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Shop Manager – Derian House Children's Hospice Retail Shop Westhoughton

Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? Do you have the drive and retail experience to help raise vital funds for our charity? We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic and experienced Shop Manager to join our brand new retail shop in Westhoughton.

The role:

Leading our successful team, you will manage and co-ordinate all the retail activities for the shop including:

• Lead, inspire and manage a small team of staff and volunteers
• Provision of excellent customer service,
• Cash handling, banking, adhering to our financial procedures
• Process donations, price items and ensure high product turnover
• Ensuring the shop is tidy
• Maximising sales and profit through excellent customer service

What we are looking for:

• Previous retail or charity shop management experience
• Excellent people and communication skills
• Commercial awareness and a passion for delivering results
• Ability to motivate a team and work independently

The role is full time – 37.5 hours to be worked 5 days over 7, however we will also consider candidates wishing to work 30 hours. This will be discussed during the interview process Working hours will be 9.00am to 5.00pm. Salary £27,542.34 full time equivalent, pro rata for 30 hours.

Benefits:

• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Employee subsidised benefits
• Blue Light Card
• Generous Holiday entitlement

About us:

Derian House Children's Hospice is proud to have been providing high quality care to children and young people with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions for the last 30 years. Derian House is the place where you can make a real difference for children and families and a great place to enhance and develop your career. Derian staff are actively encouraged to further develop their skills and knowledge in accordance with their career aspirations. As an employer Derian House is committed to investing in training to support this development.

Our Charity Shops recycle used or unwanted items that people have donated and ensure they go to a good home. The Shops play a crucial role in supporting our work by raising much needed funds.

Closing date for Applications is 31st October 2025 or earlier if sufficient applications are received

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Derian House is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their sex, gender, sexual orientation, race, nationality or national or ethnic origin.

Successful applicants will be required to complete a basic DBS Disclosure and barring check.

Our client is a Manufacturer supporting a range of highly regulated sectors across Rail, Defence, Construction, Nuclear and more.

As the Machine Shop Manager of one of our high precision business units you will oversee all operations within a Machine Shop, ensuring smooth workflow, optimal resource allocation, and adherence to quality and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all aspects of the Machine Shop's daily operations.
• Maintain a safe, compliant, and productive working environment.
• Meet business targets for order intake, quality, and profit margins.
• Produce accurate quotations and manage customer expectations.
• Oversee work scheduling, resource planning, and team performance.
• Manage team timekeeping, attendance and appraisal/disciplinary matters.
• Meet agreed order intake and profit margin targets.
• Drive quality and safety standard, maintaining the ISO 9000 QMS.
• Meet agreed delivery targets.
• Manage customers.
• Maintain company principles and culture.
• Drive continuous improvement.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in Engineering/Manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding profitability, and business management
• Ability to interpret drawings and specifications
• Strong leadership and communication skills

Location: Bolton
Permanent , Full Time.
Working Hours: Monday-Thursday, 4-day week, 37 hours per week.
Salary: 48k - 52k
Benefits:

• 25 days Holidays* + Bank Holidays
• Service days
• Sick pay
• Pension - 5% EE / 5% ER (combined 10% or above)
• Professional memberships
• Life Assurance
• Healthcare package
• Occupational Health
• Free Eye Tests
• Mental Health Support
• Bonus Scheme

APPLY NOW and feel free to contact Jacob at (phone number removed) or via email at (url removed).

Our client, based in Bolton, is looking to recruit an experienced Machine Shop Manager.

We have worked with this client for several years; they offer a first class working environment and the opportunity to work in the light Engineering sector.

Machine Shop Manager.  – Main Duties:

•   Lead the machine shop unit.

•   Maintain a safe working environment.

•   Meet agreed order intake and profit margin targets.

•   Meet required quality standards.

•   Manage work scheduling and resourcing.

•   Attend to administrative requirements of the business unit.

•   Actively assist with implement and maintenance of an ISO9000 Quality Management System.

•   Manage team timekeeping/attendance and disciplinary matters.

•   Produce quotations for internal and external customers.

•   Manage customers, including meeting delivery, quality and PR standards.

•   Maintain growth and profitability of the business unit.

•   Ensure that equipment is safe, well maintained and capable.

•   Maintain an effective team, able to remain functional during normal team absences.

•   Any ad hoc duties commensurate to the role.

They require a Machine Shop Manager / Supervisor with a minimum 2 years’ experience.

