An Experienced Specialist Recruiter, providing Permanent, Professional Interim and Temporary recruitment solutions within Engineering, Manufacturing, Technical & Supply Chain skill sets within FMCG Manufacturing Food and Drink, Life Sciences and retail supply chain industries.
Experience & background:
A qualified, award-winning Senior Recruiter/Manager with 23 years of recruitment market experience. ‘Man, and Boy’ with the Techsearch Division of Staffline, now part of the Omega Specialist Hires Division. "My mission is to help people find careers, NOT JOBS!; to help our clients to become more successful". Offering a proven track record in international search and selection, managing volume recruitment campaigns worldwide, including:
Managed Agent
Traditional Headhunt and Advertised Selection
Winner of the IRP/REC Permanent Recruiter of the year
MA Distinction in Recruitment Practice
Winner of the Staffline "Million Pound Biller" Award
CIPD Level 5 HR qualified
Level 3 ILM Supervisor
My Specialties include the Recruitment Process and Succession Planning, Search and selection, Business Development Skills and Talent Management.
You might be surprised to learn:
I am a qualified Geography teacher. I was an acting extra in Home and Away in Australia once and a Radio DJ for a short while.
Jobs posted by Mike Butler
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Warehouse Team Manager - Dayshift
Logistics
Wetherby, West Yorkshire, England
£32k - 36k per year + Package
Permanent
Job Role: Day shift Warehouse Team LeaderLocation: North Yorkshire North Leeds Harrogate Wetherby area commuteJob Type: PermanentReward - £32 – 36k Trget Band plus discounts bonus and overtimeOur client is a large multi-site manufacturing and logistics company with ongoing business growth and expansion in its business. As a result, there is an immediate recruitment for a new Warehouse and Distribution Day shift Team Leader / Front-line Manager (FLM).This is a day’s position - 4 on 4 off days , no nights Industry: Retail Logistics Food FMCGAre you:• A motivational hands-on leader, experienced in coaching and developing a team?• Great at multi-tasking effectively and thrive on challenge?•As a warehouse Team Leader, reporting into the Warehouse Manager, you will manage an area of the operation in a busy distribution/warehouse hub.You will lead and develop a small team of operatives across, achieving and exceeding your performance targets. Work within daily tight deadlines to ensure customers receive their orders.What does a successful Dayshift Warehouse Team Leader look like?You will allocate resources and your team effectively to maximise area outputMonitoring and driving KPIs and taking action to ensure they are all met on a daily and weekly basisSetting performance targets, reviewing progress, and creating action plansSpotting and developing talent in your team through coaching and guidanceYou will manage team briefings to keep colleagues informed of performance targetsYou will Drive Continuous Improvement initiatives in your area Our Requirements: Dayshift Warehouse Team Leader• Experience as a team leader of warehouse frontline manager – Manufacturing/FMCG /3pl /E-Comm preferred.• Working knowledge of a WMS system is essential.• Previous supervisory experience within a similar environment• Excellent administration and organisational skills• Management/Supervisory experience within a large-scale production/warehouse operation•A proven track record of people management and delivering strong results through a team in a people management role.• Assertiveness with the ability to make decisions on the spot.• The ability to problem solvesIn return you will receive:• An opportunity to work with the leading technologies within Warehousing & Logistics• Continuous training through internal development programmes•In return for your hard work, we will offer you:•Six weeks holiday (including bank holidays)• Subsidised staff canteen• Free parking• Market leading pension Market-leading Awards• Optional Payroll charity donations• Enhanced Family/maternity/parental leaveAre you already acting in a supervisory role but you’re ready for a new challenge? Perhaps you are ready to elevate your career by enhancing and developing the warehouse environment? If so, this is the role for. You!For more information on this role, please contact Mike Butler on 0113 2123519 or send a copy of your CV to mike.butler@omegaresource.co.ukCandidates who are currently a warehouse supervisor, warehouse team lead, despatch team leader, distribution co-ordinator maybe suitablle.Omega Resource Group is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
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Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
Automation
Bridgwater, Somerset, England
£43k - 48k per year + OTE&Bonus
Permanent
Job Reward: £43,000 - 48,000 per year + package £50K OTE+From Forces to Factory – Your Next Engineering Maintenance Mission Starts Here!
