Paul Furlong

Paul Furlong

Principal Recruitment Consultant
01453829789, 07484076663
Paul Furlong

Specialised in:

CNC Machining, Design Engineer and Metrology roles as well as Senior Account Management

Experience & background:

After 15 years of retail and  account management experience I moved into technical recruitment, I have mentored teams and overseen large projects of work within technical and engineering recruitment sectors. Currently a Principal Consultant and Senior Account Manager.

You might be surprised to learn:

I am engrossed in the renovation of my Cotswold cottage and love walking in the surrounding countryside. I’m also partial to cake.

Jobs posted by Paul Furlong

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CNC Grinder
Aerospace & Defence
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England
£35k - 45k per year
Permanent
CNC Grinder Setter/OperatorNr CheltenhamFull time Permanent DayshiftSalary – Up to £45,000 per annumKey Responsibilities – CNC Grinder Setter/operatorThis role provides the business with the running of one or more CNC machines in their Cell. The CNC Grinder Setter will be responsible for crafting and maintaining precision parts and components, which are crucial in industries such as aerospace and defence.•              Responsible for setting and operating one or more CNC machines in the Cell.•              Responsible for daily machine health check list.•              Responsible for stamping own work.•              Report NCR’s. (Non-Conformance Reports).•              To mentor and support any new staff or apprentices which are working within the Machine Shop.•              To actively work with the Production Team Leader and Production Manager to establish key delivery dates/requirements.•              Communicate workshop issues to the Production Team Leader.Qualifications & Requirements – CNC Grinder Setter Operator GCSE’s or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Engineering qualification preferably craft apprenticeship or equivalent.Basic CNC programming and machine competence.Good written and verbal communication skills.Ability to be able to read and understand engineering drawings. Knowledge of machining Chrome (nice to have)Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in standardised situations.Experience of working in aerospace sectors (AS 9100) What we can offer – CNC Grinder Setter Operator Annual Salary ReviewsCompetitive annual salaryHolidays equivalent to 25 days plus Bank Holidays.Company Pension SchemeDeath in Service Benefit – 3 x basic salaryHealth Cash Plan For more information on this role, please contact Paul Furlong on 01453 829789 or send a copy of your CV to [email protected] who are currently a Manual Grinder, CNC Miller, CNC Turner, CNC Operator or Manufacturing engineer may be suitable for this positionFor details of other opportunities available within your chosen field please visit our website www.omegaresource.co.ukOmega 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 Design Engineer
Automation
Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England
£40k - 55k per year
Permanent
Mechanical Design Engineer Location: Gloucester (with some potential worldwide travel) Type: Full-Time Salary: £40,000 to £55,000 per annum + BenefitsAbout the client This Gloucester-based client is a leader in innovative engineering solutions. They design and deliver cutting-edge machines and tooling that drive efficiency and excellence. Join their dynamic team to contribute to world-class engineering projects and make a global impact.The Role We’re seeking a skilled Mechanical Design Engineer to join my client’s Design team, reporting to the Design Manager. You’ll play a key role in creating high-quality engineering drawings and designs using SolidWorks, ensuring alignment with technical and commercial requirements.Key Responsibilities Design, detail, and develop machinery and tooling using SolidWorks.Create proposal drawings for customers during the quotation process.Ensure all documentation, including schedules, manuals, and spares lists, is accurately updated, referenced, and stored.Drive cost reductions, improved efficiencies, and simpler design solutions for quicker assembly and enhanced reliability.Identify opportunities for process, productivity, and quality improvements, escalating issues to management.Participate in hands-on trials and machine testing.Undertake worldwide travel, including occasional weekend work, to support customers.Build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, customers, and suppliers.Contribute to improvement projects and undertake additional tasks as needed. What We’re Looking For Strong working knowledge of SolidWorks.Ideally HNC or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering.Ability to perform design calculations for mechanical components, drives, and structures.Proficiency in interpreting technical drawings, geometric tolerancing, and specifications.Understanding of manufacturing processes.Excellent organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills, with experience building professional relationships.Commercial awareness and problem-solving skills to analyse situations and provide timely solutions.Ability to work accurately and calmly under pressure, meeting tight deadlines and adapting to sudden changes in demand.Team player with a proactive and positive attitude.Full passport and fully COVID vaccinated for international travel.Applicants must have full rights to work in the UK (no sponsorship available) Why Join Us? Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.Opportunity to work on innovative engineering projects with global impact.Collaborative and supportive team environment.Opportunities for professional development and career growth.Be part of a company committed to excellence and ethical standards.  For more information on this role, please contact Paul Furlong on 01453 829789 or send a copy of your CV to [email protected] who are currently a Design Engineer, product design engineer or Tooling Design Engineer may be suitable for this position For details of other opportunities available within your chosen field please visit our website www.omegaresource.co.uk Omega is 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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Wireperson
Automation
Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England
£30k - 32k per year + excellent benefits package
Permanent
Job Title: WirepersonLocation: Gloucester Pay Range/details: Up to £32k per annum + excellent benefits Contract Type: Permanent Day shiftA great opportunity for a skilled Wireperson/Control Panel Wireperson or electrical specialist to join a rapidly growing business in Gloucester. The successful candidate for the role of Wireperson will work as part of a team in order to correctly wire electrical assemblies on bespoke machinery according to the engineering specifications.Key Responsibilities – Wireperson Read and understand electrical drawingsSecure and fix cables, looms, switches and other electric devices to machine assembliesFabrication and fixing of cable tray, trunking and conduitAssembly of electrical wiring looms to drawingsUse electrical measuring equipment where necessaryDrilling and tapping of components when necessaryUse pillar drills, and hand tools where necessaryAble to complete soldered connections to electrical drawingsComplete electrical panel terminations to electrical drawings Assembly of electrical termination boxes, plugs and other electrical components to drawings Qualifications & Requirements – Wireperson Previous electrical experience in panel wiring and wiring industrial machines, qualifications are desirable but not essential.Proven ability to read and interpret electrical drawingsSkilled problem solver who looks for best solution to ensure highest quality productsSelf-motivated with desire to improve working practicesProven team player What we can offer – Wireperson Excellent working conditionsPrivate Medical InsuranceFree onsite parkingpotential career development Pension  For more information on this role, please contact Paul Furlong on 01453 829789 or send a copy of your CV to [email protected] Resource Group is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.  Omega Resource Group is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Oil & Gas, Construction and Manufacturing sectors.  Candidates who are currently a Wireprson, Control panel Wireperson, Electrical Technician or Loom Builder may be suitable for this positionFor details of other opportunities available within your chosen field please visit our website www.omegaresource.co.uk Omega is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors.

