Rubicon Recruitment

CNC Turner Ferndown Up to £26 per hour Are you a skilled CNC Turner looking to bring your precision and consistency to a business trusted across some of the most demanding industries around? This is a chance to put your turning expertise to real use, on components that matter. As a CNC Turner, you will benefit from: The chance to work across a genuine variety of components for aerospace, nuclear, power, automotive and other precision sectors A structured, well-established workshop environment Opportunities to develop further skills across CNC turning and milling disciplines Being part of a business with a strong reputation built up since 1984 As a CNC Turner, your responsibilities will include: Programme, set and operate CNC turning machines using Fanuc controls to produce precision components Work from engineering drawings and specifications to tight tolerances Carry out in-process and first-off inspections to maintain quality standards Make programme adjustments and offsets to keep components within drawing limits Maintain a safe, organised working environment in line with company procedures As a CNC Turner, your experience will include: Proven experience as a CNC Turner in a precision engineering or subcontract environment Confident programming, setting and operating CNC turning equipment using Fanuc controls Good understanding of engineering drawings and tolerances Experience machining a variety of metals Working knowledge of ISO9001 quality environments an advantage If you're ready to bring your turning skills to a business that's built its reputation on quality since 1984, this is a great next step. Apply today with an up-to-date CV or call Ella at Rubicon for more information.

Administrator - Andover - £12.71ph You'll be trained from the ground up to take ownership of a growing online product catalogue. This Administrator role starts at £12.71 per hour on a temp to perm basis, with a real route to a permanent position. It's a close-knit team where personality matters just as much as the CV. As an Administrator, you will benefit from: Full training provided, no prior eCommerce experience required A genuine temp to perm route into a permanent role Working within a small, supportive team where you're valued as an individual The opportunity to take ownership of platforms and listings as you grow into the role Exposure to multiple eCommerce systems and marketplaces As an Administrator, your responsibilities will include: Create, upload and maintain product listings across multiple eCommerce platforms Update pricing, stock levels, descriptions and product imagery Monitor listings regularly to identify missing, incorrect or outdated information Coordinate new product launches to ensure listings go live on schedule Manage product categorisation, SKUs and wider catalogue data Liaise with internal teams to resolve product data discrepancies As an Administrator, your experience will include: A university degree with some general administration experience Confident use of Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy Good organisational and time management skills, comfortable handling large volumes of data Experience in an eCommerce or online retail environment is desirable but not essential Familiarity with platforms such as Shopify, Amazon Seller Central or eBay is a bonus If you're looking for a role where you can grow into real ownership of a product catalogue and build a long-term career with a team that will invest in you, this eCommerce Administrator position is worth a closer look. Apply today with an up-to-date CV or call Claire at Rubicon for more information. While Rubicon uses AI to help speed up processes across the business, every application is reviewed by a human to ensure the right decision is made.

Aiming for a high-standards, detail-focused candidate who enjoys solving technical problems. Take on a Quality Technician role in Coventry where your findings decide whether a product is right. You'll get to the root cause of faults, not just log them. Every inspection, test and report you complete helps keep customers confident in the product. As a Quality Technician, you will benefit from: Specialist, hands-on work with hydraulic components and systems Ongoing training and the chance to build deep technical expertise Varied work covering inspection, testing and fault investigation Supportive management and close links with technical and engineering colleagues A stable, well-established engineering manufacturing business As a Quality Technician, your responsibilities will include: Inspecting and testing hydraulic valves, manifolds and assemblies against set requirements Investigating customer returns and reported product failures Carrying out root-cause analysis and recording technical findings Performing pre-shipment inspection and functional testing Completing approved rework, repair and product verification Producing clear inspection, test and investigation reports As a Quality Technician, your experience will include: Experience in a manufacturing , test, service or engineering environment Hands-on mechanical ability, with hydraulic testing or service experience desirable Fault-finding, troubleshooting and root-cause analysis Reading engineering drawings and hydraulic schematics Accurate inspection, measurement and technical reporting An engineering qualification in a mechanical, hydraulic or related discipline desirable If you want a Quality Technician role where your accuracy and technical knowledge are genuinely relied on, this is a strong next step. Apply today with an up-to-date CV or call Ben at Rubicon for more information. While Rubicon uses AI to help speed up processes across the business, every application is reviewed by a human to ensure the right decision is made.

