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Charging Systems Verification and Validation Engineer
Stackstudio Digital Ltd.
Warwick
In office
Mid - Senior
£350/day - £400/day
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Role Details

  • Role/Job Title: Charging Systems Verification and Validation Engineer
  • Work Location: Gaydon, UK
  • Mode of Working: Office based
  • Working Conditions: Yes Travel in UK & Europe

The RoleThis role is for Charging Features Verification Engineer role sits within the Charging Systems Delivery Group.As a Charging Features Verification Engineer, you’ll be an integral part of Charging Systems V&V Chapter, working within the dynamic Charging Systems Verification & Validation Group. Your role will be pivotal as the point of contact for verifying Charging Features, collaborating with various teams including Charging Product squads, Propulsion Product Groups, Body & Digital Product Platform team and Central System Integration team.Your Responsibilities

  • Execute validation and verification activities for Charging Systems, DC-DC converter, On-Board charger (AC and DC charging systems), Charger types (CCS, CHAdeMO, Type-2, GB/T, NACS, Type-1) & BMS systems.
  • Develop and maintain test plans, test cases, and test scripts based on system requirements.
  • Conduct vehicle-level Charging systems SW release tests for multiple teams/programs.
  • Conduct vehicle-level testing using real EVSE, charging emulators, power analyzers, and diagnostic tools.
  • Perform functional, performance, and robustness testing on EV charging systems.
  • Capture logs, analyze data, and identify root causes of charging failures or communication issues.
  • Verify SIMS/AIMS/BUGS issue fixes on vehicle/labcar/Vehicle In loop.
  • Work with cross-functional teams (software, hardware, systems, diagnostics) to resolve defects.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant standards (ISO 15118, IEC 61851, DIN 70121, ISO26262).
  • Prepare detailed test reports and present findings to engineering leadership and stakeholders.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of validation processes and procedures.
  • Adopt and support a structured problem-solving approach on various issue investigations and issues reported by cross functional & central software integration teams.
  • Support various charging systems & other modules responsible for charging features integration activities on different tests properties for different programs & builds.
  • Undertake any other work as directed by their line manager in connection with their job as may be requested from time to time.

Your ProfileEssential Skills / Knowledge / ExperienceHard Skills

  • Hands-on experience with EV charging systems, power electronics, or vehicle HV/electrical systems and high voltage systems 400/800V.
  • Validation & Verification experience preferably within the Automotive industry.
  • Working Knowledge on power electronics HW & SW life cycle process.
  • Working Knowledge on Automotive communication protocols CAN, LIN, Ethernet and Vector tools like CANoe / CANalyser, PLC logging, ETAS INCA, Wireshark, MDA, UDS Diagnostics, DOIP.
  • Strong knowledge of HV safety procedures and risk assessments (Desirable HV Authorized Person or Senior Authorized Person Trained).
  • Vehicle-Level Diagnostics & Fault Analysis and triaging, stakeholder management on progressing on defects.
  • Working Knowledge of ISO15118, DIN70121, IEC61851 charging standards and functional safety ISO26262.
  • Experience with charging protocols such as CCS (Combo), NACS, CHAdeMO, GB/T, Type2, Type1.
  • Vehicle preparation with necessary software and hardware intended for testing.
  • Work and coordinate with workshop or instrumentation team for hardware change and special instrumentation, wirings for validation for CAN, Ethernet, Data Logger, ECU hardware replacement.
  • Experience with test equipment: oscilloscopes, multimeters, power analyzers, EVSE charging simulators.
  • Ability to interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and system/sub-system requirements.
  • Experience working in an agile environment & tools.
  • Car Driving License Holder (Desirable: Class 2 / Class 3 JLR Permit holder, UK Driving License).

Desirable Skills / Knowledge / Experience

  • Willing to do it and can go anywhere with an attitude.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Proactive and lead the test activities.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced development environment.
  • Results driven by the ability to deliver operational plans in a highly demanding environment.
  • Strong interpersonal/communication skills and communication effectively at all levels.
  • A highly flexible person who can respond to an ever-changing, fast-paced environment, with the ability to support the needs of the Customer and the business.
  • Relevant degree or equivalent experience preferred, ideally in Electrical/Electronics/Control Systems/Mechanical engineering or equivalent.
Electronics Design Engineer
Certain Advantage
Stevenage
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
£58/hour
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage (the role can be a split of working Onsite and Working From Home) is currently looking to recruit a number of Electronics Design Engineer subcontractors on an initial 12 month contract.

Electronic Design Engineers with excellent skills in Analogue Design or Digital Design or Power Design or FPGA are sought after.

Job Title:Electronics Design Engineer
Rate:£58 per hour
Overtime Rate: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at time and a quarter
Location: Stevenage
Hybrid / Remote working: This role will involve some remote working opportunities
Contract:37 Hours per week
Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter)
IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella)

Electronics Design Engineer Job Description:
The Electronic Engineering function is a friendly and supportive environment. Within the function, you will be working with other engineers who have a collective wealth of experience across a wide range technologies and products and are happy to share their knowledge to support one another, ensuring opportunities for improvement are identified and best practice is upheld.
The experience you bring will be met with enthusiasm and you will be encouraged to share any learning.
You will be responsible for developing cutting-edge electronic solutions for weapon systems. This will include on board missile sub-systems and Land, Sea and Air based Firing Units. Your role will entail responsibility for the quality and performance of the electronic solution together with providing cost and schedule updates to a project manager.
You will have a sound track record in electronic design capability throughout the product life cycle, i.e. early concept through to production. The technical solutions you will implement will range across the Power and Analogue Electronics sphere of expertise and will be at both sub-system and board level.
This role will require you to liaise with other domains, e.g. Software, Firmware, Mechanical, Environmental, EMC etc. to ensure your designs perform in all respects to the requirements placed upon you. In so doing you will be key to delivering world class missile solutions to our customers.

