Production Operative

Just Recruitment is working with a growing manufacturing business based on the outskirts of Sudbury - they are recruiting for a 'Quality Supervisor' to join their team on a permanent basis.

The key purpose of this role is to support the ongoing growth of the QA Lab and team, and to own the processes that ensure the needs of both internal stakeholders and customers are met, while maintaining the highest standards of safety at all times.

You will be working closely with the Quality Manager in a state-of-the-art facility that produces the highest quality products for customers throughout the UK and Ireland.

Key responsibilities include:

• Direct management of a team of 6 QA Technicians working across 3 shifts, supporting their development, motivation and performance/attendance management
• Ensuring that standards are followed through verification of certificates of analysis, internal audits, control system checks and audits
• Supporting the QA Manager to ensure the company's compliance with regulatory bodies and customer standards
• Maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of safety standards and legislation by tracking changes and industry updates and events
• Ensuring changes required to maintain compliance with safety standards, legislation and customer requirements are highlighted to the QA Manager
• Working with the QA Manager to implement updated policies and procedures and train them out to the wider business
• Carrying out analysis of micro-environmental controls and providing regular reports to the business
• Ensuring that any identified issues or non-conformances are discussed with the QA Manager and that the relevant teams identify and implement the actions to remedy them, through root cause analysis
• Supporting the successful running of the QA Lab by carrying out verification and training activities
• Analysing the certificates of analysis of raw materials and finished goods and releasing them to be used in production or released to the customers
• Undertaking internal audits relating to QMS and finished product requirements
• Maintain traceability, hygiene, quality, and process records with validation of results, identification of trends, root cause analysis where applicable and instigation of corrective actions
• Work closely with third-party certification bodies for sustainability, religious and ethical obligations
• Carry out sampling and investigations for microbiological, allergen, nutritional or customer requirements
• Working with essential service providers such as Pest Control, Hygiene and workwear providers to ensure delivery of these services to a high standard
• Managing the equipment calibration schedule
• Assist with new product/process trials

Role requirements include:

• Minimum 5 years of experience, preferably in a QA or Technical role
• Proficient in BRC, HACCP and legislative food safety requirements
• Internal auditing experience
• Competent in Microsoft applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel. PowerPoint etc.
• Strong skills in Microsoft SharePoint / Excel – able to automate processes, create templates and systems of record
• Experience in delivering training in face-to-face and online settings
• Experience of working in a food manufacturing environment
• People Management skills – you have experience managing a small team in a manufacturing environment. You are able to delegate and distribute tasks/workload across a small team effectively to ensure tasks are delivered to the standard required

Working hours for this role are Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm.

Free parking is available on-site and due to the working location, you must have access to your own transport.

Just Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent roles.
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Just Recruitment is recruiting for a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer for their client based in Bury St. Edmunds.

The purpose of this role is to proactively prevent equipment failures and ensure that scheduled preventive maintenance (PM) is completed as planned. The role also involves maintaining quality, reducing waste, and meeting efficiency and KPI targets by working collaboratively as part of the team, while always following Health & Safety procedures.

Working hours: Monday to Friday, 8.00am to 4.30pm.
20 days holiday rising to 25 days for every year worked plus bank holidays.
The company operates a 1:3 call-out system.

Qualifications and job skills required:

• Previous manufacturing/processing/warehouse/cold store industry experience.
• Mechanical bias, qualifications/time served apprenticeship.
• 4 years’ experience.
• A good standard of both written and oral English.
• Basic health & safety.
• Data and analytical skills.
• Computer literate. (Word/Excel/Windows-based packages).

Desirable skills:

• Experience with PLC, hydraulics, temperature control, instrumentation, and welding.
• FLT/MEWP licence.
• Proficient in using power tools, including drills, grinders, cutting equipment, saws, files, and presses.
• Proactive, can-do attitude with drive and ambition to achieve maintenance excellence.

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 opportunity employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Just Recruitment is recruiting for an Electrical Maintenance Engineer for their client based in Bury St. Edmunds.

The purpose of this role is to proactively prevent equipment failures and ensure that scheduled preventive maintenance (PM) is completed as planned. The role also involves maintaining quality, reducing waste, and meeting efficiency and KPI targets by working collaboratively as part of the team, while always following Health & Safety procedures.

Working hours: Monday to Friday, 8.00am to 4.30pm.20 days holiday rising to 25 days for every year worked, plus bank holidays.The company operates a 1:3 call-out system.

Qualifications and job skills required:

• Previous manufacturing / processing / warehouse / cold store industry experience.
• Electrical bias, electrical qualifications/time served apprenticeship.
• 4 years’ experience.
• A good standard of both written and oral English.
• Basic health & safety.
• Data and analytical skills.
• Computer literate. (Word/Excel/Windows-based packages).

Desirable skills:

• Experience with PLC, hydraulics, temperature control, instrumentation, and welding.
• Possession of a FLT/MEWP licence.
• Proactive, can-do attitude with drive and ambition to achieve maintenance excellence.

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 opportunity employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Just Recruitment is recruiting for an Electrical Maintenance Engineer for their client based in Wrexham.

The purpose of this role is to proactively prevent equipment failures and ensure that scheduled preventive maintenance (PM) is completed as planned. The role also involves maintaining quality, reducing waste, and meeting efficiency and KPI targets by working collaboratively as part of the team, while always following Health & Safety procedures.

Working hours: Monday to Friday, 8.00am to 4.30pm.
20 days holiday rising to 25 days for every year worked, plus bank holidays.
The company operates a 1:3 call-out system.

Qualifications and job skills required:

• Previous manufacturing / processing / warehouse / cold store industry experience.
• Electrical bias, electrical qualifications/time served apprenticeship.
• 4 years’ experience.
• A good standard of both written and oral English.
• Basic health & safety.
• Data and analytical skills.
• Computer literate. (Word/Excel/Windows-based packages).

Desirable skills:

• Experience with PLC, hydraulics, temperature control, instrumentation, and welding.
• Possession of a FLT/MEWP licence.
• Proactive, can-do attitude with drive and ambition to achieve maintenance excellence.

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 opportunity employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Just Recruitment is seeking a General Workshop Engineer for a Colchester-based company. Ideally, you will have general engineering workshop experience and be looking for opportunities for professional growth and development within a specialist field.

If you are a skilled individual with a passion for precision and a desire to create exceptional tooling, we want to hear from you!

Please note that you need to have your own transport due to the company’s rural location.

Working hours: Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.30pm (40 hour week).

Key responsibilities include:

• Operating Specialised Machinery, which may include:
  • CNC engraving machines.
  • Chemical etching equipment.
  • Grinding and polishing equipment.
  • Operating a Band Saw.
• Precision Finishing: Perform detailed manual finishing, deburring, and hand-tooling to achieve the highest standards of accuracy and sharpness.
• Some physical lifting will be involved.
• Quality Control: Conduct stringent quality checks at every stage of the production process, ensuring dies meet exact specifications and the company’s high-quality benchmarks.
• Maintenance: Assist with routine maintenance and calibration of machinery to ensure optimal performance.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the design and production team to ensure seamless workflow and project delivery.
• Problem Solving: Identify and resolve any issues arising during the die-making process to maintain production schedules and quality.

Company benefits include:

• A supportive, collaborative, and friendly team environment.
• The chance to work with cutting-edge technology and contribute to exciting projects.
• 28 days paid annual leave, including bank holidays, plus a day off on your birthday.
• Uniform provided after successful probation.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Health cash plan.
• DIS insurance after 2 years.

Just Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent roles.
The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. 
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.