Buyer - Lymington - Up to £36,000 Take ownership of purchasing within an innovative manufacturing business where accuracy and supplier relationships genuinely shape production. As a Buyer , every purchase order, lead time and negotiation you manage keeps materials flowing to schedule. This is a structured, detail-focused role with real scope to develop your procurement expertise. As a Buyer, you will benefit from: The chance to contribute to a growing business with a strong reputation for quality Genuine development, learning new skills alongside experienced Senior Buyers A clearly defined role reporting directly to the Head of Supply Chain A structured environment built on continuous improvement and high standards Close collaboration with Production, Planning, Warehouse and Engineering As a Buyer, your responsibilities will include: Raising purchase orders for company wide requisitions using the ERP system (SYSPRO) Maintaining accurate procurement data, including lead times, MOQ/MPQ order points and open order book alignment Negotiating with suppliers to secure best value, year on year savings and first-class service Managing supplier performance, risk mitigation and on-time delivery across direct and indirect portfolios Carrying out monthly inventory profiling to secure material availability while avoiding overstocking Supporting daily SQDIP walks and the development of internal and supplier KPIs As a Buyer, your experience will include: A professional qualification in procurement and supply (CIPS or equivalent) , or at least 2 years of direct and/or indirect purchasing experience Purchasing experience within a manufacturing environment Confident use of MRP/ERP systems, with SYSPRO experience an advantage Strong Excel skills and good working knowledge of Office 365 Strong negotiation, analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail The ability to read basic 2D technical drawings, or mechanical knowledge, would be an advantage If you're a detail-driven Buyer looking to build your expertise in a business that values accuracy and quality, this could be your next step. Apply today with an up-to-date CV or call Nina Cranidge at Rubicon for more information. While Rubicon uses AI to help speed up processes across the business, every application is reviewed by a human to ensure the right decision is made.

Machine Shop Team Leader Poole DOE You'll take full ownership of a machine shop shift team, driving performance, quality, and delivery. This is a role where your leadership sets the standard, not just supports it. If you want a high-impact role where results are visible and yours to own, this is it. As a Machine Shop Team Leader, you will benefit from: Genuine autonomy to run your shift and drive improvements Clear scope to shape team performance and standards A hands-on technical role backed by real decision-making authority As a Machine Shop Team Leader, your responsibilities will include: Lead and coordinate shift teams to hit daily, weekly, and monthly production targets Drive lean manufacturing and continuous improvement across the machine shop Manage people performance, including appraisals, probation reviews, and capability Lead root cause analysis to resolve quality and performance issues Maintain health, safety, and wellbeing standards across the shift Support technical problem-solving on complex machining challenges As a Machine Shop Team Leader, your experience will include: Proven leadership in a CNC machining or manufacturing environment Strong grounding in Lean tools (5S, Kaizen, SMED, TPM) Experience managing people and driving performance under pressure Solid stakeholder communication and reporting skills Confident with Microsoft Office and production systems Working knowledge of health and safety requirements Working hours: This role operates on a rotating shift pattern, two weeks earlies followed by two weeks lates: Early Shift: Mon to Thurs, 6am to 2:15pm, Fri 6am to 12pm Late Shift: Mon to Thurs, 2:15pm to 10:15pm, Fri 12pm to 7:30pm This is a chance to lead a shift that runs the way you want it to, with real ownership over results. Apply today with an up-to-date CV or call Ella Deeley at Rubicon for more information.

