Nick Sollis

Role: Production Manager

Location: Deeside

Job Type: Permanent

Salary: £50,000 - £60,000

Position Summary

The Production Manager is accountable for leading a high-performing Aerospace and Defence manufacturing hydraulics operation, while delivering safe, compliant and efficient Assembly, Test, Development and New Product Introduction (NPI) activities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

In this role, you will utilize your experience or expertise to solve problems, develop and execute objectives for self and others, and effect short-term and some long-term business goals while exceeding daily target for the Assembly and Testing of customer products.

Provide department leadership in the attainment of goals with focus in daily SQCDP tiered reviews, KPI targets & ownership and recovery plans are implemented to ensure customer satisfaction is exceeded.Make data-driven decisions balancing SQCDP to achieve business & customer requirements.Coach, support and provide direction to your direct and indirect team members when required, by developing supervisors and teams through coaching, performance management, succession planning, skills matrices, apprenticeships and employee engagement.Foster a proactive safety culture through visible leadership, behavioural safety, risk assessments, incident investigation and continuous improvement.Ensure compliance with AS9100 and other ISO requirements where applicable (e.g. ISO14001, ISO45001), customer, regulatory and contractual requirements, maintaining product conformity, configuration control and full manufacturing traceability.Direct process and product improvement programs and provide process method excellence throughout the organization.  Drive operational excellence using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, 5S/6S, Standard Work, waste elimination and structured Root Cause Corrective Action (8D/RCCA).Lead your team to achieve goals in asset utilisation, process/manufacturing improvement, inventory controls, achieve quality standards and deliver cost reductions.  Lead production planning, capacity management, labour planning, inventory optimisation and schedule adherence to meet customer demand.Ensure communication of key business and customer issues to employees and ensure you have ‘open door’ policy.Responsible for achieving and exceeding business metrics within your area of responsibility through the ownership of departmental performance including OEE, First Pass Yield, On-Time Delivery, productivity, quality, labour efficiency, inventory and cost performance.Maintain awareness of import/export controls and trade compliance requirements, ensuring manufacturing activities support applicable export control, customs and defence compliance obligations.Support the interface with internal and external organisations and vendors to assure requirements are met on time to the satisfaction.Partner with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Programme Management and Logistics to support NPI, industrialisation and delivery recovery.

Qualifications / Desired Characteristics

Essential:

Minimum five years' manufacturing leadership experience within aerospace, defence or another highly regulated industry.Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with demonstrable skills in teamwork and collaboration including strong oral and written communication skillsStrong problem solving and analytical skills.Working knowledge of AS9100, Lean Manufacturing, Root Cause Analysis and production planning.Work out of your comfort, ask questions and develop yourself (with support).Proven functional experience of the manufacture (Assembly & Test) of hydro-mechanical and electronic products and appropriate manufacturing tools and equipment.Experience with ERP/MRP systems such as Syteline or SAP.

For further details, please contact Nick Sollis – 01453 829767 or email your cv [email protected]

Omega Resource Group are an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Oil & Gas, Construction and Manufacturing sectors.

We are always seeking Engineering Staff, Senior Managers, Skilled and Semi-Skilled Machinists, Mechanical Fitters, Electrical Fitters, Quality Engineers, Materials Science Engineers, Maintenance Engineers, Electronics Engineers, Test Technicians, Technical Authors and Laboratory Technicians to name but a few.

