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Careers

Sandwell UK Ltd is a highly professional company focused on specialist surface engineering solutions for top level clients within the automotive and motorsport sectors as well as other industries including oil & gas, medical and aerospace.

If you see yourself being part of a growing, energetic, and dynamic organisation that is making a real difference in Engineering Solutions, then Sandwell is for you.

Scroll to view our vacancies. We are always keen to hear from like-minded individuals. Please apply in writing with your CV to careers@sandwell-uk.com or phone 01327 350205 if you have any questions.

Sales Support Assistant

Full time permanent position – 39 hours per week – Salary in region of £28,000 to £32,000 dependent upon experience.

Purpose of the role

To provide administrative and customer‑facing support to the Sales Manager and Production Manager,  by responding promptly to key customer enquiries, preparing pricing information, and coordinating job status updates across internal departments.

Key responsibilities

  • Respond to emails and phone calls from key customers in a timely, professional manner.
  • Provide customers with accurate pricing, lead times, and status updates on ongoing work.
  • Liaise with Production, Quality, and other internal teams to gather up‑to‑date information on job progress.
  • Assist the Sales Manager with preparing quotations, proposals, and responses to customer enquiries.
  • Maintain accurate records of customer communications, quotes, and job status updates.
  • Update internal systems with order details, progress notes, and customer information.
  • Support the preparation of sales reports, schedules, and documentation as required.
  • Ensure all customer interactions reflect the company’s commitment to service, accuracy, and professionalism.

Skills and attributes

  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with a confident and friendly manner.
  • Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively in a fast‑paced environment.
  • Comfortable liaising with different departments and building positive working relationships.
  • Proactive approach to problem‑solving and customer service.
  • Competent with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) and able to learn internal systems quickly.

Experience

Previous experience in an administrative or customer service role is preferred. Experience of working within a precision or advanced engineering environment, including sectors such as Formula One motorsport or aerospace, would be advantageous. However, full training and ongoing support will be provided to the right candidate who demonstrates the skills and attributes we are looking for.

Contact us

If you are looking for a challenging role within a close‑knit team, where no two days are the same, and you feel you have some of the skills and attributes we are looking for, we would love to hear from you.

Please send your CV and a covering letter to careers@sandwell-uk.com. If you would like further information about the role, please contact us using the same email address.

Quality Technician

Full time permanent position – 39 hours per week

Salary – IRO £28000-£32000 / Dependent upon experience

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Inspect work at all critical stages of the process, including process approval, masking, and final inspection prior to packaging and dispatch.
  • Ensure all inspection, documentation, and processing activities comply with customer requirements, internal process standards, specifications, and good practice.
  • Perform dimensional and visual inspection of components using appropriate handheld measuring equipment.
  • Identify and record omissions, defects, and non‑conformances raising issues through Sandwell’s internal Non‑Conformance Reporting system.
  • Communicate quality-related issues clearly with internal departments and escalate concerns to senior team members when necessary.
  • Monitor and record blasting media condition in accordance with Sandwell’s quality system procedures.
  • Monitor other key process parameters affecting quality and ensure records are accurately maintained.
  • Support the Quality Manager and wider team with day to day quality tasks and contribute to continuous improvement activities.

 

Skills and Attributes

  • High attention to detail with a methodical approach to inspection and documentation.
  • Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively within the Quality team.
  • Sound understanding of quality control principles and process compliance.
  • Comfortable using handheld measuring and inspection equipment.
  • Clear communicator with the ability to raise questions or concerns appropriately.
  • Organised, reliable, and capable of managing multiple inspection tasks.
  • Proactive attitude towards identifying issues and contributing to continuous improvement.

Experience

  • Experience of any of Sandwell’s processes (e.g., coatings or other metal-finishing techniques) would be a distinct advantage, but is not essential.
  • Previous experience in a quality inspection, quality technician, or manufacturing environment.
  • Practical experience inspecting components and completing quality documentation.
  • Experience working with non‑conformance reporting systems (internal and/or customer-based).
  • Familiarity with customer specifications, engineering drawings, or process standards (desirable).
  • Experience working within a regulated or controlled process environment (desirable).
  • Experience of working within our main customer sectors of Formula 1 Motorsport or Aerospace (desirable)

 

Contact us

If you are looking for a challenging role within a close‑knit team, where no two days are the same, and you feel you have some of the skills and attributes we are looking for, we would love to hear from you.

Please send your CV and a covering letter to careers@sandwell-uk.com. If you would like further information about the role, please contact us using the same email address.

Contact us

+44 (0) 1327 350205 | sales@sandwell-uk.com

Sandwell UK Ltd 2 Foundry Place, Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 6FP