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Welder
An opportunity has opened up for a skilled Welder to join a specialist team who have been operating for 76 years just outside of New Milton. The ideal candidate will be extremely confident with Tig tubular welding but as long as you are keen to learn training will be provided. The company specialises in a range of industries and are looking for someone who is happy to get involved in all aspects of the company in order to get projects finished so there will be a large amount of fabrication included and not just bench work. 

Skills needed for Welder

• Ability to follow technical engineering specifications 
• Confident with Tig welding 
• Able to fabricate a range of different parts 

Desirable Skills for Welder 

• Experience with tubular welding 
• Ability to weld using a range of processes such as Mig, Tig and Stick 

Additional information for Welder 
Schedule – Monday to Friday 
Salary – DOE 

If you are interested in this welder opportunity please 07485 390941 or email james.ferrier@holtengineering.co.uk

Are you looking for a career in Engineering but haven’t been able to find that opportunity yet? Or are you keen to explore a new sector within the industry?
My client is looking for a keen, hungry-to-learn Trainee Machine Operator to join their busy machine shop permanently to help deal with the increase.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone wanting to join an engineering business and learn a brilliant skillset.

Requirements needed for this Trainee Machine Operator Role:

• Previous factory/workshop experience or studied engineering/mechanics at school/college
• Demonstrating a willingness to learn and develop new skills is paramount to this role
• Have an active mind and enjoy problem-solving as part of daily challenges
• Possess excellent attention to detail
• Previous machine experience is a bonus but not essential, as on-the-job training will be provided

This Trainee Machine Operator role will include:

• Working from technical drawings
• Operating various machinery
• Full on-the-job training

Interested in this role as Trainee Machine Operator?

Please contact Chelsea at Holt Engineering for more information by applying with your CV

Quality Inspector
Quality Inspector Salary: £14.50 – 17 ph

Quality Inspector Role & Responsibilities

• Covering all types of inspection from good in, first offs and final inspection
• A background in CMM inspection is a bonus but not essential as this can be trained
• Generating FAIRs and other paperwork as you go
• Ensure imported materials are up to standard, the correct number of parts have been ordered and assist the stores department
• Comfortable using a range of hand tools

 
The Company

Specialising in precision engineering for several decades, its spacious machine shop is packed with well-accomplished machinists, assemblers, inspectors and more producing work to high tolerances and quality. This company supplies a range of industries and produces various components to the highest standard, resulting in a lot of repeat business and a strong order book so you’ll never be short of work. With a proven track record of progressing it’s staff, this is a great chance to take your Inspection game to the next level.

What Next?
Apply Now or call/message Hayden at Holt Engineering on 07955 081 482 for more information on the Quality Inspector role.

Sheet Metal Worker
Sheet Metal Worker Salary: £17.50-20 ph

The Company

A leading manufacturer of precision components and finished parts for the aerospace industry. They specialise in the fabrication of sheet metal, machining, and welding and looking for an expert Sheet Metal Worker to join their team. Committed to providing their customers with the highest quality products and services, and are always looking for ways to improve. Already packed with a team of highly skilled and experienced engineers who are proud of their reputation for delivering excellence and are looking to welcome a similar Sheet Metal Worker to the team.

Sheet Metal Worker Role

• Sheet metal workers must also be able to measure, cut, bend, and shape sheet metal to technical drawings
• Fabrication knowledge of aluminium & stainless steel
• Stretching, shrinking, and adjusting sheet metal components
• Able to use a range of tools to shape sheet metal over blocks/forms
• Assembly fitting of welded sheet metal components
• Happy to work both independently and as part of the team as some jobs are more complicated and need 2 sets of hands

Other Bits

• Day shift
• Flexible working hours
• 37-hour working week
• Overtime available at 1.5x

What Next?

For the very few Sheet Metal Workers that are still out there, especially the ones who are seeking a fresh challenge with a growing business with no shortage of work – Apply for the Sheet Metal Worker role now or call/message Hayden at Holt Engineering on 07955 081 482.