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Mechanical Fitter
Automation
Gloucestershire, England
£29k - 31k per year
Permanent
Mechanical FitterGloucester Full time Permanent Dayshift Key Responsibilities – Mechanical Fitter The role is to ensure assemblies are manufactured correctly to specification and on time.• To fit and assemble machine parts accurately to engineering drawing.• To accurately fit sub assembly parts using engineering drawings.• Use hand tools and power tools to fit and assemble components.• Use pillar drills, deburring tools and grinding wheels safely where necessary.• Use engineering measuring equipment where necessary to ensure components are tospecification.• Drill and tap components when necessary.• Ensure all torque requirements are met and marked as per procedure.• Fit / pipe pneumatic and water circuits using either copper or plastic pipe work.• Strip / prepare machines and tooling for painting and despatch.• Install machines at customer sites as necessary overseas.• Ensure safe systems of work are always adhered to and ensure any issues are reportedimmediately to management.• Ensure all tools and equipment are maintained and stored safely.• Ensure all non-conforming parts or design issues are reported in a timely manner usingNCR/ECR forms.Qualifications & Requirements – Mechanical Fitter • Mechanical Apprenticeship.• Proven ability to read and understand technical engineering drawings and specifications.• Ability to read pneumatics drawings advantageous.• Flexibility to travel abroad to customers if required.• Proven effective communication skills, both written and verbal.• Basic computer literacy.What we can offer – Mechanical Fitter company pension plangroup life assurancegroup income protection,generous annual leaveemployee incentive planprivate medical insurance For more information on this role, please contact Paul Furlong on 01453 829789 or send a copy of your CV to [email protected] who are currently a Mechanical Assembler, Production Fitter, Maintenance Technician or Aircraft Fitter may be suitable for this positionFor details of other opportunities available within your chosen field please visit our website www.omegaresource.co.ukOmega 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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Quality Engineer
Energy & Renewables
Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England
£40k - 45k per year
Permanent
A fantastic role has come up with my Gloucester-based client, a global engineering business, they are looking for a Quality Engineer to join their skilled team. The successful candidate for the Quality Engineer role will Monitor, assess and report on quality of product and processes, ensuring manufacturing processes are performed correctly and in line with required standards and specifications.Key Responsibilities – Quality Engineer Improvement of compliance and quality of products/services.Monitor, test and report on quality of product and processes, ensuring manufacturing processes are performed correctly and identifying non-conformances and improvement opportunities.Review, improvement, design and implementation of standard operating procedures and processes to ensure that products meet required specification and customer expectations.Carry out root cause analysis, problem solving and implement correction and corrective actions.Initiate, recommend and deliver solutions to improvement opportunities.Support deployment of Lean and Six Sigma methodologies within the Business Unit.Drive NCR’s close out in a timely manner with stakeholders across the business.Drive Zero Non-conformance and Right First Time Culture using recognized techniques.Conduct Internal / External Quality & Compliance audits.Improve Customer satisfaction and progressive improvement of Business Unit KPI’s.Provide Quality data / reports in a timely manner.Maintain relevant quality documentation.Raise corrective action requests and manage timely close out with relevant parties Qualifications & Requirements – Quality Engineer Minimum HNC Qualified (Quality or Manufacturing Engineering).Minimum Quality Management Diploma.Trained in Root Cause Analysis techniques.Minimum Trained Internal Auditor.Lead Auditor (beneficial).In depth knowledge of ISO 9001. Experience: Ability to understand and interpret engineering drawingsAbility to understand and interpret customer specificationsAble to identify and resolve problems using a structured and data driven approachTraining/Experience in Lean and/or Six Sigma methodologies is beneficialExperience working with Quality Management Systems (QMS)Application of measurement, analysis or continuous improvement toolsRoot Cause and Corrective Action practitioner using recognized techniquesPC literate - capable user of MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook and MS PowerPoint.Minimum one-year related experience and / or training or equivalent combination of education and experience What we can offer – Quality Engineer Competitive compensation and benefits packageChallenging projects in dynamic collaborative teamProgression opportunities and ongoing trainingA welcoming and positive working environment For more information on this role, please contact Paul Furlong on 01453 829789 or send a copy of your CV to [email protected] who are currently a Quality technician, Quality inspector or Supplier Quality Engineer may be suitable for this positionFor details of other opportunities available within your chosen field please visit our website www.omegaresource.co.ukOmega 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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International Service Engineer
