Charlie Boulton

Job Title: Operations Manager

Location: Cinderford, Gloucestershire

Pay Range/details: Competitive 

Contract Type: Permanent We are currently recruiting for an Operations Manager to join a growing engineering business based in Cinderford.

This is a fantastic opportunity to lead operational performance across manufacturing, field engineering, warehouse and logistics functions while helping to drive the continued growth of the business.

Key Responsibilities - Operations Manager

Take ownership of day to day operations across workshop manufacturing field engineering warehouse logistics and operational administrationLead and develop managers and supervisors through clear accountability performance expectations and operational standardsCoordinate labour equipment materials and resources to meet customer requirements and delivery targetsImprove communication and collaboration between operational departmentsDrive operational improvements across productivity planning quality and delivery performanceOversee field engineering activities including scheduling utilisation performance and reportingEnsure site work materials and outstanding actions are effectively managed through to completionIdentify and eliminate operational bottlenecks waste rework and inefficienciesApply Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement principles to support business growthManage warehouse stock control logistics and material availability processesImprove stock accuracy and drive effective use of ERP MRP and warehouse management systemsCoach and develop managers supervisors and operational teamsSupport recruitment workforce planning succession planning and employee developmentMonitor operational KPIs including productivity labour utilisation delivery quality and stock performanceWork closely with senior leadership to improve operational efficiency profitability and customer satisfactionPromote a strong health and safety culture across all operational areasEnsure compliance with company procedures quality standards and relevant legislationSupport digitalisation automation and system improvements where operational benefits can be achieved

Qualifications & Requirements - Operations Manager

Previous senior operational leadership experience within engineering manufacturing industrial services or a similar environmentStrong people management experience with responsibility for managers and supervisorsProven track record of improving operational performance and business processesPractical understanding of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologiesExperience using ERP MRP or similar operational systemsStrong commercial awareness with experience managing productivity labour utilisation and operational costsGood understanding of health and safety within engineering or manufacturing environmentsExperience leading change and improving team performance within a growing businessStrong communication leadership and problem solving skillsAbility to manage multiple operational functions and priorities simultaneously

What we can offer - Operations Manager

Quarterly profit related bonus schemeCompany pension24 days annual leave plus bank holidaysCompany mobile phoneUse of company pool vehicle for business use where applicableEmployee Assistance ProgrammeCompany social events and free onsite parkingOngoing professional development and progression opportunitiesOpportunity to play a key role within a growing engineering business

Call for action: For more information on this role please contact Charlie Boulton on 01453 852544 or send a copy of your CV to [email protected]

Candidates who are currently an Operations Manager Manufacturing Manager Production Manager Engineering Manager General Manager Head of Operations or Continuous Improvement Manager may be suitable for this position. For details of other opportunities available within your

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.

Job Title: Project Engineer

Location: Gloucester

Pay Range/details: £40,000 - £60,000 + commission scheme

Contract Type: Permanent

We are currently recruiting for a Project Engineer to join a growing engineering organisation based in Gloucester. 

 

Key Responsibilities - Project Engineer

Please remember to spell check and use bullet point formatting in Logic Melon no full stops or hyphensAssume direct control and full responsibility for allocated projectsReview and interpret customer contracts orders and technical specificationsAct as the primary point of contact for project related customers and suppliersProvide leadership guidance and support to Design Manufacturing Procurement and Installation commissioning teamsLiaise closely with the design team to provide technical guidance and directionChair and manage regular internal project review meetingsAttend customer and supplier sites for review meetings design surveys and factory acceptance testsMaintain full financial control of project activities to ensure profitabilitySupport the accounts team with project financial reportingPrepare detailed project plans and support internal planning meetingsProvide technical support to sales marketing and proposal teamsEnsure compliance with health and safety standards at all timesTake responsibility for CE activity including preparation approval and issue of CE manualsEnsure equipment and systems meet current legislation and customer specificationsSupport the preparation of design risk assessments method statements and site risk assessments

 

Qualifications & Requirements - Project Engineer

Direct and indirect discrimination guidance consideredProven experience in a Project Engineer or similar engineering project roleStrong understanding of engineering project delivery within a manufacturing or industrial environmentAbility to manage project budgets schedules and stakeholder relationshipsExperience working with multidisciplinary teams including design and manufacturingKnowledge of current health safety and CE marking legislationStrong communication and organisational skills

 

What we can offer - Project Engineer

Competitive salary and commission schemePermanent role with long term career development opportunitiesExposure to varied and technically challenging engineering projectsSupportive team environment with direct access to senior managementOngoing training and professional development

 

Call for action:

For more information on this role please contact Charlie Boulton on 01453 852544 or send a copy of your CV to [email protected]

 

Candidates who are currently a Manufacturing Manager Production Manager Engineering Manager Shift Manager or Head of Manufacturing may be suitable for this position

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.