CNC Machinist – Job Role:

• To set and operate CNC machines and processes in a safe and efficient manner, especially but not limited to Fanuc, Siemens & Mazak machines
• Appreciation of machining process and best practice
• To produce parts in accordance with route cards and technical drawings, 
• Ensure all parts are produced to schedule requirements and quality standards.
• Work in adherence to the departmental procedures to achieve best in class service and maintain company quality procedures;

CNC Machinist – Requirements:

• To set, and operate, production machines, equipment and auxiliary equipment (where trained) ensuring setting and run targets are achieved, this will include the ability to modify programmes accordingly specifically prove out new (sample) programmes;
• To carry out off-set changes, tooling and cutting tip changes as required;
• Experience on Siemens controls.
• To confidently strip and reset Tools and fixtures 
• To ensure quality requirements and checks including satisfactory 1st-off, using appropriate measuring equipment are carried out as required;
• To ensure all required paperwork/labels are correctly completed and filed as necessary;
• To ensure manufacturing shop floor data collection system is updated accurately when required;

CNC Machinist – Salary & Benefits:

• Up to £17ph
• Holiday
• Pension
• Shift Allowence

Production Technician
 

We have a live vacancy with one of the areas top electronics manufacturing businesses for a Production Technician to maintain, build and modify production equipment.
 
The successful Production Engineer will work for a top supplier and manufacturer of products and solutions to the renewable energy sectors, with innovation and technology at the heart of their business. As the Production Technician you will get the chance to work on various types of electronics manufacturing equipment, assisting in the build, maintenance, modification, and improvement of these for the company.
 
Responsibilities for the Production Technician:
 

• Provide support to the operations and engineering teams on maintenance of electrical production equipment.
• Build, modify and commission production equipment.
• Manage data such as routings, test reports, BoM’s, etc.
• Where necessary generate technical documentation such as assembly instructions, testing reports and process improvements.
• Create and implement process and equipment improvements.
• Fault finding and diagnosing component failures.

 
Experience for the Production Technician:
 

• Ideally hold an official electrical / electronic qualification.
• Experienced with cables, harnesses, looms, wiring, etc.
• Confident with soldering and potentially reworking through-hole components.
• Strong ability within fault finding to component, PCB and system level.
• Experience using various test equipment such as multi-meters and oscilloscopes.
• Meticulous nature and detail orientated.

 
Benefits for the Production Technician:
 

• 33 days holiday including bank holidays
• Option to purchase up to 3 additional days holiday
• Premium private healthcare cover (increasing with family members based on tenure)
• Sick Pay (increasing based on tenure)
• Enhanced Workplace pension
• Life Assurance – 4x annual salary
• Christmas week shutdown
• Paid volunteering
• Free weekly fruit baskets and breakfast/lunch options
• Car-sharing Scheme
• Onsite kitchen facilities
• Free onsite parking
• Perkbox voucher scheme (discounts on retail stores)
• Employee Assistance Program (Bupa)
• Quarterly corporate presentation and awards ceremony with lunch
• Quarterly company event

 
This is a full time permanent position for the successful Production Technician. For more information simply apply now or call Nathan on 07921479890.

Mechanical Design Engineer

Mechanical Design Engineer

The Company:

My client, a full system life-cycle manufacturer of secure communication systems, antennas, image technology and embedded computing are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their growing team in Redditch. Their products can be found transmitting high bandwidth data across hostile terrain, enabling secure ticket sales on trains, processing colossal amounts of data or gathering scientific insight in the cold and crushing depths of the ocean floor! 

Purpose of a Mechanical Design Engineer:

You will be Reporting directly to the Head of Systems Engineering and have a background in Defence, Industrial or Aerospace

Working as a key member of the Systems Engineering Team you will be responsible for the mechanical design of solutions from the ground up, producing high quality CAD models / technical drawings and working with other departments as necessary throughout the design and development phase from concept to implementation.

This is an important position in a new team; as well as working on projects from a mechanical design perspective, there is also the potential to have direct input to the tailoring of internal processes and systems that will be developed as the Systems Engineering team grows.

