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Warehouse Operatives Required to start ASAP in Basingstoke. 30 hours/week, 6 hours/day Monday to Friday. Up to £14.24ph

Our client based in Basinstoke, are currently looking for Warehouse Operatives to start asap.

There is some flexibility on start/finish times, as long as 6 hours are completed between 8am - 4pm.

These are initially temporary roles that could lead to permanent work for the right candidates.

Interested candidates must have previous warehouse experience and be computer literate - please see more details job description below:

Checking and booking in of incoming shipmentsPlacing stock in to correct locationsPicking, Packing and ShippingRaising of Invoices and associated paperworkHandling Material returns and arranging collectionsProviding tracking numbersEHS Labelling of Dangerous Goods on receiptWeekly cyclical stock takingMini AuditsLoading and unloading vehiclesPacking of Bproduction items for despatchMaintaining correct locations for Hire Stock inventoryData entryHandling and storing Proof of DeliveriesHandling Certificates of Conformity and maintaining recordsHandling Customs enquiries and issues arising - Presenting invoices and shipping detailsWarehouse Housekeeping activities

Further information is available on request

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The Test Technician is responsible for the functional testing and verification of electronic power products throughout the manufacturing process.

The role involves carrying out defined test procedures, identifying and documenting test failures, and ensuring products meet the required specifications before progressing to the next stage of production or being released for shipment.

Working closely with Production, Engineering and Quality teams, the Test Technician plays an important role in maintaining product quality, production and full product traceability.

This is a hands-on, process-driven position requiring a methodical approach, strong attention to detail and a commitment to following documented test procedures and quality requirements.

Main Functions

Perform routine and non-routine electrical testing of electronic assemblies and finished products in accordance with approved test procedures.Safely and effectively operate automated and manual test equipment.Identify, record and segregate failed or non-conforming units for further analysis or rework.Accurately record test results to maintain complete product traceability.Complete testing activities in line with production priorities and schedules to support manufacturing throughput.Escalate test failures, abnormalities and equipment issues to the appropriate Production, Engineering or Quality personnel.Carry out initial fault finding and diagnostics on failed units, providing clear test data and observations to support further investigation.

Key Responsibilities

Testing & Production

Execute production test procedures in accordance with released work instructions, test specifications and quality requirements.Set up and operate test stations, fixtures and associated software.Verify that test equipment and test stations are functioning correctly before use.Perform visual, functional and electrical testing of electronic assemblies and finished products.Support first-off, in-process and final testing as required.Complete testing accurately and efficiently in line with production schedules and build priorities.Identify and clearly label failed or non-conforming products and route them in accordance with established procedures.

Fault Finding & Diagnostics

Carry out basic fault isolation to confirm failure symptoms.Record clear and accurate observations relating to failed units.Provide relevant test data to support handover to Diagnostics or Engineering teams.Escalate recurring failures, abnormal results and equipment issues appropriately.Support the investigation of test failures and contribute to identifying potential causes.

Test Equipment & Quality

Handle test equipment, fixtures and associated tooling correctly.Report calibration, maintenance and equipment reliability concerns.Ensure test equipment is used in accordance with approved procedures.Maintain accurate test records, including pass/fail status and relevant observations.Support full product and test traceability through accurate data entry into MES, ERP or dedicated test systems.Ensure products meet defined quality requirements before progressing to the next manufacturing stage or shipment.

Continuous Improvement & Training

Support continuous improvement activities by providing feedback on test procedures, test coverage and ease of execution.Identify opportunities to improve testing efficiency, reliability and quality.Contribute feedback on recurring test issues and process improvements.Assist with training operators and junior technicians in standard test procedures when required.Undertake other reasonable duties appropriate to the role of Test Technician.

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Maintenance Technician

Salary: £18.00-£20.00 per hour DOE
Hours; Standard Day Shift

About the Role

We are looking for a hands-on and experienced Maintenance Technician to join our engineering and production team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs across a range of manufacturing equipment. You will play an important role in keeping machinery operating safely and efficiently, minimising downtime, and supporting continuous improvements across the site.

