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Shipley

Production Scheduling Coordinator

£32,626 plus bonus and benefits
About the Company Our client is a global leader in the design, development and manufacture of specialist high-speed industrial machinery, with an $8.5 billion turnover and operations spanning 41 countries. A business with a genuine pedigree — recognised with The King's Award for Enterprise across international trade, innovation and sustainable development — this is an organisation that combines world-class engineering capability with a strong, people-focused culture. The Role We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Production Scheduling Coordinator to join a well-established engineering team in Shipley. This is a pivotal role sitting at the heart of the business, with interactions spanning design, engineering, quality, purchasing, stores, assembly and despatch — making it ideal for someone who thrives on variety, cross-functional collaboration and keeping complex moving parts running smoothly. You'll harness the MRP2 process to coordinate production scheduling across multiple departments, ensuring customer orders and project deadlines are met with precision and consistency. Key Responsibilities Work closely with Sales during the quote phase to provide accurate lead time estimates and ensure Engineering meets target issue dates Verify data integrity of part setups and ensure timely Make/Buy decisions are made by Production Engineering Produce precise production schedules and maintain the MRP Exception Listing Collaborate with Finance to perform standard cost build-ups on Make parts and enable timely release of production work orders Monitor and manage schedule adherence across departments, proactively resolving conflicts or delays Act as a key communication link between functions to ensure seamless order fulfilment What We're Looking For Essential: Proven experience in a production scheduling, planning or supply chain role Competent and confident using MRP2 systems Strong understanding of Bills of Materials and Routings Proficient in Microsoft Office — particularly Excel Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and the ability to work to tight deadlines Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage effectively across all levels of the business Desirable: Background in an engineering or manufacturing environment Experience working within a complex, multi-department production operation Benefits £32,626 base salary (with annual increase pending to £33,768) Non-contractual company bonus up to £2200 annually 33 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays Flexible start and finish times — 37.5 hours per week with core hours Monday to Friday Competitive pension scheme Westfield Health scheme A genuinely collaborative and supportive working environment within a world-class engineering business If you're a driven scheduling professional looking to make your mark within a globally respected engineering organisation, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with a full CV or contact the Cubed Talent team for a confidential discussion on 01274 599354.
Keighley

CNC Machinists

£17-18 per hour depending on experience plus benefits
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced CNC Machinist to join a well-established, precision engineering manufacturer based in Cross Hills, North Yorkshire. This is a fantastic chance to become part of a highly skilled team within a business that genuinely invests in its people and takes pride in the quality of its work. The Role You'll be working as part of a close-knit machining team on a straightforward day shift pattern, operating and setting CNC machinery to produce high-precision components to tight tolerances. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who takes pride in their work and is looking for a stable, long-term position within a quality-focused engineering environment. Key Responsibilities Programming, setting, editing, operating and monitoring CNC machinery Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and technical specifications Carrying out in-process quality checks to ensure components meet required tolerances Identifying and resolving machining issues as they arise Maintaining a clean, safe and organised work area Contributing to a culture of quality and continuous improvement What We're Looking For Proven experience as a CNC Machinist in a precision engineering or manufacturing environment Ability to program, set, edit and operate CNC machines with confidence Competent in reading engineering drawings and using precision measuring equipment A reliable, conscientious approach with high personal standards Good communication skills and a positive team attitude What's On Offer £17.00 – £18.00 per hour Day shift - no unsociable hours 28 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays (36 days total) Enhanced pension scheme Retail discount scheme Health cash plan Free on-site parking Contributory social club Genuine progression and development opportunities An excellent, supportive company culture where people are valued If you're an experienced CNC Machinist looking for your next long-term role in a quality engineering environment, we'd love to hear from you - apply today with a full CV or contact the Cubed Talent team for a confidential discussion on 01274 599354.
Wisbech

