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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Group Head of HSE
FMCG
Northamptonshire, England
£65k - 85k per year + Bonus, Car
Permanent
Group Head of Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)
Job Role: Group Head of Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)Location: Northamptonshire, some travel to local business unitsReporting to Country Operations DirectorJob Type: PermanentIndustry: ManufacturingJob Reward: £65k - £85k Target Band plus Car, Bonus and BenefitsWe are hiring a Group Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Manager to lead the safety function across multiple factories and sites for a global leader in Manufacturing.
Are you a passionate, visible and people-centric Health and Safety professional?Able to empower a large workforce at all levels of the organisation to own their own safety agenda?Can you lead and implement this company’s cultural change programme in HSE excellence? As a true HSE Business partner?
Responsibilities and Challenges - Group Head of Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)
You will own the country HSE function and take full responsibility for all elements of Health, Safety & Environmental across the GroupEmpowered to lead the Health, Safety & Environmental function across the businessLead the Health and Safety agenda across Operations, Engineering and facilities management service providers, ensuring legal complianceCoach and mentor the HS&E and facilities support teamsLeads BBS (Behaviour Based Safety) programEmbed a strategic HSE framework of world-class safety standardsLeadership role providing direction, guidance, and support on the HSE & Wellbeing strategyResponsible for all HSE legal compliance, driving and fostering a safe, high-performing working environmentDevelop, maintain and deliver legal complianceAct as the subject matter expert for HSEGenerate and deliver a robust risk management strategyDirect line management of Health & Safety Advisors across sitesYou will work with and influence Site Leads and senior managers, and stakeholders in each of the sites and factories
Role Requirements - Group Head of Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)
Ability to lead, visibly, engaging all levels of the site; a natural ability to influence, engage and drive HSE cultural change through your direct reportsComfortable working at a strategic level, naturallyNEBOSH Diploma, ideally chartered IOSH or working towards chartership or IEMA would be advantageousEmpower all levels of workforce, floor to the SLTVisible and approachable - ALWAYS!Delivering an effective framework for safety program managementKey interface with the HSE systems, policies, and procedures and UK & Corporate Behavioural Change through thousands of peopleExecute a Health and Safety Plan for the UK manufacturing Division, drive improvements in site operations, HSE performance and cultural changeServe as mentor and trainer for SLT members, key stakeholders’ managers and other key supply chain leadersEnvironmental compliance experience linked to sustainability and Net 0 initiativesExperience working within an FMCG/fast-paced manufacturing environment within an HSE leadership role, ideally multi-site, time sensitive and complexDemonstrable experience of developing safe systems of work, carrying out H&S Audits, conducting risk assessments and delivering trainingA driving license is essential
Job Reward – Group Head of Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)
CarPension schemeMedical coverA Highly Competitive salaryCareer progression opportunities on a Global Platform33 days holidayOpportunities for some hybrid workingAccess to ongoing learning & development on a global platform
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 Senior HSE Manager, Group HSE Manager, Divisional HSE leader, Head of HSE, HSE lead, or HSE Director, may be suitable for this position.
Omega Resource Group is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
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Electrical Project Manager
Automation
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England
£60k - 70k per year + 15% Bonus
Permanent
Job Title: Electrical Systems Project ManagerDepartment: Site Factory Engineering Projects - Electrical Database, Infrastructure and Digital Development for Manufacturing and Supply ChainLocation: Nottingham, primarily onsite, with some hybridJob Type: PermanentJob Reward: £60 - 70k plus 15% Bonus, Healthcare and PackageIndustry: FMCG Manufacturing
In this newly created role, your brief is to help digitise the manufacturing backbone of a large FMCG manufacturing, Process and Packaging site. You will help drive the future electrical systems for projects at this manufacturing site. An ambitious programme to modernise and digitise through database, systems and infrastructure development. We're seeking an experienced Electrical Project Manager to lead critical electrical infrastructure upgrades and develop a robust database system to support Industry 4.0 transformation. As an Electrical Project Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing electrical engineering projects from conception to completion, applying electrical standards and governance to ongoing CAPEX and transformation projects. You will work closely with the Site Electrical Standards and Governance Manager. This role involves the full project life cycle, implementing, and maintaining electrical tendering, installations, processes, and components to meet project specifications. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage project timelines and budgets, and ensure that all electrical engineering aspects align with safety and quality standards. Role Duties & Responsibilities - Electrical Systems Project Manager
