Lisa Parsons

Principal Consultant

Having worked at Point since 1999, Lisa stands amongst the longest serving and most experienced recruiters in the local area. With over two decades of experience, Lisa brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her role, specialising in permanent positions within our Industrial division whilst maintaining strong relationships with many of her long-standing key accounts.

Her professionalism, dedication, and in-depth understanding of the local market make her a trusted partner for both clients and job seekers. As a senior member of the team, Lisa is also a positive role model and mentor for newer consultants who can look up to for guidance, support, and inspiration.

Fun fact: Before entering the world of recruitment Lisa wanted to join the Police. Enough said.

Jobs Posted by Lisa Parsons

Materials Operative Part Time

Materials Operative (Part Time 20 hours per week)

£18,000 plus excellent benefits

A Part-time permanent Materials Operative to work for a super friendly manufacturing company based in Swavesey.

The Materials Operative is responsible for ensuring efficient and accurate handling of goods within the warehouse, this includes receiving, storing, and dispatching products to meet customer demands.

Main duties for the Materials Operative:

Order picking and packing.
Dispatching.
Receiving and unloading.
Inventory management.
Office stationery stock levels.
Goods in inspection.

Skills required for the Materials Operative:

Previous experience in a warehouse or similar environment.
Computer literate.
Proficient in using inventory management software and MS Office applications.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent communication skills.
Organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise.

Desirable skills for the Materials Operative

ERP systems knowledge.
Manufacturing environment.
Shipping or customs processes.

Hours of work for the Materials Operative:

Monday to Friday 4 hours per day

Benefits for the Materials Operative:

25 days paid annual leave plus the 8 Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part-time employees).
A one-off reward of 1-week additional paid annual leave every 5 years of service.
Birthday Leave – one paid day of leave on your birthday to celebrate.
Employee Volunteer Day
Employee monthly award programme.
Sick leave
Company pension
Discretionary annual company bonus.
Choice of either Private Medical Insurance or Health Cash Plan.
Cycle-To-Work scheme.
Supportive company culture.
Complimentary beverages – tea, coffee, milk, squash, biscuits, chilled water, fruit.
Training and development.
Professional memberships and CPD days.
Various social events and competitions.
Free issue company clothing.
On site car park.
Christmas hamper.

For more details on this exciting Materials Operative position, please contact Lisa Parsons

Maintenance Engineer

Maintenance Engineer
£50,300 plus benefits

A permanent position for a Maintenance Engineer based in the Huntingdon area. This is a great opportunity to make the position your own, you will have full autonomy and be supported by a small team. The company globally is a large, very dynamic and the market leaders in their industry.

The Maintenance Engineer will work with a team of Maintenance Fitters & Electricians for the delivery of a responsive and effective engineering service to production and site operations. Ability to investigate and resolving equipment failures within a timely manner while communicating effectively with the line managers and other departments.

Pro-actively look at new ways of working, new system upgrades and new equipment, all to meet the changing technological challenges.

Main responsibilities for the Maintenance Engineer:

Repair and maintain site equipment and machinery
Respond to breakdowns and systematically identify root causes
Carry out electrical and mechanical fault finding
Identify and implement reliability and efficiency improvements
Support engineering projects and equipment upgrades
Work with the Production team to identify and implement improvement opportunities that increase equipment efficiency and safety while reducing downtime
Ensure parts and materials used are accurately recorded
Take a proactive approach to all day-to-day duties
Prioritise workload to meet business requirements
Comply with all Health & Safety procedures, risk assessments and SOPs
Maintain good housekeeping and 5S standards

Requirements & Qualifications for the Maintenance Engineer:

Recognised Level 3 qualification in Electrical Engineering or a relevant multi-skilled engineering discipline with a strong electrical bias
Proven industrial electrical maintenance and fault-finding experience
Competent in safe isolation and fault finding on 3-phase, single-phase and control circuits
Ability to read and understand electrical schematics
Experience with motors, contactors, relays, sensors, gearboxes and pumps
Good mechanical maintenance/fault-finding ability
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Flexibility and a positive attitude

Desirable Skills:

Siemens S7 PLC fault-finding experience
BS 7671 18th Edition qualification
CMMS experience, ideally Maximo
Experience within a fast-paced manufacturing/process environment

Hours of work for the Maintenance Engineer:

At present the company is running a double day shift Monday to Friday (however the post may go to 3 shift)

The working environment is clean and very well organised with an ambient temperature.

Benefits for the Maintenance Engineer:

24 days holiday plus Bank Holidays (Increases up to 25 / 26 and 27 days with service up to 5 years)
Pension.
Car Parking.
Life Insurance
Wellbeing.
Tea Coffee and other soft drinks.
Happy to send you on courses that will aid in the job post.
Other benefits available.