This is a practical role suited to someone with strong mechanical maintenance experience who enjoys problem-solving and getting involved on the shop floor.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs on a range of machinery.Maintain and repair equipment including lathes, mills, grinders, furnaces and wire-making lines.Support the mechanical assembly and installation of bespoke welding machines.Assist with managing the site maintenance schedule to help minimise downtime and maintain production efficiency.Identify and implement opportunities to improve machinery, equipment and production processes.Diagnose mechanical faults and carry out effective repairs in a timely manner.Work closely with the Maintenance and Production teams to ensure equipment is safe, reliable and fit for purpose.Maintain a safe and organised working environment, following relevant health and safety procedures.

Essential Experience, Skills & Qualifications

Strong mechanical maintenance experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment.Experience maintaining manual or CNC machine tools, including lathes, mills and grinders.A hands-on, practical approach with strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.Ability to work independently while also working effectively as part of a team.A proactive attitude and willingness to get involved across a range of maintenance activities.Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship, Level 3 NVQ, City & Guilds in Mechanical Engineering, or a similar recognised qualification.

Desirable Experience

Experience maintaining production machinery.Experience working with or maintaining industrial furnaces.Experience with bespoke machinery or mechanical assembly.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who is practical, reliable and mechanically minded, with the confidence to diagnose problems, carry out repairs and identify ways to improve equipment performance.

If you have a strong mechanical maintenance background and enjoy working in a hands-on manufacturing environment, we'd be interested in hearing from you.

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Electrical Design Engineer

Aldershot

Mon-Friday

8-5pm

Specifically, candidates need to have direct power transformer design/manufacturing experience
2-12 years' experience in electrical design, ideally within the power transformer manufacturing industry
Understanding of transformer electrical design, including thermal, dielectric and short-circuit considerations
Understanding of transformer mechanics and overall performance
Knowledge of relevant IEC / IEEE / IS standards

Experience producing electrical designs, customer documentation, manufacturing documentation and BOMs
Ability to work with engineering and technical teams across different locations

Kind Regards,

Chris Gabb

07389729919

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CNC Turner / Miller

£ 17-19PH

CNC Turner / Miller Urgently required to work an early shift for a world leading manufacturing organisation based near Aldershot. Working as part of an experienced team of Machinists you will perform a wide variety of machine shop operations including re-work, miscellaneous precision machining tasks, and maintenance of shop equipment.

We are looking for a skilled Setter & Operator of various machinery (including CNC, Mazak, etc.), to set up
and prepare materials and tooling for upcoming jobs, working from engineering drawings to produce
precision spec components for customers from the aerospace and automotive industry.

Requirements:

Experience with Milling & Turning (Turning bias highly desirable)Must be self-sufficient & able to Set and Operate multiple machine tools (bias towards Mazatrol controls preferred)Demonstrable experience in a precision engineering, Automotive, aerospace or other highly regulated production environment preferredGood communication skills and able to work as part of a team

CNC Machinist Responsibilities:

Programming, setting and operating using Mazak machine tools & controls working with a variety of aerospace super alloysResponsible for maintaining production output, cycle times & all associated production documentationPerform TPM & 5S duties within the departmentSupport quick turnaround innovation tasksBecome an active team member contributing to driving waste elimination and cross- training within departmentFurther opportunities exist to expand skills in CNC Turning and Milling

If you have the above skills and wish to be considered for this position or find out more details then please contact Nathan Woakes on 07385031222 or submit your CV to [email protected] alternatively, apply to this advert!

Proactive also offer a referral scheme for successful applicants - if you know anyone that could be suited to this position then please contact Proactive with their details and if they are placed by Proactive you will receive £250. *T&Cs apply*

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Machine Operators/ Assemblers

Aldershot

£13-17ph

Machine Operators/ Assemblers urgently required to work for a very busy and specialist manufacturing business near Aldershot, We are looking for experienced machine operators and assemblers or individuals with experience of being hands on, labouring, warehouse type work. However training will be provided on specific machinery.

Key to this role is a positive attitude and want to work! This is an established business who have an excellent reputation due to their focus on quality of manufacturing.

