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Here at Millitec, we have continued to grow and go from strength to strength. We are the leading innovator in automated food processing equipment and robotics. We produce nothing but the highest quality products.
If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy working as part of a team to design, manufacture, and build state-of-the-art machinery, apply now to join Millitec!
Promoting Equal Opportunities
We are proud to be recognised as a Disability Confident Committed employer and are committed to encouraging diversity and eliminating discrimination.
We care deeply about promoting equal opportunities and positively encourage applications from eligible candidates regardless of disability, gender identity, race, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
We aim to create a culture that respects and values what makes each of us unique, that promotes dignity, equality and diversity, and that encourages employees to develop and maximise their true potential.
Current vacancies
CNC Programmer
About the Role
We are looking for a skilled and experienced CNC Programmer to join our growing team. That person will be capable of creating CNC machining programs with Mastercam and ensuring that the production is cost effective, on time, of quality and to the highest of industry standards.
About You
- Strong knowledge of Mastercam and CAD/ CAM programming.
- Be able to interpret dimensions from drawings.
- Provide technical support to production.
- Generate part process documentation.
- Collaborate on inspection criteria and address manufacturing issues.
- Recommend process improvements.
- Working to tight deadlines to ensure worktops go out in a timely manner.
- Be able to work on own initiative with the ability to manage own workload, and work well within a team.
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
- Maintain a tidy work area, clean/maintain machinery and tools.
- Proven experience within a factory environment.
What We Offer
- Comprehensive training
- Access to the latest CNC machines and lasers
- Recognising and celebrating success
- Competitive Salary - £17 to £19 per hour (depending on experience)
- Great location – we’re 15 minutes from Derby city centre, 3.5 miles from the M1, and our office is just a short walk away from local amenities including shops, cafes, and the post office.
- Company pension scheme • Refer a Friend scheme.
- Free on-site parking
CNC Setter Operator
About the Role
We are looking for a skilled and experienced CNC Setter Operator to join our growing team. That person will be capable of setting up CNC production machines to meet internal and customer requirements, maintaining quality and safety standards/requirements, maintaining records, equipment, and supplies.
About You
- Set up production machines to meet customer orders.
- Able to plan machining by studying work orders, blueprints, material specifications, drawings, locations of surfaces, and machining parameters, interpreting dimensions and tolerances.
- Experienced in installing and setting tools, attachments, collets, boring bars, turn tools, and stops.
- Maintains safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
- Maintains equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufactures instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions.
- Completes production and quality records.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and organised work area.
What We Offer
- Comprehensive training
- Access to the latest CNC machines and lasers
- Recognising and celebrating success
- Competitive Salary - £16 to £18 per hour (depending on experience)
- Great location – we’re 15 minutes from Derby city centre, 3.5 miles from the M1, and our office is just a short walk away from local amenities including shops, cafes, and the post office.
- Company pension scheme
- Refer a Friend scheme.
- Free on-site parking
CNC Miller
About the Role
We are looking for a skilled and experienced CNC Miller to join our growing team. That person will be capable of setting and running machining centres to produce quality parts to specification checking their own work using a variety of measuring equipment.
About You
Essential skills and experience
- Offline or partial offline programming using CAD / CAM software.
- Experience setting and operating CNC machining centres
- Able to interpret engineering drawings.
- Self-inspecting work
Desirable skills and experience
- Star sliding head machine experience.
- Mastercam (training will be provided)
- Haas control (training will be provided)
What We Offer
- Comprehensive training
- Access to the latest CNC machines and lasers
- Recognising and celebrating success • Competitive Salary - £15 to £18 per hour (depending on experience)
- Great location – we’re 15 minutes from Derby city centre, 3.5 miles from the M1, and our office is just a short walk away from local amenities including shops, cafes, and the post office.
- Company pension scheme
- Refer a Friend scheme
- Free on-site parking
Engineering Production Planner
Job Description
Are you an experienced production planner looking for an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced working environment? If you know how to engage with stakeholders and have a good understanding of production requirements, we want you to join us.
As a Engineering Production Planner, you will play an important role in our manufacturing operations, ensuring efficient planning and scheduling across various production activities including machining, laser cutting, folding, fabrication, and electrical/mechanical build.
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Materials and Resources Management:
- Establish and maintain an Xcel-based Material Requirements Planning (MRP) system for Laser and CNC Sections.
- Coordinate timely delivery of materials, generate stock reports, and conduct regular stock takes.
- Analyse production specifications and manufacturing data and establish material, tools, and human resource requirements to achieve the overall manufacturing plan and weekly schedules.