Hours of work:
Monday – Thursday – 37 hours (Days)

What they are looking for in candidates:
Qualifications / Skills/ Experience:

Essential

Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Machine Shop environments
Full understanding of machine tool functions, capabilities and applications (including CNC).
Ability to interpret drawings and specifications.
Good interpersonal skills.
Understanding of profitability and general business management.
Ability to communicate clearly.

Desirable

Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar job role
General IT skills
Determined, adaptable and pro-active.

Salary / Hourly Rates:
Negotiable - £48K - £52K

Benefits Package:

Excellent benefits - 25 Days holiday.
5% Pension salary sacrifice.
Healthcare
Free Eye Tests
Plus many more perks.

How to apply for the role:
Please send your CV in the first instance.

Ambitek is a specialist recruiter in Manufacturing, Production and the Engineering sectors.
We recruit for blue collar and white-collar roles, covering a variety of roles from cnc machinists, Welders, Platers, Fitters, Maintenance engineers, Inspectors, Mechanical fitters, Sheet Metal Workers through to Sales Engineers, Design Engineers, Production and Planning roles and management positions.
If this role does not suite, please get in touch and we may be able to find something suitable.

Please note that if you have applied for a role but do not meet the criteria outlined above, we will not be able to take your cv forward to the next stage and due to the volume of applicants we may not be able to respond to all applicants. If you haven’t heard from us within 48 hours you will have been unsuccessful.

Machine Shop Engineer
Salary: Basic up to £42,000, Benefits
Location: Salford, Greater Manchester

A large Blue-Chip organisation is currently looking for a Machine Shop Engineer to be based at their testing facility in the Salford, Greater Manchester area. The Machine Shop Engineer will be responsible for preparing weld test pieces for testing to ISO standards, operating machinery (milling machines, bandsaws and lathes) as well as mentoring of trainees through the group apprenticeship scheme. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company that truly invests in their employees and further grow their career.

Skills required for an Machine Shop Engineer

• Must be qualified to Level 3 within a Engineering discipline
• Have experience of operating milling machines, bandsaws and lathes.
• Ideally, had experience of training, mentoring and developing junior members of staff.
• Ordering tooling would be advantageous.
• Ability to work on a individual basis and demonstrate flexibility as well as pay attention to detail.
• Have high levels of health & safety standards.

The Machine Shop Engineer will benefit from:

• Joining a large organisation who are consistently winning new contracts strengthening their place within the marketplace.
• A comprehensive training structure with both internal and external training programmes tailored to suit the development of the individual.
• Opportunity to progress into various positions within the business including Management, Technical Specialist and other Senior positions.
• Fantastic Benefits Package and regular Performance Reviews.

Benefits: Overtime, Pension, 27 Days Holiday (+ Bank Holidays)

Commutable: Salford, Greater Manchester

If you are interested in this role and feel that you have the right skills, then please click apply at the bottom of this advert.
For further details, contact Andrew McFarlane.
As a registered candidate with Pioneer Selection Ltd, you automatically become eligible for our referral scheme.
You will receive £250 for every candidate we place in permanent employment who has been recommended by you. Terms and Conditions apply please see our website for further details.

MACHINE SHOP SUPERVISOR

We are recruiting for a Machine Shop Supervisor to work for our client who are located in Bradford, West Yorkshire.

You will be responsible for the supervision of a small team of CNC Machinists and also being hands on working on the CNC Machines.

Ideal candidates will be well versed CNC Machinists ( VMC & Turning ) with programming skills.

In your supervisory role, you will be responsible for making sure that all the correct job cards are being worked, and making sure that everything is running smoothly.

THE DUTIES OF A MACHINE SHOP SUPERVISOR:

• Knowledge and proven experience in using CNC and Manual Machines.
• Extensive Milling machine experience.

• Reading and understanding engineering drawings.

• Skills and ability to read and write CNC Programs.
• Achieve production timings in a timely manner.
• Fanuc or Siemens understanding and experience.
• Manage and supervise the shop floor in the machine shop.