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: Sales Administrator

Location: Evesham

£30,000

ROLE OVERVIEW:

Reporting to the Planning and Project Manager, Sales Planner is primarily responsible for processing customers’ orders and schedules onto the system. This role involves liaising with other departments as well as communicating directly with customers regarding their orders, schedules and demand fluctuations.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Loading and management of customer orders and schedules Confirming manufacturing and dispatch dates internally and communicating delivery dates to customersQuoting lead times for tracks Collaboration with other departments to identify and solve issuesManaging system pricingKeeping customers KPI’s up-to-date and generating reportsUpdating consignment stock lists and calculating re-order levelsKeeping the system up-to-date with correct part numbers and pricesCreating despatch paperwork and invoices 

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

Ability to use SAGE200 / Microsoft Dynamics job relevant modulesExperience with MS OfficeStrong MS Excel skillsA basic understanding of ISO9001:2015 and job relevant processesGood communication skillsAttention to detail

For further details, please contact Nick Sollis – 01453 829767 or email your cv [email protected]

Omega Resource Group are an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Oil & Gas, Construction and Manufacturing sectors.

We are always seeking Engineering Staff, Senior Managers, Skilled and Semi-Skilled Machinists, Mechanical Fitters, Electrical Fitters, Quality Engineers, Materials Science Engineers, Maintenance Engineers, Electronics Engineers, Test Technicians, Technical Authors and Laboratory Technicians to name but a few.

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: Account Manager

Location: Remote (Gloucester Head Office)

Job Type: Permanent

Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 + bonus + company car

About Us

We are looking for an experienced Account Manager to join a growing engineering company delivering innovative solutions across a number of industries including Aerospace, Oil & Gas, Medical and Energy. With a reputation for quality, technical excellence, and customer service, we work closely with our clients to deliver projects and services that add real value to their businesses.

The Role

As an Account Manager, you will be responsible for managing and developing a portfolio of key customer accounts. Acting as the primary point of contact, you will ensure exceptional customer satisfaction, identify new opportunities, and work closely with internal engineering, operations, and sales teams to deliver outstanding service and solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage and develop relationships with existing customer accounts.Act as the main point of contact for customer enquiries, quotations, and project updates.Identify opportunities for upselling and cross-selling engineering products and services.Develop account plans to support customer growth and retention.Work closely with engineering and operational teams to ensure successful delivery of projects.Monitor customer satisfaction and proactively resolve any issues.Prepare and present proposals, quotations, and business reviews.Maintain accurate customer records and sales forecasts within the CRM system.Achieve revenue, margin, and account growth targets.Stay informed on market trends, customer requirements, and competitor activity.

Requirements:

Previous experience in an Account Manager, Key Account Manager, or Business Development role.Experience working within an engineering, manufacturing, technical, or industrial environment.Excellent relationship-building and communication skills.Strong commercial awareness and negotiation abilities.Ability to manage multiple customer accounts effectively.Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM systems. Full UK driving licence.

For further details, please contact Nick Sollis – 01453 829767 or email your cv [email protected]

Omega Resource Group are an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Oil & Gas, Construction and Manufacturing sectors.

We are always seeking Engineering Staff, Senior Managers, Skilled and Semi-Skilled Machinists, Mechanical Fitters, Electrical Fitters, Quality Engineers, Materials Science Engineers, Maintenance Engineers, Electronics Engineers, Test Technicians, Technical Authors and Laboratory Technicians to name but a few.

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: Production Technician

Location: Bristol

£14 - £14.50

Day shift

A great opportunity to join an established, respected engineering business in Bristol. My client is looking for a skilled Production Technician to join their team, to effectively and efficiently carryout customer requests to a high standard.

The successful candidate will ensure sub-assemblies are manufactured and installed correctly to specification and on time.

Key Responsibilities:

Mechanical Assembly using hand toolsSet-up of machinesOperate machines and tools such as drilling machines, manual lathes and manual milling machines.Batch work & one off’sTimely completion of relevant paperwork

Qualifications & Requirements:

Previously experience in a mechanical engineering environment.Previous production experience operating machinery and carrying out assembly tasks

For further details, please contact Nick Sollis – 01453 829767 or email your cv [email protected]

Omega Resource Group are an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Oil & Gas, Construction and Manufacturing sectors.

We are always seeking Engineering Staff, Senior Managers, Skilled and Semi-Skilled Machinists, Mechanical Fitters, Electrical Fitters, Quality Engineers, Materials Science Engineers, Maintenance Engineers, Electronics Engineers, Test Technicians, Technical Authors and Laboratory Technicians to name but a few.

