We’re always looking for talented and motivated individuals to join our team. If you’re interested in the following two live roles, or exploring other career opportunities with us, please send your CV and cover letter to: recruitment@smcgroupglobal.com
We look forward to learning more about you and how you can contribute to our continued success.
Apprentice Engineering Technician
Training Course: Engineering fitter (level 3)
Training Provider: Southampton Engineering Training Association
Duration: 3 years 6 months
Positions Available: 2
What You’ll Be Doing
You will learn how to work safely, follow procedures, produce quality products and maintain high workplace standards. Throughout the apprenticeship, you will be expected to demonstrate a strong commitment to health & safety, quality, housekeeping, and continuous improvement. Key responsibilities and accountabilities will include:
Learning & Development:
- Completing a recognised apprenticeship qualifying in manufacturing production
- Actively engaging in learning activities and applying learning in the workplace
- Working towards achieving required competencies, skills and behaviours within agreed timescales
Manufacturing & Production Support:
- Supporting production activities under supervision, including assembly, preparation, and basic operation of equipment
- Following work instructions, Standard Operations Procedures, and technical guidance accurately
- Assisting in the assembly of products in line with quality and safety standards
- Supporting colleagues and Team Leaders to meet production schedules
Quality & ISO Awareness:
- Learning and applying ISO 9001 quality principles, including right first-time production and traceability
- Carrying out basic quality checks, once trained to do so
- Completing production and quality records accurately under supervision
- Reporting defects, errors or non-confirming items
Health & Safety:
- Working safely at all times and complying fully with all H&S rules, procedures and instructions
- Following safe systems of work and using machinery, tools and equipment when trained and authorised to do so
- Participation in risk assessments, toolbox talks and safety briefings
- Reporting of hazards, near misses, accidents, or unsafe conditions to the Team Leader
Housekeeping & Workplace Standards:
- Maintaining a clean, tidy, and organised work area at all times.
- Learning and following housekeeping standards
- Taking care of tools, equipment, and materials
More details available here: Apprentice Engineering Technician – Find an apprenticeship – GOV.UK
Apprentice Engineering Technician
Training Course: Machining technician (level 3)
Training Provider: Southampton Engineering Training Association
Duration: 3 years 6 months
Positions Available: 1
What You’ll Be Doing
Learning & Development
- Completing a recognised apprenticeship qualifying as a Machining Technician
- Working towards achieving required competencies, skills and behaviours within agreed timescales
Manufacturing & CNC Machining
- Learning how to check materials before starting work
- Becoming competent using technical information such as drawings, models and work order cards
- Setting up a range of working holding devices including chucks, fixtures and vices
- Learning how to programme, set, operate and adjust CNC machinery
- Completing milling and turning operations
- Adjusting a range of machining parameters to produce product with a high degree of accuracy and finish
- Gaining experience of manufacturing parts to a high degree of accuracy and finish
- Using a range of measuring equipment
- Checking and inspecting materials to be machined to ensure that they conform to quality standards
- Completing machine documentation at all stages of work activity and performing scheduled daily inspection, machine shut down or safe escalation
Quality & ISO Awareness
- Learning and applying ISO 9001 quality principles, including right first-time production and traceability
- Carrying out basic quality checks, once trained to do so
- Completing production and quality records accurately under supervision
- Reporting defects, errors or non-confirming items
Health & Safety
- Working safely at all times and complying fully with all H&S rules, procedures and instructions
- Following safe systems of work and using machinery, tools and equipment when trained and authorised to do so
- Participation in risk assessments, toolbox talks and safety briefings
- Reporting of hazards, near misses, accidents, or unsafe conditions to the Team Leader
Housekeeping & Workplace Standards
- Maintaining a clean, tidy, and organised work area at all times
- Learning and following housekeeping standards
- Taking care of tools, equipment, and materials
More details available here: CNC Machining Apprentice – Find an apprenticeship – GOV.UK
Sales administrator
Are you highly organised, customer-focused, and enjoy supporting sales teams?
We’re looking for a Sales Administrator to join SMC Group and help keep our inside sales operations running smoothly. With more than 65 years of manufacturing expertise, SMC Group designs and produces specialist masts, antennas, and RF communication equipment used by organisations around the world. In this role, you’ll support the commercial team with quotations, order processing, CRM management, and customer account support, ensuring our customers receive a responsive and professional service.
What You’ll Be Doing
– Act as the main contact for a portfolio of smaller customer accounts.
– Prepare accurate quotations and process customer orders.
– Maintain customer information and opportunities in HubSpot CRM.
– Manage quotes and order documentation through Syspro.
– Support supplier and customer portal updates.
– Monitor quotes nearing expiry and assist with follow-ups.
– Maintain organised records to support ISO 9001 standards.
– Assist the commercial team with reports, documentation, and presentations.
What We’re Looking For
– Experience in sales administration, internal sales, customer service, or similar roles.
– Strong organisation and attention to detail.
– Excellent communication and customer service skills.
– Comfortable working with pricing information and sales data.
– Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
– CRM software experience: 1 year (preferred)
– ERP systems experience: 1 year (preferred)
Bonus if you have: Experience using Syspro or similar ERP systems, along with CRM systems such as HubSpot.
What We Offer
– Join a well-established UK manufacturer with global customers.
– Be part of a collaborative commercial team.
– Gain valuable experience in sales operations and account coordination.
– Opportunities to develop your career within the business.
– Early finish Fridays.
– Free on-site parking.
– Company pension scheme.
Apply Now
If you’re a detail orientated administrator who enjoys supporting customers and sales teams, we’d love to hear from you. Send your CV and cover letter to: recruitment@smcgroupglobal.com
Please note: Due to the nature of our work, applicants must be eligible to meet BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) requirements.
Ability to commute/relocate: Eastleigh SO53 4BY: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work authorisation: United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
No recruitment agencies please.
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £30,000.00-£35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
– Company pension
– Free flu jabs
– Free parking
– Life insurance
– Sick pay