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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Works Supervisor - Highways Maintenance
Hard Services
West Yorkshire, England
£40k - 43k per year + OTE £50K+
Permanent
Job Title: Works Supervisor – Highways MaintenanceJob Type: permanent, 37 hour week, plus OTEJob Location: Wakefield area£40-43k plus OTE £50k + realistic,  Local Government Package, including exceptional holidays and pensionFunction: Highways Maintenance | Civil Engineering | Infrastructure The opportunity:A large public sector /local government organisation is looking to appoint an experienced Highways Works maintenance Supervisor to oversee frontline operational teams delivering planned highway maintenance and emergency response works across a major road network within West Yorkshire.  This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on operations supervisor from highways, utilities, civil engineering, surfacing, street works, or infrastructure maintenance backgrounds; someone who enjoys leading teams, front-line, hands on, visible improving performance, and delivering safe, high-quality works programmes. Reporting to the Senior Highways Operations Manager.The Role: Works Supervisor – Highways MaintenanceYou will be responsible for supervising operational teams and contractors delivering maintenance, repair and improvement work, ensuring programmes are delivered safely, on time and within budget.Key responsibilities include Works Supervisor – Highways Maintenance• Supervising multi-discipline operational highway maintenance teamsTo ensure delivery of agreed works programmes through both internal and external contractors to ensure as part of the Highways Network service team•Ensure the minimum disruption caused by major projects and maintenance programmes/work that meets the statutory duties of the Traffic Management Act•Work is carried out safely in accordance with all relevant Health and Safety legislation in a wide and potentially high-risk area within the Council•That works are based on effective asset management that are delivered on time and within budgets to ensure value for moneyBuilding strong relationships with contractors, utilities and stakeholdersDriving continuous improvement across safety, quality and delivery• Coordinating planned maintenance and reactive emergency works• Monitoring contractor performance and quality of workmanship• Ensuring compliance with Health & Safety and Streetworks legislation• Managing resources, rotas and works programmesTo help ensure that minimum disruption is caused to all road/pedestrian users by all highway works through undertaking site checks.• Carrying out site inspections and performance monitoring• Supporting winter maintenance and emergency response operationsAbout You - Works Supervisor – Highways Maintenance Operations We are keen to speak with candidates who have supervisory experience within:• Highway maintenance• Civil engineering• Utilities / street works• Infrastructure maintenance• Construction operations• Local authority or term maintenance contractsCustomers and Clients include Construction team, Project Engineers, Utility companies etcYou will ideally have: Works Supervisor – Highways Maintenance OperationsEssential:• Supervisory experience within highways, construction or infrastructure maintenance• Strong knowledge of Health & Safety legislation• Experience managing frontline operational teams• Understanding of planned maintenance programmes• Good communication and stakeholder management skills•Sound knowledge of preparing highway maintenance/construction programmes and ability to deliver in an efficient and effective manner.• Full UK driving licenceHighly desirable:• NRSWA Supervisor accreditation• NVQ Level 3 or 4 (or equivalent experience)• Experience working with NEC or term maintenance contracts• Experience in a unionised or public sector environment• Knowledge of Traffic Management legislationWhat’s on Offer - Works Supervisor – Highways Maintenance Operations• Stable local government employer• Varied operational leadership role• Opportunity to lead sizeable frontline teams• Involvement in major maintenance programmes• Strong pension scheme• Generous holiday allowance• Overtime and standby payments are generous• Ongoing training and developmentThis is primarily a site and depot-based role with flexibility required to respond to operational incidents, seasonal maintenance programmes and winter standby cover.For a confidential discussion or to apply, please submit your CV to [email protected] or call 01132123519.Applicants that are a Highways Supervisor, Highways Operations Supervisor, Highway Maintenance Supervisor, Streetworks Supervisor, Network Maintenance Supervisor, Civils Supervisor, Site Supervisor (Civils), Construction Supervisor (Infrastructure), Works Supervisor (Infrastructure), Reactive Maintenance Supervisor, Streetworks Manager, Utilities Supervisor, Field Operations Supervisor, Infrastructure Maintenance Supervisor, Programme Supervisor (Highways/Infrastructure), may also be suitable.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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Site Factory Plant Manager
FMCG
Bedfordshire, England
£100k - 105k per year + £9k Car +Bonus
Permanent
