Mike Butler

Mike Butler

Principal Recruitment Consultant
01132123519, 07508014441
Mike Butler

Specialised in:

An Experienced Specialist Recruiter, providing Permanent, Professional Interim and Temporary recruitment solutions within Engineering, Manufacturing, Technical & Supply Chain skill sets within FMCG Manufacturing Food and Drink, Life Sciences and retail supply chain industries.

Experience & background:

A qualified, award-winning Senior Recruiter/Manager with 23 years of recruitment market experience. ‘Man, and Boy’ with the Techsearch Division of Staffline, now part of the Omega Specialist Hires Division.  "My mission is to help people find careers, NOT JOBS!; to help our clients to become more successful".
Offering a proven track record in international search and selection, managing volume recruitment campaigns worldwide, including:

  • Managed Agent
  • Traditional Headhunt and Advertised Selection
  • Winner of the IRP/REC Permanent Recruiter of the year
  • MA Distinction in Recruitment Practice
  • Winner of the Staffline "Million Pound Biller" Award
  • CIPD Level 5 HR qualified
  • Level 3 ILM Supervisor

My Specialties include the Recruitment Process and Succession Planning, Search and selection, Business Development Skills and Talent Management.

You might be surprised to learn:

I am a qualified Geography teacher. I was an acting extra in Home and Away in Australia once and a Radio DJ for a short while.

