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Production Technician Location: Melksham, Wiltshire Salary: £27,000 - £29,000 per annum Job Type: Full-Time Permanent Are you an experienced Production Technician with a background in electronics or assembly? We're currently partnering with a well-established and growing manufacturing business in Melksham, who are looking to expand their production team with skilled technicians. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company with a strong order book in 2026, a great team environment, and a reputation for high-quality, specialist electronic products. What You'll Be Doing: Assembling and manufacturing electronic products to specification Working with soldering irons, handheld crimp tools, and heat-shrink materials Reading and interpreting technical drawings and wiring diagrams Following build procedures and adhering to health & safety standards Collaborating with the test team on inspections and in-process testing Highlighting and reporting any build issues to the Production Supervisor What We're Looking For: Previous experience in electronics manufacturing or production assembly Confident with hand tools, soldering, and crimping Able to follow technical instructions and engineering drawings A qualification in Electronics or Engineering is advantageous but not essential Strong attention to detail and a positive, team-focused attitude What's On Offer: Salary between £27,000 - £29,000 (depending on experience) 28 days holiday Company pension scheme Free on-site parking Day shift hours (Monday-Friday, with flexible start/finish options) Clean, modern production environment Immediate interviews available

We are working with a growing and entrepreneurial business based in Andover, Hampshire, who are looking to recruit an experienced Finance Manager to take ownership of the day-to-day finance function across a developing group of companies. This is a hands-on role covering purchase ledger, sales ledger, credit control, bank reconciliations, VAT, payments, intercompany accounting and month-end processes. The successful candidate will work closely with the Directors and external accountants, playing an important role in establishing and developing the finance processes as the business continues to grow. This would suit an experienced finance professional who wants genuine ownership rather than being responsible for one small part of a larger finance function. Key Responsibilities Manage the purchase ledger across multiple companies, including overseas suppliers and multi-currency transactions Manage the sales ledger, including customer invoicing and credit control Process payment runs and deal with supplier queries Complete daily bank reconciliations across multiple accounts and currencies Reconcile sales from multiple channels, including ecommerce platforms and retail operations Manage card show floats and cash handling Raise and reconcile intercompany invoices Process monthly journals for shared premises and service recharges Maintain accurate separation of financial information across the group companies Prepare VAT returns across the group Maintain records relating to the VAT margin scheme Ensure compliance with Making Tax Digital (MTD) Complete month-end journals, including prepayments and accruals Assist external accountants with year-end requirements Liaise with the payroll bureau Help develop and improve finance systems and processes as the group expands About You You will ideally have: Experience in bookkeeping, accounts or finance administration AAT Level 3 or equivalent qualification, or be qualified by experience Good working knowledge of Xero or QuickBooks Experience preparing and submitting VAT returns Strong Excel skills Excellent attention to detail and accuracy Good organisational skills and the ability to manage a high-volume workload A discreet and professional approach when handling commercially sensitive financial information The following experience would be advantageous: AAT Level 4 or studying towards ACCA or CIMA Experience working across multiple companies or within a group structure Experience with the VAT margin scheme Multi-currency accounting Ecommerce or multichannel retail finance Experience working within a stock-based business Experience reconciling transactions across ecommerce platforms Why Apply? This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to take genuine ownership of a finance function and have an influence on how systems and processes are developed. Rather than simply maintaining an established finance system, you will be involved in building the processes for a growing group of companies, including the chart of accounts, intercompany procedures, VAT processes and multichannel reconciliation. You will have direct exposure to the Directors and external accountants, giving you the opportunity to broaden your experience across bookkeeping, VAT, management of multiple entities, month-end accounting and finance systems.

CNC Machinist / CNC Operator Location: Bath Salary: £33,000 - £36,000 DOE Hours: Monday to Friday, Days Contract: Permanent We're looking for an experienced CNC Machinist to join a well-established engineering company in Bath. Whether your background is CNC grinding, milling, turning or precision machining , we'd like to hear from you. The Role Operate CNC machinery to produce precision components Read engineering drawings Check finished parts using measuring equipment Work to tight tolerances Carry out quality checks Follow health & safety procedures What We're Looking For Previous CNC machining or precision engineering experience Grinding, milling or turning experience considered Ability to read engineering drawings Experience using micrometers, verniers or similar measuring equipment Good attention to detail Reliable with a positive attitude What's On Offer Permanent position Monday to Friday days £33,000 - £36,000 depending on experience Training and development opportunities Stable, well-established engineering business