Job Title: Site Factory Plant ManagerSite Leadership RoleThe Client: Global FMCG ManufacturingResponsible to: Operations DirectorJob Reward: Target £100k - £105k, Target plus £9k Car Bonus and Package –applications, DOE and future fit capabilitiesLocation: Bedfordshire – good commute from commutable from Luton, Northants, MK, Watford, Cambridge and Northampton areas, etc. Are you a Plant Manager, Senior Manufacturing Manager or Site Operations or Factory Manager? Ready to take the step into your first Factory General Manager role? Or an established Factory General Manager looking for a new challenge?This is a rare opportunity to take full leadership of a well-invested FMCG manufacturing site, giving you the chance to move from functional leadership into a true end-to-end site leadership position. You will lead and develop the site operational teams, inspiring a shared vision, developing and implementing formal development plans.If you're looking for a role where you can make decisions, shape culture, build your own leadership team and really ‘own’ and ‘shape’ site performance, this could be the career move you've been working towards. Reporting to the Operations Director, you will take full responsibility for site performance across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and People.Role & Responsibilities – Site Factory Plant Manager Take full ownership of a manufacturing site, complex and automatedMove from department leadership into full site accountabilityBuild your profile with senior leadershipDevelop your career towards the Operations Director levelCreate a high-performance, high-accountability cultureDriving operational improvements across output, efficiency and costDeveloping your management team and succession pipelineLeading engineering and production as one aligned operationDelivering CI initiatives and best practice ways of workingActing as the senior manufacturing leader and cultural tone setter, you are visible, accessible and a true people leaderLead, recruit, develop and shape your management team, inspiring high performance and engagement, naturally Role Requirements, Skills & Experience- Site Factory Plant ManagerThis role is ideal for someone who has already proven themselves in running a large part of a factory and is now ready for full-site leadership.You might currently be a: Plant ManagerManufacturing ManagerOperations ManagerFactory ManagerSenior Production Manager in a large complex site, ready to step up! You'll likely bring: Factory General Manager FMCG, Food, Beverage or fast-paced life sciences manufacturing experienceStrong leadership of both production and engineering functionsEvidence of improving performance and developing teamsA hands-on, visible leadership styleThe ambition to progress into senior operational leadershipThe credibility to lead an established site leadership teamExperience of working within a high-volume, complex manufacturing environmentExperience in driving CI/OpEx initiatives What’s On Offer? Factory Plant Manager A genuine step up into a Factory General Manager role or a sideways move to a progressive global businessA site where you can make a visible impactSupport from an experienced Operations DirectorStrong career progression opportunitiesCompetitive salary, bonus and benefits including car or allowance Interested?Contact Mike Butler on 01132123519 or [email protected] role is ideal for an inspirational people leader seeking their first Site Lead role, or an established factory general manager looking to join a site within a larger group structure. Progression opportunities are available for a successful candidate who can deliver sustained performance over time. We need an experienced People Manager, skilled in engagement, cultural transformation, a true leader...Candidates who are a Site Lead, Factory General Manager, Site General Manager, Plant Manager, Head of Manufacturing, Head of Operations and Manufacturing Manager, Head OF Manufacturing will be suitable for this role.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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Operations Manager - Highways
Hard Services
Normanton, West Yorkshire, England
£55k per year
Contract
Operations Manager - Highways Maintenance, Local Authority 6 month ongoing contract to support the serviceLocation: West Yorkshire (District-Based)Salary: £55k Target Contract: Temporary Interim | Full-TimeSector: Highways, Local Authority, Environmental Services, Public Realm, Civil Engineering, Utilities, and Infrastructure Operations A leading UK public-sector organisation is seeking an experienced Highways  Operations Manager to lead a team and a high-profile frontline highway services maintenance and upkeep across a major West Yorkshire district. This is a senior operational leadership role with visibility at corporate, community and political levels-ideal for a proven leader in highways, civils, construction operations, environmental services, or large-scale public realm delivery.The role oversees a complex portfolio including:Highway maintenance, Public Rights of Way, Land drainage, Gully maintenance, Winter services, weather response, Operational depots, Fleet & plant with Multi-million-pound assets and budgetsYou'll lead c60+ skilled and semi-skilled frontline staff, manage a multi-functional operational depot, and take responsibility for statutory services that keep the district's network safe, open, and resilient.Key Responsibilities - Operations Manager, Highways - Local Authority Lead and manage diverse multi-skilled frontline teams delivering district-wide highway, drainage, and winter maintenance operations.Oversee planned, reactive, and emergency works, ensuring safe and efficient operation.Act as Transport Manager under the organisation's Operator's Licence, managing fleet compliance and high-risk operational environmentsManage capital and revenue delivery through internal teams and contractorsEnsure full compliance with CDM, Health & Safety legislation and