Automation
Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England
£40k - 45k per year + Excellent Benefits
Permanent
Job Title: International Service Engineer   Shift: Day shift  Location: Gloucester Salary £40000 to £45000 per annum + Excellent benefits package A great role with a fast-growing, established manufacturing business based in Gloucester. They are looking for an outstanding engineer to join their international service team.Key Responsibilities – International Service Engineer   The position involves the setting and testing of automation machinery prior to despatch, commissioning in customer’s overseas factories and the training of operator and maintenance personnel in the use of their equipment.Duties – International Service Engineer    Setting and testing of the client’s full range of equipment.Final testing and assembly of machinery in preparation of inspection and despatch.Installation and Commissioning of equipment.Training of customer’s staff at various levels at both the client’s and customer’s overseas premises.Report writing and recommendations following all visits.Liaise with Sales, Production and Design.Extensive Worldwide travel including weekend work & travel where required.To ensure that all relevant machine documentation is always completed accurately.To identify opportunities for process, productivity and quality improvements by highlighting issues to management.To actively participate in improvement projects as required.Develop effective relationships with all internal and external stakeholder, customers and suppliers. Qualifications & Requirements – International Service Engineer   Must have completed a recognised Engineering Apprenticeship. ONC or HNC in Engineering would be advantage.Mechanically based skillset with a proven track record of mechanical assembly and fault diagnosis.Able to use measuring equipment such as Micrometre and Vernier callipers with an attention to detail.Able to read and interpret mechanical assembly drawings.Able to read and interpret pneumatic drawings and circuits. Fault find pneumatic circuits to component level.Basic understanding of electrical control circuits.Basic understanding of PLC Machine controls.Able to write concise informative reports and offer solutions to problems.Self-motivated and enthusiastic and able to communicate at all levels.Must hold a valid passport and be willing to travel internationally and be very flexible in terms of working hours and travel.Comply with the latest vaccinations, inoculations and blood tests for foreign travel. What we can offer – International Service Engineer   25 days annual holiday plus all bank holidays9/10 shift patternPrivate Medical insuranceA supportive, inclusive environmentOngoing training and development Call for action: For more information on this role, please contact Paul Furlong on 01453 829789 or send a copy of your CV to [email protected] who are currently a Maintenance Engineer, Field Service Engineer and Asset Care Engineer could be suitable for this roleFor details of other opportunities available within your chosen field please visit our website www.omegaresource.co.ukOmega 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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CNC machinist
Aerospace & Defence
Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England
£25k - 29.5k per year
Permanent
CNC Machinist – setter/operator (milling, Turning or Grinding)Hours of work: Double Day shiftSalary : Up to £29k per annum + shift allowance An exciting opportunity has arisen with my client. They are a successful Engineering company that are offering a stable and lucrative career in their machine shop. They require a CNC Machinist – setter/operator, to set and operate CNC Turning and Milling centres with Fanuc control system.The CNC Machinist will assist in the manufacturing of parts through the production process, ensuring planned times for setting and manufacturing are met or improved; and high quality parts produced within required performance, cost and delivery targets.We are looking for a CNC Machinist– setter/operator who ideally has the following skills: Ability to work independently or as part of a teamGood attention to detailPrevious experience with as a CNC MachinistPrevious manufacturing experienceGood working knowledge of manufacturing techniques and Engineering drawings is essential.Excellent problem solving skills The benefits of working for this company are: 37 hours per week – Monday to Friday, early finish on FridayAnnual Leave: 25 days + Bank Holidays.Company Pension SchemeEmployee Referral ProgrammeSimply Health Plan and DIS BenefitDays and Day/Afternoon shifts available For further details, please contact Paul Furlong by email on [email protected] – or by phone on 01453 829 789.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, Electricians and Laboratory Technicians to name but a few.  For more details visit our website www.omegaresource.co.ukFor details of other opportunities available within your chosen field please visit our website www.omegaresource.co.uk. Omega is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors.