Tyne and Wear

Production Operative

Major Recruitment is recruiting Production Operators in partnership with Lear, a global automotive technology leader in Seating and E-Systems, is Making every drive better™ by delivering intelligent in-vehicle experiences for customers around the world.

Lear’s diverse team of talented employees in 38 countries is driven by a commitment to innovation, operational excellence, and sustainability as we live our values to Be Inclusive, Be Inventive, and Get Results the Right Way.

OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE JOB

Production Operators are required to carry out Seat Assembly work on a semi-automated production line using a variety of hand held tools in order to meet production targets in accordance with quality standards. Operators are required to work shifts. Full flexibility is required with regard to shifts and working times.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Working as part of a team performing a number of operations in the assembly of automotive seats
  • Achieve production targets
  • Achieve quality standards
  • Ensure a high level of housekeeping
  • Take an active role in health and safety activities on site
  • Actively work on continuous improvement activities with the team

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Ability to work unsupervised
  • Desire to constantly improve
  • Determination
  • Dedication
  • Motivation

SHIFT PATTERNS

Must be able to work all shifts below

  • Days 06:45 – 15:00
  • Days 07:00 – 15:15
  • Backs 16:35 – 00:50
  • Backs 16:20 – 00:35

Free onsite parking and subsidised canteen

These roles are on a long term ongoing temporary basis with a view to permanent, subject to a qualifying period

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Production Operative

Major Recruitment is recruiting Production Operators in partnership with Lear, a global automotive technology leader in Seating and E-Systems, is Making every drive better™ by delivering intelligent in-vehicle experiences for customers around the world.

Lear’s diverse team of talented employees in 38 countries is driven by a commitment to innovation, operational excellence, and sustainability as we live our values to Be Inclusive, Be Inventive, and Get Results the Right Way.

OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE JOB

Production Operators are required to carry out Seat Assembly work on a semi-automated production line using a variety of hand held tools in order to meet production targets in accordance with quality standards. Operators are required to work shifts. Full flexibility is required with regard to shifts and working times.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Working as part of a team performing a number of operations in the assembly of automotive seats
  • Achieve production targets
  • Achieve quality standards
  • Ensure a high level of housekeeping
  • Take an active role in health and safety activities on site
  • Actively work on continuous improvement activities with the team

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Ability to work unsupervised
  • Desire to constantly improve
  • Determination
  • Dedication
  • Motivation

SHIFT PATTERNS

Must be able to work all shifts below

  • Days 06:45 – 15:00
  • Days 07:00 – 15:15
  • Backs 16:35 – 00:50
  • Backs 16:20 – 00:35

Free onsite parking and subsidised canteen

These roles are on a long term ongoing temporary basis with a view to permanent, subject to a qualifying period

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Mechanical Test Technician

A Test Technician with a mechanical / piping background is ought to support a busy R&D Team

You will be responsible for providing solutions, design input, development & verification of new components for implementation into gas, hydraulic and process systems as part of the engineering process. You will be able to understand Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID’s), fabrication drawings, system designs and GA drawings in both 2D and 3D CAD packages. You will be responsible for the testing and implementation of components into systems, including specification, purchasing, testing and verification to improve the quality and reliability of systems ready for use in the market. You will ensure that all testing and validation is completed in a safe manner and complete comprehensive test reports in accordance with company standards.

THE RIGHT PERSON

The successful candidate will have previous experience of working in a R&D working environment ideally in an engineering and/or manufacturing organisation. They will be able to demonstrate experience in reading engineering drawings, reviewing client specification and identifying quality requirements. You will ideally have experience of testing & validation and ideally have a good knowledge of pressure component standards such as PED, ASME VIII etc and hazardous environments (ATEX etc). Good communication and documentation skills are essential. Ideally you will be educated to HND / Degree level. Experience of working with hydraulics, chemical or gas flow systems would be advantageous.