As Production Manager , you'll set the standard, lead from the front and drive results across delivery, quality, productivity and budget. This is a senior, high-impact role where your decisions directly move the numbers. As a Production Manager, you will benefit from: 23 days holiday + bank holidays Rewards & recognition scheme Life assurance Free parking As a Production Manager, your responsibilities will include: Lead, coach and develop team leaders and the supervisory team, including recruitment, performance reviews and weekly briefings Drive a structured continuous improvement programme, using performance data to deliver measurable gains Take overall responsibility for operational performance, managing costs and risks against financial and operational targets Oversee stock control, including weekly Kanban checks and accurate part scanning Manage facilities, building maintenance, external contractors and third-party service providers Ensure waste management, testing and calibration meet ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards As a Production Manager, your experience will include: A proven track record in production management within a manufacturing or service workshop environment A technical qualification equivalent to a HND or Degree , or equivalent experience in a technical production environment A recognised management or supervisory qualification , or equivalent workshop training Strong commercial acumen and evidence of leading organisational change Confident use of Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word and PowerPoint A full UK driving licence If you're ready to take charge of a workshop and make your mark as Production Manager , this is the role to do it. Apply today with an up-to-date CV or call Josh at Rubicon for more information. While Rubicon uses AI to help speed up processes across the business, every application is reviewed by a human to ensure the right decision is made.

Buyer - Poole - Up to £42,000 You'll take ownership of purchasing decisions that keep production running to schedule as a Buyer . This is a role for someone who takes pride in getting the detail right, every time. Every order, every supplier query, every shortage relies on you to bring order and structure. As a Buyer, you will benefit from: Holiday entitlement of 172.5 hours (4.6 weeks), with hours reserved each year for the Christmas shutdown Enhanced company sick pay on a staggered, incremental basis On-site car parking Extra holiday awarded at your 2 year and 5 year work anniversaries Company-funded Christmas and summer parties Ad hoc company activities, such as Pancake Day, with food provided on site An early finish every Friday at 1pm As a Buyer, your responsibilities will include: Place and manage purchase orders in line with MRP signals, production schedules and customer demand Chase suppliers proactively to secure on time delivery and resolve order queries Monitor inventory levels and work with Planning, Stores and Production to resolve material shortages Maintain accurate purchasing and material data within the ERP/MRP system Support BOM accuracy by flagging component availability or lifecycle concerns Generate purchasing and supplier performance reports As a Buyer, your experience will include: Previous experience in a Buyer or purchasing role Experience working in an electronics manufacturing or engineering environment Confidence using ERP/MRP systems Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel Experience in a sub-contract or EMS environment, or knowledge of BOM structures, would be advantageous Working towards or holding a CIPS qualification would be desirable If you enjoy bringing order and accuracy to a fast moving production environment, this Buyer role offers the structure and ownership you're looking for. Apply today with an up-to-date CV or call Sophie at Rubicon for more information. While Rubicon uses AI to help speed up processes across the business, every application is reviewed by a human to ensure the right decision is made.

Commercial Manager - Dorchester Contract law, commercial risk, complex negotiations, this role puts your analytical mind to work every day. You'll lead the commercial input on high-value bids, shaping the risk and reward balance from the outset. This is a role built on precision, structure, and being trusted to get the detail right. As a Commercial Manager, you will benefit from: Office based with Fridays worked from home A permanent role with genuine scope for career development The chance to specialise within the defence sector A structured, supportive environment where high standards are valued Exposure to complex, high-value contracts across UK and export markets As a Commercial Manager, your responsibilities will include: Leading the commercial input into bids and proposals to develop a suitable risk and reward balance Leading contract negotiations with customers and key partners Providing a contract management service, ensuring performance aligns with contractual requirements Identifying and reporting key obligations, liabilities and risks to the business Applying company policies and procedures throughout the bid, negotiation and contract lifecycle Maintaining contractual records, correspondence and key decision documentation As a Commercial Manager, your experience will include: A significant record of commercial management, ideally within the defence sector, across UK and/or export markets Drafting and reviewing commercial agreements, including terms and conditions, NDAs, MoUs, teaming and licence agreements Structuring, managing and closing complex negotiations A strong understanding of contract law and compliance and regulatory frameworks A relevant degree, and ideally membership of a professional body such as IACCM or WC&C , would be advantageous Strong attention to detail and the ability to analyse complex commercial issues If you're looking for a Commercial Manager role where your expertise is genuinely relied on and there's real room to grow, this could be the next step. Apply today with an up-to-date CV or call Sophie at Rubicon for more information. While Rubicon uses AI to help speed up processes across the business, every application is reviewed by a human to ensure the right decision is made.

