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We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a growing UK manufacturing company, who are looking for a Technical Advisor to provide technical support across their operations in Huntingdon and Biggleswade.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone with strong technical skills, good problem-solving abilities and a willingness to learn and develop within a manufacturing environment.

You will work closely with Operations, Manufacturing, Sales, Estimating, Procurement and Aftercare teams, supporting projects from initial enquiry through to manufacture, installation and aftercare.

The role involves regular travel between the Huntingdon and Biggleswade sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day technical support across the business.
• Respond to technical product, design, manufacturing and installation queries.
• Review technical drawings, specifications and project requirements.
• Support the preparation and checking of technical drawings and documentation.
• Assist Sales and Estimating teams with technical quotations and customer enquiries.
• Provide technical support to Manufacturing when product or production queries arise.
• Assist with investigating product quality and aftercare issues.
• Identify causes of technical problems and suggest practical solutions.
• Support product development, testing and improvement projects.
• Assist with product design, technical calculations and simulations where required.
• Work with suppliers and Procurement on technical specifications, components and alternative solutions.
• Maintain accurate technical drawings, specifications, manuals and product documentation.
• Support compliance with relevant regulations, standards and certification requirements.
• Assist with product testing and certification activities.
• Identify ways to improve product performance, manufacturing efficiency and quality.
• Provide technical guidance to colleagues across the business.
• Work closely with other departments on continuous improvement projects.

About You

We are looking for someone with a strong technical mindset who enjoys solving problems and working with different teams.

You should be organised, methodical and comfortable working with technical information, with the confidence to communicate with customers, suppliers and colleagues.

The following experience would be an advantage, although not all are essential:

• Previous experience in a Technical Advisor, Technical Engineer, Design Engineer or similar role.
• Experience within manufacturing, engineering or construction products.
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings and specifications.
• Experience using CAD or other technical design software.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of product testing, certification and regulatory compliance.
• Awareness of UK Building Regulations and relevant industry standards.
• Experience investigating technical or product-related problems.
• Experience supporting customers or internal teams with technical enquiries.
• Full UK driving licence.

More importantly, we are looking for someone who has:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• A logical and practical approach to technical problems.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Confidence dealing with customers, suppliers and colleagues.
• The ability to manage several tasks and priorities.
• A willingness to learn and develop technical knowledge.
• A proactive attitude towards improving processes.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Training and support to develop your technical knowledge.
• A varied role involving technical support, manufacturing and product development.
• Opportunities to be involved in new product development and improvement projects.
• Long-term career development within a growing business.
• The opportunity to work closely with different departments and senior management.

The Opportunity

• Training and support to develop your technical knowledge.
• A varied role involving technical support, manufacturing and product development.
• Opportunities to be involved in new product development and improvement projects.
• Long-term career development within a growing business.
• The opportunity to work closely with different departments and senior management.

Benefits:

• Pension: 3% auto enrolment pension
• Onsite parking, Employee Assist Programme
• 22 Days holiday plus bank holidays

Hours: 8:30 to 17:00 Monday to Thursday with 45 mins lunch then 8:30 to 4pm on Friday with an hour lunch - 37.5 working hours.

NA55471

Our client is looking for a reliable and organised part-time Warehouse Specialist to join their team in Upper Caldecote. This is a hands-on warehouse role where you will be responsible for the day-to-day warehouse activities, from receiving and checking goods through to picking, packing and despatching orders accurately and on time. You will maintain accurate stock and Sage records, follow agreed quality procedures, and keep the warehouse safe, clean and organised.

You will also be expected to organise your own daily workload and priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive deliveries and check quantities, product references and condition against paperwork.
• Record goods received and maintain accurate stock records using Sage.
• Pick, pack and prepare orders for despatch, ensuring goods are correctly labelled and packaged.
• Complete goods-in and goods-out paperwork accurately.
• Update Sage with stock and despatch information.
• Coordinate collections and deliveries with carriers.
• Provide customers with shipment and tracking information when required.
• Report shortages, damaged goods, stock discrepancies or delivery issues.
• Maintain a clean, tidy and safe warehouse.
• Follow company quality and health & safety procedures.

About You

We are looking for someone with previous experience in a warehouse or stores environment, ideally covering goods-in, stock control, picking, packing and despatch.

You will also have:

• Good attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to work independently.
• Good computer skills, including email and basic Excel.
• Good communication skills and confidence dealing with colleagues, carriers, suppliers and customers.
• A practical, hands-on approach and the ability to manage changing priorities.
• The confidence to coordinate and guide colleagues when required ( occasional agency workers)

This is a great opportunity for someone looking for a part-time warehouse role with responsibility and variety.