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCES & SKILLS:

• Minimum 2 years' experience working within a high precision manufacturing background
• Excellent communication skills

THE HOURS:

Monday – Thursday 8am – 4.30pm / Friday 8am-3.30pm  (39 hours)   

THE PAY:

You will earn an hourly rate of £18-£0  (£ ,500 - 0,500 per annum) 

Questech Recruitment is a specialist engineering support within the Mechanical & Engineering industry, our focus is to support many clients within the M&E Sectors. If you feel you match the desired criteria, or you would like more information on roles such as CNC Machinist , CNC Programmer, CNC Setter , CNC Operator,  we would really like to hear from you.#CNC #CNCProgrammer #fanuc #CNCSetter #CNCOperator #heidenhein #hurco #welding #fettler #plater # fabricator

Our client is a Manufacturer supporting a range of highly regulated sectors across Rail, Defence, Construction, Nuclear and more.

As the Machine Shop Manager of one of our high precision business units you will oversee all operations within a Machine Shop, ensuring smooth workflow, optimal resource allocation, and adherence to quality and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all aspects of the Machine Shop's daily operations.
• Maintain a safe, compliant, and productive working environment.
• Meet business targets for order intake, quality, and profit margins.
• Produce accurate quotations and manage customer expectations.
• Oversee work scheduling, resource planning, and team performance.
• Manage team timekeeping, attendance and appraisal/disciplinary matters.
• Meet agreed order intake and profit margin targets.
• Drive quality and safety standard, maintaining the ISO 9000 QMS.
• Meet agreed delivery targets.
• Manage customers.
• Maintain company principles and culture.
• Drive continuous improvement.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in Engineering/Manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding profitability, and business management
• Ability to interpret drawings and specifications
• Strong leadership and communication skills

Location: Bolton
Permanent , Full Time.
Working Hours: Monday-Thursday, 4-day week, 37 hours per week.
Salary: 48k - 52k
Benefits:

• 25 days Holidays* + Bank Holidays
• Service days
• Sick pay
• Pension - 5% EE / 5% ER (combined 10% or above)
• Professional memberships
• Life Assurance
• Healthcare package
• Occupational Health
• Free Eye Tests
• Mental Health Support
• Bonus Scheme

APPLY NOW and feel free to contact Jacob at (phone number removed) or via email at (url removed).

Our client, based in Bolton, is looking to recruit an experienced Machine Shop Manager.

We have worked with this client for several years; they offer a first class working environment and the opportunity to work in the light Engineering sector.

Machine Shop Manager.  – Main Duties:

•   Lead the machine shop unit.

•   Maintain a safe working environment.

•   Meet agreed order intake and profit margin targets.

•   Meet required quality standards.

•   Manage work scheduling and resourcing.

•   Attend to administrative requirements of the business unit.

•   Actively assist with implement and maintenance of an ISO9000 Quality Management System.

•   Manage team timekeeping/attendance and disciplinary matters.

•   Produce quotations for internal and external customers.

•   Manage customers, including meeting delivery, quality and PR standards.

•   Maintain growth and profitability of the business unit.

•   Ensure that equipment is safe, well maintained and capable.

•   Maintain an effective team, able to remain functional during normal team absences.

•   Any ad hoc duties commensurate to the role.

They require a Machine Shop Manager / Supervisor with a minimum 2 years’ experience.

Hours of work:
Monday – Thursday – 37 hours (Days)

What they are looking for in candidates:
Qualifications / Skills/ Experience:

Essential

Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Machine Shop environments
Full understanding of machine tool functions, capabilities and applications (including CNC).
Ability to interpret drawings and specifications.
Good interpersonal skills.
Understanding of profitability and general business management.
Ability to communicate clearly.

Desirable

Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar job role
General IT skills
Determined, adaptable and pro-active.

Salary / Hourly Rates:
Negotiable - £48K - £52K

Benefits Package:

Excellent benefits - 25 Days holiday.
5% Pension salary sacrifice.
Healthcare
Free Eye Tests
Plus many more perks.

How to apply for the role:
Please send your CV in the first instance.

Ambitek is a specialist recruiter in Manufacturing, Production and the Engineering sectors.
We recruit for blue collar and white-collar roles, covering a variety of roles from cnc machinists, Welders, Platers, Fitters, Maintenance engineers, Inspectors, Mechanical fitters, Sheet Metal Workers through to Sales Engineers, Design Engineers, Production and Planning roles and management positions.
If this role does not suite, please get in touch and we may be able to find something suitable.

Please note that if you have applied for a role but do not meet the criteria outlined above, we will not be able to take your cv forward to the next stage and due to the volume of applicants we may not be able to respond to all applicants. If you haven’t heard from us within 48 hours you will have been unsuccessful.