safe systems of workMaintain high-profile public-facing services, respond to weather events and highway emergenciesDevelop and manage multi-million-pound operational budgets, assets, and equipmentBuild strong working relationships with stakeholders, elected members, trade unions ns, and contractorsDrive service improvement, innovation, and workforce development Key Requirements- Senior Operations Manager, Highways - Locl Authority Significant senior operational management experience in highways, civil engineering, environmental services, construction, utilities, or large-scale public realm operationsStrong leadership of large, dispersed frontline teams and unionised workforcesIn-depth understanding of H&S, CDM, risk, compliance, and management of high-risk operational sitesProven experience managing complex operational budgets, plant, vehicles, and large-scale assetsExperience coordinating contractors and delivering large capital/revenue programmesStrong stakeholder engagement and the ability to lead in a politically aware environmentFull driving licenceDegree in Civil Engineering (or extensive equivalent experience)IOSH Managing Safely & to obtain CPC Transport Manager if requiredExperience in Highways , unionised environments,  and Civil Engineering / Highways Contractors encouraged Why This Role? Operations Manager, Highways Lead one of the region's most high-profile, essential, and visible public servicesAutonomy to shape service direction, improvement, and operational strategySignificant influence across regeneration, infrastructure, and environmental projectsManage a major operational team with meaningful community impactSenior leadership presence with political, community and multi-agency visibility All enquiries and applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.Contact [email protected] or 0113 2123519Public Sector / Local AuthoritiesHighway Operations, Road Maintenance, Winter Services, PROW, Fleet Management, Environmental Services, Highway Inspector, Highway Asset ManagementIndustry: Government Administration, Civil Engineering, Construction, Infrastructure, Transport / LogisticsHighway Operations, Environmental Services, Transport, Public WorksJob Functions:Operations / MaintenanceEngineering / Technical ServicesFleet / Transport ManagementCivil / Highway EngineeringYou are likely to be a Highway Operations Manager, Highways Maintenance Manager  Senior Highway Engineer, Winter Services Manager, Highways Asset Manager, Senior Civil Engineer - Roads.Principal Consultant - Highways, Construction Manager - Highway SchemesOmega 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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Electrical maintenance engineer
Automation
Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England
£46k per year + OTE £50K+
Permanent
Job Title: Electrical Maintenance Engineer - Rotating shifts Location: Doncaster area good A1 AND M18 access Do you want to come off shifts involving 12 hours? This is an 8 hour rotating pattern offering weekend overtime Pay Range: £46,000 plus Package Contract Type: Permanent Industry: Consumer FMCG Manufacturer, family owned company Our client is a large multi-site manufacturer with a global footprint. It is an established site. Training, development, and support is provided on a manufacturing site. You will help the site make high-quality manufactured products. This market leading employer will welcome and encourage your new ideas, and you will be rewarded with the opportunity to learn and grow, achieving your career aspirations. Site investment and expansion continues.Key Responsibilities – Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer - Rotating shifts Your new challenge will be providing effective and efficient planned, preventative and breakdown maintenance to minimise losses to productionEnsure the continuous running of the production process by eliminating downtime through a safe and logical approach to fault finding and maintenance of equipmentPlanned and reactive maintenance to keep downtime to a minimumYou'll work with conveyor systems, PLC systems, motors and controlsLeading electrical and instrumentation, repair, and working with a CMMSDiagnosis, resolution, and elimination of root causesImplementation of minor equipment modifications in support of increased performanceCompletion of all scheduled, planned corrective, reactive and improvement maintenance as allocatedContribute to the planning and implementation of allocated annual equipment overhauls Qualifications & Requirements – Electrical Maintenance Engineer - Rotating shifts Apprentice trained or NVQ level 3 in an electrical engineering discipline in maintenance engineeringManufacturing Industry experience, heavy, medium or FMCG environments consideredRoutine Preventative Maintenance so an understanding of a PPM scheduleFinding and fixing faults quickly and effectivelyBasic welding and fabrication skills advantageousA proactive approach to fault finding, a commitment to continuous improvement and personal development What we can offer – Electrical Maintenance Engineer - Rotating shifts Work at an award-winning siteAutomated facilityOpportunity for overtimeCompetitive pensionHealth cash planReward and Recognition schemesEmployee Discount and retailer 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 multi-skilled engineer, electrical engineer, engineer, electrical technician manufacturing engineer, maintenance engineer, electrician,  Fitter, electrical fitter, maintenance engineer, shift engineer, Technician,  or maintenance engineer may be suitable for this position.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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Multi-Skilled Engineer
