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Assembly Operator

Salary: £29,919.58 per annum (including 20% shift premium)

Shift Pattern:

Alternating weekly shifts, Monday to Friday 6:00am to 2:00pm and 2:00pm to 10:00pm

Our client a world-renowned manufacturer with a site in Plymouth is seeking Assembly Operators to join their manufacturing team, assembling precision-engineered hydraulic pumps and motors within a fast-paced production environment.

The Role

Assemble hydraulic pumps and motors in accordance with standard operating procedures.Ensure products meet quality and health & safety standards.Test hydraulic units to customer specifications following appropriate training.Complete production paperwork accurately and on time.Achieve hourly production and KPI targets.Follow production control procedures at all times.Report machine breakdowns and production abnormalities.Maintain excellent housekeeping and 5S standards.Support continuous improvement initiatives.Carry out daily quality and production checks.Provide flexibility to support production requirements.

What We're Looking For

Previous experience in a manufacturing, production, or assembly environment.Ability to work towards production targets.Ability to follow written work instructions.Experience completing paperwork accurately and on time.Flexible and adaptable approach.Strong team player.Basic problem-solving skills.Willingness to work overtime when required.

What's on Offer?

Competitive salary including 20% shift premium.Monday to Friday working pattern.Overtime opportunities.25 day holidays + bank holidaysCompany pension planLong-term career opportunity within a successful manufacturing business.

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Production Planner - Tactical Planning

Exclusively advertised on behalf of Butler Rose Procurement & Supply Chain

Location: South Lakes - Ulverston Area
Salary: £35,000 - £44,000+
Job Type: Permanent
Department: Planning
Hours: Full Time 37.5 (4 day working week Monday to Thursday)

Butler Rose Procurement & Supply Chain is exclusively representing a well-established manufacturing organisation in the search for an experienced Production Planner to join its Planning function.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and analytical planning professional to take ownership of the tactical execution of the production plan across a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The Production Planner will be responsible for managing the 0-30-day planning horizon, ensuring production priorities are aligned with customer requirements and that work orders are material-ready, capacity-ready and released in line with agreed schedules.

Working closely with Production, Purchasing, Stores, Engineering, Quality, Dispatch and Sales, you will play a key role in maintaining production flow, identifying risks and driving recovery actions to protect customer delivery commitments.

Key ResponsibilitiesProduction Planning & Schedule ExecutionExecute and maintain the production plan across the rolling 0-30-day planning horizon.Ensure work orders are released and progressed in line with business priorities and customer commitments.Ensure orders are material-clear, capacity-clear and ready for manufacture ahead of planned start dates.Monitor schedule adherence and drive recovery actions where production falls behind plan.Develop and maintain recovery plans for overdue and at-risk orders.Expedite materials, manufacturing activities and support functions to protect customer deliveries.Escalate significant risks, constraints and recovery requirements to the Lead Operations Planner.Material & Capacity ReadinessWork closely with Purchasing and Stores to ensure material availability supports production requirements.Identify, manage and escalate material shortages and supply risks.Monitor short-term work centre loading and resource constraints.Maintain visibility of production demand within the 30-60-day horizon, identifying emerging risks.Provide accurate planning data and forward visibility to support capacity planning and resource allocation.Cross-Functional CoordinationAct as the primary planning interface for Production Leaders, ensuring production priorities remain aligned to the agreed plan.Work closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Dispatch and Sales to maintain production flow.Provide achievable delivery and order release dates based on material availability, capacity and production priorities.Build effective working relationships across operational functions to resolve planning issues quickly and effectively.Data, Reporting & Continuous ImprovementMaintain accurate planning data within ERP/MRP systems.Analyse planning and production data to identify trends, risks and opportunities for improvement.Generate planning reports and communicate risks, delays and recovery actions to key stakeholders.Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on delivery performance, schedule adherence and operational efficiency.Support KPI reporting and planning performance reviews.About You

The successful candidate will have previous experience within production planning, production control, supply chain planning or scheduling in a manufacturing environment.

You will be highly organised, analytical and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where priorities can change quickly. Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills are essential, as you will work closely with production and wider operational teams to resolve issues and maintain delivery performance.