Role Type:  Contract 

Salary: £50 - £58 an hour (inside IR35)

Shift Pattern: 4 x 4 shift working (12 hours), 2 days and 2 nights on rotation

Location: - Liverpool

We are currently recruiting for a Maintenance Engineer with our client based in Liverpool.   

Are you interested in.

Proactive maintenance and inspection work AND proactive continuous improvementExposure to a rich variety of engineering equipment and processesAutomation experience; exposure to cutting-edge equipment and machineryA collaborative relationship between engineers and operationsCareer progression routes - into supervisor and management or cross-functionallyJoining a multi-site business that places high emphasis on employee support

 

What you'll be doing:

Advise and assist the design, installation and commissioning of projects and small initiativesEnsure that plant and equipment systems perform to manufacture product efficiently to high quality standardsAssist with training and support of non-electrically biased engineers and electrical engineers wishing to improve their knowledge of automated machinerySupport the engineering and manufacturing functions ensuring maximum utilisation of engineering equipment to achieve KPIs and optimal line efficiency within the company safety, quality & environmental policiesContribute to and help implement continuous improvement, to enhance quality, safety, efficiency and waste reductionHelping to transform the engineering maintenance strategy from a breakdown philosophy to a Right First Time, proactive philosophy

 

What we need from you:

Recognised Engineering Apprenticeship, ONC/HNC or equivalent qualification in engineering for example - Level 3 Electrical/electronic engineering or similarPrevious experience of automated manufacturing environments. A working understanding of Mechanical, Electrical and Electronic technical manuals & drawings

If this role sounds of interest to you then please feel free to reach out to Charlie Boulton using the details below: 

PHONE: 01453 852544

EMAIL: [email protected]

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.

Food Quality Analyst

Leicester

Contract - 6 Months

Competitive Rate of Pay

Omega are delighted to be supporting a leading organisation in the recruitment of a Food Quality Analyst to join their well-established R&D laboratory in the Leicester area, supporting analytical testing across routine quality control, product innovation, and manufacturing activities.

This is a hands-on laboratory role focused on delivering accurate and reliable test results across a range of food quality parameters. The position would suit someone with experience in food testing who enjoys practical laboratory work and working within structured quality processes.

Main Duties - Food Quality Analyst

Carry out routine analytical testing including oil, salt, and moisture analysisOperate and maintain titrators and other laboratory testing equipmentPrepare samples and conduct testing in line with standard laboratory proceduresPerform calibration, routine checks, and basic troubleshooting of laboratory equipmentAccurately record, interpret, and report test results within laboratory systemsSupport quality testing for product innovation, shelf-life studies, and manufacturing requirementsEnsure compliance with laboratory safety, quality, and regulatory standardsInvestigate and escalate any issues relating to test results, equipment, or analytical methodsMaintain a clean, organised, and efficient laboratory environment

The Ideal Candidate - Food Quality Analyst

Experience working within a food laboratory, quality control, or testing environmentHands-on experience using titrators/titration methods would be highly advantageousStrong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and consistencyGood understanding of laboratory safety and quality proceduresComfortable working with routine testing methods and structured processesExperience using LIMS softwareRelevant scientific qualification would be beneficial but not essential

What We Can Offer - Food Quality Analyst

Competitive hourly rate depending on experienceOpportunity to work with a market-leading organisation in a well-established R&D environmentModern laboratory facilities with well-maintained equipmentOn-site canteen and supportive working environmentValuable experience within a highly regarded technical and quality team

If you are a Food Quality Analyst, Laboratory Technician, QC Technician, Laboratory Analyst, Food Laboratory Technician, Quality Analyst, or Testing Technician, you may be suitable for this opportunity.

For more information, please contact Charlie Boulton on 01453 852544 or [email protected].

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.

