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Production Operative

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This is a great opportunity for someone with a production / Manufacturing background to work for our local client based in Thame!! If you have previous experience in soldering, assembly, wiring, Injection moulding, or testing and are looking for a new challenge, this could be the perfect position for you!!

What is in it for you?! Salary £26,319 Hourly rate of £13.67, working hours 2.30-11 Monday – Thursday 11-4 Friday, ongoing overtime available, good training and potential to work in different departments, enabling you to increase your level of skills. Temp to Perm 2-3 weeks temping only, then monthly paid Permanent Contract.

The purpose of the role: Working with minimum supervision, working in any area of component manufacturing, product assembly, wiring, and testing as required to meet delivery requirements.

Carry out component manufacturing, and product assembly to meet requirements documented in build instructions, drawings, BOM, or other related documents. Ensure all activities satisfy quality standards or other applicable standards.

The job is a long-term permanent position (payrolled) that is temporarily contracted with the K&D for 2-3 weeks before being transferred onto the client’s books.

What will you be doing?! Set up component manufacturing equipment (including EHRT, Plating line, and power presses) and product production areas to ensure they are run efficiently and effectively to meet requirements. Maintain a safe, orderly, and clean work area.

Liaise with Team Leaders and ensure stock levels are kept up to date. Ensure equipment is running efficiently and effectively, making maximum use of material, resources, and time.

Maintain machinery and equipment as required by TPM programs. Alert the Production Manager or other appropriate staff of any plant or equipment maintenance issues. Take an active part in all team working and continuous improvement initiatives.

The use of hand-vibrating tools may be required. Ear, eye, and face protection and other PPE may need to be worn. Manual handling will be required.

Secondary Activities / Tasks. To undertake any other duties and responsibilities as required/instructed to maintain and improve the efficiency, quality, and service provided by Production Services. Health & Safety – adherence to all Company Health & Safety Policies, Procedures, and Safe Working Practices. Attend Health Surveillance as appropriate. Attend training courses and participate in “on-the-job” training, as applicable to the development of job skills and mandatory Health and safety requirements.

What the client would like from you? previous experience setting up and using production equipment efficiently. Previous experience assembling products. Someone who can multi-task successfully. Good IT skills. Ability to interpret BOMs and analyse and work on drawings.

Nice to have skills but not essential?! Lean / Six Sigma qualification and experience. Knowledge of and experience in using ERP and Teamcenter or other CAD software.

If you believe these requirements match your skills, please apply here today and we will call immediately to discuss further!!

HR Manager

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Are you an experienced HR professional eager to support organisational growth? Do you excel at maintaining impartiality and building strong, confidential relationships with leaders?

My client, a well-established organisation comprising six depots and 150 employees, is seeking an HR Manager to join their growing team.

This role is site-based only.

Role Overview
Reporting to the Managing Director, the HR Manager will provide expert support to managers and employees, fostering a positive workplace culture. Responsible for the entire employee lifecycle, you’ll lead initiatives across recruitment, onboarding, benefits, learning and development, performance management, and HR administration while aligning HR practices with strategic goals.

As an integral part of the leadership structure, you will bring your loyalty, self-control, and conscientious approach to support and develop the people within the business. With your strong listening skills and a passion for creating positive change, you’ll drive initiatives that foster personal and group development, ensuring the team thrives at every level. This role offers an immediate opportunity to grow your team, building a high-performing HR function to support the organisation’s scaling objectives.

Key Responsibilities
The HR Manager will:

  • Establish a strong HR function, including recruitment and onboarding, to meet operational needs while the business scales.
  • Coordinate the modernisation of HR processes through technology to improve efficiency.
  • Oversee the development of a high-performance team in alignment with the company’s culture and objectives.

You will also develop and review HR policies to ensure professionalism and compliance while training and coaching managers on HR processes and legal updates. A key focus will be supporting managers with disciplinary, absence, and talent planning.

Administrative responsibilities include maintaining and updating HR records, policies, and job descriptions, ensuring the secure handling of personal data, and managing employee relations tasks such as grievances and performance reviews.

On the recruitment and onboarding side, you will oversee recruitment policies and plans, ensuring smooth inductions and effective probation reviews.

Collaborating with the Senior Leadership Team, you’ll work closely with the Managing Director on strategic HR objectives, align HR initiatives with business goals, and report on HR metrics such as recruitment activities and employee relations updates.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Full Driving License, preferably clean.
  • CIPD qualification or equivalent required.
  • Proven experience with flexible and methodical HR practices.
  • Comprehensive understanding of HR functions, including recruitment and performance management.
  • Strong expertise in operating HRIS systems.

Skills & Attributes

  • Loyalty and business-first mindset.
  • Impartial, professional relationship management.
  • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and IT proficiency (Advanced Excel preferred).
  • Superb mentoring and leadership abilities.
  • Business acumen with attention to detail and strategic foresight.

Location: Feltham
Hours: 42.5 hours per week
Benefits: 28 days’ holiday (including bank holidays), with additional days after two years of service
Salary: £60,000 – £70,000 DOE with £8,000 annual car allowance

This is an exciting opportunity to shape and enhance the HR function within a forward-thinking organisation. If you’re ready to make a lasting impact and grow your team, apply now!

Class 2 Driver

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This is a great opportunity for an experienced Class 2 driver to join our client, based just a few miles away from Aylesbury and within twenty minutes of High Wycombe and Oxford.

