Chiltern Recruitment

Our client, a well-established manufacturing business, is seeking an experienced Assistant Production Manager to support daily operations within a bespoke production environment. This hands-on role focuses on overseeing production workflows, maintaining quality standards, supporting production staff, and ensuring orders are completed efficiently and on time. The successful candidate will assist with production planning, quality control, team supervision, training, health and safety, and continuous improvement across the workshop. Hours: Monday to Thursday 6.30am - 16.45pm and Friday 6.30am - 12.30pm Key duties: Supporting daily and weekly production planning to ensure customer orders and bespoke specifications are completed on schedule. Overseeing production activities to maintain consistent quality standards and efficient workflow management. Carrying out in-process and final quality inspections, identifying and resolving issues promptly. Monitoring labour, materials, and workspace usage to support operational efficiency and minimise waste. Assisting with process improvements while maintaining high standards of workmanship and production quality. Maintaining excellent housekeeping standards and ensuring compliance with health and safety procedures. Acting as a visible and hands-on presence on the production floor, supporting the wider production team. Supervising, motivating, and supporting production staff to encourage teamwork, accountability, and pride in workmanship. Assisting with onboarding, training, and ongoing skills development for team members. Monitoring attendance, timekeeping, and productivity, addressing concerns in a constructive and professional manner. Supporting performance reviews, capability discussions, and day-to-day people management responsibilities. Providing full production supervision cover when required. Key skills and experience: Previous supervisory, team leader, or assistant management experience within a manufacturing environment. Strong understanding of production workflows within bespoke, craft-based, or quality-focused manufacturing. Confident and supportive leadership style with the ability to motivate and develop teams. Excellent attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high product standards. Strong communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced production environment while managing multiple priorities. Good understanding of workplace health and safety requirements. Proactive approach to continuous improvement and operational efficiency. Benefits: Opportunity to join a well-established and growing manufacturing business. Supportive working environment with a strong focus on quality and craftsmanship. Ongoing training and development opportunities. Company pension scheme. Holiday entitlement plus bank holidays. Long-term career progression opportunities within the business.

Our Client is seeking an experienced Finance Business Manager to lead core financial planning, reporting and control activities This permanent role includes responsibility for business partnering and the management of a small finance team. Reporting to the Head of Finance, the position will suit a fully qualified accountant with strong financial planning and analysis experience, alongside proven team leadership skills. Hybrid working and office attendance required four days per month. Free on-site parking is available. Responsibilities: Lead, coordinate and prioritise the work of the finance team Oversee monthly management accounts, balance sheet reporting, cash flow and other financial reports, including detailed variance analysis Lead the annual budgeting process and coordinate quarterly forecasting, challenging assumptions and ensuring submissions are robust and evidence-based Oversee payroll, cash flow and other key financial models Manage year-end activities, including statutory schedules, working papers, draft annual accounts, audit preparation and supporting documentation Oversee VAT reporting, ensuring appropriate reconciliations, supporting evidence and financial controls are maintained Work closely with budget holders and senior stakeholders to provide financial analysis and business partnering support Maintain effective financial controls across reporting, reconciliations, financial data and audit documentation Identify financial risks, control weaknesses and areas for improvement, recommending appropriate action Support improvements to financial reporting, modelling, planning tools and finance processes Monitor cash and overall financial performance, escalating emerging risks where necessary Experience required: Fully qualified accountant with a recognised professional qualification such as ACA, ACCA or CIMA Previous financial planning and analysis experience Proven managerial or team leadership experience Strong experience in budgeting, financial forecasting and performance analysis In-depth understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting Good working knowledge of UK financial regulations and VAT requirements Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret financial data, identify trends and make evidence-based recommendations Advanced Excel skills, financial modelling experience and confidence using financial management software Ability to explain complex financial information clearly to financial and non-financial stakeholders

Our Client is recruiting a Trainee/Apprentice Engineer/Apprentice in Princes Risborough to support the maintenance, repair and reliability of production machinery and site facilities. This could suit someone attending college part time studying an electrical course or has now finished college and looking for an entry level electrical position. Working closely with a lead engineer and initially assisting until trained, the successful candidate will complete planned maintenance, monitor equipment performance, diagnose faults and undertake remedial work. The role also includes workshops and training sessions where required. Responsibilities: Assist with the maintenance and repair of production machinery while working alongside the lead engineer Complete scheduled preventive maintenance tasks and regular equipment inspections to the required standard Service production machinery and associated equipment Record completed maintenance procedures accurately in individual machine logs and keep reports clear, concise and up to date Monitor and measure machinery to identify potential failures, safety risks or deterioration in output, waste and quality Diagnose the causes of faults or declining performance and complete remedial work where possible Provide a clear handover to relevant colleagues and the manager when work cannot be completed, including the issue, cause and recommended solution Use equipment manuals and fault histories to develop preventive maintenance tasks, explaining their purpose to the relevant manager Complete corrective actions to return equipment to the required output, quality and waste standards Undertake standardised work audits, identify reasons for non-conformance and rectify issues Recommend and help implement improvements to machinery, processes and maintenance procedures Carry out risk assessments before maintenance work, implement the required controls and follow safe systems of work Ensure equipment is returned to operational teams in a fully safe condition Deliver colleague training where appropriate and provide signed training records to the relevant manager Assist with facilities-related tasks as required and contribute to continuous improvement through effective communication Follow all relevant quality, health, safety and environmental policies Experience required: Apprentice-trained engineering background Previous experience of planned preventive maintenance Ability to read electrical and mechanical drawings Logical fault-finding and good problem-solving skills Experience working with inverter, servo and DC drives Experience of power and control circuits ranging from 415V to 24VDC Understanding of pneumatic systems Fabrication experience Facilities management experience, including implementing good practice within a continuous improvement environment Self-motivated approach with strong attention to detail Flexibility towards duties and a willingness to attend workshops and training sessions

Temporary (Approx 7 weeks) Hybrid working (21 - 35 hours) We are recruiting for an experienced Temporary Events Co-Ordinator for our client based on the outskirts of High Wycombe You will be working for the Senior Events Manager, internal teams and a range of external suppliers and stakeholders. We are seeking an experienced Coordinator to organise, co-ordinate and deliver high quality conferences and events. This position requires a high level of Administration, and requires strong Microsoft Office skills, along with good communication and organisational skills. Responsibilities include: Liaise with external suppliers (Venue, A/V production etc) To track timelines for each event Coordinate event speakers (including coordinating travel, materials etc) Work with the Marketing/digital teams to produce supporting materials Post evaluation and measurement of of event performance, including delegate feedback and financial reporting