Skillset/experience required:

  • Ideally, degree qualified with significant post qualification experience in Electronic Design, development and delivery.
  • Someone who can demonstrate the capability to lead significant Electronic design work packages and have experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team with the awareness and understanding of the challenges that this may bring.
  • Excellent problem solving skills and knowledge of a wide range of electronic technologies and products.
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to influence and negotiate with stakeholders across the business.
Shift Cover Engineer
Gap Technical Ltd
Crewe
In office
Mid - Senior
£30/hour - £35/hour
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Maintenance Engineer
£35 per hour
4 on 4 off - Days & Nights
Crewe

gap technical are representing a market-leading automated logistics and warehousing business seeking an experienced Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias) to provide contract maintenance engineering services at their Crewe site.

The successful engineer will provide electrical and multi-skilled maintenance engineering services to support the reliability, availability, and performance of highly automated warehouse and material handling systems.

Key Service Deliverables

  • Provision of reactive breakdown support to minimise unplanned downtime across automated warehouse systems
  • Execution of planned and preventative maintenance activities aligned with site maintenance schedules
  • Electrical fault diagnosis using schematics, diagnostics, and asset history
  • Identification and rectification of recurring equipment faults, including implementation of permanent corrective actions
  • Maintenance and optimisation of automated material handling equipment, including conveyors, sortation systems, shuttles, AS/RS, cranes, motors, gearboxes, drives, and sensors
  • PLC fault-finding and interrogation to support rapid fault resolution and system recovery
  • Support for system reliability, uptime, and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Collaboration with operations, engineering, controls, and safety teams to ensure safe and efficient warehouse operation
  • Support for equipment modifications, upgrades, shutdowns, commissioning, and refurbishment activities
  • All services delivered in compliance with site health, safety, and permit-to-work systems

Contractor Profile

  • Time-served engineer or demonstrable equivalent industry experience

  • Strong electrical bias with proven experience in automated warehouse, intralogistics, distribution, or FMCG environments

  • Proven capability working with:

  • 3-phase electrical systems

  • Motors, drives, inverters, sensors, and safety circuits

  • PLC fault-finding (Siemens, Allen Bradley, or similar)

  • Automated material handling and warehouse control systems

Previous experience providing services as a maintenance engineering contractorAble to manage workload and priorities independently, working with minimal directionStrong communication skills when liaising with site stakeholdersAvailability to support a 4 on 4 off shift pattern, including days and nights

Apply

To be considered, please submit your CV via the Apply Now option on the website.

For further information on this engagement or to discuss other contract opportunities, please get in touch.

This contract opportunity is advertised by gap technical, operating as an employment business. Selection is based solely on suitability to provide the services described.

Closing Date: 27/02/2026

Multi-Skilled Engineer 6 month FTC
Valeo Foods UK
Norwich
In office
Junior - Mid
Private salary
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

At Valeo Foods UK we bring together a family of much-loved UK food brands supported by the scale and ambition of a global investment partner. From Kettles bold crunch to Rowses natural sweetness, through to Matthew Walker and Barratt Sweets, our portfolio blends heritage, craft and category-leading innovation.

Alongside our branded portfolio, we are also one of the UKs largest suppliers of private label products, partnering with major retailers to deliver quality and category expertise that meets the needs of millions of households every week.

As a business, were on a journey of transformation. Were strengthening our operations, driving quality and investing in our people. Its an exciting, fast-moving environment where heritage meets new thinking, and where every colleague contributes to shaping the future of food across the UK.

Join us and play your part in building the next chapter of some of Britains most loved brands.

Job Description

Job title - Multi Skilled Engineer

Shift pattern - Monday to Friday 8-4

Contract type - 6 month FTC.

To work as part of the engineering team to provide effective and efficient mechanical and electrical support throughout the factory. Tasks will involve reactive support in the factory; continuous improvement projects planned though the maintenance system and planned maintenance tasks. The role will be working with a wide range of complex automated cooking processes and packaging equipment.

  • Provide a proactive response to maintenance, continuous improvement tasks and reactive breakdowns on site;
  • Accurate recording of all work activities;
  • Completion of RCAs as required;
  • Escalation of any further works required;
  • Identification of CI projects for repetitive problems.

Qualifications

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

  • Relevant engineering qualification
  • Able to prove competency in all forms of isolation, electrical safety and safe panel entry
  • Experience of FMCG operations
  • PC Literate (thereby able to use computer-based maintenance systems)
  • Flexibility
  • Health and Safety driven
  • Able to strip machines in full and reassemble them, as well as completing machine size change procedures and their adjustments

Additional Information

Candidates with the following job titles are encouraged to apply!

Maintenance Engineer, Shift Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Multi Skilled Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Maintenance technician.

Unfortunately we are unable to provide sponsorship for this opportunity so fully working rights in the UK are required.

