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CNC Specials Milling – Setter/Operator
Location: Nottingham, UK (NG10)
Hours: Full-time, 39 hours per week, Permanent
Shifts: 3 shifts (AM/PM/Nights)
Pay: £16.15 – £18.54 per hour, including 23% shift pay

Are you an experienced CNC Setter/Operator looking for a role where precision and skill truly matter? Join I Holland, a world-renowned manufacturer of pharmaceutical tooling, and become part of a fast-paced, high-quality engineering environment.

Due to strong order books and continued growth, we have an exciting opportunity in our Specials Milling Department. You’ll set and operate 3 & 4 axis CNC milling machines (Haas & Mori Seiki with Fanuc interface) to produce small batches and one-off pieces to exacting tolerances.

Your responsibilities will include:
•	Setting and operating CNC milling equipment
•	Machining tool steels (hard and soft up to 65Hrc)
•	Using Renishaw spindle probes for workshifts/datums
•	Reading technical drawings and working to tolerances of 0.001mm
•	Performing precise in-process measurements
•	Maintaining 5S standards and adhering to safety protocols
•	Performing periodic tool changes during production

We’re looking for someone who is:
•	Minimum of 2 years experience in CNC milling (preferably apprentice-trained)
•	Self-motivated and able to work independently
•	Skilled in programming with G & M codes (Edgecam experience is a plus)
•	Competent at producing small, high-quality workpieces
•	Strong in communication and time management

In return, we offer:
•	Profit Related Pay (PRP) Bonus Scheme (worth approx. £3,000 extra per year)
•	Ongoing in-house training
•	33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
•	Employee Assistance Programme
•	Cycle-to-work scheme
•	Retail discounts through I Holland Reward Scheme
•	Social events (Christmas parties, fun days)
•	Pension contributions & annual pension advice
•	Free uniform & PPE
•	Overtime paid at 1.5x basic rate after 39 hours

Ready to progress CNC career to the next level? Click Apply now and send us your CV.

Please note: Employment is subject to DBS check, references, and right-to-work documentation.

CNC Specials Milling – Setter/Operator

HR Advisor 
Location: Hybrid – 3 days bracknell, 2 days from home
Working Hours: 37.5 hours a week
Salary: Competitive

We’re Citation Group. A group of businesses on a mission to make life easier for small and medium-sized companies. We get that running a business is tough. You’re spinning plates trying to keep your customers happy, stay on top of rules and regulations, look after your team, and somehow still grow.

We pride ourselves on creating a workplace where everyone is valued, supported, and encouraged to bring their best selves to work. We’re known for our supportive culture, and our commitment to helping clients stay “ready for anything.” If you’re a team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you!

The role:  

Our whole reason for being is to attract, retain and develop great people.  We know that you sustainably raise performance through engagement and that leadership and culture is key to this. 

We’re looking for a commercial HR generalist to play an integral role in our team and business.  You will be working closely with Group functions to deliver the People Plan and their basic HR needs as well as help them be their best whilst driving change, supporting rapid business growth and a variety of ambitious and exciting projects all while making sure our culture is nurtured and developed. It’s a true generalist position!

•	Work closely with assigned areas of the business to drive the People Plan, identify, and deliver key HR initiatives.
•	Provide HR support for all matters in your business area including performance management, training and development, ER issues including: Grievances, disciplinaries, capability, redundancy, long term sick, disputes, assist with TUPE, colleague wellbeing including maternity / paternity
•	Project work - we’re constantly growing and evolving so there’ll be plenty to get stuck into
•	Stats – understanding our people numbers helps us perform better.
•	Rewards & remuneration – from helping develop our benefits to doing the admin and liaising with payroll you’ll be involved.
•	Support with embedding new acquisitions into the Citation Group
•	Admin – it needs to be done right and strong eye for detail, so we all have a part to play
•	Compliance / business protection – you know how the importance of this and will make it integral to the way we work.
•	Colleague engagement – Everything we do is aimed at protecting and building our high-performance culture and our great colleague engagement scores.
•	Internal Comms – As a team we own the internal Comms – it’s the voice of our culture, a glue that helps bind us and has never been more important.
•	L&D – we like to keep it relevant, quick and easy to access, be prepared to get involved in supporting the delivery of existing programmes and help to create new material.

