K.A.G. Recruitment Consultancy Ltd

Due to continued growth we have a new opportunity available for a Multi Skilled Engineer to join our client one of Europe's leading privately-owned food processors at their site in Penston, Glasgow. Job Title: Multi Skilled Engineer Location: Penston Salary: £43,000 to £47,000 DOE The role: As a Multi Skilled Engineer you will possess a strong technical knowledge and be seen as the shift expert in at least one area of the factory or type of machinery. Working as a member of your shift team you will be responsible for maintaining the equipment OEE and minimising downtime. You will be accountable to the Engineering Manager/Assistant Managers but will report into and receive direction from your Engineering Supervisor regarding the day to day activities you will undertake. Duties & Responsibilities : It would be advantageous to be able to demonstrate relevant engineering competencies and have experience with Packing Machinery and in particular; Proseal, Mondini, Multivac and associated equipment. Record and log maintenance requests and fault repairs, attend breakdowns and repair in a timely and controlled manner. Progress reporting to Engineering Management / Supervisor. Must be proactive to complete scheduled work plans, start-up checks etc. in a timely manner. Carryout special projects as required by the Engineering Management team. Comply with health and safety and food safety legislation. Liaise with the production team to ensure we supply our customer. The ideal candidate will be educated to a minimum of ONC/NVQ in an Engineering related discipline and 18th edition qualification would be advantageous. You will also ideally have completed an apprenticeship or an equivalent formal training programme in installation and maintenance that includes relevant practical experience. You will be an excellent communicator with the ability to take direction and challenge in a professional manner along with proven experience of planned maintenance systems, breakdown maintenance and installations and knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

K.A.G. Recruitment is delighted to be partnering exclusively with our client a leading family business who are looking to recruit a Transport Planner to join their existing team based in Birmingham. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company renowned for its exceptional service and strong presence within the Haulage industry. Job Title: Transport Planner Location : Birmingham Salary : £33k to £38k- DOE Job Type: Permanent Hours : 40 hours per week OTE Typical shift patterns: 10am to 6pm The Role: We are seeking a confident, driven Transport Planner to support our client as their business continues to thrive through a period of growth and further investment. Key Responsibilitiesof the Transport Planner will include: Day-to-day route planning and scheduling Balance service level, commercial cost and legal compliance to create viable routes across a fleet of vehicles. Work with the transport and warehouse functions to achieve efficiency Ensuring vehicle utilisation is efficient to maximise cost-effectiveness Maintaining compliance with Vehicle and Tachograph legislation Schedule vehicle maintenance work and rectify any vehicle defects Work with the wider business functions to achieve efficiency. You will have previous Transport Planning experience and exposure to working in a fast-paced dynamic environment. Knowledge of working with Transport Management Systems and Driver time regulations is essential. A strong communicator with the ability to build professional relationships and good geographical knowledge of the UK road Network. Why Join? This role offers the opportunity to be part of a company that values innovation, dedication, and professional development. As a Transport Planner, you will play a crucial role in the company's ongoing success and have the chance to grow within a dynamic and supportive team. Apply Now: If you're looking for a challenging yet rewarding role in the Logistics sector, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to take the next step in your Logistics career!

K.A.G. Recruitment are delighted to be supporting our client a well-established and reputable Design and Manufacturing company with their continued growth and team development to recruit a Mechanical Design Engineer to undertake project design from customer specification to completion at their site based in Wolverhampton. Job Title : Mechanical Design Engineer Location: Wolverhampton Salary: £45,000 Benefits: 25 Days Holiday + BH, sick pay, wellbeing support and cycle to work scheme Hours of Work: - Monday - Thursday - 8am to 4pm/Fri 8am to 1 pm Main Duties & Responsibilities Project assessment and review of customer requirements including technical support for sales. Project design to ensure customer requirements are converted into effective design solutions. Creation of bill of materials Supporting procurement activities with technical input. Supporting manufacturing activities throughout the build and completion process. Provide input to and contribute to standard product design improvements. Knowledge & Experience This role is ideally suited to an organised, proactive, and self-motivated individual with a systematic approach to design and documentation. You will ideally be educated to HNC level within a Mechanical related discipline and have a broad Design and Draughting experience including 2D and 3D CAD (SOLIDWORKS). Experience within Agricultural, Mining equipment, commercial vehicles, and waste handling machinery would be highly advantageous. You will be comfortable with using a full range of PC office software applications and have the ability to work to tight project deadlines.

K.A.G. Recruitment are partnering exclusively with our client a leader in the UK manufacturing sector who is looking to recruit a Regional IT Manager to join their Southern Region. Role: Regional IT Manager Base Location: Langport (covering Langport, Yetminster, Guildford & Sturminster) Salary: Upto £55,000 DOE Hours: Monday - Friday, 08:30 - 17:00 The Opportunity Our client, a leader in the UK manufacturing sector, is seeking a Regional IT Manager to oversee IT operations across their southern sites. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced IT professional to step into a key leadership role, driving technological excellence and ensuring smooth IT services across multiple factory and office environments. Responsibilities : Oversee IT services across Langport, Yetminster, Guildford, and Sturminster, ensuring reliability and efficiency. Support bespoke factory applications, ensuring accurate product traceability and labelling. Manage and develop IT colleagues across the region, providing leadership and guidance. Drive IT security initiatives, including backups, antivirus, system patching, and disaster recovery planning. Align local IT operations with wider group IT strategy, collaborating with Site General Managers and the Digital Workplace Team. Ensure all IT challenges are logged, tracked, and resolved effectively. About You We're looking for someone who: Has proven experience in IT management, IT support, and project delivery-ideally across multi-site operations. Possesses strong knowledge of Microsoft technologies and structured IT service management (ITIL preferred). Brings a proactive, problem-solving approach, with the ability to adapt to change. Has experience leading and developing small IT teams. Holds a full UK driving licence and is willing to travel across sites. Experience within the food manufacturing industry is highly desired. What's on Offer Impact: A regional leadership role with real influence on business-critical IT services. Career Growth: Opportunities to shape IT strategy and develop within a large, expanding business. Collaboration: Join a supportive team environment where your work directly contributes to operational success. Apply today to take the next step in your IT career and help shape the future of our client's manufacturing sites.