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

Graduate Design Engineer
Advanced Manufacturing
Evesham, Worcestershire, England
Competitive Salary + Benefits!
Permanent

Position: Graduate Design Engineer  
Location: Evesham, Worcestershire
Job Type: Permanent / Onsite

My client, a specialist assembly and manufacturing business are on the hunt for an tenacious Manager to join the team!

Role and Responsibilities – Graduate Design Engineer
In this role, the Junior Design Engineer will take ownership of drawing/BOM updates, change pack creation, data hygiene, documentation and provide structured support to New Product Development and NPI Activities.

Other responsibilities include:

Produce and update 3D models and 2D drawings to company standardsCreate and maintain BOM structures (new assemblies and sustaining updates)Track actions and ensure engineering documentation is complete before releaseDraft first versions of work instructions, test report shells, assembly notes, supplier pack cover sheets and other engineering documents

Experience or Qualifications – Graduate Design Engineer

Degree/HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering (or similar)Experience with CAD (SolidWorks/Inventor/Creo or similar) and producing production drawingsFamiliarity with BOMs/ERP concepts (beneficial, not essential)Any exposure to manufacturing processes (welding, assembly, machining etc..)

Benefits – Graduate Design Engineer

24 Days + Bank Holidays (inclusive of Christmas Shutdown!)Private Health Care Options!Competitive Pension SchemeMultiple discount schemes throughout the business on retail, gym etc…

Candidates who currently are a Graduate Design Engineer, Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer, Graduate Designer or Graduate Product Designer may be suitable for this position.

For more information regarding this Graduate Design Engineer 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 acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Omega does not charge candidates any recruitment or job‑seeking fees at any stage of the hiring process.

Posted

Hse Manager
Advanced Manufacturing
Pershore, Worcestershire, England
Competitive Salary + Benefits
Permanent

Position: HSE Manager  
Location: Pershore, Worcestershire (Covering 2 sites)
Job Type: Permanent / Onsite

My client, a specialist assembly and manufacturing business are on the hunt for an experienced HSE Manager to join the team!

Role and Responsibilities – HSE Manager
In this role, you will be responsible for establishing, implementing and overseeing all safe working practices across two manufacturing facilities. The successful candidate will continually work to understand industry best practices and act as a champion across the business for HSE management.

Other responsibilities include:

Development of an effective and robust Occupational Health and Safety Management SystemOwnership and continual development of Risk Assessments, COSHH management, Environmental Permitting, Incident Control and Emergency Preparedness proceduresIdentification of training requirements and delivering of training regarding Health, Safety and the Environment  Management of Compliance procedures including identification, reviewing updates and ensuring adequate actions are taken to comply with all relevant requirements

Experience or Qualifications – HSE Manager

NEBOSH diploma qualified or equivalent preferentialExtensive experience in leading HSE initiatives or teams with a proven record of effective change management (ideally in a standalone position)Experience of developing or managing ISO14001:2015 and ISO45001:2018 management systemsInternal Auditor qualified

Benefits – HSE Manager

24 Days + Bank Holidays (inclusive of Christmas Shutdown!)Private Health Care Options!Competitive Pension SchemeMultiple discount schemes throughout the business on retail, gym etc…

Candidates who currently are a HSE Manager, Health & Safety Manager, Senior Health & Safety Advisor or EHS Manager may be suitable for this position.

For more information regarding this HSE Manager 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 acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Omega does not charge candidates any recruitment or job‑seeking fees at any stage of the hiring process.

Posted

Generator Mechanic
Advanced Manufacturing
Swindon, Gloucestershire, England
£35k per year
Permanent

Position: Generator Mechanic
Location: Swindon
Job Type: Permanent / Onsite

My client, a global engineering business are on the hunt for a Generator Mechanic to join their team!

Role and Responsibilities – Generator Mechanic
In this role, you will play a pivotal role in inspecting equipment returning from projects for customers, ensuring the equipment is meeting safety standards for field reuse.

Other responsibilities include:

Producing survey reports, conducting maintenance and servicing, providing technical support to other trades, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.Provide technical advice and support to other trades regarding fault investigation and generator-related matters.Adhere to Health and Safety regulations, COSHH, Engineering Hygiene, Risk Assessments, and safe working practices in a hazardous environment.Conduct training and mentoring of apprentices.

   Experience or Qualifications – Generator Mechanic

Recognised and accredited trade qualifications of City & Guilds standards or above.Proficient in fault finding and diagnostic abilities on both mechanical and electrical components.Understanding of Service Level Agreements (SLAs), service targets, objectives, and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).Competent computer skills, including MS Office Suite (Word, Outlook, MS Teams), and the ability to learn new software systems

     Benefits – Generator Mechanic

 25 Days + Bank HolidaysPrivate Health Care Options!Pension matched up to 10%!Multiple discount schemes throughout the business on retail, gym etc…

Candidates who currently are a Generator Mechanic, Mechanical Assembler, Test Technician may be suitable for this position.

For more information regarding this Generator Mechanic 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.

Posted

Operations Manager
Advanced Manufacturing
Pershore, Worcestershire, England
Competitive Salary + Package
Permanent

Position: Operations Manager
Location: Pershore, Worcestershire
Job Type: Permanent / Onsite

My client, a specialist manufacturing and assembly business, have a brand new opportunity for a talented Operations Manager to join the team!

Role and Responsibilities – Operations Manager
In this role, you will be a core member of the management team responsible for the day-to-day operation of the businesses UK HQ. This will mean being responsible for developing and improving all functions related to assembly and manufacturing for the site.

Other responsibilities include:

 

Setting the vision and objectives for the Operations function whilst motivating, mentoring and coaching colleagues to develop into a high performing team.Apply lean manufacturing principles to all operational processes to continually drive improvement, reduce waste and increase performance against set objectives.Strive toward best practice in the manufacturing environment by coaching managers and teams in areas such as 5S, safety principles, process optimisation and a customer first mindset.Management and oversight of; Production, Materials, Planning, Facitlties, Continuous Improvment & Logistics.

   Experience or Qualifications – Operations Manager

Proven experience within an operations management environment from the engineering or manufacturing sectors.A highly organised individual that can lead by example and has demonstrated excellent problem-solving skills and enacted real business change in previous roles.Level headed in fast moving situations with the ability to deal with multiple complex issues from a workshop environment.Previous knowledge of heavy assembly and painting processes advantageous.

     Benefits – Operations Manager

24 Days + Bank Holidays increasing on years of service!Private Health Care Options!Early Finish Fridays!Opportunity to really make a difference in an invested and growing business.

Candidates who currently are a Operations Manager, Operations Lead, Operations Supervisor or Business Operations Manager may be suitable for this position.

For more information regarding this Operations Manager 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.