Ben Herd

Ben Herd

Managing Consultant
01453829523, 07977587731
Ben Herd

Specialised in
Consulting and partnering with Engineering clients helping them find top candidates in the fields of Manufacturing, Health and Safety, Quality, Assembly, Production, Procurement, and overall engineering recruitment success.

Experience & background
Senior Consultant with just over 2 years recruitment experience and delivery of top class customer service for the last 5 years. Partnering with top engineering clientele to help add value to recruitment processes and find the best talent within the market.


Having started my career out in customer service, I wanted to find an industry that I can really drive success within a business and helping find the right people for the right companies is paramount to business success. To provide the best service within a market you need to have investment from the workplace, experienced and driven people around you and extensive knowledge within the market you operate in, Omega is exactly that.
As a keen sportsman , playing cricket avidly and supporting the best team in Yorkshire (Leeds) this collaborates my success of being able to push harder to find the right solution for my partners that I work with to gain success.

You might be surprised to learn
I’ve lived in Australia for 2 years being lucky enough to have played cricket out there.

Jobs posted by Ben Herd

Posted

Production Engineer
Advanced Manufacturing
Pershore, Worcestershire, England
Competitive Salary + Benefits
Permanent
Position: Production EngineerLocation: Pershore, WorcestershireJob Type: PermanentOur client, an established, globally recognised manufacturing business that specialises in crawler track systems are on the hunt for a Production Engineer. This is a chance for a top candidate to join a rapidly growing business!!Role and Responsibilities –In this role you will look to develop and maintain continuous improvement processes throughout the business, to drive towards a safer and more efficient workflow. You will be working closely with the likes of Quality Assurance and Engineering to overall improve the outcome of manufacturing.Other responsibilities include: Continually review, improve and streamline design and manufacturing processes to improve safety, efficiency and qualityFeedback loop into Design Engineering team to continually improve existing or new products assembly processes with a focus on safety, risk mitigation, poke yoke or improving product qualityImprove, develop or introduce core business processes as required including being responsible for training production team members in a variety of fields such as basic hydraulic awareness, tooling use or management and to assembly build standards.Implement lean principles and integrate continuous improvement into the Production Engineer role Experience or Qualifications – Degree educated or proven experience in an engineering function (mechanical bias)An understanding of engineering management systems including Quality, Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety.A good understanding of DFMEA, PFMEA and DFM principles.Experience with 2D and 3D CAD software.A strong right first-time approach with the ability to analyse manufacturing processes and propose specific improvements to improve overall product quality Benefits: Competitive Pension SchemeHealthcare OptionsChristmas ShutdownOpprtunity to grow and progress Candidates who currently are a Production Engineer, Process Engineer, NPI Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer or Mechanical Production Engineer may be suitable for this position.For more information regarding this Production Engineer role please contact Ben Herd on 01453 829523 or [email protected] Resource Group is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.Omega is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors.

Posted

Product Line Director
Aerospace & Defence
Deeside, Flintshire, Wales
Exceptional Package + Benefits
Permanent
Position: Product Line Director (UK & IOM)Location: Deeside, FlintshireJob Type: Permanent / OnsiteMy client, a world-wide renowned name in the Aerospace industry are expanding the business moving into 2026 and are on the hunt for a Product Line Director.Role and Responsibilities – Product Line DirectorIn this role, you will fathom the main responsibility for the companies P&L, maximizing both the revenue and EBITDA to grow the business faster than the intended market position. 80% of the PLD’s time will be spent customer facing to build strong relationships and constantly be able to renew / renegotiate key customer contracts.Other responsibilities include: Motivate and lead a cross-functional Product line team consisting of Sales, Operations, Engineering and moreEffectively lead the creation strategy of the Product Line Team to gain success in new business activities throughout companyPrepare and execute a comprehensive Annual Business Unit Plan Implement initiatives to continuously improve team responsiveness to customer/business needs  Experience or Qualifications – Product Line Director Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited university. Masters degree preferred (or equivalent) Proven experience leading cross functional teams that show improvements in business schedules and growthExamples of managing a team which has promoted success and achieved targetsLeading the responsibility for achieving Bookings, Sales, and EBITDA objectives across a business Candidates who currently are a Product Line Director, Director of Product Strategy, Product Portfolio Director or Director of Product Management may be suitable for this position.For more information regarding this Product Line Director role please contact Ben Herd on 01453 829523 or [email protected] Resource Group is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Oil & Gas, Construction and Manufacturing sectors.For details of other opportunities available within your chosen field please visit our website www.omegaresource.co.ukOmega is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors.

