Charlie Boulton

Food Quality Analyst

Leicester

Contract - 6 Months

Competitive Rate of Pay

Omega are delighted to be supporting a leading organisation in the recruitment of a Food Quality Analyst to join their well-established R&D laboratory in the Leicester area, supporting analytical testing across routine quality control, product innovation, and manufacturing activities.

This is a hands-on laboratory role focused on delivering accurate and reliable test results across a range of food quality parameters. The position would suit someone with experience in food testing who enjoys practical laboratory work and working within structured quality processes.

Main Duties - Food Quality Analyst

Carry out routine analytical testing including oil, salt, and moisture analysisOperate and maintain titrators and other laboratory testing equipmentPrepare samples and conduct testing in line with standard laboratory proceduresPerform calibration, routine checks, and basic troubleshooting of laboratory equipmentAccurately record, interpret, and report test results within laboratory systemsSupport quality testing for product innovation, shelf-life studies, and manufacturing requirementsEnsure compliance with laboratory safety, quality, and regulatory standardsInvestigate and escalate any issues relating to test results, equipment, or analytical methodsMaintain a clean, organised, and efficient laboratory environment

The Ideal Candidate - Food Quality Analyst

Experience working within a food laboratory, quality control, or testing environmentHands-on experience using titrators/titration methods would be highly advantageousStrong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and consistencyGood understanding of laboratory safety and quality proceduresComfortable working with routine testing methods and structured processesExperience using LIMS softwareRelevant scientific qualification would be beneficial but not essential

What We Can Offer - Food Quality Analyst

Competitive hourly rate depending on experienceOpportunity to work with a market-leading organisation in a well-established R&D environmentModern laboratory facilities with well-maintained equipmentOn-site canteen and supportive working environmentValuable experience within a highly regarded technical and quality team

If you are a Food Quality Analyst, Laboratory Technician, QC Technician, Laboratory Analyst, Food Laboratory Technician, Quality Analyst, or Testing Technician, you may be suitable for this opportunity.

For more information, please contact Charlie Boulton on 01453 852544 or [email protected].

Omega is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Omega does not charge candidates any recruitment or job‑seeking fees at any stage of the hiring process.

Role Type:  Permanent

Salary: £50 - £58 an hour (inside IR35)

Shift Pattern: 4 x 4 shift working (12 hours), 2 days and 2 nights on rotation

Location: - Stoke-on-Trent

We are currently recruiting for a Maintenance Engineer with our client based in Stoke-on-Trent.   

Are you interested in.

Proactive maintenance and inspection work AND proactive continuous improvementExposure to a rich variety of engineering equipment and processesAutomation experience; exposure to cutting-edge equipment and machineryA collaborative relationship between engineers and operationsCareer progression routes - into supervisor and management or cross-functionallyJoining a multi-site business that places high emphasis on employee support

 

What you'll be doing:

Advise and assist the design, installation and commissioning of projects and small initiativesEnsure that plant and equipment systems perform to manufacture product efficiently to high quality standardsAssist with training and support of non-electrically biased engineers and electrical engineers wishing to improve their knowledge of automated machinerySupport the engineering and manufacturing functions ensuring maximum utilisation of engineering equipment to achieve KPIs and optimal line efficiency within the company safety, quality & environmental policiesContribute to and help implement continuous improvement, to enhance quality, safety, efficiency and waste reductionHelping to transform the engineering maintenance strategy from a breakdown philosophy to a Right First Time, proactive philosophy

 

What we need from you:

Recognised Engineering Apprenticeship, ONC/HNC or equivalent qualification in engineering for example - Level 3 Electrical/electronic engineering or similarPrevious experience of automated manufacturing environments. A working understanding of Mechanical, Electrical and Electronic technical manuals & drawings

If this role sounds of interest to you then please feel free to reach out to Charlie Boulton using the details below: 

PHONE: 01453 852544

EMAIL: [email protected]

Omega is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Omega does not charge candidates any recruitment or job‑seeking fees at any stage of the hiring process.

Production Maintenance Engineer

Nottingham

Rotating Shifts (3 Shift Pattern / 4 on 4 off)

Up to £47,000 + Bonus + Overtime + Excellent Benefits

About the Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Production Maintenance Engineer to join a leading  manufacturer in Nottingham. This is a unique role combining hands-on maintenance and machine optimization within a highly automated production, process and packaging environment.

Working on high-speed manufacturing production lines, you'll be responsible for maximizing equipment performance through fault finding, preventative maintenance and operational support. The role is split approximately making it ideal for mechanically minded engineers.

