Debbie Cawley Recruitment

20/05/2026

Plymouth | Finance Manager | £30k–£40k

A brilliant opportunity to join a successful manufacturing/engineering business in Plymouth as their Finance Manager.

This is a varied, hands-on role within a growing SME where you’ll take ownership of the full finance function alongside HR administration and support.

The business is looking for someone practical, capable and comfortable managing everything from transactional finance through to management accounts — someone who enjoys being trusted to run their own area rather than operating in a large corporate structure.

The role includes:
• Management accounts
• Cashflow & VAT
• Payroll & pensions
• Banking & reconciliations
• Year-end support with auditors
• HR admin, contracts & policy updates

You’ll work closely with the Managing Director and become a key part of the business.
✔ SME finance experience preferred
✔ Excel skills essential
✔ Qualified by experience or formal qualifications considered
✔ Full-time permanent role
Salary: circa £30,000 - £40,000 depending on experience

Interested in hearing more? Drop me a message for a confidential chat.

20/05/2026

Stores Controller

Salary: £27,000 – £29,000 per year

We are seeking a reliable and organised Stores Controller to join a busy and growing team. This is a hands-on role that plays a key part in keeping operations running smoothly, ensuring goods are received, stored, and dispatched accurately and efficiently.

Working closely with procurement and production teams, you’ll help maintain high standards across stock control, organisation, and health & safety.

Key Responsibilities

Receive and check deliveries against accompanying documentation
Accurately book goods into the system and allocate to relevant departments
Liaise with procurement regarding deliveries, shortages, or discrepancies
Update inventory and stock systems using delivery notes
Pick, pack, and dispatch goods in line with delivery schedules
Operate forklifts to move, store, and organise stock within the warehouse/stores area
Deliver materials internally to relevant departments
Complete picklists and packing documentation accurately
Maintain a clean, organised, and safe working environment
Follow company procedures and health & safety regulations at all times
Participate in training and continuous improvement activities as required

Skills & Experience
Previous experience within a stores, warehouse, or logistics environment within manufacturing
Good understanding of stock control and inventory processes
Valid forklift licence required — ideally with experience operating both OKM and Aislemaster trucks
Strong communication skills with the ability to work across multiple departments
Basic IT skills, including ERP systems and Microsoft Outlook/email
High attention to detail and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment

What We’re Looking For

A dependable and proactive team player
Someone who takes pride in keeping things organised and running efficiently
A safety-conscious individual with a positive, can-do attitude

What’s on Offer

Competitive salary
Training and development opportunities
Supportive team environment

Monday – Thursday: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Friday: 8:00am – 12:00pm

If you enjoy a varied, hands-on role and want to be part of a team that keeps operations moving, we’d love to hear from you.

19/05/2026

13/05/2026

Calling all CAD Design Engineers

I’m working with an award-winning manufacturing business in Plymouth that designs and produces high-quality sheet metal components for globally recognised brands — and they’re looking to add a CAD Design Engineer to their growing team.

This is a genuinely lovely opportunity for someone who enjoys seeing designs come to life from concept through to manufacture.

You’ll be involved in:
✔ 3D modelling and manufacturing drawings using SolidWorks and SheetWorks
✔ Bespoke fabrication projects and new product development
✔ Working closely with production teams to ensure practical, manufacturable designs
✔ Design-for-manufacture across laser cutting, CNC folding, and welding processes
✔ Continuous improvement and product development initiatives
We’d love to hear from people with:
🔹 SolidWorks experience
🔹 Sheet metal/fabrication knowledge
🔹 Ability to read engineering drawings/specifications
🔹 HNC/HND/Degree in Engineering (or equivalent practical experience)
🔹 Experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment

What’s on offer?
✨ Supportive and experienced team
✨ Genuine progression opportunities
✨ State-of-the-art Plymouth facility
✨ Early finish Fridays
✨ The chance to work on products used globally by leading brands
If this sounds like someone in your network, please tag away, share, or send them my way

And if it sounds like you — my inbox is open.

