Production Operative

Customer Operations Advisor 📍 Aston, Birmingham (On-site) 💰 £14.56 – £15.38 per hour 🕘 Monday to Friday | 9:00am – 5:00pm (1-hour lunch break) 🚀 Immediate Start Available About the Role We are currently recruiting for a Customer Operations Advisor to join a busy and fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment in Aston, Birmingham. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and organised individual to support day-to-day operations within a factory setting. Key Responsibilities Booking in incoming stock accurately Receiving goods and ensuring documentation is correct Stock checking and maintaining inventory records Managing and tracking outstanding orders Supporting smooth operational flow across the department Liaising with internal teams and suppliers where required Essential Skills & Experience Strong computer skills, including confidence using internal systems Proactive and self-motivated approach to work Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) High level of attention to detail Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment Previous experience in a similar operations, logistics, or warehouse role is desirable What We Offer Competitive hourly rate Opportunity to gain experience in a well-established automotive manufacturing environment Immediate start for successful candidates 👉 Apply now to secure your place in a thriving team!

Production Operative – Full Training Provided Salary: £12.71 Per Hour, Increasing With Training Shifts: 6am – 3pm, Sunday-Friday + Additional Day Off Midweek Location: Northwich Are you looking to kickstart a career in the Manufacturing sector with a supportive and friendly team at a well-established family owned business? This Food Manufacturing company supplies Fresh Produce to both small & large supermarkets as well as restaurant groups across the UK, operating a modern hydroponic farming environment to produce several thousand tonnes of goods annually. Full training can be provided in this role covering advanced machinery and FLT operation, and for the right person there is the opportunity to progress into a Line Leader position. Any prior experience from a FMCG or Agricultural background is highly advantageous but not essential. This is a great position for someone that wants to build valuable skills within a stable industry at an expanding company that prides itself on a friendly workplace culture. What you’ll be doing: Initially focusing on product packaging while undertaking training in more complex production machinery operation Carrying out basic checks - metal detection, temperatures, hygiene etc Learning about FLT operation in preparation for gaining certification Ensuring work is carried out in a safe manner & supporting with site compliance Requirements Eager to learn and comfortable with hands-on work Positive and friendly attitude, capable of working well with others Previous experience in a Manufacturing or Warehouse environment is advantageous but not essential Full UK driving license If you are interested in this position, click apply or contact Stuart Goble at Reed.

Technical Coordinator - Food Manufacturing Salary Negotiable DOE + 24 Days Holiday + Health Plan + Professional Development Support South Manchester Do you come from a Technical or Specifications background in the Food & Beverage sector and want to progress into a more varied role, providing you with a platform to take on new responsibilities and work cross-functionally with a wide range of customers and departments? This rapidly growing family-owned Food Manufacturing company has received multimillion-pound investments and won numerous awards in recent years as a result of their focus on building a great work environment and a positive company culture. They supply to a variety of high-profile retailers and foodservice clients and have achieved BRC AA+ rating. As a Technical Coordinator, you will lead on specifications, ensuring accurate customer specs & retailer portals meet requirements. You will support NPD through spec sign-off, artwork approval and label compliance, while handling technical queries. You will also support audits, traceability and the wider Food Safety and Quality system. The ideal candidate will have strong specifications & customer-facing experience in a Food or Beverage Manufacturing environment and will have a good understanding of food legislation, labelling/artwork and BRC standards. If you’re looking to progress in your career as a Technical specialist by joining a growing business that invests in its staff, this is the role for you. Key responsibilities: Generate and manage customer specifications and retailer portals, ensuring full legal and compliance accuracy Support NPD by completing spec sign-off, artwork approval and label compliance checks Respond to technical customer queries and support key accounts with accurate information Assist with audits, including traceability and mass balance, maintaining compliance standards Support the food safety and quality management system, including non-conformance investigations and continuous improvement Ideal candidates will have: Strong experience managing customer specifications and retailer portals within a food or beverage manufacturing environment Solid knowledge of food legislation, labelling requirements and BRC standards Ideally holding relevant qualifications such as HACCP/Food Safety Level 3, Internal Auditor Training or a Food Science degree Apply today by clicking the link or emailing your CV to stuart.goble@reed.com