Commercial Manager

c. £70k plus bonus and benefits
About the Business This is a rare opportunity to join a world-class specialist engineering business operating at the cutting edge of packaging handling technology - part of a wider group that has built a reputation as one of the most established and respected names in industrial packaging machinery globally. With an international footprint, blue-chip customer base, and a reputation built over decades, the group provides the scale, resource and ambition - while this business operates with the agility, technical depth and collaborative culture of a specialist engineering team. You'll have the best of both worlds: the autonomy to shape something meaningful, backed by the strength of a world-leading organisation. The Opportunity We are looking for an exceptional Commercial Manager to play a pivotal role in the growth and development of this packaging handling systems business. This is a genuinely rare position - one that sits at the intersection of commercial strategy, engineering innovation, and customer partnership. You'll work closely with project engineers and customers to deliver optimised, cost-effective solutions, while leading the development of commercial processes that drive efficiency, quality and profitability. If you're technically credible, commercially sharp, and energised by complexity rather than intimidated by it - this could be the most interesting role you've ever had. What You'll Be Doing Supporting new and existing business development to advance, compete and differentiate world-class conveyor/handling systems from the competition Leading the development, performance and maintenance of commercial processes to maximise efficiency, service quality and profitability Collaborating with project engineers and customers to deliver optimised, cost-effective engineering solutions Reviewing and developing operational processes to enhance the design function and improve customer communication Travelling UK and internationally to support business growth and customer relationships What We're Looking For This role calls for someone who combines technical depth with commercial acumen - a lateral thinker who is as comfortable reviewing a SolidWorks model as they are negotiating a commercial proposal. Essential: Minimum 5 years' experience in a design, commercial or technical engineering role Minimum 2 years in a commercial role HNC or higher in Mechanical Engineering In-depth understanding of material handling equipment/systems Proven experience of engineering design principles related to material handling equipment Strong CAD / SolidWorks proficiency Proficient in Microsoft Excel and relevant business systems The right person will also be: A clear, confident communicator at all levels Customer-centric with a proactive, solutions-focused mindset Comfortable navigating ambiguity and complexity Detail-oriented without losing sight of the bigger picture Benefits Circa £70,000 base salary Up to 15% annual bonus BUPA private health insurance Health cash plan Enhanced pension scheme Life assurance policy 33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) Flexible start and finish times This is an executive-level appointment and a genuine opportunity to shape the commercial future of a technically outstanding business within a globally respected engineering group. Please contact Jess at Cubed Talent for a confidential discussion or apply with a CV.

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I can't thank Cubed enough for helping me get back into a full time job within a week of being back in Leeds. Thanks for helping me secure the interview and helping me improve my CV. A big thank you to the team

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I’d like to express my sincere appreciation for the outstanding recruitment support provided by Jess. Her professionalism, clear communication, and dedication throughout the process made a real difference. She offered valuable guidance at every stage and ensured a smooth and efficient experience. Highly recommend her services to anyone!

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Amazing agency, Alex Ingham is a super wonderful person, she was persistent in making sure everything went through in order to land me the job I wanted. 100% happy and would definitely recommend to anyone. Thank you for your service Alex it is whole heartedly appreciated!

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Cubed is one of the best, if not the best, recruitment agencies on the market. Thanks to the team, I was able to secure a permanent position in a great company. The whole recruitment process went smoothly and quickly. My only regret is that I didn't encounter them earlier. 5-star service, full of professionalism and helpful advice. Can't recommend them enough.

L WasilewskiCandidate

We worked with Cubed for over three years and have recently re-engaged to support another long term and business critical project. They supported the business with setting up our RPO and therefore worked closely with both the HR and management teams. Cubed take the time to understand our recruitment needs and in particular the niche skills required in our business

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Co-founded by Rob Fleming, former Director of Pace Micro Technology, and recruitment veteran Steven Street, our business operates across fixed locations, onsite operations, and strategic hubs, and is even embedded in-house with clients.

With engineering, technology, and manufacturing at our core, we offer a unique blend of expertise.  Cubed have a highly experienced, proven and results driven team of sector specialists, working across the company.

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