Lead the design, installation, and commissioning of all electrical infrastructure projects on siteDevelop and implement electrical standards ensuring compliance with legislation, safety regulations, and best practicesCreate and manage a site-wide electrical database, enabling data-driven decisions, predictive maintenance, and digital asset managementOversee the electrical elements of the full project life cycle-from feasibility studies and CAPEX planning to delivery and handoverPartner with operations, engineering, and IT teams to integrate digital solutionsManage contractors, budgets, and timelines, ensuring projects are delivered on time, in fullLead electrical and control system projects from concept to completion, ensuring robust design, installation, and commissioningMaintain and improve site electrical standards, ensuring compliance with legislation, safety requirements, and best practiceOversee the electrical elements of CAPEX and infrastructure projectsServe as the technical authority for electrical systems, design reviews, and project risk assessmentsDeveloping project plans, including scope, budget, schedule, and resource requirementsConducting feasibility studies and risk assessments to identify potential project challenges
Role Requirements - Electrical Systems Project Manager
Degree/HNC in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)Proven experience in electrical project management within an FMCG or high-volume time time-sensitive, complex manufacturing environmentStrong understanding of electrical compliance, safety standards, and legislationDemonstrated ability to work with digital electrical systems, databases, or automation technologies to modernise manufacturing operationsProven project management experience in a manufacturing or industrial environmentStrong knowledge of electrical standards, legislation, and safe systems of workExperience delivering automation, control systems, or electrical infrastructure projects
What's On Offer - Electrical Systems Project Manager
A chance to shape the digital transformation of a major FMCG siteThe opportunity to lead high-impact projects in a forward-thinking manufacturing businessCompetitive salary plus performance-based bonus and benefits packageOpportunities for career progression and professional developmentBe part of a forward-thinking engineering team where your expertise makes a tangible impact
For more information on this role, please contact Mike Butler on mike.butler@omegaresource.co.uk or 0113 2123519 Candidates who are currently an Engineering Electrical Project Manager, Electrical Projects Manager, Electrical Engineer, and any equivalent background will be suitable for the role.Omega Resource Group is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
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Electrical Maintenance Engineer - Days
Automation
Derby, Derbyshire, England
£40k - 42k per year + DAYS! Package
Permanent
Job Title: Days Electrical EngineerJob Type PermanentLocation Derby, Derby Notts border commute areaReward: £40 - 42k target per year + OTE £45K+ NO NIGHTS!Industry: Global Manufacturer Monday to Friday Days plus Overtime, one friday a month off work! Work Life Balanace is the attraction for this role. Our client is a large Global manufacturer with a global footprint. It is an established site with an established LONG SERVING engineering team. Staff retention is excellent. Training, development, and support is provided on a manufacturing site. You will help the site make high-quality processed products.We have a newly created permanent vacancy is for an Electrical Bias electrical maintenance engineer to focus on all areas of the plant, process and production. Key Responsibilities – Days Electrical Engineer - maintenance
Your new challenge will be providing effective and efficient planned, preventative and breakdown maintenance to minimise losses to production.Leading electrical and instrumentation, repair, and working with s CMMS.Diagnosis, resolution, and elimination of root causes of electrical engineering faultsDesign, trial, and implementation of minor equipment modifications in support of increased performanceCompletion of all scheduled, planned corrective, reactive and improvement maintenance as allocated.Contribute to the planning and implementation of allocated annual equipment overhauls.Qualifications & Requirements – Days Electrical EngineerApprentice trained or NVQ level 3 in an electrical engineering discipline in maintenance engineeringManufacturing Industry experiencePLC experience preferredA proactive approach to fault finding, a commitment to continuous improvement and personal development
What we can offer – Days Electrical Engineer
Work at a world-class, award-winning siteAutomated facilityOpportunity for overtimeSubsidised CanteenExcellent Pension schemePrivate healthcare Free 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.uk Candidates who are currently a multi-skilled engineer, electrical engineer, manufacturing engineer, electrical biased engineer, maintenance engineer, shift engineer or electrical maintenance engineer may be suitable for this position.Omega Resource Group is acting as an Employment Agency 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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Dayshift Production Supervisors
FMCG
Wetherby, West Yorkshire, England
£27.5k - 28.5k per year + OTE£30K+
Permanent
Job role: Dayshift Production SupervisorJob Location: Wetherby Knaresborough area A1 accessJob Type: temporary to permanent or permanent considered.Reward: £27,500 - £28,500 Plus Overtime, PackageClient: Category market leader in manufacturing and distributionOur client is an established multi-site market-leading manufacturer, expanding its UK operations. Due to continual growth and expansion at this site we are recruiting a Production Suopervisor on day shift to join this successful factory and distribution operation. You will lead by example in your area and set the production standard. This is a hands-on line supervisor, I’s an FLM role.
