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MTrec are currently recruiting for a renowned and respected manufacturing company based in the Newcastle area. MTrec are currently looking for proactive individuals who are looking for an ongoing position.

The Role:

• Attending morning briefings with team leader / supervisors for daily production targets
• Carrying out visual quality checks of products, reporting defects to team leaders / supervisor
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Multi-Skilled Engineer - Electrical Bias  

Ashby de la Zouch (Home of Hula Hoops, Space Raiders, Nik Naks and more)

Shift Pattern: Panama shift pattern (12 hour shifts - days & nights)

Join our snack-loving team! We're looking for a Multi-Skilled Engineer to join our team at KP Snacks. Fancy being part of a group where your ideas matter and your growth is celebrated? Keep reading – this might just be your next adventure! 

In this hands-on role, you’ll support the smooth running of the site by delivering both reactive and planned maintenance across a range of production and ancillary equipment. You’ll work closely with production teams to minimise downtime, carry out root cause analysis, and implement improvements to support overall efficiency. You’ll also take ownership of maintenance records, create PPM schedules, and ensure all data is accurately captured and reported in a timely manner. As a key point of contact for contractors, you’ll oversee safe systems of work and ensure all documentation is in place. With a strong focus on health, safety, and food quality standards, you’ll play an active role in identifying risks, improving processes, and supporting operator training to build equipment knowledge across the team.

What’s in it for you?   

We believe in giving back and making sure you're happy and thriving. Here's a taste of what we offer: 

• Annual salary of up to £52000 depending on experience.

• Annual bonus scheme, with an excellent track record of over achievement.

• Comprehensive Healthcare Support – Access to a Medicash Health Cash Plan or Private Healthcare, including a Digital GP service, Best Doctors (Second Medical Opinion Service), and specialist Cancer Care for peace of mind when you need it most.

• KP Pension Plan - contribution matching up to 7% of your salary

• 25 days holiday + holiday buy scheme 

• KP4ME - online benefits, discounts, prizes, competitions and information platform with access to mental, physical and financial wellbeing information and tools 

What will you be doing?  

• Deliver hands-on maintenance and repairs across a variety of production and site equipment to keep operations running smoothly.

• Tackle the challenge of reducing downtime through effective fault-finding, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Collaborate closely with production teams and contractors to ensure safe, efficient, and aligned ways of working.

• Drive real impact by maintaining high standards in health, safety, and food quality, helping safeguard both people and product.

• Build your technical expertise by developing PPM schedules, maintaining accurate records, and supporting knowledge-sharing across teams.

Who are we?   

Glad you asked! We're KP Snacks, proud to be part of the Intersnack family. Picture this: over 15,000 of us, spread across more than 30 countries, all working together to create the snacks you love. From Hula Hoops to McCoy's, we're the team behind your favourite munchies. 

Here in the UK, we're about 2,400 strong, spread across seven factories and our Slough HQ. But don't let our size fool you – we're as close-knit as they come. We believe in speaking our minds, celebrating our differences, and pushing boundaries together. 

Diversity isn't just a buzzword for us.  We're on a mission to create a workplace where everyone belongs. So, even if you don't tick every box, we want to hear from you! Your unique perspective could be just what we need. Also, if there's anything we can do to make this process easier for you, just give us a shout. 

We’d love to hear from you if you can demonstrate the following knowledge, skills and experience:  

• Bring your knowledge of food manufacturing environments to a team where your experience will be highly valued.

• Use your strong communication and problem-solving skills to positively influence outcomes and support team success.

• Apply your hands-on engineering background with a minimum of City & Guilds Level 3 in electrical engineering—ideally with multi-skilled capability.

• While additional qualifications or broader experience are a plus, we welcome applicants with the core requirements and a readiness to grow.

• If you’re enthusiastic, committed, and driven to succeed, you’ll thrive in our culture that champions ownership, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

#CVL #LI-SC1 #LI-Onsite

Multi-Skilled Engineer - Electrical Bias  

Ashby de la Zouch (Home of Hula Hoops, Space Raiders, Nik Naks and more)

Shift Pattern: Panama shift pattern (12 hour shifts - days & nights)

Join our snack-loving team! We're looking for a Multi-Skilled Engineer to join our team at KP Snacks. Fancy being part of a group where your ideas matter and your growth is celebrated? Keep reading – this might just be your next adventure! 