Technical Coordinator - Food Manufacturing Salary Negotiable DOE + 24 Days Holiday + Health Plan + Professional Development Support South Manchester Do you come from a Technical or Specifications background in the Food & Beverage sector and want to progress into a more varied role, providing you with a platform to take on new responsibilities and work cross-functionally with a wide range of customers and departments? This rapidly growing family-owned Food Manufacturing company has received multimillion-pound investments and won numerous awards in recent years as a result of their focus on building a great work environment and a positive company culture. They supply to a variety of high-profile retailers and foodservice clients and have achieved BRC AA+ rating. As a Technical Coordinator, you will lead on specifications, ensuring accurate customer specs & retailer portals meet requirements. You will support NPD through spec sign-off, artwork approval and label compliance, while handling technical queries. You will also support audits, traceability and the wider Food Safety and Quality system. The ideal candidate will have strong specifications & customer-facing experience in a Food or Beverage Manufacturing environment and will have a good understanding of food legislation, labelling/artwork and BRC standards. If you’re looking to progress in your career as a Technical specialist by joining a growing business that invests in its staff, this is the role for you. Key responsibilities: Generate and manage customer specifications and retailer portals, ensuring full legal and compliance accuracy Support NPD by completing spec sign-off, artwork approval and label compliance checks Respond to technical customer queries and support key accounts with accurate information Assist with audits, including traceability and mass balance, maintaining compliance standards Support the food safety and quality management system, including non-conformance investigations and continuous improvement Ideal candidates will have: Strong experience managing customer specifications and retailer portals within a food or beverage manufacturing environment Solid knowledge of food legislation, labelling requirements and BRC standards Ideally holding relevant qualifications such as HACCP/Food Safety Level 3, Internal Auditor Training or a Food Science degree Apply today by clicking the link or emailing your CV to stuart.goble@reed.com

Job Title: Paint Preparation Technician (2 Positions) Location: Hungerford Salary: £32,000 per annum Working Hours Monday to Friday: 7:30am – 4:30pm Overtime available, paid at 1.5x hourly rate Overview We are currently recruiting for 2 Paint Preparation Technicians to join our team in Hungerford. This role involves working with composite panels, including fibreglass and carbon fibre materials, preparing them to a high standard for painting. Key Responsibilities Prepare composite panels for paint finishing, including: Filling imperfections Sanding surfaces to a smooth finish Ensuring panels are ready for painting Handle fragile materials such as fibreglass and carbon fibre with care Inspect surfaces to ensure quality standards are met prior to painting Work closely with the paint spraying/finishing team Maintain a clean and safe working environment Requirements Previous experience in a paint preparation, finishing, or similar role Experience working with composite materials (fibreglass/carbon fibre) is highly desirable Background in automotive, paint spraying, or finishing environments preferred Strong attention to detail and quality Ability to work with delicate materials carefully Desirable Skills Experience in automotive body shops or manufacturing environments Knowledge of paint processes and surface finishing techniques What We Offer Competitive salary of £32,000 per annum Opportunity to work with high-quality, specialist materials Supportive team environment

Job Title: Paint Preparation Technician (2 Positions) Location: Hungerford Salary: £32,000 per annum Working Hours Monday to Friday: 7:30am – 4:30pm Overtime available, paid at 1.5x hourly rate Overview We are currently recruiting for 2 Paint Preparation Technicians to join our team in Hungerford. This role involves working with composite panels, including fibreglass and carbon fibre materials, preparing them to a high standard for painting. Key Responsibilities Prepare composite panels for paint finishing, including: Filling imperfections Sanding surfaces to a smooth finish Ensuring panels are ready for painting Handle fragile materials such as fibreglass and carbon fibre with care Inspect surfaces to ensure quality standards are met prior to painting Work closely with the paint spraying/finishing team Maintain a clean and safe working environment Requirements Previous experience in a paint preparation, finishing, or similar role Experience working with composite materials (fibreglass/carbon fibre) is highly desirable Background in automotive, paint spraying, or finishing environments preferred Strong attention to detail and quality Ability to work with delicate materials carefully Desirable Skills Experience in automotive body shops or manufacturing environments Knowledge of paint processes and surface finishing techniques What We Offer Competitive salary of £32,000 per annum Opportunity to work with high-quality, specialist materials Supportive team environment

Job Title: Paint Preparation Technician (2 Positions) Location: Hungerford Salary: £32,000 per annum Working Hours Monday to Friday: 7:30am – 4:30pm Overtime available, paid at 1.5x hourly rate Overview We are currently recruiting for 2 Paint Preparation Technicians to join our team in Hungerford. This role involves working with composite panels, including fibreglass and carbon fibre materials, preparing them to a high standard for painting. Key Responsibilities Prepare composite panels for paint finishing, including: Filling imperfections Sanding surfaces to a smooth finish Ensuring panels are ready for painting Handle fragile materials such as fibreglass and carbon fibre with care Inspect surfaces to ensure quality standards are met prior to painting Work closely with the paint spraying/finishing team Maintain a clean and safe working environment Requirements Previous experience in a paint preparation, finishing, or similar role Experience working with composite materials (fibreglass/carbon fibre) is highly desirable Background in automotive, paint spraying, or finishing environments preferred Strong attention to detail and quality Ability to work with delicate materials carefully Desirable Skills Experience in automotive body shops or manufacturing environments Knowledge of paint processes and surface finishing techniques What We Offer Competitive salary of £32,000 per annum Opportunity to work with high-quality, specialist materials Supportive team environment