What is in it for you? As a Class 2 Driver, you will be contracted to 42.5 hours per week, plus overtime, an average of an additional 10 hours per week, which the clients need you to work, so good weekly pay is on offer!!

The salary will be £16.50 – £17 per hour, depending on experience and time served as a class 2 driver, mostly London and South East driving. This would ideally suit someone who knows the City.

The basic wage per week will be between £700-£725 for a class 2 driver, plus overtime.

Salary review normally takes place after a successful probation period and several training courses to support you in your new position as a class 2 driver.

You will also receive 22 days of holiday + bank holidays, and a generous 4%/4% Employer/Employee Contribution Pension Scheme.

Is this the right job for you? You will need to hold a clean, current HGV driving license, a digital tachograph card, completed driver’s CPC. Class 2 Driver.

If you have a driving licence category C+E these are advantageous. Exceptional people/communication skills are required( you will be driving onto busy construction sites where clear communication is critical ) plus good numeracy and literacy skills ( updating important documents )

Are you interested in this class 2 driver position? Feel free to apply here today, Once we have your details we look forward to speaking to you.

Field Service Maintenance Engineer

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K&D is delighted to support our local client, who is seeking an experienced and highly motivated professional to join their Field Service Support team.

As a skilled individual, you will be pivotal in maintaining our hire fleet, which includes mini cranes, glass lifting equipment, and glazing robots. Our client is looking for a multi-skilled mechanical/electrical-biased Engineer who embraces a can-do attitude and is comfortable with some customer-facing responsibilities.

Competitive Salary Range: £38,000 – £40,000 (£45,000 – £50,000 OTE)

Monday to Friday Work Schedule: 8.30 am to 5.30 pm

Generous Leave Entitlement: 24 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Optional Healthcare Scheme

Employer/Employee Contribution Pension Scheme: 4%/4%

Key Responsibilities:

Diagnose and rectify faults in our diverse range of machinery as a Field Service Maintenance Engineer.

Identify parts or components required to make suitable repairs, showcasing your expertise in field service maintenance.

Visit sites to repair defects when necessary, showcasing your on-site skills as a Field Service Maintenance Engineer.

Inspect, test, and certify the safety of all Electrical/Mechanical Plant in the fleet, demonstrating your commitment to safety in field service maintenance.

Install and commission new machinery and equipment, adhering to agreed levels of responsibility, manufacturer’s specifications, and current legislation in field service maintenance.

Experience, Knowledge & Skills:

Field service maintenance experience is preferred but not essential.

Be prepared to travel across the south of the UK to attend to customer issues on-site as a Field Service Maintenance Engineer.

Strong mechanical and electrical engineering experience, a key skill for a professional in field service maintenance.

Possess a recognized Engineering qualification in field service maintenance.

Understand the basics of AC/DC motors and generators, showcasing your technical knowledge in field service maintenance.

Use telematics for diagnostics, demonstrating your technological skills in field service maintenance.

Proficiency in electric portable tools, wiring and distribution systems, basic petrol and diesel engines/generators, pumps, and hydraulics, reflecting your versatility in field service maintenance.

The ability to read and interpret engineering diagrams and charts is a crucial skill for a professional in field service maintenance.

Understanding of health and safety requirements is a priority for a professional in field service maintenance.

Excellent communication and administrative skills, essential for a professional in field service maintenance.

Strong problem-solving ability, a trait inherent in a professional in field service maintenance.

Resourceful with high attention to detail, defining a successful professional in field service maintenance.

Interested? Then please apply here today!!

Production Operative

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Great opportunity for someone with a production / Manufacturing background to work for our local client based in Thame!! If you have previous experience in soldering, assembly, wiring, or even Injection moulding or testing and are looking for a new challenge, this could be the perfect position for you!!!

What is in it for you?! Salary £23,118 Hourly rate of £12.02, working hours 6.30-3 Monday – Thursday 6.30-11.30 Friday, ongoing overtime available, good training and potential to work in different departments, increasing your skills. Temp to Perm 2-3 weeks temping only then monthly paid Permanent Contract.

The job is a long-term permanent position (payrolled) via the K&D for 2-3 weeks on a temporary contract before being transferred onto the client’s books.

The purpose of the role: Working with minimum supervision in any area of component manufacturing, product assembly, wiring, and testing as required to meet delivery requirements.

Carry out component manufacturing, and product assembly to meet requirements documented in build instructions, drawings, BOM’s or other related documents.

What will you be doing?! Set up component manufacturing equipment (including EHRT, Plating line, and power presses), and product production areas, to ensure it is run efficiently and effectively to meet requirements. Maintain a safe, orderly, and clean work area.

Ensure safe working practices are carried out at all times. Ensure that all components and products are stored tidily and correctly identified. Accurately maintain production records, product records, and other records.

Maintain machinery and equipment as required by TPM programs. Alert the Production Manager or other appropriate staff of plant or equipment maintenance issues. Take an active part in all team working and continuous improvement initiatives.

Hand-vibrating tools may be required. Ear, eye, and face protection and other PPE may need to be worn. Manual handling will be required.

What the client would like from you? previous experience setting up and using production equipment efficiently. Previous experience assembling products. Someone who can multi-task successfully. Good IT skills. Ability to interpret BOMs and analyse and work on drawings.

Nice to have skills but not essential?! Lean / Six Sigma qualification and experience. Knowledge of and experience in using ERP and Teamcenter or other CAD software.

If you believe that these requirements match your skills then please apply here today and we will call immediately to discuss further!!