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Production Operative

Standard hours: 0700-1600 Monday to Thursday with a 30 minute lunch break, and 0700-1300 Friday (Friday afternoons to be worked on a rota basis). Overtime (for which additional pay will be given) may also be required in times of high activity.

Role purpose: To work as part of the Production team packing & preparing for the distribution of customer orders in a professional and efficient way, carrying out all required tasks.

Key areas of responsibility

Production

• Setting up packing desk with the correctly embossed mounts
• Checking quality and quantity of photographs are correct
• Checking the address details are correct
• Transferring information onto the Re-Order form
• Packing photographs into mounts and envelopes
• Returning mounts to the correct pallet or A-Z shelves
• Assisting with frame packing when required

Computer

• Scanning Sales Dockets

General

• Manual handling of stock and other materials
• Manual lifting of trays of work onto yorks
• Sorting dockets into numerical order
• Assisting with stock take
• Assisting making up flat-pack boxes and corners when required
• Keeping work and kitchen areas clean and tidy

Training others

• Assisting with training temporary staff as required

Our client, a leader in the UK’s oil & gas industry, is looking for an experienced Project Engineer to be responsible for their engineering requirements, enabling the successful completion of the project. The successful candidate will provide control and report on the project, ensuring that technical documentation meets the requirements to allow manufacturing to be completed to the client’s expectations.

Main Responsibilities

 • Manage the engineering of the project/package

• Ensure all phases of engineering are carried out to meet the project schedule and budget

• Lead Design Review, Constructability & HAZOP, P&ID, GA, Process, Mechanical, E&I, Controls meetings etc.

• Manage implications of technical changes and ensure overall design integrity

• Provide technical support to the Proposals team

• Provide support to testing and manufacturing inspections

• Report on key engineering deliverables (forecast man-hours, work pack completion dates, major bought-outs etc.)

• Ensure that the design meets all customer specifications, industry standards and codes

• Ensure that technical aspects of documentation meet the project requirements

• Achieve milestone dates

• Invoice approval.

Please note this role is office-based and involves a mixture of project administration, engineering, organisation and management.

Our client one of the regions most advanced engineering companies is currently looking for a Quality Engineer to join their busy team based in Witchford, just outside Ely, Cambridgeshire.

The role

Working with the production department you will be responsible for the programming, setting and operating CNC milling machines ensuring quality standards are met to meet the customer's requirements.

Main Responsibilities:

• Support management team in ensuring adherence to QMS - ISO 9001:2008. Work with internal and external stakeholders to resolve quality issues in a timely manner and minimise impact on quality standards, in accordance with NCR process.
• Ensure all First Off (FOIR) and First Article (FAIR) Inspection Reports are carried out to the required standard.
• Perform Final Inspection and Goods Inwards (raw material and sub-con) Inspections.
• Identify non-conformances to drawings and/or specifications.
• Prepare reports by collecting, analysing, and summarising data. Identify Non-Conformance trends and make recommendations.
• Support Production Manager in identifying root cause of quality failures and instigating corrective and preventative actions in line with NCR process.
• Conduct internal quality audits, when required.
• Promote quality awareness through engagement/training.
• Contribute to Continuous Improvement activities
• Ensure calibration standards are maintained for all measuring equipment.
• Support Production manager in ensuring robust Quality Control standards and procedures are implemented and maintained.

Requirements:

• Very good knowledge of engineering drawings, including tight tolerances and geometric tolerance
• Highly competent in the use of hand held measuring equipment (micrometers, verniers etc.)
• Experience with using shadow graph style measuring equipment
• Good IT skills, including MS Excel, Word, Outlook
• Ability to produce detailed procedures/work instructions
• DNC software knowledge
• Competent in the use of CMM equipment
• Good knowledge of ISO standards: ISO9001.

Desirable but not essential

• CAD/CAM software knowledge
• Experience of Lean Manufacturing principles and practices and ability to apply Lean tools and techniques.

Hours: Monday – Thursday 8.00 to 17.00 and Friday 8.00 – 14.00

Our client a leader in the UK’s oil & gas industry is looking for an experienced Software/Firmware Engineer to join their dynamic team. The successful candidate will develop software tools for integrated and cross-correlated signal sensors that are driven by advanced physics based algorithms for complex flow applications.

