Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for a Thermal CAE Engineer to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a contract position with a proposed end date of 31st March 2027.

Umbrella Pay Rate: £33.64 per hour.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, integrate, and maintain 1D CAE models within a full vehicle environment.
• Conduct vehicle-level simulations and detailed analyses of thermal, physical, and control systems.
• Prepare and deliver high-quality technical presentations explaining complex vehicle behaviours and efficiency metrics to a range of stakeholders.
• Lead issue resolution activities and drive continuous improvements in modelling processes and methods.
• Manage multiple stakeholders to ensure timely, high-quality delivery of simulation outputs.
• Innovate and develop new processes, tools, and methodologies to meet evolving business requirements.

Essential Skills and Experience Required:

• Proven experience with 1D simulation toolsets and/or model integration platforms (e.g., GT-Suite, Amesim, Simulink, Synopsys Silver).
• Strong capability in visualising, interpreting, and communicating virtual analysis results, including understanding the limitations of virtual development methods.
• Experience working with thermal systems, ideally within the automotive domain.
• Broad understanding of complete vehicle systems and the ability to interpret complex interactions affecting vehicle energy flow and efficiency.

Desirable Skills Requested:

• Experience applying Agile methodologies.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Strong understanding of control system architectures and associated deployment risks.
• Experience in data science, reduced-order modelling, or data engineering.
• Knowledge of low-voltage automotive electrical systems.

Education Required:

• Degree-level qualification in Engineering or a related discipline.

Rate: 12 - 14 per hour

Location: Wolverhampton - hybrid working

Contract: 10 months

Overview of the Finance Manager role

Sellick Partnership is currently partnered with an NHS client based in West Midlands who are looking for an Assistant Buyer to join their busy procurement team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an NVQ or CIPS student, looking to gain experience within an NHS purchasing team.

Key responsibilities of the Assistant Buyer role will include:

• To effectively manage electronic requisitions promptly
• To carry out purchasing activities in compliance with Trust protocols, Standing Orders, Standing Financial Instructions, Professional Codes of Practice, and applicable regulations
• Engage with service users to offer procurement guidance
• To foster strong relationships with user departments and ensure the delivery of exceptional customer service
• To inform service users about the correct procedures for requisitioning and ordering
• To identify areas with significant expenditures, particularly focusing on recurring low-value orders, and to communicate these findings to the Supply Chain Manager and the Strategic Procurement teams
• To engage proactively with the Trust’s Supply Chain team to effectively address and resolve delivery inquiries
• Engage proactively with the Trust’s invoice Payments Team to address and resolve any invoice-related queries
• To engage proactively with suppliers to establish agreements on pricing and delivery schedules, while also addressing any inquiries that may arise
• Utilise telephone and electronic communication to request quotes from suppliers, assess the received proposals, and collaborate with service users to determine the products and services to be acquired
• In collaboration with project teams, budget holders, and the Strategic teams, prepare summaries of quotations and tenders, assess the offers, and provide recommendations regarding the awarding of contracts
• Accountable for managing a specific range of low-value contracts under the guidance of the Supply Chain Manager
• To actively seek out opportunities for cost savings and present these findings to service users

Required experience/qualifications of the Assistant Buyer position will include:

• Proficient use of Microsoft Office

• Experience of order processing and performing buying duties

• Knowledge of computerised purchase to pay systems

• Ability to interpret and analyse competitive offers

• Experience of handling queries/complaints

• Knowledge of NHS Standing Financial Instructions

Benefits available alongside the Assistant Buyer position include (but aren’t limited to):

• Flexible/hybrid working arrangements to suit your work-life balance

This is a fantastic opportunity to join this West Midlands based NHS organisation, to broaden your NHS experience working in a fast-paced and supportive environment.

How to apply for the Assistant Buyer position:

If you believe you have the required experience and qualifications outlined above for the Assistant Buyer opportunity, please apply within. Alternatively, if you would like a confidential chat about the role or organisation, please contact Kathryn Evans in the Sellick Partnership Derby office to find out more.

Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years’ experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.

Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for a Plant Engineer to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a maternity cover contract position with a proposed end date of 31st March 2027.

Umbrella Pay Rate: £27.03 per hour.

Duties:

General Project Engineering focuses on designing, communicating, and implementing an operational plan for completing an engineering-based project including:

• Preparing designs, project controls and specifications, schedules, cost estimates, production, transportation, installation, testing and/or commissioning of new infrastructure, facilities, equipment, etc.
• Monitoring progress and performance against the project plan; taking action to resolve operational problems and minimize delays
• Identifying, developing, and gathering the resources necessary to complete the project
• May include preparing engineering standards, designs and work specifications; developing project schedules, budgets and forecasts; and selecting materials, equipment, project staff, and external contractors Level: A Senior Professional (P3) applies advanced knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience. Responsibilities typically include:
• Managing projects / processes, working independently with limited supervision.
• Coaching and reviewing the work of lower-level professionals.
• Problems faced are difficult and sometimes complex.