Mechanical Design Engineer Key Responsibilities:

• Utilising your mechanical / electromechanical engineering experience, you will use your 3D CAD design experience to contribute to the innovation and quality of new products within the Systems Engineering Team
• Designing products for harsh environments – i.e. shock, vibration, thermal extremes – working knowledge of Military Specifications and Standards ideal
• Evaluate and interpret project technical requirements from a mechanical design perspective to develop concept designs.
• Competent at authoring complex CAD models, drawings and assemblies using SolidWorks CAD tool. Ideally competent at analysis and understands Finite Element Analysis and Computational Fluid Dynamics
• Competent at creating drawings, all dimensioning, applying linear and geometric tolerances.
• Knowledge and understanding of Mechanical Engineering fundamentals, processes, and standards.
• Thorough understanding of Design for Manufacturability and Design for Assembly
• Understands the mechanical aspects of working with designs containing connector systems, harnesses, PCBs, and mechanical design for EMC.
• Understanding of electrical wiring and schematics
• Understanding of designing for longevity and useability / through-life support, for example consideration of Human Factors and Integrated Logistics Support requirements
• Understand the need for configuration control, change management and security marking aspects of all types of documentation and drawings.
• Experienced in managing own work and able to prioritise tasks to meet milestones.
• Knowledge of Project, Systems Engineering and Business lifecycles, with an understanding of Engineering activities at each stage of the lifecycle
• Knowledge and understanding of Mechanical Engineering fundamentals, processes, and standards.

Mechanical Design Engineer Requirements:

• Good attention to detail, conscientious, and takes pride in work output.
• Able to work as part of a team as well as on own initiative.
• Having a flexible and adaptable approach
• Curious – inquisitive and open minded, seeks out evolving and innovative ways to add value.
• Collaborative – Able to work effectively and inclusively with a range of people.
• Driven to deliver – Determined and resourceful to deliver the best results for the business.
• Seeks learning and development opportunities – Takes the opportunity to acquire, the knowledge, skills and behaviours to be fully competent in job role.
• Fully conversant with Microsoft Office Suite
• Due to the nature of the work carried out, all applicants must be eligible for SC Clearance

Mechanical Design Engineer Benefits:

• 26 days holiday plus Bank Holidays increasing upon length of service.
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Pension – 5% employee, 4% employer (salary sacrifice)
• Development opportunities relevant to your role
• Enrolled in Employee Share Scheme following 12 months service.
• Access to Westfield Healthcare scheme
• Cycle to work scheme.
• EV scheme.

What Next?

If you’re a well-accomplished Mechanical Design Engineer, simply apply now or call/message Ollie for more information on 07483 100630. oliver@holtengineering.co.uk

The Company:

My client, a full system life-cycle manufacturer of secure communication systems, antennas, image technology and embedded computing are looking for Health and Safety Advisor to join their growing team in Redditch. Their products can be found transmitting high bandwidth data across hostile terrain, enabling secure ticket sales on trains, processing colossal amounts of data or gathering scientific insight in the cold and crushing depths of the ocean floor! 

Purpose of a Health and Safety Advisor

Reporting to the Health and Safety Officer, this role will contribute to our ongoing commitment of creating a safe and secure work environment.

You will work closely with employees at all levels and regulatory bodies to ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations and will have a hands-on approach and demonstrable experience of working within a manufacturing environment.

Ideally you will have been working at Coordinator level or similar and be looking to advance to an Advisor role. However, don’t be fooled by the Advisor title – this is very much a “doing” role, but will involve a level of advising too!

You will have a good understanding of managing contractors on site, undertaking risk assessments, COSHH assessments, incidents investigation, and ideally have worked with facilities, organising PAT testing and fire prevention maintenance. It is important that you have created and delivered successful training programmes for the general workforce.

