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Are you great with your hands and have an eye for detail? Whether you're into knitting, model making, mechanics, or small-scale assembly, we want to hear from you! If you have completed a mechanical engineering course or similar then this could be an advantage. A leading automotive component manufacturer in Witham is growing their team and looking for enthusiastic individuals to train as Carbon Laminators. You'll be part of a friendly and supportive environment, producing parts for top-tier motorsport clients. This role is paying 12.71ph, working 8am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday. Overtime is also available. What you'll be doing: Assisting in the production of high-performance vehicle components Preparing patterns and laying up carbon fibre materials Verifying and handling material kits Applying sealants and release agents Hand-laying pre-preg carbon fibre to specification (Don't worry - full training is provided!) What we're looking for: Great hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity A careful, detail-focused approach A keen interest in working with your hands This is a permanent role subject to you passing a 13 week probation. If you have any questions about the job, please give Prime Appointments a call and ask for Simon Clark.

A client of ours in the Clacton-on-Sea area are recruiting a People and Culture Administrator to join their team. This is a full-time permanent position working Monday - Thursday 8.15am - 5.00pm and Friday 8.15am - 3.45pm. Paying 26,500 - 30,000 per annum depending on experience. Key Duties include but are not limited to: Overseeing and responding to employee and business enquiries, ensuring prompt resolution Managing all aspects of recruitment, onboarding, offboarding, performance management (appraisal reviews, RTWs, Welfare, Pay Reviews/Promotions) and career progression for office staff. Maintain comprehensive knowledge of employment law requirements, internal company policies and guidelines, employee handbook provisions, and staff benefits across all service areas. Creating, updating, and maintaining departmental documents. Managing all assigned quarterly staff surveys and performance appraisals and actively participating in the execution of wellness initiatives. Coordinating employee engagement activities. Supporting and executing assigned tasks for social events. Administration and maintenance of absence management systems. Overseeing project administration for HR/People digital platforms. Conducting assessments for all staff, collecting feedback, identifying necessary actions, and implementing measures to support employee welfare. Skills and Experience required to be considered for this People and Culture Administrator position: Previous experience within Human Resources and Personnel Highly organised Excellent communication skills Ability to prioritise and manage a varied workload Positively supports company culture Great Benefits to working for this company include: Potential to earn 10% of basic salary 25 days holiday + bank holidays Auto Enrolment Pension scheme Health & lifestyle screening services Wellbeing programmes & initiatives Salary Sacrifice Schemes Quarterly 1-2-1 welfare & performance reviews Role-specific training & development opportunities If you feel like you meet the above criteria & would like to be considered for this People and Culture Administrator position, please apply with your CV.

We are working with an automotive component manufacturer based in Witham who are looking for a CNC Setter Operator to join their night shift. We are looking for people who can set and operate CNC Milling machines and be happy to work the night shift. Pay is up to 17ph + a 33% shift allowance. The night shift hours are 9.30pm to 7.30am Monday to Thursday. This is a 38 hour week. CNC Setter Operator duties:- Set and operate 3 and 5 axis machines Cutting and preparing materials Work with aluminium, steel, plastics, epoxy tool boards and carbon fibre Deburring and manueally finishing parts where required For this role you must possess a good understanding of HAAS or Fanuc controls, be able to set tools, work offsets and adjust tool offsets when required. This is a temporary to permanent position. The company has a full order book till early 2030's so do need people to go permanent after the temporary period. If you are a CNC Setter Operator who is looking to work night shift, please apply! If you have any questions about the job, please call Prime Appointments and ask for Simon Clark.

An automotive component manufacturer based in Witham are looking for a CNC Machinist who would be keen on programming, setting and operating a 6 axis Robot. The hourly rate is up to 20.40ph and the hours are 1.30pm to 12 midnight Monday to Friday. Robot Cell Setter / Operator duties:- Responsible for operating and setting of the robot cell Programming and proving out new components on a 6 axis KUKA KRC2 Robot cell from master panels Work with a variety of metals including aluminium, carbon fibre, and epoxy tool boards Working closely with the rest of the machine shop to deliver on time Responsble for setting and operating 3 axis verticle machine centre Setting and operating 5-axis universal machining centres Deburring and manually finishing parts Responsible for the cutting and preparing of materials The right person for the role with have a good understanding of the following:- Haas and fanuc controls Good understanding of machining and programming techniques Have a strong engineering background Keen eye on detail Be flexible with the work you are doing across the machine shop This is a temporary to permanent role, working for a company with a full order book until the early 2030's, so it's an exciting time to join them. If you have good experience of setting and operating CNC machines, please apply! If you have any questions about the job or the company, please call Prime Appointments and ask for Simon.

Are you an experienced CNC Operator looking for a hands-on role in a fast-growing manufacturing environment? We're hiring a CNC Milling & Saw Operator to join our specialist aluminium window and door fabrication team, working with cutting-edge Elumatec machinery in a modern, well-equipped workshop. The CNC Operator Role:- Operate CNC milling machines and double-head saws to precise specifications Interpret job sheets and technical drawings Set up tools, materials, and monitor production cycles Carry out quality checks on finished components Maintain machinery and keep records of output/settings Ensure a clean, safe, and efficient working environment Experience needed for the CNC Operator role:- Experience in CNC machining and/or saw operation (aluminium or fenestration experience is a plus) Confident using measuring tools and interpreting technical drawings Detail-oriented with a strong focus on quality and safety Reliable, physically fit, and comfortable working with materials throughout the shift What's on Offer Hourly rate up to 15 per hour depending on experience Mon-Thurs 07:00-16:00, Fri 07:00-15:30 Paid overtime opportunities Ongoing training and career development in a supportive team This is a temporary to permanent position Ready to take the next step in your CNC career? Apply today and be part of a growing business with great potential for long-term progression.

A client of ours in the Earls Colne, Colchester area are recruiting a Property Administrator to join their team ASAP. This is a full-time temporary - permanent position working Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm and paying up to 12.71 per hour, with the opportunity to earn up to 34,000 per annum through commission and incentives. Your key duties in this Property Administrator role will include but are not limited to: Receiving and actioning maintenance issues Instructing and liaising with approved contractors Acting as a point of contact between clients and contractors Managing insurance queries and administering policies Maintaining accurate records and supplier databases Ensuring all suppliers are appropriately vetted Skills and experience required to be considered for this role: Strong administration and organisational skills Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) Ability to use initiative and manage workload independently A team player with a proactive and resilient approach Great benefits of working for this company once the position goes permanent include: Company pension Free parking Company events Casual dress Sickness pay If you feel you meet the above criteria and would like to be considered for this Property Administrator position, please apply with your CV and Laura will be in touch.

We are looking for a CAD/CAM Programmer, to report to the Machine Shop Supervisor. You will be responsible for programming 3 and 5-axis CNC machines using HyperMill to deliver a range of components and tooling. The machine shop and its team play a key role in the manufacturing operation and contribute greatly to the solutions we deliver to our clients. We are looking for someone with CAD / CAM programming experience. We would be open to hearing from people with experience using Hypermill, PowerMILL, MasterCAM, Fusion 360 or EdgeCAM. Training courses can be provided for the right person to help with the transition to Hypermill. The role is working 8am till 4.30pm, Monday to Friday. The company are paying up to 28ph if you have used Hypermill before. Duties for CAD/CAM Programmer role:- Be responsible for programming 3-axis Vertical Machining Centres (VMC's) with the option to bolt on a 4th axis or 4th and 5th axis rotary table. Responsible for programming 5-axis Universal Machining Centres (UMC's). Be responsible for the programming of 3 and 5-axis machines to run low-volume production jobs. Responsible for the programming of 3 and 5-axis machines to run one-off prototype parts for both in-house and custom customer requirements. Work with a variety of materials including aluminium, steel, plastics, epoxy tool boards and carbon fibre. Use their CAD skills to draw suitable fixtures for one-off solutions and/or production runs. Work closely with the shop floor team to assist in changes required to help streamline the machining process. Be responsible for assisting in-house design team with feedback on the machining feasibility of complex components and tooling. Assist in-house training program by training apprentices and other team members where required. This is a permanent position subject to passing a 13-week probation period. If you are interested and have experience using Hypermill software or other CAD/CAM software then please apply. For more information, please contact Prime Appointments asking for Simon.

A manufacturer of retail POS products based just outside of South Woodham Ferrers are looking for a Welder Fabricator to join their team. We are looking for people who can MIG & TIG weld and fabricate. If you've welded small and intricate parts, this could be a good role for you. The hours of work are 8am to 5pm Monday to Friday. Overtime is x1.33 after 42 hours worked. Welder Fabricator duties:- MIG Welding TIG Welding Fabricating parts for POS products Using hand and power tools Fabricating using machinery This is a temporary to permanent role. If you are an experienced Welder Fabricator and are looking for a new role, please apply! If you have any questions about the company or the job, please call Prime Appointments and ask for Simon Clark.

Sheet Metal Worker Manufacturing 28,000 - 33,000 Colchester area A well-established and growing UK manufacturer with a strong reputation in their sector is seeking a skilled Sheet Metal Worker to join their busy fabrication workshop near Colchester. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on work in a close-knit team, with real investment in your development through both in-house and external training. The Role: You'll be working Monday to Thursday 7am-4pm and finishing at noon every Friday, a genuine 37-hour week with a great work-life balance built in. Day to day you'll be: Producing sheet metal parts to engineering drawings, or supporting others in part production Operating fabrication equipment including shear, CNC punch, CNC press brake, notcher and similar machinery Working alongside the fabrication team to meet production targets Maintaining a clean, safe and organised workshop Packing finished goods and making deliveries to a nearby site using a company vehicle What We're Looking For: Experience in a busy manufacturing and production environment, or strong transferable skills Ability to read and work from engineering drawings Comfortable working independently and as part of a small team Physically fit, this role involves regular manual handling Full UK driving licence (essential) A positive attitude and genuine willingness to learn What's On Offer: Up to 33,000 depending on experience 24 days holiday plus bank holidays Company pension On-site parking Friday finishes at noon, every week Structured training and long-term development If you're a Sheet Metal Worker looking for a stable, full-time role with a reputable manufacturer that will invest in you, apply now with your CV.

Role: Yard Worker Start date: Immediate Start Location: Brandon Suffolk Hours: 47.5 hours a week Pay: 13.50ph+ Contract: Temp to Perm This is a hands-on, physically active role offering full-time, guaranteed hours starting from 13.00 p/hour, with the potential for higher pay depending on experience. With strong long-term prospects, job security, and clear opportunities for career progression, this is a chance to build your future in a thriving industry. Factory Operative Duties: - Working in a busy and challenging environment Safely handling and moving heavy materials Assembling products using a variety of materials Staying motivated to ensure consistent productivity Providing regular updates and reporting to site managers Pay & Hours: Monday to Friday, 06:00-16:00 Guaranteed 47.5-hour workweek 13.50 - 15.00 p/hour Overtime Available Experience in production or manufacturing is beneficial, but those with labouring or hands-on experience will also be considered. If you think you could be a good fit, then please contact Connor Appointments or visit our website for further information.

Trainee Fabricator - Halstead, Essex - Day Shift - Full Time - 12.21 - 14.00 p/h We are currently recruiting for a Junior Fabrication Technician / Trainee Fabricator to join a well-established manufacturing company on a full time, temporary - permanent basis. This is a hands-on role offering long-term stability, the opportunity to learn from experienced fabricators, and clear progression into a senior fabrication position within 12-18 months. This role would suit someone with some workshop experience, eager to learn, enjoys practical work, and wants to build a long-term career in fabrication. About the role: As a Trainee Fabricator Working alongside the Lead Body Fabricator, your primary responsibility will be to support the fabrication process and ensure the lead fabricator can work efficiently and productively. This is a fast-paced, hands-on role where you will assist with material preparation, basic fabrication tasks, and general workshop support. You will be given the opportunity to develop your skills across multiple stages of fabrication, with the goal of progressing into a fully skilled fabricator role. Key Responsibilities Cutting, deburring and preparing materials ready for fabrication Holding, tacking and measuring components during fabrication Assisting with basic welding and grinding tasks Organising tools, materials and components within the workshop Maintaining a clean and safe working environment Supporting the Lead Fabricator to maximise productivity Following instructions and learning fabrication processes The Ideal Candidate Some previous workshop or manufacturing experience Willingness to learn and develop fabrication skills Physically capable of manual work Strong work ethic and positive attitude Ability to work as part of a team and take direction Reliable and punctual Desirable (for top salary bracket): Basic welding or fabrication experience Experience using hand and power tools Previous experience in a fabrication or engineering environment What's On Offer Full time, temporary - permanent position Clear progression into a Lead Fabricator role within 12-18 months Hands-on training and development Stable, long-term opportunity within a growing business Apply today for immediate consideration or contact us on (phone number removed) and ask for Louie .

