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Manufacturing / Engineering Team Leader
Sector: Engineering and Manufacturing
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum
Location: Braintree, Essex
Role: Full Time
Contract: Permanent
Job ref: 913602
About the role

Just Recruitment seeks a Manufacturing/Engineering Team Leader to join a rapidly expanding, industry-leading engineering company based in Braintree.

You will be reporting to the Production Manager and will be supporting the continued growth of the company, whilst strengthening the people management of its CNC machine shop.

Scope of the role:

Promote safe working.

  • Achieve positive customer service with on-time delivery and quality.
  • Improve productivity results through OEE.
  • People management, and performance, to include skills and development.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Creating and maintaining a positive workforce and developing an effective team-working environment.
  • Promote safe working practices adhering to H&S and HR policies.
  • Actively develop team members' technical ability, productivity and key competencies through coaching and supporting, addressing performance issues and improving skills.
  • Identify skills gaps, implement and review training plans to support the business needs.
  • Plan and participate in regular team briefings, developing a culture of trust, communication, transparency and collaboration within the team.
  • Planning, organising and prioritising the workloads of turning and grinding cell personnel to ensure production targets are met.
  • Key person in ensuring KPI targets on safety, quality, cost, efficiency and delivery are achieved.
  • Maximise the Overall Equipment Effectiveness performance.
  • Adhere to lean principles and working practices including 5S.
  • Maintain the in-house Time Management System on a daily basis, including holiday bookings, attendance etc.
  • Adhering to and policing all company policies and procedures, reporting repeated non-compliance to the Production Manager.

Key skills required:

  • Strong leadership skills with previous experience in people management to include employee engagement, motivation, performance and development.
  • Experience working within an engineering environment in a similar role with demonstrable knowledge.
  • Experience in reading and understanding engineering drawings and tolerances.
  • Appreciation and implementation of lean principles including 5S and SMED.
  • Excellent IT and communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Sound knowledge and experience of health and safety compliance.

Qualifications required:

  • ILM qualification or equivalent or time served.
  • Lean Principles.
  • MRP/ERP experience.

Hours of work: 39- hours per week.

Day shift:

  • Monday to Thursday, 7.30am to 4.00pm.
  • Friday, 7.30am to 3.00pm.

You will be expected to be flexible and to work the required hours to succeed in the role.

In return, the role offers:

A competitive salary, after a qualifying period health care cash back scheme and company pension contributions, a generous holiday allocation of 25 days per year (full-time allocation) plus bank holidays and free on-site parking.

 

Just Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent roles.
The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

 

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Customer Service Advisor
Sector: Sales
Salary: £12.00 per hour
Location: Haverhill
Role: Full Time
Contract: Temporary to Permanent
Job ref: JT-HAV-CSA-0225
About the role

Just Temps seeks an enthusiastic and customer-focused Customer Service Advisor for a company based in Haverhill, Suffolk.

This is a temp-to-perm opportunity role!

About the role:

  • Supportive, friendly team environment – work alongside a team that values collaboration and customer satisfaction.
  • Career development – the chance to grow and advance within a thriving company.

Hours of work:

  • September to February: Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm.
  • March to August: 8-hour shifts between 8.00am to 6.00pm (shift patterns may vary), including Saturdays and bank holidays on a rotational basis.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Customer service excellence: Manage customer inquiries via phone, email, and online chat, ensuring each interaction is smooth and positive.
  • Order management: Process orders accurately and provide customers with timely delivery updates.
  • Data and reporting: Maintain accurate records in Excel and generate reports when needed.
  • Team coordination: Work closely with the transport team to ensure smooth delivery operations.
  • In-person assistance: Provide face-to-face customer service when needed to enhance the overall experience.

What we’re looking for:

  • Experience in customer service, administration, or sales is a plus.
  • Comfortable using Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word.
  • Detail-oriented with excellent organisational abilities.
  • Able to thrive under pressure with a proactive, can-do attitude.

What’s in it for you:

  • Competitive salary and benefits.
  • A dynamic role with opportunities for growth.
  • A chance to become part of a permanent team after the probation period.
  • A friendly, engaging environment where you're valued and supported.

 

Just Temps acts as an Employment Business for the supply of Temporary Staff.
The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. 
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

 

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