About you: 

We’re not your everyday HR department and we’re not looking for your everyday HR person.
•	It’s fast paced and always changing so you need to be up for the challenge, always ready to adapt and get stuck in
•	Agile with a growth mindset, you will really care about our business. You get that you are a role model for and a custodian of our culture and will always put your best self forward.
•	It’s all about the people in Citation so you’ll need to demonstrate a wide range of influencing and communication skills. With high emotional intelligence and sound commercial acumen, people will want to come you, not just because of your expertise, but because you are great person to work with.
•	We’re always growing and changing so you’ll need to demonstrate how you positively embrace change personally and drive change successfully within your business.
•	Whilst it’s all about the people we’re not pink and fluffy, you’ll need to demonstrate your commercial edge too.
•	We’ve got a coaching style with our managers; we work together to help find the best solutions, so you’ll need to show us your coaching and problem solving skills.
•	You’ll have experience of dealing with a wide range of ER issues and feel comfortable dealing with issues from basics to complex issues. 
•	You’re always learning and developing – you might not have all the answers yet and you’re willing to learn and give it a try.
•	We’re always looking for ways to improve our processes to create a better experience for colleagues so you’ll show initiative and come up with new ideas on how we can do this.

Ideally, you’ll also have...

•	Experience or exposure to large change projects (could include restructures or business integrations)
•	Experience of writing and delivering training
•	Experience in ESG topics such Diversity, Equity and Inclusion & Carbon Emissions
•	Experience to work at pace in a changing environment

Here’s a taste of the perks we roll out for our extraordinary team members:

•	25 Days of Holiday + Bank Holidays: We’re talking sun-soaked beaches, snow-capped mountains, or simply your favourite cosy spot at home. Take your well-deserved break with 25 days of holiday, plus those cherished bank holidays.
•	Birthday Bliss: Your birthday isn’t just another day on the calendar; it’s YOUR day! Enjoy it in style with a day off, because at Citation, we believe in celebrating YOU.
•	Post-Wedding Bliss: Newlyweds, we’ve got something special for you too! Extra weeks of holiday to bask in the glow of post-wedding happiness.
•	Growing Families: We’re all about supporting our Citation family, and that includes expectant parents. Vouchers and special perks await to celebrate the newest addition to your family.
•	Healthcare cash plan: Your well-being is our priority. That’s why we offer private healthcare to ensure your peace of mind and keep you feeling your best.
•	Pawternity Leave: Welcoming a new furry friend? Enjoy a day off on us to give your new cat or dog the ultimate welcome home experience!
•	Community Days: Looking to give back? Take a day off to volunteer and make a positive impact in your community or support your favourite charities.

Join us at Citation, where success comes with unbeatable perks and a culture that truly celebrates your achievements!

HR Advisor 

FP&A and Financial Integration Analyst 
Location: 3 Days Wilmslow HQ, 2 days from home 
Salary: Competitive

Headquartered in Wilmslow and established in 1995, the Citation Group of companies is a growing professional services and compliance business employing over 600 people.  The product delivers valuable HR, Employment Law, Health & Safety, ISO and Electrical Safety products and services to over 120,000 SMEs across the UK, Australia and Canada.  

The Citation Group has grown rapidly over the past few years and has big ambitions for the future.  As a Private Equity-backed business, the plan is to triple the size of the business over the next few years through both organic growth and acquisitions.

The role 

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and analytical finance professional to join a high-growth business as an FP&A and Financial Integration Analyst, reporting directly to the FP&A Director. 

In this pivotal role, you will combine forward-looking financial analysis with hands-on integration support, shaping the financial strategy and performance visibility of a rapidly expanding organisation. You’ll play a key role in driving planning accuracy, supporting strategic decision-making, and ensuring seamless financial integration across new acquisitions — making this a highly visible and influential position within the finance function.