In this hands-on role, you’ll support the smooth running of the site by delivering both reactive and planned maintenance across a range of production and ancillary equipment. You’ll work closely with production teams to minimise downtime, carry out root cause analysis, and implement improvements to support overall efficiency. You’ll also take ownership of maintenance records, create PPM schedules, and ensure all data is accurately captured and reported in a timely manner. As a key point of contact for contractors, you’ll oversee safe systems of work and ensure all documentation is in place. With a strong focus on health, safety, and food quality standards, you’ll play an active role in identifying risks, improving processes, and supporting operator training to build equipment knowledge across the team.

What’s in it for you?   

We believe in giving back and making sure you're happy and thriving. Here's a taste of what we offer: 

• Annual salary of up to £52000 depending on experience.

• Annual bonus scheme, with an excellent track record of over achievement.

• Comprehensive Healthcare Support – Access to a Medicash Health Cash Plan or Private Healthcare, including a Digital GP service, Best Doctors (Second Medical Opinion Service), and specialist Cancer Care for peace of mind when you need it most.

• KP Pension Plan - contribution matching up to 7% of your salary

• 25 days holiday + holiday buy scheme 

• KP4ME - online benefits, discounts, prizes, competitions and information platform with access to mental, physical and financial wellbeing information and tools 

What will you be doing?  

• Deliver hands-on maintenance and repairs across a variety of production and site equipment to keep operations running smoothly.

• Tackle the challenge of reducing downtime through effective fault-finding, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Collaborate closely with production teams and contractors to ensure safe, efficient, and aligned ways of working.

• Drive real impact by maintaining high standards in health, safety, and food quality, helping safeguard both people and product.

• Build your technical expertise by developing PPM schedules, maintaining accurate records, and supporting knowledge-sharing across teams.

Who are we?   

Glad you asked! We're KP Snacks, proud to be part of the Intersnack family. Picture this: over 15,000 of us, spread across more than 30 countries, all working together to create the snacks you love. From Hula Hoops to McCoy's, we're the team behind your favourite munchies. 

Here in the UK, we're about 2,400 strong, spread across seven factories and our Slough HQ. But don't let our size fool you – we're as close-knit as they come. We believe in speaking our minds, celebrating our differences, and pushing boundaries together. 

Diversity isn't just a buzzword for us.  We're on a mission to create a workplace where everyone belongs. So, even if you don't tick every box, we want to hear from you! Your unique perspective could be just what we need. Also, if there's anything we can do to make this process easier for you, just give us a shout. 

We’d love to hear from you if you can demonstrate the following knowledge, skills and experience:  

• Bring your knowledge of food manufacturing environments to a team where your experience will be highly valued.

• Use your strong communication and problem-solving skills to positively influence outcomes and support team success.

• Apply your hands-on engineering background with a minimum of City & Guilds Level 3 in electrical engineering—ideally with multi-skilled capability.

• While additional qualifications or broader experience are a plus, we welcome applicants with the core requirements and a readiness to grow.

• If you’re enthusiastic, committed, and driven to succeed, you’ll thrive in our culture that champions ownership, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

#CVL #LI-SC1 #LI-Onsite

MANUFACTURING TECHNICIAN

Base salary £25,390 to £27,180 plus overtime, plus benefits

Witney, Oxfordshire

We reward our people, you’ll have good benefits, a competitive salary, ongoing training, development, and an opportunity to develop your career. Working hours are 40 to 46 hours per week, finishing at 12 noon each Friday. All hours over 40 are paid at 1.5 times.

You’ll have 32 days holiday per year, pension, sick pay, life assurance and inclusion in our Flexible Benefits programme that includes cycle to work scheme, dental insurance and dine out discounts. 

Our people have made us great. Their knowledge, ideas, commitment and energy over the last 50 years has helped to create a successful business.

Our purpose is simple. We’re building the sustainable low carbon homes of the future.

