Highly motivated and results-driven Product Manager required to join a dynamic team. 12 month Maternity Cover contract with potential options beyond that. Hybrid working options.

As the Product Manager, you will be responsible for driving the success of portfolio products through strategic planning and execution. You will work closely with cross-functional teams including sales, marketing, and Group Portfolio to bring innovative and high-quality products to market. This company supplies thousands of environment improvement products to professional and retail markets, in the UK, Europe and North America.

Up to £32K negotiable + great benefits and prospects.

Product Manager Key Responsibilities:

Do you enjoy working on heavy mechanical process equipment? Mechanical Maintenance Engineer required Day Shift. Monday – Friday. Excellent salary + Overtime. Heavy manufacturing engineering company specialising in sustainable paper recycling, based in Birmingham requires a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join their established team of engineers, working on a Day shift (Mon – Fri 8.00 – 4.30).

Part of a global recycling and packaging group, offering excellent career development and prospects.

Th Mechanical Maintenance Engineer Role:

• Experienced in manufacturing maintenance, ideally skilled in equipment such as pumps, gearboxes, fans, conveyors , hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Educated to ONC/HNC or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering.
• A ‘Hands-on’ individual, with a positive, ‘can-do’ approach to your work and enthusiasm to support the operations teams

The Mechanical Maintenance Engineer Candidate:

• Apprentice Trained
• Someone who can demonstrate the necessary experience gained within the process manufacturing industry.
• A strong commitment to Quality, Environmental and Health & Safety standards is essential.

Package:

• Annual Health and Safety Bonus based on Company performance.
• Group Personal Pension Plan with a generous Company contribution element.
• All employees will be supported to develop their skills to keep up with demands of changing technology, working practice and flexible working.
• Annual holiday of 39 days consisting of 25 days annual leave, 8 statutory days and 6 additional days based on attendance.

Global Recycling / Manufacturing group requires a Senior Service Analyst for their Kent office based near Maidstone.

Excellent salary, benefits include generous pension, on-site gym, Monday to Friday 8.30 – 4.30 (office based), great career prospects.

This is an exciting time to join the Global IS team within the group. Their vision is to transform the capability and become a digital strategic partner for their customers delivering a digitally enabled future for the company by undertaking an exciting Global IS transformation programme which sets the foundation for their success.

About the role:

Reporting to the Service Desk Team Lead, this role will work closely with other Global IS colleagues to service impacting incidents and fulfil requests. Knowledge of supported services and team responsibilities will be required to effectively manage escalations and re-assign incidents and requests for fastest resolution or fulfilment. Occasional travel across UK sites will be required.

Senior Service Analyst Accountabilities:

– Deliver day-to-day activities for Incident Management Request, Management Service Desk process, while following the documentation available to support these activities
– Collaborate with service analysts across all GIS functions to meet and where possible exceed agreed service level agreements (SLA’s)
– Support and when required lead quarterly site service reviews presenting SLA reports and collaborate with business stakeholders to optimise site services
– Follow up on end-customer surveys feedback to establish opportunities for future improvements
– Complete relevant training on the execution of in-scope processes and procedures
– Recommend and where applicable deliver continual improvements to operational procedures
– When assigned deliver or lead project work to define timelines and budgets
– Complete or manage tasks on handover and implementation of new service excellence ways of working from GIS transformation into day-to-day operations

Senior Service Analyst Requirements:

– Experience in a service management role or end user support role in a fast-paced industrial or manufacturing industry
– Practical knowledge of IT service management systems and processes and the associated frameworks e.g. ITIL or similar
– Experience of dealing with customers providing both telephone and remote virtual desktop support
– Service performance measurement and reporting skills
– Experience of communicating effectively and work as part of the team
– Experience of the following: PowerShell / automation scripting, Apple iOS / Mac and iPhone support, change and request management, problem management and updating technical guidance and knowledge base documentation
– Technical knowledge of a AD user and computer management
– Basic knowledge of networking, WAN and LAN technologies
– Technical Knowledge of client and server OS’s (Windows 10, Windows Server 2012, 2016, 2019) and Office applications (2013, 2016, 2019, 0365)
– Knowledge of backup and restore processes
– Experience of working at a local regional and global level and understands the benefits and opportunities within this environment
– IT operating model change experience

This is a rare opportunity to join the IT team of a very successful, and developing group delivering sustainable packaging solutions across the globe.

Mechanical Maintenance Fitter / Technician required Day Shift. Monday – Friday. Excellent salary + Overtime. Heavy manufacturing engineering company specialising in sustainable paper recycling, based in Birmingham requires a Mechanical Maintenance Technician to join their established team of engineers, working on a Day shift (Mon – Fri 8.00 – 4.30).

Part of a global recycling and packaging group, offering excellent career development and prospects.

Package:

• Annual Health and Safety Bonus based on Company performance.
• Group Personal Pension Plan with a generous Company contribution element.
• All employees will be supported to develop their skills to keep up with demands of changing technology, working practice and flexible working.
• Annual holiday of 39 days consisting of 25 days annual leave, 8 statutory days and 6 additional days based on attendance.

