• Monday-Friday with an early finish on a Friday!
• Benefits package includes pension, bonus, and life assurance

Are you looking for a company that values their employees, where you will be responsible for ensuring day-to-day production runs smoothly? You would be working for a manufacturing business specialising in the design and manufacture of metal components used in various critical industries, such as oil & gas, medical and aerospace. They have been around for many years, with a strong focus on investing in their team and facilities.

They are looking to add a Production Team Leader to the team. You will support and ensure the smooth running of the business by applying production techniques and following ISO standards. If this sounds interesting, please click apply!
The Candidate: Production Team Leader

The ideal candidate will be organised, proactive, and someone who looks for solutions to problems, and will have most of the following skills and experience: 

• Team-leading experience in a manufacturing/production environment. 
• H&S experience (risk assessments, COSHH)
• Excellent communication skills
• Happy to have a hands-on approach
   

You'll shape the financial strategy of a business on a clear path to doubling in size, increasing your impact and future leadership prospects. With international expansion already underway, you’ll guide the next phase of growth across global markets while strengthening your expertise in multi-entity finance and strategic planning.

This is a chance to work closely with the MD, where your insights won’t just inform decisions - they’ll drive them. You’ll also get access to share options, a matched pension up to 7.5% and a healthy annual bonus that rewards your long-term contribution.

On top of that, you’ll have the freedom to oversee and improve key business functions beyond finance - HR, IT and facilities - giving you broader operational exposure and more influence on how the business runs day-to-day.

What you'll do

You will be investigating, summarising, reporting on, and making recommendations on how to improve what they are doing. You will be leading the finance team and providing a high-quality service to all stakeholders.

You’ll work side-by-side with the MD, coaching P&L managers and supporting decisions that shape the company’s future.

Take ownership of financial management across international entities, with opportunities to lead new market entries and support expansion.

You’ll also oversee shared services, making sure HR, IT and facilities enable, not hold back, performance. With recent acquisitions in play, you’ll lead financial integration and help drive a smooth, high-impact growth journey.

What you'll need 

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with senior finance experience in an SME or complex division
• Confidence in international operations and multi-entity structures
• Pragmatic and hands-on approach, able to challenge the MD constructively and hold your position under pressure
• Ideally based within commuting distance of Northampton, with four days per week in the office

About the company

They’re a world-leading designer and manufacturer of advanced scientific instruments. Their technology supports critical decision-making across energy, mining, academia, and government - playing an increasingly important role in the global energy transition. 

• Monday - Friday (half-day finish on Fridays)
• Package includes bonus scheme, pension and life assurance
• Opportunity to shape how we grow

This is a genuinely rare find: a senior supply chain role inside a family-run manufacturer that's ready to be transformed. You'll have real ownership - not just a seat at the table, but the pen in your hand to redesign how goods flow in and out of the business.

Two things matter most right now: improving on-time inbound delivery and driving up quality. Beyond that, you'll build the foundations - strategic sourcing, demand planning, logistics, supplier relationships - that let the business scale with confidence.

What you'll own

• Lead day-to-day supply chain operations: identify material needs, negotiate on price and lead times, and partner with the purchasing team to keep the order process running smoothly.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies that actively support business growth - not just maintain the status quo.
• Build strong, lasting supplier relationships with clear accountability around quality, cost, and delivery performance.
• Put a proper supplier performance framework in place: measure, report, and resolve issues before they become problems.
• Support inventory control during stock counts and lead the resolution of discrepancies.

What you'll bring

• Proven supply chain or purchasing management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• A track record of implementing supplier development processes that actually stick.
• Strong analytical thinking and the ability to lead change without losing people along the way.
• Clear, confident communication - you challenge assumptions, stay detail-oriented, and keep driving toward results.

• Commission Scheme
• Annual Bonus
• Healthcare plan & Pension
• Flexible hours, with a half day on Fridays

Are you looking for an opportunity to join an evolving engineering business that can offer you long-term stability and an opportunity to excel? They are a leading designer and manufacturer of a range of food process equipment. This is about personality over product knowledge, so you must be able to build rapport with both new and existing customers. You will be based in the office, introducing their specialist products into universities, food & beverage laboratories, pharmaceutical and R&D establishments across the UK and Europe.

You will be responsible for many things, including customer liaison, product marketing, market research, and after-sales support. With full training, in time you will travel to meet customers across the UK and Europe. If you have recently completed your degree or find yourself in a similar role involved in process engineering, but want something you can get your teeth into, please get in touch!

You will also be responsible for the following:

• Working with new and existing customers throughout the UK and Europe
• Networking with end users across your territory
• Providing technical support & training to customers on the full range of products
• Getting involved in relevant exhibitions and conferences

The Candidate: Area Sales Manager

We are open to applications from graduates through to candidates with industry experience! The successful candidate will be positive and confident in their ability, enjoy speaking to people, and will have most of the following skills and experience:

• Degree or Masters in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Food Technology or an associated technical discipline.
• Great communication skills with a love of building relationships with people.
• Willing to travel within the UK and Europe for customer visits and occasional trade shows.
• A full UK Driving License is essential