Automation
Derbyshire, England
£52k - 53k per year + Package, OTE £55K+
Permanent
Job Title: MultiSkilled Engineer - MaintenanceFactory expansion - new headcountSalary Package: £52,500 + Package rising after 6 months Job Type: PermanentElectrical or mechanical bias must be dual skilledLocation: DerbyshireRecruitment drive due to site automation, expansion and £MM CAPEX InvestmentWorking pattern: Monday to Friday 8 hour shift rotation plus weekend overtime voluntary Contract Type: Permanent You will be joining a Global manufacturing leader, so career development, progression, challenge,e reward and development are all ahead of you.The manufacturing factory site you will be joining is world-class, a team of dedicated  engineers and you will be maintaining assets that produce instantly recognisable products  Key Responsibilities – Multi-Skilled Engineer - Maintenance To service, adjus,t and repair machinery and equipment using the necessary tools in a safe  mannerTo examine machinery and equipment and report on condition, performance, and plan of action for improvementsCarry ouplanneded and preventive maintenance according to agreed schedulesShare good ideas to form mini projects to improve the plant performance, including machinery modificationsFollow and geenrate PPM's Qualifications & Requirements - Multi-Skilled Engineer - Maintenance Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Electrical or Mechanical engineering or maintenance or similar manufacturingHND or HNC diploma in Electrical or Mechanical engineeringOr the equivalent of any of the above in electrical or mechanical fields preferably with a manufacturing backgroundFMCG, Pharmaceutical, Food and Beverage chemicals are most welcome including manufacturing, Fill and Pack ideally What we can offer to a Multi-Skilled Engineer - Maintenance  Full training programme with salary increase after 6 months £1kExcellent PensionHealth BenefitsOvertime x1.5 / DoubleFlexible benefitsDeath in service Candidates who are currently a Multi-skilled Engineer, Multi-skilled Maintenance, 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 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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Electrical Maintenance Engineer - Contract
Automation
Halifax, West Yorkshire, England
£40 - 42 per hour
Contract
Job Title: Electrical Shift Maintenance Engineer - Temporary ongoing role Electrical bias ideal! Hourly rate: £40 - 42 per hour Target rate DOE Job Type: Temporary Contract, Inside, NO LTD COMPANY, SORRY Electrical  bias, ideally dual skilled Client: Global Consumer FMCG Manufacturing Company Location: Halifax area  Contract Type: Temporary Contract 3-6 months  You will be joining a Global manufacturing FMCG leader with a huge number of sites across the Globe. The manufacturing factory site you will be joining is world-class 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 - Contract To service adjust and repair machinery and equipment using the necessary tools in a safe manner, maintaining process and packaging equipment 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 - Contract Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Electrical or Mechanical engineering or maintenance or similar manufacturingFMCG , Food and Drink, Packaging or related background 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 backgroundPLC expereince preferred What we can offer to - Electrical Shift Maintenance Engineer - Contract Techncial environmentLarge automated sitevariety of machineryFlexible shift pattern every other weekend off Candidates who are currently an Electrical Engineer, Multi-skilled Engineer, Multi-skilled Maintenance, Shift engineer, Contract 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 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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Contract Multi-Skilled Engineer
Automation
Halifax, West Yorkshire, England
£36 - 40 per hour
Contract
Job Title: Contract Multi-Skilled EngineerLocation: Halifax areaPay Range: £36-£40 per hour, Inside Scope, NOT LTD COMPANY Contract Type: Contract (Seasonal peak) 3-month minimum ongoing contractHours: 12 Hour rotating pattern every other weekend off Client: FMCG manufacturing Our client is a renowned and admired FMCG business, enjoying UK dominance and market-leading status in their category sector. An opportunity has arisen for a temporary contract Multi-Skilled Engineer, electrical or mechanical bias, to hit the ground running on shift to help with site maintenance, with a minimum contract of three months, which could be ongoing.Key Responsibilities – Contract Multi-Skilled Engineer Responsible for a combination of planned and reactive maintenance and technical challenges to ensure maximum line efficiencyPerform fault-finding and diagnosis on a range of PLC-controlled warehouse equipmentAttend to breakdowns onsite, ensuring a rapid response to plant equipment and machinery breakdownsCarry out planned preventative maintenance on a range of Manufacturing and Automation machinery, including pneumatics, hydraulics, conveyors, packing lines  and robotsDeliver on plant uptime and maintenance KPI’s through planned, preventative and predictive maintenance.Ensure the efficient running of a continuous process, making, moving and packing high quality products, packaged and prepared for deliveryContinually improving the performance of equipment and systems to support the development of the siteAgree on preventative maintenance plans Qualifications & Requirements – Contract Multi-Skilled Engineer Apprentice trained or NVQ level 3 in an engineering discipline mechanical or electrical, in maintenance engineeringProduction line experience on high-speed packaging equipment in FMCGPLC, Network knowledge preferredA proactive approach to fault finding, a commitment to continuous improvement and personal developmentComputer literateTeam Player What we can offer – Contract Multi-Skilled Engineer Work at an award-winning siteFlexible shift patternAutomated facilityOpportunity for overtime and additional hours Subsidised Canteen 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 multi-skilled engineer, mechanical engineer, contract engineer, packaging engineer, electrical biased engineer, electrical maintenance engineer, shift engineer or maintenance engineer may be suitable for this position.