Essential ExperienceHNC/HND, apprenticeship, relevant vocational qualification or equivalent experience within a manufacturing planning environment.Experience in production planning, production control, supply chain planning or manufacturing scheduling.Experience managing production schedules and material availability.Experience using ERP/MRP systems within a manufacturing environment.

This role offers a combination of office-based and manufacturing/shop-floor working, with regular interaction across Production and wider operational teams.

You will operate within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Benefits27 days annual leave + Bank HolidaysCompany performance-related bonus6% employee pension contributionLife insurance - 4 x annual salaryHybrid working model (3 days office)

Butler Rose Procurement & Supply Chain is exclusively managing this vacancy.

For further information or to apply, please contact Lindset at Butler Rose Procurement & Supply Chain. #IND-LL-25

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
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Assembly Operator

Salary: £29,919.58 per annum (including 20% shift premium)

Shift Pattern:

Alternating weekly shifts, Monday to Friday 6:00am to 2:00pm and 2:00pm to 10:00pm

Our client a world-renowned manufacturer with a site in Plymouth is seeking Assembly Operators to join their manufacturing team, assembling precision-engineered hydraulic pumps and motors within a fast-paced production environment.

The Role

Assemble hydraulic pumps and motors in accordance with standard operating procedures.Ensure products meet quality and health & safety standards.Test hydraulic units to customer specifications following appropriate training.Complete production paperwork accurately and on time.Achieve hourly production and KPI targets.Follow production control procedures at all times.Report machine breakdowns and production abnormalities.Maintain excellent housekeeping and 5S standards.Support continuous improvement initiatives.Carry out daily quality and production checks.Provide flexibility to support production requirements.

What We're Looking For

Previous experience in a manufacturing, production, or assembly environment.Ability to work towards production targets.Ability to follow written work instructions.Experience completing paperwork accurately and on time.Flexible and adaptable approach.Strong team player.Basic problem-solving skills.Willingness to work overtime when required.

What's on Offer?

Competitive salary including 20% shift premium.Monday to Friday working pattern.Overtime opportunities.25 day holidays + bank holidaysCompany pension planLong-term career opportunity within a successful manufacturing business.

#IND-HL-25

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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Production Engineer

Honiton, Devon (Site-Based)
Permanent | Monday to Friday (days)
Salary: Up to £50,000 DOE

Are you a hands-on Production Engineer looking for an opportunity to make a real impact within a growing manufacturing business? We are recruiting on behalf of an established and expanding manufacturer seeking a Production Engineer to support production operations, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and enhance equipment reliability across the site.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys a varied role, combining maintenance, project work, process improvement, and new equipment implementation within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The Role

As Production Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring machinery, equipment, and manufacturing processes operate efficiently, safely, and to the highest quality standards. Working closely with production teams, you will help maximise output, reduce downtime, and lead engineering improvement projects.

Key Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with Health & Safety requirements and support risk assessment activities.
* Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve machine-related issues.
* Support production teams to maximise equipment performance, workflow, and operational efficiency.
* Lead engineering improvement projects and support the introduction of new products and processes.
* Ensure equipment and manufacturing processes meet technical and quality standards.
* Create and maintain manufacturing instructions, procedures, and documentation.
* Manage critical spare parts and equipment inventories.
* Develop and coordinate preventative and predictive maintenance programmes.
* Support machinery installation, commissioning, factory acceptance testing (FAT), and equipment upgrades.
* Drive continuous improvement initiatives across production operations.

About You

Previous experience in a Production Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Process Engineer, or similar role.
* Strong problem-solving skills with a practical, hands-on approach.
* Experience working within a manufacturing environment.
* Ability to manage projects, prioritise workloads, and work collaboratively across departments.
* Knowledge of preventative maintenance and equipment reliability principles.

What's on Offer?

Salary up to £50,000 DOE.
* Permanent, full-time position.
* Monday to Friday working hours.
* Opportunity to join a growing and ambitious manufacturing business.
* Varied role with genuine scope to influence processes, equipment, and site performance.
* Supportive team environment with opportunities for ongoing development.

If you're looking for a challenging and rewarding engineering role where you can make a tangible difference to manufacturing performance and continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you.

Based in Honiton, this role may be suitable for candidates commuting from Exeter, Cullompton, Tiverton, Newton Abbot, Taunton, and surrounding areas.

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Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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#IND-HL-25

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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