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Fitter & Assembler (Late Shift)

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Fitter & Assembler (Late Shift)

Location: Aylesbury

Salary: £29,640 – £31,200 DOE
Shift Premium: +15% shift allowance
Hours: Full-time, Monday – Thursday (PM Shift)

  • Monday – Wednesday: 1:30pm – 11:30pm
  • Thursday: 1:30pm – 11:00pm

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Fitter & Assembler to join a busy manufacturing environment based in Aylesbury. This role is ideal for someone with a strong mechanical background who takes pride in precision assembly and high-quality workmanship.

This is a late shift position, offering an attractive 15% shift premium in addition to base salary.

Key Responsibilities

  • Carry out fitting and assembly of components to a high standard.
  • Read and interpret engineering drawings, including Third Angle Projection drawings.
  • Follow technical instructions from engineers, supervisors, and team leaders.
  • Ensure all work meets strict quality and specification requirements.
  • Carry out in-process and final quality checks.
  • Operate machinery and production equipment safely when required.
  • Maintain a clean, safe and organised working environment.
  • Comply fully with Health & Safety procedures at all times.
  • Support continuous improvement activities across the production area.
  • Assist in other production duties as required.

Requirements

  • Minimum 2 years’ experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
  • Strong background in mechanical fitting or assembly.
  • Ability to confidently read engineering drawings (including Third Angle Projection).
  • High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to prioritise workload.
  • Positive, reliable and hands-on attitude.

Benefits

  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays
  • 15% shift premium
  • Pension scheme
  • Life assurance
  • Health cash plan
  • On-site parking
  • Electric vehicle charging points
  • Social events
  • Seasonal flu vaccinations

Overview

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Fitter / Assembler looking for a stable PM shift role within a growing manufacturing environment.

INDKD

Fitter & Assembler (Mechancial Assembly)

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Fitter & Assembler (Mechancial Assembly)

Location: Aylesbury
Salary: £29,640 – £31,200 per annum (DOE)
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 6:00am – 2:00pm (37.5 hours per week)

The Opportunity

We are recruiting for an experienced Fitter & Assembler to join a busy manufacturing team based in Aylesbury. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong manufacturing background who takes pride in producing high-quality work and enjoys working within a fast-paced production environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Carry out fitting and assembly of components to a high standard.
  • Read and accurately interpret engineering drawings, including Third Angle Projection drawings.
  • Follow work instructions and assembly procedures to ensure products are manufactured to specification.
  • Maintain excellent attention to detail to ensure quality standards are consistently achieved.
  • Carry out quality checks throughout the manufacturing process.
  • Operate production machinery and equipment safely and efficiently where required.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives within the production department.
  • Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment.
  • Comply with all Health & Safety policies and company procedures.
  • Assist across different production areas when required.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 2 years’ experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
  • Previous fitting and assembly experience.
  • Ability to confidently read and interpret engineering drawings, including Third Angle Projection drawings.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
  • Able to work independently as well as part of a team.
  • Good problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritise workload and work to deadlines.
  • Positive attitude and strong work ethic.

Benefits

  • 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
  • Company pension.
  • Life assurance.
  • Health cash plan.
  • On-site parking.
  • Electric vehicle charging points.
  • Seasonal flu vaccination.
  • Company social events.

If you have experience within a manufacturing environment and are looking for a stable, long-term opportunity with an established employer in Aylesbury, we’d be pleased to hear from you.

INDKD

Team Leader – Production

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Team Leader (Production/Warehouse)

Permanent | Full-Time | 4 on 4 off Days and Nights

Are you an experienced Team Leader with a background in manufacturing, logistics or warehouse operations? Do you enjoy leading by example in a fast-paced environment where quality, safety and performance are key?

Our client is looking for a proactive and motivated Team Leader to join their operations team. This is a hands-on role, responsible for leading a team to achieve production targets while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead, motivate and develop a team of operatives to achieve production and quality targets.
  • Plan and organise daily workloads to ensure smooth operational performance.
  • Monitor production output and machine performance, recording downtime and identifying opportunities for improvement.
  • Promote and enforce health and safety procedures, ensuring compliance across the team.
  • Carry out quality checks in line with company procedures.
  • Complete production reports and operational documentation accurately and on time.
  • Produce shift plans and ensure effective communication through detailed shift handovers.
  • Allocate labour efficiently to meet changing production demands.
  • Support the management team by providing cover when required.
  • Coordinate agency staffing where necessary in line with production requirements.
  • Monitor stock levels, stock rotation (FIFO) and assist with purchase order requests.
  • Ensure housekeeping standards are maintained throughout the operation.
  • Carry out pre-start equipment checks and ensure safe use of machinery and MHE.
  • Ensure PPE requirements are followed and hygiene standards are maintained.
  • Report accidents, near misses and safety concerns promptly, supporting investigations where required.
  • Promote a positive safety culture and ensure all operational procedures and records remain up to date.