Building Services Engineer - Temp to Perm
smart managed solutions
London
In office
Junior - Mid
Private salary
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

At SMART, we help lead organisations across the UK to keep their facilities running safely, efficiently, and sustainably. We delivera client-focused approach to deliver reliable, planned and reactive maintenance with a strong focus on quality, technical expertise, and customer service.

Were proud to be an employer that values career progression. We offer structured training and clear progression routes to help you build a rewarding engineering career.

Contract / Temp-to-Perm | ASAP Start

About the Role

At SMART, we help lead organisations across the UK to keep their facilities running safely, efficiently, and sustainably. We delivera client-focused approach to deliver reliable, planned and reactive maintenance with a strong focus on quality, technical expertise, and customer service.

Were seeking an immediately available Electrical Engineer to support a number of key contracts within Central London. This role sits within a forward-thinking FM operation that uses intelligent building technologies, data-driven maintenance, and integrated service platforms to keep commercial estates running efficiently.

Its an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys blending traditional electrical maintenance with modern smart-building capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver planned and reactive electrical maintenance across landlord areas of commercial buildings
  • Carry out fault-finding, testing, inspection, and statutory compliance tasks
  • Support smart-building initiatives including connected systems, sensors, and energy optimisation tools
  • Use Smart Managed Solutions platforms to log works, analyse performance data, and improve service delivery
  • Ensure all building services, landlord systems, and critical infrastructure remain fully operational
  • Collaborate with FM teams, tenants, and third-party contractors to maintain excellent service levels
  • Maintain accurate records through CAFM and smart service management systems
  • Ensure strict compliance with health & safety and electrical regulations

Requirements

  • Immediate availability
  • Level 3 Electrical qualification (City & Guilds or equivalent)
  • 18th Edition (essential)
  • Experience within commercial FM or landlord services
  • Strong problem-solving capability and confidence working autonomously
  • Clear communication skills and a professional customer-facing approach

What we’re offering

  • Competitive day rate / hourly rate
  • Long-term contract with potential to transition into a permanent role
  • Involvement in a high-profile, tech-enabled FM contract
  • Supportive and collaborative team culture
Maintenance Engineer
HAYS
Inverness
In office
Mid
£25/hour
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

25.00 per hour + holiday accrual
Inverness
Contract: 1 year

Your New Company

With a vision to create a world without limits for people with diabetes, LifeScan is a world leader in blood glucose monitoring - globally, more than 20 million people depend on the company’s OneTouch branded products to help them manage their diabetes. The LifeScan portfolio includes personal blood glucose meters, testing strips, lancets, point of care testing systems and integrated digital solutions. Joining the team in Inverness in the role of Maintenance Engineer, you will contribute to the smooth running of the Inverness facility.

Your New Role

This role offers an immediate start and a minimum duration of 1 year temporary contract and will be based on-site in Inverness working on a 4 on 4 off-shift rotation (days). This is a great opportunity to work as part of a dynamic team where you will be responsible for executing all maintenance activities. This will include emergency, corrective as well as preventative maintenance. You will proactively work on your own initiative to drive efficiencies and improvements, but you will also have the support of your Team Leader on shift to help understand the priorities and assign resources as required. Responsibilities will include but not be limited to: scheduling downtime for planned maintenance activities, diagnosing and repairing electrical, mechanical, vision and PLC faults, carrying out pre-defined regular maintenance checks and assessing and escalating equipment breakdowns as required.

What you’ll need to succeed

In the role of Maintenance Engineer, you will work collaboratively with the wider team to minimise faults and maximise the efficiency of the equipment. To be successful in this role, ideally you will hold an ONC/HNC in Engineering or HND or a relevant engineering discipline or be time-served with relevant experience. Strong technical skills are required in both electrical and mechanical disciplines and an ability to logically find faults and routes cause all problems for this role. Ideally, you will have electrical, mechanical and pneumatic system knowledge, experience with low and extra-low voltage supplies, an understanding of fault-finding techniques and have practical hands-on skills.

What you’ll get in return

In return, this role will provide you with an immediate start and the opportunity to secure a long-term contract with the potential to extend. This is a great role to continue your technical development with the support of a highly experienced technical team. We believe that our people and excellent working relationships are at the heart of our success. By supporting and caring for our customers, you will have the opportunity to gain that sense of achievement and moment of pride we all desire.

What you’ll need to do nowIf you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Nicola McMonagle at Hays on 01463 214282.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited 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

Contract Maintenance Engineer
Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment
Nottingham
In office
Junior - Mid
£35/hour - £45/hour
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

South Nottingham | Food Manufacturing | Day & Night Shift Contract

We are recruiting for a Contract Maintenance Engineer to join a busy food manufacturing site in South Nottingham. You will provide engineering support to production, carrying out both reactive and planned maintenance to ensure plant and equipment operate at maximum efficiency.

This is an opportunity to join a modern, well-invested manufacturing facility operating within a busy and fast-paced production environment.

The Role:

  • Multi-skilled Contract Maintenance Engineer (electrically biased)
  • Reactive and proactive maintenance across plant, equipment and auxiliary systems
  • Support production to minimise downtime and maximise efficiency
  • Ensure planned engineering tasks are completed on time and in full
  • Maintain high standards of repair and manufacturing practice
  • Complete planned maintenance documentation and CMMS records
  • Contribute to cost reduction and continuous improvement initiatives

Requirements:

  • Qualified Maintenance Engineer (C&G, NVQ Level 3, ideally ONC/HNC)
  • Apprentice trained
  • Multi-skilled with mechanical and electrical experience
  • Food or FMCG manufacturing experience essential
  • Proactive approach to fault finding and supporting production

Working Pattern:

  • 4 on - 4 off shift pattern / adhoc shifts
  • Days & Nights
  • 12-hour shifts, 6am-6pm / 6pm-6am

Pay Information:

  • £35.00 - £45.00 per hour through accredited umbrella company (PAYE)
  • Inside IR35 - shift cover

For further details or to request the full job description, please contact Jamie Vedel at Wagstaff Recruitment & Careers Coaching.

