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Just Temps seeks a Supply Chain Specialist & Material Planner for a prestigious company based in Sudbury, Suffolk.

Working hours and rate of pay:

• Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm.
• Salary is negotiable based on experience.

Main duties to include:

• Managing the supply of materials required to manufacture all instruments, consumables and spares ensuring maximum customer service whilst optimising inventory levels.
• Reviewing safety stock levels.
• Managing supplier portals.
• Reviewing and updating schedule agreements.
• Creating and maintaining purchase orders, inventory schedules, coordinating with internal departments and managing external stakeholder relations.
• Purchase order management – expedites/de-expedites.
• Purchase order acknowledgements, arrears and late deliveries.
• Managing inventory issues and schedule changes.
• Reviewing missing component analysis, raising escalations and coordinating resolution to support production.
• Liaising with customers and suppliers.
• Reviewing and resolving invoice queries.
• Supporting stock at vendor process.
• Actively improve Supply Chain Scorecard metrics.
• Creating and maintaining SAP material master data and purchase information records ensuring the accuracy of information.
• Continuously identify opportunities to improve processes and take responsibility for implementation.
• Supporting Lean/Kaizen events.
• Updating and preparing reports and KPI’s.
• Effectively use manufacturing tools and systems (SQDIP, CAPA/IR’s, SAP, Doc control).
• Actively use problem-solving tools.
• Updating procedures and documents and making amendments when necessary.

Qualifications and skills required:

• A-level educated if applicable, Degree/HNC preferable.
• Experience in 5S/Lean/Kaizen tools.
• Competent in Microsoft Office applications.
• Material Planner - min 3 years in a similar role.
• SCM Specialist - min 7 years in a similar role.

Just Temps acts as an Employment Business for the supply of Temporary Staff.
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.

Just Temps seeks motivated and reliable Assembly Operatives for a company based in Sudbury, Suffolk.

This is a temporary ongoing role.

The pay rate is £14.40 per hour with the chance of increasing through training.  

Hours: Sunday to Thursday, 10.15am to 5.45pm.

Position overview:

This role involves assembling small equipment, requiring manual dexterity, attention to detail, and the ability to stand for extended periods.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assembling small equipment and components.
• Following instructions and ensuring high-quality standards.
• Maintaining a clean and safe working environment.
• Working efficiently to meet production targets.

Role requirements include:

• Ability to stand on your feet for the entire shift.
• Attention to detail
• Comfortable with repetitive tasks.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently or as part of a team.

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 seeks a Foundry Labourer/Operative for a company based in Braintree, Essex.

This is an excellent opportunity to work for an organisation that offers a varied project workload with excellent scope for progression.

The role will require close coordination with various departments including, Goods In/Out and the factory.

The main responsibilities in this role are as follows:

• Loading and unloading delivery vehicles manually (if required).
• Using an industrial hoover to clean areas.
• Labouring – removing metal parts from sand moulds and placing sand in the recycling plant.
• General labouring – sweeping, emptying bins, clearing areas.
• Operating cranes to weigh and move parts.
• Work in a safe and efficient manner.
• Participate in company safety initiatives.
• Work to provide results in a timely manner in accordance with planned dates/times.
• Assist with improvements (Lean 5s) to procedures, equipment, operating methods etc. to increase efficiency.

You will be comfortable using Email, Word and Excel.

Having a Forklift Licence will be advantageous for this role.

Ideally, you will display the following attributes:

• Hard working and self-motivated.
• Ability to use initiative to plan workload when required.
• Strong team player and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in Quality Assurance and process control.
• Used to working in a heavy Industrial Engineering Environment.

Hours of work: 40 hours per week. Monday to Thursday, 6.00am to 4.15pm.

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 seeks a Workshop Operative for a company based in Braintree, Essex. This is a four-day working role.

The position will involve working within a small team to assist in general engineering workshop duties. The role will likely involve varying tasks as required.

The tasks you might have but are not limited to include:

• Drilling/countersinking
• Making drill jigs
• Shot blasting
• Fettling (Grinding) with angle grinders
• Plasma cutting
• Cutting
• Straightening material
• Application of resins to metal
• Using hand tools files etc.
• Reading drawings and QA documents
• Completing QA documents and final inspection
• Packing materials

Training will be required and given. Engineering hands-on experience is needed. Please note that this position involves heavy lifting all day.

