Procurement Engineer 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract (FTC) Location: Oxford Pay Rate: 26 - 40 per hour Working Hours: 37 hours per week (7.5 hours per day) Working Pattern: Monday to Friday with flexible working hours. Full-time office attendance is required during the initial onboarding period. Following this, the role will transition to a hybrid working model with 3 days per week onsite. Travel: Up to 20% international travel required. The Opportunity An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Procurement Engineer to join a global engineering and technology organisation supporting the development of highly advanced products used worldwide. This role sits at the intersection of Engineering, Procurement, and Supply Chain, offering the chance to influence sourcing strategies, drive cost optimisation initiatives, and work closely with international suppliers and cross-functional teams. Key Responsibilities Develop and implement sourcing...

Job Purpose The ideal candidate will be responsible for working on / around manual machines, which follows a progressively growing production schedule. The individual will be given on onsite training for the role, which is mainly hands on, running mills, lathes alongside pressing out and jigging up metal segments. The individual will solely work within our Drive Plate Assembly department, sourcing, prepping and drilling friction material ready for assembly. The ideal candidate would be required to weekly conduct van driving to collect and drop off raw materials from our suppliers. Additional duties will be required to support other departments when needed which will include using fly & hydraulic presses. Typical Activities Running manual machines Lathe Mill Pillar Drill Fly Press Hydraulic Press Glue Oven Producing finished friction material segments to build specifications. Fulfil requirements of raw material production forecasting....

Join Our Team at Smurfit Westrock! Are you searching for a workplace that values you and your growth? At Smurfit Westrock, we re committed to sustainability, employee well-being, and personal development. About Us We are a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging. Our focus is on the health and safety of our employees, the well-being of our communities, and delivering exceptional service to our customers. We support our team members to reach their full potential in an inclusive environment that values diversity. The Role The Weekend Site Engineering Supervisor is responsible for leading hands?on maintenance and reliability activities during weekend operations. The role ensures the safe, reliable, and efficient completion of the Preventative Planned Maintenance (PPM) of the plant and equipment by planning, scheduling and recording the required work, and driving asset care and reliability standards across the site. This is role requires a strong focus on...

Procurement Engineer Location: Oxfordshire Rate: 40 per hour (Umbrella) Contract: 12 Months About the Role We are currently seeking an experienced Procurement Engineer to join a leading global organisation at the forefront of healthcare innovation. Based in Oxfordshire, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge medical imaging technology that improves access to healthcare worldwide. As a Procurement Engineer, you will take ownership of a diverse portfolio of globally sourced components, driving long-term sourcing strategies and ensuring a resilient and cost-effective supply chain. This role offers a high level of autonomy and the opportunity to influence strategic sourcing decisions within a collaborative, international environment. Key Responsibilities Act as a technical interface between Procurement, R&D, and suppliers, supporting cost analysis throughout the product lifecycle Drive cost optimisation initiatives including:...

Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer Salary: £44,000 Location: Banbury / Oxfordshire Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday - Double Days (6am to 2pm, 2pm to 10pm) Excellent Benefits Include: Outstanding training & development opportunities Strong pension contribution Life assurance Employee perks & benefits scheme About the Company A highly reputable and financially secure business with a global presence and annual turnover exceeding £100m. As a market leader within their industry, they continue to invest heavily in the latest automation and manufacturing technology. The site is currently undergoing an exciting £8m production line installation project, supporting continued growth across their portfolio of 100+ products supplied to major retailers nationwide. The company is known for investing in its engineers, offering: Ongoing OEM and technical training Further education support through local colleges Health & Safety development programmes...

Job Title : Mechanical Technician Location: Culham, Oxfordshire - on site Contract Duration : 12 Months Daily Rate: £ 35/hr (Umbrella Maximum) IR35 Status : Inside IR35 Primarily to support the Assembly Team during shutdown, including preparation for shutdown activities. Secondarily to support general mechanical tasks within the Systems Unit when required. Mechanical systems to include vacuum, cooling, pressurised and electro-magnetic. This shall include construction of new systems and maintenance of existing systems including fault finding, and repair. As a mechanical technician you would be expected to supervise mechanical fitters and other junior craft effort. The exact duties will be determined by the individual s skills and experience. Perform maintenance, improvements and modifications by undertaking a wide range of works including large installation programmes during shutdowns and interventions to maximise the efficiency and availability of the system during...

Technical Project Manager NPI Oxford £60k - £68k plus benefits: MARS Recruitment is proud to have partnered a world leading specialist manufacturer in the search for a Technical Project Manager to lead technical innovation and NPI based projects in a high tech - low volume highly technical complex mechanical systems. On a day-to-day basis the Technical Project Manager will manage the NPI project process of bespoke products, ensuring these projects are delivered on time, on cost and on quality from cradle to grave. This is an incredibly varied Technical Project Manager role which requires a high level of technical acumen, ideally within cryogenics, magnetics or similar scientific instrumentation. The successful Technical Project Manager will be educated to degree level or equivalent in a relevant engineering, science or mathematics based degree. You will need to have a keen interest in physics, engineering, science, magnetics or cryogenics. Other key areas of...

Production Engineer Witney Jigs & Tooling £45,000pa - £50,000pa plus bonus & benefits: An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Production Engineer with experience of working with Jigs and Tooling to join a well-established specialist manufacturer in the Witney area. This business has been heavily investing in new machinery, tooling and equipment. This Production Engineer role is vital to the company s growth plans over the coming years. On a day to day basis the Production Engineer will be responsible for: Creating & maintaining Technical Specifications for products and components including PDM, BOMs & production routings Introduction of new products to manufacturing including tooling design Ensuring Work instructions & SOP's meet the technical 'critical x's' of the specifications Problem solving on products & part design Process improvements & manufacturing efficiency to improve production costs & quality Product...