Th Mechanical Fitter / Technician Role:

• Experienced in manufacturing maintenance, ideally skilled in equipment such as pumps, gearboxes, fans, conveyors , hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Educated to ONC/HNC or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering.
• A ‘Hands-on’ individual, with a positive, ‘can-do’ approach to your work and enthusiasm to support the operations teams

The Mechanical Maintenance Engineer Candidate:

• Apprentice Trained
• Someone who can demonstrate the necessary experience gained within the process manufacturing industry.
• A strong commitment to Quality, Environmental and Health & Safety standards is essential.

Do you want to play your part in maintaining and developing award-winning quality wines. We are working with one of England’s leading wine producers, recruiting a Quality Control Technician, who will be instrumental in continuing to develop their quality control process from juice to final pack.

You’ll be responsible for delivering the sample plan for their wines and work closely with the winemaking team to ensure the delivery of high-quality results essential for informed decision making in relation to their wines.

This permanent role offers a great salary c£30K, and great benefits to include Performance related annual bonus, 25 days holiday (+ bank hols and your birthday off!), Wine allowance, Employee Discounts, Enhanced family leave policies, Employee assistance programme, Company social events and great career prospects.

About You:

We are seeking a proactive, organised and driven individual with an excellent understanding of quality control testing within a production environment. With strong analytical skills you will be able to test and provide precise data to the winemaking team. With a strong desire to do the right thing you will help them continue to uphold the highest standards in terms of quality and food safety.

Quality Control Technician Key Responsibilities:

– Ownership of the quality control sample plan and the testing required to meet this plan
– Report all quality control data and trends as required by the wine making and production teams
– Collaborate with the wine making team to ensure timely completion of quality control testing
– Oversee the day to day operation of the laboratory and testing regime
– Maintain quality control and food safety records to ensure traceability of product
– Drive standard of testing to ensure calibration of equipment and the development of testing techniques
– Conduct thorough investigations to identify root causes of quality control non-compliance or deviations in food safety standards
– Part of the recall team
– Responsible for COSHH and risk assessments relevant with the role

Additional experience to support your role as Quality Control Technician:

– Experience of quality control within a beverage or food production environment, ideally wine based but not essential
– Worked within a quality control/laboratory environment, worked to a testing protocol and used basic testing equipment and techniques
– Familiar with working to a Food Safety/Quality Standard
– Ability to use a variety of quality control-related software packages
– IT literate with strong Excel skills
– HACCP knowledge to minimum level 2
– Oenological knowledge
– Able to act on own initiative, be proactive and work as part of a team
– Be able to communicate results and discuss openly ways to improve ways of working
– Able to work under pressure and maintain a flexible approach

This is an excellent opportunity to join this leading wine production company, offering great working conditions, benefits and prospects.

Play a key role in a new company initiative, focused on growth for the business and employees.  MKC Training is looking for an Engagement Specialist who is passionate about making a difference across a growing training organisation.  You will support initiatives to enhance the employee experience, foster a culture of growth and creativity, and drive stakeholder engagement.  Site-based with occasional hybrid / remote working – 37 hours per week, although 0.85+ fulltime equivalent will be considered. 12 month fixed term contract.

Excellent benefits which include:

– Six weeks pro-rata paid holiday (plus bank holidays)
– Generous contributory pension
– Funding for continuous professional development and personal growth
– Mental Health and Wellbeing support
– Private healthcare
– Cycle to work scheme
– On-site gym

This is an exciting opportunity to join MKC Training – a company with an ambitious vision: to be the UK’s most innovative training design and delivery partner, trusted by customers to prepare them for tomorrow. They have a long and very successful contract based at the Royal School of Military Engineering (RSME) in Chatham.

MKC Training is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All applications will be considered. They provide support through Mental Health First Aid and Coaching and Mentoring schemes. They are ISO accredited and have a Gold Award in the Medway Healthy Workplaces Programme. They have won several Health & Safety awards and recently won a Princess Royal Award for one of their employee learning and development programmes.

MKC Training is passionate about the success they deliver for their learners, partners, and local communities, empowering people to be ambitious, solution-focused, proactive, and creative thinkers.

The Role:

As an Engagement Specialist, your work will involve:

– Designing, Implementing, and Evaluating Engagement Activities: You’ll lead the charge in crafting and executing creative engagement strategies that resonate with employees and reflect our Values of ‘Investment in People’, ‘Innovation’ and ‘Collaboration’.
– Cross-Team Collaboration: Working closely with our Quality Improvement team, Internal Communications Lead, People Team, and Commercial teams, you’ll break down silos to foster a culture of collaboration and excellence.
– Voice and Recognition: Through coordination and analysis of employee feedback, you’ll amplify the voice of individuals, driving continuous improvement and celebrating successes.

Additional experience to support your role:

– Exhibits a robust understanding of employee engagement principles and best practices, coupled with excellent communication.
– Brings creative thinking to the table, with a track record of delivering impactful engagement campaigns.
– Is highly organised, a confident communicator, and adept at building relationships across all levels of an organisation.
– Experience of creative authoring, data analysis, employee voice programmes, project management, and the design and delivery of training activities.
– Potentially a Degree or professional qualification in relevant area such as organisational psychology, customer service, communication, business administration, and/or a training or learning & development qualification

Full Job Description is available on request. Closing date Friday 10^th May 2024, although this is subject to change allowing for market conditions. Candidates need to provide a cover letter and CV.

