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Recruitment (Leeds)

Production Engineer | Barkston Plastics, Leeds LS9 0DX
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £33,000.00-£36,500.00 per year

Full job description:
We are seeking a Production Engineer to join a dynamic and progressive plastic engineering company based in Leeds. Our company operates across diverse sectors, including Automotive, Medical, Water, and Renewable Energy, working on both bespoke and repeat products.

The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical engineering background, with a solid understanding of production environments, a passion for product development, and a commitment to continuous improvement in manufacturing processes.

Key responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage the development of manufacturing products and processes from concept through to full production, with a focus on delivering right-first time, on-time results.
  • Transform customer-designed products into manufacturable designs, optimising them for production through value engineering.
  • Provide support to ongoing production processes and lead continuous improvement initiatives. Undertake projects to ensure existing and future manufacturing methods are optimised for efficiency.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues between engineering and production teams.
  • Offer engineering support, including prototype creation, productivity improvements, and reduction of non-value-added activities using LEAN manufacturing principles, 6S methodologies, and assist in mentoring of production staff.
  • Utilise SolidWorks to develop products according to customer specifications in preparation for manufacturing.
  • Plan the assembly structure and set priorities for fabricated and assembled products. Design jigs and fixtures to facilitate the safe and efficient production of fabricated and assembled products while maintaining quality standards.
  • Assist in the creation of BOM’s & SOP’s for production needs, including welding, fabrication, and CNC routing / machining, and work closely with the Technical Manager to deliver monthly reports ensuring projects stay on track and within budget.
Skills, Qualifications, and Attributes:
  • Candidates should be apprentice-trained to at least ONC or HNC level in relevant disciplines, or time-served with experience in a similar role.
  • Strong experience in an engineering or manufacturing environment, with the ability to interpret technical drawings and develop standard operating procedures for fabrication implementation.
  • Proficiency in using a 3D CAD package (preferably SolidWorks) and the ability to produce detailed production drawings.
  • Ideally, some experience in electrical engineering, particularly within the automotive sector.
  • We offer training and development opportunities for candidates who meet most of the requirements and show a willingness to grow within the role.
  • If you are passionate about driving innovation and excellence in manufacturing, we encourage you to apply.
Benefits:
  • Additional leave.
  • Company pension.
  • Cycle to work scheme.
  • On-site parking.
  • Sick pay.
Experience:
  • CAD 1 year (required).

If you wish to apply, attach your CV via email and send to [email protected] quoting reference: Leeds/ProdEng

Telephone: +44 (0)113 249 2200
Email: [email protected]
Web: https://barkstonltd.co.uk/contact/
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Customer Care Apprentice (Level 2): Leeds (West Yorkshire) LS9 0DX
Job Type: Apprenticeship (12 Months)
Expected Start Date: TBA

We are looking for somebody enthusiastic about supporting customers and providing high levels of customer service.

Barkston Plastic Ltd is a successful Leeds based plastic distribution specialist selling a range of materials and solutions to both consumers (primarily through ecommerce) and B2B. We work with a wide range of industries including large and small retailers, construction and service sectors providing bespoke solutions to a wide range of weird and wonderful challenges!

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our team in a customer service role, working alongside our sales team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established business based in Leeds.

What we need from you:
You will have a demonstrated an enthusiastic and ambitious attitude to helping others with a willingness to constantly learn and adapt to new challenges. We need you to be organised and manage your time well: somebody who understands and has a passion for providing a high-quality service to clients.

What you will do:

  • Develop great relationships with new and existing customers (both face to face and over the phone), understanding their needs and providing proactive advice and solutions so that you can deliver the best experience possible.
  • Use our in-house systems to process customer orders, organise delivery times, and keep customers updated throughout their journey.
  • Maintain accurate filing systems for full traceability of all communications with stakeholders.
  • Assist with customer order-related enquiries via telephone and email.
  • Handle customer complaints, and where necessary process returns requests.
  • Generate ad-hoc reports and carry out other tasks to support the efficient running of the commercial department.

Required skills and experience:

  • You will need to have a predicted grade 4/C or above in English and Maths.
  • Passion for working with people.
  • Well organized.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Attention to detail.

A positive can-do attitude. This will be a busy role and there is plenty of opportunity for you to develop and learn in this role.

Training provided:
Training will be delivered using a combination of virtual classroom remote learning, mentoring and structured in person sessions.

In the workplace, your personal, dedicated mentor will support your continued learning as you apply the skills and knowledge you have gained through your learning with an external apprenticeship training provider.

What will you get:

  • A competitive basic salary.
  • On the job training and support.
  • A supportive team environment where your contributions are recognised and valued.
  • Company pension.
  • Life assurance.
  • Onsite parking.
  • Additional annual leave.
  • Company sick pay.

If you wish to apply, attach your CV via email and send to [email protected] quoting reference: Leeds/CustCareApp

Telephone: +44 (0)113 249 2200
Email: [email protected]
Web: https://barkstonltd.co.uk/contact/

 

Recruitment (Hebburn)


Production Supervisor: Barkston Plastics, Hebburn NE31 1UB
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay: £38,000.00 - £42,000.00 DOE

Are you a proactive leader looking to join a well-established team in plastics fabrication? We’re seeking a hands-on Production Supervisor who thrives in a dynamic environment.

About Us:
Established in 1969, Barkston Plastics Engineering Ltd is one of the country’s leading Plastic Engineering companies in the UK. With a diverse client base, a skilled workforce, and engaging projects, we offer good and varied work.

We understand the importance of our people: we invest in training and development; we make sure that every individual’s needs and views are heard and we enjoy good working relationships.

Duties:
You will lead and develop a highly skilled team of plastics fabricators to build a variety of bespoke products. Our clients rely upon us as high quality, knowledgeable manufacturing partners, so you will ideally be somebody familiar with fabrication, technical drawings and continuous improvement.

The team is ISO accredited, so you will collaborate with quality, design, and production teams, using key metrics (NCR rates, utilization, OTIF) to continuously enhance performance and achieve the quality standards that our clients depend on.
People are at the heart of what we do, so you need to be somebody comfortable with listening to and encouraging your team to get the most from their roles. In return for your planning, people management skills and ability to organise your own workload we offer a competitive package, set shifts (days) and training and development for the right candidate.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Overall responsibility for the allocation, completion and quality of manufacture.
  • Ensuring that health and safety regulations as well as 5s standards are met at all times.
  • Implementing quality control and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Communicating with key clients to keep them updated on production delivery dates, re-negotiating timescales or schedules as necessary.
  • Mentoring employees to ensure continuous employee development.
  • Drive continuous improvements in line with lean manufacturing best practice.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required:
  • Must be able to read technical drawings.
  • Experience of fabrication.
  • Experience of leading, managing and developing a team.
  • Structured approach to work.
  • Confident using IT software systems.
  • Good organisation with the ability to prioritise to meet deadlines.
  • Good written and verbal communications skills.
  • Able to take initiative and work independently.
Benefits:
  • Additional leave.
  • Company pension.
  • Cycle to work scheme.
  • Life insurance.
  • On-site parking.
  • Profit sharing.
  • Sick pay.
Schedule/Hours:
  • 8.00am – 4.30pm Monday to Thursday and 8.00am - 2pm Friday.
If you wish to apply, attach your CV via email and send to [email protected] quoting reference: Leeds/ProdSup

Telephone: +44 (0)113 249 2200
Email: [email protected]
Web: https://barkstonltd.co.uk/contact/
Indeed Jobs: https://tinyurl.com/y6jdaawj