Delivering exceptional customer service to industries across the world, a dynamic and innovative engineering business is looking to recruit a Parts Co-ordinator to join its services team in Poole on a hybrid basis. As a Parts Co-ordinator , you'll be the trusted point of contact for customers who rely on you to get the right parts to the right place, on time. You'll build lasting relationships with colleagues and customers around the world, with the support of a close-knit team behind you. As a Parts Co-ordinator, you will benefit from: Hybrid working, with a mix of home and office-based days Private medical insurance and life insurance A health and wellbeing programme Cycle to work scheme Free on-site parking A supportive, inclusive environment where your development is genuinely encouraged As a Parts Co-ordinator, your responsibilities will include: Managing spare parts enquiries, quotations, orders and deliveries from start to finish Keeping customers regularly updated on order status and delivery schedules Working with sales colleagues on pricing, quotations and commercial terms Coordinating with internal departments and suppliers so that orders are fulfilled accurately Maintaining customer master data and handling instructions with care Helping to resolve order discrepancies in a calm, professional way As a Parts Co-ordinator, your experience will include: A background in customer service, order processing, sales support or parts coordination Experience handling customer quotations and orders Strong organisational skills and a real eye for detail Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, with SAP experience an advantage Experience in a spare parts , engineering , manufacturing , marine or industrial environment would be a bonus, as would a degree or 2 to 3 years in supply chain management If you're looking for a steady, people-focused role where your reliability makes a real difference to customers worldwide, this could be the perfect next step. Apply today with an up-to-date CV or call Claire at Rubicon for more information. While Rubicon uses AI to help speed up processes across the business, every application is reviewed by a human to ensure the right decision is made.

Earning £30,000 to £31,000 a year, you'll be the Customer Service Coordinator who keeps every installation running smoothly, from the first booking to the finishing touches. You'll be the steady, friendly voice customers rely on throughout their project, keeping them informed and reassured at every stage. Working in a small, close-knit team, you'll know your contribution genuinely makes a difference. As a Customer Service Coordinator, you will benefit from: 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Private health plan Free membership to a local gym Free on-site parking Being part of an employee-owned business, so you have a real stake in its success Direct reporting to a supportive Customer Service Manager in a small, friendly team The chance to work with beautiful, high-quality architectural products As a Customer Service Coordinator, your responsibilities will include: Coordinating window and door installations, booking installation and remedial visits with the installation team Managing installation team diaries to make the best use of travel time and distance Arranging the parts needed for each installation and visit Keeping in regular contact with customers by phone and email throughout their project Handling enquiries and resolving any issues promptly and professionally Supporting customers with remedial works and post-installation requirements As a Customer Service Coordinator, your experience will include: A background in customer service or coordination Experience managing schedules, bookings or team diaries, which is preferred Excellent telephone and email manner, with strong organisational skills A good eye for detail and the ability to juggle several projects at once Experience in construction , glazing or home improvement would be an advantage If you're looking for a settled, people-focused role where you'll be a trusted part of a small team and see every project through to a happy customer, this could be the perfect fit. Apply today with an up-to-date CV or call Claire at Rubicon for more information. While Rubicon uses AI to help speed up processes across the business, every application is reviewed by a human to ensure the right decision is made.