Role Type:  Permanent

Salary: £50 - £58 an hour (inside IR35)

Shift Pattern: 4 x 4 shift working (12 hours), 2 days and 2 nights on rotation

Location: - Stoke-on-Trent

We are currently recruiting for a Maintenance Engineer with our client based in Stoke-on-Trent.   

Are you interested in.

Proactive maintenance and inspection work AND proactive continuous improvementExposure to a rich variety of engineering equipment and processesAutomation experience; exposure to cutting-edge equipment and machineryA collaborative relationship between engineers and operationsCareer progression routes - into supervisor and management or cross-functionallyJoining a multi-site business that places high emphasis on employee support

 

What you'll be doing:

Advise and assist the design, installation and commissioning of projects and small initiativesEnsure that plant and equipment systems perform to manufacture product efficiently to high quality standardsAssist with training and support of non-electrically biased engineers and electrical engineers wishing to improve their knowledge of automated machinerySupport the engineering and manufacturing functions ensuring maximum utilisation of engineering equipment to achieve KPIs and optimal line efficiency within the company safety, quality & environmental policiesContribute to and help implement continuous improvement, to enhance quality, safety, efficiency and waste reductionHelping to transform the engineering maintenance strategy from a breakdown philosophy to a Right First Time, proactive philosophy

 

What we need from you:

Recognised Engineering Apprenticeship, ONC/HNC or equivalent qualification in engineering for example - Level 3 Electrical/electronic engineering or similarPrevious experience of automated manufacturing environments. A working understanding of Mechanical, Electrical and Electronic technical manuals & drawings

If this role sounds of interest to you then please feel free to reach out to Charlie Boulton using the details below: 

PHONE: 01453 852544

EMAIL: [email protected]

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.

Production Maintenance Engineer

Nottingham

Rotating Shifts (3 Shift Pattern / 4 on 4 off)

Up to £47,000 + Bonus + Overtime + Excellent Benefits

About the Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Production Maintenance Engineer to join a leading  manufacturer in Nottingham. This is a unique role combining hands-on maintenance and machine optimization within a highly automated production, process and packaging environment.

Working on high-speed manufacturing production lines, you'll be responsible for maximizing equipment performance through fault finding, preventative maintenance and operational support. The role is split approximately making it ideal for mechanically minded engineers.

Key Responsibilities - Production Maintenance Engineer

Operational maintainenanace of  high-speed automated packing and production linesCarry out first-line mechanical fault finding and repairs to minimise downtimeDiagnose equipment issues and deliver first-fix solutions where possibleComplete planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activitiesMaintain and replace bearings, motors, belts, chains and gearboxesSupport the maintenance of conveyors, pumps and pneumatic systemsRespond to breakdowns and carry out root cause investigationsWork closely with production teams to achieve challenging output targetsSupport continuous improvement, OEE and waste reduction initiativesEnsure compliance with GMP, LOTO and site safety proceduresMaintain accurate maintenance records and equipment documentationDrive reliability and operational effectiveness across production lines

Experience / Qualifications - Production Maintenance Engineer

NVQ Level 3, Apprenticeship or equivalent engineering qualification essential.Strong mechanical maintenance background within a manufacturing environment.Experience fault finding on automated production, packaging or process equipment.Knowledge of bearings, gearboxes, motors, conveyors, pumps and pneumatics.Understanding of preventative maintenance and breakdown response.Ability to identify root causes and implement long-term solutions.Experience within FMCG, food, pharmaceutical, packaging or manufacturing environments advantageous.Ex-Forces engineering backgrounds are encouraged to apply.Strong communication skills and ability to work within a fast-paced production environment.Basic electrical awareness would be beneficial.

Benefits - Production Maintenance Engineer

Salary up to £47,000Overtime Opportunities25 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays10% Employer Pension ContributionSubsidised Staff Restaurant and Coffee ShopEmployee Wellness PlatformFree On-Site Car and Bike ParkingDiscounted Share Save SchemeFully Funded Further Training and DevelopmentElectrical Maintenance Courses AvailableAll Tools and PPE Provided

Shift Patterns

3 Shift Rotation

Monday to Friday: 6am to 2pmMonday to Friday: 2pm to 10pmSunday to Thursday: 10pm to 6am

4 on 4 off

6am to 6pm Days6pm to 6am Nights

Candidates must be flexible to work either shift pattern depending on business requirements.

For more information on this role, please contact Charlie Boulton on 01453 852544, or send a copy of your CV to [email protected]

For details of other opportunities available within your chosen field, please visit 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.