Job Title: Mechanical Engineering TechnicianLocation: North Central Somerset areaJob Reward: Up to £46,500 + Excellent PackageContract Type: Permanent, Shift-Based RoleThe Client: Global Manufacturer with Career Progression OpportunitiesDepartment: Factory operations and engineering
Are you preparing to transition from military service — whether from the Army, Navy, or RAF?Have you built up your mechanical know-how and diagnostic prowess as a Weapons Mechanic, Aircraft Technician, Tank Engineer, Marine Engineer, or in another mechanical support role?Your next engineering mission is ready and waiting.This is your opportunity to step into a hands-on Mechanical Engineering Technician role at a global manufacturing site where your military mindset, precision, and practical skillset will be highly valued — and rewarded.Role Duties & Responsibilities - Mechanical & Electrical Engineering TechnicianJoin a modern, automated factory environment and use your mechanical engineering experience to:Maintain, service, and repair a range of production machinery – including motors, gearboxes, high-speed packaging lines, and conveyorsConduct proactive and reactive mechanical fault findingLead planned and preventative maintenance activitiesDrive equipment performance improvements in a world-class engineering setupBring a calm, focused, solutions-driven approach to a fast-paced environmentWhat We’re Looking For: Mechanical & Electrical Engineering TechnicianWe value military-trained engineers who’ve been tested in high-pressure environments. Ideally, you’ll have:NVQ Level 3 / ONC / C&G in Mechanical Engineering (or Armed Forces trade equivalent: REME, RAF, or Royal Navy training)Strong fault-finding and mechanical repair skillsExperience with pneumatics and fast-moving machinery (advantageous but not essential)A proactive, team-focused attitude with a hunger to learn and growWhat’s in It for you? Mechanical Engineering TechnicianA secure, permanent role within a global, forward-thinking manufacturerAccess to world-class training and future career pathways in automation, engineering leadership, or reliabilityA structured shift pattern promoting work/life balanceAdditional benefits: subsidised canteen, cycle-to-work scheme, flexible perksFrom the Frontline to the Factory FloorMany of our top-performing engineers have come directly from the military — and now thrive in fast-paced, modern manufacturing environments. If you’re disciplined, mechanically minded, and ready for a new challenge, this is your perfect next step.Candidates who are currently a Mechanical Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Electrcial EngineerMulti Skilled Engineer, Aircraft Engineer, Weapons Mechanic, Marine Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Shift Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Plant Fitter, Plant Engineer, Factory Engineer, Packaging Engineer, Maintenance and any equivalent background will be suitable for the roleOmega Resource Group is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
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Mechanical Engineer
Automation
Somerset, England
£47k - 50k per year + Bonus, OTE£50K+
Permanent
Job Title: Mechanical EngineerLocation: Somerset , north centralPay Range: Up to £50k plus extensive package, bonus, overtime and pensionContract Type: PermanentIndustry: Global Manufacturer, award-winning UK category market leader, multi-billion turnover
Our client is a large Global manufacturer with a global footprint. It is an established site undergoing £MM investment with an established SERVING engineering team.Training, development, and support are provided on a manufacturing site. You will help the site make high-quality processed products. This is a unique opportunity to join an established, highly profitable secure site.Key Responsibilities – Mechanical Engineer
Your new challenge will be providing effective and efficient mechanical planned, preventative and breakdown maintenance to minimise losses to productionLeading mechanical breakdowns working with s CMMSContinual improvement projectsOwnership and development of specific production line maintenanceDiagnosis, resolution, and elimination of root causes of mechanical engineering faultsDesign, trial, and implementation of minor equipment modifications in support of increased performanceCompletion of all scheduled, planned corrective, reactive and improvement maintenance as allocatedContribute to the planning and implementation of allocated annual equipment overhauls
Qualifications & Requirements – Mechanical Engineer
Apprentice trained ideal, or NVQ level 3 / HNC in a mechanical engineering discipline in maintenance engineeringManufacturing Industry experience essential, open on industry backgroundFitting, Fabricating and Welding experience preferredExperience in pneumatics, hydraulics, robots and extraction systems is desirableExperience in computerised maintenance management systemsA proactive approach to fault finding, a commitment to continuous improvement and personal development