2. Production Tracking and Coordination:
- Monitor production progress for each Work Order (WO) and facilitate movement of parts between different departments.
- Prioritise machine part scheduling according to production priorities and organise machining of spare parts.
- Expedite operations that delay schedules and alter schedules to meet unforeseen conditions.
3. Process Improvement and Documentation:
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and update manufacturing plans accordingly.
4. Performance Monitoring and Communication:
- Develop and track performance metrics to optimise production efficiency.
- Hold team meetings to review performance and identify improvements.
- Communicate with section leaders to understand obstacles to production.
About You
Essential skills and experience
- Previous experience in a Planning/Scheduling role
- Experience with MRP/ERP systems
- Engineering manufacturing related qualification
- Advanced proficiency in Excel
Desired skills and experience
- Strong planning skills with adaptability to project dynamics
- Collaborative team player
- Effective communication skills
- Competent influencing abilities
- Proficient IT skills
Recruitment Process
- Initial CV screening.
- Task assignment.
- Team’s call to discuss the design task and assess compatibility.
- Final in-person interview.
What We Offer
- Training opportunities.
- Access to state-of-the-art equipment, including professional-grade 3D printers, lasers, and CNC machines.
- Recognition and celebration of individual and team achievements.
- Competitive Salary: £25,000 to £35,000 (depending on experience).
- Company pension scheme. - Refer a Friend program.
- Convenient location: situated 8 miles from Derby city centre, 3.5 miles from the M1, with local amenities just a short walk away. - Free on-site parking.
Mechanical Design Engineer
About You
We are actively seeking highly skilled mechanical design engineers with expertise in packaging machinery to join our expanding design team located in Draycott, Derbyshire.
Essential Qualifications
- Proven track record in designing packaging machinery, such as flow wrappers, heat sealers, and modified atmosphere packaging systems. -
- Proficiency in 3D CAD software.
- Capable of producing accurate design calculations.
- Solid knowledge of mechanical design principles.
- Experience in generating comprehensive BOMs and technical drawings.
- Familiarity with the design and implementation of automated machinery.
- Understanding of design for manufacturability.
- Proficient in monitoring, managing, and optimising the design process.
Desired Qualifications
- Hands-on approach, willing to actively engage in workshop activities.
- Knowledge of European technical and legislative standards.
- Prior experience in the food manufacturing industry.
- Proficiency in SolidWorks.
Recruitment Process
- Initial CV screening.
- Design Task assignment.
- Team’s call to discuss the design task and assess compatibility.
- Final in-person interview.
What We Offer
- Training opportunities.
- Access to state-of-the-art equipment, including professional-grade 3D printers, lasers, and CNC machines.
- Recognition and celebration of individual and team achievements.
- Competitive Salary: £28,000 to £40,000 (depending on experience).
- Company pension scheme. - Refer a Friend program.
- Convenient location: situated 8 miles from Derby city centre, 3.5 miles from the M1, with local amenities just a short walk away. - Free on-site parking.
Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer
About You
Essential skills and experience
We are actively seeking highly skilled graduate mechanical design to join our expanding design team located in Draycott, Derbyshire.
- Mechanical engineering graduating in 2024 or recent graduates with less than 2 years of experience
- Excellent 3D CAD skills, preferably SolidWorks
- The ability to produce design calculations
- Understanding of mechanical design theory
- Experience with compiling BOMs and technical drawings
- Ability to design complex mechanical systems
- Understanding of design for manufacture
- Imaginative, with the ability to envision a better solution and turn your vision into reality
- Monitoring, management and optimisation of your design process
- Contribute to direction and growth of the design team
Desirable skills and experience
- Hands-on approach, ready to roll up your sleeves in the workshop
- An understanding of the food manufacturing industry
- SolidWorks experience (full training will be provided)
- Experience in designing control systems
- PLC Programming experience
Recruitment Process
- Initial CV screening
- Design Task assignment
- Team’s call to discuss the design task and assess compatibility
- Final in-person interview.
What We Offer
- The opportunity to expand and grow your skills in a supportive environment
- Access to the latest and greatest toys, including professional grade 3D printers, lasers and CNC machines
- Free additional SolidWorks training – new qualifications to add to your CV (optional)
- Recognising and celebrating success – Pizza Friday!
- Competitive Salary - £25,000 to £28,000 (depending on experience)
- Company pension scheme • Refer a Friend scheme
- Great location – we’re 8 miles from Derby city centre, 3.5 miles from the M1, and our office is just a short walk away from local amenities including shops, cafes, and the post office
- Free on-site parking