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Engineering Recruitment Consultant - Hybrid c. 40,000 + Uncapped Commission Are you an experienced Engineering Recruiter ready to take your career to the next level? Join a high-performing, people-first global recruitment business where your expertise will be recognised, your ambition supported, and your results well-rewarded. We're looking for a driven 360 Engineering Recruitment Consultant to join our growing team in our newly refurbished offices in Derby, complete with free parking and a vibrant, collaborative atmosphere. This is a hybrid role with three days based in the office and two working remotely, giving you the flexibility to manage your time while staying connected to a team that thrives on energy, positivity and shared success. What You'll Be Doing: Managing the full recruitment lifecycle across your specialist engineering markets - including automation, general manufacturing, logistics, plastics & packaging, chemical, and energy Working with warm leads and building lasting relationships with both clients and candidates Delivering consultative, high-quality recruitment solutions to a range of growing industries Driving business development, while being supported by a strong team and infrastructure that allows you to focus on what you do best What's On Offer: Competitive base salary around 40,000 p.a. plus commission Uncapped commission structure - the more you put in, the more you earn A hybrid working model (3 days in-office, 2 from home) Modern, spacious office environment with free parking Ongoing professional development and genuine career progression opportunities A supportive, inclusive and high-energy team culture Who We're Looking For: Experienced Engineering Recruiters with a track record in placing talent across one or more of the following sectors: automation, manufacturing, logistics, plastics & packaging, chemical, or energy Confident, self-motivated 360 consultants who thrive in a consultative, quality-driven environment Team players who want to contribute to - and benefit from - a growing and ambitious organisation Recruiters who value autonomy, but also enjoy being part of a collaborative, high-performing team If you're ready to work in an environment where your potential has no ceiling and your success is celebrated, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for. Apply today and let's start the conversation.

Category Manager Manchester £49,000 The Situation Ford and Stanley are currently collaborating with a global company specialising in railway systems. The focus of the company is supplying and maintaining trains, providing technical support, commissioning and testing and operating a manufacturing facility. The Category Manager will take ownership of key categories, drive strategic alignment with international teams, and directly impact business performance and reliability. A vital role that offers the chance to implement creative solutions, and the opportunity to influence processes in a business that values innovation and proactive problem-solving. The Category Manager will be fully responsible for a defined range of categories in the UK market, aligning procurement strategies with the central team in Spain, managing supplier relationships, and supporting local projects. The Opportunity Manage assigned categories (e.g., structure, rubber components, rubber-metal, gearbox, electrical repairs, dumpers, couplers, communication and information equipment). Align category strategies with the central procurement team in Spain. Lead supplier relationship management, including quarterly business reviews, service level agreements, and performance monitoring. Participate in supplier audits and ensure compliance. Collaborate closely with demand planning and project teams to ensure timely delivery of parts and services. Maintain up-to-date reporting on category spend and supplier KPIs. Responsibilities: Compress supplier lead times and ensure reliable, timely delivery of parts. Achieve alignment of UK category strategies with the central procurement team in Spain. Ensure accurate and up-to-date reporting on category spend and supplier KPIs. Essential Criteria CIPS certification (Level 5 preferred) or equivalent. Strong negotiation, contract management, and supplier relationship management experience. Excellent analytical, organisational, and communication skills. Ability to influence senior stakeholders and work cross-functionally. Experience in an engineering-related industry is highly desirable. Salary: £49,000 plus wider company benefits About Ford & Stanley Group Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership, and occupational mental fitness. We support our clients in their most challenging business areas - recruiting, developing, and retaining the best talent from shop floor to boardroom. Ford & Stanley TalentWise - Business specialising in blue collar trade & technical services permanent and temporary. Ford & Stanley Recruitment - Business specialising in white collar spanning all company functions with specialist verticals within Digital, Rail Engineering, Civils & Infrastructure, General Manufacturing, Supply Chain & Logistics both permanent and contract. Ford & Stanley Executive Search Business specialising in Executive Search & Executive Interim Solutions in the UK, North America, Middle East, and Europe. Ford & Stanley Genius Performance - Performance is always accelerated when good people are coached, inspired, trained and focused in the right way. Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group Ltd is a Disability Confident employer that is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers. We shall adhere to such a policy at all times and will review on an on-going basis all aspects of recruitment to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination. We will treat everyone equally irrespective sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief or political beliefs and we place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy.