In our factory controlled environments in England and Scotland, we’re changing the way we build homes, delivering engineered sustainable homes and buildings across the UK.

A bit about the role

Our manufacturing technicians are core to the operation of our business. A key member of our team, you’ll learn how to make our sustainable timber frame wall, floor and roof panels and work within a team to deliver components for our customers. We’ll train you to meet our standards in quality, productivity, and safety, enabling you to manufacture and build homes for communities around the UK.

If you enjoy making things, you can learn quickly, get on well with other people and are good at finding solutions, you could be perfect for this role.

If you have some experience of joinery, timber frame manufacture or timber frame installation would be helpful or experience working within an automated production line. It’s not essential though as we’ll invest in training you now and for your future.

Knowledge and grasp of basic arithmetic would be helpful so that you can understand technical drawings.

Our culture is friendly, open, and welcoming, so if that working environment sounds good, please get in touch.

A bit about us

Our ambition is to reduce waste and reduce carbon, creating positive futures for generations to come. Our automated facility in Witney, Oxfordshire is known for its state of the art robotics, technology driving quality and innovation, building over 10,000 timber frame homes a year, to the highest standards. Our products are award winning, accredited and sustainable.

We’re part of the Donaldson Group, a legacy of over 160 years with over 1,500 employees across the UK. 14 businesses, from timber importing, timber merchants, retail, timber engineering and offsite, we’re a business with long standing customers, even longer standing employees.

Together we have a great company culture that looks to the future, a culture built around our people, our customers and their visions that ensures we are focused on doing the right thing for our customers, our employees, and the planet.

Join us and make a difference.

The offsite manufacturing industry in the UK is robust and growing. Over the last 50 years, we’ve built over 150,000 homes, 300 hotels and many schools and medical facilities. We’re growing and we need new people to join us and help us to grow further.

We value our people, so you can expect a company that is supportive and encouraging, we make you feel welcome, looked after, secure.

We invest in our people so you can benefit from training and support as you learn and develop your skills. You’ll have your own learning path, a way to learn new skills, grow and flourish on an ongoing basis. This also ensures you’re ready for the next step when it comes along.

We reward our people, and you’ll have good benefits, a competitive salary, ongoing training, development, and an opportunity to develop your career with the UK’s leading timber frame manufacturer. Working hours are 40 to 46 hours per week and you’ll finish at 12 noon on a Friday. All hours over 40 are paid at 1.5 times.

You’ll have 32 days holiday per year, pension, sick pay, life assurance and inclusion in our Flexible Benefits programme that includes cycle to work scheme, dental insurance and dine out discounts. 

A bit about the role

Our Manufacturing Administrator is a key part of the team, responsible for the operation of our business.

Reporting to the Production Manager, you’ll be responsible for assisting the Logistics and Materials Manager in implementing processes that support successful delivery of orders, order processing, collation and provision or reports to support streamlined operations, loading CDT files on our automated manufacturing lines.

You’ll also manage information sharing, team holiday and absence data and drawings related to manufacture while ensuring objectives are met to meet business needs.

Your skills

We’ll train you with your own growth plan so you’re ready for the next steps in your career.

If you have a passion for getting things right, are happy to work on your own and as part of a team, you get on well with other people and have a proactive approach to improving systems and processes, this could be the role for you.

You’ll also have excellent skills using systems and software to improve manual tasks. You can plan your working week, manage time, information, and report in a succinct manner.

You’ll undertake your role in an organised and agile way to support business goals. You’ll handle confidential business data in a professional manner.

You’ll be proficient in standard Microsoft packages along with other softwares to manage tasks and information such as Scribe and SharePoint.

Our culture is friendly, open, and welcoming, so if that working environment sounds good, please get in touch. If this sounds like the right step for your career, please click here to apply and find out more.

A bit about us

Our ambition is to reduce waste and reduce carbon, creating positive futures for generations to come. Our automated facility in Witney, Oxfordshire is known for its state of the art robotics, technology driving quality and innovation, building over 10,000 timber frame homes a year, to the highest standards. Our products are award winning, accredited, and sustainable.