Jobs posted by Mike Butler

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Contract Electrical Maintenance Engineer
Automation
Pontefract, West Yorkshire, England
£36 - 38 per hour
Contract
Job Title: Electrical Shift Maintenance Engineer - Temporary ongoing role, day shifts Electrical bias ideal Hourly rate: £36 - 38 per hour Job Type: Permanent Electrical  bias, ideally dual skilled Client: Global Consumer Manufacturing Company Location: Wakefield Pontefract area  Commutable from M62, M1 good access from North, West, South and East Yorkshire Recruitment drive due to site automation, expansion and CAPEX Investment Contract Type: Temporary Contract 3-6 months  You will be joining a Global manufacturing leader with a huge number of sites across the Globe so career development, progression, challenge reward and development are all ahead of you. The manufacturing factory site you will be joining is world-class, huge with hundreds of engineers and you will be maintaining assets that produce Global market leading consumer products that people buy every second of every day. Key Responsibilities – Electrical Shift Maintenance Engineer - Dayshifts To service adjust and repair machinery and equipment using the necessary tools in a safe and proper manner To examine machinery and equipment and report on condition, performance, and plan of action for improvements Carry out Planned and preventative maintenance to agreed schedules Share good ideas to form mini projects to improve the plant performance including machinery modifications Qualifications & Requirements - Electrical Shift Maintenance Engineer Day shifts  Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Electrical or Mechanical engineering or maintenance or similar manufacturing HND or HNC diploma in Electrical or Mechanical engineering Or equivalent of any of the above in electrical or mechanical fields preferably with a manufacturing background Ideally Manufacturing industry experience, although Armed Forces and other sectors background welcome  What we can offer to - Electrical Bias Shift Maintenance Engineer - Dayshifts  AMBIENT environmentLarge automated sitevariety oif machineryno nights  Candidates who are currently aN Electrical Engineer, Multi-skilled Engineer, Multi-skilled Maintenance, Shift engineer, Electrical engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Multi Skilled Engineer, Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer, Shift Engineer, Packaging Engineer Maintenance Engineer, Maintenance and any equivalent background will be suitable for the role.Please call me on 07508 014441 or [email protected] for a chat….Omega Resource Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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Electrical PLC Controls Engineer
Automation
Warrington, Cheshire, England
£59k - 60k per year + 10% Bonus
Permanent
Electrical PLC Controls Engineers Job Title: Electrical Controls EngineerLocation: Warrington areaDepartment: Controls and AutomationPay Range: £60,000 plus a comprehensive packageContract Type: PermanentClient: Category market leader in Manufacturing, multi-billion turnover and award-winningSignificant multi-million CAPEX and related automation investment Due to significant ££ investment and automation activities on a large, world-class manufacturing site, we have a recruitment drive for PLC-biased Electrical Controls Engineers. First line automation support.Newly created roles!Reporting to the Controls & Automation Manager, you will be responsible for the automation, controls and electrical systems of the production plant. Including Robotics and materials handling. Key Responsibilities - Electrical PLC Controls Engineer Responsible for the development, implementation, documentation, testing and maintenance of software for: Inverter drivesProgrammable safety systemsPLCsServo drivesSCADA systemOperator interface (HMI) screens Train and provide advice to Engineers and Operators as requiredPLC alterations & improvementsDevelop knowledge and application of automation skillsDevelop and implement projects to drive improvement in manufacturing availabilityNew installations, including the programming of softwareEnsuring machines and equipment are safe, working efficiently and fit for purposeYou'll collaborate across teams and contribute to key improvement projects while gaining experience with a variety of control systemsDiagnose and troubleshoot complex machine faults to reduce downtimeDevelop automation skills and techniques through OEM trainingCoach and mentor Maintenance Engineers on control systemsProactive in detecting, reporting, diagnosing and predicting potential or existing software and electronic issues on all equipmentYou'll be involved in fault-finding, diagnostics, and implementing permanent solutions to ensure safety, quality, and efficiency Requirements & Qualifications - Electrical PLC Controls Engineer An electrical engineering qualification (HNC/HND Level)A working knowledge of PLC systems and HMI softwareExperience maintaining electrical/control systems on complex processes and/or high-speed production equipmentExperience troubleshooting, testing, and repairing instrumentation devicesExperience in PLC touchscreen controls and electrical maintenanceProblem-solving and root-cause analysis experiencePLC programming skillsTime served Electrical EngineerAutomation / Controls apprentice with several years post post-qualification work experience within a manufacturing environmentHNC in Electrical Engineering or equivalentAbility to fault-find and implement program modifications on a range of PLCs & SCADAKnowledge of servo drives and invertersExperienced in high-level fault-finding and diagnostics across a range of control equipmentExperience of fault-finding on industrial communication networksExperience of designing & modifying control circuits and program logic What we can offer - Electrical PLC Controls Engineer Best-in-class learning and development support from day oneAn industry-competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.25 days holiday + bank holidays with the option to buy additional, plus 7 days off every 4 weeks on a working pattern, lots of time off!Share save scheme and exceptional reward  For more information on this role, please contact Mike Butler on 01132123519 or send a copy of your CV to [email protected] who are currently a PLC Engineer, PLC programmer, Electrical Engineer, Controls Technician, Controls Automation Engineer, may be suitable for this position.For details of other opportunities available within your chosen field please visit our website www.omegaresource.co.ukOmega Resource Group is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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Site HSE Manager
