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Role: Engineering Planner
Location: Birmingham
Hours: 8:30 am-4:30 pm, Monday-Friday
Our client is a well-established manufacturer with a strong focus on continuous improvement, reliability, and health/safety.
They foster a culture that values the development of staff and processes.
As an Engineering Planner, you will play a crucial role in coordinating site maintenance planning to ensure a cost-effective, reliability-centred, and efficient maintenance work order system.
Working closely with other departments, you will contribute to the smooth operation of the facility by creating and updating scheduled maintenance activities, managing work backlogs, and supporting the use of SAP PM/BI/MRS/MM for structured maintenance plans and historical documentation.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Coordinate agreed maintenance plans and create and update scheduled maintenance activities
- Allocate parts and materials, and assist with production work order generation and management
- Plan and organise day-to-day maintenance activities and shut-down coordination
- Control and populate the engineering plan, and manage work backlogs
- Support the use of SAP PM/BI/MRS/MM for structured maintenance plans and historical documentation
- Schedule workload for Multiskilled Shift Technicians and review SAP Plant Maintenance modules
- Act as a site contact for contract labour and ensure equipment is maintained to a high standard
- Carry out risk assessments, attend/organise courses and meetings, and raise and manage work orders
The ideal candidate:
- Previous experience in a similar role
- Familiarity with SAP PM/BI/MRS/MM
- Strong scheduling and planning skills
- Experience within engineering or manufacturing industries (desirable)
- Minimum 5 GCSEs
On top of a competitive base salary, you will also be eligible to earn a company bonus, overtime, an enhanced company pension, holiday allowance including 3 x 18 consecutive days off, and other benefits, including full access to onsite facilities (gym and canteen).
At KHR we take care to ensure that you are represented as well as possible so it is worth checking your CV for layout, spelling and grammar as well as making sure it is up to date before you submit.
If you feel you need to highlight particular qualifications, skills or relevant experience with regards to a specific role then please add a cover letter or a preface page.
This does not need to be formatted in the same manner.
In addition, if your CV is heavy with graphics etc, please could you also submit a "clean" copy in Word.
Thank you.
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Type: Permanent Location: Birmingham, England
Start: 01/02/2026
Salary / Rate: + Company Benefits
Posted: 2026-01-05 23:35:02
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Forklift Driver (Pivot Steer / Reach Truck)
Paddock Wood, Kent
£32,000pa
5 shifts per week
KHR is working with a Warehouse based in Paddock Wood who is looking to hire a Forklift Driver on a temporary-to-permanent basis.
Responsibilities of the Forklift Driver will include:
- Operating Bendi / Flexi / Pivot Steer FLT
- Heavy Lifting when required
- Handling inbound goods, outbound orders
- Maintaining accurate inventory and stock-level records
- Ensuring that all health and safety procedures are followed
Candidate Profile
- Must hold a valid external Reach Truck licence
- Prior experience working in a busy warehouse
- Have an adequate understanding of the English language for H&S
- Own and wear a pair of safety boots and a Hi-vis jacket
Operatives can be scheduled in 5 days across 7.
Saturday & Sunday are treated as a normal day.
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Type: Contract Location: Paddock Wood, England
Start: 05/01/2026
Salary / Rate: £30000 - £32000 per annum
Posted: 2025-12-29 17:00:16
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Quality Assurance (QA) Operative - Night Shift
Rochester | Monday to Thursday 6pm - 6am | £30,000 - £31,000pa
KHR is partnering with a distinguished manufacturer who is on the hunt for a highly efficient and hands-on quality assurance professional looking for an exciting QA role.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong background in the food manufacturing industry who has hands-on practical experience and a keen eye for detail.
Position Overview
As the QA Operative, you will be responsible for conducting thorough quality inspection checks on products, ensuring they meet the required specifications.
You will work closely with the Production team to resolve any quality issues, implement corrective actions, and drive a strong food safety and quality culture within the organisation.