Production Planning & Purchasing Administrator Every customer schedule that lands on your desk gets processed, checked and turned into a plan people can rely on. This Production Planning & Purchasing Administrator role is built for someone who takes real ownership of accuracy, from system entry through to on time delivery. You'll be trusted to keep production and purchasing moving exactly to schedule. As a Production Planning & Purchasing Administrator, you will benefit from: Genuine autonomy in managing your own workload and priorities Exposure to senior stakeholders across Purchasing and Logistics Structured processes and clear expectations, so you always know where you stand Supportive management and a well-established Operations function As a Production Planning & Purchasing Administrator, your responsibilities will include: Receive, process and maintain customer and supplier schedules and orders on the MRP system Generate and issue production works orders in line with customer requirements and delivery deadlines Liaise with customers and suppliers via email, phone and online portals to manage order status Support the Purchasing Manager with purchase order expediting, generation and supplier surveys Monitor and report on overdue purchase orders and supplier delivery schedule adherence Maintain accurate filing and logistics query portal records As a Production Planning & Purchasing Administrator, your experience will include: Experience within a manufacturing or logistics environment, ideally in production planning or purchasing Confident working with MRP systems and EDI order processing Strong organisational skills with a keen eye for detail and accuracy Comfortable liaising with customers and suppliers via phone, email and online portals Experience supporting purchase order expediting or wider procurement processes an advantage If you're someone who takes pride in getting the detail right first time, this Production Planning & Purchasing Administrator role is one where that will be genuinely valued. Apply today with an up-to-date CV or call Claire Heckford at Rubicon for more information. While Rubicon uses AI to help speed up processes across the business, every application is reviewed by a human to ensure the right decision is made.

Accounts Assistant This part time Accounts Assistant role offers 20 to 25 hours a week, spread across five days, structured around you. You'll take ownership of the purchase and sales ledger, keeping the numbers accurate and the business running smoothly. From reconciliations to cash flow forecasting, this is a role where precision is genuinely valued. As an Accounts Assistant, you will benefit from: Flexibility to work part time hours spread across five days Genuine autonomy in managing your own ledger and workload Exposure to the full finance function, from daily transactions through to cash flow forecasting Supportive management within a close-knit finance team As an Accounts Assistant, your responsibilities will include: Enter daily financial transactions, allocating payments and receipts into the accounting system Keep the purchase and sales ledger accurate and up to date, processing invoices and resolving discrepancies Monitor aged debtors, chase outstanding balances and send customer statements Reconcile bank statements, and customer and supplier accounts Produce weekly cash flow forecasts and reconcile monthly salary accounts Support month end reporting and liaise with internal departments on account queries As an Accounts Assistant, your experience will include: Experience in an accounts or bookkeeping role, confident processing purchase and sales ledger transactions Comfortable reconciling bank statements, and customer and supplier accounts Experience chasing aged debt and managing credit control processes Strong Excel skills with a keen eye for detail and accuracy Experience producing cash flow forecasts or supporting month end reporting AAT or equivalent accounts qualification desirable but not essential If you're looking for a part time accounts role where your accuracy and reliability will be relied on daily, this Accounts Assistant position is worth a conversation. Apply today with an up-to-date CV or call Claire Heckford at Rubicon for more information. While Rubicon uses AI to help speed up processes across the business, every application is reviewed by a human to ensure the right decision is made.

