Mechanical Engineer (trackwork integration)

I'm recruiting for a Technical Administrator to serve as the primary support for all technical tasks within the Production Engineering Department within my prestigious engineering client based in Shipley. My client is a Global leader in the design, development, and manufacture of high-speed metal forming and finishing machinery, with an $8.5 bn turnover, a reputation for excellence and operations in 41 countries. They have proudly achieved The Queen’s Awards for Enterprise for their international trade, innovation and sustainable development. Salary, hours and benefits: Up to £35,276 per annum, depending on experience.  Non-contractual annual company bonus up to £2200  33 days holiday (inclusive of stats) Westfield Health Up to 9% employer pension contributions, 6% employee contributions Flexible start and finish times, 37.5 hours per week – core hours Monday to Thursday 9:30 to 12:00 and 14:00 to 16:30 & Friday 9:30 to 13:00. The main purpose of the role is the creation of process plans from technical drawings - duties including: Conduct Make/Buy Analysis to determine the most cost-effective manufacturing approach. Review and resolve Corrective Actions, Engineering Change Notices, and Enterprise Change Requests raised against the department. Represent the department in technical review meetings, including Material Review Board and Corrective Action discussions. Review and update obsolete Process Plans to ensure accuracy and efficiency. Perform data analysis and cleansing to improve process accuracy and decision-making. Create Standard Operating Procedures, charts, forms, and tables as required. Raise and manage Purchase Requisitions to support production needs. The ideal candidate will have experience working in a similar role within a precision engineering environment, be proficient in interpreting technical drawings and developing effective manufacturing plans, have in depth knowledge of Bill of Materials and the ability to determine suitable materials, machine tools and optimal work-holding methods for efficiency and precision. Strong analytical skills with the ability to manage large datasets, extract key insights, and summarise results effectively is also an important skill set for this role.  Interested? Contact Jess at Cubed Talent - apply online or call 01274 599354 for details. 

Our client stands at the forefront of technological innovation, renowned for delivering top-tier quality assemblies and machined components across diverse industries. With a robust reputation and a dedication to excellence, they thrive on their commitment to advancing technology and maintaining superior standards. A new opportunity has arisen for a finance assistant to join their well established team. Our client is offering flexible hours from full to part-time with options to fit around school hours and other commitments.  Roles and responsibilities include: Printing invoices and matching to purchase orders Checking invoices Uploading invoices into SAGE system X3 Dealing with accounts queries Dealing with general financial paperwork Other general administrative tasks to meet the company needs The ideal candidate will have a background in financial support or administration and have strong working knowledge of Sage X3. Good interpersonal skills, organisation skills and being flexible and practically minded are all important pre-requisites.  On offer is a competitive salary - negotiable on experience, skills and working hours plus benefits. You'll be working in modern, purpose built premises - with a friendly and welcoming team.   If this sounds like the ideal role for you, get in touch - apply online or contact Jess Heywood at Cubed Talent on 01274 599354. 

This is a newly created role within an owner managed, multi- award winning business that has earned a well-deserved reputation as being a leader and innovator in their sector. Our client is looking for an energetic, creative and passionate HR rising star to help evolve the HR/people strategy to enable their aspirational vision for the future. Led by an exceptional CEO and executive team, this business has fostered an aspirational culture - characterised by high energy and collegiate people, a winning mentality and a sense of fun and togetherness. This is a gateway role that will reward the successful candidate with meaningful progression and the opportunity to shape and influence the talent strategy for the future, building on firm foundations. On offer is a salary of up to £45,000 (negotiable on experience) plus benefits and high quality CPD package. This is an office-based role, working with a world class environment – Bradford area – within an easy commute from areas of West and North Yorkshire and Lancashire. The role will support the leadership team in the HR & people management strategy alongside managing the general administration around the employee lifecycle. The key drivers of this role are to further improve employee engagement and retention, maintain the positive work culture and to support the SLT to get the best out of their teams. Duties will include but are not limited to: Assessing best practice in people management including review and updates of policies, procedures and documents Manage recruitment, talent management and workforce planning – as well as induction and onboarding Monitoring and supporting across various aspects of employee performance & development alongside attendance & sickness Assisting with the setting and reviewing of pay structures and employee perks & benefits Ownership of learning and development - assessing the need for training along with implementing training programs and upkeep of training matrix in-line with ISO9001 Working with line managers in resolving conflict, managing disputes, disciplinaries & grievances The ideal candidate will hold a relevant HR qualification with industry experience, with exposure to the management of the full employee life cycle. This role could suit a candidate looking for a step up to take on more responsibility having gained experience at HR advisor level or be a HR manager within an SME, looking for a sideways move. Please apply online or for more information and a confidential initial chat, please contact Jess Heywood on 07387 269906 or jess@cubedtalent.co.uk.

Are you a production engineer specialised in metal working processes & engineered part manufacture? Are you ready to take a step up into a senior role providing you with key decision making opportunities and a chance to make real changes to improve the engineering department? We're recruiting for a Senior production engineer to join our prestigious engineering client based in Shipley. The role will provide technical support to all levels of the business, helping to create robust processes for manufacturing, design methods of manufacture through the interpretation of 3D models, establishing hold and cutting tool requirements and creating and simulating CNC part programs. Our client is a Global leader in the design, development, and manufacture of high-speed metal forming and finishing machinery, with an $8.5 bn turnover, a reputation for excellence and operations in 41 countries. They have proudly achieved The Queen’s Awards for Enterprise for their international trade, innovation and sustainable development. Salary, hours and benefits: Salary of circa £41k per annum, negotiable on experience Management incentive bonus up to 15% per annum 33 days holiday (inclusive of stats) BUPA health insurance Up to 9% employer pension contributions, 6% employee contributions Flexible start and finish times, 37.5 hours per week – core hours Monday to Thursday 9:30 to 12:00 and 14:00 to 16:30 & Friday 9:30 to 13:00. About the role: The purpose of the role is to provide technical support to all levels of the business and customers alike, making key technical decisions and assisting in the review of new products for manufacture, providing a robust process for internal manufacturing.   Establish work holding and cutting tool requirements, produce process plans, interpret 3D models through CAM system, create CNC part programs, probing logic, post process, simulate code before release to production where applicable, provide clear instructions on manufacturing method. Duties include: Assist in Make / Buy Decision when required. Evaluate part Drawings/Models for internal manufacture. Design a method of manufacture for each operation, including work holding. Provide clear process plan for manufacturing sequence. Select cost effective and suitable tooling.  Apply cutter paths using CAM software. Apply probing logic where appropriate. Produce setup sheet and tool build documentation. NC simulation using Vericut / Veri-prog / Mazak Smooth / Heidenhain TNC Provide support on initial prove out of method on Machining centre. Creation of SOPs for production processes. Maintenance of existing programs and documentation. Provide continuous support on technical queries. Promote continuous improvement of legacy manufacturing processes. Prepare quotations for Sub-contracting internal capabilities. Lead capital investment projects where there is a requirement. About you: The successful candidate will hold formal technical qualifications (ONC or above) in Mechanical Engineering and have experience in a similar role with considerable experience in engineered part manufacture and metal working processes. You'll have a a strong understanding of material properties. Ideally you will have experience within the machinery manufacturing sector or with wide metal working process experience. Proficiency in CAD & CAM – 3D CAD is essential – Siemens NX preferred, proficiency in G-Code programs, both reading and editing, is preferred. A good understanding of probing logic would also be beneficial.  If you are interested in this role, please apply online or contact Jess at Cubed Talent for more information on 01274 599354.