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We have a permanent vacancy for a mechanical assembler to work for a business based in Poole.  You will be working in a great business that has a very low turnover of staff and a very friendly atmosphere.
 
If you have previous electro/mechanical assembly experience and if you have worked with glues, resins or electrical potting materials this role could be perfect for you.
 
The electro/mechanical assembler will:
 

• Assemble probes used in the maritime sector by following engineering drawings
• Test the probes to ensure they are set up accurately (training provided)
• Fit probes into waterproof housings and fill with resin (potting) to provide watertight protection

 
As the Electro/mechanical assembler you will need:
 

• Some mechanical assembly experience
• Be able to work with written instructions
• Have experience of working with engineering drawings
• Have some electrical assembly experience

 
In return:
 

• You will work full time 37.5 hours per week with flexitime available (core hours 09:00 – 15:00 Mon to Thur) early finish on Fridays
• The rate of pay is depending on experience but is up to £14.50 per hour
• Overtime paid at enhanced rate
• 25 days holiday
• 5% pension contributions from employer
• Death in service benefit
• Sick pay after 6 months service
• Spot Awards

 
The company has recently gone through a period of investment and business transformation, they have a very large order book and are looking for people who would like a long term career opportunity. If you would like to work for a business supplying its product to over 60 countries around the world please contact Ian Broadhurst at Holt Engineering Recruitment on 07734 406996.

Are you an experienced Yard Operative looking for a new role?

Do you have Yard and Forklift experience and looking for a position that can offer the chance to earn a good wage and work within a business that invests in its staff?

This Yard Operative role offers the following benefits:

• £11ph + Overtime
• Paid Breaks
• Free uniform issued
• Free onsite parking as well as a bike rack and cycle-to-work scheme
• Cost price food and drink and kitchen facilities
• Generous pension scheme
• 25 days holiday PLUS bank holidays = 32 days holiday
• In-depth, free H&S training

To be considered for this Yard Operative  role you will need the following:

• Counterbalance Forklift License – Current or a lapsed one can be accepted but only if you have been operating a forklift recently 
• Previous experience within a Yard/Warehouse environment
• Be able to carry out manual handling duties
• Have good communication skills and understanding of English, written, and spoken

The Production Operative role will involve:

• Working on various stages of production as and when needed
• Handling raw materials
• Loading & unloading machines
• Ensuring the production line and machines always run correctly

This company is based in Poole, the shifts are days Monday to Friday and the role is temporary to permanent.

If you are an experienced Yard Operative and this position sounds like your next new challenge, please apply with your CV and Yasmin will call you.

Holt Engineering is looking for an experienced Packer to start immediately in Poole who is willing to help in all aspects of the company when required.

Temporary to permanent role to start Wednesday 5th,  this client is looking to offer people permanent contracts.

The responsibilities of a Packer:

• Quality Control
• Dispatch
• Goods outward inspection
• Work with minimal supervision
• Shrink Wrapping products
• Manual handling and heavy lifting

Benefits for this  Packer role:

• No Weekend work
• 10.30am start every day
• Busy warehouse with overtime available 

To be considered for this Packer role:

• Willing to work in different areas when required
• Experience working in a warehouse
• Excellent English is written and spoken
• A good attitude and attention to detail

If you are looking to start a role as a packer as soon as possible please apply with your most up-to-date CV and Chelsea will call you!

Are you looking for Temporary Work? Adhoc days to fit in around other work or commitments? WE HAVE WORK FOR YOU!

We have temporary shifts available between Monday & Friday for clients based around Blandford, Poole and Bournemouth.
These are day-by-day bookings, so you can let us know what you can or cannot work and we will offer you shifts based on this! 

All shifts will be day time paying between £10.42-£11ph depending on the client. 

The duties required of a Temporary Worker can include:

• Loading and unloading deliveries 
• Putting stock away in the warehouse 
• Working in the yard, tidying and organising 
• Moving materials around the site 

Essentials to be considered for this Temporary Worker role:

• Previous manufacturing, industrial or distribution experience would be ideal 
• Able to work quickly and efficiently 
• Happy to carry out manual handling duties lifting up to 25kg 
• Must be flexible and reliable 

This can become regular Temporary Work with the same clients for candidates with a strong work ethic and good attitude! 

Please apply with your CV and Aisha will call you. 

 

 

Job Title: Mechanical Assembler   

Department: Mechanical Assembly

Location: Poole

 

The purpose of a Mechanical Assembler is to assemble components and sub-assemblies using hand and power tools, to create mechanical parts and products. This role involves reading and interpreting engineering drawings and diagrams, as well as using measuring and testing instruments to ensure parts are assembled correctly. The Mechanical Assembler must also ensure that safety protocols are always followed and that products are assembled to the highest quality standards.