For more information on the Maintenance Engineer position, please contact Lisa Parsons

Machine Operator

Machine Operator

£32,000 to £33,000 plus benefits and overtime rates

Due to continued growth our client is looking for a skilled Production Operator to work on a 34 hours Friday to Monday shift. The Machine Operator is a permanent position. The company environment is a warm friendly and very team orientated.

Main duties for the Machine Operator

Prioritising work based on the Production schedule to ensure products are completed and ready to be passed to the next team in the production process on time and to specification.
Responsibility for adhering to departmental procedures & housekeeping.
Understanding the requirements of every job and ensuring all materials are correct and present
Undertaking routine maintenance and housekeeping on the machines
Ensuring products are of a high quality by undertaking thorough inspections and reporting defects to management.

Departmental Specific Tasks for the Machine Operator

Operating machinery including cutting machines.
Undertaking bespoke hand finishing tasks.
Operating Printers
Operating the Seal Laminator
Packing materials to their different specifications where applicable.

Skills for the Machine Operator

Good organisation skills and the ability to thrive in pressurised environments
Ability to multi-task and utilise resources to execute tasks within a deadline-oriented environment with tight timelines
Excellent attention to detail and a record of maintaining high quality standards
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Highly motivated with a high level of initiative; inspires confidence to work independently and in support of department goals and business objectives.
Ability to build good, professional relationships.
Proactive, can do attitude.

If you have any experience of the printing industry that would be fantastic, however full training would be given for the right work ethic and desire to learn.

Forklift Licence an advantage.

This is a village location, transport is essential.

Hours of work for the Machine Operator:

Friday 10am to 3pm

Saturday and Sunday 6am to 6pm

Monday 10am to 3pm

Benefits for the Machine Operator:

plus bank holidays (Holidays go up to 30 days)

Pension

Life Insurance

Free fruit

Free food delivery once a month

Sick pay (after qualifying period)

Nice working environment

Uniform

Overtime at time plus half and double time

For more details on the Machine Operator please contact Lisa Parsons on 01480 431888

Production Operator

Production Operator

£30,000 to £34,000 plus benefits and overtime rates

Due to continued growth our client is looking for a skilled Production Operator to work on a double day basis Monday to Friday. The Production Operator is a permanent position. The company environment is a warm friendly and very team orientated.

Main duties for the Production Operator

Prioritising work based on the Production schedule to ensure products are completed and ready to be passed to the next team in the production process on time and to specification.
Responsibility for adhering to departmental procedures & housekeeping.
Understanding the requirements of every job and ensuring all materials are correct and present
Undertaking routine maintenance and housekeeping on the machines
Ensuring products are of a high quality by undertaking thorough inspections and reporting defects to management.

Departmental Specific Tasks for the Production Operator

Operating machinery including cutting machines.
Undertaking bespoke hand finishing tasks.
Operating Printers
Operating the Seal Laminator
Packing materials to their different specifications where applicable.

Skills for the Machine Operator

Good organisation skills and the ability to thrive in pressurised environments
Ability to multi-task and utilise resources to execute tasks within a deadline-oriented environment with tight timelines
Excellent attention to detail and a record of maintaining high quality standards
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Highly motivated with a high level of initiative; inspires confidence to work independently and in support of department goals and business objectives.
Ability to build good, professional relationships.
Proactive, can do attitude.

If you have any experience of the printing industry that would be fantastic, however full training would be given for the right work ethic and desire to learn.

Forklift Licence an advantage.

This is a village location, transport is essential.

Hours of work for the Production Operator:

Monday to Friday 8 hours shifts double days 6-2 / 2-10

Benefits for the Production Operator:

25 days plus bank holidays (Holidays go up to 30 days)

Pension

Life Insurance

Free fruit

Free food delivery once a month

Sick pay (after qualifying period)

Nice working environment

Uniform

Overtime at time plus half and double time

For more details on the Production Operator please contact Lisa Parsons on 01480 431888

Flexographic Printer

Flexographic Printer

£35,000 to £38,000 plus benefits

We are looking for an experienced Flexographic Printer to join our growing UK printing business. This is a full-time, permanent opportunity working in a busy production environment and producing high-quality printed products for our customers.

Main duties for the Flexographic Printer:

Set up and operate flexographic printing machines.
Prepare inks, printing plates and anilox rollers.
Manage colour matching, print registration and quality checks.
Monitor production for consistent print quality and efficiency.
Carry out routine machine cleaning and maintenance.
Work to production schedules and agreed quality standards.

Skills for the Flexographic Printer:

Previous flexographic printing experience preferred; self-adhesive experience is a particular advantage.
Good attention to detail and pride in quality workmanship.
A reliable, practical team player who can also work independently.
A positive attitude and willingness to help a growing business succeed.