“Wagstaff Recruitment – Building trusted relationships and creating genuine opportunities”

Senior EC&I Engineer
Morson Edge
Warrington
Hybrid
Senior
Private salary
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

An opportunity has arisen for a Senior EC&I Engineer to support the discipline Lead Engineer by providing technical delivery of schedule items, inclusive of relevant engineering underpinning for which through collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team / wider SL stakeholders.

**** Only apply if you are a British Citizen and passport holder and not have worked outside the UK during the past 5 years. Candidates can start with BPSS security clearance whilst higher level clearance is being undertaken. ****

This is a full time 6 month contract role inside IR35 based in Warrington 1-2 days a week office presence (Other SL location may be considered) and 3-4 days remotely but can be negotiated based on personal circumstance.

ROLE DESCRIPTION

The candidate shall be able to reference recent employment history where the CE&I Senior Engineer role has been successfully undertaken and shall be capable of the following:

Deriving high level engineering solutions through structured optioneering processes down-selection of instrumentation / remote handling systems.

Deriving engineering specifications inclusive of structured requirements management and validation.

Determining data requirements for a waste tracking / records management capability, in accordance with site regulatory requirements particularly defining the interfaces between Operational Technology (OT) and Information Technology (IT) systems.

Producing design drawings and documentation at all applicable stages of the Sellafield Gated Process.

Engaging other disciplines and wider SL stakeholders at key lifecycle points, including an awareness of basic project management fundamentals.

Ensuring deliverables are completed in line with the SL checking and approval processes.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

Must have significant demonstratable experience in CE&I Project Delivery - Translating user requirements and technical specification into fully engineered, safe and legal design solution.

Specification and down-selection of process instrumentation systems.

Experience of structured requirements management / optioneering practices.

Re. tracking capability per Role Description: determining high-level solutions for data management capabilities, prior to dedicated IT / OT delivery projects.

Have the ability to work as part of an integrated delivery team, and individually, working within sometimes restrictive time constraints assuming responsibility for providing engineering deliverables and conducting technical investigations.

Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Have strong interpersonal skills and be able to interact with people at all levels.

Demonstrable understanding of the legislative and regulatory environment in which Sellafield operates, including those covering safety, design, and operation of plant including Nuclear Installations Act, Site Licence Conditions, HASAWA, EWR, IRR.

Demonstrable experience in highly-regulated industries.

Qualification shall be in a related engineering discipline (Electrical & Electronic / Controls & Instruments).

DESIRABLE

Experience of conducting wider stakeholder engagement within Sellafield, i.e., liaison with Technical specialists, Capabilities / Centre(s) of Experience, regulatory officials, plant Operations / Maintenance / Engineering entities, ISO / IT entities.

Experience of nuclear encapsulation / grout flood-filling applications.

Existing P1/P4 pass and Sellafield IT holder, including knowledge of SEMS/SLMS.

D03760 (Sellafield Design Change Awareness) and D03770 (Sellafield Checking & Approvals) completed within the last 3 years.

AutoCAD 2D / Client IT Systems (MS Office, Cimage, AVEVA etc.)

Degree Qualified in Electrical / Electronic Engineering

City and Guilds 2382 - Understand the Requirements of Electrical Installations BS 7671:2018 (2022)

Professional registration with a relevant institute (I.e IET, IoP, InstMC)

TUV Functional Safety Certification (or equivalent)

Materials Engineer
HAYS
UK
In office
Mid - Senior
Private salary
RECENTLY POSTED

Your new company
Operating both in the UK and across the world, they are a leading contractor delivering projects across multiple sectors including; real estate, defence, education, highways, rail and water.

Your new role
Working on the largest highways project in the region involving a new 10 mile dual carriageway, we are looking for a Materials Engineer to join the project team.
In this role, you’ll ensure material compliance, provide expert technical advice, and help drive sustainable, cost-effective solutions across the project.
You’ll work closely with engineering, laboratory, and supply-chain teams to ensure all materials meet required performance, safety, and environmental standards-while exploring opportunities for innovation and improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Identify opportunities for improving or optimising material specifications.
  • Make informed engineering decisions to ensure full compliance with industry standards.
  • Manage and coordinate construction materials testing in line with project Appendix 1/5 requirements.
  • Advise engineering teams on material suitability and restrictions.
  • Ensure timely delivery of testing to align with the programme of works.
  • Drive sustainability by identifying ways to reduce carbon and promote secondary materials.
  • Source materials and verify ongoing compliance for all bulk purchases.
  • Develop cost-effective, compliant concrete mix designs in collaboration with supply chain partners.
  • Conduct and analyse laboratory and plant trials and monitor testing data.
  • Review inspection/test plans and specification appendices.
  • Support procurement teams with up-to-date standards and technical requirements.
  • Deliver training to project teams on construction materials, earthworks, and concrete use.
  • Ensure all materials test results are accurate, compliant, and suitable for handover documentation.
  • Support and streamline the materials approval (MAR) process.

