We are recruiting for a Quality Manager with FAIR experience, aerospace experience, and some managerial skills. The ideal candidate can communicate effectively, support the team, and juggle changing priorities, including sub-con quotes, FAIR completion, and audits. They will join a team of 2 skilled inspectors to manage.

A specialist manufacturer of high precision metallic and PTFE machine components for the global Aerospace sector.

We have an excellent opportunity for a Quality Manager on a 4-day working week, reporting into the General Manager. The candidate must be experienced in the aerospace sector and will be responsible for management, maintenance, and monitoring of Quality Management Systems. They will have line-management responsibility for the Inspection team, act as the company’s management representative in all quality matters, and run the inspection and test departments.

The candidate must be confident working to ISO 9100 / AS9100 standards and able to create/approve FAIRs.

Purpose of Role

• Maintain quality control within the manufacturing process, in line with business standards and customer requirements.
• Primarily responsible for all Calibration, Testing, Qualification, and associated Approvals.
• Inspect and verify parts at all stages within the business.
• Maintain required calibrated equipment in readiness for manufacturing at all times.
• Deliver training on VisualFAIR software in line with Customer/Design Authority Approval Requirements.
• Create and approve FAIR / LAIR to specification.
• Identify any resource, investment, and/or approval requirements.
• Act as Approved Signatory for Release and other inspection-related quality processes within the Quality Management System.
• Plan and conduct internal and external audits to ISO 9100 and AS9100 standards.
• Manage, lead, and control the team to drive continuous improvement, identifying performance concerns and development opportunities.
• Identify training needs for the team and conduct as necessary.
• Communicate and manage daily workload, ensuring discipline and effective issue management.
• Support business objectives at all times.
• Participate in management review meetings with the Production Team and other management meetings.

Core Skills / Attributes Needed

• Experienced in the aerospace sector.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Recent First Article Inspection experience (FAIR / LAIR).
• Maintain regular, consistent attendance and punctuality.
• Experience with OASIS.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9100, AS9100, EASA standards.
• Qualified to conduct internal/external audits.
• Support colleagues in sharing knowledge and skills for continuous development.
• Strong initiative and time management skills; able to balance priorities confidently.
• Attention to detail, including numeracy.
• Work with colleagues to implement company policies and goals.
• Good communication and computer literacy, including Excel.

Additional Information

• Working Pattern: 4-day week – Monday to Thursday, 06:45–16:30; 37-hour week (15-minute paid break and 30-minute unpaid lunch).
• Holiday: Annual Leave: 16 days per annum, plus 8 UK bank holidays (24 days total).
• Employee Benefits: Pension Plan, Health Cash Plan, Life Assurance, EAP, Shopping Discounts.
• Salary: Up to £50,000 depending on experience.

To Apply: Email your CV to lee.evans@inceptionpro.co.uk
For more information: 📞 TEL: 01753 911484 | DDI: 07702058171

Mobile HGV Technician: The Opportunity

This is a home-based, field service role covering customer sites throughout the South East of England, reporting into the Sevenoaks depot. Mobile HGV Technician Candidates can be based anywhere with good access to the M25, M26 and A21 motorway network. The position is paid door-to-door, meaning technicians are paid from leaving home until returning home.

Working Hours

• 45 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Overtime paid at 1.5x
• 1-in-9 out-of-hours call-out rota with standby allowance and overtime for attended call-outs

Key Responsibilities for the Mobile HGV Technician

• Carry out servicing, maintenance and inspections of commercial vehicles.
• Diagnose faults and complete repairs.
• Attend breakdowns and roadside repairs.
• Work on tippers, tipper grabs, asphalt hotboxes and vehicles from 7.2 to 32-tonne GVM.
• Travel to customer sites using a fully equipped service van.
• Use the R2C workshop management system (training provided if required).

Requirements

• Full UK Driving Licence
• Class 2 HGV Licence (desirable)
• NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or equivalent HGV qualification
• Experience maintaining and repairing HGVs/commercial vehicles

Benefits

• £48,000–£50,000 basic salary
• Door-to-door pay
• Overtime at 1.5x
• Fully equipped service van
• Fuel card and mobile phone
• Branded uniform
• Pension
• In-house training
• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays (28 days total)

About the Company

Our client is a family-owned specialist commercial vehicle hire business with over 45 years of experience, operating from Wolverhampton (HQ), Sevenoaks, Taunton, Plean and Belfast, supplying specialist vehicles to the Utility, Civil Engineering and Highway Maintenance sectors.

To Apply for the Mobile HGV Technician. Please send your CV to lee.evans@inceptionpro.co.uk or call Office: 01753 911484 to find out more.

We are recruiting for an Account Manager (South) on behalf of a leading commercial vehicle hire business. This is a home-based, field sales position covering the South of England, offering a salary of £55,000–£60,000 plus a company vehicle, fuel card.