Hours of work for the Flexographic Printer:

Monday to Friday 8.00am to 4.00pm

St Ives area (village location, transport essential)

For more details please contact Lisa Parsons

Warehouse Operative

Warehouse Operative

£26,000 plus bonus and benefits

Our client based in Bar Hill is looking to expand their team in the warehouse. They are looking for a reliable, detail-focused warehouse Operative. This is a hands-on role primarily focused on packing, labelling, scanning, and preparing customer orders for despatch. Accuracy and attention to detail are essential, as the work completed at this stage is the final step before the product reaches the customer.

Main duties for the Warehouse Operative:

Pick, check, pack and prepare products for despatch.
Pack boxes securely and appropriately to protect products during transportation.
Accurately label boxes, packages and shipments.
Scan jobs on and off the SAP system at the appropriate stages of the process.
Check product, quantities, paperwork, labels and shipment details before despatch.
Ensure full traceability of products through the despatch process.
Operate a forklift safely and responsibly when required.
Load and unload deliveries in accordance with site procedures.
Maintain a clean, organised and safe despatch area.
Follow all company procedures relating to quality, health & safety and product handling.
Identify and report any discrepancies, damaged goods, incorrect documentation or labelling issues.
Work closely with production, stores, logistics and other departments to ensure orders are despatched on time.
Take ownership of the quality of your work and ensure orders are right first time.
Potential to learn and develop in depth knowledge of logistics and opportunity to progress within the role.

Skills for the Warehouse Operative:

Forklift licence. Ideally a full clean driving license.
Has good attention to detail and takes pride in producing accurate work.
Is comfortable using computer systems and scanners.
Understands the importance of accurate labelling, scanning and documentation.
Can follow procedures and work methodically.
Is reliable, organised and able to manage priorities.
Works well as part of a team but can also work independently.
Understands the importance of product quality and customer satisfaction.
A flexible individual who may be required to pick up/deliver urgent packages.

Benefits for the Warehouse Operative:

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, long service increases entitlement up to 30 days
12:30pm finish every Friday
Private Healthcare & Dental
Income Protection
4X Annual Life Assurance
Discount Platform
Enhanced Family Leave
Company events
Employee Assistance Programme
Profit Share Bonus
Annual Merit Salary Scheme

Hours of work for the Warehouse Operative:

Monday to Thursday 8am to 4.45pm and Friday 8am to 12.30pm

For more details please contact Lisa Parsons

Glue Minder

Glue Minder

£34,600 to £41,000 plus benefits

Are you an experienced Glue Minder looking for a permanent role with a well-established packaging business? This is a great opportunity to join a skilled production team and take ownership of a key machine in a busy, well-organised manufacturing environment. You will be working on a shift pattern, giving you a consistent structure and regular hours across the working week.

This is a permanent position based in the Huntingdonshire area, with straightforward access from the A14 and surrounding areas. You will be joining a company that takes pride in the quality of its output and values operators who bring experience, attention to detail, and a genuine commitment to getting the job done right. Benefits are on offer, and salary is competitive and reflective of your level of experience.

Main Responsibilities for the Glue Minder:

Set up, operate, and monitor the folder gluer machine in line with job specifications
Carry out make-ready and changeovers efficiently to minimise downtime between jobs
Carry out visual quality checks throughout the production run, including checking fold accuracy, glue application, and finished carton integrity
Troubleshoot machine issues and make adjustments to maintain output quality and speed
Complete line clearances between jobs and maintain accurate production records
Support and guide assistant operators and packing staff during your shift
Carry out routine cleaning and preventative maintenance on the machine
Adhere to all health and safety procedures and maintain a clean, organised work area

Skills/Experience required for the Glue Minder:

Proven hands-on experience operating a folder gluer machine in a packaging or print environment
Ability to set up and make-ready independently without close supervision
Strong eye for quality and the ability to identify and resolve issues during a run
Experience with Bobst or similar equipment is highly desirable
Comfortable working rotating shifts and flexible around production demands
Reliable, self-motivated, and focused on achieving production targets without compromising quality

Working Hours for the Glue Minder:

Rotating shift pattern Days Nights 12 Hours (average 40 hours per week)

Benefits for the Glue Minder:

Up to 30-minute paid break during shift

Overtime paid at 1.25 once contractual hours worked – premium increases to 1.5 overtime rate, once 48 hours per week is exceeded

Holidays

Free vend tea, coffee, hot chocolate, soup

Group Life assurance (4 x annual salary)

Aviva Company pension scheme

Medicash insurance scheme (Dental, Optical etc)

Employee assistance programme

Retail discount scheme

Free on-site parking

Reward and recognition scheme

Employee referral programme

Based in Huntingdonshire

For more details on the Glue Minder please contact Lisa Parsons

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