Department:  Academic - as part of our partnership with Bath Spa University (BSU)

Location:  Birmingham (On-Site)

Salary: £55.00 per hour

Type of Contract:  Hourly Paid/Zero Hour

Our Vision:  Changing lives through education

The role : We are currently seeking Hourly Paid Lecturers in Construction Management to join our growing team and create a positive impact on the lives of our students by cultivating the specialist skills and knowledge that will shape their long-term success in the construction management industry.

Due to our delivery model, we require flexibility to teach during weekdays, evenings and at weekends. Please note this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

What you’ll be doing:

Craft and shape learning - Deliver teaching sessions, digital resources and tailored support to help students meet the needs of today’s construction industry, including the legal, environmental and technological context in which it operates. Guide students through the key theories, concepts and evidence-based approaches used in different areas of construction management such as measurement, building appraisal and performance, construction projects and more.

Track progress with purpose - Provide meaningful feedback on individual and class progress, considering each student’s needs, explaining where work fails to meet assessment criteria, suggesting ways to improve and facilitate students’ learning by means of engagement with online resources, research and activities.

Elevate student experience - Document and evaluate teaching and identifying areas for potential improvement to enhance the quality of teaching, learning and overall student experience.

You will bring:

• A Master’s degree in a relevant subject area (PhD desirable)
• Previous UK HE lecturing experience and in the wider subject area and extensive knowledge of the subject matter
• Demonstrable experience of supervising student work and providing support and feedback
• A successful track record of teaching adult learners from diverse backgrounds on similar HE programmes
• A high level of reporting skills and ability to maintain thorough student records
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ideally, you will also have:

• A Postgraduate Certificate of Academic Practice or equivalent teaching qualification (or commitment to enrol on a teaching programme during the probationary period and complete within three years) or Fellowship of HEA (or international equivalent)

GBS is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities. We take our core values seriously and work hard to create an environment where everyone feels welcomed.

The Best HGV job you will ever do!

At Ocado Logistics it’s our mission to change the way the world shops for groceries and it all starts with our HGV drivers. Using our state of the art fleet – some powered by natural gas for specific routes and fitted with extra safety technology - our drivers take to the road to deliver and collect products to and from a variety of locations across the UK.

Our larger warehouses (which we call CFC’s – Customer Fulfilment centres) are cutting edge, and vast (our largest is 573,000sq ft – that’s big enough to accommodate 7 Wembley football pitches!) and our HGV Drivers play a crucial role collecting shopping and distributing it across our smaller regional warehouse sites, for onward delivery to customers. We make a big point that we don’t offer multi drops so there’s no hidden lanes!

Our HGV Drivers are our unsung heroes and whilst most of us are sleeping they are distributing our products to ensure it’s there as and when we need it. Overnight, late in the day and or early in the morning – even on weekends. You have the option to work 32 hours over 4 days or 40 hours over 5 days.  Our routes are assigned up to 12.5 hours per day and as such you will regularly be expected to carry out additional hours as and when needed.

What do you get in return?

In return, we pride ourselves on offering a safe working environment that goes without saying and perks and benefits that you can tailor to suit you and your lifestyle, including:

• Employer-funded private medical insurance after 12 months of service
• Paid Digital Tachograph card renewal
• Paid Driver Medical in line with licence requirements- through our approved supplier
• We will provide your ongoing periodic CPC training during your career
• Up to 7% matched pension contributions after three months of service
• High street shopping and restaurant discounts including 15% off Ocado.com

And if you suddenly decide being a driver isn’t for you, there’s also plenty of opportunity for progression, as 87% of our salaried roles are filled internally.

So what do we need from you?

A passion for driving and all things trucks and lorries, along with the following driving licence requirements:

• A category C+E driving licence
• A maximum of 6 penalty points
• No driving disqualifications in the past 10 years
• Desirable to have a minimum of 6 months experience

It also is a prerequisite that you are a safe and competent driver with the ability to be flexible on your shift length on a daily basis. As our new state of the art fleet are our pride and joy and we need to know they are in safe hands.

How to apply;

• Fill in our online application - there is no CV required!
• Our friendly team will conduct a telephone interview
• You will complete a Right to Work Checks
• A face-to-face interview and an interview drive will then take place with a driving assessor.
• Following this, we will ensure you are happy with the role and understand the shift patterns before any offers are made

Pay Structure : This position is lunar paid.  This means you will be paid every 4 weeks according to a monthly schedule.  Please take this into consideration when applying.

Pay rates:

Basic hourly: £17.73

Evening premium (18:00-06:00): £19.73

Sunday Premium: £ 19.39

Sunday Evening Premium (18:00-06:00): £21.48

Overtime Day shift: £22.16

Overtime evening (18:00-06:00): £24.53

About Ocado Logistics

Here at Ocado Logistics, our people, technology and customers work side by side supporting the amazing communities we serve. We’re all in it together - not afraid to roll up our sleeves and get stuck in.