Deputy Production Manager Location: Devizes, Wiltshire Salary: £50,000-£60,000 plus bonuses Hours: Monday to Thursday, 8:00am-4:30pm; Friday, 8:00am-1:00pm Contract: Permanent, Full Time The Opportunity Are you an experienced manufacturing professional ready to take the next step in your career? We are recruiting a Deputy Production Manager to join an established manufacturing business in Devizes. Working alongside the Production Manager, you will help lead production teams, improve operational performance and ensure quality, delivery and efficiency targets are achieved. You will also oversee the development of the site's Training School, supporting employee development and future skills planning. Key Responsibilities Oversee production teams and ensure targets are achieved. Monitor performance and drive improvements in productivity, quality and delivery. Manage labour and resources to meet production demands. Work with Planning, Quality and Maintenance to resolve operational issues. Develop the Training School and support employee training and succession planning. Coach and develop supervisors and team leaders. Support performance management and employee development. Promote continuous improvement, Health & Safety and 5S standards. Deputise for the Production Manager when required. About You You will have experience leading teams in a manufacturing or production environment, with the ability to manage priorities, solve problems and motivate people. Experience in production management, supervision or team leadership would be relevant. Knowledge of continuous improvement, performance management and employee development would be beneficial. Familiarity with engineering drawings, ERP systems and automotive quality standards would also be an advantage. Relevant manufacturing qualifications are desirable but are not essential where you can demonstrate suitable experience and leadership ability. What's on Offer? £50,000-£60,000 salary, depending on experience. Bonus opportunities. Permanent position with an established manufacturing business. The opportunity to influence production performance and develop teams. Interested? If you have manufacturing leadership experience and are looking for your next career move, apply today to find out more.

Waste Foreman £35,000pa Calne Full-time Permanent Do you have experience supervising teams? Do you have experience operating mobile plant? If you're an experienced supervisor who enjoys a hands-on role and is confident overseeing people, plant and day-to-day site operations, this could be an excellent opportunity to join an established business. We are looking for a Yard & Plant Machinery Foreman to take responsibility for the smooth running of a busy site, ensuring operations are carried out safely, efficiently and in line with company and regulatory requirements. This is a practical, hands-on position where you'll be responsible for supervising a team while also supporting the operation of fixed and mobile plant and ensuring the site remains safe, organised and productive. The role: Lead and coordinate the day-to-day activities across the site Support site operatives, ensuring work is completed safely and efficiently Monitor site standards and ensure operational procedures are followed Operate authorised mobile plant and ensure machinery is used safely and correctly Assist with the day-to-day upkeep and maintenance of fixed and mobile plant Ensure compliance with health & safety, environmental and waste management requirements Maintain accurate site records Identify and resolve operational issues quickly and effectively Skills & Experience: Previous experience supervising or leading a team within a hands-on operational environment is essentialt Confident operating mobile plant and machinery is essential Current NPORS, CPCS or equivalent plant certification Good understanding of health, safety and environmental requirements Strong organisational skills with good attention to detail Confident communication skills and the ability to give clear direction to a team Practical approach to problem-solving and the ability to respond effectively to changing priorities Comfortable using Microsoft Office and completing operational records Excellent attention to detail Reliable, proactive and willing to get involved in the day-to-day running of the site This is a hands-on supervisory position , so you should be comfortable spending time out on site, working alongside operational teams and taking responsibility for maintaining high standards across the facility. Hours of work: 42.5 hours a week, Monday - Friday 7am - 4:30pm. Successful candidates will be contacted within 7 working days of application. If you do not hear from us within this time, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

Job Title: Production Planning Coordinator Location: Devizes (Office Based) Pay Rate: £18.00 - £19.00 per hour Type: Temporary FTC (9 months) Hours: 37 hours per week 07:30 - 16:00 Monday to Friday and 07:30 - 13:00 Fridays Looking for a role where you can make a real impact? We're recruiting a Production Planning Coordinator to join a busy manufacturing team, providing vital support to Production Planning, Purchasing and Sales. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with planning or manufacturing administration experience who enjoys working with ERP systems, managing data and keeping production moving. The Role Working closely with Production Planning, Production, Engineering, Purchasing, Quality and Sales, you'll help ensure production information is accurate, work orders are maintained and schedules stay on track. Your responsibilities will include: Supporting the day-to-day production planning function Creating, releasing and monitoring works orders Maintaining and updating the ERP system Managing Bills of Materials (BOMs), routings and production data Producing planning reports and spreadsheets Monitoring progress and highlighting delays or issues Liaising with Production, Purchasing and other departments to keep work flowing Supporting engineering changes and ERP improvements Assisting with planning projects, process improvements and system testing Helping maintain accurate stock and planning information About You We're looking for someone who is organised, proactive and enjoys working with detailed information. You'll be confident using systems, comfortable communicating with different departments and able to prioritise a busy workload. Ideally, you'll have: Previous experience in production planning, purchasing, production control or manufacturing administration Experience using an ERP or MRP system (SAP, D365, SAGE, Oracle etc.) Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills Excellent attention to detail and data accuracy Good communication and organisational skills The ability to investigate problems and find practical solutions Experience within an engineering or manufacturing environment would be highly advantageous. If you're looking for a varied planning and administration role where you can contribute to continuous improvement and become part of a supportive manufacturing team, we'd love to hear from you.