Key Responsibilities - Production Maintenance Engineer

Operational maintainenanace of  high-speed automated packing and production linesCarry out first-line mechanical fault finding and repairs to minimise downtimeDiagnose equipment issues and deliver first-fix solutions where possibleComplete planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activitiesMaintain and replace bearings, motors, belts, chains and gearboxesSupport the maintenance of conveyors, pumps and pneumatic systemsRespond to breakdowns and carry out root cause investigationsWork closely with production teams to achieve challenging output targetsSupport continuous improvement, OEE and waste reduction initiativesEnsure compliance with GMP, LOTO and site safety proceduresMaintain accurate maintenance records and equipment documentationDrive reliability and operational effectiveness across production lines

Experience / Qualifications - Production Maintenance Engineer

NVQ Level 3, Apprenticeship or equivalent engineering qualification essential.Strong mechanical maintenance background within a manufacturing environment.Experience fault finding on automated production, packaging or process equipment.Knowledge of bearings, gearboxes, motors, conveyors, pumps and pneumatics.Understanding of preventative maintenance and breakdown response.Ability to identify root causes and implement long-term solutions.Experience within FMCG, food, pharmaceutical, packaging or manufacturing environments advantageous.Ex-Forces engineering backgrounds are encouraged to apply.Strong communication skills and ability to work within a fast-paced production environment.Basic electrical awareness would be beneficial.

Benefits - Production Maintenance Engineer

Salary up to £47,000Overtime Opportunities25 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays10% Employer Pension ContributionSubsidised Staff Restaurant and Coffee ShopEmployee Wellness PlatformFree On-Site Car and Bike ParkingDiscounted Share Save SchemeFully Funded Further Training and DevelopmentElectrical Maintenance Courses AvailableAll Tools and PPE Provided

Shift Patterns

3 Shift Rotation

Monday to Friday: 6am to 2pmMonday to Friday: 2pm to 10pmSunday to Thursday: 10pm to 6am

4 on 4 off

6am to 6pm Days6pm to 6am Nights

Candidates must be flexible to work either shift pattern depending on business requirements.

For more information on this role, please contact Charlie Boulton on 01453 852544, or send a copy of your CV to [email protected]

For details of other opportunities available within your chosen field, please visit www.omegaresource.co.uk

Omega is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors.

Ideal background / Previous roles may include: Production Maintenance Engineer, Maintenance Technician, Maintenance Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Shift Engineer, Production Engineer, Manufacturing Technician, Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, Maintenance Team Member, Process Technician, Packaging Technician, Reliability Technician, Operations Technician, Multi-Skilled Engineer or Engineer.

 

Omega is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Omega does not charge candidates any recruitment or job‑seeking fees at any stage of the hiring process.

Job title: Injection Moulding Setter

Location: Lutterworth

Shift: Days, Monday-Friday Full-time

Contract type: Permanent

The Role

We're looking for an experienced Injection Moulding Setter to join our team on a day shift. This is a fast-paced environment producing medium batch runs with frequent tool changes, so you'll play a key role in keeping production running efficiently while maintaining high quality standards.

 

 

What You'll Be Doing

Setting and changing over injection moulding machines and toolingManaging frequent tool changes efficiently to support medium production runsOptimising processes to improve cycle times, reduce scrap, and maximise outputMonitoring production to ensure quality and performance targets are metTroubleshooting issues quickly to minimise downtimeSupporting continuous improvement across the shop floor

 

 

What We're Looking For

Proven experience as an Injection Moulding SetterConfident carrying out regular tool changes in a busy production environmentStrong understanding of moulding processes and materialsHands-on problem solver with good attention to detailTeam player with the ability to work independently

 

 

What's in It for You

Day shift only - no nightsCompetitive salary + overtimeStable, long-term opportunityTraining and development support

 

For more information on this role, please contact Charlie Boulton on 01453 852544 or send a copy of your CV to [email protected].

For details of other opportunities available within your chosen field please visit our website www.omegaresource.co.uk

 

Omega is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Omega does not charge candidates any recruitment or job‑seeking fees at any stage of the hiring process.

Job title: Electrical Team Leader

Location: Bromsgrove

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £55,000

Shift: Double Days

We are recruiting for an Electrical Team Leader to join a growing manufacturing business in Bromsgrove. This is a hands-on leadership role, focused on driving engineering performance, reducing downtime, and supporting a team of maintenance engineers across site.

Main Duties

Lead and support a team of maintenance engineersCoordinate planned and reactive maintenance activitiesCarry out electrical fault finding on production equipmentSupport continuous improvement and reliability projectsWork closely with production to maximise uptimeEnsure all maintenance is completed safely and efficiently

The Ideal Candidate

Electrically qualified with previous manufacturing experienceStrong fault-finding skills on industrial machineryPLC fault-finding experiencePrevious Team Leader, Supervisor or Senior Engineer experienceAble to work in a fast-paced production environmentStrong communication and organisational skills

What's on Offer

£55,000 salaryDouble days shift patternCompany pensionOvertime opportunitiesTraining and developmentLong-term career progression

For more information, please contact:

Charlie Boulton

? 01453 852544

? [email protected]

Omega is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Omega does not charge candidates any recruitment or job‑seeking fees at any stage of the hiring process.