Our people are incredibly diverse and come from all walks of life with different stories and experiences. We are proud to be a diverse employer, prioritising inclusivity and equal opportunities for all individuals. We are also proud to say we are an Armed Forces Covenant  employer - providing support and opportunities for veterans, reservists, and their families. We recognise the unique skills, experiences, and qualities they bring to our workforce, and we strive to create an inclusive and supportive environment for all. Whatever your background or story, you’ll find a home at Ocado Logistics.

Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for a Project Engineer to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a contract position with a proposed end date of 30th October 2026.

Umbrella Pay Rate: £33.64 per hour.

Duties:

General Project Engineering focuses on designing, communicating, and implementing an operational plan for completing an engineering-based project including:

• Preparing designs, project controls and specifications, schedules, cost estimates, production, transportation, installation, testing and/or commissioning of new infrastructure, facilities, equipment, etc.
• Monitoring progress and performance against the project plan; taking action to resolve operational problems and minimize delays
• Identifying, developing, and gathering the resources necessary to complete the project
• May include preparing engineering standards, designs and work specifications; developing project schedules, budgets and forecasts; and selecting materials, equipment, project staff, and external contractors level.

Responsibilities typically include:

• Managing large projects or processes with limited oversight from manager.
• Coaching, reviewing and delegating work to lower-level professionals.
• Problems faced are difficult and often complex.

Position Description:

• Lead the engineering delivery of programme content.
• Managing communications with stakeholders, assisting performance through liaising with functional attribute leaders by leading Stakeholder Alignment session.
• Lead and coach team members to success.
• Apply Agile working practices.

Essential Skills Required:

• Programme Management for Engineering Content.
• Data Analysis Skills (using Excel, Jira, Smartsheet).
• Good communication and presentation skills.

Experience and Qualifications Required:

• Experience of delivering engineering content. Engineering Programme Management.
• Agile working practices.
• Methodical detailed approach to work context.
• Analytical skills to identify how one issue can impact on another and put in place the required interventions through support or from own knowledge base.
• MS Office and Jira/Confluence competencies.
• Ability to present complex data & issues to a varied audience.
• Experience of Problem Resolution using structured approaches.

Desirable Experience and Qualifications Requested:

• Experience with propulsion or electrical commodities.
• Experience in automotive industry.
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Computer Science.
• Experience in 3Dx.
• Ability to manage risks and issue.
• Experience of supplier management.
• Degree/APM PMQ/Agile qualified or equivalent experience preferred.

Personal Profile Requested:

• A person with a “can do” mentality.
• An individual, who works independently, is results driven, demonstrating tenacity, drive and perseverance with the ability to deliver operational plans in a complex, highly demanding environment.
• An individual with the capability to combine a short term, pragmatic focus with medium term planning.
• A resilient and enthusiastic who responds constructively to new ideas and inputs.
• An effective team player, actively develops and supports team members.

Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for a Senior Powertrain Engineer to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a contract position with a proposed end date of 31st March 2027.

Umbrella Pay Rate: £33.64 per hour.

Duties:

• Lead the development of a strategic approach to powertrain integration between TCS Racing and EP technical communities, defining an operating model to support the objectives of; accelerated EV technology development, body of knowledge advancement & on-track competitive advantage.
• Technical project management working with stakeholders across TCS Racing and EP groups to identify alignment on key technologies supporting common commodity strategies, developing ED&T programs to advance technology readiness for both race and road application.
• Lead the integration of Motorsport led, powertrain activities into Off-Cycle agile structure, with the vision of using Formula E as a Research Platform for maturation of emerging technologies.
• This role is ideal for someone with an innovative mindset and real-world experience, distilling business value and goals into roadmaps and refined product backlogs.
• Lead the identification and definition of aligned electrified powertrain technologies, encompassing components, systems, software and supporting test methods and tools between motorsport and passenger car applications.
• Identify and facilitate opportunities to improve motorsport programme performance and efficiency through utilisation of EP, cross functional technical capabilities, expertise, facilities and partnerships.
• Support the definition of the Motorsport Integration Team strategy, leading the propulsion workstreams in support of collaboration between motorsport and core programs.
• Establish opportunities to advance powertrain technology roadmap through key stakeholder engagement, early scoping and KPI definition in line with Strategic and Technology themes.
• Facilitate cross functional workshops to define collaborative work packages, required resource, roles & responsibilities and timing.
• Development of robust collaborative ED&T program aligned to the TDF framework.
• Technical project management of early phase delivery to the point of handover to JLR PE to progress post TDF gateways, embedding into the Off Cycle framework.
• Monitor projects from point of handover using the Valuation Framework to track commodity/technology benefits at key milestones, tracking the portfolio of PT projects. Lead regular report out to senior stakeholders across core and motorsport programs
• Record and work with department performance measures to identify the cause of any downtime or Assist in Identify ways to improve and grow departmental operations and integration of motorsport into the wider PE organization.
• Complete tasks given within allowable time
• Proactively support others to complete their tasks
• Maintain positive relationships with all other factory departments and team Personnel.

