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Project Manager - Utilities
Morson Edge
Derby
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
Private salary
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Location: Derby (Hybrid – minimum 3 days on-site) Can also be based from Coventry
Occasional site visits required
Industry: Water or wider utilities (preferred)

Overview

This is a 9–12 month contract position, based primarily in Derby, with the option to work from home part of the week (minimum 3 days in the office). The role falls inside IR35.

The Senior Engineer / Project Manager will have strong engineering appreciation and must be competent in managing all six core aspects of project delivery: scope, schedule, finance, risk, quality, and resources. Excellent interpersonal skills—particularly leadership, communication, and conflict management—are essential.

You will be responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient execution of the developer programme and will work closely with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders to support overall programme delivery and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage the entire project lifecycle—from initial developer enquiry through to delivery—ensuring all outputs are delivered on time, within budget, and to agreed quality standards.
Perform duties under the NEC Project Manager framework (or elements of it) as delegated, ensuring compliance with CDM regulations across all projects.
Manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring customer communications and media interactions are handled appropriately and that projects are positively represented.
Follow established project standards and process maps, ensuring all deliverables are correctly allocated and completed.
Prepare and submit Business Cases for approval via relevant governance channels.
Oversee financial management, including forecasting and budget allocation.
Identify and manage risks and opportunities that may impact programme performance.
Ensure compliance with relevant external legislation (e.g., NRSWA, TMA, CDM, H&S, Environmental, Planning).
Establish regular project meetings to monitor progress, identify issues, and implement corrective actions. Maintain accurate project and contract records.
Facilitate issue resolution with external utilities, statutory bodies and undertakers such as power, gas, highways authorities, councils, and others.
Champion safety improvements within the supply chain, ensuring the safety of employees, customers, and the public.
Respond to and address incidents or accidents, ensuring root causes are identified and preventative actions are implemented.
Lead Post‑Investment Reviews to capture and embed lessons learned.
Ensure projects are delivered efficiently, provide value for customers, and are built to be safe to operate and maintain for their full lifecycle.

Experience & Skills Required

Experience influencing a wide range of stakeholders to achieve programme objectives.
Background in the water industry is preferred, but experience in other utilities will be considered.
Experience in laying or diverting pipes or utilities across public highways or private land.
Experience working within the NEC project management framework.
Strong understanding of complex risk management principles, especially regarding customer and stakeholder impact.
Experience applying CDM regulations within project delivery.
Demonstrated ability to work with standards, codes, and industry practices.
Experience collaborating closely with supply chain partners, with a strong focus on meeting deliverables, milestones, specifications, H&S requirements, outputs, and quality standards

Contract Electrical Maintenance Engineer
Synergi Recruitment
Multiple locations
In office
Mid - Senior
£36/hour - £38/hour
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Job Title: Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Location: Nottingham
Job Reference: JBTNOT
Job Type: Contract
Duration: ongoing

Shift: Monday to friday rotational shifts

Rate: £37+ per hour outside of IR35

Job Description - Electrical maintenance engineer

My Client is a leading manufacturing site looking for Electrical maintenance engineer with FMCG experience to join on both an ongoing basis.

Duties as a Electrical maintenance engineer:

Reacting to breakdowns both electrically and mechanically, fault finding, analysing and continuously improving the site.
Work closely with other departments to improve the site.
Attend meetings as required, analyse data and find solutions to improve equipment performance whilst ensuring safe working practice and full communications are maintained at all times.
In addition, you will be involved in projects within the business to develop an effective engineering install and commissioning.
PLC fault finding

Requirements as a Electrical maintenance engineer:
A formal qualification in an electrical or mechanical engineering subject (apprentice served, NVQ, HNC or equivalent)
Strong electrical experience preferable within a FMCG environment.
Knowledge / experience of working with controls, analysing faults and providing solutions.
Experience of both reactive and preventative maintenance
Good technical ability relating to automation hardware and software.
Strong organisation and communication skills and the ability to work in a multi-disciplined team of varying levels of technical experience.

please apply ASAP if you are interested in this eletcrical maintenance engineer position

High performance computing expert
Interaction Recruitment
Derby
In office
Mid - Senior
£450/day - £500/day
RECENTLY POSTED

Job Description: HPC Expert ( Must have SC Security clearance)

Pay: £(Apply online only) per day PAYE (Apply online only) Umbrella

Location: Nottingham /Derby

Start date: ASAP

Role Overview

This role provides high-level consultancy and firsthand engineering expertise to modernise High-Performance Computing (HPC) environments with a focus on containerisation of HPC and HPC/ML workloads, cluster optimization, and MPI-aware workflows.

Responsibilities include assessing the existing HPC infrastructure, advising on best‑practice for container strategies, and delivering technical recommendations based on real workloads

Key Responsibilities

The ideal candidate will collaborate with the customer to assess existing HPC infrastructure and workloads through various customer workshops and interviews, to identify:

HPC Environment Assessment & Optimization

Conduct rapid reviews of existing HPC infrastructure, including Beowulf clusters, Slurm job schedulers, workflow execution patterns, and key use cases.
Analyze current HPC/ML workloads and identify performance constraints, containerization opportunities, and runtime optimization options.

HPC Containerization Strategy

Produce a strategy for MPI‑optimized container images using tools such as Apptainer/Singularity (SIF), OpenMPI, Podman, and Buildah.
As part of the report’s findings outline repeatable, secure build pipelines for HPC workloads.
Identify in the report opportunities to align container platforms with HPC orchestration requirements (batch, interactive, scientific workflows).

Technical Workshops, Stakeholder Engagement

Lead technical discussions, workshops, and training sessions to upskill engineering and research teams on containerization and HPC best practices.
Produce concise written reports outlining the recommendations and findings, use cases, future strategy, HPC market view along with, next steps, and architectural patterns.