Ideal background / Previous roles may include: Production Maintenance Engineer, Maintenance Technician, Maintenance Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Shift Engineer, Production Engineer, Manufacturing Technician, Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, Maintenance Team Member, Process Technician, Packaging Technician, Reliability Technician, Operations Technician, Multi-Skilled Engineer or Engineer.

 

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.

Job title: Injection Moulding Setter

Location: Lutterworth

Shift: Days, Monday-Friday Full-time

Contract type: Permanent

The Role

We're looking for an experienced Injection Moulding Setter to join our team on a day shift. This is a fast-paced environment producing medium batch runs with frequent tool changes, so you'll play a key role in keeping production running efficiently while maintaining high quality standards.

 

 

What You'll Be Doing

Setting and changing over injection moulding machines and toolingManaging frequent tool changes efficiently to support medium production runsOptimising processes to improve cycle times, reduce scrap, and maximise outputMonitoring production to ensure quality and performance targets are metTroubleshooting issues quickly to minimise downtimeSupporting continuous improvement across the shop floor

 

 

What We're Looking For

Proven experience as an Injection Moulding SetterConfident carrying out regular tool changes in a busy production environmentStrong understanding of moulding processes and materialsHands-on problem solver with good attention to detailTeam player with the ability to work independently

 

 

What's in It for You

Day shift only - no nightsCompetitive salary + overtimeStable, long-term opportunityTraining and development support

 

For more information on this role, please contact Charlie Boulton on 01453 852544 or send a copy of your CV to [email protected].

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.

Job title: Electrical Team Leader

Location: Bromsgrove

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £55,000

Shift: Double Days

We are recruiting for an Electrical Team Leader to join a growing manufacturing business in Bromsgrove. This is a hands-on leadership role, focused on driving engineering performance, reducing downtime, and supporting a team of maintenance engineers across site.

Main Duties

Lead and support a team of maintenance engineersCoordinate planned and reactive maintenance activitiesCarry out electrical fault finding on production equipmentSupport continuous improvement and reliability projectsWork closely with production to maximise uptimeEnsure all maintenance is completed safely and efficiently

The Ideal Candidate

Electrically qualified with previous manufacturing experienceStrong fault-finding skills on industrial machineryPLC fault-finding experiencePrevious Team Leader, Supervisor or Senior Engineer experienceAble to work in a fast-paced production environmentStrong communication and organisational skills

What's on Offer

£55,000 salaryDouble days shift patternCompany pensionOvertime opportunitiesTraining and developmentLong-term career progression

For more information, please contact:

Charlie Boulton

? 01453 852544

? [email protected]

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.

Role Type:  Contract

Salary: £50 - £60 an hour (inside IR35)

Shift Pattern: 4 x 4 shift working (12 hours), 2 days and 2 nights on rotation (42 hour week)

Location: - Liverpool 

We are currently recruiting for a Maintenance Engineer with our client based in Liverpool.   

Are you interested in.

Proactive maintenance and inspection work AND proactive continuous improvementExposure to a rich variety of engineering equipment and processesAutomation experience; exposure to cutting-edge equipment and machineryA collaborative relationship between engineers and operationsCareer progression routes - into supervisor and management or cross-functionallyJoining a multi-site business that places high emphasis on employee support

 

What you'll be doing:

Advise and assist the design, installation and commissioning of projects and small initiativesEnsure that plant and equipment systems perform to manufacture product efficiently to high quality standardsAssist with training and support of non-electrically biased engineers and electrical engineers wishing to improve their knowledge of automated machinerySupport the engineering and manufacturing functions ensuring maximum utilisation of engineering equipment to achieve KPIs and optimal line efficiency within the company safety, quality & environmental policiesContribute to and help implement continuous improvement, to enhance quality, safety, efficiency and waste reductionHelping to transform the engineering maintenance strategy from a breakdown philosophy to a Right First Time, proactive philosophy

 

What we need from you:

Recognised Engineering Apprenticeship, ONC/HNC or equivalent qualification in engineering for example - Level 3 Electrical/electronic engineering or similarPrevious experience of automated manufacturing environments. A working understanding of Mechanical, Electrical and Electronic technical manuals & drawings

 

How to Apply: 

If this role sounds of interest to you then please feel free to reach out to Charlie Boulton using the details below: 

01453 852544

[email protected]

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.