A manufacturer of automotive components is looking for an Assembler to join their growing team. Ideally you will have Assembly experience or come from a motor mechanic type background or maybe you have completed a manufacturing or engineering college course or similar equivalence. This is an exciting time to join a fast-growing company who have a fantastic working facility with a full order book. The company work on projects for ulta-high value automotive companies including Mercedes AMG-ONE, Pininfarina, Aston Martin, McLaren etc so you will be working on some exciting projects. If you want stability, this is the company to work for! The hours for the role are 8am till 4.30pm, working Monday to Friday. The hourly rate is 12.71ph depending on your skills and experience. Overtime is available. There is free parking on site. Assembler Duties:- Assembling products to company standard Reporting defects to management Reviewing manufacturing documents Read from drawings Using hand and power tools Other tasks such as blocking up and packing goods as an example For the role you will need to have a good eye for detail, take pride in the quality of your work and be reliable. This is a temporary to permanent Assembler role. If you have any questions about the Assembly role or the company, please call Prime Appointments and ask for Simon. If you have assembly experience and are interested, please apply!

An automotive component manufacturer based in Witham are looking for a workshop operative to become a Trainee Carbon Trimmer and become a key part of their growing team on their night shift. We are looking for someone who has experience in either carpentry , engineering or manufacturing using hand and power tools. The hourly rate for this role is up to 15ph including shift allowance (20%) working 4.30pm to 3am, Monday to Thursday. For this first couple of months you will be asked to work on days, 8am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday to train. This will be at 12.50ph. Trainee Carbon Trimmer duties: Prep and trim composite components and mould to specification Prepping, assembling and bonding composite components Drilling, tapping and fitting inserts to assemblies Hand finish parts and inspecting for quality This is a temporary to permanent role. If you have the experience we are looking for, please apply. If you have any questions about the job or the company, please give Prime Appointments a call and ask for Simon.

Maintenance Engineer Location - Colchester Area Salary - up to £42,000 - Potential earnings of £50k with overtime A well-established, leading manufacturer of high-quality construction products are looking to recruit a highly motivated Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join their team in Colchester. If you are a qualified Mechanical Engineer with experience of working in a heavy industry production environment, then we want to hear from you Duties: Work as part of the maintenance team you will work unsupervised within the factory, some working at height and in confined spaces. Maintaining and repairing the production machinery, some small plant, production facilities, supporting fleet of vehicles and some facilities maintenance. Fault finding and repair of machinery within the factory including repairs to drive shafts, bearings, sprockets, chains and gearboxes Some working on industrial control systems, 3-phase induction motors and variable frequency drives. Weekend overtime will be a feature of the role (currently every other Saturday) Experience: Experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer Must have a knowledge of basic hydraulic systems including, pumps, motors, valves and hose repairs An understanding of general electrical principles, 3-phase experience, safe isolation procedures and fault finding skills would be preferable. Basic fabrication skills Knowledge of gearboxes Must be motivated and reliable. Must be willing to work as part of a small team Available to do overtime as required. Punctual, physically fit and willing to work in a workshop and factory environment. Must have own transport. Benefits: 45 hours per week - Core hours 7am to 4pm (due to nature of work needs to be flexible) Paid Overtime 23 days holiday plus bank holidays Subsidised canteen Healthcare scheme Pension - company contribution of 3% employee 5% Free on-site parking & EV charging Call Julia at Prime Appointments to find out more or apply via the link Candidates who require sponsorship will not be considered for this role.