FMCG
Warrington, Cheshire, England
£55k - 65k per year + 15% Bonus
Permanent
Job Title: Site HSE ManagerJob Reward: Up to £65k, for the right candidate DOE, 15% BonusThe Client: Global Manufacturing business, UK market LeaderReporting to: UK head of HSE, line into Site DirectorJob Type: Permanent, newly created role, onsiteJob Location: Warrington areaCommutable from Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Liverpool etc good M56 , M62 access pointsA global multi-site manufacturer, with big ambitions for growthYour site partners with several others around the UK to share best practice Are you a passionate and people-centric Health, Safety & Environmental Leader?Able to lead and implement a cultural change programme in HSE excellence on a large manufacturing site?Do you want to work for a business that invests in its people and fosters a culture of continuous learning and improvement? A chance of Career Progression?You will collaborate with business leaders, employees, and external stakeholders to implement effective SHE practices that promote well-being, environmental sustainability, and workplace safety. You are the Subject Matter Expert (SME) in health, safety and environmental management onsite.Responsibilities & Duties – Site Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Manager Visible, onsite, leading the Health, Safety & Environmental function across the site, responsible for implementing H&SE management systems, responsible for the wellbeing of 400+people on siteAn EHS Manager who will lead the development and implementation of the site’s Environment, Health & Safety deployment plan to deliver objectives in line with the Group Sustainability and HSE StrategyCoach and mentor the teams around HSE initiativesLeads BBS (Behaviour Based Safety) programDevelop and implement an Environmental Management SystemDevelop an effective EH&S risk management program to ensure complianceLead the investigation of accidents, Environmental and H&S incidents to identify, implement and maintain corrective actionsAnalyze EH&S lagging and leading KPIs to identify improvementWork with and support management teams, developing and championing annual safety plans, best practice, develop cohesive solutions to operational SHE challenges and champion continuous improvement and positive leadership behaviours Experience and qualifications – Site Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Manager Safety leadership experience ideally within logistics, supply chain or general manufacturing environments idealBe a cultural ambassador by role modelling safety leadership, coaching and developing others to foster and achieve an ‘Excelling’ H&S culture.Empower all levels of the workforce, floor to SLTVisible and approachable - ALWAYS!A NEBOSH qualification, Certificate or Diploma, ideally graduate IOSHDelivering an effective framework for safety program managementDelivering an effective framework of incident investigation, auditing, and training oversightManufacturing and factory or warehousing site experience strongly preferredCertificate in Environmental Management (Assoc Member IEMA) preferredGood working knowledge of ISO 45001 and ISO 14001Diploma in Environmental Management is desirable5 years’ experience in similar working environment and/or positionProven track record in developing and executing SHE programs and initiatives What We Can Offer - Site Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Manager A Highly Competitive salaryCompany bonus scheme – 15% realisticHealth care planMarket leading contributory pension schemeRetailer DiscountsAmazing perks and discounts33 days holiday2 x annual salary group life assuranceBike schemeEnhanced maternity and paternityLong Service AwardsHealthcare cash plan For more information on this role, please contact Mike Butler on 0113 2123519 or send a copy of your CV to [email protected] who are currently a Senior HSE Manager SHE Manager, HSE Manager, Factory HSE Manager Senior HSE Advisor, Group HSE Manager, HSE leader, Head of HSE, and HSE lead, may be suitable for this position.Omega Resource Group is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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Project Engineer - Manufacturing
Automation
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England
£50k - 57k per year + 10% Bonus, package
Permanent
Job Title: Site Project Engineer - ManufacturingJob Type: Permanent Client: FMCG market leader in manufacturingLocation: Nottingham area M1 accessJob Reward: Up to £57k Band plus £5k Bonus, Health and an awesome package Factory/Manufacturing Plant working environmentOur client is a category leader in Manufacturing, committed to Manufacturing Excellence. Working through both innovation and investment, their product range is second to none! Business potential is excellent, creating the need for a Site Project Engineer to work at a prestigious manufacturing facility in the Nottinghamshire area. Your focus will be packaging biased projects.Key Responnsibilities – Site Project Engineer - Manufacturing There are a variety of processes to lead and improve, to challenge you, every day!Your manufacturing factory-based role is responsible for managing the planning and implementation of capital and revenue projects, ensuring they are delivered on time and to budget!You will cover suppliers’ selection financial control and customer acceptance. You will own factory equipment including packaging, processing, and utilitiesReporting directly to the Project Engineering Manager, you will have complete autonomy to deliver pragmatic, value-engineered projects to cost and time specificationYou will coach, mentor