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Ashley & Finch Recruitment is proud to be the exclusive partner of a highly regarded engineering business in Chippenham, seeking a dedicated Engineering Inspector to join their quality-focused team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work for a well-established company renowned for its commitment to excellence and precision in engineering.

About the Role :
As an Engineering Inspector, you will ensure that products meet rigorous quality standards, playing a pivotal role in maintaining the company’s reputation for excellence. Working in a dynamic production environment, you’ll utilize your inspection expertise to uphold quality assurance processes and deliver precision-engineered components.

Key Responsibilities for the Engineering Inspector:

• Conduct thorough inspections of products and processes to ensure compliance with established quality standards.
li>Analyse inspection data and prepare detailed reports on findings, identifying trends and areas for improvement.
• Identify non-conformities and collaborate with production teams to implement corrective actions and resolve quality issues promptly.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of inspections, tests, and quality assurance activities for traceability and reporting purposes.
• Participate in the development and implementation of quality assurance policies, procedures, and best practices to drive continuous improvement.
• Monitor production processes to ensure they adhere to guidelines, and proactively recommend improvements to optimize efficiency and product quality.
• Ensure that all inspections are carried out in accordance with industry standards (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO 13485, etc.).
• Use measuring tools and equipment (micrometers, calipers, gauges, etc.) to perform precise inspections on metal parts and components.

Required Skills & Experience:

Our ideal Inspector will have:

• Previous experience working in a metal machining or manufacturing environment, with a strong understanding of machining processes and materials.
• Knowledge of quality assurance methodologies, tools, and techniques.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret inspection data to identify non-conformities and resolve issues.
• Experience with inspection equipment (micrometers, calipers, optical comparators, etc.) and reading engineering drawings.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high-quality standards.
• Familiarity with quality management systems (QMS) and relevant industry standards (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO 14001).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across departments.
• Problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to identifying and implementing corrective actions.

Desirable:

• Certification or training in quality management (e.g., Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing).
• Experience with root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action (CAPA).
• Proficiency with quality software or data analysis tools.

What’s On Offer :

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Competitive Salary: Tailored to your experience level.

• Great Hours: Monday to Friday with a half-day finish on Fridays.

• No Shifts/Weekends: Enjoy a healthy work-life balance.

• Overtime Opportunities: Increase your earning potential.

• Stable Employer: Join a company with a strong order book and long-term prospects.

• Supportive Environment: Work in a collaborative team with modern facilities.

NB: We are also recruiting in other areas for this company - so please do reach out to us if you have experience within precision engineering, particularly manual machining, CNC milling/turning.

Our client is a successful and well-established manufacturer. They are looking for an Engineering Manager to coordinate and manage the engineering team, along with involvement with engineering projects.

NOTE  – The start date for this role is likely to be in September / October 2025, so if you have a 3 month notice period please still apply.

PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU MEET THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA:

• Minimum of 5 years experience of managing engineering activity in a manufacturing / FMCG / Production environment.
li>Experience of managing teams of over 15 people.
• Proven capability of setting and managing budgets more than £2m/year.
li>You have an ONC/HNC Engineering qualification.
• Recognised management qualification e.g. NVQ, ILM, CMI.
• NEBOSH General Certificate.
• IOSH Managing Safely.
• Computer literacy to a high level.

Job Details:

• Salary depending on experience (to be discussed if your application is shortlisted).
• Access to a Pool car + Other benefits.
• Hours of work: Monday to Friday days with possible out of hours support via telephone or personal attendance on site to manage any significant issues beyond the authority/capability of on site personnel.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety policies, procedures, and legislation and ensure that all work is undertaken to the highest Health & Safety standard.
• Implement and maintain an asset management program to cover all manufacturing equipment and services.
• Control engineering and toolroom spending and ensure adherence to budgets.
• Engineering stores and workshop management including stock control, purchasing, spares availability and housekeeping.
• Manage and control contracts in line with procedures from specification writing to installation.
• Management and control of contractors on site to ensure compliance with company safety and environmental policies.
• Assess downtime trends to identify areas of weakness and in conjunction with production function develop plans to reduce breakdowns and improve equipment reliability.
• Strengthen overall leadership and capabilities for the engineering function.
• Build and sustain a high-performance engineering and site services team and ensure strong alignment and coordination with Production function and other functional groups.
• ‘Champion’ the application of maintenance ‘excellence’ methodology.
• Dev lop and maintain a maintenance KPI dashboard in engineering and toolroom.
• Managing compliance to requirements of ISO14001.
• Develop and manage the AGILITY CMMS system.

This job would suit people with similar previous job titles such as; Senior Engineering Manager / Engineering Supervisor / Head of Engineering / Site Manager / Engineering Lead / Engineering Leader / Project Engineer / Lead Engineer / Maintenance Manager / Maintenance Supervisor / etc.

