Harvey Clough

Harvey Clough

Senior Delivery Consultant
01453 829799 / 07970 284677
Harvey Clough

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A multi‑industry recruitment specialist supporting clients across Facilities Management, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Warehousing & Logistics.

Within the FM sector, I recruit across both hard and soft services, covering roles such as:

  • Maintenance Engineers & Multiskilled Technicians
  • Facilities Supervisors & Managers
  • Estates & Building Services professionals
  • Compliance, Health & Safety, and Sustainability roles
  • Soft services management including cleaning & security
  • FM Helpdesk, admin, scheduling and planning functions

I also continue to support customers in engineering and industrial settings, sourcing talent for:
Machining • Programming • Assembly • Production • FLT • Quality • Team Leadership & Management

Whether clients need high‑volume support, niche technical hires or fully tailored workforce solutions, I deliver a service that’s strategic, consultative and built around long‑term partnership.

Experience and Background:

With over 6 years of recruitment experience, I work closely with customers to understand their operations, culture and workforce needs, ensuring every hire genuinely strengthens their team.

Having previously worked hands‑on within warehousing and manufacturing environments, I bring first‑hand insight into the roles, challenges and characteristics that make the right candidate stand out. This practical background helps me identify candidates who not only have the skill set, but also the mindset and reliability needed across FM, engineering or industrial settings.

I’m passionate about delivering an exceptional service that builds trust, drives results and supports long-lasting relationships.

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Jobs posted by Harvey Clough

Posted

CNC Programmer
Precision Engineering
Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, England
£40k - 45k per year
Permanent

Job Title: CNC Miller / Turner

Location: Tewkesbury

Shift: Monday – Thursday (Day Shift)  

Pay: Up to £45,000

Contract Type: Permanent

CNC Miller / Turner required by a leading OEM manufacturer. The successful candidate will join a small, highly skilled machining team responsible for producing development components and small batch production runs for ongoing manufacturing programmes. This role will involve setting, operating and programming CNC mills and lathes using Fanuc controls, whilst ensuring components are produced to the highest standards of quality and precision. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a specialist engineering environment where technical expertise and autonomy are highly valued.

Key Responsibilities – CNC Miller / Turner

• Set, operate and programme CNC milling machines and lathes using Fanuc controls.
• Produce development and prototype components to engineering specifications.
• Manufacture small batch production runs, typically between 20 and 30 parts.
• Carry out machining operations using 4th axis equipment.
• Inspect completed components to ensure quality and dimensional accuracy.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Maintain tooling requirements and support tooling procurement where necessary.
• Ensure all work is completed in line with production schedules and quality standards.
• Work independently to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
• Support continuous improvement activities within the machine shop.

Qualifications & Requirements – CNC Miller / Turner

• Proven experience working with Fanuc controls.
• Experience setting and operating CNC milling machines.
• Experience setting and operating CNC lathes.
• Experience working with 4th axis machining.
• Ability to work autonomously and effectively manage priorities.
• Experience carrying out self-inspection of machined components.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings.
• Time-served apprenticeship desirable.
• ONC, HNC or equivalent engineering qualification preferred.
• Extensive machining background advantageous.
• Manual turning experience desirable.
• Experience operating spark erosion machinery beneficial, although full training can be provided.
• Previous experience controlling and procuring tooling would be advantageous.

What we can offer – CNC Miller / Turner

• Opportunity to join a well-established OEM manufacturer.
• Varied role producing both development and production components.
• Supportive and highly skilled engineering team environment.
• Training opportunities, including spark erosion processes.
• Long-term permanent position with a stable and growing business.
• Opportunity to work with advanced machining equipment on precision-engineered products.

For more information on this role, please contact Harvey Clough on 01453 829799 or send a copy of your CV to [email protected]

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.

Candidates who are currently a CNC Miller, CNC Turner, CNC Machinist, CNC Programmer, Toolmaker, Precision Engineer, Manufacturing Technician, or Production Machinist 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.

Posted

CNC Shift Lead
Aerospace & Defence
Bristol, England
£55k - 59k per year
Permanent

Job Title: Machine Shop Shift Supervisor

Location: Bristol

Pay Range: £55,000 - £59,000

Contract Type: Permanent

Shift: 3 shifts rotating  

A leading precision manufacturing business is seeking an experienced Machine Shop Shift Supervisor to join its production leadership team. This role is responsible for ensuring the machine shop operates safely, efficiently, and effectively while meeting customer requirements and business objectives.

The successful candidate will play a key role in leading shift operations, developing team capability, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and performance within a CNC machining environment.

Key Responsibilities – Machine Shop Shift Supervisor

 

Health, Safety & Environment:

Ensure the team adheres to all company policies, procedures, and safety standards.Maintain a strong presence on the shop floor to reinforce safe working practices.Deliver toolbox talks and communicate safety work instructions as directed by the EHS Lead.Conduct risk assessments where required to ensure a safe working environment.Report accidents and near misses in accordance with company procedures and support corrective and preventative actions.Liaise with Facilities to support environmental and compliance activities.