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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Contract Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
Automation
Wetherby, West Yorkshire, England
£35 - 38 per hour
Contract
Job Title: Contract Mechanical Maintenance EngineerLocation: North Yorkshire  Rate: £35–38 per hourInside Scope, no Limited Co. engagement)Job Type: Contract,  2 months ongoing initially, potential to extendDay Shifts: Primarily Monday to Friday – 8-hour  shifts – NO NIGHTSClient: FMCG Manufacturing and Packaging The Opportunity Contract Mechanical Maintenance Engineer We’re recruiting for an experienced Contract Mechanical Bias Maintenance Engineer to provide hands-on mechanical maintenance support within a busy, automated production and packaging environment.This is a great opportunity to join a market-leading manufacturing business with a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and reliability.This client needs…✔ Strong multi-skilled mechanical & electrical fault diagnosis✔ Experience with conveyors, motors, drives, sensors & PLCs✔ Ability to cope with wet/dusty, contamination-prone environments✔ Preventative maintenance planning to avoid damaging food safety interruptions✔ Quick turnaround repairs during high-volume peaksYou’ll play a key role in maintenance and fitting tasks, supporting production line maintenance and improvement projects while ensuring equipment uptime and performance.Key Responsibilities: Contract Mechanical Maintenance Engineer Carry out maintenance of mechanical fittings to support production and maintenance activities.Perform planned and reactive maintenance across production machinery, including conveyors, motors, and drives.Support the plant and automated systems, including pneumatics, hydraulics, and handling equipment.Attend to breakdowns promptly, delivering fast, safe, and effective mechanical repairsAssist in modification and improvement projects on process lines and production equipment.Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring reliability and performance targets are achieved.Maintain safe working practices and uphold engineering standards across all tasks. Qualifications & Requirements - Contract Mechanical Maintenance Engineer Time-served apprentice or NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.Previous experience in a production or manufacturing environment – ideally with conveyors, motors, drives, etcAbility to read engineering drawings and work independently on maintenance or modification projects.A proactive, problem-solving approach and commitment to continuous improvement.Computer-literate with a good understanding of maintenance reporting systems. What’s on Offer - Contract Mechanical Maintenance Engineer Competitive £35–38 per hour rate (Inside IR35)Monday–Friday, primarily 8-hour rotating shiftsOpportunity to work at a well-invested, award-winning siteFree onsite parking and modern facilitiesChance to contribute to high-profile production projects For more information, contact Mike Butler at Techsearch on 0113 212 3519 or email [email protected] with backgrounds as a Contract Mechanical Fitter, Multi-Skilled maintenance engineer, Mechanical maintenance engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Contract Engineer, Food Packaging EngineerOmega 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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Finance Manager - Transformation
Commercial
West Yorkshire, England
£55k - 60k per year + Awesome Pension
Permanent
Senior Finance LeadersWest Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom (Hybrid) Job Title: Finanace Manager - TransformationJob Type: Permanent, Hybrid. 2.5 days average onsiteJob Focus: Systems, Transformation & Cultural Change supporting functionsReporting to: The Chief Financial OfficerLocation: West Yorkshire, commutable from Leeds, Barnsley, Sheffield, Bradford, etcThe client: Local Authority Council / Public SectorJob Reward: Up to £60k Target plus exceptional Pension and package This is not a traditional "steady state" finance role! This role is Transformation with accountability, It's a senior, strategic finance leadership role. Governance & stewardship are vital; you will be hired to have a long-term impact and leave a lasting legacy to deliver public value.A forward-thinking Local Authority, undergoing a significant change, investment and transformation programme, is seeking a CCAB-qualified senior finance professional to play a pivotal role in reshaping how finance supports organisational strategy, service transformation and cultural evolution. You are also an experienced leader of people.This new role is about modernising systems, strengthening financial governance, raising capability across the organisation, and embedding a high-performance