About You

We’re looking for someone who has:

  • Previous experience in a Team Leader or Supervisory role within a manufacturing, warehouse or logistics environment.
  • Strong leadership and people management skills.
  • Excellent organisational and communication abilities.
  • A proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement.
  • A good understanding of health and safety practices within an operational environment.
  • The ability to work under pressure and meet production deadlines.
  • Confidence using production reports and completing administrative tasks accurately.

What’s on Offer

  • Permanent, full-time position.
  • Opportunity to join a well-established and growing business.
  • Ongoing training and development.
  • Supportive working environment with opportunities for career progression.
  • Competitive salary, depending on experience.

If you’re an enthusiastic leader looking for your next challenge in a fast-paced operational environment, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to find out more.

QA Technician

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QA Technician | Quality Inspector | Manufacturing | Engineering

Location: Staffordshire
Salary: £15 per hour – will increase
Hours: Monday – Thursday 07:30 – 16:30 | Friday 07:30 – 12:00

Major Recruitment are hiring an experienced QA Technician to join our clients ever growing Quality team in Lichfield. This is an excellent opportunity for a quality-focused individual with manufacturing or engineering experience to join a well-established and expanding business.

We are looking for candidates with previous experience who are confident carrying out inspections, interpreting engineering drawings and supporting continuous improvement.

The Role

  • Conducting first-off, in-process and final inspections

  • Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and specifications

  • Carrying out dimensional inspections using verniers, micrometres, height gauges and inspection equipment

  • Completing inspection reports and quality documentation accurately

  • Supporting investigations into non-conformances and corrective actions

  • Assisting with root cause analysis and continuous improvement activities

  • Supporting internal audits and process checks

  • Working closely with production and engineering teams to resolve quality issues

  • Supporting the maintenance of ISO quality standards and systems

Skills & Experience Required

Essential

  • Previous experience within a QA Technician, Quality Technician or Quality Inspector position

  • Manufacturing or engineering background

  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings

  • Experience using measuring and inspection equipment

  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy

  • Good communication and organisational skills

  • Ability to work independently and within a team environment

Desirable

  • Experience within fabrication, welding, machining or precision engineering

  • Knowledge of ISO 9001 quality systems

  • Internal auditing experience

  • Understanding of root cause analysis and continuous improvement methods

  • CMM experience

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing manufacturing business where quality is at the centre of operations. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining and improving quality standards across the business, with opportunities for long-term development and progression.

If you are an experienced QA Technician or Quality Inspector looking for your next opportunity within manufacturing or engineering, we would like to hear from you.

INDAS

Glass Operative

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Major Recruitment is recruiting Glass Operative for one of the leading UK glass manufacturer experiencing significant growth.

Key Responsibilities

Glass operatives will be tasked with operating manufacturing machinery, performing quality checks on glass products, ensuring the workspace remains organized and safe, and following strict safety procedures while working in a hot environment with Kevlar protective equipment provided.

Essential Criteria

  • All applicants are required to undergo drug screening, and a clear test result must be provided prior to commencing employment. The cost of the drug test will be fully covered by the client.
  • Previous hands-on experience in manufacturing, preferably within the glass industry
  • Willingness to work in warm conditions wearing Kevlar PPE
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing setting
  • Physically capable to meet the demands of manual handling tasks
  • Must show flexibility and commitment to rotating shift schedules

Shift Details & Pay Rates

  • Shifts run Monday to Friday, rotating weekly between 6am-2pm and 2pm-10pm
  • Standard rate: £14.53 per hour
  • Overtime rate: £21.80 per hour

What’s Offered

  • Pathway to a permanent role after 12 successful weeks
  • Free onsite parking for all staff
  • 28 days paid holiday annually

This opportunity is perfect for those with solid manufacturing backgrounds, especially in glass, looking for stable, long-term employment.

If you believe you are a suitable candidate for this position, please submit your CV along with a brief cover letter.