Leadership & People Management:

Lead the shift team to achieve daily production targets and operational objectives.Conduct start-of-shift meetings to review performance, priorities, and goals.Manage and support Team Leaders, ensuring effective labour allocation and output.Identify training requirements and make recommendations to the Manufacturing Manager.Take responsibility for employee performance, conduct, and adherence to company standards.Ensure all team members receive relevant updates, communications, and training.Maintain and update skills matrices to support workforce development.Support recruitment activities, including interviewing machine shop operators.Manage timesheets, holidays, return-to-work interviews, and associated administration.Conduct performance reviews and annual grading activities.Promote a positive, collaborative, and high-performing team culture.Maintain a visible and approachable leadership presence on the shop floor.

Production & Delivery:

Oversee daily machine shop operations to ensure production schedules are achieved.Troubleshoot production issues and coordinate rework activities to maintain workflow.Deliver weekly objectives set by the Manufacturing Manager.Lead daily Gemba walks and report operational performance.Ensure accurate and timely job bookings across all operations.Support Team Leaders with machine allocation and production prioritisation.Raise purchase requisitions for approved suppliers including tools, consumables, and equipment.Manage and report Kanban stock levels.Participate in weekly performance review meetings with the Manufacturing Manager.Support maintenance activities and escalate machine-related issues when required.Track and support Continuous Improvement activities through CI and HIVE systems.Implement operational changes and business improvement initiatives.Present previous day performance metrics during SFM meetings.Coordinate and monitor TPM activities to ensure planned machine maintenance is completed.Drive initiatives aimed at reducing downtime, improving machine reliability, and increasing Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).

Quality & Continuous Improvement:

Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations following quality issues, scrap, or machine collisions.Work closely with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Engineering, and Production teams to implement corrective actions.Maintain and improve Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) within the machine shop.Report findings and recommendations to relevant departments.Ensure accurate completion of production records to support traceability and quality requirements.Support quality-focused continuous improvement initiatives to reduce scrap and improve process capability.Encourage team participation in Continuous Improvement activities to eliminate waste and improve efficiency.

General Responsibilities:

Maintain high standards of housekeeping and workplace organisation.Support internal and external audits to ensure compliance with required standards.Undertake any other reasonable duties as requested by management.

Qualifications & Requirements – Machine Shop Shift Supervisor

 

Previous experience in a CNC machine shop or precision manufacturing environment.Demonstrable ability to set and operate a range of CNC machine tools within defined processes.Strong leadership experience with the ability to organise, coach, mentor, and motivate teams.Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage effectively at all levels of the business.Computer literate with strong administrative capabilities.Highly organised and methodical approach to problem-solving.Positive, proactive, and approachable leadership style.Open-minded, adaptable, and driven to support business improvement and change initiatives.Target-focused with a commitment to achieving operational excellence.

What We Can Offer – Machine Shop Shift Supervisor

 

Pension – 5% matched contribution (up to 8% matched)Life Cover x4 salary25 days holiday, plus an additional day at 5,10, 15, 20 and 25 years – a maximum of 30 daysSimply Health cover for self and any of employees children Level 3Company bonus scheme – non contractual and dependant on company performanceEnhanced paternity and maternity leave (after qualifying period)Retail discountsCycle to work scheme

For more information on this role, please contact Harvey Clough on 01453 829799 or send a copy of your CV to [email protected].

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 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

Advanced Quality Engineer
Automation
Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, England
Market related
Permanent

Job Title: Advanced Quality Engineer                                                      

Location: Buckingham

Pay Range: Competitive  

Contract Type: Contract 

A leading automotive manufacturer supplying high‑end lighting systems to luxury and supercar brands is seeking an Advanced Quality Engineer to join its NPI Quality team. This role plays a key part in ensuring flawless new product introduction, driving APQP activity, and delivering robust BEON/PPAP submissions across multiple customer programmes.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a business undergoing significant investment and transformation, offering the chance to influence quality performance at every stage of the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities – Advanced Quality Engineer

Coordinate and control all APQP documentation through to PPAP approval for new programme launches.Execute PPAP submissions for customer‑driven and internal engineering changes.Interpret and apply customer‑specific PPAP requirements.Oversee quality‑related gateway tasks and ensure compliance with latest customer standards.Act as the internal customer for BEON/PPAP deliverables.Support Run at Rate and 2DP activities to ensure safe and stable product launch.Participate in gauge design reviews and acceptance processes.Provide statistical analysis support during product maturation phases.Produce monthly PPAP/BEON status reports for management.Support D/PFMEA and DFM reviews.Escalate risks and delays affecting BEON/PPAP submission targets.Conduct root cause analysis and drive effective problem resolution.Support Supplier Quality in cascading customer‑specific requirements.Act as point of contact for customer project quality concerns and milestone reviews.Contribute to lessons‑learned workshops across the product range.

Qualifications & Requirements – Advanced Quality Engineer

Strong experience within medium‑volume manufacturing, ideally automotive.Deep knowledge of automotive quality tools and APQP methodology.Demonstrable problem‑solving capability (8D, PPS, advanced methods).Solid understanding of IMDS.Experience working directly with customers and suppliers.Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder‑management skills.Strong organisational and follow‑up abilities.Competent in team building, planning and decision‑making.IATF 16949 auditing experience essential (VDA desirable).Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint) and Minitab.Commercially aware with the ability to influence at all levels.

What we can offer – Advanced Quality Engineer  

Competitive Salary25 Days + Bank HolidayPension 5% employee contribution with 4% employer contributionRetail discount scheme

For more information on this role, please contact Harvey Clough on 01453 829799 or send a copy of your CV to [email protected]

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.