HPC Tools, Runtimes & Ecosystem Integration

Have a good understanding of Slurm scheduling, MPI job patterns, JupyterHub/JupyterLab for data‑science workflows, GPU scheduling tools such as Run:AI, and SDLC practices tailored to research/HPC environments.

Essential Skills & Experience

Proven background in high‑performance computing, including hands‑on use of Beowulf‑style cluster environments.
Strong practical knowledge of Slurm job scheduling and MPI job optimization.
Demonstrated experience with MPI-aware container technologies (Apptainer/SIF, OpenMPI, Podman, Buildah).
Ability to run structured interviews, technical workshops, and cross‑team engineering sessions.
Experience supporting typical HPC, ML and scientific workloads.
SC Clearance and UK‑only nationality is frequently required for HPC consulting roles within defense/aerospace environments.

Desirable Experience

Knowledge of CFD software (e.g., OpenFOAM).
Familiarity with Kubernetes or Singularity as an HPC runtime, GPU slicing, and image lifecycle governance.

Experience contributing written outputs such as market assessments of HPC container technologies.

Call Steve Hill on (phone number removed)

IND/LET

Site Engineer
Caval Limited
Ashby-de-la-Zouch
In office
Junior - Mid
£300/day - £330/day
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

The Company & Project

A Large Civil Engineering company is looking for a Site Engineer to work on a new contract around Ashby De La Zouch. The project is a major civil engineering and water contract, will be consisting of installation of large water pipelines.

The Role

Our client requires a Site Engineer for setting out and working around the site, working alongside the Site Manager and with the main contractor. The Engineer will have extensive experience in working around water and pipeline contracts as well as excellent paperwork, CAD and QA skills.

Requirements

For this role it is essential that you carry the following professional qualifications as a minimum;

CSCS Card
Driving Licence and own vehicle (as a rural location)For this role it is essential that you hold the skills & experience below;

Experience as a Site Engineer working on Civils projects in the UK
Experience setting out on water and pipeline projects

The Role

Job Title: Site Engineer
Location: Ashby De La Zouch (Leics)
Duration: around 4 months
Reporting to: Project Manager

Duties

Setting out and surveying of the site
Setting up and maintaining site control
QA
Supervising Works when needed
Attend in-house progress meetings
Setting Out Sites and Organising Facilities
Ensuring compliance with works standards
To Ensure work is completed to the correct quality
Attend Team Briefs & carry out briefings when needed
Checking and Preparing Site Reports, Designs and Drawings
Liaising With Clients, Subcontractors and Other Professional Staff
Ensure site progress pictures are taken and filed during each stake of the development

This is a Contract position with a competitive Rate on offer for the successful candidate. For more information or to apply please contact Alex Hartley (phone number removed) or Civils on (phone number removed)

Mechanical Design Engineer
Global Recruitment Services Ltd
Burton-on-Trent
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
£25/hour - £40/hour
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

We are currently looking for a experienced Mechanical Design Engineers to work for one of our clients in Burton on Trent.

The client is a market-leading manufacturer of specialist equipment to a range of industry sectors including heavy engineering and aerospace.

Due to the specialist nature of the products theis Mechanical Design Engineers role is both interesting and varied and will include working on the design and creation of large scale fabrications and structures together with associated pipework and equipment.

Based in their offices in Burton on Trent, but with a requirement to travel to customers both in the UK and overseas as required, it will include the generation of engineering diagrams, for use on their equipment and will involve working on specific projects from conception to completion.

The main duties will include:

* 2D and 3D engineering design proposal drawings

* General Arrangement drawings

* Fabrication details drawings

* Pipework layouts and manufacturing drawings

The successful candidate for this Mechanical Design Engineers role must have a proven track record of working within a mechanical design environment, ideally on large plant or machinery or metal fabrications/structural steelwork. They must also be qualified to a minimum of HNC in a relevant discipline although a degree is preferred and have experience of using Inventor iLogic and both 2D and 3D CAD.

In addition to this experience, it is essential that applicants have been involved in the production of metal fabrication drawings and some, if not all of the following:-

* The design and detailing of mechanical engineering products / projects

* Conceptual Designs

* General Arraignments and Layouts

* Fabrication Drawings

* Pipework layouts and details

* Compliance with international standards

* Coordination drawings for installation civil engineering contractors

This Mechanical Design Engineer role is on an ongoing contract basis and this is an excellent opportunity to join a friendly well-established company with the possibility for hybrid working

Global Recruitment Services Ltd are a Recruitment Business based in the East Midlands. For more information and to apply please email your CV to us

Maintenance Engineer
Rise Technical Recruitment
Nottingham
In office
Junior - Mid
£42,000 - £45,000
RECENTLY POSTED

£42,000 - £45,000 + Training + Overtime + Days-based

Nottingham, East Midlands (Commutable from: Ilkeston, Derby, Heanor, Beeston, West Bridgford, Ripley, Loughborough, Kegworth, Bingham)

Do you have Maintenance experience looking to join a nationally-renowned business, where you will receive full Multi-skilled training and the autonomy to technically progress your career?

On offer is fantastic opportunity to join this company at the top of their industry, offering great rates, regular overtime, job stability and a friendly working environment.

This company have secured themselves as leaders within the Environmental sector. Due to innovative, forward thinking and high-end equipment, they are now looking to bring on board a new Maintenance Engineer.

In this varied role you will be based out of their fully-equipped industrial processing plant. You will be responsible for PPM and breakdown maintenance on a range of Electro-mechanical, PLCs and Technical equipment.