Workshop HGV Technician Vehicle Management Unit - 4 on 4 off Your career path will see you upskilled on new products and put through various courses that will make you miore effifcient in your role. We are looking for a qualified and time served HGV Technician who can demonstrate a thorough understanding of commercial vehicle mechanical dynamics. You can expect to be situated in a positive and vibrant working environment where your efforts will be rewarded. A skills shortage can be trained by way of upskilling. What cannot be trained however is the right attitude and the desire to give your clients a first class service. You will be carrying out inspections to a varied and diverse fleet. You could be working on main dealer heavy goods vehicles (HGV) refuse collection vehicles, road sweepers, hook loaders, light commercials (vans), trailers and tippers- The type of work you can expect to be carrying out includes (but is not limited to) Routine (and preventative) maintenance MOT preparation Scheduled servicing to DVSA standards 6 (or 8) weekly inspections Correction of running defects Chassis and fabrication work Hydraulics and pneumatics Improvement of vehicle standards Electrical and wiring inspections and corrections Ideally you will be fully qualified (City & Guilds), NVQ or equivalent. Additional accreditations such as IRTEC would be desirable, as would a HGV Class 1 or licence. So what are you waiting for. Get in touch for further details and start that next journey on your career. HGV, heavy goods vehicle, commercial vehicle, RCV, refuse collection vehicle, tipper, sweeper, gritter, mechanic, vehicle engineer, vehicle technician, fitter, workshop. VMU

Job Title: NDE Co-ordinator Location: Oldham Salary: Competitive Oldham Engineering Limited is a well-established medium sized engineering business with a long history and exciting plans for business growth. We are looking to strengthen our team and appoint a NDE Co-ordinator based at our manufacturing sites in Oldham and Sheffield. The role of NDE Coordinator primarily involves undertaking non-destructive testing as well as organising, NDE activities, the successful candidate will be expected to inspect, interpret, evaluate and report in accordance with recommended practice, set procedures, national and international specifications and standards. The primary duties and responsibilities are listed as follows: Visual Inspection. Magnetic Inspection. Liquid Penetrant Inspection. Ultrasonic Inspection. Work to relevant procedures and specifications. Responsible for carrying out and recording daily, weekly, monthly validation checks. Responsible for the recording of results, with respect to interpreting, evaluation and providing a verdict on the results. Responsible for recording and reporting discrepancies, where necessary. Work under observation by clients and client appointed inspection personnel. Provide on-the-job training and guidance to Level I personnel as required. Occasional involvement in technical meetings with client's or client representatives to discuss and interpret NDE requirements. Writing non - / project specific practices procedures. Population of weld logs and NDE logs. Other ad-hoc duties as may be required from time to time to assist with the general operation of the facility. Skills Experience and Qualifications Operators shall be qualified as a minimum to the level of PCN/CSWIP Level II.: Magnetic Particle testing MT Liquid Penetrant Testing: PT Visual Inspection VT Ultrasonic Testing: 3.9 Weldments (Castings, Forgings & Wrought Products also desirable but not essential) The candidate must be competent in using a desktop computer and be fluent in the Microsoft Office suite of software to record, validate and issue appropriate inspection documents. Candidate Requirements The candidate must have the ability to work as part of a team, and on their own using their own initiative. Where required the operator will, as part of the team culture, develop the skill sets and flexibility required to provide continuous improvement and customer focus. The candidate must be flexible wherever possible to meet the company and customer requirements. The candidate must be able to communicate with customers, customers' representatives, external inspection authorities and with all levels of the organisation. As a Company we have a strong manufacturing capability and History, with over 160 years Manufacturing from the Oldham Site. The company has existing strong ties within our Sectors, supported by a strong Blue-Chip Client Base, and we look forward to developing our Team further. Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role. Candidates with experience of; NDE Coordinator, NDE Technician, Quality Control Inspector, Non-Destructive Testing Technician, Weld Inspector, Quality Assurance, PCN Level II, CSWIP Level II also be considered for this role.