We’re part of the Donaldson Group, a legacy of over 160 years with over 1,500 employees across the UK. 14 businesses, from timber importing, timber merchants, retail, timber engineering and offsite, we’re a business with long standing customers, even longer standing employees.

Together we have a great company culture that looks to the future, a culture built around our people, our customers and their visions that ensures we are focused on doing the right thing for our customers, our employees, and the planet.

Join us on our ambitious journey.

The offsite manufacturing industry in the UK is robust and growing. Over the last 50 years, we’ve built over 150,000 homes, 300 hotels and many schools and medical facilities. We’re growing and we need Design Technicians across the UK, to help us to grow further.

We value our people, so you can expect a company that is supportive and encouraging, we make you feel welcome, looked after, secure.

We invest in our people so you can benefit from training and support as you learn and develop your skills. You’ll have your own learning path, a way to learn new skills, grow and flourish on an ongoing basis. This also ensures you’re ready for the next step when it comes along.

We reward our people, and you’ll have good benefits, a competitive salary, bonus scheme, ongoing development, and an opportunity to develop your career with the UK’s leading timber frame manufacturer. This full-time role is 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday, based at our offices in Witney Oxfordshire.

You’ll have 32 days holiday per year, pension, sick pay, life assurance and inclusion in our Flexible Benefits programme that includes cycle to work scheme, gym membership, dental insurance and dine out discounts as well as access to our Employee Assistance Programme.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Manufacturing Engineer, that offers you the chance to work on innovative projects, drive process improvements, and be a key player in a company that is shaping the future of mobility. With a focus on cutting-edge production techniques and continuous improvement, this role is perfect for someone who thrives in a dynamic and forward-thinking environment. If you're passionate about modern manufacturing and want to make a real impact, this could be the role for you.

What You Will Do:

- Provide technical support to manufacturing areas, including layout design, equipment procurement, and production planning.

- Lead the implementation of new processes and equipment to enhance efficiency and quality.

- Develop and optimise production methods using advanced engineering techniques.

- Create and maintain essential documentation such as process flows, work instructions, and PFMEA.

- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce costs, improve yield, and enhance product quality.

- Collaborate with suppliers and customers, ensuring seamless communication and project execution.

What You Will Bring:

- Proven experience in manufacturing engineering, with a strong understanding of modern production techniques.

- Ability to analyse and optimise processes using tools such as Ishikawa and 5 Why analysis.

- Expertise in creating and reviewing engineering documentation, including routings and PFMEA.

- Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to identifying and addressing production challenges.

- A commitment to continuous improvement and a passion for driving efficiency and innovation.

This role is instrumental in supporting the company's mission to deliver high-quality solutions to its clients. By ensuring smooth production processes and implementing state-of-the-art techniques, you'll contribute to the company's reputation as a leader in the automotive industry. Your efforts will help maintain the standards of excellence that have made this company a trusted name in manufacturing.

Location:

This role is based in a well-connected area, offering accessibility and convenience for your daily commute.

Interested?:

Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to join a company that values innovation, quality, and excellence!

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.

WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU

• Temp to Perm opportunity
li>£15.49 per hour rising incrementally during training subject to achieving milestones li>Continental shift pattern working 06:30-18:30 and 18:30-06:30
• Job security and longevity in the role with continuous training and development.
• Working for a global leader in its industry
• Additional benefits once taken on permanent include:Bonus (subject to Company profit and personal performance)
• Personal pension with Company contribution
• Free Life Assurance Plan (3 x annual salary)
• 25 days holidays per annum plus bank holidays = 296 hours

THE BUSINESS

Our client is a forward thinking and innovative quality manufacturing business based in Newcastle (North Tyneside), with its search for high calibre Manufacturing Operators. Part of a family owned global business, the site on Tyneside has enjoyed success for over 40 years and this is set to continue in to 2024. The management mission puts the needs of others first and helps people develop and perform to the greatest extent possible.

