Just Recruitment is seeking a Design Technician for a manufacturer based in Tiverton, Devon, to join their Research and Development team.

This role may suit you if you are looking for a job in research and development and have gained some experience in an office-based role with some practical engineering experience.

This exciting and interesting development opportunity will focus on:

• Assisting in the development of new products in line with the company's business plans.
• Creating 3D models, assemblies, and drawings.
• Creating project documentation including datasheets, catalogues, and customer CAD models.
• Undertaking testing of components and assemblies as well as collating results.
• Maintaining existing product designs, records and drawings.
• Assisting with the production and optimisation of 3D printed components.
• Assisting with the production of rendered images and animations.

Qualifications/Experience required:

• Good working knowledge of physics and mathematics.
• Practical engineering skills.
• Understanding of the design process.
• Some understanding of Design for Manufacture (DFM).
• SolidWorks, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Windows.

You need to have served a recognised Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship or similar discipline.

Hours of work:

Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm.
35 hours per week.

Just Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent roles.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Just Recruitment is recruiting for a CNC Sliding Head Setter/Operator for a company based in Braintree, Essex.

You will be working on a 37 hour week, rotating early and late shifts.

Early shift: Monday to Thursday, 06.00 to 14.00. Friday, 06.00 to 13.30.
Late shift: Monday to Thursday, 14.00 to 22.00. Friday, 13.30 to 21.00.

You will be responsible for operating multiple CNC Sliding Head machines. Your duties will include:

• Programming and Adjustments: Making minor program edits, performing tool changes, and adjusting machine settings during the prove-out process. This will be done according to the tool list and work instructions.
• Production: Ensuring a valid first-off component is produced before running full production. Loading and operating machines to achieve the required production quantities.
• Quality Control: Conducting in-process inspections by checking components against technical drawings and specifications to ensure they meet the highest standards of accuracy and quality.

Experience required:

• Setting and operating CNC Sliding Head lathes.
• Reading and understanding engineering drawings and tolerances.
• Proficiency in a range of measuring equipment and inspection techniques.

Just Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent roles.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Just Recruitment is recruiting for a Quality Inspector for an engineering company based in Braintree, Essex.

For this role, you will have a sharp eye for detail and a keen interest in all aspects of Quality Assurance to join their Inspection Department.

You will provide quality control support to the production team by troubleshooting using an array of in-depth inspection techniques on a daily basis. The company has a high mix environment, so you will need to be comfortable working with a broad spectrum of parts.

This role is a key part of the quality team, ensuring the company’s reputation for quality is maintained at a high standard. You will support adherence to quality standards (ISO 9001:2015) by approving materials, in-process production and finished parts.
In addition to manual inspection work, you will be responsible for conducting internal audits, calibration activities and involvement in CAPA (Corrective Action Preventative Action).

Responsibilities include:

• Completing a programme of training to be conducted within the Quality Assurance Department.
• Measuring and inspecting turned, ground and assembled components.
• Conducting in-process/final inspection activity and maintaining accurate records.
• Assisting in improving the process capability of machined components.
• Conducting and recording calibration and auditing activities.
• Carrying out such tasks and duties as directed by the Quality Manager.

Qualifications/experience include:

• A recognised Mechanical Engineering apprenticeship or HNC in engineering.
• Previous experience gained in a quality inspection role.
• A practical understanding of dimensional measurements and the ability to interpret technical engineering drawings.
• Able to demonstrate experience of using a variety of equipment in an Engineering/Manufacturing environment.
• Mechanical inspection using a range of inspection tools and equipment e.g., calipers, micrometers, various gauges.
• Good knowledge of GD&T (Geometric, Dimensioning & Tolerancing).
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

Hours of work:
Monday to Thursday: 7.30am to 4.00pm.
Friday: 7.30am to 3.00pm.
39-hours per week.

Just Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent roles.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Just Recruitment is partnering with a growing, industry-leading organisation in Sudbury to recruit a Commercial Administrator.

Joining a small but dynamic team, this unique role involves assisting the Technical Director in maintaining strong relationships with longstanding customers while also developing new client connections.

The company takes pride in delivering exceptional pre- and post-sales service and you will need to be highly organised individual who will thrive in their friendly office environment.

Key duties include:

• Administrative assistance including answering the telephone, responding to emails, filing and scanning.
• Providing pre- and post-sales customer service to clients.
• Procuring equipment, obtaining quotes and locating product specification information as required.
• Financial assistance via Sage, including creating purchase orders, performing goods receipts, assisting the Accounts Department in processing invoices, and providing a weekly departmental finance report.
• Completing supplier and customer paperwork as required, and setting up trade accounts.
• Logging customer enquiries and updating information.
• Preparing datasheets and manuals.
• Assisting with raising quotations for incoming enquiries.
• Managing imports and exports, including the packing and dispatching of customer orders; stock rotation, and booking in and out of stock.
• Keeping an updated departmental calendar.
• Supporting the Policy Team in compiling information to pass accreditations.
• Undertaking health and safety duties and ensuring all relevant certificates are up-to-date and in line with regulations.
• Providing administrative assistance to the wider team, including booking accommodation, completing RAMS for site visits, preparing equipment, overseeing working hours and expenses, and collating post-job documentation when needed.
• Testing and servicing of equipment in-house and arranging off-site calibration where required.

Key requirements for the role:

• Proactive attitude
• Great communication and organisational skills
• Punctual and well presented
• Confident telephone manner

Benefits include:

• Free refreshments
• Free parking
• Paid volunteering day
• Staff discount
• Employee Assistance Programme (including free counselling sessions)
• In-house Mental Health First Aiders
• Annual Christmas gift
• Christmas meal and team days

Just Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent roles.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.