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Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer Location: Manchester Salary: Up to £56,000 per annum Shift: 2 Days, 2 Nights, 4 Off - 7am-7pm Holiday: 25 days MRD Recruitment are working on behalf of our client to recruit a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join their established manufacturing operation in Manchester. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Maintenance Engineer to join a skilled engineering team, providing planned and reactive maintenance support across production plant, equipment and facilities. The Role Working as part of a cross-functional engineering team, you will be responsible for ensuring the safety, reliability and efficiency of production equipment. Key responsibilities include: Carrying out planned preventative maintenance and repairs. Responding quickly and effectively to equipment breakdowns. Diagnosing faults and taking corrective action. Supporting Shift Engineers with day-to-day engineering requirements. Ensuring all work meets required Health & Safety, Food Safety and Hygiene standards. Using CMMS systems/tablets to accurately record maintenance activity and manage stock. Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and improved equipment reliability. Supporting the installation, modification and improvement of plant and equipment. Assisting with the training and development of fellow engineers and operator-technicians. Working to strict planned maintenance schedules and ensuring work is completed safely and efficiently. About You We're looking for an experienced Maintenance Engineer with a strong background in plant maintenance who enjoys working in a fast-paced production environment. Essential: Experience in plant/equipment maintenance. Strong fault-finding and diagnostic ability. Good communication skills. Thorough and methodical approach to maintenance. Ability to work effectively as part of a team. Good understanding of food safety culture. Strong commitment to Health & Safety. Desirable: Mechanical Engineering qualification/experience. FMCG or food manufacturing experience. 18th Edition. IPAF. PLC programming/diagnostic experience. What's on Offer? Salary up to £56,000 2 days, 2 nights, 4 off 7am-7pm shifts 25 days annual leave Opportunity to join an established engineering team Training and development opportunities Varied role covering both planned and reactive maintenance If you're an experienced Maintenance Engineer looking for your next opportunity within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, we'd be keen to hear from you. Apply now or contact MRD Recruitment for a confidential discussion about the role.

Applications Support Engineer (Enterprise Systems) Grangemouth (site-based, 5 days per week) 37.5 hours per week 6-month PAYE contract (with a view to extend) Rate: Competitive (dependent on experience) The Opportunity MRD Recruitment is delighted to be working with a leading global manufacturing business to recruit an Applications Support Engineer based at their Grangemouth site. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a large-scale, complex industrial environment where you'll play a key role in supporting and maintaining business-critical applications across multiple business units. The Role You'll be responsible for the support, maintenance, and continuous improvement of a wide range of applications, from desktop software through to enterprise-level systems, within a Microsoft Windows environment. Key responsibilities include: Supporting and troubleshooting business-critical applications Managing and resolving incidents, including system outages Assisting with application implementations, upgrades, and testing Ensuring systems meet performance, security, and SLA requirements Creating and maintaining technical documentation and support procedures Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives Supporting small-scale IT projects and system enhancements You'll also participate in an on-call rota as part of the wider Applications team. About You We're looking for someone with strong application support experience in a complex, enterprise environment. Essential : Experience supporting desktop, client-server, and web-based applications Strong troubleshooting and incident management skills Experience working in a Windows-based environment Ability to prioritise and manage multiple support requests Experience supporting both bespoke and third-party applications Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills Desirable: Scripting or development exposure (e.g. PowerShell, VBA, JavaScript, .NET) Experience with databases (SQL Server, Oracle) Knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure) Familiarity with SharePoint, Power Platform, or BI tools Understanding of ITSM tools and ITIL processes Experience in manufacturing, industrial, or regulated environments Why Apply? Work in a large-scale, technically complex environment Exposure to a broad range of systems and technologies Opportunity to contribute to critical business systems and projects Potential for contract extension

Epicor Support Analyst Haslingdon, hybrid(remote considered) Competitive Salary + Benefits Full Time, Permanent MRD Recruitment is delighted to be working on behalf of a leading manufacturing business to recruit an Epicor Support Analyst . This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong Epicor ERP support experience to join a growing business where you'll play a key role supporting users, improving reporting capability, and driving continuous improvement across the ERP system. You'll act as the first point of contact for Epicor-related queries across the business while also supporting reporting, data integrity, and process optimisation. Key Responsibilities Provide first-line support for Epicor ERP users across production, planning, procurement, warehouse, quality, finance, and customer service teams Troubleshoot and resolve Epicor-related issues, escalating where required Create and maintain reports, dashboards, BAQs, SSRS reports, and data extracts Support continuous improvement initiatives across operational and manufacturing processes Assist with Epicor master data management and data governance Support testing, user acceptance activities, and system updates Produce and maintain user guides, SOPs, and support documentation Work closely with stakeholders to understand reporting and process requirements Skills & Experience Required Previous experience supporting Epicor ERP / Epicor Kinetic within a manufacturing or distribution environment Experience with Epicor reporting tools including BAQs, Dashboards, SSRS or Report Builder Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills Confident communicating with users across multiple departments Good Excel and reporting/data analysis capability Strong documentation and organisational skills Desirable Experience Understanding of manufacturing processes including planning, inventory, purchasing, and shop floor reporting Experience with EDD/EDA reporting tools Familiarity with ticketing systems and SLA-driven support environments What's on Offer Opportunity to join a well-established and growing manufacturing business Varied and business-critical role with real visibility across the organisation Supportive team environment Ongoing training and development opportunities Competitive salary and benefits package