What you’ll need to succeed

  • Degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering-or significant experience in a similar role.
  • Strong understanding of key industry specifications (e.g., Specification for Highway Works, relevant British/European standards).
  • Experience across major concrete structures, site investigations, quarrying, materials processing, lab testing, and quotation analysis.
  • Strong digital skills for reporting and data presentation.
  • Excellent organisational and prioritisation abilities.

What you need to do now

If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn’t quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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Senior EC&I Engineer
First Technical Recruitment
Warrington
In office
Senior
Private salary
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Help Shape the Future of High-Regulated Systems – Expert Senior EC&I Engineer Needed!

Our Client has a requirement for a Senior EC&I Engineer, who will be required to work on a contract basis in Warrington.

Role Purpose:

  • Support the discipline Lead Engineer by providing technical delivery of schedule items.
  • Provide relevant engineering underpinning through collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team and wider industry stakeholders.
  • Oversee the translation of complex user requirements into fully engineered, safe, and legal design solutions.

Job Role Responsibilities:

  • Deriving high-level engineering solutions through structured optioneering processes and the down-selection of instrumentation/remote handling systems.
  • Developing engineering specifications, including structured requirements management and validation.
  • Determining data requirements for tracking and records management capabilities in accordance with regulatory requirements.
  • Defining critical interfaces between Operational Technology (OT) and Information Technology (IT) systems.
  • Producing comprehensive design drawings and documentation at all applicable stages of the gated design process.
  • Engaging other disciplines and stakeholders at key lifecycle points while maintaining awareness of project management fundamentals.
  • Ensuring all deliverables are completed in line with rigorous checking and approval processes.

Experience / Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications:

  • Related engineering discipline (Electrical & Electronic / Controls & Instruments). Degree qualification and Professional Registration (IET, IoP, InstMC) are highly desirable.
  • Significant demonstrable experience in EC&I project delivery within highly regulated industries (e.g., Nuclear).
  • Strong understanding of legislative and regulatory environments, including the Nuclear Installations Act, HASAWA, EWR, and IRR.
  • Experience in process instrumentation systems and determining solutions for data management capabilities prior to IT/OT delivery.
  • Soft Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work individually or as part of an integrated delivery team under restrictive time constraints.
  • Experience with nuclear encapsulation, functional safety (TUV), BS 7671:2018 (18th Edition), AutoCAD 2D, and specific gated process training (Design Change Awareness/Checking & Approvals).

Company information

At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates. We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for a Senior EC&I Engineer looking for new employment.

As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.

Electrical Engineer
HAYS
Derby
In office
Junior - Mid
£20/hour
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Maintenance Electrical Engineer - Logistics / Warehouse

Location: DE7Dates: 25/2/26 - 25/5/26

We’re recruiting a Level 3 qualified Maintenance electrical Engineer to join a large, modern logistics and warehouse site at East Midlands Gateway.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 qualification Electrical
  • Experience in logistics, warehouse or industrial environments
  • Strong PPM and reactive maintenance background
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a site team
  • Health & safety focused

What’s on Offer

  • Well-organised site with clear processes
  • Immediate start available for the right engineer.

?? Location: East Midlands Gateway, Kegworth - easy access from Derby, Nottingham, Leicester and the M1.

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

CE&I Design Engineer
Morson Edge
Seascale
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
£45/hour - £48/hour
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced CE&I Design Engineer with site experience of supporting Mechanical handling operations and upgrade of existing electrical Power systems, and CE&I security-based improvements to join the TDA Project Design Team.

***** Only apply if you are a British Citizen and passport holder and not have worked outside the UK during the past 5 years. Must already hold current SC Clearance. *****

Full time contract position Inside IR35, 40 hours per week (Monday - Friday) Flexible working arrangements in line with project and Client needs, with a requirement to spend a minimum of 3 days per week in the Whitehaven/Warrington offices or Sellafield Site when required.

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of an established team working on an emerging project at Sellafield. This role offers the chance to work in a dynamic and forward-thinking environment to deliver a project of national importance. The successful candidate will work closely with the Project Engineering Manager, multi-disciplinary project teams, and the Client on a fast-paced project.

ROLE DESCRIPTION

Ensure all plans, drawings, and CE&I deliverables are produced accurately and in line with project requirements.

Manage and maintain design documentation, including drawings and technical specifications.

Control and coordinate configuration management of engineering deliverables and associated site works.

Liaise with designers and stakeholders to ensure compliance with design and construction regulations.

Provide regular progress reports and technical updates to the CE&I Responsible Engineer (RE).

Plan and prioritise work effectively, adapting to setbacks and resolving technical challenges as they arise.

Use AutoCAD, Navisworks, and 3D scanning software proficiently to transfer accurate site data to the design team.

Contribute practical site knowledge and technical input to Design and Constructability Reviews.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

Hold an HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent qualification).

Demonstrate strong plant knowledge and experience working within an operational environment.

Have working experience using CIMAGE on the SL System.

A positive can-do attitude, excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across diverse project teams.

Must hold appropriate Security Clearance (SC and British Sole National) and be a Sellafield pass holder.