Responsibilities
- Conduct quality inspections to ensure products meet specifications.
- Report and quarantine non-conformances, ensuring corrective actions are completed.
- Support continuous improvement, right-first-time performance, and waste reduction.
- Calibrate equipment and maintain up-to-date calibration records.
- Swab and release equipment post-cleaning for production use.
- Perform positive release of finished goods to verify quality standards.
- Accurately complete all documentation and maintain traceability.
- Log and investigate foreign body rejections.
- Conduct internal audits, report findings, and implement corrective measures.
- Assist with shelf-life testing and microbiological sampling.
- Uphold the Quality Management System, promoting food safety and quality culture.
- Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and internal procedures.
Candidate Profile
- Positive can-do attitude, proactive approach, and passion for quality
- Excellent attention to detail
- Ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team
- Strong people skills and excellent communication (written and verbal)
- Be computer literate
- Previous experience in QA, preferably in Food Manufacturing (desirable)
- Experience with BRC and/or GMP (desirable)
- Knowledge of HACCP principles and an understanding of Quality Control principles (desirable)
Benefits
- Company events and activities
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free on-site parking
- Referral programme
- x1.5 overtime rate
- 20 days holiday + bank holidays (+ an extra day for each year of service, capped at 1 week)
- Service rewards
- Private healthcare
- Annual salary reviews
At KHR we take care to ensure that you are represented as well as possible so it is worth checking your CV for layout, spelling and grammar as well as making sure it is up to date before you submit.
If you feel you need to highlight particular qualifications, skills or relevant experience with regards to a specific role then please add a cover letter or a preface page.
This does not need to be formatted in the same manner.
In addition, if your CV is heavy with graphics etc, please could you also submit a "clean" copy in Word.
Thank you.
KH Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
KHR - Recruitment Specialists is a trading name of KH Recruitment Ltd Keep in touch with us online for job alerts, industry updates and market...
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Type: Permanent Location: Snodland, England
Start: 28/01/2026
Salary / Rate: £30000 - £31000 per annum + Holiday, Pension, Parking, Overtime
Posted: 2025-12-29 08:00:34
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Role: Machine Operative
Location: Rochester
Hours: Various shifts available across days and nights
Salary: £26,000 - £33,000 DOE
Our client is seeking skilled Machine Operatives to join their team in Rochester.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the production of high-quality products while growing your career in a dynamic and supportive environment.
Position Overview
As a Machine Operative, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the consistent production of high-quality products.
You will be responsible for setting, tooling, and operating machinery, as well as monitoring product quality and adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) standards.
Your attention to detail and commitment to excellence will contribute to the company's success and reputation in the industry.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Ensure adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) standards at all times
- Set, tool, and operate machinery to produce products consistently to the required specifications
- Load and unload products from machines
- Monitor product quality and make necessary adjustments to improve machinery efficiency
- Complete paperwork to GMP standards and perform daily machine checks
- Maintain a clean work environment and report any issues to line managers
- Lift ingredients and machine parts up to 25 kg
- Adhere to site Health and Safety and Food Safety regulations
Candidate Profile
- Ability to work at speed with high attention to detail
- Basic tool setting/machine operating skills
- Ability to lift ingredients and machine parts up to 25 kg
- Understanding of GMP standards
- Effective communication and problem-solving skills
- Desire to learn and progress within the company
Benefits (eligible once on a permanent contract)
- Company events and activities
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free on-site parking
- Referral programme
- x1.5 overtime rate
- 20 days holiday + bank holidays (+ an extra day for each year of service, capped at 1 week)
- Service rewards
- Private healthcare
- Annual salary reviews
At KHR we take care to ensure that you are represented as well as possible so it is worth checking your CV for layout, spelling and grammar as well as making sure it is up to date before you submit.
If you feel you need to highlight particular qualifications, skills or relevant experience with regards to a specific role then please add a cover letter or a preface page.
This does not need to be formatted in the same manner.
