Planning Engineer
CNC Precision Manufacturing
Birmingham B24
Up to £50k per annum
Mon-Fri Day Shifts - Early Finish Friday
31 Days Holiday, Pension
Are you a Planning Engineer with a background in CNC Machining within a precision manufacturing industry? If yes, read on....
My client is an established firm in the precision engineering manufacturing sector, based near Birmingham and commutable from Coventry, Duddeston, Walsall, Dudley and Nuneaton. They are currently looking for an experienced Process / Planning Engineer, with a background in CNC Milling or CNC Turning, and experience in a precision industry such as Aerospace or Defence. Other suitable job titles could include: Production Planner, Process Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer or Production Engineer.
As the CNC Planning Engineer, you must have extensive engineering knowledge and experience in CNC Milling or Turning, along with knowledge of Cad Cam. You will be required to take 100% ownership of the CNC Production Planning and route cards, providing services to key Stakeholders ensuring efficient and effective planning operation of the manufacturing facilities, mitigating risks within the supply chain, and delivering opportunities for continuous improvement.
The Role
- Create, maintain, and update routing plans on the MRP system (training provided)
- Be involved with customer meetings
- Plan and develop manufacturing methods for NPI
- Serve as a main point of contact for shopfloor CNC Engineers regarding methods of manufacturing
- Ensure that the CNC Production Schedule fulfills the customer order book
- Alert the appropriate staff when there are changes to Customer drawings/route cards and engineering procedures
- Update/Regulate scheduling (on site scheduling system - training will be provided)
- Hold reviews with senior management to check overall performance; This may involve further planning and rescheduling
- Communicate any potential risks and/or problems (This may involve recommending feasible solutions)
- Maintain agreed Advanced Planning
- Implement Continuous Improvement Methodologies
- To undertake the above duties in such a manner as to comply with the company Health and Safety at Work policy
Minimum Skills / Experience Required:
- Recent experience as a Planning Engineer within a precision engineering and manufacturing environment
- Previous experience in a low-volume production environment, ideally within the aerospace, automotive, or a similar precision engineering industry
- Previous CNC machining experience (to produce metal components)
- Experience of creating route cards for CNC machining processes
- Cad Cam experience or knowledge
- Good communication skills; both verbally and written
- Be a team player who is self-motivated and quality orientated
- Computer literate with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Powerpoint and Excel
The Package:
- Salary £38k-£50k per annum
- 31 Days Holiday (including Bank Holidays)
- Free onsite parking
- Company Pension Scheme
- Monday to Thursday 8am-5pm, Friday 1pm finish
Interested? To apply for this Planning Engineer position, here are your two options:
1. "This is the job for me! When can I start?" - Call now and lets talk through your experience. Ask for Dan Henderson on 0116 254 5411 between 8.30am - 5.30pm
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The apprenticeship is held in partnership with Bath College at the Radstock Somer Valley Campus. The apprentice will be expected to attend college in person for part of their working week, and attend work at Locksbrook the days you are not at college.
Duties will include:
Assist in the setup and operation of CNC (Computer Numerical Control) machines, lathes, milling machines, and other machining equipment
Diagnose faults and implement corrective actions to ensure equipment efficiency
Learn and apply machining techniques to produce high-precision components and parts according to technical drawings and specifications
Interpret and analyse engineering drawings, blueprints, and schematics
Work closely with engineers, technicians, and team leaders to support production goals
Conduct quality checks on finished products using measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges to ensure adherence to specifications
Maintain a high standard of 5S
Maintain and troubleshoot machinery and tooling, learning best practices for maintenance and repair
Ensure company policies and procedures are adhered to at all times
Ensure compliance with all relevant Environmental, Health & Safety and regulatory legislation
Actively support continuous improvement activities throughout the business
Through a combination of classroom and work based learning over 4 years, the Machining Apprentice will gain knowledge of a broad range of activities and departments including Procurement, Projects, Health and Safety, Manufacturing and Design.Training:
Machining Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
You will attend college two days per week, term time only at our Somer Valley Campus in Radstock
Training Outcome:
Apprentices can progress to machinist, manufacturing engineers, design engineers and potentially complete a HNC
Employer Description:Horstman is a high value added, innovative engineering business with a global footprint that provides quality, technically excellent solutions for customers. World leading in the design and development of military vehicle suspension systems, we cover solutions from ultra-lightweight wheeled vehicle , C130 air portable vehicles, through to infantry and engineer vehicles up to the heaviest in the fleet as well as Main Battle Tanks.
We are based in Bath, UK and as part of the Global RENK Group by working for Horstman you become part of an international team committed to providing the highest standards to our customers and partners around the world. Many of the positions within the business give opportunities for international travel meeting customers or suppliers.Working Hours :Monday - Thursday, 7.30am - 4.00pm and Friday, 7.30am - 12.30pmSkills: Communication skills,Problem solving skills,Initiative....Read more...
IT Support Analyst
End User Technical Support
Didcot, Abingdon, Oxford, Oxfordshire
@mecscomms is recruiting for a contract – End User Support Specialist& IT Support Analyst to provide technical assistance & ensure the smooth operation of IT systems within a large Global Enterprise environment. The role involves 1st & 2nd line support, troubleshooting hardware & software issues, managing user accounts, supporting LAN/WAN networks & optimising the end-user experience across Microsoft 365, M365, MS Active Directory, Windows & Mac OS environments & wireless technologies.
If you’re experienced in the management, administration, support, monitoring, troubleshooting, installation, configuration, deployment & rollout of IT services across: Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Exchange, Active Directory, Azure, SQL, Office 365, M365, SCCM, Skype, MS Teams, IP Networking, Cisco, Firewalls, Routing, Switching etc. I'm keen to hear from you.
Position: Technical Support, Helpdesk, Desktop Support, Service Desk Engineer, IT Support, 2nd Line.
Location: Didcot, Abingdon, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX14 4SE
Base: Office based on site, 5 days per week
Nature: Full time, temporary contract, Inside IR35
Duration: 24+ month contract
Hours: Monday – Friday, 09.00 – 17.30
Gross Rate: £30.00 per hour
Environment: IT, Technology, Cloud, Hosted Services, Internet, Technical Support, Helpdesk, Service Desk, Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Exchange, Active Directory, Azure, SQL, Office 365, M365, SCCM, Skype, MS Teams, IP Networking, Cisco, Firewalls, Networking, Routing, Switching, Load balancers, Netscaler, F5, VMware, vSphere, Hyper-V, Azure, AWS, Storage, SAN, NAS, Citrix, Xenapp
Key Activity:
• Desktop support
• Troubleshooting
• Problem solving
• Diagnostics
• Hardware & software management
• Networking
• Installation, maintenance & configuration
• System monitoring
• IT inventory management
• Knowledgebase maintenance
• Trouble ticket management
Overview:
The technical support specialist will have responsibility for providing IT technical assistance to clients, either remotely or in person, through various channels like deskside in person, via phone, email, or chat. Typically you'll be involved in troubleshooting, problem-solving & providing customer support for technology issues, requiring strong communication, analytical, & problem-solving skills.
Responsibilities:
• Provide first-line technical support to end-users, in person or via email, phone or chat
• Diagnose, troubleshoot & resolve hardware & software issues
• Install, configure & maintain computer systems, applications & peripherals
• Manage user accounts, permissions & access control within Active Directory
• Assist with the setup, deployment & maintenance of IT equipment (laptops, printers, mobile devices)
• Support LAN/WAN network connectivity & troubleshoot wireless connectivity issues
• Document & track support requests using a ticketing system, ensuring timely resolution
• Provide user training on IT systems, security best practices & new technologies
• Ensure compliance with IT policies & cybersecurity protocols
• Collaborate with cross-functional IT teams to resolve complex issues & improve system performance
• Assist with software updates, patches & system upgrades
• Conduct routine system checks to ensure optimal performance & security
• Participate in IT projects, system migrations & business-wide technical initiatives
Candidate Profile:
Candidates should possess previous experience within a Technical Support, Helpdesk or Service Desk environment to a 2nd line level. You’ll need strong analytical & problem solving skills with the ability to manage multiple, concurrent tasks.
You’ll be experienced in deskside customer support, administration, support, monitoring, trouble shooting, installation, configuration, deployment & rollout of virtual & on premise solutions. Your skills, experience & attributes should include as many of the following as possible:
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related field
• Experience in technical support, customer support or network troubleshooting
• Strong knowledge of Windows & Mac OS environments
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365 administration, Active Directory & cloud-based applications
• Network & Infrastructure solutions (LAN, WAN, Wireless, Internet, Connectivity, MPLS, SD-WAN)
• MS communication & collaboration suite (Azure, M365, O365, Teams, Skype, Active Directory)
• Cyber security (intrusion prevention & detection, threat management, PCI compliance)
• Unified Communications (unified comms, contact centre, IP telephony, Teams, Skype)
• SharePoint administration
• TCP/IP networking, switches, routers, firewalls & protocols
• Experience with remote support tools & IT ticketing systems
• Knowledge of ITIL best practices (preferred)
• Certifications such as Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP), CompTIA A+ or ITIL Foundation are a plus.
@mecscomms: uniting opportunity with ambition in Telecoms | Media | Technology
@mecscomms is the brand name of MECS Communications Ltd who provide permanent & contract recruitment consultancy service as an Employment Agency & Employment Business.
For more information or a list of current vacancies, please see our web site at mecscomms.co.uk
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