Controls Engineer Cheltenham / Tewkesbury (with UK & International Travel)

Permanent

Competitive Salary

We are currently recruiting for a Controls Engineer to join their growing team based between Cheltenham and Tewkesbury. Our client specialise with bespoke control systems, factory automation solutions, robotics, vision inspection systems and plastic container handling equipment. Due to continued growth and increased customer demand, they are looking to appoint an experienced Controls Engineer to work on a wide range of innovative automation projects across multiple industries. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of projects from concept through to commissioning, working closely with mechanical and electrical design teams to deliver complete turnkey automation solutions.

Main Duties - Controls Engineer

Program PLCs, HMI/Touch Screens, SCADA and industrial network systemsDesign and develop bespoke control systems for automation projectsWork closely with panel builders to ensure systems are built to specificationCarry out on-site installation and commissioning activitiesProvide service, support and fault finding on existing customer systemsManage projects through all stages from concept, design and build to final handoverLiaise directly with customers and suppliers throughout project deliveryTrain and mentor junior engineers and other team membersEnsure projects are delivered on time and to the highest standardsTravel throughout the UK and internationally to support installations and commissioning activities

The Ideal Candidate - Controls Engineer

Strong experience within industrial control systemsPLC programming experience with Allen Bradley and Siemens systemsKnowledge of industrial networks including EtherNET/IP and ProfiNETExperience working within manufacturing or automation environmentsStrong fault finding and problem-solving abilitiesAble to work independently and manage multiple projectsExcellent communication skills and customer-facing experienceFull UK driving licenceWillingness to travel regularly within the UK and overseas (approximately 50%)Positive attitude with a hands-on approach and strong attention to detail

Desirable Experience

Robotics programmingEPLAN electrical designPackaging systemsPlastics processing machineryPrevious experience working internationallyAdditional language skills

What We Are Able to Offer - Controls Engineer

Competitive salary based on experienceOpportunity to earn spot bonuses and performance awardsPrivate healthcare for you, your partner and children (following probation)Contributory pension scheme21 days annual leave plus bank holidaysAdditional holiday entitlement for long serviceCycle to work schemeExcellent progression and development opportunitiesOpportunity to work on cutting-edge automation and robotics projects worldwideSupportive and close-knit team environment

Working Hours Monday - Thursday: 08:00 - 17:00 Friday: 08:00 - 14:00 If you are interested to find out more about the role please reach out to Charlie Boulton using the contact details below:

01453 852544

[email protected] 

Omega is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Omega does not charge candidates any recruitment or job‑seeking fees at any stage of the hiring process.

Role Type:  Contract

Salary: £50 - £60 an hour (inside IR35)

Shift Pattern: 4 x 4 shift working (12 hours), 2 days and 2 nights on rotation (42 hour week)

Location: - Liverpool 

We are currently recruiting for a Maintenance Engineer with our client based in Liverpool.   

Are you interested in.

Proactive maintenance and inspection work AND proactive continuous improvementExposure to a rich variety of engineering equipment and processesAutomation experience; exposure to cutting-edge equipment and machineryA collaborative relationship between engineers and operationsCareer progression routes - into supervisor and management or cross-functionallyJoining a multi-site business that places high emphasis on employee support

 

What you'll be doing:

Advise and assist the design, installation and commissioning of projects and small initiativesEnsure that plant and equipment systems perform to manufacture product efficiently to high quality standardsAssist with training and support of non-electrically biased engineers and electrical engineers wishing to improve their knowledge of automated machinerySupport the engineering and manufacturing functions ensuring maximum utilisation of engineering equipment to achieve KPIs and optimal line efficiency within the company safety, quality & environmental policiesContribute to and help implement continuous improvement, to enhance quality, safety, efficiency and waste reductionHelping to transform the engineering maintenance strategy from a breakdown philosophy to a Right First Time, proactive philosophy

 

What we need from you:

Recognised Engineering Apprenticeship, ONC/HNC or equivalent qualification in engineering for example - Level 3 Electrical/electronic engineering or similarPrevious experience of automated manufacturing environments. A working understanding of Mechanical, Electrical and Electronic technical manuals & drawings

 

How to Apply: 

If this role sounds of interest to you then please feel free to reach out to Charlie Boulton using the details below: 

01453 852544

[email protected]

Omega is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Omega does not charge candidates any recruitment or job‑seeking fees at any stage of the hiring process.