What we can offer – Mechanical Engineer
Work at a world-class, award-winning companyAutomated facilityOpportunity for overtime and call-outPensionBonus schemeEngineering skills development programme and training Reward and Recognition schemes
For more information on this fantastic role, please contact Mike Butler on 0113 2123519 or send a copy of your CV to mike.butler@omegaresource.co.ukCandidates who are currently multi-skilled engineers, mechanical engineers, manufacturing engineers, maintenance fitters, mechanically biased engineers, fitters, plant fitters, maintenance engineers, shift engineers or maintenancengineerser may be suitable for this position.Omega Resource Group is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
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Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
Automation
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England
£44k - 46k per year + Package
Permanent
Job Role: Mechanical Maintenance EngineerContract Type: Permanent roleLocation: East Midlands NottinghamSalary: Up to £46,000 awesome pension and package alsoOur Client is a global market leader in manufacturing and continues to grow. As a result, there are requirements for a well-qualified, mechanically biased maintenance Engineers. Your contribution will be critical to the factory’s performance, technically and operationally. Full training provided, we are happy to consider engineers from all backgrounds with a Level 3 equivalent qualification.Role and Responsibilities : Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
Responsible for minimising downtime, maximising production output and improving your engineering line performanceYou will focus is on ensuring maximum line efficiency with accountability to deliver maintenance to maximize production outputResponsible for trouble shooting and fault finding in order to maintain and enhance world class, fully automated machineryYou will assist with plant optimisation and performance, working with continuous improvement techniquesSite installation and project engineering duties will also be required from time to time, as well as active participation in PPM initiatives and change management programmesLead and deliver changeover activity with a focus on change over reduction
Qualifications and Requirements: Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
The successful candidate will be time served, mechanically biased, preferably with NVQ Level 3Working knowledge of process and packaging machinery is a distinct advantage as well as high level diagnostic skillsYou will be a proactive team player, possessing the ability and enthusiasm to drive through continuous improvement initiativesIdeally you will have gained experience from within a food, FMCG or a fast-moving manufacturing environment such as automotive or related.However, qualified engineers from most environments will be considered as full support and training is givenCandidates do need to be flexible regarding shifts as this 24/7 WORLD CLASS FACTORY requires production maintenance support
IN RETURN, YOU WILL RECEIVE WORLD CLASS BENEFITS AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES!What we can offer – Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
A highly competitive salaryPension scheme is awesomeCareer progression opportunitiesWork at a world-class, award-winning siteExceptional Bonus and Benefits PackageCompany discountExposure to a global family of employeesOngoing challenge, training and development
For more information on this role, please contact Mike Butler on 0113 2123519 or send a copy of your CV to mike.butler@omegaresource.co.ukCandidates who are currently a Mechanical Engineer, Production line engineer , Operations engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Plant Engineer , Mechanical Engineer, Mechanic, Vehicle Engineer, Aviation Engineer, Process Mechanic, may be suitable for this position.Omega Resource Group is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
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Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer
Automation
Somerset, England
£46k - 49k per year + £50k+
Permanent
Job Title: Multi-Skilled Electrical EngineerSalary Package: Up to £49,000 + Bonus, Overtime and Package - £55K+OTEJob Type: PermanentElectrical bias preferred, ideally dual-skilledMechanical Bias with related industry experienceClient: Global Manufacturing CompanyLocation: SomersetRecruitment drive due to site automation, expansion and £MM CAPEX InvestmentContract Type: Permanent
You will be joining a Global manufacturing leader with a huge number of sites across the Globe so career development, progression, challenge reward and development are all ahead of you. The manufacturing factory site you will be joining is world-class, huge with hundreds of engineers you will be maintaining assets that produce Global market leading global consumer products that people buy every second of every day.