This Role is known internally as a Supply Chain Planner. Production Planning Lead manages and optimizes the production planning process within the manufacturing environment. This role involves overseeing the scheduling, coordination, and execution of production activities to ensure efficient operations, timely delivery, and cost-effective output. The role will lead the daily production planners to ensure service level is being met while minimalizing downtime and optimising production efficiency. The Supply Chain planner will also be looking at forward forecasting to ensure plans are in place for upcoming product launches or promotional activity to ensure these are delivered. Key Responsibilities: Creating and periodically assessing long-term production plans which are aligned to the forecast. Reviewing ABC SKU rankings and Safety Stock targets. To communicate capacity data findings with manufacturing departments. Provide capacity data to departments for the capital expenditure budgets To aid preparation of monthly departmental management reports. Creating and managing detailed production schedules to meet customer demand and optimize resource utilization. Collaborating with various departments (e.g., sales, purchasing, engineering) to ensure smooth production flow and alignment of resources. Monitoring inventory levels of raw materials and finished goods, and coordinating with purchasing to ensure timely procurement. Analysing production data, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing strategies to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and improve quality. Leading and mentoring a team of production planners, providing guidance, and ensuring adherence to production plans and procedures. Tracking production metrics, analysing performance data, and reporting on key performance indicators (KPIs) Ensuring that production processes comply with quality standards and regulatory requirements Use GBS tools where necessary to help drive a continuous improvement culture Capabilities required. Minimum of 5 years of experience in production planning and scheduling in a manufacturing environment Strong ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and maintain organized records Expertise in using production planning software Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and mitigate production bottlenecks Ability to lead and manage a team of production planners, and coordinate with other departments to ensure timely delivery of products Strong communication skills to collaborate with suppliers, vendors, and logistics partners In-depth knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies Ability to adapt to a changing production demands and priorities Flexibility to handle unexpected issues or changes in the production schedule Ability to thrive in a fast-paced production environment Experience in coaching and developing teams

We are seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to join growing international space organisation as part of their continued growth, supporting innovative space sensor and communications projects across Europe. Responsibilities: Serve as the primary technical interface with customers and subcontractors Lead the definition of engineering requirements and development of innovative system architectures Establish system budgets and performance metrics Manage cross-functional teams through design, integration, and test phases Develop and implement simulators, test beds, and FlatSats Diagnose issues and deliver fully verified flight hardware Experience: Proven commercial experience in spacecraft systems design, manufacturing, and testing Strong understanding of communications systems Demonstrated leadership and mentoring capabilities Knowledge or hands-on experience with optics, optical sensors, or opto-mechanical assemblies Experience or familiarity with 5G technologies is a strong plus Bluestream Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer and operates as an Employment Agency for permanent recruitment and an as an Employment Business for temporary / contract recruitment.

The Test Engineer will join a Systems Engineering team critical in space thruster engine development. You will work on a complex, multifaceted rocket engine system comprised of numerous newly developed and integrated components. This role has wide ranging technical input including structural, thermal, rocket propulsion, space electronics, software, testing and systems analysis. In essence as a Senior Systems Engineer, you will coordinate and bring together the diverse sub components and sub assembles into a complete working space engine design. My client supplies chemical propulsion rocket engines and thrusters serve to key spacecraft manufacturers for commercial, defence and scientific applications. Requirements Space systems experience ideally of large European space projects, system primes or ESA. Technical leadership of large, multidisciplinary Electrical Harnessing Design, routing and schematic Mechanical and fluidic system Engineering projects. System Analysis knowledge to apply to, fluidic systems, surge pressure and pressure drop. Performance, Structural, Thermal, Reliability, Radiation Assessment, Hazard or Safety Analysis. Complex product development experience of thermal design and equipment selection using Failure Modes Effects and Criticality Analysis (FMECA). Intelligent, logical approach to problem solving. Degree, Masters or higher qualification in Engineering, Aerospace, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering. You will own the overall engine system architecture, analysis and documentation including FMECAs, radiation, reliability, mechanical, thermal, fluidic, electromagnetic, Design, Development and Verification Plan, Design Justification Document, Software Requirements Specification, Engine Test Plan etc. Working closely with the Project Manager to help plan and organise resources. Responsibilities Support propulsion engine build, assembly and test development including route card build sequences and system assembly, integration, Manufacturing and Inspection Flow Charts. Review, interpret, manage and own the spacecraft requirements then disseminate down to relevant engine subsystem or component teams. Coordinate of top level Design, Verification and Compliance Matrix. Internally digest key subsystem and component review documentation ensuring work is completed to required standards and all aspects of the engine system are correctly aligned. Lead customer interactions and engine level reviews also manage supplier technical queries in conjunction with the appropriate resource.