This is a customer-facing role requiring regular travel throughout the region, with office facilities available at the company's Southern depots. Flexibility to stay away from home when required is essential.

Location

This is a predominantly home-based role covering the South of England. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and developing accounts across the region south of Birmingham, travelling regularly to visit both existing and prospective customers.

The company operates Southern depots in Taunton and Borough Green, which can be utilised for customer meetings, site visits and demonstrations when required. Candidates should ideally be located within reasonable travelling distance of both locations, with areas such as Bristol, Bath, Swindon, Chippenham, Newbury, Reading, Basingstoke and the surrounding regions being particularly suitable.

A full, clean UK driving licence is essential.

The Role

As an Account Manager, you will take ownership of both existing and prospective client accounts within your region. You will be responsible for building and maintaining long-term customer relationships, identifying opportunities to grow existing accounts, and securing new business to support the company's continued expansion. The role combines account management and business development, making it ideal for a commercially driven individual with a passion for customer service and sales growth.

About Us

We are a specialist vehicle hire company with over 45 years of experience, still owned and operated by the same dedicated senior management team, with additional depots across the UK, Wolverhampton (HQ), Taunton (South West), Borough Green (South East), Plean, Scotland, Belfast, Northern Ireland. We provide a first-class nationwide service to a growing client base.

We specialise in supplying high-quality, modern vehicles to the Utility, Civil Engineering and Highway Maintenance sectors, including Asphalt Hotboxes, Tippers, Tipper Grabs and 4x4s, for both short- and long-term self-drive hire, Our fleet of approximately 1,300 vehicles.

Key Responsibilities:
• Managing and developing a portfolio of existing client accounts, building strong and lasting relationships
• Identifying and capitalising on opportunities to grow revenue within your accounts
• Proactively generating new business through networking, meetings and market research
• Promoting short, medium- and long-term vehicle hires
• Developing regional sales plans, including forecasting and growth projections
• Arranging and attending face-to-face meetings with both new and existing clients
• Taking a consultative, end-to-end approach to vehicle hire and account management, including framework agreements
• Keeping up to date with industry trends and market developments
• Collaborating with internal teams to support sales and marketing initiatives
• Providing regular feedback and market insight to senior leadership, including reporting on client activity, pipeline development, competitor trends and overall performance.

Experience & Requirements:
• Proven experience in both account management and new business development
• Background in self-drive commercial vehicle hire, HGV rental or specialist commercial vehicles preferred
• Knowledge of equipment such as tippers, tipper grabs, hot boxes, beavertails, sweepers, crane or gully vehicles is advantageous.

Benefits:
• Competitive salary with strong earning potential
• Home-based role with office facilities available at Southern depots
• Company car, fuel card, phone and laptop provided
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Death in Service (Life Insurance)
• Contributory pension.

To apply for the job role, please send your CV to lee.evans@inceptionpro.co.uk

For more information, call DDI: 07702058171

This is a full-time, site-based position at our Wolverhampton Head Office, working Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. The salary for this role is £35,000 per annum.

We’re looking for a skilled and detail-oriented bid writer who can turn ideas into compelling, winning proposals. If you have a strong track record of crafting clear, persuasive bids that stand out in competitive markets, we’d love to hear from you. This is a great opportunity to make a real impact by helping us secure exciting new projects and grow our business.

About Us

We are a specialist vehicle hire company with over 45 years of experience, still owned and operated by the same dedicated senior management team, with additional depots across the UK, Wolverhampton (HQ), Taunton (South West), Borough Green (South East), Plean, Scotland, Belfast, Northern Ireland. We provide a first-class nationwide service to a growing client base.

We specialise in supplying high-quality, modern vehicles to the Utility, Civil Engineering and Highway Maintenance sectors, including Asphalt Hotboxes, Tippers, Tipper Grabs and 4x4s, for both short- and long-term self-drive hire, Our fleet of approximately 1,300 vehicles.

The Bid Writer Role:
To be responsible for producing compelling and persuasive content for PQQ and Tender responses, managing the end-to-end bid process for both new business and retention opportunities, as well as supporting the development of bid strategies. The role will involve collaboration with colleagues across various departments and adhering to robust quality assurance procedures.

Bid Writer Key Responsibilities:

Bid Production
• Coordinate and manage bids from when it enters the bid process until submission to the Customer.
• Produce high quality written responses to formal tender enquiries in an efficient, timely and professional manner.
• Work with the Sales Team to develop win themes for each opportunity and ensure this is conveyed clearly in the proposal and bid submissions.
• Produce bespoke responses for both Public and Private Sector Customers.
• Ensuring content is compliant with branding and governance.
• Submit and upload PQQs, tenders and supporting documentation.