Skills Required:

• Degree qualification in Mechanical/Electrical engineering Mechanical/Automotive engineering experience required, with a focus on electrified powertrain.
• Electrical engineering experience with a focus on automotive application.
• Experience in BEV Propulsion systems, system integration and technology roadmap.
• Highly organised, disciplined, flexible and self-motivated.
• Experience of managing projects & backlogs in tools such as Confluence & JIRA.
• Knowledge of Agile/Scrum/DevOps methodologies.
• Ability to manage projects across diverse teams and an ability to juggle multiple priorities.
• Strong interpersonal skills, focus on results/outcomes.
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written.
• Decisive, able to make decisions that set direction of the team independently.
• Enthusiasm for motorsport and willingness to operate in a fast-paced environment.

Do you have a background in Automotive Powertrain.

Do you have an innovative mindset and real-world experience, distilling business value and goals into roadmaps and refined product backlogs, with an enthusiasm for motorsport and willingness to operate in a fast paced environment, this could be the role for you.

Expleo are seeking a highly organised and proactive Powertrain Engineer, based in Warwickshire on a Contract basis.

Key Responsibilities of the Powertrain Engineer include:

* Lead the development of a strategic approach to powertrain integration
* Technical project management working with stakeholders identify alignment on key technologies
* Lead the integration of Motorsport led, powertrain activities into Off-Cycle agile structure
* Lead the identification and definition of aligned electrified powertrain technologies and supporting test methods and tools between motorsport and passenger car applications
* Identify and facilitate opportunities to improve motorsport programme performance
* Establish opportunities to advance powertrain technology roadmap
* Technical project management of early phase delivery
* Lead regular reporting across core and motorsport programs

Qualifications and skills required for the Powertrain Engineer include:

* Ideally hold a Degree qualification in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering
* Automotive engineering experience, with a focus on electrified powertrains
* Electrical engineering experience with a focus on automotive application
* Experience in Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) Propulsion systems, system integration and technology roadmap
* Ability to manage projects across diverse teams and an ability to juggle multiple priorities
* Strong interpersonal skill and excellent communication

** PLEASE NOTE ** To meet with current legislation, right to work checks will be carried out to ensure candidates can work in the UK. Regretfully, we are unable to support applications that require sponsorship.

If you are interested in applying for the role of Powertrain Engineer or require further information, please contact:

Jacquie Linton
02034797125

Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for a Senior Technical Product Development Engineer to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a contract position with a proposed end date of 31st March 2027.

Umbrella Pay Rate: £33.64 per hour.

Duties:

In this role you will define and shape the future of our customers vehicle efficiency experiences for our products.

Championing internal innovation, utilising customer and competitor insights to compliment industry & market trend analysis and futuring; you will identify, analyse, concept validate, select and recommend opportunities for product developments that enhance our customers experiences of vehicle efficiency, ensuring our products remain ideally tailored to our customers’ needs and expectations.

Define the Customer Efficiency Experience:

• Translate customer needs, behavioural insights, and usage patterns into actionable information.
• Investigate competitor offerings and innovations providing analysis to inform our strategic development direction.
• Monitor industry trends and global market legislative evolutions, providing analysis and recommendations.
• Create customer journeys that blend customer & vehicle behaviour, environmental contexts, in-vehicle HMI, and mobile connected digital ecosystem experiences into a seamless, efficiency-enhancing holistic customer experience.
• Provide clear and holistic information, analysis, and recommendations for the development of Vehicle Efficiency Features to enhance the efficiency experience of our vehicles.

Data-Driven Feature Development:

• Utilise customer vehicle data to generate information and insights that can be used to direct strategic development.
• Enact customer insights data gathering activities to glean tailored feedback from our customers and inform future developments or validate initial concepts.

Experience & Feature Road-mapping:

• Define future efficiency experience roadmaps.
• Influence business decisions by articulating the need for development and enhancement of vehicle efficiency features.

Concept Development & Validation:

• Work with UX/UI teams to define how efficiency insights are communicated to the customer.
• Identify and deliver prototyping of new concepts for early concept validation.

End-to-End Mindset & Systems Thinking:

• Develop concepts considering the end-to-end technical architecture and holistic impact analysis.
• Define functional decomposition, ownership boundaries and allocations.
• Produce design artefacts and requirements to support onwards delivery.

Skills Required:

Customer Insight & Behaviour Analysis:

• Skilled at translating customer needs, usage patterns, and behavioural insights into actionable efficiency feature requirements.

Market, Competitor & Trend Analysis:

• Strong capability in analysing competitor offerings, industry innovation, and global legislative trends to inform strategic product direction.

Customer Experience Design:

• Experienced in creating holistic customer journeys that integrate vehicle behaviour, environmental context, HMI interactions, and connected digital ecosystems.

Data-Driven Decision Making:

• Proficient in analysing customer vehicle data to identify opportunities, validate concepts, and guide future efficiency feature development.

Concept Development & Prototyping:

• Skilled in ideation, early-stage concept creation, and delivery of prototypes for rapid validation of efficiency-enhancing features.

UX/UI Collaboration:

• Experienced in working with UX/UI teams to define and communicate efficiency insights intuitively through in-vehicle and digital interfaces.

Systems Thinking & End-to-End Architecture:

• Strong capability in assessing feature impacts across systems, defining functional decomposition, and ensuring architecture alignment.

Requirements Definition & Design Artefacts:

• Competent in creating clear feature requirements, design documentation, and artefacts supporting engineering delivery.

Strategic Road-Mapping:

• Skilled in defining future efficiency experience roadmaps and influencing strategic business decisions through strong communication of customer value.

Cross-Functional Leadership:

• Effective collaboration across engineering, product strategy, UX, data teams, and programme functions to align feature intent with delivery.

Innovation & Opportunity Identification:

• Ability to identify, analyse, and recommend new product opportunities through insight-driven innovation and concept validation.

Communication & Stakeholder Engagement:

• Clear, concise communicator capable of presenting insights, recommendations, and customer experience strategies to diverse stakeholders.

Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for a Computational Fluid Dynamics Engineer to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a contract position with a proposed end date of 31st March 2027.

Umbrella Pay Rate: £27.03 per hour.

Duties:

The Thermal CFD team provides specialized skills in fluid dynamics through computer modelling techniques. This covers full vehicle thermal analysis to ensure the components and systems are robust to their thermal environment.

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting the Lead Engineers to managing their projects / processes, working independently with limited supervision.
• Managing and maintaining the simulation models for completeness and quality.
• Communicating issues, developing and supporting their resolution.

Essential Skills Required:

• An excellent understanding of thermal CFD analysis and thermal processes ideally using StarCCM+.
• Excellent report writing and communication skills.
• The ability to lead technical issue resolution with the support of the test team, CAE teams, Technical Specialists and any external parties.

Desirable Skills Requested:

• Climatic Wind Tunnels and Hot Environment Testing.
• Whole vehicle thermal validation.

Education Required:

• Degree level in a technical subject.

Do you have a background as a Suspension Engineer?

Expleo are seeking a Suspension Engineer, to lead the delivery of the design of the suspension / axle concept and associated CAD geometry, based in Warwickshire on a Contract basis.

Key Responsibilities of the Suspension Engineer include:

* Lead the development of the Axle CAD concept
* Create suspension layout studies and check packaging including consideration of kinematics and dynamic envelopes
* Generate suspension hard point datasheets for release, plus selected other chassis geometry datasheets
* Generate and complete the DVP for suspension assemblies
* Develop new processes and techniques to improve the Axle design process

Qualifications and skills required for the Suspension Engineer include:

* Mechanical Engineering based Degree or equivalent
* Experienced user of Catia V6 (Dassault Systmes 3DEXPERIENCE) with a working knowledge of kinematics
* Knowledge of suspension design fundamentals, suspension packaging & functional requirements
* The ability to manage and resolve complex, cross functional, technical issues
* Knowledge of Axle System Targets and Attribute Interaction and an understanding of whole vehicle packaging is desirable

** PLEASE NOTE ** To meet with current legislation, right to work checks will be carried out to ensure candidates can work in the UK. Regretfully, we are unable to support applications that require sponsorship.

If you are interested in applying for the role of Suspension Engineer, or require further information, please contact:

Jacquie Linton
02034797125

Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for a Senior Vehicle Package Engineer to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a contract position with a proposed end date of 31st March 2027.

Umbrella Pay Rate: £33.64 per hour.

Duties:

• Creation of vehicle concept proposals in the form of vehicle architecture package layouts.
• Creation of outline component and system proposals to further the vehicle package development.
• Definition and development of detailed vehicle packages at the whole vehicle or package zone level.
• Tracking and monitoring resolution of all geometric issues within a package zone.
• Mediation and negotiation between CoC areas to develop solutions for geometric issues within a package zone.

Skills Required:

• At least 2 years’ experience in product development within vehicle integration or packaging role.
• Experience of CATIA V5 & V6 for detail or packaging design and geometric integration.
• Well-rounded knowledge of chassis & propulsion systems and sub systems.
• Experience of negotiating solutions in an area of technical conflict.
• Experience of using benchmarking tools to support idea generation.
• Experience of CATIA for detail or packaging design. (Other 3D CAD experience will be considered).
• Good communication skills - written, graphical and verbal.
• Experience of negotiating solutions in an area of technical conflict.
• The commitment to deliver quality results in a flexible and dynamic team environment.
• A proven ability to work within strict timing constraints.

Job Title: Maintenance Engineer
Location: Bilston Area
Pay Rate: £17.70 per hour
Hours: Monday - Thursday, 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM (38 hours per week)

General Role:
We are currently recruiting on behalf of our client based in the Bilston area for a Maintenance Engineer. This role is responsible for managing engineering resources on a daily basis to ensure all production functions operate efficiently, maximising uptime and meeting customer requirements.

You will also be responsible for carrying out repairs to buildings and non-production equipment, organising contractor work, and supporting wider company objectives while maintaining compliance with quality, environmental, and health & safety standards.