This role would suit a Maintenance Engineer looking for a highly diverse and stable position, covering an early shift.

The Role:

Maintenance Engineer - PPM, Breakdown, Reactive, Repairs.
Industrial / Chemical Plant.
Monday - Friday (6am - 3pm - 45 hours).
The Person:

Maintenance Engineer (Electrical or Mechanical).
Heavy Engineering, Manufacturing, Plant, Industrial background.
Commutable to Nottingham.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates

EC&I Commissioning Engineer
Assystem, Switch On
Burton-on-Trent
In office
Mid - Senior
Private salary
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Company Description

Assystem is an international company with one mission: accelerate the energy transition around the world.

Every day, our 7,500 switchers located in 12 countries (Europe, Middle East, Pacific Asia & Africa) connect their six thousand billion neurons to tackle the task of the century: switching to low-carbon energy.

We are a collective committed to the actors who are making the energy switch. Sharing our knowledge, expertise and values allows us to innovate and think differently about the energy transition.

Drawing on more than 55 years’ experience in highly regulated sectors subject to strict security and safety requirements, we provide our customers with engineering and project management services, as well as digital services and solutions to optimize the performance of complex infrastructure projects throughout their life cycle. The Group is currently ranked third in the world for nuclear engineering.

To ensure a viable, efficient, and reliable energy future for all

Job Description

Location: Derby
Contract role – Inside IR35

Your future team:

You will be joining a dynamic and collaborative commissioning team on-site at our Client in Derby

This is an exciting opportunity for a contractor looking to contribute to a critical project and work within an embedded team.

This role will be based in Derby and will initially be working a 2-shift pattern Monday to Friday. There is a high possibility that it will increase to a 3-shift pattern from February 2026.

Your Missions:

Author and manage commissioning test procedures and prepare safe systems of work

Maintain accurate records of test results

Conduct commissioning tests and analyse results

️ Communicate effectively and manage processes

️ Carry out Commissioning duties on systems such as; Nuclear, conventional and environmental safety systems, control systems, process monitoring and control instrumentation, wastewater tanks, Nuclear qualified cranes.

Why join the community of Switchers?:

Assystem has over 55 years of experience in nuclear engineering. We are among the top 3 largest nuclear engineering companies.

Collaborative Environment: Join a dynamic team of experts who are passionate about driving progress and supporting each other’s growth.

Qualifications

Your strengths and prerequisites for success:

️Experienced with commissioning electrical, instrumentation, and control systems on a Nuclear Licensed site

️Familiar with Licence Condition 21 site arrangements, Health and Safety standards, permits, and safety case adherence

able to perform initial operator duties during commissioning testing phases. (i.e., Non active commissioning).

Skilled in authoring test procedures and reports

Understanding of design, construction, and handover processes

Additional Information

Please be aware that many roles at Assystem are subject to both security and export control restrictions.

These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation.
All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.

We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future

Data Engineer / Analyst
Opus Recruitment Solutions
Nottingham
Hybrid
Junior - Mid
£425/day - £475/day
RECENTLY POSTED

Technical Data Engineer / Analyst | Contract | Azure | 6 months | Hybrid | Outside IR35 | £425 - £475 | Nottingham | We’re supporting a major data transformation programme and looking for a Technical Data Analyst to help migrate legacy systems into a modern Azure data platform. This is a hybrid role 3 days a week in the Nottingham office which is none negotiable. This is a ideal role for someone who is looking for hands on experience with Azure analytics tools and thrives in a data heavy environment. What you'll be doing: Analysing, understanding, and documenting legacy data structures Supporting data model mapping from old systems into the new Azure platform Validating migrated datasets for accuracy and completeness Creating reporting assets and dashboards using Power BI Working with engineers to identify data issues, test pipeline outputs, and improve overall data quality Key Skills Strong SQL skills and experience working with Azure‑hosted datasets Power BI reporting/dashboards creation Python experience Exposure to Azure Data Lake, Databricks, or Data Factory is beneficial If this is a role that suits your skill set, you are immediately available and can work 3 days a week in the office near Nottingham then please apply for the attached job or send your CV to (url removed). Technical Data Engineer / Analyst | Contract | Azure | 6 months | Hybrid | Outside IR35 | £425 - £475 | Nottingham

Contract Electrical Maintenance Engineer
Synergi Search & Select Limited
Multiple locations
In office
Junior - Mid
£36/hour
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Job Title: Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Location: Bristol
Job Reference: JBTBRI
Job Type: Contract
Duration: ongoing

Shift: Days and Nights

Rate: £36+ per hour outside of IR35

Job Description - Electrical maintenance engineer

My Client is a leading manufacturing site looking for Electrical maintenance engineer with FMCG experience to join on both an ongoing basis.

Duties as a Electrical maintenance engineer:

Reacting to breakdowns both electrically and mechanically, fault finding, analysing and continuously improving the site.
Work closely with other departments to improve the site.
Attend meetings as required, analyse data and find solutions to improve equipment performance whilst ensuring safe working practice and full communications are maintained at all times.
In addition, you will be involved in projects within the business to develop an effective engineering install and commissioning.
PLC fault finding

Requirements as a Electrical maintenance engineer:
A formal qualification in an electrical or mechanical engineering subject (apprentice served, NVQ, HNC or equivalent)
Strong electrical experience preferable within a FMCG environment.
Knowledge / experience of working with controls, analysing faults and providing solutions.
Experience of both reactive and preventative maintenance
Good technical ability relating to automation hardware and software.
Strong organisation and communication skills and the ability to work in a multi-disciplined team of varying levels of technical experience.

please apply ASAP if you are interested in this eletcrical maintenance engineer position

Electrical Engineer
HAYS
Coalville
In office
Junior - Mid
£25/hour
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Maintenance Electrical Engineer - Logistics / Warehouse

Location: LE67

Dates: Start ASAP

We’re recruiting a Level 3 qualified Maintenance electrical Engineer to join a large, modern logistics and warehouse site.
This is a hand-on role covering both PPM and reactive maintenance within a fast-paced warehouse environment.