Electro/Mechanical Assembler Blandford Up to £29,000 Every subassembly you build gets your full attention, from first solder joint to final QC. This is a role built on doing things properly, and that's exactly what gets noticed here. As an Electro/Mechanical Assembler, you will benefit from: Private healthcare Ride/lift share scheme Free onsite parking, plenty of it 33 days holiday including bank holidays, with the option to work bank holidays and bank the leave instead Genuine, regular pay reviews Real scope to grow and develop in the areas that interest you As an Electro/Mechanical Assembler, your responsibilities will include: Hand solder, test and assemble subassemblies within a production cell Issue and complete work orders while keeping stock accuracy on point Work to assembly drawings and procedures to a consistently high standard Set up and operate production machinery safely Carry out mechanical and electrical testing on subassemblies and finished products Support continual process improvement and cross-training across the workshop As an Electro/Mechanical Assembler, your experience will include: Experience working in an electronics or manufacturing environment is useful but not essential Previous hand soldering experience is beneficial Comfortable working to detailed drawings and procedures Good manual dexterity and a genuine eye for detail A reliable, hands-on approach with a willingness to get stuck in and learn If you take pride in doing a job properly and want to build real skill in a workshop that varies day to day, this Electro/Mechanical Assembler role is worth a closer look. Apply today with an up to date CV or call Scott Rutter at Rubicon for more information.

Compliance Manager - Bournemouth - Up to £40,000 per annum You'll take ownership of product safety and supplier compliance for a well-established specialist retailer in Bournemouth. Every audit, every supplier relationship, every piece of data feeds into decisions that genuinely matter to customers. This is a role built for someone who wants to bring structure and rigour to a growing compliance function, not just maintain it. As a Compliance Manager, you will benefit from: Hybrid working, 3 days in the office and 2 from home, with flexible start and finish times around core hours A dog-friendly office 33 days' holiday including bank holidays (pro rata), plus your birthday off 4% matched pension contribution 40% staff discount Life insurance option and gym membership Paid volunteer day and charity involvement As a Compliance Manager, your responsibilities will include: Define and lead the strategy for QAQC processes and supplier compliance programmes across all product categories Manage supplier audit programmes, including ethical audits such as SEDEX / SMETA Support product safety and recall processes, working closely with Trading Standards Analyse quality, complaint and audit data to identify trends and prioritise risk Build strong working relationships with suppliers, test laboratories and internal stakeholders Drive continuous improvement in compliance processes and reporting frameworks As a Compliance Manager, your experience will include: Strong background in QAQC or product compliance within retail , sourcing , or manufacturing environments Proven experience managing supplier compliance and ethical audit programmes Highly analytical approach, confident interpreting data and assessing risk Clear, confident communicator, able to translate technical detail into practical guidance Experience developing or maintaining quality systems and reporting frameworks Willingness to learn is valued as highly as existing product knowledge If you're looking for a role where you can bring order to a growing compliance function and see the direct impact of your work, this Compliance Manager position in Bournemouth offers real scope to do that. Apply today with an up-to-date CV or call Sophie at Rubicon for more information. While Rubicon uses AI to help speed up processes across the business, every application is reviewed by a human to ensure the right decision is made.

Quality Engineer Blandford Competitive You'll be the technical voice customers turn to when quality really matters. Every investigation you lead gets to root cause, not just the symptom. This is a role where your standards expertise is genuinely relied on, not just appreciated. As Quality Engineer, you will benefit from: 25 days holiday + bank holiday Training & development opportunities Half day on Friday Life assurance Pension scheme As Quality Engineer, your responsibilities will include: Act as the primary quality contact for assigned customer accounts Lead customer complaint investigations using 8D and 5 Why methodologies Coordinate customer visits, audits and quality reviews Support PPAP preparation and APQP activities for new product introduction Monitor and analyse customer PPM, scrap and rework performance Drive continuous improvement projects to reduce non-conformances As Quality Engineer, your experience will include: Minimum 3 years' experience within a manufacturing quality environment Experience leading customer complaint investigations and corrective actions Practical use of 8D , 5 Why and root cause analysis methodologies Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T Knowledge of IATF 16949 , ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 advantageous Auditor qualification, lead auditor training, or experience with SPC and MSA desirable If you're looking for a role where your technical expertise shapes real customer outcomes, this Quality Engineer position offers exactly that. Apply today with an up-to-date CV or call Josh Hill at Rubicon for more information. While Rubicon uses AI to help speed up processes across the business, every application is reviewed by a human to ensure the right decision is made.

