Welder/Fabricator

Just Recruitment seeks a Design Engineer for an automotive manufacturer based in Gillingham, Kent.

This role will support design and development activities as well as manufacturing and aftermarket support for a full range of diesel high-pressure fuel pumps.

Key responsibilities include:

• Design of diesel fuel injection components, predominantly high-pressure pumps.
• Produce creative design solutions to fulfil current and future business needs.
• Interpret sim and test results and propose design improvements and concept solutions.
• Establish networks within the organisation for establishing the feasibility of designs for manufacture, supplier and assembly.
• Have a cost conscience for supplier and manufacturing impacts when developing design solutions.
• Design and prepare concept 3D graphical models.
• Understand detailed engineering drawings, interpreting the latest geometric dimensioning and tolerance practices.
• Contributing to formal and informal design and development reviews at appropriate stages of PDP projects.
• Design and work within high-precision manufacturing technologies required to produce advanced prototypes.
• Be able to make assessments of designs using established DFMEA methods to develop a robust product.

Qualifications and experience include:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a suitable engineering or business discipline.
• 5-10 years’ experience (preferably).

Key skills include:

• Knowledge of DFMEA methodology.
• Ability to operate SolidWorks CAD package.
• Knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
• Knowledge of design analysis tools, Pugh, VA/VE or similar.

Standard benefits include:

• Holidays – 25 days p.a. (Pro rata to start date), plus bank Holidays.
• Subsidised staff restaurant.
• Dental plan.
• Pension.
• On-site parking.
• Paid monthly (19th).
• On-site gym.
• Local discounts at the gym.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Hybrid working policy (provision to work up to 2 days from home, following a successful probation period).

There is a relocation package of up to £8,000 for this role.

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

Just Recruitment seeks a responsible and proactive Shift Production Operator for a manufacturer, based in Witham, Essex.

This is a shift-based role across seven days, involving:

• Operating food manufacturing machinery
• Updating paper records and entering data into IT systems
• Performing cleaning duties to maintain hygiene standards
• Working independently for the majority of the shift

Role responsibilities will include:

• Operating filling equipment, a cooler and a product storage plant
• Liaison with staff to determine availability of raw materials
• Movement of product to the final store
• Sampling of the product
• General cleanliness of production areas, conveying equipment, coolers, etc.
• Record keeping in line with quality procedures

Experience in production line operation in the food and beverage sector and knowledge of HACCP would be advantageous.

This role offers excellent company benefits, a competitive salary and shift allowance.

Company benefits include:

• Automatic entry into pension scheme after 3 months, 4% employee, 6% employer contributions, going up to a maximum of 8% company contribution
• You automatically qualify for the Death in Service benefit, which is 4 x basic annual salary
• Health Cash Back Plan
• Gym subsidy and cycle to work scheme
• Benefits hub with access to discounts from various retailers
• Loyalty awards scheme

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

Just Recruitment seeks a Weighbridge Operator for a manufacturer based in Witham, Essex.

This role has a rotating day shift pattern - Monday to Friday, 6.00am to 2.30pm and 9.30am to 6.00pm.

Please note that during busy periods this role will also support production areas of the business that will cover working lates, earlies and weekends. (Shift allowance and full training will be provided.)

Duties will include:

• Checking certificates of analysis
• Completing bulk vehicle and container inspection reports
• Ensure that samples are collected and delivered to the laboratory
• Liaise with hauliers to ensure the efficient operation of the weighbridge
• Weigh in and out of bulk lorries and containers
• Use of computerised systems to include stock transfers, production orders
• Completing all associated paperwork accurately and clearly

This role offers excellent company benefits.

Company benefits include:

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Automatic entry into pension scheme after 3 months, 4% employee, 6% employer contributions, going up to a maximum of 8% company contribution
• You automatically qualify for the Death in Service benefit, which is 4 x basic annual salary
• Health Cash Back Plan
• Gym subsidy and cycle to work scheme
• Benefits hub with access to discounts from various retailers
• Loyalty awards scheme

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

Just Recruitment is partnering with an automotive manufacturer based in Gillingham, Kent, to recruit a highly motivated Product Inspection Manager.

You will be leading a diverse team of inspection engineers and technicians, managing state-of-the-art measurement technologies and facilities to support the development of cutting-edge ICE technology towards achieving the carbon-free goal. You will also provide measurement expertise to support key engineering activities from product performance validation to new product development.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead and motivate the team, developing career progression and training plans.
• Define and balance priorities and resolve conflicts in a timely manner.
• Manage and develop the Product Inspection resource to satisfy business needs.
• Identify and lead continuous improvement opportunities.
• Ensure equipment is serviced and calibrated on time and to specification.
• Ensure EH&S, Environment, Health and Safety and QMS, Quality Management System conformance.
• Ensure risk escalation is correctly executed.
• Represent the company at customers and suppliers, and Product Inspection internally.
• Develop global networks and relationships at all levels of the company.
• Develop metrics to monitor and report progress to meet department targets.
• Support the department's financial management.
• Carry out Engineering sample inspection (pre- and post-validation activities).
• Produce required reports, datasets and other documents to a high standard, including written English.
• Lead internal training on specialist inspection and metrology equipment.

Experience required includes:

• Proven experience in the automotive sector and precision engineering.
• Knowledge of Diesel fuel injection systems, test environments and Diesel engines.
• Solid understanding of the fundamentals of dimensional metrology and best practices.
• Proven experience with surface finish measurement, such as Zygo, Alicona, Taylor Hobson.
• Experience with visual and imaging inspection technologies, contact and optical 3D metrology equipment.
• Ability to interpret complex engineering drawings and GD&T, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance, specifications.
• Experience with writing measurement programmes and process automation.
• Programming skills using Matlab, Python and VBA.
• Experience in managing a small team and managing a large number of projects in parallel.
• Experience in lab management.
• Written English to a professional standard.
• Demonstrated experience working with customers and communicating at all levels.
• Experience working in cross-functional teams to meet the company's business objectives.
• Available for travelling (customers, suppliers, other company sites).
• Attention to detail and data-driven mindset, experience in applying design for inspection and statistical analysis.
• Excellent communication skills at all levels and interpersonal skills.
• To be a self-starter, self-motivated and willing to learn new skills.
• Solid problem-solving skills. Ability to identify risks and escalate as appropriate.
• Ability to work under pressure, willing to go the extra mile.
• Drive 5S and workplace organisation implementation.
• Degree in an appropriate engineering discipline and 7+ Years of previous experience in a relevant engineering sector
• Postgraduate degree in metrology or precision engineering discipline.

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

Just Recruitment is partnering with a growing engineering business based in Sudbury to recruit a CNC Punch Operator on a full-time permanent basis.

The key purpose of this role is to be responsible for setting and operating the punch machines. Previous experience is necessary, preferably with running Trumpf CNC machines.

Key duties include:

• Ensuring that quality is the driving force behind all aspects of the role
• Developing and implementing best working practice for better punching productivity
• Optimising processes to improve efficiency and quality
• Confident in delivering to a production schedule

Role requirements include:

• Experienced background with sheet metal CNC punching
• Familiarity with various sheet metal materials, including steel, aluminium and stainless steel
• Ability to read engineering drawings
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams — this will extend to management
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with an operating background to join an exciting and ever-growing manufacturing company, offering further training and development.

Working hours are Monday to Thursday, 6.00am to 4.30pm or 6.00am to 5.00pm.

Free parking is available on-site.

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