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HR Manager Newbury Manufacturing Sector Up to 40,000 A growing manufacturer based in Newbury is looking to appoint an experienced and people-focused HR Manager to support the day-to-day running of the business and help drive a positive workplace culture. This is a hands-on HR role where you will take ownership of recruitment, onboarding, employee relations and the wider people function across the business. The successful candidate will be confident dealing with conflict management, supporting managers, and ensuring employees have a positive experience throughout their journey with the company. Key Responsibilities Managing the full recruitment process from advert writing through to onboarding Supporting hiring managers with interviews and recruitment strategy Delivering effective onboarding and induction programmes for new starters Handling employee relations matters including conflict resolution and disciplinary processes Acting as a trusted point of contact for managers and employees Supporting employee engagement and workplace culture initiatives Maintaining HR records and ensuring compliance with employment legislation Assisting with performance management and staff development Supporting the wider people operations side of the business Requirements Previous experience within a HR Manager, HR Advisor or People Manager role Strong recruitment and onboarding experience Confident managing employee relations and conflict management cases Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Able to build relationships across all levels of the business Organised, proactive and people-focused approach Manufacturing or industrial sector experience would be advantageous If you are an experienced HR professional looking for a varied role where you can make a real impact within a manufacturing business, we would love to hear from you.

Software Engineer (Automation & Controls) Bedfordshire / Cambridgeshire Border Hybrid Working Available Our client, a leading manufacturer of advanced food processing and automation equipment, is seeking a talented Software Engineer to join their expanding engineering team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on innovative cooking, cooling and automated handling systems supplied to customers across the globe. You'll play a key role in developing cutting-edge control software for highly sophisticated machinery, including robotics and automation projects that are shaping the future of food production. The Role As a Software Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing and supporting software solutions that power complex industrial processing equipment. Working closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams, you'll contribute to projects from concept through to commissioning, helping to deliver reliable, high-performance systems to international clients. Key Responsibilities Develop, test and maintain software for industrial food processing and automation equipment Programme and support PLC and HMI control systems Collaborate with mechanical, electrical and controls engineers on automation and robotics projects Troubleshoot and resolve software-related issues across installed systems Support commissioning, upgrades and ongoing improvements to machinery deployed worldwide Contribute to the development of innovative control solutions and new technologies About You To be successful in this role, you will have experience within industrial automation, controls engineering or a similar environment, alongside a passion for developing robust software solutions. Key skills and experience include: Experience programming PLC and HMI systems Knowledge of Mitsubishi PLCs would be advantageous; however, experience with Allen-Bradley, Siemens or Omron platforms is equally welcome Familiarity with Structured Text programming Experience with one or more high-level programming languages, such as C#, C++, Java, VB.NET or Python Strong problem-solving skills and a methodical approach to software development Excellent communication and teamwork abilities What's on Offer Hybrid and flexible working arrangements Opportunities for international travel Long-term career development and progression Exposure to innovative automation, robotics and industrial technology The chance to work on globally deployed, market-leading equipment If you're looking to join a forward-thinking engineering business where you can work on technically challenging projects and develop your career within automation and controls, we'd love to hear from you.