• Fit parts and subassemblies together
• Read and interpret drawings, diagrams, and other technical documents
• Perform maintenance and repairs on mechanical equipment

Responsibilities

 

• Read and interpret engineering drawings and assembly instructions.

• Assemble mechanical components and sub-assemblies to produce complete products.

• Use of hand tools and light machinery to assemble components.

• Fit components and check for accuracy and quality.

• Work to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Ensure that all Health and Safety regulations are adhered to.

• Previous experience in mechanical assembly.

• Good attention to detail.

• Ability to work to tight deadlines.

• Good manual dexterity and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

• Ability to work unsupervised and as part of a team.

Knowledge & Experience:

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and diagrams
• Ability to accurately assemble components
• Ability to use hand and power tools
• Ability to follow instructions and quality control protocols
• Ability to work with minimum supervision

 

If you would like to apply please click on the link or call Ian at Holt Engineering on 07734406996

 

 

 

 

 

 

Our client a prestigious Electrical Manufacturing cleint in Poole are now recruiting for a wire person for their production team.
The role will include

• To undertake assembly and wiring of normal batch production equipment & related processes, from written documentation.
• To complete any required documentation correctly.
• To build assemblies from verbal or written instructions, sketches working drawing or samples when required.
• To assist with training & retraining of new or existing employees.
• Undertake other tasks as identified by the business, which are generally in line with the interests and overall development of the Company as a whole.
• To comply always with the company rules, as they apply at any time, with respect to the health & safety at work regulations.

General Responsibilities:

• Housekeeping.
• Assist in business improvement activities.
• At all times comply with the Health and Safety at work regulations.
• To work in accordance with the Company’s/Department control procedure always.
• To undertake a flexible approach to working hours as and required to ensure output and customer requirements are met.

Personal attributes:

• Self-motivated, reliable, and conscientious approach to work.
• Willing to undertake various tasks.
• Work in a team environment.
• Communicate effectively with Team Leaders and test engineers.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Take ownership of your own tasks and complete them to the required timescales and quality.
• You remain calm under pressure and can be measured with the ability to pay attention to detail.
• Common sense approach to work.

 
Knowledge & Experience:

• Previous experience in wiring to M.O.D. standard or to IPC-A-620, or J-STD-001
• Must be able to read wiring diagrams and schedules.
• General skills in mechanical assembly.

Education & Qualifications:

• Desirable qualifications-
• IPC/WHMA-A-620
• J-STD-001
• IPC-610

To apply for this role you can either click apply or contact Ian at Holt Engineering on 07734406996.

Our client a global engineering group are currentrly recruiting for an Assembly operative in Poole 

Duties will include but not be limited to:

• Assembling products in line with GA drawings and/or story boards.
• Coil winding for all product types.
• Potting for all product types.
• Finishing of products ready for inspection and/or packing including labelling, cleaning etc.
• Cleaning of components and assemblies.
• Assembling products in accordance with pre-defined procedures and quality control standards.
• Testing in accordance with procedures and quality control standards.
• Paint Spraying all product types in accordance with procedures and customer specifications.
• Adherence to Standard Operating Procedures.
• Assisting in training and knowledge/skills transfer to employees new to role.
• Undertaking soldering when required.
• Recording accurate data using spread sheets and official documents when required.
• Ensuring workplace area is clean and tidy at commencement and end of shift.
• Performing other such duties commensurate with the nature and level of the post as may be reasonably required.

Benefits:

• 25 days holiday per annum (we ask all employees to use a few days of this for Christmas closedown when we shut the factory between Christmas and new year)
• Up to 6% matched pension contributions
• 5 x Death in Service
• Sharesave Scheme
• Health Cash Plan
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• The opportunity to buy and sell holiday
• Travel insurance
• Dental insurance
• Tastecard
• Health discounts
• Onsite monthly visits from a Physiotherapist and massage therapist
• Work wear

If you’re local to Poole and want to work within a fun, friendly & supportive environment, apply for the Assembly Operative  role now or call Ian  on 07734 406996 for more information.

Holt Engineering is looking for an experienced Packer to start immediately in Poole who is willing to help in all aspects of the company when required.

Temporary to permanent role to start Wednesday 5th,  this client is looking to offer people permanent contracts.

The responsibilities of a Packer:

• Quality Control
• Dispatch
• Goods outward inspection
• Work with minimal supervision
• Shrink Wrapping products
• Manual handling and heavy lifting

Benefits for this  Packer role:

• No Weekend work
• 10.30am start every day
• Busy warehouse with overtime available 

To be considered for this Packer role:

• Willing to work in different areas when required
• Experience working in a warehouse
• Excellent English is written and spoken
• A good attitude and attention to detail

If you are looking to start a role as a packer as soon as possible please apply with your most up-to-date CV and Chelsea will call you!