Senior EC&I Engineer
Astute Technical Recruitment Ltd
Tadley
In office
Senior
£55/hour - £60/hour
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Astute’s Power Team is partnering with a leading organisation within the Nuclear sector, to recruit an EC&I Engineer for its Berkshire site.
The EC&I Engineer role comes with a 12-month minimum contract (Outside IR35) and the opportunity to work on a technically complex and strategically important project.
If you’re an EC&I Engineer and are looking to work for an organisation that puts integrity and people at the forefront of everything it does, then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties of the EC&I Engineer role

Reporting to the Engineering Manager you will:

EC&I Delivery

  • Produce CE&I design concepts including SLDs, BCDs, cable schedules and layout drawings
  • Develop designs that conform to relevant British and European standards and client requirements
  • Produce and maintain LTQR / Technical Files in accordance with Quality Management Systems
  • Ensure designs address operability, maintainability and safety considerations
  • Deliver designs in line with agreed project programmes and budgets
  • Produce design justification reports demonstrating mitigation of identified technical risks
  • Develop functional safety and controls documentation including FDS, SIDD and Functional Safety Plans
  • Produce technical specifications, drawings and works instructions to enable manufacturing
  • Check in-house and subcontract drawing documentation
  • Produce FAT and SAT documentation and attend commissioning activities
  • Manage subcontract suppliers
  • Interpret and create EC&I engineering drawings using AutoCAD
  • Support safety interlock design activities (preferred)
  • Author engineering reports including basis of design, substantiation and calculation reports
  • Support HVAC control systems design (highly desirable)

Technical Competency

  • Maintain personal, professional and technical competency through CPD
  • Develop design and engineering solutions in collaboration with internal specialists and supply chain partners
  • Consolidate and collate design documentation for internal approvals and client submission

Commercial Awareness

  • Support business continuity in line with company objectives
  • Contribute to project success through effective internal communication
  • Recognise commercial impacts of engineering decisions
  • Maintain effective working relationships across company functions
  • Promote company expertise and capability through professional engagement

Bid Support

  • Provide technical responses to client and internal enquiries
  • Support tender and contract reviews with technical and commercial input
  • Assist with preparation of tender responses, costings and schedules
  • Identify scope modifications and support cost/variation estimates

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

  • Relevant Engineering Degree, HNC or demonstrable equivalent experience (Essential)
  • Broad-based engineering experience in design and manufacturing (Essential)
  • Design of electrical systems (Essential)
  • Low voltage control gear experience (Essential)
  • Control systems experience (Essential)

Desirable:

  • Membership of an appropriate professional body
  • IOSH Managing Safely or Level 2 Health & Safety (or equivalent)
  • Knowledge of drawing principles and standards
  • Understanding of CE marking requirements
  • AutoCAD experience
  • Machine Safety Directives / Functional Safety knowledge
  • HAZOP / HAZID experience
  • Experience in Functional Safety (BS EN 61508 & 61511)

Personal Skills

The EC&I Engineer role would suit someone who is:

  • Detail-oriented and technically strong in EC&I design
  • Safety-focused with experience in regulated environments
  • Able to manage multiple technical deliverables
  • Commercially aware and capable of supporting tender activities
  • Comfortable liaising with clients, subcontractors and commissioning teams

Salary and benefits of the EC&I Engineer role

  • 12-month minimum contract
  • Outside IR35
  • £55-60 per hour
  • ???Opportunity to work on a high-profile Nuclear project in Berkshire

If you are interested in finding out more, you can call Adam on 02392 288289 or email .
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Astute People are acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government’s Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Maintenance Engineer
Stirling Warrington
Lutterworth
In office
Junior - Mid
£55,000/day
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Maintenance Engineer£57,00012 hour Days & Nights rotating weeklyLutterworth Benefits:

  • Life insurance
  • Employee assistance programme
  • Company pension
  • Private medical insurance
  • Cycle to work scheme

Standard Hours: Average 47.5 hours per week. Rotating between:

  • Week 1: Monday - Thursday: 6:00am - 18.00pm;
  • Week 2: Monday - Thursday: 18:00pm - 06.00am;
  • Week 3: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 06:00am - 18.00pm and Saturday: 06:00am- 15.00pm.

The Role:

You will be responsible for engineering at the plant so it runs efficiently sustaining high performance. You will work as part of a team of Maintenance Engineers to ensure that the Production Lines are maintained and fully operational in order to achieve maximum efficiency levels and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) targets. The role will work closely with the Production team to ensure that CI projects, planned maintenance activities, Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and waste targets are achieved and delivered.

You will be a competent Production Line Engineer with the ability to resolve breakdowns safely and efficiently so that production volumes are maximised and the working environment remains safe and hazard free.

Responsibilities:

  • Carry out mechanical and electrical fault finding, repairs, and breakdown response, identifying root causes to improve reliability and efficiency.
  • Deliver proactive planned maintenance to ensure plant operates safely, efficiently, and within quality standards.
  • Support plant upgrades, continuous improvement initiatives, and new equipment installations.
  • Work closely with Team Leaders and Management to meet schedules and production requirements, assisting with plant operations when required.
  • Adhere to Health & Safety best practices, SSWs, PTWs, relevant legislation, and company policies including accident and near-miss reporting.

Experience:

  • Formal recognised engineering qualification/trained i.e. apprentice trained/NVQ Level 3 in Engineering
  • At least 3 years experience as a Maintenance Engineer
  • Electrical and Mechanical knowledge

If you are interested in this role get in touch with Josh Sharkey from Stirling Warrington.