Bid Co-ordination
• Collaborate with the Directors to review and action new requests which have been notified through the Tender Tracker.
• Arrange and lead kick off calls to establish win themes and agree bid timelines.

Continuous Improvement
• Formulate and implement new ideas on how to further develop existing proposal materials.
• Create and manage the content of a Bid Library.
• Maintain accurate records.
• Ensure compliance with all bid requirements and internal standards.
• Improve ability to win work and support business growth.

Other
• Demonstrate a can-do attitude to bidding and a strong desire to excel by creating high quality tender submissions.
• Provide a first point of contact for bid queries and provide day to day advice/assistance to Account Managers.
• Manage the process for obtaining/renewing accreditations to organisations such as Construction line, Achilles, Allmi, Clocs etc.

Skills and Experience Required for the Bid Writer
• Experience in Bid Management.
• Proficient in MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Excellent communication skills (both written and oral).
• Deadline driven with effective time management and prioritisation skills.
• Ability to think both strategically and analytically.
• Excellent organization and influencing skills.
• Ability to work remotely and use own initiative.
• Broad experience of Commercial Vehicle Industry would be an advantage.

20 days’ paid holiday, plus public holidays (28 days total per full year worked), statutory days, and company pension.

How to Apply for the Bid Writer job role

To apply, email your CV to lee.evans@inceptionpro.co.uk.

To find out more, call. my DDI: 07702058171

So that you know, this is an office-based role. Candidates must either be willing to commute to Princes Risborough or relocate to the area.

Salary: £45,000–£50,000 per annum, with flexibility up to £55,000 for an exceptional candidate.
Working Hours: Full Time, Monday to Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Benefits:

• 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Contributory Pension Scheme

About the Company

We are a leading system builder and distributor of electrical enclosures and components, offering value-added services including design, in-house machining, assembly, and wiring. Our facilities include metal punching, forming, and welding capabilities. Our customers operate across diverse industries such as Water & Wastewater, Automotive, Rail, Highways, Food Processing, HVAC, and Instrumentation.

Role Overview

We are recruiting an Electrical Design Engineer to join our drawing office. In this role, you will develop and enhance new and existing circuit solutions in line with company requirements and customer demands. If you are a motivated Electrical Engineer with experience in the electrical design of control panels, we would love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance new and existing circuit solutions
• Produce electrical layouts and schematics using AutoCAD Electrical
• Create Bill of Materials (BOMs)
• Prepare specifications and test requirement documentation
• Test, develop, and debug designs
• Review design developments for conformance with applicable standards
• Support electrical panel production
• Attend and contribute to design reviews

Candidate Requirements

• Degree or HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent
• Experience in electrical engineering calculations for sizing cables and electrical equipment
• Proven experience designing electrical control panels
• Ability to work efficiently as part of a busy team
• Working knowledge of simple PLC systems and programming software is desirable but not essential

How to Apply

To apply, please send your CV to lee.evans@inceptionpro.co.uk
For more information, call DDI: 07702058171

Tower Crane Electrician This is a key position within a well-established team, offering real autonomy, technical responsibility, and long-term progression.

📍 Nationwide Travel
💰 Basic Salary: £65,000 – £75,000
💰 OTE: £90,000 – £100,000
🕒 Permanent Full Time Role – Approx. 50 Hours per Week (Monday to Friday)

Tower Crane Electrician There is also scope for this role to develop into a more senior position, taking ownership of service and maintenance planning across the full tower crane fleet.

How to Apply for the Tower Crane Electrician

To apply, please send your CV to:

lee.evans@inceptionpro.co.uk
To find out more, call  07702058171

The job will be based at Springhill Industrial Estate, Moreton in Marsh, Gloucestershire.

Working Hours: Mig Welder Working hours: 40 hours, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm.

Overtime is after 40 hours, at 1.5 times the regular rate. Based on contracts secured, but anywhere between 5 and 15 hrs per week.

For example:

• Salary: £16.00–£18.00 per hour (£33,280–£37,440 basic salary)

• Overtime: Paid at time and a half (£24.00–£27.00 per hour)

• Approximate Annual Earnings: • £39,500–£44,500 based on 5 hours overtime per week • £45,700–£51,500 based on 10 hours overtime per week • £52,000–£58,500 based on 15 hours overtime per week
Please note that overtime is not guaranteed and is subject to workload, customer demand and contracts secured.
 

Requirements

You should have experience with MIG welding; (TIG is a bonus but not a must have)

The successful candidate’s key skills will include:

• MIG welding up to 8mm plate, occasionally 20mm to produce fabricated oil tanks and associated products.

• TIG welding an advantage.

• Ability to weld vertical, flat and overhead welds with a good penetration and quality.