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Regulatory Affairs Associate
Precision Engineering
Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England
Competitive Salary + Benefits!
Permanent
Position: Regulatory Affairs Associate Location: Gloucester Job Type: Permanent / Onsite (Hybrid)Our client, a global leading manufacturing business based in Gloucester are on the hunt for a detailed and organised Regulatory Affairs Associate!Role and Responsibilities – Regulatory Affairs Associate In this role, your key responsibility is to maintain regulatory compliance, obligations to international regulations and organisation of related technical documentation.Other responsibilities include: Ensure documentation aligns with ISO 13485, ISO 14971 and where applicable IEC 62366-1Support preparation, review, and maintenance of Technical Documentation, including device description, GSPR, risk management, clinical evaluation, PMS, PMCF, and labelling.Partner with R&I, Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Sales and Supply Chain to ensure regulatory deliverables are embedded and on timeSupport international registrations (e.g., FDA listing support, Canada, Australia) as business needs evolve. Experience or Qualifications – Regulatory Affairs Associate Proven experience in a medical device regulatory / quality roleSounds understanding of regulatory processes within med devices standards (ISO 13485, MDR, FDA 21 CFR Part 280)Internal QMS auditing experienceAbility to prioritise and deliver to deadlines in a regulated environment. Candidates who currently are a Regulatory Affairs Associate, Regulatory Affairs Engineer, Regulatory Affairs Specialist or Quality & Regulatory Associate may be suitable for this position.For more information regarding this Regulatory Affairs Associate role please contact Ben Herd on 01453 829523 or [email protected] Resource Group is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.Omega Resource Group is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Oil & Gas, Construction and Manufacturing sectors.For details of other opportunities available within your chosen field please visit our website www.omegaresource.co.ukOmega is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors.

Posted

Marketing Associate 3-6 month FTC
Commercial
Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England
Market related
Contract
Position: Marketing AssociateLocation: GloucesterJob Type: 3-6 month FTC (Mat Leave Cover) Our global manufacturing client are in the hunt to find a skilled Marketing Associate. This is to cover maternity leave on a 3-6 month FTC! Role and Responsibilities – In this role you will be key in providing marketing support to the who sales development team. It will primarily focus on lead generation and the creation of marketing content for use by the team and partner marketing teams. Other responsibilities include: Source, produce and plan engaging content for the business in key areas, keeping up with market trends.Maintain and update relevant marketing documentation and databasesSchedule content across websites, social media channels and email in line with individual campaign strategies.Draft pre and post exhibition mailings with the support of the sales team to produce invitations and generate meeting leads. Follow up post show.  Experience or Qualifications – Proven experience of working with trade marketing activities ideally within an engineering space.Ability to manage a complex product portfolio, including solid understanding of lead generation activities.Understanding of Channel Management activities that create success for both your business and the customer.  Benefits – 25 Days holiday + Bank HolidaysPrivate Health Care OptionsCompetitive Pension Scheme  Candidates who currently are a Marketing Associate, Marketing Executive or Marketing Assistant may be suitable for this position. For more information regarding this Marketing Associate role please contact Ben Herd on 01453 829523 or [email protected] Omega Resource Group is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Omega Resource Group is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Oil & Gas, Construction and Manufacturing sectors. For details of other opportunities available within your chosen field please visit our website www.omegaresource.co.uk Omega is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors.

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Manufacturing Engineer
Aerospace & Defence
Deeside, Flintshire, Wales
Competitive Package + Benefits
Permanent
Position: Manufacturing Engineer Location: Deeside, Flintshire Job Type: Permanent / Onsite My client, a leader in the aerospace and aviation manufacturing sector are on the hunt for a dynamic Manufacturing Engineer to join the team!Role and Responsibilities – In this role, you will be working within a tight knit team to support all day-to-day activities of the assembly, test and development departments.  Other responsibilities include: New product introduction from initial bid, design reviews, equipment specification, shop floor layout through to final pass off to manufacturingTool and fixture design, quotation and implementationKey interface between supporting departments, and manufacturing including. Quality, Engineering and Planning Supporting manufacturing with technical issues, e.g. design, documentation, specifications etc.   Experience or Qualifications – Experience in a Manufacturing Engineering position with Aerospace and Defense sectorProven experience of the manufacture (Assembly & Test) of hydro-mechanical equipment and products or other manufactured engineering products.Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or related subjectExperience in CAD (ideally SOLDWORKS) Benefits: 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays6% matched Pension schemePrivate Health Care OptionsOpportunity to work on some of the most exciting products in the industry Candidates who currently are an Manufacturing Engineer, NPI Engineer, Product Development Engineer or CI Engineer may be suitable for this position.For more information regarding this Manufacturing Engineer role please contact Ben Herd on 01453 829523 or [email protected] Resource Group is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.Omega Resource Group is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Oil & Gas, Construction and Manufacturing sectors.For details of other opportunities available within your chosen field please visit our website www.omegaresource.co.ukOmega is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors.