Operational Excellence Engineer

108580
Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England
£40k - 50k per year + Bonus + Car
Permanent
Advanced Manufacturing

Operational Excellence Engineer

Gloucester

£40,000 - £50,000 + Bonus + Company Car

About the Company

Our client is a well-established and growing engineering and manufacturing organisation dedicated to operational excellence, continuous improvement and innovation. With ambitious growth plans and ongoing investment across its operations, the business is focused on creating a more efficient, scalable and resilient manufacturing network. This role offers the opportunity to be at the heart of that transformation.

The Role

As an Operational Excellence Engineer, you will lead strategic improvement initiatives, site relocation projects and operational transformation programmes across multiple locations.

Working closely with senior leadership and site management teams, you will identify opportunities to improve efficiency, productivity and operational performance through the application of Lean manufacturing principles, effective project management and best practice facility design.

This is a highly visible position offering the chance to make a significant impact on the future operational success of the business.

Responsibilities - Operational Excellence Engineer

  • Lead strategic site relocation, consolidation and operational improvement projects.
  • Deliver projects safely, on time and within budget, ensuring minimal disruption to operations and customer service.
  • Analyse and optimise manufacturing, warehouse and operational layouts to improve workflow, material flow and space utilisation.
  • Apply Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies to drive measurable performance improvements.
  • Establish and maintain effective project governance, including planning, budgeting, risk management and reporting.
  • Work collaboratively with operational leaders, contractors, suppliers and external stakeholders.
  • Support the implementation of operational change and drive engagement with new processes and ways of working.
  • Develop and embed best-practice project delivery and continuous improvement frameworks across the business.
  • Ensure compliance with all health and safety, regulatory and company standards.
  • Identify opportunities to improve productivity, efficiency and long-term operational capability.
  • Stay informed on industry trends, technologies and best practices to support innovation and business growth.

Qualifications / Education - Operational Excellence Engineer

Essential

  • Proven experience delivering operational improvement, manufacturing transformation or site relocation projects.
  • Strong background within a manufacturing, engineering or industrial environment.
  • Experience applying Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
  • Excellent project management, planning and organisational skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Ability to influence, engage and build relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.
  • Self-motivated with a proactive and results-driven approach.

Desirable

  • Degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management or a related discipline.
  • Lean Six Sigma, Kaizen or Continuous Improvement qualification.
  • Project Management certification such as PRINCE2, APM or PMP.
  • Experience of facility layout design, manufacturing optimisation and operational transformation programmes.

Benefits - Operational Excellence Engineer

  • Competitive salary of £40,000 - £50,000
  • Performance-related bonus
  • Company car
  • 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
  • Company laptop and mobile phone provided
  • Company pension scheme (5% employee contribution, 3% employer contribution)
  • Life Assurance Scheme (3x annual salary death-in-service benefit)
  • Opportunity to lead high-impact strategic projects across multiple sites
  • Professional development and training opportunities
  • Exposure to senior leadership and business-critical decision-making
  • Long-term career progression within a growing organisation
  • Supportive and collaborative working environment

For more information on this role, please contact Andy Haddon on 01453 796617, or send a copy of your CV to [email protected]

For details of other opportunities available within your chosen field, please visit 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.

If you have experience or are current any of the below this maybe the role for you: Production Engineer, CI Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, process Engineer, Continuous Improvement Engineer or Projects Engineer

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.

Apply Now

Latest Jobs

Posted

Facilities Maintenance Technician
Facilities Management
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England
£41k per year
Permanent

Facilities Maintenance Technician

Nottingham

£41,506.36 (salary including on call standby 1:4)

Permanent

My client is on the lookout for an experienced Mobile Maintenance Technician ? to join the team. You will have the opportunity to work on one of their leading supermarket contracts.

The role will involve carry out planned and reactive maintenance and repairs to a range of electrical, mechanical and building assets in retail stores in an efficient and cost-effective manner, whilst complying with the specified Company Health and Safety procedures.

This is likely to include bakery and catering equipment, mechanical and electrical systems and assets, lighting systems, building fabric, water services and other static and portable electrical equipment. General maintenance and first look is required for all HVAC/Fire and Security and electrical and general issues.

Key Responsibilities - Mobile Maintenance Technician

To complete all necessary PPM's and ensure all PPM remedial tasks are accurately logged and actioned, ensuring legal complianceTo supervise the Maintenance Assistant (MA), provide regular coaching and support them to perform their role in line with company processes.To prioritise maintenance and repair work to achieve agreed timescales and contract SLA's

Qualifications & Experience - Mobile Maintenance Technician

C&G 2382 (18th edition)Level 3 core Electrical qualification, examples of which are: C&G2330, C&G 2365 (with relevant experience), C&G2365

On Offer - Mobile Maintenance Technician

£ 41,506.36 (salary including on call standby 1:4)42.5 hour weekTravel time paid after half hour each wayOT paid at 1.5x Mon - Fri / 2x Sat-SunCompany pension scheme (matched up to 5%)Private healthcare (BUPA)Various employee discount schemes

For more information on this role, please contact Kieren Provis on 01453 829776 or send a copy of your CV to [email protected]

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.

For details of other opportunities available within your chosen field please visit our website www.omegaresource.co.uk

 

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.

Posted

Sales Manager
Advanced Manufacturing
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England
£55k - 65k per year
Permanent

Regional Sales Manager

Northeast (Northumberland, Tyne & Wear, County Durham, North Yorkshire, West Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, East Riding of Yorkshire, Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire)

£55K - £65K (DOE)

Permanent

My client is a global leader within the automation and packing industry who offer end to end manufacturing solutions to their clients

They are now on the lookout for an experienced Regional Sales Manager to join their team and work across the Northeast Region.