Key Requirements:

• Strong communication skills
• Reliable timekeeping
• Team player with respect for others
• Flexible and positive attitude
• Ability to follow instructions effectively
• Experience using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Experience with CNC and PLC machinery, rotary flatbed die-cutting presses, horizontal splitting machines, and slitter/rewind lamination

Main Responsibilities:

• Plan and implement Preventive and Autonomous Maintenance
• Provide engineering support across group companies when required
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety legislation and company policies
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised working environment
• Identify and report issues or unsafe practices promptly
• Minimise production costs and waste
• Evaluate equipment performance and implement improvements
• Recommend and support process improvements
• Manage external contractors and service providers
• Maintain accurate maintenance records in line with company standards
• Manage spare parts planning and inventory
• Ensure machinery and site services operate safely at all times

Learning & Development:

• Attend training sessions to support development
• Participate in regular reviews with management

Additional Duties:

• Carry out any other duties as required
• Maintain strict confidentiality at all times
• Maintain and manage the company maintenance vehicle

Why Work for Pure Staff?
While working with Pure Staff, you’re employed and paid directly by us - no umbrella companies, no processing fees, and no outsourced payroll. Just simple PAYE with accurate, on-time payslips from our experienced in-house payroll team.

After your first payment, you’ll also receive free access to our perks scheme, offering exclusive discounts on electronics, travel, clothing, home, fitness, wellbeing, and more.

How to Apply
If you are an experienced Maintenance Engineer and available for immediate work, apply now with your CV or contact our recruitment team on 0121 237 4840 for more information.

Immediate starts available
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Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for a Test Rig Design Engineer to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a contract position with a proposed end date of 31st March 2027.

Umbrella Pay Rate: £33.64 per hour.

Vehicle and Rig Test Operations forms the backbone of JLR’s internal vehicle test and development capability, and is responsible for a wide and diverse range of activities including Structural and Durability Test, Body Rig Test, Road Load Data, Analytical Facilities, NVH, Climatic Test, and Safety Test.

The Facility & Technology Development team are responsible for the design and delivery of facility components, test rigs and the infrastructure required in support of the core areas delivering physical test plans. The area is also responsible for the development and delivery of key new facilities, technology, infrastructure and strategy for the wider business, project leading from concept through to delivery.

The role will see the associate lead the design and delivery of bespoke test rigs and fixtures in support of the core cycle plan across all the Engineering Labs test areas. These rigs will vary from component to system level or full vehicle testing.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

• Designing test rigs and components using the 3DX toolset (Catia V6) from concept to delivery.
• Creating 2D drawings for manufacture of parts at internal JLR workshops and external suppliers.
• Liaising with customers to identify testing requirements and ensuring test rigs are capable of the task.
• Liaising with workshop fitters and supervisors.
• Managing and planning workload to ensure on time delivery of test rigs.
• Validating junior team members designs and technical drawings.
• Validation of designs using appropriate methods e.g., Hand Calculations, kinematics, MBS (Multibody Simulations), FEA/CAE.
• Creating technical reports.

Skills Required:

• Knowledge of testing methodologies relating to the testing of road vehicles.
• Knowledge of vehicle architecture, components and mechanical systems.
• Experienced CAD user for 3D modelling.
• Ability to produce and interpret 2D complex detailed drawings in order to prepare parts for manufacture and assembly.
• Understanding of various manufacturing techniques and how to optimise designs accordingly.
• Ability to manage workload, priorities, identify issues and solutions using own initiative.
• Ability to resolve technical and process issues promptly.

Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for a Senior Axle Function & Integration Engineer to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a maternity cover contract position with a proposed end date of 31st March 2027.

Umbrella Pay Rate: £33.64 per hour.

Duties:

Reporting to the Axle Function & Integration Chapter Leader, this role requires an individual to lead the delivery of the design of the suspension/axle concept and associated CAD geometry to meet the agreed timing for multiple nameplates off a platform.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

• Lead the development of the Axle CAD concept and integration of corner modules and axle links into subframes and rest of vehicle for all vehicles across a platform.
• Support of Axle Integration Engineers, organising workload to complete programme deliverables. Provide daily support with technical direction, methods and processes.
• Work together to plan out tasks, training and career development experiences where appropriate.
• Create suspension layout studies and check packaging including consideration of kinematics, dynamic envelopes (e.g. wheel envelope), compliances, tuning and component variability.
• Generate suspension hard point datasheets for release, plus selected other chassis geometry datasheets (e.g. anti-roll bar routing) and cascade these to all relevant areas of the business.
• Generate and complete the DVP for suspension assemblies for the requirements that depend on CAD as the validation tool (for example clearance checks).
• Develop new processes and techniques to improve the Axle design process, in order to meet the timing requirements of current and future programmes.

Essential Skills Required:

• Mechanical Engineering based degree (MEng, BEng, MSc or BSc) or equivalent experience.
• Experienced user of Catia v6 (Dassault Systèmes 3DEXPERIENCE) with a working knowledge of kinematics.
• Knowledge of suspension design fundamentals, suspension packaging & functional requirements.
• High levels of personal organisation, driven, self-motivated and able to deliver with minimum supervision.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication and interpersonal skills, with strong influencing and engagement skills.
• The ability to manage and resolve complex, cross functional, technical issues when confronted with conflicting requirements within project timing constraints.
• Willingness to learn and introduce new methods to increase personal and team effectiveness.

