Continuous Improvement Assistant

Benchpeg Limited; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading precious metals supplier in Birmingham is hiring a Continuous Improvement Assistant to ensure adherence to production standards and support continuous improvement initiatives. Key responsibilities include assisting with data collection, administrative support for production projects, and helping with 5S checks. The ideal candidate has experience in production or engineering, is proficient in Microsoft Excel, and possesses strong communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Excellent benefits

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a production/engineering environment.
• Ability to follow processes and procedures accurately.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Assist with basic data collection and update the CI boards.
• Support the CI Supervisor with admin tasks.
• Help with basic 5S checks and learn FO/IP/LO checks.

Skills

Proven experience in a production/engineering environment

Ability to follow processes and procedures accurately

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Strong communication skills

Ability to work collaboratively

Job description

Continuous Improvement AssistantCompanyCooksongoldLocationBirmingham, West MidlandsSalaryCompetitive salary package and excellent benefitsPublishedJanuary 9, 2026DeadlineFebruary 28, 2026Save### Continuous Improvement Assistant#### Cooksongold#### Birmingham, West Midlands**About us**We are Cooksongold, and we’ve been proudly supporting jewellers since 1918, with everything from precious metals to jewellery tools. We are part of HM Precious Metals, one of Europe's largest refiners and processors of precious metals.Based in the heart of the Birmingham Jewellery Quarter, with a store in London’s Hatton Garden, we are a friendly, well-established and expanding business of 270 dedicated employees.We are highly rated by our customers – we were awarded a Feefo Trusted Platinum Service Award in 2024 and 2025, and we recently won Jewellery Supplier of the Year at the UK Jewellery Awards 2025.It’s an exciting time to join us! We are continuing to invest in our jewellery operation and explore new markets for precious metals.We currently have a vacancy for a Continuous Improvement Assistant.**The role**As our Continuous Improvement Assistant, you will ensure processes and standards on the production floor are implemented, executed and respected by all team members. Continuous drive and relentless execution towards “Manufacturing Excellence” is a necessity to succeed, whilst being flexible at all times and having a positive mindset.**Key responsibilities*** Assist with basic data collection and update the CI boards and trackers.* Support the CI Supervisor with admin tasks and wider production and business projects.* Support with updating SOPs and help organise CI files, SharePoint content and forms.* Help with basic 5S checks (photos, notes, scores).* Learn how to handle simple FO/IP/LO checks.**About you*** Proven experience in a production/engineering environment.* Ability to follow processes and procedures accurately and with attention to detail.* Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.* Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.**Benefits** We offer a well-balanced working environment with a competitive salary package and excellent benefits which support employees at every stage of their career.Our Job Applicant Privacy Notice can be viewed on our website.**To apply**So, if you’re seeking your next challenge as a Continuous Improvement Assistant, please apply via the Webrecruit recruitment portal..This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.Our Job Applicant Privacy Notice can be viewed on our website.We are Cooksongold, the UK's largest one-stop-shop for the jewellery maker and we’ve been proudly supporting jewellers across the country since 1918, with everything from precious metals to jewellery tools. We form part of HM Precious Metals, one of Europe's largest refiners and processors of precious metals. Benchpeg Ltd 2024All rights to content published on this page belong to Benchpeg Limited and you are not authorised to copy, reproduce or otherwise use this work without our prior written consent.