Commercial Estimating Engineer 55,000 - 60,000 Location - Abingdon Monday-Thursday: 08:00-16:30 - Friday: 08:00-15:30 MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB Evaluate customer enquiry requirements for machined components and assemblies. To estimate manufacturing costs, and produce quotes accurately within a timely manner. Liaise with customers technically as required and take ownership of contracts and manage to completion. Complete contract review obligations to the highest standard; aim at "right first time". MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES Produce optimum method and estimates from drawings or digitally provided data, capture all relevant information and provide clear narratives where required, within the allocated timeframe Project manage new business, generate project plan and necessary documentation Create clear and concise quotes and submits quotes for review prior to submission Complete & conduct quick load as a priority for a new...

Quality Engineer Location - Abingdon Up to 55,00 Monday-Thursday: 08:00-16:30Friday: 08:00-15:30 Principal Purpose of Job (including main objectives) To deliver professional quality engineering service to the business with primary focus on Manufacturing Quality control requirements. _ Desirable Qualifications, Experience & Training. Essential: A minimum of FIVE years recent experience as a Quality Engineer or equivalent related function. PC literate with competence in Microsoft Office. Ability to train employees in quality related subjects. Sound knowledge of inspection techniques, including: the ability to interpret complex mechanical engineering drawings and determine appropriate measuring techniques. the ability to produce credible inspection and associated reports. Good Project Management and liaising regularly with both customers and suppliers. Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship....

CNC Miller/Programmer Abingdon, OX14 50,000 per annum Proactive Global currently has an exciting opportunity for an experienced CNC Miller/Programmer to begin work for a leading manufacturing and production business in Abingdon . The idle candidate will be Operating, programming, and setting up all type of CNC mills. Skills Required: - Preferably a minimum of 5 years programming and operating 3, 4 & 5 Axis CNC machines. - Must be proficient in Heidenhain controls with additional experience in Fanuc controls preferable but not required. - Ability to undertake and be responsible of their own quality, competent in using MTE and completing quality reports. - Previous experience on Doosan, Matsuura, Mazak. - Ability to produce part to tight tolerances of around 20mm. - Experience with milling large parts up to 2.5m. Key Responsibility: - Programming, setting and operating CNC Milling Machines. - Reading and interpreting from engineering drawings to...

Project Engineer Capital Equipment Chipping Norton £40,000pa - £50,000pa plus bonus: MARS have registered an exceptional opportunity for a Project Engineer who is passionate about delivering technical industrial based projects into a high-volume manufacturing environment. The Project Engineer will be working across departments, solving complex engineering challenges, and delivering real operational improvements. On a day-to-day basis you will manage the full lifecycle of industrial capital equipment and manufacturing projects, covering injection moulding, robotics, automation and more, ensuring they are delivered safely, on time, and within budget. This is a great opportunity for a Project Engineer who enjoys hands-on project delivery, working closely with engineering teams, operations, and external contractors to make things happen. Our client is happy looking at an experienced Project Engineer or someone with 1-2 years experience and is looking for more scope and projects...

We are currently seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer for an exciting contract opportunity within a highly technical industrial and engineering environment based in Oxfordshire. This role offers the chance to work on complex electrical systems, plant upgrades, maintenance projects, and engineering improvements within a large-scale operational facility. The Role The successful candidate will provide electrical engineering support across a range of operational and project activities. You will be involved in electrical design support, fault investigation, commissioning, maintenance planning, and technical problem solving within a safety-critical environment. Key Responsibilities Support electrical engineering and maintenance activities across site Provide technical expertise for electrical systems and infrastructure Assist with design reviews, modifications, and upgrades Carry out fault finding and root cause analysis on electrical equipment Support commissioning...

NPI Engineer Chipping Norton £45,000pa - £50,000pa plus bonus & benefits: Our client is a leading manufacturer within their industry with further plans to expand and develop their business in the coming years. To aid with this growth, and to support their Managing Director, they are looking for an NPI Engineer to focus on developing and nurturing new products from concept, into production, and product launch. On a day-to-day basis you will work in a small New Product Development team, who develop innovative cutting-edge products within certain markets. Your role will be to take these potential products through prototyping, internal and customer field testing, and then into product launch. You will be involved in every stage of this process, as well as working with the customers pre and post product launch. Key NPI Engineer experience: Previous experience of working in NPD or NPI environment preferably within a manufacturing or industrial engineering capacity...

Maintenance Engineer Banbury 40,000 Monday to Friday - 8.30am - 4.30pm Benefits:- Enhanced Pension Scheme 33 Days Holiday (Rising to 40 with length of service) Life Assurance x3 Discounts Platform Long Service Awards Our client is the most recognisable name in their industry and now looking for a maintenance engineer to join their business. They have a reputation for investing in their engineers, through training courses and structured development plans. Role & Responsibilities: Following PPM schedule and reacting to breakdowns Assisting with continuous improvement and machinery upgrade projects Responsibility for ensuring all production machinery and factory equipment is maintained to reduce downtime Mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic maintenance Knowledge, Skills & Experience: Ability to problem solve and implement corrective actions BTEC Level 3 in Engineering or higher Experience as a...