Production Technician 32,000 to 34,000 per annum, Benefits include 33 days holiday, Pension, Employee welfare scheme, canteen and car parking - Permanent position - Mon to Fri, 7am to 4.30pm (11am on Fri), based in Gillingham, Kent We have an excellent opportunity for a Production Technician to join a leading manufacturer of stainless steel products to join them on a permanent basis. Reporting to the Factory Manager and working as part of a team, this role would suit someone who has good experience of running and setting machines, as well as carrying out basic maintenance and repair on the machine. Duties of the Production Technician will include: Set, adjust and maintain bespoke production machinery used for cutting, forming and assembling metal parts Fault finding on production machinery to ensure smooth running and carrying out basis repairs Liaising with management regarding production schedules Work with production staff to resolve technical and setting issues, including liaising with toolroom and maintenance departments Skills and qualifications: Previous machine operating experience in and engineering or similar environment Good knowledge of Hydraulics and pneumatic, coupled with a good mechanical knowledge Strong problem solving abilities and ability to work autonomously within a team environment Working to ISO9001 standards Strong communication skills This is a very hands on role within a busy production environment, where you will be working to support customer demand. You will be working very closely with the Production Manager who will be able to offer additional support and training for the right candidate. In return the successful Production Technician / Engineer will be joining a successful and market leading organisation as they go through a sustained period of growth and offer future development and progression. To hear more about this opportunity, please send your CV to Bernie by hitting the apply button now! Travail Employment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Thanks for your application. Due to the high level of responses we are currently receiving, whilst we endeavour to contact everyone, sometimes we are unable to. If you have not heard from us within 10 working days of making your application, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Feb 27, 2026
Full time
Production Technician 32,000 to 34,000 per annum, Benefits include 33 days holiday, Pension, Employee welfare scheme, canteen and car parking - Permanent position - Mon to Fri, 7am to 4.30pm (11am on Fri), based in Gillingham, Kent We have an excellent opportunity for a Production Technician to join a leading manufacturer of stainless steel products to join them on a permanent basis. Reporting to the Factory Manager and working as part of a team, this role would suit someone who has good experience of running and setting machines, as well as carrying out basic maintenance and repair on the machine. Duties of the Production Technician will include: Set, adjust and maintain bespoke production machinery used for cutting, forming and assembling metal parts Fault finding on production machinery to ensure smooth running and carrying out basis repairs Liaising with management regarding production schedules Work with production staff to resolve technical and setting issues, including liaising with toolroom and maintenance departments Skills and qualifications: Previous machine operating experience in and engineering or similar environment Good knowledge of Hydraulics and pneumatic, coupled with a good mechanical knowledge Strong problem solving abilities and ability to work autonomously within a team environment Working to ISO9001 standards Strong communication skills This is a very hands on role within a busy production environment, where you will be working to support customer demand. You will be working very closely with the Production Manager who will be able to offer additional support and training for the right candidate. In return the successful Production Technician / Engineer will be joining a successful and market leading organisation as they go through a sustained period of growth and offer future development and progression. To hear more about this opportunity, please send your CV to Bernie by hitting the apply button now! Travail Employment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Thanks for your application. Due to the high level of responses we are currently receiving, whilst we endeavour to contact everyone, sometimes we are unable to. If you have not heard from us within 10 working days of making your application, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
A well-established and highly respected manufacturer of plastic products is looking to appoint an experienced Design & Tooling Manager due to an upcoming retirement. The company offers a complete end-to-end service, supporting customers from concept and design through to full-scale manufacture. Reporting to the Managing Director and working closely with the Manufacturing Manager, you will play a key role within the business. Acting as the primary technical contact for new customers, you will transform ideas into manufacturable products - managing projects from initial enquiry through design, tooling, and into production. Up to 60,000 Hybrid / WFH / Remote considered This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys ownership, customer interaction, and seeing projects through from idea to finished product within a supportive and forward-thinking environment. As the Design and Tooling Manager, your duties will include: Manage projects from concept through to approved production parts Prepare accurate and competitive quotations for tooling, design, 3D printing, and unit costs Advise customers on design for manufacture to ensure efficient, high-quality production Design plastic components suitable for injection moulding Liaise with UK and overseas toolmakers and material suppliers Support and mentor the in-house Toolroom team Work closely with Quality on tooling and design improvements Visit customers and develop strong working relationships To be successful in the role of Design & Tooling Manager, you will have: Proven experience in plastic injection mould tool design Strong hands-on toolmaking background Proficient in SolidWorks Excellent communication and customer-facing skills Commercially aware with strong project and cost management ability If you're a driven Tool Designer looking to take ownership of projects and play a key role in a growing business, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now! ASC Connections Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity.
Feb 27, 2026
Full time
A well-established and highly respected manufacturer of plastic products is looking to appoint an experienced Design & Tooling Manager due to an upcoming retirement. The company offers a complete end-to-end service, supporting customers from concept and design through to full-scale manufacture. Reporting to the Managing Director and working closely with the Manufacturing Manager, you will play a key role within the business. Acting as the primary technical contact for new customers, you will transform ideas into manufacturable products - managing projects from initial enquiry through design, tooling, and into production. Up to 60,000 Hybrid / WFH / Remote considered This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys ownership, customer interaction, and seeing projects through from idea to finished product within a supportive and forward-thinking environment. As the Design and Tooling Manager, your duties will include: Manage projects from concept through to approved production parts Prepare accurate and competitive quotations for tooling, design, 3D printing, and unit costs Advise customers on design for manufacture to ensure efficient, high-quality production Design plastic components suitable for injection moulding Liaise with UK and overseas toolmakers and material suppliers Support and mentor the in-house Toolroom team Work closely with Quality on tooling and design improvements Visit customers and develop strong working relationships To be successful in the role of Design & Tooling Manager, you will have: Proven experience in plastic injection mould tool design Strong hands-on toolmaking background Proficient in SolidWorks Excellent communication and customer-facing skills Commercially aware with strong project and cost management ability If you're a driven Tool Designer looking to take ownership of projects and play a key role in a growing business, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now! ASC Connections Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity.
Operations Manager Salary is circa 50- 55,000 per annum, permanent position based in Gillingham, Kent. Benefits include 28 days holiday, Pension, On-site parking, Employee welfare scheme, parental leave. Days role working Monday to Friday. Our client are leading engineering manufacturing company, who offer niche and innovative products to a global engineering market - they are going through a period of sustained growth, which is set to continue and are looking for a operations manager / general manager join them at their Gillingham site. Reporting to the MD, you will be a key member of the leadership team and will help drive forward the company's performance through close management of processes and methods. Our client will also welcome applications from Production or Factory Managers who are looking to take the next step. Duties and responsibilities of the operations manager will include: Organising and managing around 60 staff including toolroom, maintenance, quality, production and warehousing, across two sites. Ability to lead engineering, health and safety and quality programs. Actively contributing and implementing ideas that improve process safety and efficiency. Analysis of daily operational data to ensure short and long term KPI's are being met. Managing stock control. Working with sales team to ensure production throughput meets customer demand. Implementing and managing preventative maintenance programs. Responsible for continuous improvement. Responsible for end product compliance and personal development of shop floor personnel. Directly involved in quality management systems and audits Driving a culture of excellent across the business Experience and qualifications of the operations manager will include: Background in Manufacturing or Engineering environment, or relevant qualifications. Ability to actively input into engineering projects. Ability to improve manufacturing processes using techniques such as Lean or Kaizen. Track record managing stock levels through efficient planning and stock control. Project management. Knowledge and experience managing an ERP system. The successful candidate will have a flexible approach to their working hours and there may be some occasional travel with overnight stays as and when, as part of the role. In return the successful Operations Manager / General Manager will be joining a renowned and successful engineering company as they go through a sustained period of growth. Operations Manager 50- 55,000 per annum Benefits include 28 days holiday, Pension, On-site parking, employee welfare benefits, parental leave Days role (must be flexible) Permanent role Gillingham, Kent To hear more about this role please send your CV to (url removed) Travail Employment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Thanks for your application. Due to the high level of responses we are currently receiving, whilst we endeavour to contact everyone, sometimes we are unable to. If you have not heard from us within 10 working days of making your application, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Jan 21, 2026
Full time
Operations Manager Salary is circa 50- 55,000 per annum, permanent position based in Gillingham, Kent. Benefits include 28 days holiday, Pension, On-site parking, Employee welfare scheme, parental leave. Days role working Monday to Friday. Our client are leading engineering manufacturing company, who offer niche and innovative products to a global engineering market - they are going through a period of sustained growth, which is set to continue and are looking for a operations manager / general manager join them at their Gillingham site. Reporting to the MD, you will be a key member of the leadership team and will help drive forward the company's performance through close management of processes and methods. Our client will also welcome applications from Production or Factory Managers who are looking to take the next step. Duties and responsibilities of the operations manager will include: Organising and managing around 60 staff including toolroom, maintenance, quality, production and warehousing, across two sites. Ability to lead engineering, health and safety and quality programs. Actively contributing and implementing ideas that improve process safety and efficiency. Analysis of daily operational data to ensure short and long term KPI's are being met. Managing stock control. Working with sales team to ensure production throughput meets customer demand. Implementing and managing preventative maintenance programs. Responsible for continuous improvement. Responsible for end product compliance and personal development of shop floor personnel. Directly involved in quality management systems and audits Driving a culture of excellent across the business Experience and qualifications of the operations manager will include: Background in Manufacturing or Engineering environment, or relevant qualifications. Ability to actively input into engineering projects. Ability to improve manufacturing processes using techniques such as Lean or Kaizen. Track record managing stock levels through efficient planning and stock control. Project management. Knowledge and experience managing an ERP system. The successful candidate will have a flexible approach to their working hours and there may be some occasional travel with overnight stays as and when, as part of the role. In return the successful Operations Manager / General Manager will be joining a renowned and successful engineering company as they go through a sustained period of growth. Operations Manager 50- 55,000 per annum Benefits include 28 days holiday, Pension, On-site parking, employee welfare benefits, parental leave Days role (must be flexible) Permanent role Gillingham, Kent To hear more about this role please send your CV to (url removed) Travail Employment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Thanks for your application. Due to the high level of responses we are currently receiving, whilst we endeavour to contact everyone, sometimes we are unable to. If you have not heard from us within 10 working days of making your application, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