In addition, if your CV is heavy with graphics etc, please could you also submit a "clean" copy in Word.
Thank you.
KH Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
KHR - Recruitment Specialists is a trading name of KH Recruitment Ltd Keep in touch with us online for job alerts, industry updates and market...
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Type: Permanent Location: Rochester, England
Start: 05/01/2026
Salary / Rate: £26000 - £33000 per annum + Benefits
Posted: 2025-12-29 08:00:33
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Role: Production and Packing Operative
Location: Rochester
Hours: Various shifts available across days and nights
Salary: £25,000 - £28,000 DOE
Our client is seeking skilled Production and Packing Operatives to join their team in Rochester.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the production and dispatch of high-quality products while growing your career in a dynamic and supportive environment.
Position Overview
As the Production and Packing Operative, you will be working on a fast-moving production line packing products, performing quality checks on the product and setting, monitoring and cleaning of filling and packing machinery.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Ensure adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) standards at all times
- Set, tool, and operate filling, labelling and packing machinery
- Monitor product quality and make necessary adjustments to improve machinery efficiency
- Checking of batch numbers and material quality before use against the assigned paperwork
- Working on an assembly line at a required speed to ensure that set targets and KPI's are met
- Reporting of defects and machinery defects to the production manager
- Picking and packaging finished goods
- Complete paperwork to GMP standards and perform daily machine checks
- Maintain a clean work environment and report any issues to line managers
- Lift ingredients and machine parts up to 25 kg
- Adhere to site Health and Safety and Food Safety regulations
Candidate Profile
- Ability to work at speed with high attention to detail
- Basic tool setting/machine operating skills
- Ability to lift ingredients and machine parts up to 25 kg
- Understanding of GMP standards
- Effective communication and problem-solving skills
- Desire to learn and progress within the company
Benefits
- Company events and activities
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free on-site parking
- Referral programme
- x1.5 overtime rate
- 20 days holiday + bank holidays (+ an extra day for each year of service, capped at 1 week)
- Service rewards
- Private healthcare
- Annual salary reviews
At KHR we take care to ensure that you are represented as well as possible so it is worth checking your CV for layout, spelling and grammar as well as making sure it is up to date before you submit.
If you feel you need to highlight particular qualifications, skills or relevant experience with regards to a specific role then please add a cover letter or a preface page.
This does not need to be formatted in the same manner.
In addition, if your CV is heavy with graphics etc, please could you also submit a "clean" copy in Word.
Thank you.
KH Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
KHR - Recruitment Specialists is a trading name of KH Recruitment Ltd Keep in touch with us online for job alerts, industry updates and market...
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Type: Permanent Location: Rochester, England
Start: 18/01/2026
Salary / Rate: £25000 - £28000 per annum + + Benefits
Posted: 2025-12-29 08:00:31
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Quality Assurance (QA) Operative
Rochester | Monday to Friday 8.30 am - 5.00 pm | £27,000 - £28,000pa
KHR is partnering with a distinguished manufacturer who is on the hunt for a highly efficient and hands-on quality assurance professional looking for an exciting QA role.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong background in the food manufacturing industry who has hands-on practical experience and a keen eye for detail.
Position Overview
As the QA Operative, you will be responsible for conducting thorough quality inspection checks on products, ensuring they meet the required specifications.
You will work closely with the Production team to resolve any quality issues, implement corrective actions, and drive a strong food safety and quality culture within the organisation.
Responsibilities
- Conduct quality inspections to ensure products meet specifications.
- Report and quarantine non-conformances, ensuring corrective actions are completed.
- Support continuous improvement, right-first-time performance, and waste reduction.
- Calibrate equipment and maintain up-to-date calibration records.
- Swab and release equipment post-cleaning for production use.
- Perform positive release of finished goods to verify quality standards.
- Accurately complete all documentation and maintain traceability.
- Log and investigate foreign body rejections.
- Conduct internal audits, report findings, and implement corrective measures.
- Assist with shelf-life testing and microbiological sampling.