REED are delighted to be assisting a Major NI Client with the Recruitment of a Group Buyer to join a growing and dynamic business based in their Castledawson site. Group Buyer Castledawson, Northern Ireland £50,000 – £55,000 (circa) The Opportunity An exciting opportunity for an experienced Buyer to take full ownership of procurement within a growing, multi-service construction and FM business. This is a key hire, offering real influence to shape strategy, drive cost efficiency, and build a high-performing supply chain. This is a standalone role with strong visibility across the business—ideal for an established Buyer or a Senior QS/Estimator ready to step up. Key Responsibilities Procurement & Supply Chain Leadership Own and develop buying strategy across subcontractors, labour, materials and group spend Audit and optimise current supply chain, reducing risk and improving commercial performance Build and manage a structured approved supplier network Commercial Management Negotiate supplier agreements and group pricing frameworks Implement robust subcontract and supply contracts (incl. CIS/IR35 compliance) Drive cost savings, margin protection and value through supplier engagement Depot & Materials Buying Oversee buying across multiple depot locations Standardise suppliers, pricing and stock frameworks Monitor spend, demand trends and identify savings opportunities Governance & Performance Introduce clear procurement processes, controls and reporting Track supplier performance and drive continuous improvement Report on spend, savings and supply chain performance at senior level Support tenders with commercially sound supply chain input About You Essential: Proven experience in buying/procurement within construction, M&E or FM Strong track record managing subcontractors and supplier relationships Experience negotiating contracts and delivering measurable cost savings Knowledge of CIS, IR35 and construction supply chain compliance Ability to work autonomously and implement new processes Desirable: Experience with depot/stores or multi-site buying Familiarity with public sector frameworks or supplier platforms (e.g. Causeway, Achilles) CIPS (or working towards) Why Apply? Opportunity to build and lead a procurement function from the ground up High-impact role with genuine influence on business performance Growing, ambitious organisation with long-term career potential

REED are delighted to be assisting a Major Client with the Recruitment of a HR Generalist in a growing organisation who have a fantastic reputation across N.I based in their Coleraine Office. HR Generalist Coleraine | £30,000 | 40 hours | Flexible start/finish times The Opportunity We’re recruiting for a proactive and organised HR Assistant to support a busy and fast-paced HR function. This is a hands-on role offering excellent exposure across administration, HR processes and employee relations, helping to ease workload at Advisor level. Perfect for someone ready to step up and build practical ER experience. Key Responsibilities Provide day-to-day HR administrative support across the employee lifecycle Assist with employee relations cases, including note-taking and case prep Maintain HR systems, employee records and documentation Support recruitment, onboarding and pre-employment checks Handle HR queries from employees and managers Process starters, leavers, absence and contract changes Support audits, reporting and HR process improvements Liaise with payroll to ensure data accuracy What We’re Looking For Minimum 1 year’s experience in an HR admin role Exposure to or strong interest in employee relations Highly organised with strong attention to detail Confident communicator with a professional, discreet approach Able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment Comfortable using HR systems and MS Office What’s on Offer Salary: £30,000 Flexible start and finish times 40-hour working week Strong opportunity to develop ER experience Supportive and collaborative HR team

Location: Bradford Job Type: Temporary (with potential to become permanent) Start Date: Immediate Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm Role Overview We are currently recruiting for a Warehouse Operative to join our key client based in Bradford. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and is looking for a role with long-term potential. The successful candidate will play a vital role in supporting day-to-day warehouse operations, ensuring goods are prepared, packed, and dispatched efficiently. Key Responsibilities Picking and packing customer orders accurately Pre-packing goods ready for dispatch Preparing deliveries in line with deadlines Handling goods in a safe and efficient manner Maintaining a clean and organised working environment Supporting general warehouse duties as required Candidate Requirements Essential: Previous experience working in a warehouse environment Experience with picking and packing Ability to work in a fast-paced setting Reliable, punctual, and hardworking Safety boots (must be worn on site) Desirable: Experience working in a high-volume warehouse Good attention to detail Team player with a positive attitude What’s on Offer Immediate start Monday to Friday working (no weekends) Opportunity to secure a permanent position Experience with a reputable and well-established client Supportive working environment How to Apply If you are available immediately and looking for a warehouse role with the potential to become permanent, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to be considered.