The Role

  • Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) across site plant and equipment.
  • Reactive maintenance and fault-finding.
  • Working within a logistics / warehouse environment.
  • Ensuring all works are completed safely and to site standards.
  • Liaising with site teams to minimise downtime.

Requirements

  • Level 3 Electrical Qualification.
  • Experience in logistics, warehouse or industrial environments.
  • Strong PPM and reactive maintenance background.
  • Amazon accurate clearance (essential).
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a site team.
  • Health & safety focused.

What’s on Offer

  • Long-term, stable work on a major logistics site.
  • Well-organised site with clear processes.
  • Immediate start is available for the right engineer.

Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C’s, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Senior Project Manager
emh group
Coalville
Hybrid
Senior
£65,000/day
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Senior Project Manager - New Business (Development)

1 Year Fixed Term Contract / Secondment Opportunity

Location: Home-based (Designated Office: Memorial House, Coalville, Leicestershire), with requirement to travel across East Midlands.

Hours: 35 hours per week

Salary: £69,567 per annum (Development RFJ 11)

The Role

As our Senior Project Manager - New Business, you will play a key part in identifying, appraising and progressing new development opportunities. Managing schemes from inception through the pre-construction process, you will lead negotiations, coordinate technical and planning activities, and ensure each project is set up for successful delivery.

You’ll work collaboratively across the organisation partnering with delivery, housing and sales, acting as a champion of our values: customer focus, partnership, integrity, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the appraisal, negotiation and acquisition of new development opportunities, including S106 and Package Deals, to meet emh’s new homes targets.
  • Manage all pre-construction activities from inception to start-on-site, including planning, legal, technical and contract negotiations.
  • Produce and agree Heads of Terms and undertake due diligence to support scheme progression.
  • Complete financial appraisals using Pamwin, maintain accurate scheme data, and ensure compliance with governance, audit and Homes England requirements.
  • Coordinate and lead multi-disciplinary meetings, working closely with delivery, housing, sales and external partners.
  • Identify, manage and mitigate risks throughout the pre-construction phase.
  • Oversee consultant appointments and procurement activities in line with policy.
  • Ensure thorough handover of schemes to the delivery team with all approvals and documentation in place.
  • Represent the New Business team, build strong stakeholder relationships and deputise for the Head of New Business when required.

About You

You will be an experienced Senior Project Manager with a proven track record of successfully delivering complex projects, ideally within the new-build housing sector. You will bring strong technical expertise, exceptional leadership skills, and a collaborative approach, along with the confidence to challenge processes and standards to ensure the highest quality outcomes.

Essential requirements include:

  • Experience of development project management in a Housing Association or relevant field
  • Experience of negotiating Land and Construction Contracts
  • Knowledge of current development processes and application of statutory requirements
  • Strong Project Management skills
  • Working experience of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio ICT skills
  • Strong knowledge of the housing sector
  • Ability to travel to the designated office and between sites across the East Midlands as the business requires.
  • Numeracy and financial monitoring skills

About Us

emh group is one of the largest providers of affordable homes and support services in the East Midlands. We are proud of our role in delivering high-quality homes and supporting sustainable communities.

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Health cash plan (BHSF)
  • 39 days’ annual leave (including statutory days), increasing to 44 days with length of service
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • A wide range of training and development opportunities (we are an Investors in People accredited organisation)

For further information about the role, please see attached Job Description and Person Specification.

How to apply

Please send an up- to-date CV with a covering letter of no more than 3 sides of A4, detailing how you meet the requirements of the person specification. (Please note your covering letter and CV will need to be on the same document).

Please note: We reserve the right to close these vacancies prior to the application deadline once a sufficient number of applications have been received, so recommend early application.

We ask all candidates to evidence their right to work status during the recruitment process. Please click here for a list of Sponsor Licence holders in the UK and information on the types of roles that are eligible for sponsorship.

Rolling Stock Engineer
Morson Edge
Derby
In office
Mid - Senior
Private salary
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Job Title: Rolling Stock Engineer (Nights) – Rolling Stock
Location: Derby
Contract Duration: Minimum 6 Month contract
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The Opportunity
Our client, a leading organisation within the UK rail rolling stock sector, is seeking three Rolling Stock Engineers to join their team on a minimum 6-month contract, working nights at their Derby depot. Roles are inside scope of IR35.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers with strong fault-finding capability and technical reporting skills to support fleet reliability, performance, and maintenance delivery within a busy depot environment.

Working 20:00-06:00am (10 hour shift per night), 4 nights on a rolling week.
________________________________________
Key Responsibilities
• Provide technical support to depot maintenance teams during night shifts
• Carry out detailed fault finding and diagnostics on rolling stock systems
• Assist maintenance teams with complex and in-depth faults, sharing fault-finding techniques and supporting the effective use of schematics across rolling stock assets
• Lead and direct the maintenance shift in relation to engineering issues, technical decision-making, and governance compliance
• Support root cause analysis (RCA) investigations to improve fleet reliability
• Produce clear, accurate, and robust technical reports following incidents and failures
• Liaise with engineering, operations, and reliability teams to ensure timely resolution of defects
• Ensure all work is completed in line with safety, quality, and industry standards
• Contribute to continuous improvement and reliability growth initiatives
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Essential Experience & Skills
• Proven experience working on UK rolling stock (mechanical and/or electrical systems)
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic capability across complex systems
• Ability to interpret and apply technical drawings and schematics effectively
• Experience writing detailed, structured, and technically robust engineering reports
• Experience providing technical leadership within a depot or shift environment
• Good understanding of safety-critical environments
• Excellent communication, mentoring, and problem-solving skills
• Degree, HNC, or HND in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)
________________________________________
Desirable
• Experience supporting fleet operations within a depot environment
• Knowledge of reliability engineering and failure analysis techniques