Trainee Electrical Assembler Poole £13ph (depending on experience) You don't need years in a factory to be brilliant at this, just steady hands and an eye for detail. Based in Poole, this Trainee Electrical Assembler role pays £13 an hour depending on experience, with full training given from day one. If you've ever built a gaming PC, put together a model kit, or just love figuring out how things work, this is where that skill starts paying you. As a Trainee Electrical Assembler, you will benefit from: Permanent contract with genuine long-term career prospects Overtime paid at premium rates Full training provided from day one Modern, well-equipped working environment Monday to Friday, core day shift hours (no weekends or nights) As a Trainee Electrical Assembler, your responsibilities will include: Build and test bespoke and stock products to defined quality standards Work on precision components used across aerospace and defence sectors Solder and assemble items to tight tolerances using a range of techniques Use test equipment to check and confirm functionality Follow workflow instructions and learn to read technical drawings As a Trainee Electrical Assembler, your experience will include: Confidence using hand and power tools, perhaps from a college or university course An interest in technology, whether that's building PCs or general tech tinkering Experience as a model maker (Warhammer, Airfix, or similar), comfortable with small components and following detailed instructions A background in an electrical or mechanical environment, looking to upskill No prior professional experience required, just a genuine hobby or transferable skill to point to If you're the type who likes taking something apart just to understand how it works, this is a role where that curiosity turns into a proper trade. Apply today with an up-to-date CV or call Beth at Rubicon for more information.

Purchasing Assistant - Poole - Up to £30,000 With real scope to build your procurement expertise, you'll be trusted with the accuracy that keeps supply moving, from purchase order to delivery. Every order, every supplier relationship, every record: it all runs through you. As a Purchasing Assistant, you will benefit from: Structured onboarding and ongoing training in procurement systems and processes Support to work towards a recognised procurement qualification such as CIPS A stable, well-organised working environment with clear processes to follow Exposure to a broad commodity area, building genuine specialist knowledge over time As a Purchasing Assistant, your responsibilities will include: Schedule incoming materials against forecast demand to maintain continuity of supply Generate and issue purchase orders to nominated suppliers within your commodity area Manage supplier non-conformances alongside Quality and Technical teams, negotiating costs where required Expedite outstanding orders and flag supplier delays that could affect production Maintain accurate procurement and supply records within the ERP/MRP system Investigate supplier price discrepancies and obtain credit notes where necessary As a Purchasing Assistant, your experience will include: Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, including formula creation and checking Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems, ideally including Oracle Experience liaising with suppliers and building effective working relationships Strong office administration and organisational skills An interest in building a career in procurement within a manufacturing environment Willingness to work towards a qualification such as CIPS If you're looking for a role where your accuracy and reliability are genuinely valued, this Purchasing Assistant position offers a clear path to build real procurement expertise. Apply today with an up-to-date CV or call Nina Cranidge at Rubicon for more information. While Rubicon uses AI to help speed up processes across the business, every application is reviewed by a human to ensure the right decision is made.