This is a varied and interesting role with interesting technical challenges and projects. The company offers a good benefits package and career development opportunities

APPLY NOW

If you would like more information on the role please call Adam Jones at Major Recruitment or click Apply Now to send your CV

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Control Systems Engineer / PLC Programmer

Control Systems Design Engineer / PLC Programmer – £40-45K + Good benefits package

A Control Systems Design Engineer with experience of designing and developing PLC based control solutions using Siemens TIA Portal is needed by an expanding Engineering company.

Your main responsibility will be for the programming of the control solutions associated to specialist systems. This will include

  • PLC programming supporting Electrical concept system design including drafting diagrams and sourcing components.
  • Write and Document Programs
  • Produce flow diagrams
  • Write robust programs using automation software (Siemens TIA primarily, others beneficial)
  • Understand Programming languages (such as Ladder Logic, ST, SFC, Function Block)
  • Create HMI and SCADA projects
  • Prepare documentation for the program’s intended use as well as any safety related instructions
  • Support standardization of programs
  • Support operation and maintenance manuals/documentation

You will also be responsible for determining test criteria, software / system testing, installation and technical support.

YOUR SKILLS

The ideal candidate will be HND / Degree qualified with around 5 years’ experience of developing PLC based control systems. You will also need to be able to take a client specification and develop a suitable software solution from first principles and create the code from scratch. Good analytical and troubleshooting skills are essential and you will need to be able to anticipate and avoid any potential issues that may arise during the development process. A good knowledge of Electrical Engineering & Standards and electrical & software engineering principles is essential as are good interpersonal skills, the ability to use a wide range of software packages and draw and interpret Flow diagrams (Visio etc).

This is a varied and interesting role with interesting technical challenges and projects. The company offers a good benefits package and career development opportunities

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If you would like more information on the role please call Adam Jones at Major Recruitment or click Apply Now to send your CV

Facilities Technician

Salary: £30.000

Hours: 39 hours; Mon – Thurs: 7.30 am – 4.30 pm (with a 30 minute unpaid break) and Fri: 7.30 am – 12.30 pm.

Location: Houghton Le Spring

Holiday: 26 days plus bank holidays

Key Tasks / Responsibilities

  • Support the development and maintaining of a world class facility
  • Complete internal improvement actions including fabrication, re-layout of areas, etc.
  • Timely completion of works order requests to a high standard
  • Ensure compliance to required standards and regulations
  • Liaise & management of required contractors to support repair & improvement works (including contractor induction, PO process, etc.)
  • Deliver facilities requirements in line with budget expectations
  • Upkeep & general maintenance TPM’s of all build & shipping pallets
  • Administration of purchase orders for facilities requirements, production tooling & housekeeping consumables
  • Support continuous improvement activities as required throughout the plant
  • Comply with all HSE practices & policies
  • Assist with weekly fire alarm & emergency light testing
  • General DIY including TV monitors , projectors & furniture installs.
  • General Maintenance tasks including plumbing , paint & decorating projects.
  • Support other suitable tasks within the plant as requested

Required Skills and Experiences

  • 2 Years experience working in a similar role
  • Experience with hardware tools and electrical equipment
  • Good problem-solving abilities
  • Automotive experience preferred

Benefits:

  • Overtime rates payable for pre-approved OT (Mid-week day shift rare 1.33; Sat rate 1.5; Sun rate: 2)
  • Death in Service scheme
  • Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
  • Access to Instant Discounts through Salary’s Extra.

Project Engineer (SCADA / Control Systems)

A Project Engineer with experience of delivering SCADA / Control Systems solutions is sought by a Tyneside Engineering business

Working in a Projects team you will be responsible for managing the design, integration, testing and commissioning of automation projects throughout the entire project life-cycle.

Salary is £40-45K + benefits

The role will involve interpreting clients’ requirements, to design, engineer, integrate, test, and deliver the solution in a professional and timely manner, interfacing with customers on all technical elements and schedules and engaging with subcontractors and external suppliers for the delivery of projects.