Health and Safety Advisor Key Responsibilities

• Conduct regular risk assessments to identify potential hazards in the workplace.
• Analyse and evaluate the effectiveness of existing safety measures.
• Develop, update, and implement health and safety policies and procedures.
• Ensure that all employees are aware of and adhere to safety policies.
• Provide training to employees on safety protocols, emergency procedures, and use of safety equipment.
• Organise and conduct safety awareness programmes and campaigns.
• Investigate accidents, near misses, or incidents to determine root causes.
• Develop and implement corrective actions to prevent future incidents.
• Stay current with health and safety regulations and ensure the organisation’s compliance.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies and agencies as necessary.
• Conduct regular safety inspections of the workplace.
• Collaborate with department heads to address identified safety concerns.
• Maintain accurate records of safety inspections, incidents, and training sessions.
• Prepare reports on safety performance for management.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in safety processes.
• Implement and monitor safety initiatives to enhance the overall safety culture.

Health and Safety Advisor Requirements:

• Demonstrable knowledge and experience of working with health and safety regulations, standards, and best practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to conduct thorough risk assessments.
• Auditing experience to ISO 45001: 2018
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all organisational levels.
• Excellent administration and organisational skills.
• Good working knowledge of MS Office suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel and Power Point.
• Ability to work independently but also collaboratively with other teams.
• Ability to create and deliver training packages.

The following would be advantageous but are not essential:

• IOSH Managing Safely
• Train the trainer or other teaching courses

Health and Safety Advisor Benefits:

• 26 days holiday plus Bank Holidays increasing upon length of service.
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Pension – 5% employee, 4% employer (salary sacrifice)
• Development opportunities relevant to your role
• Enrolled in Employee Share Scheme following 12 months service.
• Access to Westfield Healthcare scheme
• Cycle to work scheme.
• EV scheme.

What Next?

If you’re a well-accomplished Health and Safety Advisor, simply apply now or call/message Ollie for more information on 07483 100630. oliver@holtengineering.co.uk

We are currently recruiting for an Electrical Fitter for our Client in Bournemouth.

The role is to manufacture harnesses, control module LEDs assemblies and install completed items into units, conforming to all required specifications.

Units are sometimes built in such a way as to be challenging to install  electrical items with in confined areas, working from step ladders, platforms will be  required.

Key Responsibilities of an Electrical Fitter:

• Read and interpret electrical drawings, wiring diagrams, schematics.
• Eye for detail required, good communication skills.
• Experienced Harness manufacturing, select correct gauge cable, use of Raychem ident system ,, cut to specified lengths metric and imperial measurements minimum of 2 years’ experience required.
• Stripping cables, use of crimp tools hydraulic and hand, assembly of connectors. Solder sleeves/splices, use of heat guns, infra-red heat guns.
• Right first time culture
• Ability to solder to a high standard
• Ability to act as a standalone operator on any given project
• Installation of completed electrical items into units, use of hand tool to install all fixed provisions in preparation for harnesses, make of remaining connectors in situ complying with all specification with in the drawings
• Working with in confined area is required
• Ability to control paperwork/documents as required with in company procedures
• Provide own tools, ,specialised tooling will be provided by the company

Pay rate for this is £16.60 per hour on a PAYE basis

If you are interested in applying for the role please contact Ian at Holt Engineering on 07734406996

Production Assistant

Salary: £26,000 per annum

Location: Basingstoke

We are currently recruiting on behalf of a well-established precision engineering company in the Basingstoke area, who are looking for a Production Assistant to join their growing team and increased production capabilities.

Production Assistant responsibilities:

• Parts finishing: aqua vapour blasting, shot peening (light peening), vibro deburr/flow deburring, lapping and polishing.
• Pin bore and datum honing on pistons and liners.
• Xylan printing and spraying.
• Assembling components to specific instruction.
• Support machine cleaning activities including coolant maintenance.

Production Assistant requirements:

• 1 to 2 years’ experience working in a machine shop environment.
• Good attention to detail.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willing to learn.
• Able to read and interpret engineering drawings (desirable).
• Experience in the Automotive and Aerospace industry (desirable).

If you are interested in the Production Assistant role, please contact Harry Parsons on 07739277675 or via email at harry.parsons@holtengineering.co.uk.