Major Recruitment Huddersfield

01484 437818

INDAC

Overhead Crane Operator

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Major Recruitment are currently recruiting for an experienced Warehouse Operative / Overhead Crane Operator to join a well-established busy precision tube manufacturer in Dudley

This is a great opportunity for individuals with steel industry experience, eeking a stable, full-time role with the potential to secure a permanent contract.

Job Details:

  • Location: Dudley
  • Contract: Temp to Perm
  • Shift Pattern: Rotating weekly shifts
    • 6:00am – 2:00pm £13.35ph
    • 2:00pm – 10:00pm £13.35ph
    • 10:00pm – 06:00am £14.35ph
    • ⚠️ You must be able to work ALL 3 SHIFTS
    • Monday to Friday – Full time
    • Overtime may be available

Key Responsibilities

  • Safely handling and moving steel tube bundles within the warehouse
  • Operating overhead cranes and lifting equipment
  • Loading and unloading deliveries and outgoing orders
  • Picking, preparing, and dispatching customer orders
  • Carrying out quality checks on products before storage and dispatch
  • Labelling and tracking stock accurately
  • Maintaining a clean, safe, and organised working environment

Requirements

  • Previous experience in the Steel industry
  • Overhead crane experience is essential
  • Strong awareness of health & safety practices
  • Good attention to detail and accuracy
  • Ability to work as part of a team and in a fast paced environment
  • Basic computer skills
  • Flexible and reliable with a willingness to work rotating shifts

Please click to apply

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Aluminium Fabricator

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Major Recruitment Huddersfield are looking for a motivated Aluminium Fabricator with experience in MIG welding (and TIG desirable but not essential) to join our friendly fabrication department.

Experience working with steel as well as aluminium is advantageous. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a hands-on approach and a passion for craftsmanship to contribute to exciting projects and grow their career with a trusted and supportive employer.

As an Aluminium Fabricator, you’ll play a key role in producing and assembling aluminium and steel components to the highest standards of accuracy, durability, and finish. Working from technical drawings, you’ll help us deliver excellent results for our clients while maintaining the quality and reliability we’re known for. We’re looking for someone who is flexible, reliable, and committed – and in return, we offer a positive workplace where overtime is available when business demands require it.

Key Responsibilities

  • Fabricate and assemble aluminium and steel components with precision and accuracy.
  • Carry out MIG work (and TIG where applicable) to ensure strength, durability, and a high-quality finish.
  • Read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
  • Check completed work meets required standards for quality and durability.
  • Follow internal production processes and update progress where required.
  • Work closely with colleagues and supervisors to ensure smooth project completion.

Candidate Requirements

  • Proven experience in aluminium fabrication (experience with steel desirable).
  • Skilled in MIG welding (TIG desirable but not essential).
  • Ability to read and work from technical drawings.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
  • Flexible, reliable, and willing to work overtime when required.
  • Good teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • Confident in taking on new challenges.
  • Hands-on and practical, with an eye for detail.
  • Team player with a positive, can-do attitude.
  • Looking to build a long-term career in the signmaking industry.
  • Commitment to health, safety, and compliance in everything you do.

Why Join Us?

You won’t just join a workplace – you’ll join a team that values your skills, supports your development, and celebrates success together. You’ll be part of a busy, friendly fabrication department in a fast-paced environment, with opportunities to learn, grow, and shape your future with a company that has been leading the industry for more than four decades.

Working rotating shifts

Monday to Thursday 7am to 3.30pm – Friday 7am to 3pm

Monday to Thursday 9am to 6.30pm – Friday 7am to 3pm

01484 437 818

INDAC

Stores, Quality & Driving Operative

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My Telford based client is currently recruiting for an experienced Stores / Quality and occasional Driving position.

As part of the Stores and Quality Team, you would be working for a family-owned Company within the light engineering sector, manufacturing a range of products made from a variety of materials. You would have to be prepared to make deliveries to customers one day a week.

Salary is negotiable depending on previous experience

28 days annual leave (inc. bank holidays) – some holidays are fixed due to Company shutdowns

8am – 4.30pm Monday to Thursday Friday 8am – 12.00pm

Responsibilities:

  • Identify and report any quality issues when goods are received and check.
  • Collate and prepare deliveries for despatch
  • General stocking & moving stock distribution on factory floor
  • Driving to a few customers with deliveries a few hours a week…

Experience and Skills:

  • From an Engineering background but not essential
  • Quality experience is desired
  • Previous stores experience
  • Full clean driving licence –

Contact Alex at Major Recruitment Telford for further information

We will carefully consider your application and advise you as to whether we are able to progress with your application, within 3 working days. If you do not hear from us within this time, your details will not be retained. If you’re not successful on this occasion, please continue to apply to future roles that we advertise.