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: Production Technician

Location: Bristol

Day shift

A great opportunity to join an established, respected engineering business in Bristol. My client is looking for a skilled Production Technician to join their team, to effectively and efficiently carryout customer requests to a high standard. The successful candidate will ensure sub-assemblies are manufactured and installed correctly to specification and on time.

Key Responsibilities:

Mechanical Assembly operating hand toolsSet-up & alignment of machines Operate machines and tools such as drilling machines, manual lathes and manual milling machines. Batch work & one off’sTimely completion of relevant paperwork

Qualifications & Requirements:

Previously experience in a mechanical engineering environment.Previous production experience operating machinery and carrying out assembly tasks

For further details, please contact Nick Sollis – 01453 829767 or email your cv [email protected]

Omega Resource Group are an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Oil & Gas, Construction and Manufacturing sectors.

We are always seeking Engineering Staff, Senior Managers, Skilled and Semi-Skilled Machinists, Mechanical Fitters, Electrical Fitters, Quality Engineers, Materials Science Engineers, Maintenance Engineers, Electronics Engineers, Test Technicians, Technical Authors and Laboratory Technicians to name but a few.

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: Quality Professional

Day Shift

Gloucestershire

The Quality Engineer plays a central role in ensuring that all medical devices are designed, manufactured, and released in full compliance with ISO 13485, FDA 21 CFR Part 820, and all applicable regulatory and customer requirements. This role combines analytical problem‑solving, process optimisation, and cross‑functional collaboration to maintain the highest standards of product safety, reliability, and performance.

Key Responsibilities

Quality system ownership — Maintain and improve elements of the Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring alignment with ISO 13485 and FDA QSR requirements.Non‑conformance management — Lead investigations into product and process non‑conformances, using structured problem‑solving tools (5 Whys, Ishikawa, DMAIC).CAPA leadership — Drive Corrective and Preventive Actions from root‑cause analysis through to verification of effectiveness.Process validation — Plan and execute IQ/OQ/PQ activities for manufacturing processes, equipment, and test methods.Risk management — Support product risk assessments in accordance with ISO 14971, ensuring risk controls are implemented and verified.Supplier quality — Evaluate and monitor suppliers, conduct audits, and manage incoming inspection requirements.Change control — Assess and approve engineering changes, ensuring regulatory and quality impacts are fully understood.Internal auditing — Conduct internal audits and support external audits from notified bodies and regulatory authorities.Data analysis — Use statistical tools to monitor process capability, identify trends, and drive continuous improvement.Cross‑functional collaboration — Work closely with R&D, Manufacturing, Regulatory Affairs, and Operations to ensure quality is embedded throughout the product lifecycle.

Required Skills & Experience

Degree in Engineering, Quality, or related discipline.Experience in a medical device, pharmaceutical, or other regulated manufacturing environment.Strong knowledge of ISO 13485, ISO 14971, FDA 21 CFR Part 820, and MDR/IVDR (as applicable).Proficiency with root‑cause analysis, statistical techniques, and validation methodologies.Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence across teams.Competence with QMS software and tools such as Minitab, JMP, or similar.

Desirable Attributes

Auditor certification (e.g., ISO 13485 Lead Auditor).Six Sigma Green Belt or higher.Familiarity with cleanroom manufacturing or sterile device requirements.

 

For further details, please contact Nick Sollis – 01453 829767 or email your cv [email protected]

Omega Resource Group are an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Oil & Gas, Construction and Manufacturing sectors.

We are always seeking Engineering Staff, Senior Managers, Skilled and Semi-Skilled Machinists, Mechanical Fitters, Electrical Fitters, Quality Engineers, Materials Science Engineers, Maintenance Engineers, Electronics Engineers, Test Technicians, Technical Authors and Laboratory Technicians to name but a few.

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.