Electrical Commissioning Engineer
Edwards & Pearce Limited
East Midlands
In office
Mid - Senior
£32/hour
RECENTLY POSTED

Our client is a Refinery which is located on the east coast of England in North Lincolnshire, United Kingdom. The Humber facility include crude distilling, naphtha reforming, fluid catalytic cracking, hydrodesulfurization, thermal cracking and delayed coking units. The refinery has two coking units with associated calcining plants. This is the only coking refinery in the United Kingdom, and a producer of high-quality specialty graphite and anode-grade petroleum cokes. The refinery also produces a high percentage of transportation fuels. The majority of the light oils produced by the refinery are distributed to customers in the United Kingdom by pipeline, railcar and truck, while the other refined petroleum products are exported throughout the world.

They are currently seeking a skilled and experienced Electrical Commissioning Engineer to join their team on a temporary basis initially covering 12 months but this could continue after. Your job as Electrical Commissioning Engineer will be to ensure that all high-voltage (HV) and low-voltage (LV) electrical systems and equipment are installed, tested, and verified to meet design specifications, safety standards, and operational requirements.
Primary purpose is to lead pre-commissioning (FAT) and commissioning (SAT) activities, troubleshoot issues, and confirm readiness for safe and reliable integration into existing infrastructure and unit startup.

THE ROLE:
Develop commissioning plans and lead the execution of FAT and SAT procedures for HV and LV equipment and distribution systems.
Provide technical support for project electrical Supervisors and Technicians.
Coordinate and lead activities between company Electrical resources and OEM specialists.
Track and resolve TQ’s within area of responsibility.
Oversee safe execution of electrical work in the field by ensuring compliance to company HV & LV Safety Rules.
Ensure accurate records are created for commissioning works including the red lining of work packs for as building.
Establish reporting for commissioning activity progress.
Deliver company Authority to Commissioning processes for Electrical.

Standard working hours are 08:00 - 16:30. However, they also have 2 different working patterns as part of the flexible working policy at the business which is available to Agency workers.

THE CANDIDATE:
Experience in the commissioning of HV switchgear, transformers and protection devices.
Experience in the commissioning of Variable Speed Drives.
Extensive electrical experience within the Oil & Gas or Petrochem industries.
Prior Senior Authorised Person status desirable.
Great communicator, team player and self starter.
Degree in Electrical Engineering or extensive experience working as a Commissioning Engineer.
Knowledge of Hazardous areas and types of protection.
Knowledge of BS7671 Wiring Regulations.
Knowledge of 11kV and 415V distribution systems.
Knowledge of discipline specific commissioning practises.

THE CONSULTANCY:
Edwards & Pearce acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Edwards & Pearce is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Embedded Software Engineer
Genesis Technical Recruitment Ltd
Uttoxeter
In office
Mid - Senior
£42/hour - £45/hour
RECENTLY POSTED

We are seeking a highly skilled Model-Based Embedded Software Engineer to support the development of embedded control systems for off-highway equipment, including construction, agricultural, material-handling, and other heavy-duty machines. This role combines strong model-based design expertise with deep understanding of system requirements, safety expectations, and integration testing in rugged, real-world operating environments. You will be comfortable bridging software, electronics, and machine-level behaviours in complex hydraulic, electric, and powertrain systems.

Embedded Software Engineer Role:

Model-Based Control Software Development
Design, develop, and maintain embedded control algorithms using MATLAB/Simulink, tailored to off-highway systems (e.g., hydraulics, driveline, powertrain, implement control).
Perform model simulation, verification, and optimisation to meet machine performance targets.
Support auto-code generation and calibration activities for production-grade embedded controllers.

Requirements Management & Traceability
Capture, refine, validate, and maintain requirements using JAMA, ensuring full traceability from stakeholder needs through to verification.
Collaborate with system engineers, product owners, and machine teams to ensure clarity, feasibility, and alignment of requirements.
Translate machine-level behaviours into robust software requirements.

System Integration & Verification
Develop and execute Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) tests to validate behaviour early in the development cycle.
Support machine-level integration testing, including CAN-based debugging and analysis using tools such as CANalyzer.
Drive issue resolution through structured analysis of field data, test logs, and system interactions.
Work closely with HIL platforms where required to replicate machine scenarios.

Functional Safety & Compliance
Apply functional safety principles in line with ISO 13849, with awareness of Performance Levels and system safety architectures used in off-highway machinery.
Support safety documentation, validation activities, and risk assessments for safety-related features.

Cross-Functional Collaboration
Interface with mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and system engineering teams to ensure cohesive full-machine system design.
Participate in design reviews, DFMEAs, and hazard analyses related to machine functionality and operator safety.
Contribute to continuous improvement of development processes, toolchains, and modelling standards.