finance culture within a complex, politically sensitive environment.Role & Requirements - Finance Manager - Transformation Lead the transformation of financial management arrangementsBudget setting, multi-million, oversee year-end processes, statutory accountingIt's a broad role covering operations delivery, people management, and strategy and oversightModernise and optimise budget setting, monitoring and medium-term financial planningDrive improvements in financial systems, controls and reporting frameworksStrengthen financial acumen across directoratesAct as a visible, credible finance leader to Members, Corporate Directors and Service LeadersLead and develop a multi-disciplinary team of senior finance professionals Key Focus Areas: Finance Manager - Transformation Financial systems development & optimisationEmbedding best practice governance & control frameworksSupporting major service transformation initiativesLeading financial modelling, business cases & option appraisalsRaising performance standards and financial competenciesDriving cultural change within finance and across servicesDeveloping and mentoring Principal Accountants and future leaders, directly managing 4 - 8 financial accountants with a larger indirect reporting team Qualifications & Skills -Finance Manager - Transformation CCAB qualified with significant post-qualification experienceYou will be able to be in the detail but also be able to make decisions and implement strategy through your team of direct reportsStrategic finance leadership within a large, complex organisation, with public sector local authority experience strongly preferredDeep understanding of local government finance & statutory frameworksProven track record of leading high-performing finance teamsExperience delivering systems improvements and organisational changeStrong political awareness and stakeholder management capabilityConfident communicator able to challenge and influence at a senior levelAble to operate confidently in a politically led environment Why Consider This Role - Finance Manager - Transformation Genuine opportunity to influence financial transformationShape the future capability and culture of a finance functionVisible leadership role with Members and Corporate Leadership TeamLong-term strategic impact within a values-driven public sector organisationExcellent pension and public sector local authority benefits This appointment will suit an ambitious finance leader who wants to leave a legacy - not simply manage a budget.If you are ready to lead systems improvement, cultural evolution and financial excellence at scale, we would welcome a confidential conversation.Message directly for further details on [email protected] or call me on 01132123519 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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Production Team Manager
FMCG
Shropshire, England
£43k - 48k per year + £5k Bonus
Permanent
Job Title: Production Team ManagerLocation: Telford area, Shropshire area - commutable from Stoke, Stafford, Wrexham, Crewe, Shrewsbury, etcPay Range: £43k - £48k, target range on Target £5k Bonus, excellent pension, and packageContract Type: PermanentClient: FMCG Process ManufacturingDepartment: Manufacturing Operations  Do you want to join a high-performing manufacturing site committed to innovation, operational excellence and producing world-class consumer products? An opportunity for an experienced and motivated Shift Manufacturing Team Manager, working shifts, reporting to the Site Production Manager.You are a successful Shift Production Manufacturing Leader, working in manufacturing, leading teams, performance targets, driving safety, quality, service, cost, and people targets. To remain at the forefront of a highly competitive marketplace, a permanent opportunity has arisen for a proven production manufacturing professional to manage a production/manufacturing area.On shift, leading a team of up to 20 process and manufacturing technicians.Key Responsibilities - Production / Manufacturing Team Manager - Shifts The Manufacturing / Production Team Manager will oversee operations across the department, starting with safety, then optimise quality, line efficiency and deliveryLead performance proactively, including Performance Improvement Plans for your teamCoordinating and driving development projects which will lead towards performance improvements, cost reduction, and greater competitiveness and team engagementLead shift operations with safety as the absolute priorityDrive performance across quality, output, and efficiencyLead and develop Shift Coordinators and frontline teamsOwn performance management and continuous improvementDeliver improvement projects focused on cost, capability, and competitivenessEnsure smooth flow from raw materials to finished productChampion GMP standards and best practice manufacturing Qualifications & Requirements -Manufacturing Production Team Manager - Shifts Ideally, with a considerable understanding of all areas of factory operations. Process, manufacturing, and packaging backgrounds consideredYou will also possess FMCG, regulated GMP, Process or fast-paced manufacturing industry experience, with factory knowledge and understanding of the key drivers within manufacturingHave a proven record in driving improvementsAs well as a growth mindset, you will be ambitious, able to lead people and can drive objectives, goals, strategies, and measures, through people, your biggest asset!Knowledge of lean tools would be awesome! Manufacturing improvements ideal!You'll play a key part in achieving manufacturing process and production goals through