My client is a leading renewable energy company operating throughout the UK and overseas. Due to continued expansion, they have a vacancy in the Southwest for a Engineering Technician to join their team. The successful Engineering Technician will ideally be based in or close to the M4 corridor Gloucester, Bristol, Bath, Chippenham, Swindon and will provide support to the Site Technicians offering.

My client is a leading renewable energy company operating throughout the UK and overseas. Due to continued expansion, they have a vacancy in the Southwest for a Engineering Technician to join their team. The successful Engineering Technician will ideally be based in or close to the M4 corridor Gloucester, Bristol, Bath, Chippenham, Swindon and will provide support to the Site Technicians offering.

• Job Title: Lecturer in Electrical Engineering
• Salary: 28,000 - 40,000 plus package
• Location: Wiltshire, South West England
• Contract Type: Full-time | Permanent

Introduction

An opportunity has arisen for a Lecturer in Electrical Engineering to join a forward-thinking academic team. Whether you're an experienced lecturer or a practising engineer looking to move into teaching, this position offers the chance to have a real impact on future professionals in the sector.

The Organisation

This leading further and higher education provider plays a central role in regional economic development, delivering inclusive, high-quality education to over 11,000 students annually across four campuses. Offering programmes from Level 1 to Level 6, including apprenticeships and degree-level study, the college is known for its industry-focused curriculum, including the UK's first trackside motorsport engineering training centre.

Role Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching across a range of Electrical Engineering modules, including both theory and practical elements, at levels ranging from introductory to HNC.
• Develop and update course materials in line with current industry standards, ensuring content remains relevant and engaging.
• Support and mentor students throughout their studies, providing guidance, feedback, and academic coaching to promote achievement and progression.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and, where appropriate, contribute to research and curriculum innovation.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to enhance course delivery and maintain strong links with industry.

Essential Requirements

• Hold a degree or equivalent technical qualification in Electrical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• Possess (or be willing to work towards) a recognised teaching qualification.
• Have experience in the electrical engineering sector, ideally including applied knowledge of control systems, motors, or instrumentation.
• Be committed to delivering outstanding teaching and learning, with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrate the ability to inspire and engage students from diverse backgrounds.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Access to the Teachers' Pension Scheme
• On-site parking and access to wellbeing services
• Staff discounts with a variety of retailers
• Supportive environment for career development and CPD

For more information and/or to discuss further, please reach out to Tom Ashworth

Important Notice

Dovetail and Slate is a specialist education recruitment company. If this role isn't quite right, we welcome your CV and a call to explore other opportunities.

We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

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Copello have partnered with an established defence engineering business in the recruitment of an experienced Systems Engineering Manager  to lead the delivery of complex MBSE solutions on a high-profile defence programme.

You'll be at the forefront of systems modelling and architecture development, working closely with key stakeholders across government and industry.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• p>Lead and manage the delivery of architecture and modelling artefacts across the whole programme

• Embed cost, schedule, and availability goals into the whole boat model

• Collaborate with stakeholders from government and industry

• Champion team development and support the long-term growth of the systems engineering function

• Guide the implementation of model-based systems engineering (MBSE) approaches across the programme

• Manage and motivate a team of engineers, overseeing both internal staff and external suppliers

Your Skills and Experience:

Essential:

• BSc in Engineering or equivalent STEM discipline

• Proven leadership experience in technical environments

• Strong background in systems and model-based systems engineering

• Experience engaging with both customers and suppliers

For more information, please get in touch with Daryl.

We are looking to recruit an Exceptional Project Manager for our client – a highly technical engineering business that supplies turnkey solutions to a variety of prestigious manufacturing companies.

As the Project Manager you will

• Provide technical expertise (Mechanical or Electrical) as needed
li>Manage onsite installations as needed
• Communicate with customers at all times - from conception to handover
• Overall responsibility for bringing project over the line on time and on budget.

In order to be considered for the role of Engineering Project Manager you will need

• A suitable technical qualification (Degree, HNC, Apprentiship or similar)
• Proven pedigree in management (Qualification or experience)
• A background in safety critical engineering

In return for fulfilling the role of Engineering Project Manager our client can offer a generous package of up to £70,000 per annum. Perhaps more important is the opportunity to make a real difference across a huge range of engineering projects. You will work in partnership with household names and no two projects will be the same.

To apply  for the role of Engineering Project Manager please call Dan at M Tec for more information or click the button

M-Tec Engineering Solutions is a leading supplier of Permanent, Interim and Project Management Recruitment Solutions to the Automotive and General Engineering sectors.

Due to the overwhelming response to vacancies in this current climate, if you have not heard from us within the next two weeks you have been unsuccessful at this time.