13/03/2026

New role just in: Sales & Logistics Administrator
Salary: £27,000–£30,000

I’m working with a growing global business looking for a confident, high-energy Sales & Logistics Administrator to join their team.
This is a fast-paced role where you’ll be coordinating orders, managing shipments, and keeping communication flowing between customers, carriers and internal teams.

They’re looking for someone organised, proactive and speedy, ideally with a little experience in import/export processes or international shipping.

What’s on offer:
• £27k–£30k salary
• Private healthcare
• Contributory pension
• Life assurance
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Genuine career development opportunities
If you’ve worked in sales admin, logistics or operations and love keeping things moving, I’d love to hear from you.

Drop me an email ([email protected])

11/03/2026

Production Supervisor | Advanced Manufacturing

I’m working with a highly advanced fabrication business that delivers projects from initial CAD design through to manufacturing and assembly, producing premium workshop solutions for leading automotive and motorsport brands.

They’re looking for a Production Supervisor to work closely with the General Manager and support the smooth running of the shop floor – ensuring orders move through production efficiently and teams have what they need to deliver.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll be coordinating production activity, supporting and developing the team, monitoring materials and work in progress, and helping drive quality and continuous improvement across the operation.

What they’re really looking for is someone who:
• Has experience in a fabrication, machining or mechanical manufacturing environment
• Has previously supervised or led a production team
• Is organised, proactive and comfortable solving problems on the shop floor
• Understands lean or continuous improvement principles

If you enjoy leading from the front and want to be part of a business producing high-quality work for the automotive and motorsport sector, I’d be happy to share more details. If you’d like to find out more, feel free to message me directly for a confidential conversation.

08/01/2026

🚀 Section Leader | Engineering | Plymouth

I’m working with an award-winning engineering manufacturer in Plymouth who are looking for a Section Leader to join their team.

This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who genuinely cares about doing things properly — safety, quality, and people.

You’ll be a great fit if you:

Have been actively involved in H&S management (IOSH qualification essential)

Have a real passion for quality, not just ticking boxes

Are confident working with ISO processes

Want to progress, develop your skills, and grow with the business

What’s on offer:

💷 £30,000 – £35,000

🕒 Early finish on Fridays

📈 Clear progression and development opportunities

🏭 A well-established, respected manufacturing environment

If this sounds like your next step — or you’d like a quiet, no-pressure chat — drop me a message ([email protected])

07/01/2026

Want to lead QHSE, make real impact, and drive change across an established manufacturing site?

This isn’t just ticking boxes. You’ll:
· Own ISO 9001 & 14001 systems and push ISO 45001 readiness
· Lead safety, quality & sustainability initiatives
· Be the go-to expert for audits, compliance & regulatory reporting
· Shape a strong safety culture across all teams

£55–60k + bonus | 25 days + 8 bank hols | Pension & life cover | Early finish Fridays

This is your chance to make a difference. Are you in?

22/12/2025

We’re recruiting a Procurement Manager to join a well-established UK manufacturer based in Plymouth, Devon.

This is a key role for someone who enjoys owning the full procurement lifecycle — from supplier negotiation and cost reduction through to supporting manufacturing, engineering and future growth.
✔ Manufacturing / electronics environment
✔ Strategic but hands-on role
✔ Competitive salary + strong benefits
✔ Direct impact on business performance

If you’re a Procurement or Supply Chain professional looking for a role where your decisions genuinely matter, I’d love to chat.

All enquiries strictly via [email protected]

22/12/2025

I’m officially logging off for a Christmas break and the office is now closed until 5th January 2026.

If anything urgent crops up while I’m away, you can still reach me at [email protected]
— I’ll keep an eye on things.

Wishing you all a lovely, restful Christmas filled with good food, good company, and a proper switch-off