Checked Recruitment

Job Title: Fabrication Business Development Manager Sector: Engineering and Manufacturing Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 per annum Location: Redditch Our client is a long-established UK manufacturer with a growing reputation for high-quality fabrication, machining, assembly and engineered solutions. With a strong foothold in industrial sectors and an ambitious plan to expand their defence work, they are looking for a commercially driven Business Development Manager to open doors and turn conversations into long-term customer relationships within defence, marine and developing industries. Position Overview This is a hands-on, new business role at an exciting point in the company's growth. You will find and win fabrication and manufacturing opportunities across defence, marine, rail and wider industrial engineering. You will take enquiries from first contact through to quotation and order, working closely with the engineering and production teams to make sure what you sell can be delivered well. Your focus will be on growing the customer base and increasing sales revenue, with particular emphasis on MOD and defence-related work. Key Responsibilities Develop new business opportunities within defence, marine, rail and industrial engineering Research and identify target customers needing fabrication, welding, machining and assembly services Generate and qualify leads through networking, industry events and direct customer engagement Arrange and attend customer meetings across the UK Build strong relationships with buyers, procurement teams, engineers and project managers Manage enquiries from initial contact through to quotation and order placement Build and maintain a healthy sales pipeline Identify opportunities for repeat business and long-term partnerships Represent our client at customer sites, trade shows and industry events Ideal Candidate Profile A proven track record in engineering, fabrication or manufacturing sales Experience of winning new business and converting prospects into customers Strong commercial and negotiation skills A confident communicator who can engage at every level, from buyers to engineers Self-motivated and driven by results Knowledge of fabrication, welding, machining or metalworking processes (desirable) Experience supplying the defence, marine or rail sectors (desirable) Existing industry contacts (desirable) Able to understand engineering drawings and specifications (desirable) Essential Skills A full UK driving licence Commercial awareness and sound negotiation skills Excellent communication and relationship-building skills What Success Looks Like New customer accounts won Growth in sales pipeline value Increased fabrication and manufacturing revenue Strong customer relationships and repeat business A stronger presence in target sectors Does this sound like you? If you are an ambitious sales professional with a background in engineering or manufacturing, and you want to play a central part in growing a respected UK manufacturer, we would love to hear from you. Apply today, or get in touch for a confidential conversation about the role. Additional Information Salary: £45,000 - £55,000, depending on experience Working hours: Monday to Thursday 7:30am - 4:30pm, Friday 7:30am - 1:30pm Location: Redditch-based, with UK travel to customer sites. This is not an overnight-heavy role, and there is no overseas travel Our client is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitable candidates

Job Title: Service and Warranty Manager Sector: Engineering and Manufacturing Salary: £37,000 - £42,000 per annum Location: Redditch (office-based) Our client designs and manufactures products for industrial sectors, and their reputation depends on how well they look after customers once a product is in service. They are now looking for a Service and Warranty Manager to lead that function. It is a hands-on leadership role with real influence, where warranty is treated as a genuine contributor to the business rather than a cost to be managed. Position Overview You will take ownership of all service and warranty operations, leading a technical team that handles returned products, warranty claims and customer support. Working closely with Quality and Engineering, you will diagnose faults, find the root causes of recurring issues and make sure the lessons are fed back into the product. You will also deal directly with demanding, high-profile customers, so you will need a calm head and strong communication skills. Key Responsibilities Lead the service and warranty team, ensuring returned products and warranty claims are handled efficiently and to a high standard Oversee mechanical and electrical repair, refurbishment and fault diagnosis of returned items Manage the booking and tracking of products using SAP and RMA processes Work with Quality and Engineering to investigate recurring issues and implement corrective actions Provide technical support to customers by email, phone and on-site visits where required Monitor spare parts inventory and coordinate with procurement to maintain stock levels Develop and maintain warranty policies and procedures Keep accurate records of service activity and warranty claims Prepare reports and analysis on service trends and warranty performance Ideal Candidate Profile Experience in technical service or warranty management, ideally within manufacturing or engineering A strong understanding of mechanical and electrical systems Experience leading teams and working across functions A customer-focused mindset with a real commitment to quality and continuous improvement Confident handling customers at a senior level, including major OEMs Comfortable being both a manager and a hands-on contributor Willing to travel to customer sites when required Essential Skills Proficiency in SAP, Microsoft Word and Excel Ability to read and interpret technical drawings Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Strong problem-solving and organisational abilities Able to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities Soldering skills and experience with fault-finding tools are advantageous Does this sound like you? If you are a technically minded service or warranty professional ready to step into a leadership role where your work directly affects the business, we would like to hear from you. Apply today, or get in touch for a confidential conversation about the opportunity. Additional Information Salary: £37,000 - £42,000 depending on experience (those close but slightly outside this salary range are also encouraged to apply) Location: Redditch, office-based, with occasional customer site visits Our client is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitable candidates