Loading and unloading machinesmeasuring of material lengths and cutting using hand toolsBasic operation of machines to produce partsSome heavy liftingQuality check of components

Working hours: 7:00am to 16:30, Monday to Thursday and 7:00-13:00 Friday

If you have the above skills and wish to be considered for this position or find out more details then please contact Nathan Woakes on 07385031222 or submit your CV to [email protected] alternatively, apply to this advert!

Proactive also offer a referral scheme for successful applicants - if you know anyone that could be suited to this position then please contact Proactive with there details and if they are placed by Proactive you will receive £250. *T&Cs apply*

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Mechanical Assemblers/ Fitters

Aldershot & Farnborough

£14-18ph

Temp to Perm

Mechanical Assemblers / Fitters required to work for a specialist engineering and manufacturing business based in Aldershot.We are looking for experienced assemblers/ Fitters who can take on a range of assembly tasks by working to engineering drawings. This role will vary, however we are looking for someone with an experience of assembling semi complex components into housings.

We are looking for people at any stage of their career, who have focus, drive and a passion for engineering.

This role will give you the opportunity to grow within a business as they launch new products and treble the business headcount!

Mechanical Assembly/ FittingAssembling products using technical drawings,Use of hand tools and power tools such as drills, Saws, grinders and sanders.good eye for detailWork as part of a teamAdaptability to learn new skills and work on different build areas

If you have the above skills and wish to be considered for this position or find out more details then please contact Nathan Woakes on 07385031222 or submit your CV to [email protected] alternatively, apply to this advert!

Proactive also offer a referral scheme for successful applicants - if you know anyone that could be suited to this position then please contact Proactive with there details and if they are placed by Proactive you will receive £250. *T&Cs apply*

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Trainee/ Junior Electro Mechanical Assemblers

Farnborough

£14ph

Trainee/ Junior Electro mechanical Assemblers Urgently required to work for a specialist engineering and manufacturing organisation based near Farnborough. This is a Trainee level role so no prior experience will be required, however key to this role will be a positive attitude, a want to learn, pick up new skills and progress within the business.

You will be working closely with the Production Engineering and Quality teams to assemble mechanical and electro/mechanical assemblies from engineering drawings

The role:

Assembly of mechanical and electro/mechanical assemblies from drawingsSoldering, wiring, crimpingUsing equipment including hand tools, power tools, torque tools, and assembly fixtures safely and correctly.Testing and inspection of assembliesFollow company quality standards, ISO procedures, and ESD controlEnsure all work meets engineering specifications and customer requirements.Maintain a clean, organised, and safe work area in line with 5S principlesAdhere to health & safety requirements, including safe handling of electrical components and tools.Full training provided on assembly, testing, ESD control and quality proceduresOpportunity to progress to Skilled Assembler, Test Technician or Production Technician roles.

To fit this role you will have:

A positive attitudeWant to learn and pick up new skillsOrganisational skills;High attention to detail;Methodical approach to work;Enthusiastic and eager to learn and execute new skills;

If you have the above skills and wish to be considered for this position or find out more details then please contact Nathan Woakes on 07385031222 or submit your CV to [email protected] alternatively, apply to this advert!

Proactive also offer a referral scheme for successful applicants - if you know anyone that could be suited to this position then please contact Proactive with there details and if they are placed by Proactive you will receive £250. *T&Cs apply*

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Test & Commissioning Engineer

£28,000-£36,000 DOE
Hook

We are looking for a Test & Commissioning Engineer to join a specialist manufacturing environment producing advanced testing equipment. This is a hands-on engineering role with a strong focus on electro-mechanical testing, fault-finding, calibration and commissioning. You will work with equipment incorporating sensors, transducers, actuators, control electronics and electro-mechanical or hydraulic systems, ensuring products meet the required operational and performance standards before being delivered to customers.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out electro-mechanical assembly of specialist testing equipment using engineering drawings, build documentation and work instructions.Perform functional and performance testing, calibration and Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT).Test and commission systems incorporating sensors, transducers, actuators, control electronics and hydraulic components.Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical and electronic faults during assembly, testing and commissioning.Apply structured fault-finding techniques to identify root causes and implement effective solutions.Escalate complex or unresolved technical issues to senior engineering colleagues with clear diagnostic information.Complete accurate test, calibration and quality documentation in accordance with established procedures.Work closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality and Technical Support teams to ensure smooth progression of equipment from build through to despatch.Support the planning and prioritisation of testing and commissioning activities.Follow all Health & Safety procedures and report hazards, near misses and non-conformances appropriately.Develop a working knowledge of principles and how they relate to the equipment being tested.Identify opportunities to improve testing, assembly and commissioning processes.