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Maintenance Engineer
CV Consulting
London
In office
Junior - Mid
£33/hour
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Maintenance Engineer - Part-Time (Thursdays Only)
Bedfordshire
12-Hour Shift Every Thursday

We’re recruiting a Maintenance Engineer to join a bakery site, working as part of an established engineering team carrying out PPMs on production equipment.

The Role:

You will be working as part of a maintenance team responsible for carrying out planned Preventative Maintenance (PPMs), working on industrial bakery equipment including:

  • Ovens
  • Mixers
  • Conveyors
  • Associated production machinery

Plus

  • Identifying and resolving potential mechanical and/or electrical issues
  • Ensuring equipment reliability and minimal downtime
  • Maintaining high health & safety standards

The Ideal Candidate:

  • Qualified Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical, Electrical or Multi-Skilled)
  • Experience in food production, FMCG, or bakery environments preferred
  • Experience working on conveyors, mixers, ovens or similar production machinery
  • Able to work effectively within a team
  • Proactive and safety-conscious
  • Consistent weekly shift
  • 12 hours every Thursday
  • Competitive hourly rate (DOE)

Interested? Apply now for immediate consideration.

Electrical Engineer SL4
HAYS
Windsor
In office
Junior - Mid
£25/hour
RECENTLY POSTED

Electrical / Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Advertised by Hays

Postcode: SL4 5GD
Hays is recruiting for an experienced and proactive Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join a busy and fast-paced facilities environment. This role is key to ensuring the safe, reliable and efficient operation of site plant, equipment, and building systems.You will be responsible for planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive repairs, minor installation works, and supporting site engineering emergencies, ensuring all services are delivered to agreed service levels.

The RoleAs a Maintenance Engineer, you will:

  • Carry out routine PPM on electrical and mechanical systems, ensuring work meets and exceeds agreed service level agreements.
  • Respond to reactive faults across all building systems and arrange specialist sub-contractors when required.
  • Undertake small installation projects and building fabric repairs, including plumbing tasks.
  • Complete all PPM tasks via IFM Hub following the instruction sets provided.
  • Liaise with sub-contractors for repairs and quotes, monitor performance, and ensure work areas are left clean and safe.
  • Sign off PPM and reactive tasks promptly, ensuring maintenance records are accurate and compliant.
  • Undertake LVAP duties.
  • Build and maintain strong working relationships with client representatives and onsite teams.
  • Maintain all site logs and associated documentation accurately.
  • Participate in the call-out rota.
  • Work alongside other trade engineers to ensure all issues are resolved within SLA timescales.
  • Be available for weekend and out-of-hours work when required.
  • Ensure all work is delivered in line with company and client health & safety policies.

Skills & Experience Required

  • Good basic education with strong written and verbal communication and basic numeracy.
  • Recognised Electrical Qualification.
  • C&G 2360 (or equivalent).
  • C&G 18th Edition Electrical Installations.
  • C&G 2391 Test & Inspection.
  • Experience performing Authorised Person (AP) duties would be beneficial
  • Experience working with structured PPM schedules and CAFM systems.

If you’re a skilled Maintenance Engineer looking for your next opportunity, please apply through Hays today.

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Electrician/Warden Call Engineer
Jark - Stevenage
Stevenage
In office
Junior - Mid
Private salary
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Jark Stevenage are urgently recruiting for a Electrician/Warden call engineer with Immediate start!

We are looking for a responsible, self-motivated and hardworking Electrician/Warden Call Engineer to join this dynamic, growing Stevenage organisation.

Work will involve the installation, maintenance and servicing of their client warden call systems, door entry, smoke detection and access control systems.
Headquarters are located in Stevenage, with a client base throughout the south east of England, East Midlands and up to Hampshire area. Majority of our clientele is also based in London. There may be requirements to travel to other geographic areas of the UK so adaptability is a key requirement of the position.

40 hours per week. Working hours between 9 - 5:30pm with half hour unpaid lunch. We expect the engineer to be at his first job for 9am.
Occasional overtime will be an expected requirement
Out of hours paid on call. Rota to be confirmed

Benefits include:
Attractive and competitive annual salary.
28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
Company Pension Scheme.
Company Van + Tools supplied.
Company Uniform and PPE provided.
Free Eye tests

Essential Skills and Experience:
Experienced installing and Maintaining Warden Call/ Nurse Call/ Door Entry/ Access Control & residential smoke detection Systems that include: Tynetec, Tunstall, Neon, KMS and PAC, Aico smoke detection systems.
The ability to diagnose, fault find and solve technical problems relating to warden control systems.
Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces that include property lofts and outside spaces.
Experience of working in residential and communal properties.
A clear and polite communicator with exemplary customer service skills.
A full, clean driving license is an essential requirement for the role.
Clean transferable DBS check (if the successful candidate is not in current possession of this, the company can arrange for a new DBS check)

Desired Skills and Experience:
Electrical qualification and experience

If you are looking for a new and exciting career opportunity that both challenges and rewards, please apply!!

