Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer (FMCG) - Days Derby 45,000 per annum Monday-Thursday 7am - 4pm / Friday 7am-12pm A well-established and fast-paced FMCG manufacturer in Derby is seeking a skilled Maintenance Engineer to join their engineering team on a permanent days-based shift. This is a great opportunity to work in a high-volume production environment where reliability, efficiency, and continuous improvement are key. Key Responsibilities: Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance on production machinery Diagnose and fault-find on electrical and mechanical systems Minimise downtime and ensure production targets are met Support continuous improvement initiatives and equipment upgrades Maintain accurate maintenance records and comply with health & safety standards Requirements: Proven experience as a Maintenance Engineer within an FMCG or fast-paced manufacturing environment Strong electrical and/or mechanical fault-finding...

Production Engineer Derby Circa £50,000 Permanent The Opportunity Are you a seasoned Mechanical Engineer who thrives in a fast-paced production environment? A leading name in the rail industry is looking for a Production Engineer to join their newly expanded Derby facility. This is a high-impact role where you can truly "own the outcome." With significant group investment driving expansion into Passenger, Tram, and Freight markets, you will have the opportunity to influence production efficiencies, mentor junior staff, and play a key role in high-profile bogie overhaul projects. If you are looking for a role with a diverse technical spread and the chance to implement your own process improvements, this is the platform to accelerate your career. Responsibilities: Provide lead engineering support for bogie and wagon overhaul activities, acting as the technical "go-to" for the shop floor. Manually develop and update complex Bills of Materials (BOMs) and manage part...

Project Planner Derby up to £39,000 Permanent The Opportunity Are you a "thinker" who enjoys peeling back the layers of a project plan rather than just inputting data? A leading rail specialist in Derby is looking for a Project Planner to join them during a period of significant expansion. This isn't a role where you will simply follow a manual; it s an opportunity to put your own stamp on the planning function. You will be instrumental in bridging the gap between workshop production and high-level project milestones, helping to navigate "the grey" as the business implements new QMS processes and scales its operations. Responsibilities: Maintain and evolve detailed project plans, ensuring alignment between ERP (Sage) data and MS Project schedules. Take ownership of work order management, ensuring accurate tracking of overhaul activities and vehicle maintenance. Actively support risk management and Estimate at Completion (EAC) reporting to drive informed...

Operations Coordinator Derby up to £32,000 Permanent The Opportunity Are you a proactive "get-it-done" professional who thrives in a fast-paced engineering environment? We are looking for an Operations Coordinator to act as the central engine room for a leading rail specialist in Derby. This isn't a role for someone who wants to sit back; it s for a self-starter who understands the "why" behind their tasks and can work autonomously to ensure site projects are mobilised, tracked, and delivered to the highest standard. With a full order book and a focus on internal progression, this role offers a platform to truly grow your career within a thriving industry. Responsibilities: Project Coordination: Act as the central point of contact between site teams and management, leading the mobilisation and demobilisation of field projects. Planning & Resources: Coordinate the deployment of personnel and equipment, ensuring the right assets are in the right place at the...

Quality Engineer Derby £40,000 - £45,000 Permanent The Opportunity Ford & Stanley are proud to be partnering with a leading rail specialist in Derby to appoint a proactive Quality Engineer . This is a rare "blank canvas" opportunity to join an expanding engineering business that is moving from a reactive to a proactive quality culture. Our client has a full order book and is looking for a specialist who wants to put their own stamp on a Quality Management System. If you enjoy the challenge of identifying root causes and developing new processes from scratch to ensure "Right-First-Time" delivery, this is the perfect career move for you. Responsibilities: Proactive Quality Management: Identify internal non-conformances early to prevent them from becoming external issues; lead 8D investigations and root-cause analysis. System Development: Rather than just following existing rules, you will support the business in writing and developing new quality processes...

Quality Inspector required. Do you have previous experience visually and dimensionally checking components? The Basics: Role: Quality Inspector Location: Derby Shift and Pay: Monday to Thursday 6.00am to 6.00pm (48hrs - days only) 17.41 per hour / 43,455 per annum + Overtime = earnings of 46,000 and upwards achievable Overtime: Paid at x1.5 Mon-Sat and double on Sundays Holidays/Benefits: 25 days + 8 bank holidays, after every 5 years' service an extra day holiday up to a max of 4 days, annual pay rises negotiated yearly, pension, modern work environment, free parking, uniform. Overview: We now require a Quality Inspector to join the inspection department. You will be tasked to inspect machined and fabricated components with hand help measuring tools associated within a precision engineering environment. Working in a modern purpose-built manufacturing facility for a high-end precision engineering business. The ideal candidate / Quality inspector may have some of...