F1rst Commercial Recruitment

4 job(s) at F1rst Commercial Recruitment

F1rst Commercial Recruitment Bolton, Lancashire
Jul 17, 2025
Full time
We are looking to recruit a Manufacturing Applications Project Engineer Location : North Manchester Company : Established Engineering & Manufacturing Firm Are you an experienced Manufacturing Applications Project Engineer who enjoys the challenge of short lead times and varying product schedules? Do you have the ambition to progress within a business and really be an integral part of its long-term future success and direction? Are you ready to lead a brand-new function and help a business perform more effectively and efficiently? We are looking for a skilled Manufacturing Applications Project Engineer to join our client's team. This is a brand-new role within the business, which makes it a great opportunity to make the role your own. The thing to bear in mind with any new role is that there is likely to be limited support with any job-specific skills gaps so you will need to be quietly confident in your own capabilities as a capable and forward-thinking project engineer. The role involves supporting the Plant Manager in implementing and optimising new technologies, equipment, and software. Key Responsibilities: Technical Support: Provide engineering and application support during manufacturing New Product Introduction: Assist in launching new products Project Leadership: Lead improvements in manufacturing projects, including software systems, CAD/CAM, and quality programming Inspection Management: Maintain inspection equipment and ensure daily production inspection requirements are met Documentation: Apply new technologies to quality control documentation, including inspection reports and certificates of conformity, ISIR s, PPAP reporting etc. Decision Making: Make decisions regarding re-work and scrap in collaboration with senior managers. Customer Complaints: Address non-conformance reports related to customer complaints and quality control issues Quality equipment programming to maximise coverage and usage of inspection equipment What We re Looking For: Well-versed in modern engineering, manufacturing principles and digital technologies Proficiency in CMM/Quality Equipment Programming (Keyence, Mitutoyo MCOSMOS, Faro preferred) and CAD skills (AutoDesk, Fusion preferred) Knowledge of HighQA Quality software is an advantage, although not essential Experience with 4 and 5 axis CNC machines is essential Previous experience in an engineering/manufacturing role, project delivery, and quality management Engineering qualification or relevant engineering/manufacturing experience Ability to successfully deliver change by leadership, best practice and leading by example Responsible, organised, and detail-oriented with a proactive approach to problem-solving and a genuine desire to keep learning and getting ahead of the curve What you get in return: Circa £50k dependant on experience 25 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing with service) Days, Monday to Friday Pension Training DIS Scheme Career development Immediate start available, although we will wait for the right person too. If you are passionate about modern engineering and want to be able to make a role your own and are ready to make a significant impact, we want to hear from you. If this sounds like you, call me, Sharon Seville on (phone number removed) or send your CV using the link.
F1rst Commercial Recruitment Stockport, Cheshire
Jul 17, 2025
Full time
If you have a compliance and/or regulatory background and are seeking a role with genuine career potential, this position might be just right for you. We are partnering with a thriving South Manchester business in the medical supplies sector to support its ambitious growth plans in the coming years. It is a stable company with over thirty years of expertise and a strong reputation among its clients. The company provides high-quality, non-pharmaceutical medical consumables to a diverse range of clients, including healthcare providers, research institutions, and veterinary practices across the UK and Europe. Due to ongoing growth, they are looking for an experienced Compliance Manager to oversee their expanding portfolio of over 4,000 SKUs and ensure that they remain focused on quality and compliant with existing and new regulations related to the medical devices sector. While their growth has been impressive in the past few years, it has meant that the strong infrastructure could still be enhanced. With this in mind, your experience in this field is essential, as you would be the go-to person within the business. The company fosters a diverse and inclusive culture, prioritising employee growth and career development as essential to success. The role will be varied and fundamentally involves you taking responsibility for establishing, maintaining, managing, and monitoring standards, processes, communications, training, and systems to ensure compliance with legal, customer, and accreditation requirements. This is one of those roles that doesn t come along often and offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on both the business growth plans and your own career aspirations. Reporting to senior management, you would be instrumental in overseeing compliance and quality across both the UK and EU regions. Working independently, you will collaborate cross-functionally to champion the importance of compliance and quality throughout the organisation. Main duties include: Ensuring the business maintains compliance with all relevant legislation Actively monitoring new regulations and legislative changes that may affect the business Maintaining and updating all compliance documentation and producing monthly reporting data Upholding ISO 9001 and 14001 standards Ensuring Health & Safety regulations are adhered to Collaborating with various departments to effectively promote a positive quality and safety culture throughout the business Being visible and approachable from shop floor to boardroom, ensuring consistent standards are upheld Liaising with external consultants as necessary We are looking for: Proven experience within a product compliance role (medical supplies/pharma/high compliance/related field) Robust experience working to ISO 9001, 14001 and ideally 13485 standards Previous experience as a Person Responsible for Regulatory Compliance (PRRC) would be desirable (though not essential) Ability to persuade, influence, and collaborate effectively with colleagues across all departments A self-motivated individual with the ability to work autonomously, take initiative and assume ownership within the compliance function Adaptability and resilience to thrive in a dynamic and rapidly growing business environment Ability to undertake some short European trips periodically In return you can expect: A competitive salary of circa £50k 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays The opportunity to join a forward-thinking company during an exciting period of expansion A newly created role where you can make a significant impact and shape the compliance strategy A supportive and inclusive work environment that values its employees and encourages career development Company-provided laptop DIS benefit 24/7 private GP access Comprehensive mental health support for you and your family Access to a financial wellbeing service Regular social events, including a summer BBQ and Christmas party Comprehensive training and ongoing support Opportunities for overseas travel a few times per year Flexible start times (within a core hours framework) If you are interested in this position, please contact Rachel on: (phone number removed) or email a copy of your CV using the link.