and develop your multi-functional teams of engineers and designers/contractors to ensure the successful delivery of projectsThe projects will cover factory equipment including packaging, processing, and site activities.You will lead engineering and production teams during equipment installation and start-up, supplier selection, URS – User Requirement Specifications, feasibility and justification analysis, equipment commissioning Qualifications & Requirements – Site Project Engineer - Manufacturing You will ideally be a graduate calibre engineer, mechanical, chemical, or electrical bias, with experience from ideally within the complex process manufacturing The ideal candidate will be a methodical and detailed workerChemical, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering backgrounds will be considered, ideally in a regulated environment, from high-volume manufacturingExperience developing technical engineering solutions in automated environmentsAn experienced Project Engineer from manufacturing, open to industry, as long as its complex and time-sensitive What we can offer – Site Project Engineer - Manufacturing 33 Days Holiday plus Bank HolidaysCycle to Work SchemeExcellent Defined contribution Pension schemeGenerous Bonus Scheme x multiplierEmployee Assistance Programmeworld-class engineering standardsGlobal family of employeesShare save schemeEndless career development opportunities - Global platform For more information on this role, please contact Mike Butler on 0113 2123519 or send a copy of your CV to [email protected] who are currently a project engineer, project manager, mechanical engineer, process project engineer, production engineer, manufacturing engineers, CAPEX Manager, Chemical Engineers, Process engineers, and Mechanical or packaging engineers may be suitable for this position. Suitable for FMCG, process, and Manufacturing Industries.Omega Resource Group is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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Production Team Manager
FMCG
Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, England
£35k - 40k per year + Package
Permanent
Job Title: Production Team Manager - DayshiftRotating Day Shifts, NO NIGHTS Location: Harrogate  Knaresbrough A1 area, commutable from parts of Bradford, York, Wetherby, Leeds etc On-site production lead role on dayshift Pay Range: £35k - £40k DayshiftBonus, excellent pension, overtime and benefitsContract Type: Permanent Our client is renowned and admired  FMCG multi-site manufacturer, enjoying UK dominance and market-leading status in their category sector. An opportunity has arisen for a Production Team Manager, working day shifts, NO NIGHTS.Key Responsibilities – Production Team Manager - Dayshift A hands-on production and manufacturing team lead, controlling the movement of all raw materials through to packaged finished goods in your area, planning and scheduling production  to meet customer needs within quality, time and cost specificationsYou will manage a small team across several lines in a process and production areaResponsible for both the day-to-day to day management of technical and production operations professionals in your area, via your established management team; as well as coordinating and driving development projects which will lead towards performance improvements, cost reduction and greater competitivenessThe role will involve a significant amount of Change Management in all areas of manufacturing, engineering and operationsYou will provide technical support and analysis, including the utilisation of industrial performance and continuous improvement tools Qualifications & Requirements – Production Team Manager - Dayshift Ideally you will be of graduate calibre, with an understanding of all areas of factory operations. You will also possess FMCG, Food and Drink, Automotive, Pharmaceutical or regulated fast-paced manufacturing industry experienceYou will have a genuine interest in maximising production processes and producing high quality consumer productsYou may be experienced in change management, CI, planning and organizing factory improvement initiativesThis could suit a high potential  graduate in operations, engineering or related technical discipline or a proven production shift leader / Supervisor, hoping to take more responsibility for a  leadership area role, on shift, operating with complete autonomy What we can offer – Dayshift Production Team Manager Days Shift WorkWork at a best-in-class, an award-winning siteAutomated facilityExcellent pension and benefitscompany discountFree onsite parking For more information on this role, please contact Mike Butler on 0113 2123519 or send a copy of your CV to [email protected] who are currently a Shift Manager, Days Production Team Leader, Manufacturing Team Leader, Production Shift Leader,Production Team Supervisor, FLM, Frontline Manager, Area Production Manager, Shift Leader, Process Shift Manager,  Packing Hall Leader, Packaging Manager, may be suitable for this position. Omega Resource Group is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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Dayshift Production Supervisors
FMCG
Wetherby, West Yorkshire, England
£27.5k - 28.5k per year + OTE£30K+
Permanent
Job role: Dayshift Production SupervisorJob Location: Wetherby Knaresborough area A1 accessJob Type: temporary to permanent or permanent considered.Reward: £27,500  - £28,500 Plus Overtime, PackageClient: Category market leader in manufacturing and distributionOur client is an established multi-site market-leading manufacturer,  expanding its UK operations. Due to continual growth and expansion at this site we are recruiting a Production Suopervisor on day shift  to join this successful factory and distribution operation. You will lead by example in your area and set the production standard. This is a hands-on line supervisor, I’s an FLM role. You will take full responsibility for the day-to-day running of operations and production in your area, on your shift!Delivering the operational plan and empowering your team to drive production performance – it’s a hands-on leadership role!Leading your team to achieve best-in-class quality, safety, people, and