You will take full responsibility for the day-to-day running of operations and production in your area, on your shift!Delivering the operational plan and empowering your team to drive production performance – it’s a hands-on leadership role!Leading your team to achieve best-in-class quality, safety, people, and production performance.Ensuring we deliver Great Quality, In Time, In Full every timeDirect reporting line to Area Team Managers with overall responsibility for up to 20 workers at peakLeading and Coaching teams to deliver great results, with a clear eye for recognising and nurturing talentShifts: 12-hour day shift rotating, no nightsYou will create a positive environment on the shop floor, encouraging operators to take ownership for monitoring machine performance, collecting data and generating ideasYou will set clear provision of objectives which will be critical for sections to achieve their targetsDevelop peer relationships across the operation to drive operational performance and continuityCoach and support to drive the delivery of breakthrough results through their teams to the achievement of targetSupport the creation and sustainment of an inspirational work environment where people can utilise their skills and potential
Qualifications and Experience - Dayshift Production Supervisor
Demonstrable track record in a production front-line management role with a strong emphasis on leading motivating and developing people.Experience within a similar manufacturing environment with proven experience in delivering results in all areas of the scorecard is required.You will have a good knowledge of the tools and techniques of Continuous Improvement and how to integrate them into a business, best practice manufacturing methods.Ideally with a food and Drink / FMCG, Packaging or process background; high-volume continuous manufacturing or a fast-moving warehouse or logistics environmentA clear career development plan and progression plan are available to you
What we can offer – Production Line Manager - Dayshift Production Supervisor•An opportunity to work with the leading technologies•Continuous training through internal development programmes•Subsidised staff canteen•Market leading pension Market-leading Awards•Enhanced Family/maternity/parental leaveFor more information on this role, please contact Mike Butler at mike.butler@omegaresource.co.uk Candidates who are currently Senior Operator, Line Leaders, Operations leaders, Production team leader, Supervisor, warehouse supervisor 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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Dayshift Production Supervisor
FMCG
Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, England
£27k - 28k per year + OTE £30K+
Permanent
Job role: Dayshift Production SupervisorJob Location: Harrogate Knaresborough area commutable from Leeds, Wetherby , easy A1 accessJob Type: Permanent , NO nights Reward: £27k - £28k Plus Overtime, PackageClient: Category market leader in manufacturing and distributionOur client is an established multi-site market-leading manufacturer, expanding its UK operations. Due to continual growth and expansion at this site we are recruiting a Production Team Line leader to join this successful factory and distribution operation. You will lead by example in your area and set the production standard. This is a hands-on line supervisor, I’s an FLM role, leading the line, 10-20 reports.
You will take full responsibility for the day-to-day running of operations and production in your area, on your shift!Delivering the operational plan and empowering your team to drive production performance – it’s a hands-on leadership role!Leading your team to achieve best-in-class quality, safety, people, and production performance.Ensuring we deliver Great Quality, In Time, In Full every timeDirect reporting line to Area Team Managers with overall responsibility for up to 20 workers at peakLeading and Coaching teams to deliver great results, with a clear eye for recognising and nurturing talentShifts: 12-hour day shift rotating, no nightsYou will create a positive environment on the shop floor, encouraging operators to take ownership for monitoring machine performance, collecting data and generating ideasYou will set clear provision of objectives which will be critical for sections to achieve their targetsDevelop peer relationships across the operation to drive operational performance and continuityCoach and support to drive the delivery of breakthrough results through their teams to the achievement of targetsBe authentic to inspire great performance and create trustSupport the creation and sustainment of an inspirational work environment where people can utilise their skills and potentialEncourage ownership and drive all levels within the team to act with autonomymanagee the performance of individuals by conducting regular performance, career, and development discussionsBuild high performing teams
Qualifications and Experience - DayShift Production Supervisor
Demonstrable track record in a production frontline management role with a strong emphasis on leading motivating and developing people.Experience within a similar manufacturing environment with proven experience in delivering results in all areas of the scorecard is required.You will have a good knowledge of the tools and techniques of Continuous Improvement and how to integrate them into a business, best practice manufacturing methods.Ideally with a food and Drink / FMCG, Packaging or process background; high-volume continuous manufacturing or a fast-moving warehouse or logistics environmentA clear career development plan and progression plan are available to you
What we can offer – Dayshift Production Supervisor• An opportunity to work with the leading technologies with training for specialist machinery•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• Enhanced Family/maternityFor more information on this role, please contact Mike Butler at mike.butler@omegaresource.co.uk Candidates who are currently Senior Operator, Line Leader, Operations leaders, Production team leader, Supervisor, Production Team Leader, warehouse supervisor and any equivalent background will be suitable for the role.Omega Resource Group is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.