Key responsibilities will be to: –

  • Designing, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of PLC, SCADA, and HMI systems in automation projects.
  • Produce specifications / drawings and agree with customers.
  • Integrate and configure software, hardware, communications, and external devices.
  • Drive projects to achieve an “on-time” project delivery, within budget.
  • Project engineering, configuration, integration, and test.
  • Assist in the preparation and approvals of bills of materials and manufacturing drawings and where necessary interface with suppliers.
  • Prepare project documentation such as design specifications, factory acceptance tests, site acceptance tests and operation and maintenance manuals.
  • Participate in project meetings and assist in the scheduling of activities.
  • Undertake FAT, SAT, site installation and commissioning activities where necessary.

To succeed in this varied and interesting role you will need the following skills, experience and personal qualities

  • ONC/HNC in Electrical / Electronic / Software Engineering or related subject
  • Proven track record of delivering projects, preferably within SCADA and Automation sectors; ideally within the LV/MV/HV Electricity Transmission & Distribution Industry.
  • Knowledge of communications systems and SCADA protocols such as Modbus, DNP, and IEC 61850.
  • Experience of implementation using PLC logic.
  • Experience of configuration of HMI software
  • Ability to work independently and within a small team environment.
  • Excellent internal and external communication skills
  • Exceptional attention to detail.
  • Be willing to travel for site testing and commissioning work when required.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Can-do’ attitude – enthusiastic and willing to learn.

This is an exciting role with a growing North East based company. If you would like more information, please call Adam Jones at Major Recruitment or click Apply now to send your CV and we will contact you promptly

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Quality Technician

A Quality Technicianr is sought by an expanding North Tyneside based manufacturing company

You will be responsible for all ensuring products are manufactured to a high standard of quality and ISO standards are complied with including: –

  • Investigation & identification root cause of Quality/Process concerns & rejects, and ensuring that effective Countermeasures, Corrective Actions & Preventative Actions are implemented through the use of Quality Tools (8D, 5WHY, Poke Yoke)
  • Overseeing the quality inspection process
  • Examination, analysis and reprocessing of customer returns
  • Issue of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Work Instructions (WI) in relation to process operations and product assembly
  • Creation of Quality Standards documentation for material and Inspection procedures
  • Carry out internal and supplier audits
  • Responsible for the Calibration of measuring equipment, including internal checks and externally calibrated equipment

You will need experience as a Quality Technician within a small to medium manufacturing environment. Experience of quality inspection and documentation is essential. This role would suit someone who is an engineering graduate with an interest in Quality or someone with 2-3 years as an Inspector / Technician who is looking for a role with good technical and career development opportunities. A positive and proactive attitude, good communication skills and attention to detail are personal qualities that will lead to success in this role

Please call Adam Jones at Major Recruitment or click Apply Now to send your CV to this exciting role

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Field Service Engineer

A Field Service Engineer with an Electrical background is needed by a growing engineering company

As a Field Service Engineer you will be responsible for the service, maintenance, repair and overhaul of electrical, instrumentation and mechanical systems. Your main duties will include: –

Main Duties & Responsibilities

  • Safe, correct, and efficient preventive and routine maintenance of equipment and machinery
  • Diagnostics of faults and issues of equipment, machinery, and systems
  • Repair of equipment, machinery (electrical & mechanical) and systems
  • Correctly disassemble, inspect, clean, replace and re-assemble mechanical assemblies
  • Installation of electro-mechanical systems in accordance with safety standards and regulations
  • Electro-mechanical system testing and commissioning
  • Completion of risk assessments, reports, and certificates
  • Equipment and machinery health checks
  • Liaise with customer about works and suggested (any) remedial actions
  • Have the knowledge, understanding and competency to identify potential regulation breaches and feedback to the office
  • Feedback to the technical team with improvement suggestions

The successful candidate will need the following skills & personal qualities

  • Electrical/electronic hands-on practical skills
  • Mechanical hands-on practical skills – maintenance experience
  • Appropriate engineering/electrical experience and training such as an apprenticeship
  • Level 3 engineering or technical qualifications (e.g. ONC/ NVQ L3/ C&G L3)
  • Full clean UK driving licence
  • Ability to pass security clearance
  • IT literate with email and MS suite such as Word and Excel
  • Ability to travel and stay overnight regularly (up to 1 week at a time with 2/3 nights typical)

This role is Field-based with 80% on site/traveling and 20% factory and would ideally suit an experienced multi-skilled maintenance technician/engineer who enjoys travelling and variety in their work, as each day provides its own challenges. You will need the ability to apply technical knowledge to solve problems, a strong safety awareness and culture, good problem-solving skills and the ability to remain composed under pressure

Benefits include overtime at 1.333 x hourly rate – weekdays (1.5 x hourly rate – weekend/bank holiday) or hours in lieu/flexitime for overtime, fully expensed travel, full product training and qualification, and long service awards.