Embedded Software Engineer Requirements:

  • Strong capability in MATLAB/Simulink, including model architecture, simulation, and MBD workflows.
  • Hands-on experience with JAMA, JIRA, and structured requirements management.
  • Proficient with CANalyzer or equivalent tools for CAN-based diagnostics and communication analysis.
  • Competency in executing and interpreting SIL tests and system integration results.
  • Understanding of functional safety principles and ISO 13849.
  • Understanding of off-highway machinery systems (e.g., hydraulics, propulsion, control interfaces, operator inputs).
  • Appreciation of machine architectures including ECUs, sensors, actuators, networks, and safety functions.
  • Familiarity with environmental challenges relevant to off-highway: vibration, temperature extremes, dust, EMC, etc.
  • Strong documentation, communication, and requirements-focused mindset.
  • Ability to work effectively with cross-disciplinary engineering teams.
  • Excellent analytical thinking, problem-solving, and debugging capability.
  • Proactive, structured, and quality-focused approach.
  • Familiarity with hydraulics and machine control systems architecture.
  • Knowledge of ISO 19014, ISO 25119, or ISO 26262.
  • Experience with embedded C/C++ for debugging or interfacing.
  • Exposure to electrified powertrain systems used in modern off-highway equipment.

Embedded Software Engineer Applications:

This vacancy is only available to Candidates with relevant experience as detailed in the job description. Due to volume of applications, we are unable to respond to applicants who do not possess the required skills and experience. Recent Graduates who do not have the required level of industry experience need not apply.

Candidates must be authorised to work in the country where this role is located BEFORE making an application.

P3M Specialist (Digital & IT strategy)
AMS CWS
Derby
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
Private salary
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

AMS is a global workforce solutions partner committed to creating inclusive, dynamic, and future-ready workplaces. We help organisations adapt, grow, and thrive in an ever-evolving world by building, shaping, and optimising diverse talent strategies.

Our Contingent Workforce Solution (CWS) is one way we support our clients. Acting as an extension of their recruitment teams, we connect them with skilled interim and temporary professionals, fostering workplaces where everyone can contribute and succeed.

On behalf of our globally respected client who develop cutting-edge technologies that deliver clean, safe and competitive solutions to meet the planet’s vital power needs we are looking for a P3M Specialist (Digital & IT strategy) for a contract due to run until the end of 2026, based in Derby (hybrid, 3 days per week in the office).

Purpose of the role:

The P3M Specialist will play a major role in the development of P3M (Portfolio, Programme, and Project Management) capability across Digital & IT. The P3M will be establishing and deploying standards both across different portfolios and also across the organisation; defining, implementing and embedding P3M standards.

What the P3M Specialist will do:

  • Define and maintain organisation-wide delivery standards and frameworks.
  • Document and communicate clear guidance for teams across the portfolio.
  • Ensure consistent adoption of standards across all delivery functions.
  • Operate at both organisational and portfolio level.
  • Support delivery teams while focusing on broader practices and ways of working.
  • Integrate agile, waterfall, and hybrid methodologies into unified standards.
  • Promote and embed modern delivery practices, including DevOps toolsets.
  • Contribute to the development and ongoing operation of a Centre of Excellence.
  • Drive continuous improvement of delivery capability, frameworks and practices.

The skills needed:

  • Experience defining and embedding delivery standards across an organisation.
  • Proven ability to work at portfolio or company/enterprise level, beyond single-project delivery.
  • Strong understanding of both agile and waterfall methodologies.
  • Hands-on experience with DevOps or similar modern delivery tools.
  • Ability to influence and drive change across multiple teams and functions.
  • Skilled in creating frameworks and ways of working.
  • Strong communication skills for clear documentation and stakeholder engagement.
  • Strategic mindset with the ability to think at project, programme and portfolio levels.

Next steps

We will only accept workers operating via an Umbrella or PAYE engagement model.

If you are interested in applying for this position and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and we will contact you with an update in due course.

AMS, a Recruitment Process Outsourcing Company, may in the delivery of some of its services be deemed to operate as an Employment Agency or an Employment Business

1st Line IT Helpdesk Analyst 3 month contract
Akkodis
Nottingham
Hybrid
Graduate - Junior
£120/day - £140/day
RECENTLY POSTED

We’re looking for a friendly 1st Line IT Helpdesk Analyst to join the internal IT team of a well-run business with around 350 users on a 3 month contract.

This role is focused on providing great service to colleagues rather than firefighting constant technical issues. The helpdesk supports industry-specific software and day-to-day IT needs across the business.

Typical tasks include:

  • Responding to 1st line IT support queries from staff
  • Helping users with application access, passwords and basic troubleshooting
  • Building and configuring new starter equipment using documented processes
  • Managing user accounts and devices through Active Directory, Microsoft Intune and Microsoft Azure
  • Supporting device deployment using Windows Deployment Services (WDS)
  • Maintaining IT equipment through effective asset management

The IT team has built an excellent reputation internally based on their high level of service, so your communication skills will be top notch!

Nottingham city centre / 3 days a week in the office.

Please apply for this IT Helpdesk Analyst - 1st Line Support role ASAP.

Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law.

Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers.

By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Modis International Ltd and/ or Modis Europe Ltd. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement which explains how we will use your information is available on the Modis website.

Hr Advisor
Eaton Syalon Ltd
Derby
Hybrid
Junior - Mid
£37,000 - £40,000
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

HR Advisor

North Derbyshire

£37-40k + Benefits including Enhanced Annual Leave, Healthcare

Hybrid 3 days at site 2 days from home
Interim 12 Months to commence ASAP

Eaton Syalon are partnering with a well-established UK business to appoint an experienced HR Advisor into a busy and collaborative HR team to support during a period of increased workload.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an HR generalist with demonstrable experience managing Employee relations case work, working closely with operational leaders, providing pragmatic advice and supporting a wide range of employee relations activity.

The position is based in North Derbyshire, with very occasional travel to other UK sites as required.

The Role

Working closely with the wider HR team and operational managers across the business, you will provide day-to-day HR guidance and support across a range of areas.