Key Responsibilities – Regional Sales Manager

Develop Sales within defined Territory.Be accountable for Sales and GM Budget within defined Territory.Promote and sell complete company product range of capital equipment.Manage own territory in terms of customer meetings, appointments, contact, sales and budgets.Represent company at all levels within existing customer base.Maintain CRM system and report activity to Director of Regional Sales as required.Achieve maximum possible sales within defined Territory and increase profitable sales in line with company business plans.Generate new business within new and existing customers for both company “core” and 3rd Party Products.To deliver on companies’ sales growth targets, maintaining and growing market share / install base.Maintain activity levels and momentum with opportunities through minimum in person call rate targets.

Qualifications & Experience – Regional Sales Manager

A background in selling complex/bespoke solutions.Previous experience as a field-based territory sales representative.Good numeracy and Microsoft Excel skills.Ability to assimilate, analyse communicate complex problems.Confident stand-up presenter.Self-starter with excellent time management and organisational skills.Able to work under pressure to tight deadlines.Willing to travel and stay away from home as required plus occasional European travel.Proactive and tenacious approach to selling: Hunther mentality – while managing existing accounts will constitute the majority of sales, sales within the region will not grow without hunting down new accounts and new business.Passionate / excited by engineering and delivering / presenting solutions to complex problems.Attention to detail.

On Offer – Regional Sales Manager

£55K - £65K (DOE)Company carFuel CardBonus structureBUPA Private health coverDouble matched pension of up to 16% employer contribution (If you pay in 8%, they will pay in 16%, making total contribution 24%)25 days annual leave + bank holidays

For more information on this role, please contact Harry Waller on 01453 829778 or send a copy of your CV to [email protected]

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.

For details of other opportunities available within your chosen field please visit our website www.omegaresource.co.uk

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.

Posted

CNC Setter Operator (Weekend)
Precision Engineering
Derby, Derbyshire, England
£47.2k per year
Permanent

Job Title: CNC Setter Operator- Milling

Industry: Aerospace

Location: Derby

Employment: Permanent

Salary: £47,200 per annum (inclusive of 40% shift)

 

Shift: Weekend (Days)

Pattern: Friday - Sunday / 6am - 6pm

 

The Role - CNC Setter Operator

Join our leading aerospace engineering client's team in Derby and contribute to cutting-edge precision machined component development.

As a CNC Machinist (Milling), you'll play a key role in machining complex components for advanced aircraft systems, working in a collaborative and innovative environment.

Due to Security restrictions, all candidates must currently hold British citizenship.

 

Duties - CNC Setter Operator

Produce accurate, high-quality components with maximum efficiencyCompetently set and operate CNC machinesWork to tight tolerances and check your own work meets the required standardTo work on your own initiative and understand all aspects of the manufacturing processQuality check all finished jobsClean and maintain CNC machine and all associated equipment and machine area.

 

Background - CNC Setter Operator

Engineering apprenticeship OR significant experienceAble to Set and Operate Milling machines.Experience of milling machines - 3 or 5 Axis  Able to interpret engineering drawingsAble to self-inspect work using various inspection techniques

 

Benefits - CNC Setter Operator

25 Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays. (33 total)Life Assurance: 3 x annual salary

 

For more information on this role, please contact Lee Powell on 01453 829530 or send copy of your CV to [email protected]

Professional currently working as CNC Machinist, Miller Machinists, Mill Turn Machinists, CNC Turner, CNC Setter Operator, CNC Programmers or similar may be suitable.

For details of other opportunities available within your chosen field please visit our website www.omegaresource.co.uk

 

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.

Posted

CNC Setter Operator (Nights)
Advanced Manufacturing
Derby, Derbyshire, England
£59,787 per year
Permanent

Job Title: CNC Setter Operator- Milling

Industry: Aerospace

Location: Derby

Employment: Permanent

Salary: £59,787 per annum (inclusive of 33% shift)

 

Shift: Nights

Pattern: Monday - Thursday / 6pm-6am

 

The Role - CNC Setter Operator

Join our leading aerospace engineering client's team in Derby and contribute to cutting-edge precision machined component development.

As a CNC Machinist (Milling), you'll play a key role in machining complex components for advanced aircraft systems, working in a collaborative and innovative environment.

Due to Security restrictions, all candidates must currently hold British citizenship.

 

Duties - CNC Setter Operator

Produce accurate, high-quality components with maximum efficiencyCompetently set and operate CNC machinesWork to tight tolerances and check your own work meets the required standardTo work on your own initiative and understand all aspects of the manufacturing processQuality check all finished jobsClean and maintain CNC machine and all associated equipment and machine area.

 

Background - CNC Setter Operator

Engineering apprenticeship OR significant experienceAble to Set and Operate Milling machines.Experience of milling machines - 3 or 5 Axis  Able to interpret engineering drawingsAble to self-inspect work using various inspection techniques

 

Benefits - CNC Setter Operator

25 Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays. (33 total)Life Assurance: 3 x annual salary4 Day week 

 

Omega

For more information on this role, please contact Lee Powell on 01453 829530 or send copy of your CV to [email protected]

Professional currently working as CNC Machinist, Miller Machinists, Mill Turn Machinists, CNC Turner, CNC Setter Operator, CNC Programmers or similar may be suitable.

For details of other opportunities available within your chosen field please visit our website www.omegaresource.co.uk

 

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.