Desirable Skills Requested:

• Good working knowledge of Axle System Targets and Attribute Interaction.
• Understanding of whole vehicle packaging.
• Understanding of Associative Vehicle Architecture modelling principles.
• A good working knowledge of product creation & delivery, change control, product definition and change management processes.
• Knowledge of general vehicle components, systems and sub-systems.

Education Required:

• Mechanical Engineering based degree (MEng, BEng, MSc or BSc) or equivalent experience.

Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for a Senior Electronic and Mechanical Integration Engineer to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a contract position with a proposed end date of 31st March 2027.

Umbrella Pay Rate: £33.64 per hour.

Duties:

Responsible for design and integration of electronic and mechanical components and their interfacing during the development of electro-mechanical systems:

• Participates in cross-functional teams to define requirements, analyse feasibility, and propose solutions that meet customer needs.
• Conducts system analysis to resolve tradeoffs and drives integration of system engineering tools and processes across platforms to optimize performance.
• Managing large projects or processes with limited oversight from manager.
• Problems faced are difficult and often complex.
• Creating & compiling requirements – populating relevant systems with programme requirements, authoring new requirements as necessary.
• Is able to design, build & test machine learning features to be incorporated into driver modes and attribute features.
• Creating and defining new attribute related features - supporting the demand process and leading from initial concept to delivery.
• Develops Simulink models, functional requirements documentation, and test cases.
• Setting targets – definition of full suite of feature and component targets for programme to include cascading to module groups and target negotiation / attribute balancing as necessary. Futuring targets for post Job 1 programme derivatives by consideration of PALS positioning & potential future competitor actions.
• Definition of test plan – work in conjunction with project teams to define test plan for testing in UK & hot & cold climatic conditions. Test to plan and maintain overall target spend levels against budget.
• Management of multi-functional team to carry out the test plan.
• Reporting to senior management on the project status at regular milestone reviews – represent the team at gateway events.
• Carry out robust lobbying of other CoC’s to ensure attribute targets are met, support project and program meetings VIT, PST, ‘Must Resolves’, Technical Issues, L1 reviews etc. All reporting out to be completed within gateway timing requirements of project.
• Carrying out benchmark exercises – competitor & product benchmark drives to be carried out. Competitor analysis (over & above benchmarking), desk top data collection & physical measurement of vehicles.

Skills Required:

• Experience with software integration, calibration and delivery.
• Experience of feature delivery & demand process.
• Machine learning and experience of using motion detection, prediction and scanning.
• Experience and knowledge of ADAS system design and integration.
• Highly self-motivated engineer with proven inter-personal communication/networking skills.
• Proven project and time management skills and able to work to a high standard with minimum supervision.
• Demonstrable people-management, team working, organisational and budget management skills.
• Demonstrating a robust scientific approach with knowledge of design of experiments.
• Good working knowledge of vehicle engineering, test & development, and experience of whole vehicle evaluation.
• Confident presentation & report-writing skills; competent use of MS Office.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with strong influencing and engagement skills
• A flexible approach to work beyond normal hours as required.
• Reasonable flexibility to support overseas testing.

Education Required:

• Educated to degree level or working to obtain a degree.

Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for an Advanced Vehicle Efficiency Integration Lead Engineer to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a contract position with a proposed end date of 31st March 2027.

Umbrella Pay Rate: £33.64 per hour.

Duties:

Supporting the Efficiency Product Owner in the delivery of data-driven, intelligent, optimised energy nodes (sources of energy conversion) in pursuit of Vehicle Efficiency attributes (eg. real world and homologated driving range and energy consumption) befitting modern luxury.

Collaborating with a wide range of business stakeholders and Engineers during the initial phases of vehicle development. Identifying risks and opportunities in a robust data-driven manner with the purpose of informing and influencing business decisions and engineering direction related to vehicle energy nodes.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Vehicle Architecture’s Efficiency Product Owner and working within the JLR Agile operating model, responsibilities will include:

• Conducting strategic target setting for the Vehicle Efficiency attribute (including competitive positioning assessment & benchmarking, assessment of fleet compliance requirements, customer feedback data analysis, real-world customer data analysis, reviews of legislative requirements etc).
• Collaborating with energy node owners in influencing and defining strategic technology roadmaps compatible with Vehicle Efficiency attribute requirements and customer trends.
• Conducting target compatibility assessment and negotiation between the Vehicle Efficiency attribute and vehicle energy node owners.
• Collaborating with tools and methods teams to ensure Vehicle Efficiency attribute development requirements are well defined and aligned with programme objectives.
• Coordinating and contributing towards Vehicle Efficiency attribute virtual verifications and data analysis.
• Supporting effective Vehicle Efficiency attribute governance throughout vehicle programmes, identifying and making recommendations for how to handle risks and opportunities as they arise.
• Where programme delivery imperatives allow, contribute and add value to tools and methods development project work.
• Undertaking any other work as directed by their line manager in connection with their job as may be requested.