Are you looking for Temporary Work? Adhoc days to fit in around other work or commitments? WE HAVE WORK FOR YOU!

We have temporary shifts available between Monday & Friday for clients based around Blandford, Poole and Bournemouth.
These are day-by-day bookings, so you can let us know what you can or cannot work and we will offer you shifts based on this! 

All shifts will be day time paying between £10.42-£11ph depending on the client. 

The duties required of a Temporary Worker can include:

• Loading and unloading deliveries 
• Putting stock away in the warehouse 
• Working in the yard, tidying and organising 
• Moving materials around the site 

Essentials to be considered for this Temporary Worker role:

• Previous manufacturing, industrial or distribution experience would be ideal 
• Able to work quickly and efficiently 
• Happy to carry out manual handling duties lifting up to 25kg 
• Must be flexible and reliable 

This can become regular Temporary Work with the same clients for candidates with a strong work ethic and good attitude! 

Please apply with your CV and Aisha will call you. 

Head of Engineering

We are currently partnering with one of the UK’s largest manufacturers in their field. The company have been established for nearly 8 decades and their continued success designing and manufacturing to an immensely high standard has led to their continued growth and prosperity.

Our client, a forward-thinking business sell a diverse range of products, delivering customised leading technology and services.

A reputable and respected business who pride themselves on customer focus and creating excellent customer value. They strive for precision-standing for quality, speed, and flexibility, always driving leading technology forwards.

They are naturally curious, continually questioning things, demonstrating a solid passion to develop and learn – collaborating as one team, one business.

 

This leading Manufacturing are now looking for a Head of Engineering.

 

As Head of Engineering, you will be responsible for managing and leading the R & D department- including Design Engineering, Production Engineering, Sample Pack team, Testing and Change Management to ensure that the technical and development objectives of all related team outputs are achieved.

 

Key responsibilities as Head of Engineering:

• You will be responsible for a team of 25 overall including 3 Senior Managers, who retrospectively manage their own teams. Finite, strong leadership and organisation skills are critical for this position.
• You will manage key objectives and work assignments within the Engineering & Projects functions, setting targets and KPI’s against these objectives and providing the guidance, direction, and prioritisation to achieve them
• Managing the workload, quality, and timeliness of the outputs from the project management team across projects and provide guidance and direction on workload prioritisation according to the business strategy
• Ensuring excellent capabilities and outputs in product design and development by building upon the team and structure to align new product development with Company strategy
• Being the primary technical knowledge interface for working with our customers and suppliers on product opportunities, performance improvements and technical issues resolution
• Acting as the technical lead for the Company’s knowledge of engineering & design standards and requirements
• Being a champion and facilitator for implementing and applying Lean-CI and VA/VE tools and techniques in engineering to support operational productivity improvements
• Managing Engineering & Projects operating budgets including proposals for departmental development and engineering equipment
• Reviewing and improve departmental engineering processes, procedures, and production documentation, to ensure right-first-time design for product performance and manufacture ability
• Developing the team to become a high performing unit, improving service levels and, importantly, working with the leadership team to deliver value to our customers

Experience as Head of Engineering:

• An Engineering degree level qualification in mechanical or electrical design as a minimum
• Proven experience in both engineering & management roles, with additional experience in production/industrialization management being an advantage
• Strong leadership skills with the proven ability to motivate, manage and develop teams
• Project management experience and training, with a knowledge of structured PM methodologies
• Analytical and able to solve complex problems of varying natures
• Strong interpersonal & communication skills, able to express complicated topics to a broader audience and                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              comfortable liaising across business functions at different levels
• Comfortable working with customers and a track record of successfully representing a company technically with third parties
• Demonstrable knowledge of relevant machining, fabrication, and assembly capital equipment technologies and capabilities
• Self-driven, results oriented and passionate about driving improvements and delivering in a time driven environment
• Experience in Drives and Controls is an advantage
• Experience in using LEAN-CI tools, and techniques including Design for Six Sigma, Kaizen, VSM, SMED, in a manufacturing engineering context would be an advantage

 

Benefits for Head of Engineering:

• £75 – £95k DOE
• 4 x Death in service 
• Enhanced Pension Scheme
• Free Parking
• Excellent subsidised onsite canteen facilities
• State of the art modern facilities
• Other benefits to be discussed at interview

This is a full-time permanent position for the successful Head of Engineering. For more information simply apply now or call Alison on 07483 025038 or e-mail alison.francis@holtengineering.com