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Just Recruitment is working with a long-standing manufacturing business based in Sudbury to recruit a 'Plastic Moulding Technician' to join their team.

The key purpose of this role is to set moulding machines under the direct supervision of the Supervisor/Manager and to ensure the smooth running of the production process and guarantee that all products are produced to the stated specifications.

Key duties include:

• Setting the correct tool into the moulding machine as required, using clamps, bolts and hand tools as necessary.
• Setting machine controls to regulate temperature, moulding pressure and cycle time according to the specification/procedures for each job card.
• Ensuring the correct raw materials are added to the hopper and then commencing production.
• Being responsible for ensuring that the machine operator is aware of the necessary work required of them for the correct quality of the finished product.
• Carrying out all repairs and maintenance as required throughout the shift.
• Liaising with the General Manager to ensure the smooth running of the shop floor and organisation of the work schedule.
• Reporting any problems, breakdowns, staffing issues, etc., to the General Manager or Administrator in a timely fashion.
• Ensuring that all machines are set and ready to run for the Operators to commence their shift.
• Ensuring that each operator is completely aware of all aspects of the work that they are given to do and understands the importance of Quality Checking and hourly checking procedures.
• Ensuring that all product is correctly labelled and identifiable, including anything in the regrind room.
• Ensuring that good housekeeping is maintained at all times.

Key requirements for this role include:

• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to plan and organise within strict deadlines.
• Excellent team worker, with the ability and self-discipline to work alone effectively.
• Positive approach to production support and customer service.
• Highly driven and self-motivated.
• Maintains a professional attitude, keeps calm and controlled.
• Confident working in a demanding and pressurised environment.
• Adaptable and flexible in approach to change.
• Proactive decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to use conceptual thinking and awareness to generate new ideas.

This is a Monday to Friday role, working on a split shift schedule.

Free parking is available on-site.

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.

Just Temps is proud to be supporting our client based in Sudbury, Suffolk, in their search for a reliable and hardworking Warehouse Operative to join their busy team.

The role:

This is a demanding role that involves a mix of outdoor yard work and factory duties. The work environment can be dusty, and tasks often involve heavy lifting, so you’ll need to be okay with heavy lifting and happy working outdoors in all weather conditions.

Key responsibilities include:

• Manual handling of goods and materials
• Yard work, including loading/unloading
• General warehouse and factory duties
• Keeping work areas clean and safe
• Adhering to all health & safety procedures

Requirements include:

• Previous experience in a similar role is preferred
• Comfortable with heavy lifting and active work
• Reliable, punctual, and hard-working
• Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Good team player with a positive attitude

Benefits include:

• Full-time hours, Monday to Friday – 8.00am to 5.00pm
• Support from the Just Temps team throughout your placement
• Opportunity for ongoing work

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.

Just Temps is seeking a Production Supervisor on behalf of a company located on the outskirts of Sudbury, Suffolk. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established manufacturing company on a temp-to-perm basis, offering a varied and hands-on role in a fast-paced production environment.

About the role:

As a Production Supervisor, you’ll play a key role in supporting daily manufacturing operations, working closely with the Production Manager to ensure targets are met and processes run smoothly. This is a rotational double day shift role (6am–2pm / 2pm–10pm), and you’ll need to be flexible to support business demands, including occasional overtime.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supervise daily production and packing operations
• Ensure machinery is operated safely and maintained properly
• Lead and motivate a small team, delegating tasks and managing performance
• Maintain stock levels of raw materials and packaging, ensuring correct rotation
• Achieve productivity targets and KPIs
• Promote best practices, continuous improvement, and excellent housekeeping
• Ensure compliance with health & safety and operational standards
• Support the training and development of team members

What we're looking for:

• Previous experience in a production/warehouse supervisory role (essential)
• Strong leadership and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication and organisation skills
• Confident using basic computer systems and completing shift reports
• Ability to remain calm and productive under pressure

Desirable (but not essential):

• Experience in manufacturing
• Counterbalance Forklift licence (or willingness to train)
• Basic knowledge of Health & Safety procedures (SOPs, risk assessments)
• HACCP awareness

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.

Just Recruitment is working with a growing, global, manufacturing business, based on the outskirts of Sudbury, Suffolk, to recruit a Senior Product Technologist to their 4 person NPD team.

The purpose of this role is to bring in-depth knowledge of product development and trends, producing samples in response to customer requests, and using your detailed understanding to advise the company’s Commercial, Technical, Operational and Quality teams on operational challenges.

Key duties include:

• Advise colleagues and customers using your detailed understanding of products.
• Lead recipe development activities and deliver successful trials/launches in collaboration with other departments.
• Work closely with commercial, technical, operational, and quality teams.
• Keep the business updated with industry trends, new ingredients and market demands.
• Prepare and participate in sensory evaluations and results evaluation/actions.
• Ensure all products comply with food safety, quality and legislative standards.

Role requirements include:

• Excellent palate with a proficiency in identifying organoleptic properties.
• Excellent communicator (written and verbal) with colleagues, customers and suppliers; effective stakeholder management is a key enabler in this role.
• Literate in English and have a capable grasp of mathematical calculations.
• Willing to learn new systems and processes; working knowledge of SharePoint and Excel.
• Strong skills in Microsoft 365 applications (Word, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint).
• Experience with testing in a laboratory environment + understanding results.

Working hours are from Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm — fully site-based.

You must have access to your own transport, due to the company’s location.

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 working with a growing organisation, based on the outskirts of Sudbury, to recruit a 'Purchasing Assistant' for their team.

The key purpose of this role is to support the Purchasing Manager, helping to manage costs and drive improvements in this critical area of the business. You will have a keen interest in solving challenges, collaborating with teams across the business.

Duties include:

• Assist in the procurement of indirect materials, raw materials and packaging materials necessary for production and projects, ensuring timely delivery, cost effectiveness and good quality.
• Collaborate with Production, Logistics, Engineering, Finance, IT and Quality Assurance teams to coordinate procurement activities and address any supply chain issues.
• Set up new supplier accounts in the ERP system and with the Finance department.
• Liaise with suppliers on quotes, issue/release purchase orders to them, and manage order confirmation, ETA dates and customers clearance, booking in deliveries with the Logistics team.
• Resolve invoice queries and obtain invoices.
• Research and identify potential new suppliers.
• Build relationships with existing/potential suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure any issues are resolved to the satisfaction of all parties.
• Monitor inventory levels, analyse demand forecasts and generate purchase orders to maintain optimal stock levels.
• Ensure compliance with company procurement policies, industry regulations and quality standards for products and documentation.
• Analyse procurement and inventory data using Excel to identify trends, opportunities for cost savings, and areas for process improvement.

Role requirements include:

• A commercial mindset - driven to manage costs and achieve great results in negotiations with suppliers, and implement improvements to the company’s processes to create efficient ways of working.
• Reliable, detail-oriented with the ability to manage your workload in alignment with business priorities.
• Ability to maintain and build good working relationships, internally and externally, with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experienced in using Microsoft Office applications, including setting up and using Excel for basic data analysis (ability to use formulas a plus).
• Able to learn new systems and processes.
• An understanding of purchasing/procurement and supply chain terminology and best practices to enable you to solve issues independently.
• Experience in using an ERP system.

Working hours for this role are from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.

This role is fully site-based, and due to the company’s location, you must have access to your own transport.

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