Essential Skills Required:

• Technical understanding of how vehicle energy nodes (road load, propulsion efficiency, electrical loads etc) affect vehicle-level efficiency and driving range.
• Significant experience of Vehicle attribute and/or vehicle system delivery.
• Strong technical engineering background with evidence of a methodical, structured approach to problem solving.
• Strong presentation skills with the ability to use data and visualisations to articulate complex risks, opportunities and recommendations in an easily digestible way.
• Good communication skills, with the ability to simplify and articulate complex technical subject matters.
• Self-motivated and independent, able to work and deliver value autonomously within JLR’s Agile operating model.
• Well-organised and diligent, able to keep a handle on technical administration.

Desirable Skills Required:

• Knowledge and/or experience of working with Agile operating principles.
• Knowledge of vehicle efficiency legislative homologation/certification methods, processes and implementation.
• Knowledge and/or experience of Computer Aided Engineering testing methodologies related to vehicle efficiency.

Education Required:

• Educated to Degree level (ideally with a focus on Mechanical or System Engineering).

Locations: Epsom, Leeds, Birmingham or Glasgow
Duration: 12 months initially
Rate: Negotiable on experience

Inside IR35

Are you passionate about shaping the future of energy? Our client, a leading player in the power industry, is seeking a Senior HV Cable System Design Engineer to join their expanding team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on high-profile transmission projects across the UK, contributing to innovative energy solutions.

What you’ll be doing:
* Lead onshore and offshore HV cable FEED and detailed design works for major transmission projects.
* Support business growth by engaging with clients, identifying opportunities, and assisting in bid and proposal development.
* Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including civil, structural, and project management, to deliver comprehensive project solutions.
* Attend site visits, coordinate with subcontractors and suppliers, and ensure project milestones are met.
* Mentor junior engineers and support internal capability development.

What you’ll bring:
* Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
* Proven experience in HV cable system design, manufacture, testing, and installation.
* Familiarity with client standards such as National Grid, SPEN, and SSEN.
* Strong leadership, communication, and client-facing skills.
* Business development mindset with experience supporting strategic growth.
* Willingness to travel as needed.
* Experience with commissioning on transmission/EHV scale projects.

Join a dynamic environment where your expertise will influence some of the most challenging and impactful engineering projects. If you’re ready to make a difference in the energy sector, we want to hear from you!

Our OEM Client based in Solihull, is searching for a Maintenance Engineer to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a contract position with a proposed end date of 1st April 2027.

Umbrella Pay Rate: £32.42 per hour.

Duties:

Responsible for developing maintenance programs and plans for preventive and corrective maintenance. Manages the work order and maintenance tracking systems. Responsible for establishing survey and inspection programs. Maximizes the utilization of maintenance resources, responsible for spare parts strategy. Ensures warranty issues are resolved. Participates in the preparation of the maintenance budget, providing cost estimates for the projects, monitors costs against budget. Supports turnaround activities; assists in development of critical path plans and budgets. Provides information for weekly and monthly reporting requirements. Ongoing communication with operations management and procurement staff. Responsibilities typically include:

• Works independently with general supervision.
• Problems faced are difficult but typically not complex.
• May influence others within the job area through explanation of facts, policies and practices.

BI / Datawarehouse Lead / Manager - Home / Prestigious Client Prestigious in their sector, my client has an excellent market image and continues to make a significant impact. They are heavily involved in an ambitious business / systems transformation, and we have an excellent opportunity for an established Datawarehouse Lead to join their team. The successful candidate will play a lead role in the technical development and management of their global Data Warehouse and supporting team. The successful candidate will have a proven background and experience of full cycle development of a corporate, Microsoft based Data Warehouse. Desired skills: Design, Build, Test, Azure, Fabric Lakehouse We are looking to recruit a high-calibre resource, so the client is happy to consider candidates from both a contract and permanent background. Please forward your most recent CV to be considered for telephone screening. SQL / BI / ETL / DATAWAREHOUSE / AZURE / FABRIC / SPARK / PYSPARK / LEAD / MANAGER / HOME / REMOTE / MIDLANDS / BIRMINGHAM / SQL / BI / ETL / DATAWAREHOUSE / AZURE / FABRIC / SPARK / PYSPARK / LEAD / MANAGER / HOME / REMOTE / MIDLANDS / BIRMINGHAM

Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for a Product Design Engineer to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a contract position with a proposed end date of 31st March 2027.

Umbrella Pay Rate: £27.03 per hour.

Duties:

Product Design Engineering focuses on designing and developing new or existing products, components, or assemblies including:

• Applying engineering principles to develop mechanical, electronic, or chemical products that meet customer technical/functional specifications as well as manufacturing cost/efficiency requirements
• Conducting mathematical modelling to determine if proposed designs are technically feasible
• Supporting and participating in the design, test, modification, fabrication, and assembly of prototypes
• May also be involved with designing product specific manufacturing production processes and equipment.

Responsibilities typically include:

• Managing projects / processes, working independently with limited supervision.
• Coaching and reviewing the work of lower-level professionals.
• Problems faced are difficult and sometimes complex.