Major Recruitment are an employment agency working on behalf of our clients. Should you be seeking a new permanent position, temporary assignment or contract, you will find our staff professional and courteous, and our interview process straight forward. We are located in thriving Telford, and we focus on jobs in Shropshire, Staffordshire, North Wales and Wolverhampton. Major Recruitment specialise in industrial, commercial, driving and technical recruitment.

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Good Inwards Inspector

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Major Recruitment Huddersfield are currently seeking a good in inspector for our prestigious client based in Shipley, West Yorkshire.

This position is for a Goods Inwards inspector, requiring the holder to take responsibility for multiple aspects of maintaining and monitoring incoming part inspection and quality assurance.

A goods inwards inspector is expected to have a strong knowledge of relevant Quality standards and procedures. They are also expected to be able to competently read an engineering drawing. Goods Inwards inspector should have a strong grasp over multiple measurement techniques and be able to use their knowledge and experience to devise the most suitable way to measure incoming parts. Ideally, prior experience of CMM programming and operation is desired, however training will be given on this.

Key duties include inspection of incoming parts when required by audit schedules, recording inspection results and maintaining of Goods Inwards systems/databases; programming of the CMM given an engineering drawing; reporting of inspection results to relevant stakeholders and supporting the Quality department with other quality related activities.

Reporting to the Quality Manager, this role will be responsible for supporting Quality Engineers and Technicians in ensuring incoming parts are of a high quality.

Key Responsibilities

  • Programming of CMM based on engineering drawings and incoming requests (training to be provided).
  • Utilising manual measurement techniques (height gauge, vernier calliper, Micrometer etc.) to complete measurement requests.
  • Ensuring all measurement reports are reported as per the drawing/request.
  • Maintaining of Goods Inwards systems/databases (METRO, component history etc.
  • Managing of CIGMA MRP system to ensure parts are booked into the system correctly and ensuring Quality Control locks are in place where necessary.
  • Conducting incoming part inspection based on available audit schedules.
  • Conducting quality inspection on current stock when Quality issues are reported.
  • Assisting quality inspectors/engineers with investigations into quality concerns

Skills

  • Attention to detail, with the ability to detect subtle differences and ensure precision.
  • Knowledge of parts and components to understand and interpret standards and drawings.
  • Good use of measuring equipment. Skilled in precision measuring and an understanding of factors that can affect measurement.
  • A problem-solver able to identity, analyze and resolve potential quality issues.
  • Good at keeping track of their own activities in a logical way.
  • Motivated to make a difference in a challenging and dynamic production environment.
  • Computer skills would be of benefit including Microsoft Office, MS-team, SharePoint, and Email.
  • A strong-willed individual who understands why their role is important to the company.
  • Ability to understand and Interpret drawings and Geometric Tolerancing

Working hours

Rotatong two week shift pattern

Week 1 6am to 2pm Monday to Thursday, 6am to 11am Friday

Week 2 2pm to 10pm Monday to Thursday, 11am to 4pm Friday

25 days holiday + Statutory

Onsite subsidised canteen

Discounted Gym Membership

Retail discounts

Pension

Free Parking

INDAC

FLT Counterbalance Driver

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We are currently recruiting for an experienced FLT Counterbalance Driver to join a busy team in Huddersfield, HD3.

This is a varied role with a 50/50 split between FLT work and warehouse or production duties, so we are looking for someone flexible, reliable, and happy to support across the site as needed.

Working hours: Monday to Friday, 6:00am – 2:00pm
Pay rate: £13.00 per hour

Key responsibilities:

  • Operating a counterbalance forklift truck safely and efficiently.
  • Supporting warehouse operations including loading, unloading, and stock movement.
  • Assisting with production duties when required.
  • Moving materials, pallets, and finished goods around site.
  • Carrying out basic stock checks and ensuring accurate handling of goods.
  • Following all health and safety procedures at all times.
  • Keeping work areas clean, organised, and safe.
  • Working closely with team members to ensure smooth daily operations.

What we are looking for:

  • Valid FLT Counterbalance licence.
  • Previous warehouse, production, or FLT experience.
  • A good work ethic and willingness to be flexible.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.
  • Ability to work well as part of a team.

INDAC