THE ROLE

You will be operating specialist machinery and some of your tasks will include:

• Learning how to operate specialist production-based machinery
• Monitoring and documenting quality
• Loading and loading materials
• Learning how to set and operate machinery
• Adhering to clearly laid out guidelines and following standard operating procedures

THE PERSON

The business is looking for people with a strong work ethic and the willingness and desire to learn. However, if you have the following skills and experience it would help your application:

• Experience of working in a manufacturing environment
• Machine setting experience
• Reliability, punctuality, self-motivation and good team work
• Adaptable to a continental shift pattern

THE PACKAGE

• Temp to Perm opportunity
• £15.49 per hour rising incrementally during training subject to achieving milestones
li>Continental shift pattern working 06:30-18:30 and 18:30-06:30
• Job security and longevity in the role with continuous training and development.
• Opportunity for permanent employment working for a global leader in its industry
• Additional benefits once taken on permanent include:Bonus (subject to Company profit and personal performance)
• Personal pension with Company contribution
• Free Life Assurance Plan (3 x annual salary)
• 25 days holidays per annum plus bank holidays = 296 hours

TO APPLY

This is a fantastic opportunity to build a long-term career with excellent benefits and constant personal development. This role is showing a lot of interest and won’t be around for long so act quickly and apply now! Your CV will go directly to our Industrial team who are leading the search. Alternatively, if you have any questions, please get in touch a member of the of team on (phone number removed) Option 1

Assembly operatives required for temporary ongoing positions with work expected to last until Christmas 2025 and beyond. A brilliant opportunity to gain meaningful work, learn new skills, and gain extra qualifications.

With over 60 years of industry experience, our client is a market leader in modular building and temporary accommodation solutions. They design, manufacture, and deliver high-quality, sustainable buildings for offices, classrooms, healthcare facilities, housing, and more. Known for their innovation and reliability, they continue to set the standard in the construction industry.

The role includes:

• Assemble and fit out modular buildings to precise design specifications.
• Safely handle, move, and install components to ensure projects are completed on time.
• Maintain high Health & Safety standards throughout all tasks.
• Build strong customer relationships by delivering exceptional service.

Located in the Huntington area of York, this role is easily accessible for car drivers/bike ridersand those who live locally.

Pay rate starting at 12.60- 15.75(dependent on shift pattern), rising to 17.48 per hour after 12 weeks and potentially up to 20.65 depending on skill set. Further increments are possible after one year and beyond.

Overtime also available at attractive premium rates - time and one half and double time based on hours worked

Working weekly rotating shifts OR day shift

Day shift: 12.60 / 26,206

• Monday -Thursday 7:30 am - 4:30 pm and Friday 7:30 am - 12:30 pm

Rotating shift: 15.75 / 32,760

• Week 1: Monday to Thursday5:45 am-2:00 pm; Friday5:45 am-12:45 pm
• Week 2: Monday to Thursday, 1:45 pm-11:45 pm (no work on Friday!)

Annual leave - 28 days initially, rising to 32 days after the completion of 12 weeks.

The ideal candidate will have experience in a similar role or have DIY skills/experience in carpentry, plumbing, or general handywork. Those who haveexperience inassembly of any kind, but especially withinlarge-scale products, can use hand tools, read from work instructions, and follow processeswill suit this role well.

The ability to plan, organise, and meet deadlines effectively, and also be a team player with strong communication and collaboration skills, are all essential for this role.

Apply online today for immediate consideration. Starts are available now and for the remainder of2025.

• Respond to equipment breakdowns and carry out fault diagnosis across a variety of control systems.
• Operate and maintain high-precision production equipment in cell assembly.
• Perform product validation testing using in-line and off-line equipment.
• Undertake TPM and preventative maintenance activities to ensure optimum performance.
• Support and lead continuous improvement initiatives for processes and equipment.
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to resolve technical issues and maintain production targets.

• Apprenticeship or equivalent qualification in electrical, mechanical, or general engineering (ONC/HNC/HND Level 3 desirable)
• Previous experience in maintenance or manufacturing within high-speed, quality-driven environments.
• Experience with robotics, automation, or precision manufacturing equipment.
• Strong teamwork skills with experience in collaborative problem-solving.
• Experience in lean manufacturing within quality-driven, customer-focused production environments.
• Practical, hands-on technical background, ideally with an electrical or mechanical specialism.