About You

We are particularly interested in engineers with experience of:

Electro-mechanical systemsSensors and transducersActuators and motorsHydraulic systemsElectrical and electronic systemsTesting, calibration or commissioningReading engineering drawings and schematicsStructured fault-finding and diagnostics

Experience within geotechnical, laboratory or scientific equipment would be advantageous but is not essential.

Essential Requirements

HNC/HND, relevant engineering apprenticeship, or equivalent practical engineering experience.Practical experience diagnosing and resolving mechanical, electrical and/or electronic faults.Experience with, or a strong aptitude for learning, sensors, transducers and electro-mechanical/hydraulic systems.Ability to read and work from technical or engineering drawings.Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.A methodical and practical approach to testing and problem-solving.Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety.

Desirable Experience

Previous experience in testing, commissioning or manufacturing.Experience with specialist laboratory, scientific or testing equipment.Knowledge of geotechnical testing equipment or principles.Experience of Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and calibration.Full UK driving licence.

Salary & Benefits

Salary: £28,000-£36,000 depending on experience

The benefits package includes:

25 days' annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays38-hour working weekEarly finish at 3:00pm on FridaysFree on-site parkingChristmas shutdown, with 3 days of annual leave allocatedCompany pension schemeGroup Life Assurance - cover equivalent to 4× annual salaryCycle to Work Scheme

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to join a technically focused manufacturing environment where you can combine hands-on engineering, fault-finding and specialist equipment testing.

If you have the skills and experience outlined above and would like to be considered for this position, please contact Aadhya Kapoor on 01784775880 or send your CV to [email protected].
Alternatively, apply directly to this advert!

Proactive offers a referral scheme for successful applicants - if you refer someone suited to this role and they are placed by Proactive, you could receive £250. T&Cs apply

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Senior Test & Commissioning Engineer

Hook
£42,000/ Annum
Monday-Friday

About the Role:

Reporting to the Test & Commissioning Manager, with day-to-day technical guidance from the Senior Test & Commissioning Engineer, the Test & Commissioning Engineer is responsible for the electro-mechanical testing, calibration and commissioning of Client geotechnical testing equipment. The role has a strong focus on hands-on electro-mechanical diagnostic work - building, testing, fault-finding and calibrating systems that incorporate sensors, transducers, actuators, and electro-mechanical or hydraulic components alongside control electronics - ensuring Client equipment consistently meets operational standards and performance expectations before despatch to customers.

As a Test & Commissioning Engineer, you will develop your technical and geotechnical testing knowledge under the guidance of senior colleagues, taking on increasing ownership of testing and commissioning tasks as your experience grows.

Location: Hook

Key Relationships / Stakeholders

· Senior Test & Commissioning Engineer - day-to-day technical guidance, escalation of complex electro-mechanical faults, and skills development.

· Test & Commissioning Manager - work allocation, performance review and escalation of significant issues.

· Geotechnical Support team - technical queries on geotechnical testing methods and product application.

· Quality Management team - compliance with quality procedures and non-conformance reporting.

· Manufacturing and Production teams - coordination of assembly schedules and component availability.

· Engineering team - technical queries on electro-mechanical design and design modification suggestions

Required Skills

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering or scientific discipline.

Expert-level diagnostic ability across mechanical, electrical and electronic equipment.

Experience working with sensors, transducers and electro-mechanical systems.

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, with a strong emphasis on Excel for advanced data analysis, scientific interpretation and report writing.

Experience mentoring or leading junior staff.

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