Responsibilities will include:

  • Supporting managers with employee relations matters including disciplinary, grievance, absence and performance management
  • Coaching and advising leaders on best practice people management
  • Managing absence and wellbeing cases and supporting return to work processes
  • Ensuring HR policies and procedures are applied consistently and remain compliant with employment legislation
  • Maintaining accurate employee records within HR systems
  • Assisting with wider HR projects and initiatives across the business

About You

We are keen to speak with Employee Relations Specialists and HR Advisors who are confident supporting in busy, operational environments where HR plays a key role in supporting managers on the ground.

You will likely bring:

  • Experience in an HR Advisor Employee Relations Advisor or HR Coordinator role (where you have managed your own ER Case load)
  • Employee relations experience
  • A pragmatic and commercially minded approach to HR
  • Experience supporting operational leaders within manufacturing, engineering, construction or similar environments
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
  • The ability to manage a varied workload and work autonomously
SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud Procurement Consultant
CBS Butler
Nottingham
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
£650/day - £675/day
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Rate: £675 a day IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Location: Nottingham Working Pattern: Hybrid: 2 days per week on site Nottingham minimum rest hybrid You will join a global IT Consultancy delivering digital transformation to a public sector body. Role Overview We are seeking an experienced SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud Procurement Consultant to support a SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud implementation programme. The role will focus on configuring procurement processes, supporting system integration testing, resolving defects, and ensuring that procurement functionality aligns with the approved solution design. The consultant will work closely with solution architects, finance teams, integration specialists, and business stakeholders to ensure the Procure-to-Pay solution is built, tested, and ready for deployment. Key Responsibilities 1. Procurement Solution Configuration . Configure and refine S/4HANA Public Cloud Procurement (Source-to-Pay) functionality. 1. Support Build & Realisation Activities . Support the build and configuration of procurement processes within S/4HANA Public Cloud. 1. Testing & Defect Resolution . Support the execution of: System Integration Testing (SIT) User Acceptance Testing (UAT) 1. Data & Master Data Validation . Support validation of procurement-related master data including: Supplier master data Purchasing organisations and groups Material master data 1. Stakeholder Collaboration . Work closely with procurement stakeholders and subject matter experts to validate system behaviour. 1. Documentation & Knowledge Transfer . Maintain configuration and process documentation. Required Skills & Experience . Hands-on experience configuring SAP S/4HANA Procurement (Source-to-Pay). . Experience with SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud procurement configuration. . Experience supporting SAP S/4HANA implementation programmes in the Realise phase. . Strong understanding of Procure-to-Pay processes. . Experience supporting System Integration Testing and User Acceptance Testing. . Familiarity with SAP Activate methodology.

Assistant New Product Development Manager
SC Johnson Professional
Ripley
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
Private salary
RECENTLY POSTED

SC Johnson Professional have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant New Product Development Manager - Office & Institutional Sector to join the team! You will join us on a full time, permanent, and in return, you will receive a competitive salary.

Location: Denby, Derbyshire
Function: Marketing
Internal Job Title: Senior Associate, Marketing Professional Markets

About us:

Joining the team at SC Johnson Professional makes you part of a family company with a deep history in the professional market as a leading manufacturer of skincare, cleaning and hygiene products, and smart technologies. We provide solutions to Healthcare, Clean Industrial, Industrial, Office & Institutional, Hospitality & Travel, and Retail & Entertainment markets.

SC Johnson Professional is a business unit within SC Johnson, a family-owned and led company and leading manufacturer of quality, trusted products since 1886.

What s in it for you?

  • Competitive salary plus bonus
  • Remote work is available once a week for eligible employees
  • 25 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays
  • Employee benefits platform with discounts & wellbeing perks
  • Free Optical vouchers & hearing test vouchers
  • Company pension scheme up to 6% employer contributions
  • Life assurance based on 4 x your salary
  • Discounted products at our staff shop
  • Access to employee assistance programmes
  • Subsidized on-site canteen
  • Save a Space £200 monthly prize draw. A ticket for the draw for everyday that you travel to work and don t use a parking space or car share!
  • Cycle to work scheme plus a bicycle storage area
  • Free parking plus EV Charging Points at our Denby site (Powered by our own generated renewable electricity!)
  • And so much more!

About the Assistant New Product Development Manager role:

Reporting to the Manager, European Head of Segment & Innovation, this position will play a key role in the development and execution of new products, programmes and campaigns to drive the growth of Office, Education and FM segments. You will collaborate with the cross-functional teams to bring innovative solutions to market and contribute to the long-term growth of the segment portfolio.

Responsibilities as our Assistant New Product Development Manager:

  • Gather and analyze market, end-user, customer, and competitor trends to inform decisions and create assets on how we best win in the Facilities Management, Office and Education market.
  • Support the development of 2 5 year European Innovation Pipeline to enable growth in your focus segments.
  • Support the execution and review of New Product Development projects through the stage-gate process, from initial scope through to launch, to deliver growth targets for the business.
  • Assist local sales and marketing teams in understanding end-user segments and successfully commercializing relevant SC Johnson Professional products, including training.
  • Conduct ongoing portfolio analysis to provide insight on product sales at local and regional levels (e.g., value, volume, price positioning, margin, and market share) and define actions to optimize sales and/or margin performance.
  • For key campaigns and communication initiatives, write end-user segment briefs that are rich in insight and designed to drive both short-term and long-term growth.
  • Collaborate with the European Product Manager to provide input and support for their Existing Product Development activities across the complete European portfolio.
  • Liaise with Global Scientific Affairs and Regulatory Assurance (GSARA) and Legal colleagues to ensure approval for assets or content that communicate the segment value proposition.