production performance.Ensuring we deliver Great Quality, In Time, In Full every timeDirect reporting line to Area Team Managers with overall responsibility for up to 20 workers at peakLeading and Coaching teams to deliver great results, with a clear eye for recognising and nurturing talentShifts: 12-hour day shift rotating, no nightsYou will create a positive environment on the shop floor, encouraging operators to take ownership for monitoring machine performance, collecting data and generating ideasYou will set clear provision of objectives which will be critical for sections to achieve their targetsDevelop peer relationships across the operation to drive operational performance and continuityCoach and support to drive the delivery of breakthrough results through their teams to the achievement of targetSupport the creation and sustainment of an inspirational work environment where people can utilise their skills and potential Qualifications and Experience - Dayshift Production Supervisor Demonstrable track record in a production front-line management role with a strong emphasis on leading motivating and developing people.Experience within a similar manufacturing environment with proven experience in delivering results in all areas of the scorecard is required.You will have a good knowledge of the tools and techniques of Continuous Improvement and how to integrate them into a business, best practice manufacturing methods.Ideally with a food and Drink / FMCG, Packaging or process background; high-volume continuous manufacturing or a fast-moving warehouse or logistics environmentA clear career development plan and progression plan are available to you What we can offer – Production Line Manager - Dayshift Production Supervisor•An opportunity to work with the leading technologies•Continuous training through internal development programmes•Subsidised staff canteen•Market leading pension Market-leading Awards•Enhanced Family/maternity/parental leaveFor more information on this role, please contact Mike Butler at [email protected] Candidates who are currently Senior Operator, Line Leaders, Operations leaders, Production team leader, Supervisor, warehouse supervisor and any equivalent background will be suitable for the roleOmega Resource Group is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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Dayshift Production Supervisor
FMCG
Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, England
£27k - 28k per year + OTE £30K+
Permanent
Job role: Dayshift Production SupervisorJob Location: Harrogate Knaresborough area commutable from Leeds, Wetherby , easy A1 accessJob Type: Permanent , NO nights Reward: £27k  - £28k Plus Overtime, PackageClient: Category market leader in manufacturing and distributionOur client is an established multi-site market-leading manufacturer,  expanding its UK operations. Due to continual growth and expansion at this site we are recruiting a Production Team Line  leader to join this successful factory and distribution operation. You will lead by example in your area and set the production standard. This is a hands-on line supervisor, I’s an FLM role, leading the line, 10-20 reports. You will take full responsibility for the day-to-day running of operations and production in your area, on your shift!Delivering the operational plan and empowering your team to drive production performance – it’s a hands-on leadership role!Leading your team to achieve best-in-class quality, safety, people, and production performance.Ensuring we deliver Great Quality, In Time, In Full every timeDirect reporting line to Area Team Managers with overall responsibility for up to 20 workers at peakLeading and Coaching teams to deliver great results, with a clear eye for recognising and nurturing talentShifts: 12-hour day shift rotating, no nightsYou will create a positive environment on the shop floor, encouraging operators to take ownership for monitoring machine performance, collecting data and generating ideasYou will set clear provision of objectives which will be critical for sections to achieve their targetsDevelop peer relationships across the operation to drive operational performance and continuityCoach and support to drive the delivery of breakthrough results through their teams to the achievement of targetsBe authentic to inspire great performance and create trustSupport the creation and sustainment of an inspirational work environment where people can utilise their skills and potentialEncourage ownership and drive all levels within the team to act with autonomymanagee the performance of individuals by conducting regular performance, career, and development discussionsBuild high performing teams Qualifications and Experience - DayShift Production Supervisor Demonstrable track record in a production frontline management role with a strong emphasis on leading motivating and developing people.Experience within a similar manufacturing environment with proven experience in delivering results in all areas of the scorecard is required.You will have a good knowledge of the tools and techniques of Continuous Improvement and how to integrate them into a business, best practice manufacturing methods.Ideally with a food and Drink / FMCG, Packaging or process background; high-volume continuous manufacturing or a fast-moving warehouse or logistics environmentA clear career development plan and progression plan are available to you What we can offer – Dayshift Production Supervisor• An opportunity to work with the leading technologies with training for specialist machinery•Continuous training through internal development programmes•In return for your hard work, we will offer you:•Six weeks holiday (including bank holidays)•Subsidised staff canteen•Free parking•Market leading pension• Enhanced Family/maternityFor more information on this role, please contact Mike Butler at [email protected] Candidates who are currently Senior Operator, Line Leader, Operations leaders, Production team leader, Supervisor, Production Team Leader, warehouse supervisor and any equivalent background will be suitable for the role.Omega Resource Group is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.