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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Health & Safety Engineer 6 month Contract
Aerospace & Defence
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England
£40k - 55k per year
Contract
Fantastic opportunity in Gloucestershire! Our client is at the forefront of engineering development, they require a HSE Professional to join their highly skilled teamHSE Engineer 6 Month Fixed term contractLocation: CheltenhamSalary: £40,000 to £50,000 per annum Duration: 6-month fixed term contract  Key Responsibilities – HSE Engineer To ensure integrity of all HSE aspects of the Company’s Integrated Management System (IMS) in accordance with relevant International Standards, Legal and Other Requirements.To implement and drive HSE continuous improvement programs throughout business units.To promote a positive HSE Culture throughout business units.To provide support on all HSE matters throughout business units.To provide support with HSE accreditations utilizing internal and external audits to measure sustainment and improvements within the business units.To provide support on HSE strategy to ensure the businesses HSE objectives are met.To produce accurate and timely HSE information and reports.To ensure all employees comply with HSE policy & procedure. Responsible for developing and implementing safety programs.Enforce HSE policy and procedures.Provide status updates, trends if / when required efficiently, effectively and in a timely manner.Conduct internal audits / workplace inspections to identify conformity and non-conformance.Raise Non-Conforming records (NCR) where necessary.Drive close out of Non-conformances in a timely manner.Assist with Accident / Investigations, reporting inc. root cause analysis and make recommendations to peers / line manager.Investigate Near Miss, Unsafe Act, etc identify trends, recommend & implement improvements.Conduct Risk Assessments with interested parties.Conduct Risk Assessments reviews / updates with interested parties on a periodic basis.Communicate Risk Assessments to interested parties.Provide toolbox talks / training sessions where required.Use relevant HSE tools inc. Plan Do Check Act, 6S, Root Cause Analysis etc to drive improvementsChampion and guide on our safety management program.Define HSE arrangements / procedures in conjunction with operating staff / line managers where necessary.Ensure that workplace tools and equipment meet industry standard and installed correctly Qualifications & Requirements – HSE Engineer Higher National Certificates/Diplomas or equivalent from college; or six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.ONC / HNC / HND in Manufacturing disciplines.NEBOSH National General Certification in Occupational Health & Safety. – (desirable but not essential)In depth knowledge of ISO 45001 Occupational health and safety management systems.In depth knowledge of ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems.Knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.Understanding / Experience of Health & Safety and Environmental Legislation.Internal Auditor qualification.Proficient / trained in Accident / Incident Investigation.Proficient / trained in root cause analysis.6S qualified (not essential) What we can offer – HSE Engineer Competitive salaryWelcoming and supportive environmentChallenging and interesting work25 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays) – Pro-Rata 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 HSE Engineer, Continuous Improvement engineer or QHSE Professional 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 Inspector
Aerospace & Defence
Bristol, England
£32k - 36k per year
Permanent
Quality InspectorDouble Day shift Salary : Up to £36,000 per annum (including shift allowance) I am looking for an experienced Quality Inspector with an Engineering background.  Are you an experienced Quality professional? Are you looking to progress your career and work in an industrious and thriving aerospace environment?  My client iis looking for an experienced Quality Inspector to join their expanding team on a pernanent basis The successful candidate for the Quality Inspector vacancy will come from an engineering environment and have experience in the following  Verniers & Calipers Manual & Visual  Inspection techniques Excellent attention to detail and paperwork experienceExperience of CMM'sKnowledge if FAIRs ISO9102 FamiliarityA positive "can do" attitude A passion for learning new skills Shift Flexibility  In return the successful candidate for the Quality Inspector position will receive:  - Competitive salary  - Excellent career progression and ongoing training  - Positive and welcoming working environment  For further details, please contact Paul Furlong by email at [email protected] – or by phone on 01453 829 789. Candidates who are currently a Quality technician, visual inspector or CNC machinist 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 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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Panel Wireperson
Automation
Cirencester, Gloucestershire, England
£25k - 30k per year
Permanent
Job Title: Panel WirepersonLocation: Cirencester Pay Range/details: Up to £30k per annum Contract Type: Permanent Day shiftA great opportunity for a skilled Panel Wireperson or electrical specialist to join a rapidly growing business in Gloucestershire. The successful candidate for the role of Panel Wireperson will work as part of a team in order to correctly wire electrical assemblies and switchgear according to the engineering specifications.Key Responsibilities – Panel Wireperson Read and understand electrical drawingsSecure and fix cables, looms, switches and other electric devices to assembliesAssembly 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 drawingsSwitchgear Cabinet assembley  Qualifications & Requirements – Panel Wireperson Previous electrical experience in panel wiring and loom building, qualifications are desirable but not essential.Proven ability to read and interpret electrical drawingsProblem solving attitudeSelf-motivated with desire to improve working practicesProven team player What we can offer –Panel Wireperson Potential overtime Positive working culture Free 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.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 Miller Programmer Setter Operator
Aerospace & Defence
Bristol, England
£30k - 36k per year
Permanent
Job Title: CNC Miller Programmer Setter Operator Shift: Day shift Monday to Thursday 7.30am to 4.30pm Friday 7.30am to 12.30pmLocation: North Bristol A great role with a fast-growing, established precision engineering business based in North Bristol. They are looking for a time-served CNC Miller to program, set and operate CNC Mills using Heidenhain controls.Key Responsibilities – CNC Miller Programmer Setter Operator They will be required to accurately read and interpret technical drawings to correctly machine a variety of materials to customer specific processes and requirements, perform appropriate duties as assigned by management, maintain a safe and clean workspace and follow established safety rules and regulations.Report breakdowns, equipment faults and concerns to ManagementBe actively involved in improvement activities to support the achievement of departmental and company objectivesEnsure all lost time, minor and trivial accidents are reportedUndertake continuous training and developmentSupport the engineering team with quotations if requiredAssist in tooling buy off and trialsAbility to self-inspect own work using precision inspection tools and devicesAssembling, fitting, and repairing tools Qualifications & Requirements – CNC Miller Programmer Setter Operator Good communication and interpersonal skillsEffective problem-solving skillsAbility to work alone or as part of a small teamGood understanding of customer deliverables and the impact of failure/cost of poor qualityPrevious experience within the aerospace tool making industry advantageousEngineering apprenticeship as a tool maker or equivalentMinimum 5 years previous experience working in a tool making/engineering environmentExperience working with an MRP system and following standard operating procedures / work order instructionsThe successful candidates will have the opportunity to become part of our strong team and enjoy the benefits of working in a friendly atmosphere for a long-established family company who care and support their employees and have a track record for training and developing staff. What we can offer – CNC Miller Programmer Setter Operator 25 days annual holiday plus all bank holidaysCompetitive salary based on experienceOvertime paid at 1.3 weekdays and 1.5 weekendsA 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 CNC Machinist, Production Engineer, Toolmaker or CNC Setter 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.