This Production Controller role offers £35,000 to £40,000 depending on experience, working within a well-established machine shop that prides itself on getting things right first time. You'll be the central point of contact for customer orders, keeping every schedule on track from receipt through to delivery. It's a role where your organisation and problem-solving are genuinely relied on, and where engineering teams look to you for clear answers. As a Production Controller, you will benefit from: Genuine autonomy in how you manage your workload and production schedules An early finish at 1pm every Friday 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Clear scope to build specialist expertise in capacity planning and order management A supportive management structure that values accuracy over noise As a Production Controller, your responsibilities will include: Manage customer orders from receipt through to delivery, acting as the main point of contact for order status and updates Liaise closely with engineering teams to confirm feasibility, specifications and production timelines Plan and monitor capacity across the machine shop to ensure schedules are met Identify and resolve scheduling conflicts before they affect delivery dates Maintain accurate production records and provide regular reporting on order progress Support the wider production team with day-to-day planning and coordination As a Production Controller, your experience will include: Previous experience in a production or manufacturing environment Experience within the aerospace sector is desirable but not essential A proven track record of customer-facing order management Confidence liaising directly with engineering teams on technical requirements A solid understanding of capacity planning within a machine shop setting Strong organisational skills and attention to detail If you take real satisfaction in keeping a busy production schedule under control and want a role where your judgement is trusted, this Production Controller position offers plenty of scope to make it your own. Apply today with an up-to-date CV or call Claire at Rubicon for more information. While Rubicon uses AI to help speed up processes across the business, every application is reviewed by a human to ensure the right decision is made.

Earning £14 per hour, this Despatch Planner role in Salisbury puts you at the centre of keeping customer orders moving smoothly from schedule to delivery. You'll be trusted to manage the day to day detail, from processing customer schedules to making sure shipments go out right, every time. It's a role where consistency and reliability really matter, and where you'll be part of a settled, supportive team. As a Despatch Planner, you will benefit from: A varied role, split between planning, systems work and hands-on logistics Ongoing support and training, including forklift training if not already held A stable, well established team environment Clear processes and consistent, dependable working days As a Despatch Planner, your responsibilities will include: Receive, process and maintain customer schedules and orders Plan and generate works orders in line with customer requirements Liaise with customers by email, phone and online portals on order status Prepare and pack customer shipments in line with specific packaging requirements Load and unload vehicles, using forklift training where required Maintain accurate records and support the wider logistics and purchasing team As a Despatch Planner, your experience will include: Experience within a manufacturing or logistics environment Familiarity with MRP or EDI systems is an advantage A proven track record of proactive scheduling and customer order management Confident communication skills, comfortable liaising directly with customers Forklift licence (FLT) is an advantage, though training can be provided Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail If you're looking for a role where your reliability is genuinely valued and every day brings a mix of planning and hands-on work, this Despatch Planner position is well worth a look. Apply today with an up-to-date CV or call Claire at Rubicon for more information. While Rubicon uses AI to help speed up processes across the business, every application is reviewed by a human to ensure the right decision is made.

Earn £15.50 per hour in a role where accuracy and reliability are genuinely valued. This is an immediate start, three month temporary Facilities Administrator position, offering a steady and structured environment to settle straight into. You'll become a trusted part of a busy Facilities team, helping keep data, compliance records and day to day admin running smoothly. As a Facilities Administrator, you will benefit from: Immediate start, so no lengthy wait to get going A supportive, well established team environment Full training and systems induction to help you settle in quickly Consistent, structured working hours As a Facilities Administrator, your responsibilities will include: Providing administrative support to the Facilities team, processing tickets and faults and updating end users Sourcing tradespeople and suppliers in line with agreed service level agreements Updating and monitoring the compliance dashboard Reconciling invoices and purchase orders, and raising purchase orders as required Generating regular reports from the AMS system and uploading certificates and reports for individual locations Supporting the Facilities Manager with the Facilities Calendar, keeping sites informed of upcoming bookings As a Facilities Administrator, your experience will include: Strong IT skills, including confident use of Microsoft Office and Excel A proven ability to follow a schedule of work accurately A good level of written and spoken English Confidence managing your own workload and time effectively Previous experience in a similar administrative role, or an understanding of the health and social care sector, is desirable but not essential If you're looking for a role where your organisation and reliability will be relied on from day one, this Facilities & Data Entry Administrator position could be a great fit. Apply today with an up to date CV or call Claire Heckford at Rubicon for more information. While Rubicon uses AI to help speed up processes across the business, every application is reviewed by a human to ensure the right decision is made.