Main Responsibilities

• Deliver appropriate numerical analysis and simulations – validating it with experiments, interpreting and visualising results for accelerated product design and optimisation
• Write technical reports and memorandums, present results to various audiences, and continue to develop innovative solutions to optimise our array of products
• Be an effective member of the R&D group by sharing ideas and suggestions and providing real solutions to our product development and optimisation
• Where appropriate, take ownership of projects, coordinating with colleagues in other disciplines and managing budgetary and resource requirements and leading to ensure the project delivers to the required specification
• Be adept to PCP and project management methods such as scrum methodology leading high quality sprint meetings while motivating the team
• Show significant emotional intelligence to work with colleagues and customers  always to satisfy changing customer’s needs, and hence the scrum
• Develop firmware for embedded systems using C/C++/python to communicate with sensors and electromechanical systems.

Additional requirements

• You will be a leading and an integral part of a team making decisions on the design and user experience of automated and predictive flow metering platforms and therefore you will focus on the development of both embedded firmware and software
• Qualified to degree level or higher, preferably with post-doctoral or industrial experience within recognised groups, you have experience with object oriented python to accelerate algorithm implementation in FPGA/ASIC systems
• You have experience with microcontrollers (ARM, Arduino or PIC), embedded computers and hardware integration
• You have experience with electrical engineering fundamentals, circuits, PCB design, testing, and troubleshooting
• You have experience or are in developing software architecture for automated systems and electromechanical components
• You have excellent written and oral communication, record keeping and organisation, problem solving, and ability to work in a collaborative environment
• Knowledge and experience in product development processes a plus.

We currently have an exciting opportunity to join our client who has more than 30 years' experience in manufacturing and supplying high purity solvents, acids, reagents and reference materials as a Sales office assistant.

The role

The main function of this role is to ensure the smooth running of the sales office as well as working with and giving support to the administration manager.

Main Responsibilities

• Answering and dealing with telephone calls.
• Daily close of despatched orders.
• Daily order processing via post, telephone, fax and email, quickly and efficiently.
• Daily invoicing of works orders.
• Mailing/Contact database update.
• Ensure all customers special needs re ordering requirements are documented on the system and those involved notified.
• Maintain customer files and sales order files.
• Other general administrative tasks.

Requirements

• Accuracy of sales order input and invoicing.
• Speed, accuracy & compliance of ISO9001 procedures for the dissemination of information and order processing.
• Effective and efficient use of computerised systems.
• Speed and efficient response to customer enquiries and dissemination of the same.
• Time keeping and attendance.

Previous export experience would also be beneficial but not essential.

This position is 9-17:30 Monday to Friday. Full training will be provided to the right candidate

Our client, a world class provider of subsea technologies and services to the global offshore energy industry are looking for Production Operatives to join their busy team based in Littleport.

The Role

Working within the Production department dealing with extrusion, laying-up, braiding and any other processes that are required for the manufacture of sub-sea cables.

Main Responsibilities:

Operate machinery in a safe & productive manner

Ensuring all work is to the correct quality and manufacturing spec and delivered on time

Maintain cleanliness & tidiness throughout according to H&S requirements

Ensure paperwork is completed accurately against client requirements

A positive attitude for Continuous Improvement through 5S & Standard Work activities in order to reduce waste & improve efficiency and reduce cost

Ensure contact with Supervisor is maintained

Requirements

Manufacturing knowledge

Use of machines in a manufacturing environment.

Production experience would also be beneficial but is not essential.

This position is on a weekly rotating shift pattern of days and nights , Monday to Thursday from 6am to 6pm day shift and 6pm to 6am night shift.

Full training will be provided on site. The position also has the added benefit of a 20% shift allowance.

Our client based in Waterbeach is looking for Warehouse Operatives to join their growing team. The candidate will be tasked with preparing for the distribution of customer orders in a professional and efficient way. Various tasks will be required in order to contribute towards the efficient running of the Warehouse.

Working hours – 07.00 – 16.00 Monday to Thursday and 7.00 – 13.00 Friday (Friday afternoons will be worked on a rota basis) Overtime will also be required during peak season.

Overtime is paid at 1.5x Monday - Saturday after 40hours. Double pay on Sundays.

