Test Engineer

Just Recruitment is working with a stable engineering business based in Clacton-on-Sea with a bulging order book—looking to add a Toolroom Machinist to its team on a permanent basis.

The purpose of the role, is to work with the wiser business team, operating and setting machines, in order to fulfil and meet business production targets.

Key requirements and duties include:

• Working within company health, safety and environmental policy and practices.
• Machining in preparation for the manufacture, service and repair of tooling as instructed by the department supervisor.
• Working within all company quality procedures to ensure tooling meets customer requirements every time.
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings.
• Ability to problem solve with an analytical approach.
• Assessment of tooling following any unplanned downtime.
• Basic understanding of tool design and associated software packages.

Type of equipment you will be expected to work with includes:

• Mills
• Lathes
• CNC
• Grinders

Working hours are: 8.00am to 4.30pm, Monday to Thursday and 8.00am to 3.30pm on Fridays.

Just Temps acts as an Employment Business for the supply of Temporary Staff.
The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Just Temps is seeking a Punch Operative for a company based in Sudbury, (you must be able to travel to Halstead).

This is a temp-to-perm opportunity role.

Salary: £13 per hour + (depending on experience).

About the role:

You will be proficient in operating CNC punch machines, have a strong understanding of metalworking, and be able to read and interpret technical drawings accurately. This role is crucial for ensuring that high-quality production standards are met.

Key responsibilities include:

• Operate CNC punch press machinery to produce parts according to specifications.
• Read and interpret technical drawings and engineering schematics accurately.
• Select and set up appropriate tools, dies, and punches for each job.
• Ensure all products meet quality standards and specifications.
• Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting of the machines.
• Monitor machine operations to ensure optimal performance and output.
• Perform quality checks on finished products to verify precision and adherence to technical drawings.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment, following all safety guidelines and protocols.

Qualifications and skills required:

• Previous experience working with CNC punch machines or similar machinery.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Knowledge of various metals and materials used in fabrication.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Basic computer skills for operating machine interfaces and software.
• Good problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot machine issues.
• Understanding of health and safety regulations in a manufacturing environment.

Desirable skills:

• Experience in sheet metal fabrication or manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with CAD/CAM software.

What we offer:

• Competitive hourly rate with the potential for a permanent contract.
• Opportunities for career development and training.
• A supportive work environment with a strong focus on safety.

Just Temps acts as an Employment Business for the supply of Temporary Staff.
The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. 
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Just Recruitment is recruiting an Electrical Maintenance Engineer for a company based in Halstead, Essex.

This is a permanent position, working a rotating shift pattern covering AM, PM and Nights.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a committed team, dedicated to excellence and play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of the company’s machinery.

You will manage both scheduled and emergency maintenance tasks, crucial for optimising the performance of the company’s plant. Your skills and knowledge will be vital in boosting operational efficiency and productivity.

Main responsibilities will include:

• You will conduct reactive, planned, and improvement maintenance tasks to ensure that all equipment runs at optimal efficiency and help ensure downtime is minimised.
• Operate within automated packaging processes, ensuring smooth, efficient, and consistent production flow.
• Perform fault reporting and root cause analysis to identify and address the sources of operational issues, preventing future occurrences.
• You will execute predictive maintenance and system diagnostics to foresee potential problems and implement solutions proactively, thus avoiding unplanned operational disruptions.
• Support and adhere to strict standards in critical areas including health and safety, food safety, environmental policies, hygiene, and product quality assurance, ensuring all practices meet or exceed regulatory and company standards.

Role requirements:

• Ideally, you will possess or are actively working towards a qualification in engineering, preferably holding a minimum of a Level 2 certification or equivalent, and a strong electrical background. The company will be very open to you if you are at the beginning of your career. You should be eager and enthusiastic about enhancing your own skills.
• You should thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing setting and have experience in engineering, preferably within an FMCG-related manufacturing environment. Experience with Allen Bradley PLCs would be advantageous. You will also be passionate about contributing to a dynamic team and driven to excel in your professional field.

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

Just Temps is seeking Machine Operators to join a prestigious company based in Clacton-on-Sea.

This is a temp-to-perm opportunity role.

Working hours:

• Following a 4 on 4 off shift pattern, working 2 days and 2 nights then 4 days off.
• Working days for approx. 6 weeks whilst being trained.
• Shifts run from 7am to 7pm / 7pm to 7am — working 2 days / 2 nights.

Main duties to include:

• Running lines and working on compound materials.
• Machine minding.
• Select, check and apply the correct material recipes and equipment set-up conditions.
• Carry out grade changes and periodic equipment cleaning to the required standards in a safe and timely manner.
• In accordance with procedures, make necessary changes to set-up conditions and or recipe to maintain both quality standards and target output rates.
• Periodically undertake full stripping and cleaning of extrusion equipment and other related plant as required.
• Undertake visual inspections and first-line maintenance tasks within the scope of the role.
• Monitor feed stock levels and ensure sufficient material to maintain production.
• Loading and unloading goods, using, Fork Trucks, Grab Trucks, and Pedestrian Operated Lift Trollies etc.

Just Temps acts as an Employment Business for the supply of Temporary Staff.
The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. 
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Just Recruitment is recruiting for a Production Supervisor to join an engineering company based in Braintree, Essex.

For this role, you will be managing and motivating a team of 30+ operatives, ensuring production targets are met, quality standards are upheld, and health and safety regulations are fully adhered to.

Role will involve:

• Overseeing the machine(s) production plan, managing production manning systems through collaborating with internal teams, and monitoring key performance metrics to ensure timely and high-quality output.
• Championing the implementation of the new ERP (Production data), TMS (time & attendance) systems for accurate data entry and payroll approval—a clear understanding of the Management of Change and engaging teams will be a key requirement.
• Identifying and addressing performance-related issues, optimising processes, and managing resources effectively to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
• Championing the rollout and implementation of ongoing 5S and SMED projects.

Key skills required:

• Six Sigma qualification (Green or Yellow belt).
• Experience in supervising large teams.
• Previous experience with SQCDP principles.
• Experience with MRP systems.
• Expert in Microsoft suite of applications inc, Excel, Word, Teams etc.

Working hours:

8.00am to 4.30pm / 9.00am to 5.3pm (can be flexible).

Please note that although the role is a day shift position, the two teams for the role of responsibility operate on a rotating shift pattern, earlies and lates, requiring flexibility to work across various shifts to ensure continuous production coverage. You will be responsible for managing your team effectively during each shift to meet production targets and maintain quality standards.

Just Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent roles.
The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.