Pay rate: £13.50
Hours: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM (20 hrs a week, Monday to Friday)

Holiday entitlement: 20 days plus bank holidays (pro rata, based on 4-hour working days).

NA55395

We are seeking a highly organised and experienced Customer Service & Estimating Co-Ordinator with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role for a client based in Biggleswade. This is a fast-paced and varied role, providing first-class customer service while supporting estimating, order processing and job coordination activities.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service to customers at all times, maintaining a professional and helpful approach.
• Deal with customer enquiries in a timely and friendly manner, offering advice and support.
• Due to the nature of the business, meticulous attention to detail is essential, including checking part numbers, serial numbers and other customer information.
• Prepare and process estimates, revised estimates and quotations using internal systems, pricing systems and spreadsheets.
• Process customer orders for repairs and new parts on the system.
• Compile and email estimates and quotations to customers and follow up as required.
• Plan jobs raised to progress through the workshop.
• Keep customers updated on the progress of work going through the Workshop.
• Provide general support to the Customer Services team and management.
• Carry out other reasonable duties as required.

Person Specification

• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritise workload.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Calm and professional manner with the ability to find solutions for customers.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams.
• Confident telephone manner.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional, reliable and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• A good sense of humour.

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years’ Customer Service and Administration experience in a fast-paced environment.
• B2B Customer Service experience is preferred.

Benefits

• 20 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, increasing up to 23 days plus bank holidays
• Pension – 5% employee / 3% company after probation
• Company events

Hours: Monday–Friday 8am–5pm, with a rota of 7:30am–4:30pm on alternative weeks

We're looking for a motivated and hands-on Assistant Warehouse Manager to support the day-to-day running of our warehouse. Working alongside the Warehouse Manager, you'll help lead the team, ensure customer orders are picked, packed and dispatched accurately, and maintain the high standards our customers expect.

This is a great opportunity for someone with warehouse supervisory experience who enjoys leading by example and thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Key responsibilities

• Support the Warehouse Manager with the daily operation of the warehouse.
• Lead, motivate and develop the warehouse team.
• Plan daily workloads to meet customer deadlines.
• Ensure stock is received, stored and dispatched accurately.
• Maintain stock accuracy through regular checks and investigations.
• Work closely with other departments to ensure smooth operations.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe warehouse.
• Provide cover for the Warehouse Manager when required.

Quality & compliance

You'll help ensure the warehouse operates in line with our BRCGS Packaging Materials Standard by:

• Following company procedures and quality standards.
• Maintaining accurate stock records and product traceability.
• Ensuring excellent housekeeping and hygiene standards.
• Supporting internal and external audits.
• Identifying and reporting quality or compliance issues.

What we're looking for: essential

• Previous warehouse supervisory or team leader experience.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Experience leading and motivating a team.
• Good IT skills and attention to detail.
• A proactive approach with a commitment to quality and safety.

What we're looking for: desirable

• Counterbalance and Flexi forklift licences.
• Experience in a packaging, manufacturing or logistics environment.
• Experience working within a BRCGS certificated business.

Hours - Monday - Friday

Package

• Salary £32,000 – £37,000 dependent on experience
• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Company pension

If you have previous experience supervising a warehouse team and are looking for your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.

NA55497

Our Client is the global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance conveying and seasoning systems for the food industry. They are a family run business with over 50 years of experience in providing bespoke solutions from the best engineers in the industry. All the equipment is designed and manufactured in-house at their custom-built UK sites in Gamlingay and Biggleswade, providing end to end control to meet exacting standards and exceed industry expectations.

Responsibilities:

• Setting up and operating press machinery
• Able to set up and operate brake press machines in accordance with job specifications.
• Able to read and interpret engineering drawings, work orders, and technical instructions.
• Able to select the correct tooling and machine settings for each job.
• Ability to measure and inspect finished components to ensure they meet required tolerances and quality standards.
• Maintain, monitor and troubleshoot press equipment
• Adjust machine settings as required to maintain product quality.
• Carry out first-off and in-process quality checks
• Ability to adjust machine settings as required to maintain product quality.
• Handle materials and finished products safely and efficiently.
• Carry out routine machine maintenance and report faults promptly.
• Maintain accurate production and quality records as required.

General:

• Based in a factory environment
• Ensure the work area is kept clean, tidy, and organised.
• Able to work to tight deadlines
• Ability to work accurately and pay attention to detail
• Understand and follow Health and Safety protocols
• Driving a Forklift, training provided

Person specification:

• Highly motivated
• Excellent hand-eye coordination
• Good communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Reliable and dependable.
• Experienced in using Armada brake press

Hours

Monday to Thursday 08:00 - 1700 Friday 08:00 - 16:00

DW55430