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Just Recruitment is recruiting for a Maintenance Engineer on behalf of a company based in Braintree, Essex to assist its maintenance team in planned maintenance and breakdown repairs throughout the site.

You will ideally have gained experience within an industrial/heavy engineering environment.

The focus of this role is to ensure the smooth day to day running of the company wide machines and buildings.

The role will require close coordination with the maintenance team.

The main department responsibilities in this role are as follows:

• Assist in the planning of breakdown maintenance of the whole site.
• Assist in the planning and implementation of new project installations.
• Assist engagement and liaison with sub-contractors vehicles service operators and insurance inspectors.
• Assist in purchasing maintenance-related products and services. Maintain efficient maintenance spares and factory consumables store.
• Routine production-related tasks.
• Site Security.
• Assist in the management of staff overalls.
• Assist in the management of company vehicles.
• Supervision of labourers working in your immediate area.
• Assist in Lean Manufacturing initiative and tidiness of your area.
• Assist in Supervising apprentices/trainees when allocated to the maintenance department.
• Provide full support to all maintenance team.
• Provide feedback to Managers
• Suggest improvements to procedures, equipment, operating methods etc. to increase efficiency.
• Work to provide results in a timely manner in accordance with planned dates/times.
• Note: Training will be provided on company-specific systems and machinery, but you should have a good understanding of mechanical and electrical engineering and be able to learn the roles above quickly.

Skills, Experience & Qualifications:

• Apprenticeship minimum to NVQ Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering (Craft and Technician).
• Hydraulics and pneumatics training.
• Electrical qualifications - Electrical Maintenance basics at a minimum.
• IOSH or NEBOSH qualification.
• Ideally, 3+ years experience as a maintenance Technician/engineer.
• Experience 3+ years of team working (2 or more people).
• Ideally have 5 GCSE’s including Maths & English and Science (C or above).
• A working knowledge of Windows and MS Office, Outlook, Word and Excel most importantly.

Candidates without these qualifications but who can demonstrate relevant knowledge and experience will be considered.

Hours of work:

• 39 hours per week.
• Monday to Thursday: 7.00am – 3.30pm.
• Friday: 7.00am – 2.30pm.

Our client is seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Manager to join them on a permanent, full-time basis. This opportunity offers stability, longevity and professional development.

Reporting directly to the MD, the Quality Assurance Manager will be responsible for:

• Maintaining and improving the Company's Quality Management System and ensure internal compliance
• Working with all departments to ensure their procedures are being followed and to improve their internal and cross-functional processes and procedures
• Ensure that the quality of current and newly introduced products is compliant and traceable
• Coordinate Quality activities with all over departments
• Develop and improve quality relationships with all customers of the Company
• Responsible for all Quality activities and personnel in the Quality Department for the Company
• Provide strong leadership in the day-to-day operations of the Quality department and mentor the members of the team
• Establish performance goals for all departmental employees and monitor performance on a continual basis
• Oversee all hiring, appraisal, training and discipline of Quality personnel
• Member of the Company's Management team
• Produce the Quality element of the company's annual Budget
• Formulate the departmental strategy aligned to the overall Company strategy
• Embed a Continuous Improvement culture within the Quality Dept and contribute to the Continuous Improvement programme across the site

Requirements:

• HND or equivalent qualification in Engineering or a related technical field required
• Minimum 5 years experience in a Manufacturing environment
• Ability to articulate (verbally and in writing), defend and negotiate Quality expectations with internal and external customers at all levels of management
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to guide and educate/train at all levels

Just Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a well-regarded organisation at the forefront of its sector that is looking to add a Customer Service Administrator to its team, due to growth – based on the outskirts of Halstead.

The main purpose of the role is to service current and prospective customers by receiving and processing orders, enquiries and general information in a timely and courteous manner.

Key tasks include:

• Answering incoming calls, giving product information, lead times, dealing with general enquiries and queries, redirecting calls to relevant departments
• Raising and inputting orders and proforma invoices
• Raising quotations
• Amending orders, as required
• Scanning documentation
• Liaising with Areas Sales Managers and responding to their requests
• Arranging couriers and/or carriers as required
• Any general office associated duties

Key requirements for the role:

• Excellent computer skills
• Good eye for detail
• The ability to work well under pressure
• Courteous

Previous experience requirements:

• Previous Customer Service Administrative experience gained within an office environment
• Excellent telephone manner with the ability to communicate at all levels
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and experience of in-house systems
• Ability to multi-task and prioritise own workload
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal
• Understanding of the importance of data protection and adherence to the process

Offering free parking and an excellent working environment, this is a great opportunity to join a growing team.

Working Monday to Friday 37.5 hours per week - offering a competitive salary and company benefits.

Want to work in a safe, clean environment?
And have the possibility of ongoing work?

Just Recruitment is recruiting for a Temporary Production Operative to be based in Needham Market.

Duties include:

• Ensure all final and completed products are packed to the customer specifications                               
• Informing Line Leaders of defects found in the products
• Keep machines supplied with packing materials and labels
• Assist the Line Leaders with handovers and changeovers
• Responsible for general cleanliness of the production area and removal of production and general waste
• Check products on the line for quality and defects
• Basic production duties carried out in a fast-paced environment

Working hours:

8.30am - 5.00pm Monday to Friday