• Good understanding of engineering drawings and cut lists.

• Produce/maintain a level of output that will maximise production.

• Mig Welder Ability to work as part of a team.

• Use of overhead gantry crane and forklift – full training given to right candidate.

• Ability to operate various tools.

• Willingness to work overtime as required.

Benefits

• Permanent contract

• Pension scheme

• Training opportunities

• 25 days holiday + plus bank holidays, also the site shuts down over the Christmas period.

• Wellness policy with 12 hours per annum paid time off for appointments.

• Parking on site.

Application

To apply, email your CV to lee.evans@inceptionpro.co.uk

For more information, you can also call:

DDI: 07702058171

The Opportunity

We have an excellent opportunity for a skilled CNC Engineer to join a specialist aerospace manufacturer, developing their expertise in centreless grinding while working across a range of CNC and second-operation machinery.

Reporting to the Production Manager, you'll be responsible for setting and operating CNC and manual second-operation equipment, manufacturing precision aerospace components to extremely tight tolerances. This role offers the opportunity to broaden your engineering skills in a modern precision manufacturing environment while working in line with strict quality and health & safety standards.

Previous centreless grinding experience is advantageous but not essential. Full training will be provided to engineers who are keen to learn. A significant part of the role will involve centreless grinding alongside other second-operation processes, making this an excellent opportunity for someone looking to expand their technical capabilities.

We're looking for an engineer who has:

• Experience setting and operating CNC machinery.
• The ability to read engineering drawings and work to extremely tight tolerances.
• Excellent measurement skills, including the confident use of micrometres to micron-level accuracy.
• Experience within a precision engineering environment, ideally supplying the aerospace industry.
• A willingness to learn and develop new machining skills, particularly centreless grinding.

This position will primarily involve second-operation machining rather than CNC turning, working on equipment including grinders, capstan machines, drill banks and other precision manual machining equipment to produce high-quality aerospace components.

increased effectiveness and efficiency.

Additional information

16 days annual leave (based on a 4-day working week), plus 8 bank holidays

Working hours Monday to Thursday 0645-1630; 37-hour week (15 minute paid break and 30 minute unpaid lunch break)

Employee Benefits including; Pension Plan, Health Cash Plan, Life Assurance, EAP and Shopping Discounts.

How to Apply

To apply, email your CV to lee.evans@inceptionpro.co.uk.
To find out more, call. my DDI: 07702058171

Location: Haywards Heath, West Sussex 

Salary: £45,000 - £55,000

The Company

Our client is a well-established engineering manufacturer specialising in the design and build of bespoke packaging, process and production equipment supplied to customers across a range of industrial sectors.

With a strong reputation for delivering practical, right-first-time engineering solutions, the business designs and manufactures custom machinery, automated equipment and specialist process systems tailored to customer requirements.

The engineering team consists of Mechanical and Controls Engineers working collaboratively from concept design through to manufacture and installation.

The Opportunity

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join a highly skilled design department.

This role will suit an engineer who enjoys designing bespoke machinery and solving real-world engineering challenges rather than working on repetitive product modifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Design bespoke machinery and equipment using SolidWorks.
• Produce detailed manufacturing and assembly drawings.
• Develop sheet metal fabrications, machined components and mechanical assemblies.
• Design mechanisms, production equipment and automated systems.
• Work closely with Controls Engineers and Production teams throughout projects.
• Support product development, design improvements and problem-solving activities.
• Ensure designs are practical, manufacturable and commercially viable.
• Participate in design reviews and technical discussions with internal stakeholders.

Suitable Backgrounds

Candidates are likely to have experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Packaging machinery
• Process machinery
• Special purpose machinery
• Automated production equipment
• Capital equipment
• Conveyors and material handling systems
• Mixing and process vessels
• Industrial machinery
• Manufacturing equipment

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a Mechanical Design Engineer position.
• Strong SolidWorks experience.
• Experience designing machinery, equipment or complex mechanical assemblies.
• Good understanding of manufacturing processes including fabrication and sheet metal design.
• Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary engineering environment.
• Strong problem-solving and practical engineering skills.

Desirable

• SolidWorks PDM/Vault experience.
• Experience working on bespoke customer-driven projects.
• Knowledge of automated production systems.
• Experience of process or packaging equipment.

Not Suitable Backgrounds

Whilst all applications will be considered, the client has indicated a preference for candidates from machinery, manufacturing and industrial engineering environments rather than aerospace or defence-focused backgrounds.

Package

• Salary: £45,000 - £55,000
• Permanent position
• Haywards Heath, West Sussex
• Additional benefits to be confirmed

For further information, please contact Lee Evans at Inception Pro.

How to Apply

To apply, please send your CV to:

lee.evans@inceptionpro.co.uk

For more information, call:

DDI: 07702058171