- Uphold the Quality Management System, promoting food safety and quality culture.
- Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and internal procedures.
Candidate Profile
- Positive can-do attitude, proactive approach, and passion for quality
- Excellent attention to detail
- Ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team
- Strong people skills and excellent communication (written and verbal)
- Be computer literate
- Previous experience in QA, preferably in Food Manufacturing (desirable)
- Experience with BRC and/or GMP (desirable)
- Knowledge of HACCP principles and an understanding of Quality Control principles (desirable)
Benefits
- Company events and activities
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free on-site parking
- Referral programme
- x1.5 overtime rate
- 20 days holiday + bank holidays (+ an extra day for each year of service, capped at 1 week)
- Service rewards
- Private healthcare
- Annual salary reviews
At KHR we take care to ensure that you are represented as well as possible so it is worth checking your CV for layout, spelling and grammar as well as making sure it is up to date before you submit.
If you feel you need to highlight particular qualifications, skills or relevant experience with regards to a specific role then please add a cover letter or a preface page.
This does not need to be formatted in the same manner.
In addition, if your CV is heavy with graphics etc, please could you also submit a "clean" copy in Word.
Thank you.
KH Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
KHR - Recruitment Specialists is a trading name of KH Recruitment Ltd Keep in touch with us online for job alerts, industry updates and market...
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Type: Permanent Location: Snodland, England
Start: 28/01/2026
Salary / Rate: £27000 - £28000 per annum + Holiday, Pension, Parking, Overtime
Posted: 2025-12-29 08:00:31
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Trainee Workshop Technicians
Salary: £24K-26K Dependent on experience + Benefits
8-5 Monday to Thursday, & Friday 8 - 4.30 pm, and every other Friday 12.30 pm Finish.
My client is looking for self-motivated individuals who are flexible, take pride in their work, and want to be part of a business with an exciting future.
Full training will be given.
This is a great opportunity for someone looking to join a friendly company that enjoys working with small devices, looking to learn and grow within a technical environment.
This position has huge potential for the right person.
Basic duties will include:
- Repair and servicing of electronic devices, including bar code readers, PPS (point of sale) devices, as well as monitors and computers, and chip and pin (payment) devices
- Managing spare parts usage using our IT database system
- Testing units to meet with quality control procedures
- Co-operation with logistics and production support departments
Candidate requirements:
- Broadly understood knowledge in the field of electronics, the basics of building computers and electronic devices
- Basic knowledge of computer science
- An additional advantage will be an education in electronics / electrotechnics and experience in electronics repairs and maintenance
Personal Skills
- Candidates must demonstrate an aptitude for working with small hand tools/soldering, etc.
and have an eye for detail
- Must have the ability to work to deadlines and achieve high-quality standards
- Competent with working alone on computers, including using specialist manufacturers
calibration programs (training provided)
- Knowledge of taking apart and working with computers, mobiles or electrical devices.
My client offers the opportunity to:
- Work for an established group, with a stable market position
- Raising own professional qualifications
- Internal training (inside and outside of the UK)
- An international working environment
- Friendly atmosphere
- Basic Contract to include:
, 40 hours per week
, 20 days annual leave in addition to Bank Holidays
At KHR we take care to ensure that you are represented as well as possible so it is worth checking your CV for layout, spelling and grammar as well as making sure it is up to date before you submit.
If you feel you need to highlight particular qualifications, skills or relevant experience with regards to a specific role then please add a cover letter or a preface page.
This does not need to be formatted in the same manner.
In addition, if your CV is heavy with graphics etc, please could you also submit a "clean" copy in Word.
Thank you.
KH Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
KHR - Recruitment Specialists is a trading name of KH Recruitment Ltd Keep in touch with us online for job alerts, industry updates and market...
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Type: Permanent Location: West Malling, England
Start: 30/01/2026
Salary / Rate: £24000 - £26000 per annum + + Benefits
Posted: 2025-12-29 08:00:31