Key Responsibilities– Multi-Skilled Electrical Engineer
To service, adjust, and repair machinery and equipment using the necessary tools in a safe manner.To examine machinery and equipment and report on condition, performance, and plan of action for improvementsCarry out planned and preventive maintenance according to agreed schedulesShare good ideas to form mini projects to improve the plant performance
Qualifications & Requirements - Multi-Skilled Electrical Engineer
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or Maintenance or similarHND or HNC diploma in Electrical or Mechanical engineeringOr the equivalent of any of the above in electrical or mechanical fields, preferably with a manufacturing backgroundIdeally, manufacturing industry experience
What we can offer to a Multi-Skilled Electrical Engineer
bonus annuallyOvertime x1.5Flexible benefits: subsidised canteen, cycle to work and moreworld-class automated site....and growing through investment and contract awardCareer Progression and development opportunities on a global scale
Candidates who are currently a Multi-skilled Engineer, Multi-skilled Maintenance, Maintenance Engineer, Multi Skilled Engineer, Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer, Shift Engineer, Packaging Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Maintenance and any equivalent background will be suitable for the role.Please call me on 07508 014441 or mike.butler@omegaresource.co.uk for a chat….
Omega Resource Group is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
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Contract Electrical Engineer - Dayshifts
Automation
Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, England
£36 - 40 per hour
Contract
Job Title: Contract Electrical Engineer - Day-shiftsLocation: North Yorks commutable from A1 Wetherby , Leeds, Harrogate etc Pay Range: £36 - £40 p/h Day-shift workingContract Type: Contract 3 month ongoingWorking Patterns: Day-shifts - NO NIGHTSWe are recruiting for a fast-paced multi-site manufacturer in FMCG manufacturing, a world leading business with a 100 year historyAttracting an Electrical bias / competent contract shift engineer, also considering temp to perm opportunitiesWe are looking for talented and qualified individual who is a great problem solver with continuous improvement ideas that will thrive in a proactive electrical bias front-line maintenance role.Key Responsibilities – Contract Electrical Engineer - Day-shifts• To service adjust and repair process and production machinery and equipment using the necessary tools in a safe and proper manner• To examine machinery and equipment and report on condition, performance, and plan of action for improvements• Carry out Planned and preventative maintenance to agreed schedules• Work as part of a team to keep this site running to World Class StandardsQualifications & Requirements – Contract Electrical Engineer - Day-shifts•Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Electrical engineering or similar manufacturing•Or equivalent of any of the above in electrical or mechanical fields preferably with a manufacturing background
A competent electrical engineering professional with technical experience. Must be able to solve problems, PLC / automation experience ideally produce safe systems of workShould be capable of contributing to the development, manufacture, commissioning, decommissioning, operation or maintenance of products, equipment, process or serviceThis is an all-round hands-on maintenance electrical role ias well as conveyors and processing end of line packingExtensive planned maintenance tasks and organisation of the engineering plant is also essential.
What's on offer - Contract Electrical Engineer - Day-shifts
Good rates of paymarket leader in fmcg manufacturingvariety of machinery and site process
For more information on this role, please contact Mike Butler on mike.butler@omegaresource.co.uk or call 0113 2123519 Candidates who are currently Contract Electrical Engineer, Contract Electrical Shift Engineer, Nights Multi Skilled Shift Engineer, Electrical Maintenance, Maintenance Engineer, Multi Skilled Engineer, Electrical Maintenance Engineer, Shift Engineer, Processes Engineer, Fitter, Plant Engineer, Electrician and Electrical Engineer and any equivalent background will be suitable for the role.Omega Resource Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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Production Team Manager
FMCG
Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, England
£35k - 40k per year + Package
Permanent
Job Title: Production Team Manager - DayshiftRotating Day Shifts, NO NIGHTS Location: Harrogate Knaresbrough A1 area, commutable from parts of Bradford, York, Wetherby, Leeds etc On-site production lead role on dayshift Pay Range: £35k - £40k DayshiftBonus, excellent pension, overtime and benefitsContract Type: Permanent
Our client is renowned and admired FMCG multi-site manufacturer, enjoying UK dominance and market-leading status in their category sector. An opportunity has arisen for a Production Team Manager, working day shifts, NO NIGHTS.Key Responsibilities – Production Team Manager - Dayshift
