Advanced Technical Recruitment

We are now looking for a Sales Administrator to support contract manufacturing team in Taunton. Ideally you will have experience working in a Sales Admin / Sales Support role for Engineering / Manufacturing/ Production. You will work closely with the customers, engineering and sales to produce quotes based on customer requirements. In return my client can offer an excellent salary, and strong career development opportunities, including progression to Sales Manager. Qualifications and Experience: Ideally you will have studied an Engineering or similar Degree / HNC and have experience working with customers. Experience working with sales and engineering for contract manufacturing is required. Additional Information: Candidates MUST be eligible to work and live in the UK, without requiring sponsorship. Copies of Visa and Passport will be requested for verification. Candidates should have a full clean driving licence. There may be occasional travel to customer sites and suppliers, as well as trade shows. Salary / benefits: Depend upon experience, in the region 30-40k plus benefits Job Term: Permanent / Full Time / Onsite Skills: Sales Admin, Sales Support, Estimating, Costing Engineer, Engineering, Manufacturing, Sheet Metal, Electronics, Materials Science, Sales, Customer Support, Account Management. To Apply Direct: Please send CV to Iona Mulligan

A leading supplier of industrial refrigeration equipment and services to the manufacturing now seeks a hands-on Service Technician / Engineer to join their small service team. Working from home, you will manage your own time and diary, responding to technical support requirements. Travelling to customers sites across the South of the UK, Ireland and on occasions mainland Europe or USA, your duties include carrying out service, repair, maintenance, testing and installation work on customer systems. In addition to your customer visits you will be required to visit the workshop in Staffordshire from time to time to carry out in-house repairs. You will also provide technical support, quotations and technical briefs to customers and Product Managers. Experience with Refrigeration is vital, however specific product training will be provided. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who is looking for a new challenge with a small team as progression is available. Qualifications/Experience: As the successful Service Technician, you should have at least 5 years experience in industrial refrigeration. Ideally you will hold F-Gas Certification. As a Field Service Technician, you MUST hold a Full Clean Driving licence and be willing and able to travel regularly and stay away from home overnight. The majority of your travel will be throughout Southern England, plus Europe and Ireland. There will be occasional travel to the USA. Additional Information: Candidates MUST be eligible to work and live in the UK. Copies of Visa and Passport will be requested. Salary / benefits: c 40-50k plus bonus, company vehicle and benefits Job Term: Permanent / Full Time Skills: Refrigeration, Service Technician, Service Engineer, F-Gas, Installation, Maintenance, Semiconductor, UHV, Ultra High Vacuum, Thin Film, Deposition, Cryocooler, Polycold, PLC.

Owing to continued growth, a leading equipment manufacturer has a new role for a Head of Planning to lead on Planning activities, enhance the planning strategy and oversee the Sales, Inventory, Operations and Planning processes. Managing and leading a team of 5, you will ensure production schedules and resource planning aligns with customer demand and manufacturing requirements. This will include leading on existing manufacturing and also introducing new products into manufacturing. You will oversee day-to-day planning activities, develop and maintain reliable and detailed production schedules and the Master Production Schedule (MPS). You will manage inventory policies and levels of raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods, coordinating with the Head of Supply Chain to ensure timely material availability. You will ensure ERP and MRP data accuracy, and lead on improvements in planning systems and technology adoption. Drawing on your management / leadership experience you will lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing planning team, fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability. As the senior planning interface, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams including Sales, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Import/Export and Shipping to align plans with business objectives. Qualifications: Ideally you should have achieved a qualification in a relevant discipline such as Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field. Professional qualifications such as APICS CPIM/CSCP or Lean/CI certifications are desirable. Experience: With a proven background in manufacturing planning or supply chain, you should have a strong technical knowledge of MRP II principles, ERP/MES systems (e.g., SAP), and supply planning methodologies. You should also have hands on experience managing and developing Planning teams including recognising, inspiring, and motivating the team to contribute to business objectives, and putting in place actions and opportunities to develop the team. Additional Information: Candidates must be eligible to work and live in the UK without requiring sponsorship. Copies of Passports / Visas will be requested for verification Salary: up to c£65k, plus generous benefits Benefits: Structured career development opportunities, an excellent work-life balance, private healthcare, share incentive plan, 25 days annual leave, half-days on Fridays, Pension Plan, subsidised on-site canteen, and a flexible benefits package that you can tailor to your requirements. Job Term: Permanent, Full Time, Onsite. Skills: Head of Planning, Planning Manager, ERP, MPS, Operations Management, ERP, MRP, MES, SAP.

Now is an exciting time to join a leading manufacturer of scientific equipment in Bristol, who are looking for an additional Technical Author. In this role, you will create and refine highly technical documentation, prioritising content validation and review. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional written and verbal communication abilities and will collaborate effectively across various departments with diverse stakeholders. Key responsibilities will include publishing customer manuals, developing new documentation, validating technical details, and reviewing content. In addition you will edit CAD drawings for use in technical documentation, and answer product queries. Working onsite, at least 3 days per week, working with the Technical Authoring Team you will provide input to all technical documentation for internal and external stakeholders. In addition to a salary to c£46k, my client can offer a modern working environment, comprehensive authoring experience, opportunities to work on a wide range of products, and to join a team of supportive professionals. We can also offer opportunities for continuous learning, development and professional growth. Qualifications: You should hold a recognised technical authoring qualification (ISTC, NVQ, Diploma, etc.) or equivalent experience. Experience: You should have at least 2 years experience in a Technical Author / Writing role, writing documentation for scientific instrumentation and applying Simplified Technical English. You should have a high level of competence in authoring software, preferably MadCap Flare, Adobe Acrobat and SolidWorks/Solid Edge. Preference will be given to candidates who have experience in high tech manufacturing such as the semiconductor, electro-mechanical or scientific sector. Additional Information: Candidates must be eligible to work and live in the UK without requiring sponsorship. Copies of Passports / Visas will be requested for verification Salary: up to c£50k, plus generous benefits Benefits: Structured career development opportunities, an excellent work-life balance, private healthcare, a share incentive plan, 25 days annual leave, half-days on Fridays, a defined contribution Group Personal Pension Plan, on-site canteen, at subsidised prices, and a flexible benefits package that you can tailor to your requirements. Job Term: Permanent, Full Time, Hybrid with min 3 days onsite. Skills: Technical Author, MadCap Flare, Writing, Technical Writing, Technical Publications, Semiconductor, Electro-Mechanical, Scientific, Manufacturing, Adobe.

An exciting new opportunity has arisen with a leading equipment manufacturer in South Gloucestershire, for an NPI Manager. Offered on a permanent basis with a hybrid working model. (3 days onsite). Reporting to the Engineering Director, you will lead on the development of new products, from the initial planning stages, through to successful product launch, and delivery. Promoting and improving project management and product development processes, you will lead the project teams to ensure on time delivery of new products. With a strong background in Project Management and NPI Engineering, you will lead and manage the project deliverables at all stages. Working with key stakeholders to ensure overall project schedules, quality assurance and costs meet business requirements. Working with Sales, Service and Marketing, you will ensure seamless product release and shipping / delivery to end users. Experience: You should have a proven track record in delivering similar NPI projects, and seeing new products through the process to final customer acceptance. Additional Information: Candidates MUST be eligible to live and work in the UK without requiring sponsorship. Copies of Passport and Visa will be requested for verification. Salary: c 70-80k, depend on experience, plus benefits Job Term : Permanent, Full Time, 3 Days Onsite Hybrid. Skills: NPI, NPI Manager, Project Manager, Project Management. To Apply: Please send CV and Covering Letter to Iona Mulligan