Experience you ll bring as our Assistant New Product Development Manager:

  • Understanding of facilities management / cleaning companies purchase behaviours.
  • Is considered a seasoned and experienced professional with sound understanding of own job area. Determines approach to work and is monitored/supervised based on a milestone basis and at key deliverable junctures.
  • Works under moderate supervision, performing tasks independently; direction is received in goal-oriented terms.

Behaviours you ll need:

  • A commercial individual who has a strong tactical and operational approach
  • Attention to detail with excellent analytical skills
  • Highly communicative with strong influential skills to partner with internal/external resources
  • Resilience; innovation isn t always easy but it is incredibly rewarding!

If you feel like you are the right fit for our Assistant New Product Development Manager, please click ‘Apply’ now - we’d love to hear from you!

Inclusion & Diversity

We believe Inclusion and Diversity is more than a program. We embed inclusive practices in our day-to-day work, the way we relate to our colleagues, collaborate and make decisions.

We value the collective richness of the differences people bring to the organization, including style, personality, thoughts, race, ethnicity, culture, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, and disability that enables all to bring their full contributions to the organization.

Digital Marketer
Jonathan Lee Recruitment Ltd
Derbyshire
Hybrid
Mid
£200/day - £250/day
RECENTLY POSTED

Are you ready to take your digital marketing expertise to the next level? This exciting opportunity offers a flexible, part-time or fractional contract role where you can make a significant impact on a thriving business. Working with a forward-thinking company, you’ll play a key role in shaping and optimising their digital presence across multiple channels. With the freedom to work hybrid within a commutable distance of Chesterfield, this is your chance to join a dynamic and innovative environment that values creativity and results.

What You Will Do:

  • Develop and execute comprehensive digital marketing strategies that align with the company’s goals.

  • Create and manage engaging content for social media platforms, including Facebook, LinkedIn, and more, to drive growth and engagement.

  • Optimise website content and structure for SEO, using tools like Google Search Console and SEMrush to improve organic rankings.

  • Manage paid advertising campaigns across platforms such as Google Ads and Meta Ads, ensuring maximum ROI.

  • Craft compelling email marketing campaigns to nurture leads and retain customers, while tracking performance metrics.

  • Monitor and analyse key performance indicators, providing actionable insights to improve traffic, leads, and conversions.

What You Will Bring:

  • Proven experience in digital marketing, with a strong understanding of SEO, SEM, and social media management.

  • Proficiency in tools such as Google Analytics (GA4), Hubspot CRM, and email marketing platforms.

  • Exceptional content creation and copywriting skills, with the ability to maintain a consistent brand voice.

  • Basic graphic design skills, using platforms like Canva, Adobe, or Corel.

  • Strong analytical and communication abilities, with a results-driven mindset.

This role is perfect for a digital marketing professional looking for a flexible, part-time or fractional opportunity to make a meaningful contribution. By leveraging your skills and experience, you’ll help this company enhance its online presence, grow its audience, and achieve its business objectives. The company is a leader in its field, supplying innovative products to top-tier clients across the UK and Europe. Your expertise will directly support their mission to deliver exceptional value and quality to their customers.

Location:

This role is based in Chesterfield, with the option for hybrid working for added flexibility.

Interested?:

If you’re ready to make an impact and take on this exciting Digital Marketer role, don’t wait. Apply today to join a company that values your expertise and offers a platform for success.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.

ControCC System Developer
Ivy Rock Partners
Nottingham
Remote or hybrid
Mid - Senior
£500/day
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

ControCC System Developer Childrens Social Care

Contract: Initial 6 months
Rate: £500 per day (Umbrella)
Location: Midlands
Working Pattern: Full-time, remote/hybrid working supported

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled ControCC System Developer to support a Childrens Social Care service during a critical period of system upgrade, service remapping, and alignment with national Social Care Reforms and the Families First programme.

This interim role will sit within the Improvement and Inspection Readiness Service, helping drive system performance and ensure the organisation is fully prepared for regulatory scrutiny.

This is a key opportunity for an experienced ControCC specialist to ensure system stability, compliance, and high performance while enabling data-led operational decision making across Childrens Services.

The Role

As the ControCC System Developer, you will lead the configuration, development and optimisation of the ControCC finance and payments system following recent upgrades and workflow changes.

Working closely with Liquidlogic teams, operational managers and finance colleagues, you will ensure the system effectively supports Childrens Social Care practice, financial processes and reporting requirements.

This role requires someone with strong technical expertise in ControCC, who can quickly understand complex system logic and deliver improvements efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the configuration, development and enhancement of the ControCC system.
  • Ensure the system aligns with updated Childrens Social Care workflows, finance processes and service pathways.
  • Support system remapping following Liquidlogic upgrades and changes related to Social Care Reforms and Families First.
  • Identify and resolve system performance issues, data gaps and configuration errors.
  • Work with operational, finance and performance teams to ensure the system supports effective service delivery and reporting.
  • Provide specialist guidance on ControCC data structures, workflows and financial processes.

Required Experience

  • Extensive hands-on experience working with ControCC within Childrens Social Care environments.
  • Strong understanding of Liquidlogic systems (LCS/EHM) and how they integrate with ControCC.
  • Proven experience supporting system upgrades, redesigns or service remapping.

Knowledge of Childrens Social Care pathways, including:

  1. Early Help
  2. Child in Need
  3. Child Protection
  4. Looked After Children financial processes
  5. Experience supporting inspection readiness or improvement-focused programmes.

Key Skills

  • Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
  • Ability to interpret complex system logic and configuration.
  • Experience testing system changes and implementing solutions.
  • Ability to work independently and deliver improvements quickly.
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain technical issues to non-technical stakeholders.

Apply

If you would like to discuss this opportunity in more detail, or know someone who may be a good fit, please get in touch

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