A hands-on production and manufacturing team lead, controlling the movement of all raw materials through to packaged finished goods in your area, planning and scheduling production to meet customer needs within quality, time and cost specificationsYou will manage a small team across several lines in a process and production areaResponsible for both the day-to-day to day management of technical and production operations professionals in your area, via your established management team; as well as coordinating and driving development projects which will lead towards performance improvements, cost reduction and greater competitivenessThe role will involve a significant amount of Change Management in all areas of manufacturing, engineering and operationsYou will provide technical support and analysis, including the utilisation of industrial performance and continuous improvement tools
Qualifications & Requirements – Production Team Manager - Dayshift
Ideally you will be of graduate calibre, with an understanding of all areas of factory operations. You will also possess FMCG, Food and Drink, Automotive, Pharmaceutical or regulated fast-paced manufacturing industry experienceYou will have a genuine interest in maximising production processes and producing high quality consumer productsYou may be experienced in change management, CI, planning and organizing factory improvement initiativesThis could suit a high potential graduate in operations, engineering or related technical discipline or a proven production shift leader / Supervisor, hoping to take more responsibility for a leadership area role, on shift, operating with complete autonomy
What we can offer – Dayshift Production Team Manager
Days Shift WorkWork at a best-in-class, an award-winning siteAutomated facilityExcellent pension and benefitscompany discountFree onsite parking
For more information on this role, please contact Mike Butler on 0113 2123519 or send a copy of your CV to mike.butler@omegaresource.co.ukCandidates who are currently a Shift Manager, Days Production Team Leader, Manufacturing Team Leader, Production Shift Leader,Production Team Supervisor, FLM, Frontline Manager, Area Production Manager, Shift Leader, Process Shift Manager, Packing Hall Leader, Packaging Manager, may be suitable for this position. Omega Resource Group is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
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Quality Assurance Technician
FMCG
Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, England
£30k - 33k per year
Permanent
Job Title: Quality Assurance Production Technician Job Type: PermanentLocation: Knaresborough area - A1 access commutable from North Leeds, Harrogate, Wetherby, Bradford etcJob Reward: £30 – 33k DOERotating Days based role, No NightsReporting to the Quality Manager, your main responsibility is to provide technical quality support to the technical department, to maintain safety, quality and legality of the products.To work with Site Technical and Operations teams to ensure production quality.Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities: Quality Assurance Production Technician
Assist in maintaining the site packing standards and product quality through application of line checksAssist in site customer complaint investigations as requiredManagement systems including system auditsAssist in the investigation of quality incidents effectively liaising with operations and engineering departments to identify causes and corrective/ preventative actionMonitor, control and audit the production processEnsure that conformity and non-conformity are communicated, followed up and closed offInvestigate any incidents applying root cause analysisSupport the leadership team during any external accreditationCarry out internal audits and routine Food Safety inspectionsConduct the site traceability exercisesManaging Product quality StandardsManaging raw material non-conformancesInvolvement in preparing for audits
Role Requirements: Quality Assurance Production Technician
Graduate calibre, knowledge of food legislation and food safety principlesPossess good communication skills both written and verbal and must be computer literate.Ability to influence & challengeHACCP qualificationExperience of working in a Food, FMCG or related manufacturing environmentInternal audit trainingFood Safety Level 2 idealHACCP Level 2 idealAbility to work quickly, accurately and safelyAbility to work to high levels of accuracyAs well as a keen eye for detail you will also need:The confidence to challenge with a proactive and ‘can do’ attitudeTo be a team player and an effective communicatorGood PC skills (especially Google)Food experience in a technical or similar type role.A HACCP qualification or a food safety qualification (ideally)A good awareness of computer based programmes such as Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
What’s on Offer -Quality Assurance Production Technician •Generous retailer discounts•Career progression and development opportunities leading pension and life assurance•Healthcare/Well-being benefits •Opportunity to develop your career across multiple locations UK wide •Enhanced Family/maternity/parental leaveCandidates who are a QA Analyst, QA Officer, Quality Technologist, QC Officer, Quality Technician, Quality Auditor, Food Safety Technician , Food Quality TechnicianQuality Assurance Assistant (Food Manufacturing, Food Quality Operative, Technical QA TechnicianQuality Assurance Associate Technical Operative – Processes Quality Technician Production Quality Technicianmay also be suitable for this roleOmega Resource Group is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.