hands-on visible leadership, with safety at the coreYou will help sustain an already outstanding manufacturing process performance, always evolving to innovate and improve service levels through safe GMP practices What we can offer - Manufacturing Production Team Manager - Shifts Continuous development programme10% Bonus x multiplierCompetitive salary and benefits package, pension matchedAn opportunity to work with a family of employeesExposure to world-class processes and manufacturing machineryCareer progression and development opportunitiesExcellent pension and life assuranceHealthcare/Well-being benefitsLong Service AwardsEnhanced Family/maternity/parental leave Interested?Contact Mike Butler on 0113 2123519or email [email protected] who are a Production Shift Leader, Shift Manager, Manufacturing Team Lead, Shift Team Manager, FLM, Manufacturing Shift Leader, production supervisor, production team leader, or Production Area Manager, Process Manager, may be suitable for this position.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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Mechanical Engineer
Automation
Reading, Berkshire, England
£33 - 34 per hour + LD CO
Contract
Job Title: Mechanical EngineerLocation: Bury area Pay Range: £33 - 34 per hour, outside scope, Ltd company welcome, Outside IR35Contract Type: 3 - 6 month preferred Contract ongoingRotating shift work Monday to riday Our client is a renowned and admired manufacturing business, enjoying UK dominance and market leading status in their category sector. An opportunity has arisen for a Contract Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to hit the ground running on shift to cover peakKey Responsibilities – Mechanical Engineer Responsible for a combination of planned and reactive maintenance and technical challenges to ensure maximum line efficiencyPerform fault-finding and diagnosis Attend to breakdowns onsite ensuring a rapid response on plant equipment and machinery breakdownsCarry out planned preventative maintenance on a range of Automation machinery including pneumatics, hydraulics, conveyors and robotsDeliver on plant uptime and maintenance KPI’s through planned, preventative and predictive maintenanceEnsure the efficient running of a continuous process, moving and packing high quality productsContinually improving performance of equipment and systems to support the development of the siteAgree preventative  maintenance plans Qualifications & Requirements – Mechanical Engineer Apprentice trained or NVQ level 3 in a mechancial discipline mechanical in maintenance engineeringProduction line experience motors, drives, conveyors, also heavy plant A proactive approach to fault finding, a commitment to continuous improvement and personal developmentComputer literate What we can offer – Mechanical Engineer Work at an award-winning company and established siteMonday to friday 8 hour shifts Automated facilityFree 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] Candidates who are currently a multi-skilled engineer, mechanical engineer, CONTRACT ENGINEER, mechanical  biased engineer, maintenance engineer, shift engineer, plant engineer  or maintenance engineer may be suitable for this position.Omega are an employment agency and have been connecting business with technical talent for nearly 30 years.We specialise in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Technical, Life Sciences, Supply Chain and Manufacturing sectors.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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Contract Dayshift Electrical Engineer
Automation
Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, England
£35 - 40 per hour
Contract
Job Title: Days ContractElectrical EngineerLocation: North Yorkshire a1 accessPay Range: £35 - £40 per hour open to experience and expectationsContract Type: Contract 3 month ongoingWorking Patterns: day ShiftsInside Scope, no LTD CoWe are recruiting for a fast-paced multi-site manufacturer Attracting an Electrical bias / Mechanical bias competent multi-skilled day shift engineerWe are looking for talented and qualified individual who is a great problem solver with continuous improvement ideas that will thrive in a proactive electrical bias front-line maintenance role.Key Responsibilities – Days Contract Electrical Engineer•  To service adjust and repair process and production 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 schedulesThere is a potential of overtime and again flexibility will be required to support this when neededQualifications & Requirements – Days  Contract Electrical  Maintenance Engineer  •Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Electrical or mechancial  engineering or similar manufacturing•Or equivalent of any of the above in electrical or mechanical fields preferably with a manufacturing background A competent electrical engineering professional with technical experience. Must be able to solve problems, PLC / automation experience ideally produce safe systems of workShould be capable of contributing to the development, manufacture, commissioning, decommissioning, operation or maintenance of products, equipment, process or serviceThis is an all-round hands-on maintenance electrical role ias well as conveyors and processing Machine Tool maintenance background preferredExtensive planned maintenance tasks and organisation of the engineering plant is also essential. For more information on this role, please contact Mike Butler on [email protected] who are currently Contract Electrical Engineer, Contract Electrical Shift Engineer, Contract Multi Skilled Shift Engineer, Electrical Maintenance, Maintenance Engineer, Multi Skilled Engineer, machine tool maintenance , Electrical Maintenance Engineer, Shift Engineer, Processes Engineer, Fitter, Plant Engineer, Electrician and Electrical Engineer and any equivalent background will be suitable for the role.Techsearch is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.Techsearch are an employment agency and have been connecting business with a technical talent for nearly 30 years. We specialise in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Technical, Life Sciences, Supply Chain and Manufacturing sectors.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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Contract Electrical Maintenance Engineer
