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

Production Planner

Production Planner

£35,000 plus benefits

Are you an experienced Production Planner looking to join a successful manufacturing business where your organisational skills and attention to detail will make a real difference? This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established company supplying innovative products to a global customer base.

Working within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, you will play a key role in ensuring production schedules run efficiently by coordinating production orders, managing material availability and supporting multiple departments to keep operations moving. This is a permanent position based in Bar Hill, offering an excellent benefits package and genuine opportunities for long-term career development.

Main responsibilities for the Production Planner:

Convert planned orders into production orders ready for kitting.
Check for material shortages when converting production orders and liaise with Purchasing to resolve any issues.
Maintain accurate shortage records and update tracking spreadsheets.
Enter and maintain site commitment dates.
Review pick lists and investigate items not picked.
Resolve stock discrepancies, BOM and part number issues.
Amend production order component lists where required.
Liaise with Stores and internal teams to ensure materials are available for production.
Monitor and manage production shortage reports.
Respond to production-related enquiries.
Support Customer Service with order and production queries.
Assist with stock takes.
Investigate and resolve production order variances.
Support material transactions and inventory accuracy.

Skills/experience for the Production Planner:

Previous experience in a Production Planner or Manufacturing Planner position.
Experience working within a manufacturing environment.
Experience using MRP systems – SAP experience would be advantageous but is not essential.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Excellent communication and organisational skills.
Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.
Able to prioritise workload and work to deadlines.
Proactive and able to work using your own initiative.
A team player who is equally comfortable working independently.

Working hours for the Production Planner:

Competitive salary (dependent on experience).
Full-time, permanent position.
Monday to Thursday with an early finish every Friday.

Benefits for the Production Planner:

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
Long service holiday entitlement increasing to 30 days.
Private healthcare and dental cover.
Income protection.
Four times annual salary life assurance.
Profit share bonus scheme.
Annual salary review.
Employee discount platform.
Enhanced family leave.
Employee Assistance Programme.
Company events.
Early finish every Friday.

If you’re an organised production planner with manufacturing experience and enjoy working in a busy environment where no two days are the same, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to find out more about this excellent opportunity.

Production Planner

£35,000 plus benefits

Main responsibilities for the Production Planner:

Convert planned orders into production orders ready for kitting.
Check for material shortages when converting production orders and liaise with Purchasing to resolve any issues.
Maintain accurate shortage records and update tracking spreadsheets.
Enter and maintain site commitment dates.
Review pick lists and investigate items not picked.
Resolve stock discrepancies, BOM and part number issues.
Amend production order component lists where required.
Liaise with Stores and internal teams to ensure materials are available for production.
Monitor and manage production shortage reports.
Respond to production-related enquiries.
Support Customer Service with order and production queries.
Assist with stock takes.
Investigate and resolve production order variances.
Support material transactions and inventory accuracy.

Skills/experience for the Production Planner:

Previous experience in a Production Planner or Manufacturing Planner position.
Experience working within a manufacturing environment.
Experience using MRP systems – SAP experience would be advantageous but is not essential.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Excellent communication and organisational skills.
Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.
Able to prioritise workload and work to deadlines.
Proactive and able to work using your own initiative.
A team player who is equally comfortable working independently.

Working hours for the Production Planner:

Competitive salary (dependent on experience).
Full-time, permanent position.
Monday to Thursday with an early finish every Friday.

Benefits for the Production Planner:

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
Long service holiday entitlement increasing to 30 days.
Private healthcare and dental cover.
Income protection.
Four times annual salary life assurance.
Profit share bonus scheme.
Annual salary review.
Employee discount platform.
Enhanced family leave.
Employee Assistance Programme.
Company events.
Early finish every Friday.

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:

Repairing and maintaining site equipment and machinery.
Respond to breakdowns, systematically fault find and identify root cause and then implement solution to prevent recurrence in a fully automated factory.
Work with production, support groups and suppliers to implement improvement opportunities to increase equipment efficiency and safety and reduce engineering downtime.
This role will involve working on various different types of equipment including complex hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical/electronic control systems.
Lean manufacturing principles are used on a daily basis, adhering to 5s methodology.
Ensuring site H&S, site compliance and legislative requirements are upheld.
Applicants should have previous experience of working as part of an engineering team with excellent knowledge of fault finding techniques and the ability to react and interact in a production environment.