If you would like to join a growing company with a rewarding and collaborative working environment please call Adam Jones at Major Recruitment or click Apply Now

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Salaried or Partner GP

Job ID: GP-280721-474

Salaried or Partner GP

Work within an impressive established yet ‘cosy’ GP Surgery based in Tyne and Wear where they boast having a solid team of clinicians having 3 GPs in place, an advanced nurse practitioner as well as a fantastic set of Practice Nurses.

Benefit from a strong workflow process, clinical support, a robust organisation structure and more, to make your day to day as smooth as it can be.

Regular meetings to discuss cases, share ideas and help shape the culture of the whole practice and wider team.

This practice invests in its staff development, the surgery itself, process improvement as well as hiring, to ensure the surgery is a well organised and sustainably ran practice.

If you are a newly qualified GP looking to build a strong career and learn new skills, or even an experienced GP looking to make their mark in a new challenge, then this is the practice for you!

Details and Requirements:

Position: Salaried or Partner GP

Location: Tyne and Wear; Blaydon-on-Tyne

Hours: 4 – 8 sessions considered

Salary: £Negotiable + Indemnity + NHS Pension + 6 weeks Holiday + 1 week Study + BH

Registration Requirements: Full GMC Registration

Newly Qualified GP Applications Welcome

Major Recruitment act under the strictest of confidentiality and are completely independent, which ensures we act in your best interests to get what you want in your next role.

For a confidential chat please call or text 07778 156 086 or alternatively email dominic@major-recruitment.com – we look forward to working with you.

Salaried GP

JOB ID: 120821-1787

Salaried GP

Benefit from no home visits and contractual terms that are in line, if not better than, the BMA model.

A fantastic opportunity has opened up in Newcastle, for a Salaried GP looking to embrace new ways of working in a forward-thinking practice. In this role, you will be an integral part of the team, having regular meetings alongside an open door culture, allowing you to have your input into the direction of the practice.

They have a robust, permanent, multi-disciplinary team in place, which leads to an efficient well-supported workflow for clinicians; they see themselves as having a fantastic, ‘family’ environment of openness and support for each other. From the receptionists to the administrators and clinicians, everyone works well together. If you are looking for a new challenge, in a positive practice you have not experienced before, this is the role for you.

Due to the quality of the service given and putting their patients first, the practice has established a quality reputation and the Salaried GP team enjoy their working day. In addition, as a Salaried GP, you will also benefit from flexibility in terms of what your working week would look like.

KEY BENEFITS

  • No Home Visits
  • BMA model contract and other benefits
  • 4 Salaried GP’s, 1 ANP & 2 Practice Nurses
  • Work alongside and in a practice that has a GP Trainer
  • High QOF achievement / CQC Rated as Good in all areas
  • Fully support any interests
  • Effective and Streamlined Admin process
  • Career development and progression
  • Support and Autonomy where needed

This role is suitable for both newly qualified General Practitioner candidates’, and General Practitioner candidates who are already established. All enquiries will be informal, confidential and with no obligation; please feel free to get in touch to learn more.

Details and Requirements:

Location: Newcastle

Sessions: up to 8 sessions

Salary Range (WTE): £Negotiable + Indemnity + NHS Pension + 6 weeks holiday + Study Leave + BH

Registration Requirements: Full GMC Registration

Newly Qualified Applicants Welcome

Major Recruitment act under the strictest of confidentiality and are completely independent, which ensures we act in your best interests to get what you want in your next role.

For a confidential chat please call or text 07929 660834 or alternatively email RichardWestcott@major-recruitment.com – we look forward to working with you.