Automation
Greater Manchester, England
£36 - 40 per hour
Contract
Job Title: Contract Electrical shift Maintenance CoverJob Location: Trafford Park, ad hoc shift cover Pay Range: £36 - 40 p/h , inside scope, NO LTD COMPANY ENGAGEMENT Contract Type: adhoc seasonal shift cover We are recruiting for a fast-paced multi-site manufacturer in FMCG manufacturing and packagingAttracting an Electrical bias / competent shift engineerWe are looking for talented and qualified individual who is a great problem solver with continuous improvement ideas that will thrive in a proactive electrical bias front-line maintenance role.Key Responsibilities – Contract Electrical Maintenance shift cover, adhoc shifts, NIGHTS PRIMARILY •  To service adjust and repair process and production 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• Work as part of a team to keep this site running to World Class StandardsQualifications & Requirements – Contract Electrical Maintenance Engineer  •Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Electrical engineering or similar manufacturing•Or equivalent of any of the above in electrical or mechanical fields preferably with a manufacturing background A competent electrical engineering professional with technical experience. Must be able to solve problems, PLC / automation experience ideally produce safe systems of workShould be capable of contributing to the development, manufacture, commissioning, decommissioning, operation or maintenance of products, equipment, process or serviceThis is an all-round hands-on maintenance electrical role as well as conveyors and processing end of line packingExtensive planned maintenance tasks and organisation of the engineering plant is also essential. For more information on this role, please contact Mike Butler on [email protected] or 01132123519Candidates who are currently Contract Electrical Engineer, Contract Electrical Shift Engineer, Nights Multi Skilled Shift Engineer, Electrical Maintenance, Maintenance Engineer, Multi Skilled Engineer, Electrical Maintenance Engineer, Shift Engineer, Processes Engineer, Fitter, Plant Engineer, Electrician and Electrical Engineer and any equivalent background will be suitable for the role.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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Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer
Automation
Reading, Berkshire, England
£35 - 38 per hour
Contract
Job Title: Multi-skilled Maintenance EngineerLocation: Reading area - good road accessPay Range: £38 per hour Limited Company, outside scope, PAYE options considered, Rotating Shifts LTD COMPANY ENGAGEMENTContract Type: Contract (Seasonal peak) potential 6 month minimum ongoing contract Rotating shift work Our client is a renowned and admired manufacturing business, enjoying UK dominance and market leading status in their category sector. An opportunity has arisen for a Contract Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to hit the ground running on shift to cover peakKey Responsibilities –Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer Responsible for a combination of planned and reactive maintenance and technical challenges to ensure maximum line efficiencyPerform fault-finding and diagnosis Attend to breakdowns onsite ensuring a rapid response on plant equipment and machinery breakdownsCarry out planned preventative maintenance on a range of Automation machinery including pneumatics, hydraulics, conveyors and robotsDeliver on plant uptime and maintenance KPI’s through planned, preventative and predictive maintenanceEnsure the efficient running of a continuous process, moving and packing high quality productsContinually improving performance of equipment and systems to support the development of the siteAgree preventative  maintenance plans Qualifications & Requirements – Multi-skilled Mainteance Engineer Apprentice trained or NVQ level 3 in a mechancial discipline mechanical  in maintenance engineeringProduction line experience motors, drives, conveyors, packaging machinery and process equipment A proactive approach to fault finding, a commitment to continuous improvement and personal developmentComputer literate What we can offer – Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer Work at an award-winning company and established siteRotating shifts Automated facilityFree 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] Candidates who are currently a multi-skilled engineer, electrical engineer, multi-skilled engineer, mechanical engineer, CONTRACT ENGINEER, packaging engineer, mechanical  biased engineer, maintenance engineer, shift engineer, plant engineer  or maintenance engineer may be suitable for this position.We specialise in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Technical, Life Sciences, Supply Chain and Manufacturing sectors.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.