Financial Planning & Analysis 
•	Lead or support the preparation of annual and half-year forecasts, collaborating closely with senior leadership 
•	Develop and maintain dynamic financial models to evaluate business scenarios, investment cases and strategic initiatives 
•	Maintain rolling forecasts that provide management with up-to-date financial visibility, incorporating key performance indicators and business assumptions 
•	Analyse monthly results versus budget, forecast and prior periods, providing concise and insightful commentary on performance drivers and variance analysis  
•	Prepare presentations and analysis for senior management and investors 
•	Responsible for the financial consolidation of both budgets and actuals, including commercial KPIs, financial statements and additional key stakeholder information. 
•	Working with the divisional finance teams regarding the preparation of financial information in line with Group standards and timings. 

Financial integration 
•	Collaborate with the Corporate Development team, divisional finance stakeholders and external advisors pre-acquisition, evaluating historical financial results, financial team structure and current accounting policies
•	Review and input into the financial modelling for new acquisitions, including sensitivities, integration costs, key modelling assumptions, synergy calculations and how these impact the Group post deal 
•	Identify potential financial and operational risks that could impact integration, including accounting policy differences, tax exposure and data quality issues 
•	Lead and coordinate the integration of new entities into the Group, ensuring a smooth transition across reporting, planning and control frameworks 
•	Manage the consolidation of accounting and reporting systems 
•	Monitor synergy realisation, integration costs, and the financial performance of newly acquired businesses against pre-deal assumptions 

Data, systems and process improvement 
•	Maintain and enhance forecasting and reporting tools to improve efficiency and accuracy 
•	Identify opportunities to automate reporting processes and ensure the accuracy, consistency, and reliability of financial data across systems 
•	Review and refine FP&A processes to strengthen planning accuracy, reduce manual effort, and enhance insight generation 
•	Support compliance with corporate financial policies, controls, reporting standards, ensuring data quality throughout the planning process

Other ad hoc projects
•	Assist in the group audit of new acquisitions in the year 
•	Involvement in Group reorganisation projects (liquidations, restructures, hive-ups etc.)
•	Readiness reviews in advance of Group exit from current PE cycle

About you
•	Hold an ACA (or equivalent) qualification
•	A curious and critical thinker; a self-starter who digs into information and data to uncover insights and drive smarter financial decisions. 
•	Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
•	Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to engage non-Finance colleagues 
•	Advanced Excel and data manipulation is essential
•	Technically strong with a good depth of understanding and experience of financial reporting 
•	Experience of improving processes and control environments
•	Ability and desire to work in a fast-paced and ever-evolving Private Equity environment
•	Experience in working with subscription business metrics (ARR, NRR, churn etc) preferable

Why us? 

Here’s a taste of the perks we roll out for our extraordinary team members:

•	25 Days of Holiday + Bank holidays: We’re talking sun-soaked beaches, snow-capped mountains, or simply your favourite cosy spot at home. Take your well-deserved break with 25 days of holiday, plus those cherished bank holidays.
•	Birthday Bliss: Your birthday isn’t just another day on the calendar; it’s YOUR day! Enjoy it in style with a day off, because at Citation, we believe in celebrating YOU.
•	Post-Wedding Bliss: Newlyweds, we’ve got something special for you too! Extra weeks of holiday to bask in the glow of post-wedding happiness.
•	Growing Families: We’re all about supporting our Citation family, and that includes expectant parents. Vouchers and special perks await to celebrate the newest addition to your family.
•	Healthcare cash plan: Your well-being is our priority. That’s why we offer private healthcare to ensure your peace of mind and keep you feeling your best.
•	Pawternity Leave: Welcoming a new furry friend? Enjoy a day off on us to give your new cat or dog the ultimate welcome home experience!
•	Community Days: Looking to give back? Take a day off to volunteer and make a positive impact in your community or support your favourite charities.
Join us at Citation, where success comes with unbeatable perks and a culture that truly celebrates your achievements!