is delighted to be recruiting for an experienced and driven Regional Manager on behalf of our established Logistics Client based in Stirling This is a senior leadership opportunity offering full operational and financial accountability across a large-scale regional operation. The successful candidate will lead, motivate and develop high-performing teams while ensuring operational excellence, exceptional customer service and the delivery of key business objectives. The Role As Regional Manager, you will be responsible for the overall performance of a multi-site logistics operation, managing a workforce of approximately 200 employees with 5 direct reports. You will play a key client-facing role, ensuring operational KPIs are achieved, customer expectations are exceeded and commercial performance is consistently delivered. You will work closely with senior leadership teams to drive continuous improvement, operational efficiency and cultural transformation across the region. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage regional operations, ensuring delivery against contractual KPIs and business objectives Take full ownership of operational and financial performance, including P&L and balance sheet accountability Develop and implement strategic business plans, budgets and forecasts Manage and develop key internal and external stakeholder relationships Lead performance and contract management activities across the region Conduct regular site visits, operational reviews and performance assessments Drive cost reduction initiatives and continuous improvement programmes Champion health & safety, quality and compliance standards across all sites Lead, coach and develop operational leadership teams Deliver strategic succession planning, talent development and performance management initiatives Work collaboratively with HR to support employee engagement and positive industrial relations Manage and mitigate operational and commercial risk Lead organisational change and embed new ways of working across the business Ensure consistent implementation of SOPs and operational standards Act as a senior ambassador for the Operations function and company values Skills & Experience Required Extensive logistics or general operational management experience Proven experience leading large, geographically dispersed teams Strong commercial acumen with experience managing multi-million-pound P&L accounts Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills Demonstrated experience driving operational improvement and business change Strong people management and coaching capability Ability to influence and challenge effectively at all levels of seniority Proven project and change management experience Excellent organisational, planning and problem-solving skills Strong understanding of compliance, health & safety and operational governance Ability to thrive within a fast-paced, high-performance environment High levels of resilience, adaptability and personal accountability What We're Looking For The successful candidate will be a dynamic and adaptive leader with a strong track record of delivering operational excellence within complex logistics environments. You will be commercially focused, highly motivated and passionate about leading people, driving change and achieving results. If you are looking for a senior leadership opportunity where you can make a significant impact within a growing and fast-paced organisation, we would love to hear from you.

MRD Recruitment is currently recruiting a Transport Manager to join one of our clients based in Renfrew. About the Company Our client is a well-established and rapidly growing food wholesaler supplying a diverse range of fresh, chilled, and ambient products to hospitality, retail, and catering customers. With a strong reputation for reliability and quality, they are seeking an experienced Transport Manager to lead and optimise their distribution operations. Role Overview The Transport Manager will be responsible for overseeing the daily transport operations, ensuring efficient, compliant, and cost-effective delivery of goods. This role is critical in maintaining high service levels while managing fleet performance, driver teams, and regulatory compliance within a fast-paced food distribution environment. Key Responsibilities Oversee and manage the end-to-end transport operation, including route planning, scheduling, and dispatch Ensure timely and accurate delivery of goods, meeting customer service and SLA requirements Lead, manage, and develop a team of drivers and transport staff Ensure full compliance with all transport legislation, including vehicle maintenance, driver hours, and tachograph regulations Monitor fleet performance, utilisation, and costs, identifying opportunities for improvement Implement and maintain health & safety standards across all transport activities Manage transport budgets, fuel usage, and operational costs Liaise with warehouse and operations teams to ensure seamless coordination Handle any delivery issues, customer complaints, or service disruptions effectively Maintain accurate records and reporting on KPIs such as delivery performance, cost per drop, and driver efficiency Key Requirements Proven experience in a Transport Manager or similar logistics leadership role, ideally within food distribution or FMCG Strong knowledge of UK transport regulations, compliance, and fleet management CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence) qualification - essential Experience managing multi-drop delivery operations Strong leadership and people management skills Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities Ability to work in a fast-paced, time-critical environment Proficiency in transport management systems (TMS) and Microsoft Office Desirable Experience working with temperature-controlled logistics (chilled/frozen goods) Knowledge of route optimisation software Continuous improvement or lean experience Key Competencies Leadership and team development Attention to detail and compliance focus Commercial awareness Strong communication skills Ability to manage pressure and meet deadlines