Skills and Qualifications for the Maintenance Engineer:

Ideally you will be a time served Electrical Engineer to ONC, NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds 2320 parts 1 & 2 or suitable equivalent qualification.
You will also be familiar with current IEE 18th Edition regulations.
A good knowledge and understanding of PLC’s would also be advantageous.
Fluid transfer / pump experience.

Hours of work for the Maintenance Engineer:

At present the company is running a double day shift, however the hours of work do state:

Rotating 3 shift system of 6am to 2pm Monday to Friday and 2pm to 10pm Monday to Friday and 10pm to 6am Sunday to Thursday

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

Nightshift Machine Minder

Nightshift Machine Minder

£35,250 plus overtime and benefits

The main purpose of the Nightshift Machine Minder is to achieve KPIs and quality levels set by the Line Manager. It is also to ensure day to day running of the machines, in line with S.O.Ps, and Specific customer requirements.

Day to day duties for the Nightshift Machine Minder:

Monitor and control quality
Maximise machine efficiencies
Minimise Downtime
Ensure all standard operating procedures are adhered to (e.g. PPE, health and safety, hygiene and operational standards)
Complete all related paperwork and input data accurately to ensure carton quality checks can be carried out, as per training given
Ensure machine speeds are always optimised
Ensure any defect is highlighted to Team Leader and QA department and that it is flagged correctly
Provide holiday cover in line with production agreement, and provide sickness cover where possible
Ensure effective shift handover is carried out
Maintain good housekeeping

Skills and Person specification for the Nightshift Machine Minder:

Good attendance and timekeeping
Ability to problem solve
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Good organisational and self-motivational skills
High levels of accuracy and attention to detail
Machine operating / minding experience

Nightshift Machine Minder hours of work:

4 on 4 off Nights

Nightshift Machine Minder is based in St Neots for more information please contact Lisa Parsons

Machine Minder

Machine Minder

£31,000 plus overtime and benefits

The main purpose of the Machine Minder is to achieve KPIs and quality levels set by the Line Manager. It is also to ensure day to day running of the machines, in line with S.O.Ps, and Specific customer requirements.

Day to day duties for the Machine Minder:

Monitor and control quality
Maximise machine efficiencies
Minimise Downtime
Ensure all standard operating procedures are adhered to (e.g. PPE, health and safety, hygiene and operational standards)
Complete all related paperwork and input data accurately to ensure carton quality checks can be carried out, as per training given
Ensure machine speeds are always optimised
Ensure any defect is highlighted to Team Leader and QA department and that it is flagged correctly
Provide holiday cover in line with production agreement, and provide sickness cover where possible
Ensure effective shift handover is carried out
Maintain good housekeeping

Skills and Person specification for the Machine Minder:

Good attendance and timekeeping
Ability to problem solve
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Good organisational and self-motivational skills
High levels of accuracy and attention to detail
Machine operating / minding experience

Machine Minder hours of work:

4 on 4 off Days

Machine Minder is based in St Neots for more information please contact Lisa Parsons

Feeder / Packer

Production Packers

£31,000 to £36,000 plus benefits

We are seeking a dedicated and proactive production packer to join a fast-paced production environment based in St. Neots. This is a permanent opportunity for someone with a keen eye for detail, strong teamwork skills, and the ability to work efficiently with minimal supervision.

You’ll be part of a well-established manufacturing operation producing high-quality products for a respected and growing business. The company prides itself on maintaining excellent standards, a safe working environment, and a positive workplace culture — without standing still when it comes to innovation and improvement.

Main Responsibilities for the Production Packer:

Feed, pack, strip, inspect, and sort products on the production line
Carry out routine quality checks and promptly report any concerns
Support changeover activities and maintain high 5S housekeeping standards
Monitor for abnormal running conditions and act according to procedures
Maintain a safe and clean work environment at all times
Affix product identification labels in a quality-controlled manner

Skills/Experience required for the Production Packer:

Previous experience in a manufacturing or packing role preferred, but not essential
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team
Flexible approach to overtime when required
Good communication skills and a proactive work attitude

Working Hours for the Production Packer:

Continental shift pattern a mixture of nights & days

For more information, 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

Cut & Crease Operator

Cut & Crease Operator

£34,600 to £39,000 plus benefits

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Cut & Crease Operator to join a well-established print and packaging company based in the Huntingdonshire area. This is a permanent opportunity to join a busy production environment where you will be responsible for producing high-quality printed packaging products to customer specifications.