Please do not apply if you are a student as this is a full time role

Due to the amount of CVs we receive we cant always respond to all applicants so if you haven’t heard back from me within 7 working days then your application will of been unsuccessful

Skills Required

Essential Skills and Experience:
Experienced installing and Maintaining Warden Call/ Nurse Call/ Door Entry/ Access Control & residential smoke detection Systems that include: Tynetec, Tunstall, Neon, KMS and PAC, Aico smoke detection systems.
The ability to diagnose, fault find and solve technical problems relating to warden control systems.
Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces that include property lofts and outside spaces.
Experience of working in residential and communal properties.
A clear and polite communicator with exemplary customer service skills.
A full, clean driving license is an essential requirement for the role.
Clean transferable DBS check (if the successful candidate is not in current possession of this, the company can arrange for a new DBS check)

Qualifications Required

Electrical qualification and experience

Keywords

Electrician
Call systems
Door entry
Smoke detection
Access control systems

Contract FPGA Engineer
Redline Group Ltd
London
In office
Mid - Senior
£55/hour - £65/hour
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Redline has an extraordinary opportunity for a Contract FPGA Engineer based in Oxfordshire, with a specialist scientific company who are at the forefront of groundbreaking scientific experiments.

This contract will not accept candidates operating via a PSC, therefore you will be required to work via an Umbrella company.

This is a great opportunity to work with technology that you will not find anywhere else in the UK. The company is currently undertaking the biggest project in their history, a multimillion pound investment in their future, and they need you to come on board and help them make it a success.

You will be responsible for overseeing the design of FPGAs as well as having input in the wider design of electronics including Schematics and PCB layout. The FPGAs will need to be interfaced into power supplies for an extremely high speed piece of scientific instrumentation.

Key skills required for the Contract FPGA Engineer position based in Oxfordshire:

  • Experience in Xilinx Vivado

  • Experience with VHDL

  • Experience with serial comms

For more information or to apply for the Contract FPGA Engineer opportunity based in Oxfordshire, please contact Jack Kelly - / 01582 878812 quoting reference JWK1061.

EE Low Voltage Systems Engineer - Automotive
Matchtech
Not Specified
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
£35/hour - £38/hour
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

A Contract position Outside IR35

3 days pw onsite

Our client, a leading name in the automotive sector, is currently seeking a Low Voltage Energy Management Engineer to join their team on a contract basis. This role focuses on the development, integration, and validation of low voltage systems within automotive projects.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop, integrate, validate, and sign off low voltage systems across various projects.
  • Manage hardware and software (System 42), approve circuit diagrams, and support development of functions and ECU communications.
  • Resolve vehicle issues using diagnostic troubleshooting skills.
  • Support compliance, functional safety, and emission control activities.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with departments such as Electrical & Electronics, Whole Vehicle, Body & Trim, and Motion Engineering.
  • Validate platform changes, part introductions, technical changes, and releases for low voltage components.
  • Coordinate with suppliers and VW group engineers to deliver functional low voltage systems.
  • Deliver functional safety documentation sign-off for low voltage energy management.

Job Requirements:

  • Understanding of vehicle low voltage systems and components including energy management software functions, starter motors, alternators, and 12V battery technology.
  • Knowledge of medium (48V) and high voltage systems and their interaction with low voltage systems.
  • Experience with 12V DC high power systems, fusing cable sizing, and in-circuit resistance.
  • Knowledge of 12V battery charging technology and diagnostic testers.
  • Experience with modelling, simulation for performance and ageing predictions, and CAN, Flexray, and LIN bus systems.
  • Proficiency in using tools like Vector Tools - CANape, CANoe, CANanalyser, INCA, NI Labview, and Diadem.
  • Electronic/electrical fault finding and problem-solving skills.
  • Understanding of software development and writing electronic system specifications.
  • Experience in systems engineering and cross-functional working.

Qualifications:

  • Engineering degree.
  • Desirable: High Voltage training/qualification and German language skills.

If you are a skilled Low Voltage Energy Management Engineer seeking a challenging contract role in the automotive industry, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client’s dynamic and innovative team.

Structured Cabling Engineer
DCS Recruitment Limited
Dunfermline
In office
Junior - Mid
£18/hour
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Structured Cabling Engineer contract in Dunfermline

DCS Recruitment currently seek an experienced structured cabling engineer in Dunfermline on behalf of a national client.

Vacancies: 2

Individuals and teams are equally encouraged to get in touch.

Start Monday 2nd March

Duration: 3 weeks

M-F day shifts

This contract will involve moves, adds, and changes, of commercial network infrastructure and its structured cabling.

The ideal candidate will:

  • Hold a valid CSCS/ECS/Equivalent - preferably an industry related card e.g. datacoms, network infrastructure, cabling installer
  • Have a minimum of 2 years industry experience as a data cabling installer
  • Be able to provide relevant work references prior to start
  • Installation of structured cabling and network hardware in a commercial setting

Call Melanie on (phone number removed) (option 2) or apply online to receive a call back.

DCS Recruitment and all associated companies are committed to creating a working environment where diversity is celebrated and everyone is treated fairly, regardless of gender, gender identity, disability, ethnic origin, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital or transgender status, age, or nationality

Data Cabling Engineer
Search
Dunfermline
In office
Junior - Mid
£18/hour - £19/hour
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Job Title: Data Cabling Engineer

Type: Contract

Location: Dunfermline

Rate: Negotiable

Start: March 2026

Contract Length: Rolling Contract

Role:

Long term contract opportunities have come available for Data Cabling Engineers to deliver projects for high end clients.

The ideal candidate will be happy to travel to Dunfermline for the initial project however further projects will be across Edinburgh & Glasgow if you wanted continuous works.

The successful candidate must have proven recent experience installing CAT 6A cables, and produce high quality terminating and dressing in.

Essential Requirements:

  • ECS or CSCS

For full details and to be considered for this exciting opportunity, please apply or contact Tom Gibson at Search.

Mobile: (phone number removed)

Email: (url removed)

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age

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