Vectis Recruitment

Due to an increasing order book and company expansion, a manufacturing group has a vacancy for an Accounts Assistant to join the business on a 3-month contract (likely to be extended or made permanent). The Role Perform all transactional activities relating to the Purchase Ledger function. Assist in the monthly Balance sheet reconciliation. Input supplier invoices & credit notes to the Purchase Ledger on a timely basis. Assist in the input of all transactions within the banking / cashbook systems. Maintain accounts payable and accounts receivable records. Reconcile bank statements and financial discrepancies. Prepare and update spreadsheets and financial reports. Ensure compliance with company policies and accounting standards. The Person Experience of Purchase Ledger function. Excellent Excel skills. Previous experience of having performed reconciliations. Comfortable with adhering to procedures and policies to ensure high standards are maintained. Strong attention to detail and accuracy. Good organizational and time-management skills.

Due to growth and the award of new aerospace programs, a global manufacturer of precision components is seeking to appoint a Quality Manager to join its expanding team. A key appointment at a time of significant business growth and entry into new sectors, you will be responsible for developing and implementing robust quality systems, ensuring full compliance with aerospace standards and providing leadership across the quality function. The Role Implement and ensure compliance with Aerospace standards and processes. Take ownership of the quality management systems (ISO9001, IATF, AS9100, etc) Drive root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (8D, RCCA) Develop and mentor the quality team, promoting a strong quality culture Support continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing and supply chain Develop, implement and execute the Quality Strategic Plan. Lead customer & internal audits, ensuring compliance with standards and regulatory requirements. Be the point of contact for customer escalations and develop a close working relationship. Train and mentor employees on quality procedures and best practice. The Person: A good understanding of aerospace standards and procedures. Excellent leadership and influencing skills. Proven experience in a Quality Management role. Exposure of working within a manufacturing environment. Ability to meet deadlines/targets and prioritise workload Experience interacting & leading customer audits (internal, customer, and third-party) and working with regulatory agencies. Strong understanding of PPAP, APQP, FMEA, MSA, SPC, and other quality tools.

A global manufacturing of complex engineered components to the Aerospace, Automotive and Energy Sectors has a new vacancy for a Production Supervisor. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing daily production activities & leading the team within a high quality and technical manufacturing environment. The Role Supervise and coordinate production staff to meet daily and weekly targets. Ensure compliance with health & safety, quality, and company procedures. Coaching of individuals to improve quality and throughput performance. Lead continuous improvement through the championing of 6S and lean manufacturing methods Monitor production performance and resolve issues to minimise downtime Liaise with planning, engineering, and quality teams to optimise operations. Identify cost saving opportunities and project manage these to completion. Maintain accurate production records and reports. The Person Proven experience in a complex production or manufacturing supervisory role. Strong people management and communication skills. Results-driven with a hands-on leadership style. Good understanding of manufacturing processes and KPIs. Experience with continuous improvement methodologies is desirable.

An innovative engineering group has retained Vectis Recruitment to appoint an Engineering Director during a key period of expansion and new product development. Joining at an exciting time of growth, the successful candidate will take full responsibility for leading engineering activities across design, development, and testing within a multi-site organisation. Candidates are sought with a proven track record of setting strategic direction, making critical engineering decisions and developing high functional teams. The Role Lead technical operations, including design, R&D, test & validation. Set technical direction, ensure compliance and lead resolution of technical issues. Lead the full new product lifecycle from concept to certification and production readiness, including test and validation strategy. Define and deliver the engineering strategy, balancing current delivery with long-term capability and innovation. Build and lead a high-performing engineering team. Work closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Programme Management and Supply Chain to align engineering with business needs. Drive improvements and efficiencies across operations. Foster a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and team collaboration. The Person Proven experience in a senior engineering leadership role within a high-technology manufacturing environment. Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional teams and driving change in a fast-paced environment. Strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills. A degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field would be advantageous. A strong, concise communicator and able to build internal and external relationships with stakeholders and customers.

Vectis Recruitment is exclusively partnering with a highly successful manufacturer serving the Aerospace & Defence sectors to manage the recruitment of a Trade Compliance Manager. A new role due to company expansion, you will oversee all aspects of trade compliance across multiple manufacturing sites in the UK & EU. Applicants are sought with a good understanding of Global Trade Compliance preferably in the aerospace, defence or high technology sectors. The Role Design and introduce programs and best practises to ensure compliance with global legislation. Lead the divisions export control and trade compliance function. Ensure compliance standards are upheld, this includes ITAR and EAR regimes and dual-use regulations. Support trade compliance employees by providing guidance on compliance import/export transactions. Ensure compliance training programs are implemented across the division. Support the development and maintenance of robust trade compliance procedures and systems, to ensure best practise and consistency across the division. Identify and assess any compliance risks, issues and provide mitigation strategies. Monitor changes to trade regulations. Prepare export/import licence applications. The Person Experience in trade compliance with a strong understanding export and import regulations. Experience in the aerospace, defence, or high-technology sectors is preferable. Proven track record of introducing new policies and practices. Previous experience in preparing and submitting export license applications. Strong understanding of government filing and shipment declaration systems and the ability to run reports for compliance tracking. Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.

A global manufacturer of advanced engineering products & services to the Aerospace, Automotive and High Technology sectors has a new vacancy for a Customer Service Manager to join its European head office and central manufacturing plant. The successful candidate will lead and manage the team while taking a hands-on approach to resolve customer issues, candidates are sought with experience in a B2B customer service leadership position. The Role Manage the day-to-day activities of the Customer Services Team to achieve business objectives. Lead and mentor the team to develop individuals and ensure succession planning. Identify and implement departmental and business continuous improvement. Work cross functionally within the Sales, Commercial and deliver team to drive business performance and improvement. Support the team in customer, business and order book reviews. Communicate with customers to deliver customer satisfaction. Occasional travel to customers and attend trade shows where required and appropriate. Ensure that all departmental reporting requirements are completed in an accurate & timely manner Ensure department procedures are kept up to date and amended in line with any corrective action identified The Person Experience in a Business-to-Business Customer Service Leadership position. Previous experience working in a complex product-based environment, complex manufacturing preferred (aerospace, automotive, defence, high technology, etc). Excellent leadership skills with ability to coach, mentor & influence. Professional approach with the ability to develop effective working relationships. Strong business acumen and manufacturing awareness. Can do attitude, with a determined and positive outlook. Working knowledge of ERP systems.