Working hours: 40 hour week (x 4 days). Monday to Thursday, 6.00am to 4.15pm

The above hours are set, however, you may be requested from time to time to work additional hours so a flexible approach is preferred.

This role will suit you if you are interested in a career within a manufacturing company. Full job-specific training will be given but you must have the following attributes:

• An organised approach and excellent time-keeping
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• The ability to work well as part of a team
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• The ability to use your own initiative but also know when matters need to be referred to a supervisor
• Able to lift heavy items (up to 29kgs) within a workshop environment

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 seeks 3 Production Operatives for a prestigious family-run company near Woodbridge in Suffolk.

The company has been established for many years and prides itself on the quality of its prestigious products, which are manufactured and packaged on-site and distributed to its clients in the UK and internationally.

The role:

This is a temp-to-perm opportunity role!

You will need to be a dedicated, reliable, and detail-oriented individual who thrives in a team-oriented environment — helping to produce high-quality sauces, ensuring that every step meets the strict standards of excellence.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assist in the production of products, following recipes and specifications to maintain high-quality standards.
• Operate and support a range of production line machinery, including the cooking line, cold filling line, capping machine, sachet line, bucket line, and/or labelling line.
• Set up production line machinery for different recipes and product changes.
• Perform pre-checks and thorough cleaning tasks on production lines to ensure safety and hygiene standards.
• Engage in manual handling tasks such as weighing and loading raw materials into vessels, as well as stacking finished goods onto pallets.
• Conduct regular quality control checks and maintain accurate records.
• Assist with size changeovers and ensure efficient transitions between production runs.
• Adhere to a ‘clean as you go’ approach to maintain a tidy and safe working environment.

Experience and behaviour requirements are as follows:

• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high-quality standards.
• Excellent timekeeping and reliability.
• A positive, proactive, and collaborative team player with a 'can do' attitude.
• Literate and numerate to accurately complete paperwork and record keeping.

Hours and salary:

• Full-time position, 37.5 hours per week, with rotating shifts: 5.45 am to 2.00 pm and 1.45 pm to 10.00 pm.
• Competitive starting hourly rate: £11.94 per hour.

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 working with a growing business based on the outskirts of Ipswich — looking to add a Business Development Manager to their team.

You will be responsible for interacting with customers on a daily basis in view of having an impact on driving the business forward aligned to company targets.

It’s important you are a relationship builder!

Duties include:

• Making outbound calls to prospects
• Booking appointments
• Updating the CRM system
• Building relationships to gain new business
• Making follow-up calls
• Pricing quotes and special prices
• Liaising with the Sales Manager
• Regular reporting to management through time management and call count sheets
• Attending client meetings
• Taking an interest in the customer and their business is crucial, along with understanding the customers’ needs and requirements – this is a must when upselling

Skills required:

• Excellent communication skills
• Well-organised and good understanding of MS Office products
• Ability to work as a team
• A strong drive and passion for achieving targets

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.

Just Recruitment is working with a production business, based on the outskirts of Eye, looking to add a Production Manager (department-specific) to their team.

The primary purpose of this role is to oversee the operations of a production area, ensuring it runs smoothly, safely, and efficiently. The goal is to deliver the production plan while adhering to agreed budgetary and service level targets.

Additionally, the role involves working with the Operations Manager to set and achieve key performance indicators (KPIs) and ensure customer requirements are consistently met.

In order to be considered for this role, you need to have the following experience and requirements:

• Experience in managing a team of employees in a diverse and pressurised environment
• Experience in managing a team to deliver production plans with products with short shelf-life and requiring intensive labour usage
• Proven experience in successfully managing a team including performance management, conduct, adherence to company policies and procedures including disciplinary, grievance and attendance issues
• Ability to clearly communicate and build a strong and effective team
• You will also be self-motivated and highly resilient — ideally have experience in a demanding retail or similar customer base

Working hours are:

6am to 5pm, Monday to Thursday and 6am to 3pm on Friday
Overtime is available if wanted.

This role offers free parking and a competitive package - including various benefits - this is an exciting opportunity to join a growing business.

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