Working as a Cut & Crease Operator, you will be joining an experienced production team within a successful business that provides specialist print and packaging solutions to a wide range of customers. This position would suit someone with previous cutting, creasing or die-cutting experience who is looking for a stable, long-term opportunity within the print and packaging industry.

Main Responsibilities for the Cut & Crease Operator:

Setting and operating cut and crease machinery
Setting cutting and creasing accurately for each production job
Producing work in accordance with job specifications and production requirements
Carrying out machine make-readies and adjustments
Checking printed materials for quality, accuracy and consistency
Monitoring machinery throughout production runs
Identifying and resolving minor machine or production issues
Ensuring production targets and deadlines are achieved
Minimising material waste wherever possible
Completing relevant production and quality documentation
Carrying out routine machine checks and basic maintenance
Maintaining a clean and safe working environment
Working closely with colleagues across the print and production departments

Skills/Experience for the Cut & Crease Operator:

Previous experience working as a Cut & Crease Operator or within a similar print finishing position
Experience operating cut and crease or die-cutting machinery
Previous experience within the print, packaging, carton or print finishing industry
Good understanding of cutting and creasing processes
Experience working with printed board, cartonboard or similar materials
Ability to accurately set machinery and work from job specifications
Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work
Good mechanical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work effectively within a busy production environment
Reliable with a good attitude towards health & safety and quality standards

Hours of work for the Cut & Crease Operator:

Days and Nights shift pattern 12 hour (averages a 40 hour working week)

Benefits for the Cut & Crease Operator:

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 Cut & Crease Operator please contact Lisa Parsons

Planner

Job Title: Planner

Salary: £35,000 to £40,000 Plus benefits

Our manufacturing Huntingdon based client are looking for a permanent Planner to help with accurate planning to ensure maximization of timings. Working to a

high standard of accuracy. The ability to communicate clearly & in a timely manner, whilst prioritising according to department deadlines.

Main Responsibilities for the Planner:

OTIF led by the capacity plan
Optimising product/machine routing to minimise make-readies between sizes/styles.
Use ERP (SPOCS) to identify constraints in future periods; balance uneven production demands and identify potential capacity resource constraints with manpower.
Adjustment of machine availability pending shift changes (eg. Seasonal / demand)
Develop process to foresee challenges to scheduling with Operations Manager by tracking output.
Provide KPI data and output reports to Operations Manager such as ACTUAL vs estimated output.
Liaise/coordinate with sales & supply chain, ensuring materials/plan satisfy delivery date.
Identify and alert Operations Manager of inaccuracies in ERP (SPOCS) input/output error.

Experience required for the Planner:

SPOCS ERP expertise preferrable but not essential. (SPOCS by KM software systems)
A natural forward planner who critically assesses own performance
Able to get on with others and be a team player
Ability to work in a changing environment
Keeps clam under pressure
Structured problem solver with an open mind
Willing to seek help
Confident presenting schedule Infront of 6 members of senior management

Hours of work for the Planner:

Monday to Friday 37.5 hours 7.30am to 3.30pm

Benefits for the Planner:

26 days holiday plus bank holidays
Brand new site, up to date working environment
Pension
Life Insurance
Free electric car charging
Medical cover and wellbeing support
Referral scheme
Etc etc

For more details please contact Lisa Parsons

Folder Gluer Operator

Folder Gluer Operator

£35,000 to £40,000 plus benefits

Are you an experienced Folder Gluer Operator 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 rotating shift pattern, giving you a consistent structure and regular hours across the working week.

This is a permanent position based in Alconbury, Cambridgeshire, 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 Folder Gluer Operator:

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 Folder Gluer Operator:

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 Folder Gluer Operator:

Rotating shift pattern, Monday to Friday.

Benefits for the Folder Gluer Operator:

26 days holiday plus bank holidays
Pension
Health care and Life Assurance
Referral scheme
Gym
on site Parking

For more details please contact Lisa Parsons

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