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Manufacturing Coordinator

Coalville
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Manufacturing Coordinator (Coalville LE67 1TT)

Responsibilities:

  • Lead daily shop floor operations to meet production, quality & delivery goals

  • Hands-on troubleshooting of production and technical issues

  • Collaborate with engineering, planning & quality teams

  • Ensure strict compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) standards and promote a culture of safety across the shop floor

  • Maintain and uphold high-level quality assurance standards throughout production processes

  • Enforce housekeeping standards

  • Use IT systems for job tracking and reporting

  • Review and develop technical packs

  • Identify training needs and lead staff skill development

  • Manage discipline and performance of shopfloor staff, ensuring standards are maintained and issues addressed promptly

  • Promote continuous improvement and team accountability

    Requirements:

  • Minimum 10 years manufacturing experience

  • At least 5 years in fabrication, including grinding, dressing & press work

  • Strong engineering background (preferably aerospace or precision engineering)

  • Proven experience ensuring compliance with HSE standards in a manufacturing environment

  • Experience working within or supporting high-level quality assurance systems (e.g., AS9100, ISO9001)

  • Experience in coordination, team lead, or supervisory roles including discipline and performance management

  • Skilled in reviewing technical documentation

  • Confident with production IT systems & Microsoft Office

  • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills

    Preferred:

  • Time-served apprenticeship or HNC/HND in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering

  • Experience in regulated, high-spec manufacturing

    What We Offer:

  • Competitive pay: £15.75 – £17.50/hour

  • Monthly productivity bonus.

  • Stable role with career progression opportunities

  • Training and development support

  • Work on advanced aerospace projects

  • 25 days holiday (+ Bank holidays)

  • Rotating Shifts (37 hours): Mon to Weds 6.00am to 2.00pm – 2.00pm to 10.00pm, Thurs 6.00am to 1.00pm – 1.00pm to 8.00pm, Fri 6.00am to 12.00pm – 12.00pm to 06.00pm

  • Benefits Hub Package, (Private GP access, a range of discounted products and services, including shopping vouchers, gift cards, and gym memberships, please visit our website for the full list of benefits.)

    For more information please visit our website.

    Preci-Spark is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds

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