Armed Forces Covenant – We offer guaranteed interviews to military veterans if they meet the selection criteria.

All posts are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service application. MKC Training follows the DBS Code of Practice.

Warehouse Operative – Fork Lift Driver required in the Aylesford / Snodland / Maidstone Kent area working for a large manufacturing company.
12 hour shift rota days and nights. Salary – Excellent Salary + Overtime and Benefits – please call for more details.

Overtime is paid at x1.4 weekdays and x2 on bank holidays and weekends.

Working as part of a 3 person team within a larger crew, the role principally requires the removal and locating of large finished products into the warehouse, preparing them for dispatch and loading the vehicles read for dispatch to the end customer.

Applicants will be loading and unloading trailers using specialist equipment in correct sequences as well as storing, locating, repacking and recording of product within warehouses, using a business IT system.

Candidate requirements:

5 GCSE’s or equivalent level including English & Maths – candidates must be able to provide GCSE or equivalent results

Previous warehouse and stores experience

Forklift Licence – Counterbalance / Reach

Experience of material handling and working with safe systems of work

Good IT Skills, Good communication skills

This is a great opportunity to join part of a global recycling manufacturing company, offering excellent career prospects.

Warehouse / Manufacturing Operative Trainee required in north Birmingham, West Midlands. Excellent career opportunity.
Global paper recycling and packaging manufacturer, with around 47,000 employees and over 370 production sites across 34 countries. The Company has a long standing focus on high and very consistent product quality and excellent service.
Applicants must have evidence of GCSE’s A-C (or equivalent) in Maths and English + Fork Lift experience essential.
Due to expansion, we are looking to recruit a Paper Mill Production Trainee at their Birmingham site, who will be committed to learning their operational processes with a view to becoming a fully trained Mill Production Operative. This is an excellent career path opportunity.

Requirements:
Candidates must be keen to undergo comprehensive training.
Experience gained in a continuous process / yard or warehouse.
Production experience gained from manufacturing / production / machining desirable.
Forklift driving experience.
Used to working in an Industrial working environment.
Qualifications:
GCSE’s (or equivalent) Grades A-C including English and Maths which must be presented at interview.
Personal Attributes:
Self motivated
Good communication skills
Ability to work well within a team
Flexibility
Hours of Work:
During training, hours of work will be 8.00am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday with 30 minutes for lunch.

After training period you will need to be prepared to work 12 hour shifts (days and nights) with an increase in salary to reflect this.

Overtime is payable at time and a half.
Full training and a Group personal contributory pension plan available.
Only candidates with the best match of skills and experience will be invited to interview.

Are you ready to lead the E&I Engineering Department at a cutting-edge recycling / sustainable manufacturing plant in Kent? Join this international group for a career brimming with growth opportunities!

As the Electrical and Instrumentation Supervisor, reporting to the Site Electrical Engineer, you’ll manage a dynamic team.

As part of your responsibilities, you’ll be overseeing electrical, instrumentation, and control systems maintenance for the machine, Stock Prep plant, winder, and associated transport systems. Your expertise will also extend to supporting ancillary equipment crucial for the plant’s optimal performance.

In this pivotal role, you’ll be the first line of defense in responding to breakdowns that pose immediate safety or environmental risks. Your ability to coordinate resources efficiently with the Planner, Electrical Engineer, and mechanical team will be crucial in addressing these challenges promptly

Embrace a fulfilling work-life balance with a Monday to Friday schedule from 8am to 4.30pm, with the occasional on-call duty every sixth week. Enjoy the perks of an on-site gym, comprehensive private medical insurance and substantial pension contributions. Join them in propelling sustainability and engineering ingenuity forward, all while securing an excellent salary package with unbeatable benefits. Ready to make a remarkable impact?

Candidate Requirements

– Substantial Electrical and Instrumentation Supervisory experience gained from a heavy process environment.

– Relevant qualifications

– Happy with office based aspects of managing an engineering function

For a full E&I Supervisor job description and chat about the role, apply or contact Tim Hill at Technical Placements.

Are you ready to champion, support and lead implementation of Operational Excellence, Continuous Improvement and Problem solving initiatives at a cutting-edge recycling/sustainable manufacturing plant in Kent? Join this international group for a career with growth opportunities! As the Continuous Improvement Engineer / Plant Operational Excellence Leader you will be an essential element of the Plant’s Continuous Improvement programme.

Embrace a fulfilling work-life balance working Monday to Friday from 8am to 4.30pm, and enjoy the perks of an on-site gym, comprehensive private medical insurance and substantial pension contributions. Join them in moving sustainability and engineering ingenuity forward.

Knowledge and experience to support your application:

Continuous Improvement / Operational Excellence Leader responsibilities:

For a full job description and chat about the role, please contact Tim Hill at Technical Placements.