F1rst Commercial Recruitment Stockport, Cheshire
Jul 17, 2025
Full time
If you have a regulatory compliance and/or medical devices quality compliance background and are seeking a role with genuine career potential, this position might be just right for you. We are partnering with a thriving South Manchester business in the medical supplies sector to support its ambitious growth plans in the coming years. It is a stable company with over thirty years of expertise and a strong reputation among its clients. The company provides high-quality, non-pharmaceutical medical consumables to a diverse range of clients, including healthcare providers, research institutions, and veterinary practices across the UK and Europe. Due to ongoing growth, they are looking for an experienced Compliance Manager to oversee their expanding portfolio of over 4,000 SKUs and ensure that they remain focused on quality and compliant with existing and new regulations related to the medical devices sector. While their growth has been impressive in the past few years, it has meant that the strong infrastructure could still be enhanced. With this in mind, your experience in this field is essential, as you would be the go-to person within the business. The company fosters a diverse and inclusive culture, prioritising employee growth and career development as essential to success. The role will be varied and fundamentally involves you taking responsibility for establishing, maintaining, managing, and monitoring standards, processes, communications, training, and systems to ensure compliance with legal, customer, and accreditation requirements. This is one of those roles that doesn t come along often and offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on both the business growth plans and your own career aspirations. Reporting to senior management, you would be instrumental in overseeing compliance and quality across both the UK and EU regions. Working independently, you will collaborate cross-functionally to champion the importance of compliance and quality throughout the organisation. Main duties include: Ensuring the business maintains compliance with all relevant legislation Actively monitoring new regulations and legislative changes that may affect the business Maintaining and updating all compliance documentation and producing monthly reporting data Upholding ISO 9001 and 14001 standards Ensuring Health & Safety regulations are adhered to Collaborating with various departments to effectively promote a positive quality and safety culture throughout the business Being visible and approachable from shop floor to boardroom, ensuring consistent standards are upheld Liaising with external consultants as necessary We are looking for: Proven experience within a product compliance/and or regulatory and quality role (medical supplies/pharma/high compliance/related field) Robust experience working to ISO 9001, 14001 and ideally 13485 standards Previous experience as a Person Responsible for Regulatory Compliance (PRRC) would be desirable (though not essential) Ability to persuade, influence, and collaborate effectively with colleagues across all departments A self-motivated individual with the ability to work autonomously, take initiative and assume ownership within the compliance function Adaptability and resilience to thrive in a dynamic and rapidly growing business environment Ability to undertake some short European trips periodically In return you can expect: A competitive salary of circa £50k 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays The opportunity to join a forward-thinking company during an exciting period of expansion A newly created role where you can make a significant impact and shape the compliance strategy A supportive and inclusive work environment that values its employees and encourages career development Company-provided laptop DIS benefit 24/7 private GP access Comprehensive mental health support for you and your family Access to a financial wellbeing service Regular social events, including a summer BBQ and Christmas party Comprehensive training and ongoing support Opportunities for overseas travel a few times per year Flexible start times (within a core hours framework) If you are interested in this position, please contact Rachel on: (phone number removed) or email a copy of your CV using the link.
F1rst Commercial Recruitment Bolton, Lancashire
Jan 29, 2025
Full time
Company: SME Precision Engineering Company Location: North Manchester Position: CNC Applications Engineer Are you an experienced CNC Applications Engineer looking to grow and develop your career? Do you have a desire to be an integral part of a company's long-term, future success and direction? If so, this role could be the one you ve been waiting for. The company are a sub-contract precision engineering and fabrication business that specialises in both large and small-volume machined components for a wide selection of businesses. They are a modern engineering business that is committed to advanced manufacturing processes and Industry 4.0. With this in mind, they are seeking a talented individual to help them expand their product offering and utilisation of equipment and ultimately increase factory output. This is a brand-new role within the business, which makes it a great opportunity to make the role your own. The thing to bear in mind is that with any new role, there is likely to be limited support with any job-specific skills gaps so you will need to be quietly confident in your own capabilities as a capable and forward-thinking project engineer. Main Duties to Include: Utilise CAD/CAM software (preferably Autodesk Inventor or Fusion 360) for designing and manufacturing processes. Operate and program 5-axis milling machines, including 2 DMU 50 axis machines and 3 Okuma 4-axis machines. Work with multiple-axis CNC machines (Siemens, Heidenhain, Fanuc, Okuma) for milling, turning, and mill-turn operations. Perform manual turning, milling, and vertical boring. Plan, estimate, and program manufacturing processes. Evaluate and improve existing processes with a fresh perspective. What We Are Looking For: Proven experience in CAD/CAM and 5-axis milling machines. Proficiency in CNC multiple-axis operations (Siemens, Heidenhain, Fanuc, Okuma). Knowledge of manual turning, milling, and vertical boring. Excellent planning, estimating, and programming abilities. Previous experience in an engineering/manufacturing role, project delivery, and quality management. Ability to innovate and improve manufacturing processes. Knowledge of HighQA software would be an advantage but not essential In Return You Can Expect: Circa £46-52k dependant on experience 25 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing with service) Days, Monday to Friday Pension DIS Scheme Excellent potential for development and career progression within the business. Hands-on role with opportunities to work on advanced multi-tasking machines. Interesting and varied work. Opportunity to make a significant impact on our product offering and factory output. Immediate start available although we will wait for the right person too. If you are passionate about modern engineering and manufacturing and want to be able to make a role your own and make a significant impact, we want to hear from you. If this sounds like you, call me, Sharon Seville on (phone number removed) or send your CV using the link.