Key Responsibilities

• Source products based on requirements on tickets detailing customer orders
• Update the system under Notes to specify ‘packed as requested’
• Fold garments appropriately and attach the relevant ticket
• Take responsibility for the quality, efficiency and pace of your own work
• Ensure garments are in the correct size grouping prior to packing and use initiative to pre-empt problems
• QC all items on return from ceremonies, send for cleaning/repair if required.
• Take on all other duties as required within the Packing section, such as helping the Hoods, Hats or spares teams, folding hoods and gowns etc.
• Moving/wheeling and manual lifting of hampers and trays is required, either on own or assisting others
• To undertake any training as required and have the ability to learn and work in a multi-skilled warehouse.
• To take responsibility for self and others in line with the Company Health & Safety policy
• To use any company equipment in a safe manor
• Assistance with other section duties as required (e.g. Dispatch), helping with stock take, tidying workspace etc.

Requirements

• At least 1 years’ experience within a similar Warehouse function and able to demonstrate all required aspects of the Packer’s role without supervision
• Attention to detail and checking of instructions, completing high quality work within expected timescales
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn new skills and techniques quickly
• Manual handling knowledge/previous training useful
• Demonstrate consistently high work ethic, pro-actively looking to improve productivity and help others.
• Show Mutual respect to colleagues and internal customers

Expected Company Standards

• Be energetic & positive, with a ‘can do’ attitude towards customers at all times
• Solve customer issues/queries quickly, keeping them informed of progress
• Anticipate customer needs, taking steps to avoid potential problems
• Actively contribute ideas to improve customers’ experiences within your area
• Work with others to achieve the best practical outcome for the business
• Promote team work and knowledge sharing
• Contribute to the delivery of department plans, service levels and team results
• Help to create an environment of trust amongst each other
• Listen to and consider ideas and views from others
• Treat all team members fairly and with respect
• Take on board constructive criticism/feedback
• Demonstrate sound judgement when dealing with confidential information
• Approach your work in a professional, level headed & consistent manner
• Complete high quality work within expected time scales
• Show willingness and enthusiasm to try new methods of working
• Avoid issues happening again by learning from mistakes

Our client a leader in the UK’s oil & gas industry is looking for an experienced Hardware Design Engineer to be responsible for their current product line as well as playing a key part in the design of the next generation of products.

Main responsibilities

• Development of PCBs and systems for manufacture
• Development of firmware for testing and basic operation
• Analogue, Digital and power supply Electronics design
• Embedded Software, Firmware and Digital Signal Processing
• Understanding of Signal Processing and Algorithms
• FPGA design & PCB layout skills
• Real time Operating Systems

Additional Requirements

• Experience in design, development lifecycle from concept and requirements capture through system architecture, Design Specification, ICD to system integration, verification and liaising with production
• Experience with Laboratory test equipment: Spectrum Analyser, Signal Analyser, Signal Generator and Oscilloscope
• Understanding of design for EMC and compliance testing
• Experience in some of the following electronics technology and interfaces, wideband ADC DAC, Ethernet 1G/10G, PCI Express, RS232/422, UART, SPI, I2C, OpenVPX etc.

The successful applicant will be a highly motivated individual with initiative, self-confidence and the drive and ability to work under their own direction or within a team of professionals.

Our client, a world class provider of subsea technologies and services to the global offshore energy industry are looking for Test & Termination Technicians to join their team based in Littleport. 

The Role

Working within the Test, Termination and Load-Out Team you will be responsible for the assembly of subsea metal work and the test and verification conformance of all products manufactured. 

Main Responsibilities:

Ensuring all work is in accordance with individual manufacturing specifications, FAT procedures, quality plans, relevant JQ procedures & any other test critieria

Mechanical assembly of termination parts and subsea electrical connectors within the specific scope of supply as well as swaging of hydraulic/pneumatic hoses & their integhration to stab plates, winches & QRC’s to ensure agreement with manufacturing specifications

Assist with training of others to ensure compliance

Ensure cleanliness & tidiness complying to Health & Safety requirements and policies

Requirements

An electrical background is essential, hydraulic background would be benefifical

17th Edition Electrical

PC literate

Willingness to learn & follow set procedures

Proven experience in fault finding and problem solving using tools such as 8D and S.R.E.D.I.M

Experience in tronic terminations and reeler completion would also be beneficial

This position is on a weekly rotating shift pattern of days and nights , Monday to Thursday from 6am to 6pm day shift and 6pm to 6am night shift. 

The position also has the added benefit of a 20% shift allowance.