A Lead Test Engineer with a proven background in an Electronic Manufacturing environment will bring their commitment to quality and service, their ability to inspire a team and their hands-on skills to an award-winning Technology company offering a competitive salary package and career stability.

The successful Lead Test Engineer will play a key role in ensuring the efficient production of a range of mission critical electronic and mechanical devices; undertaking troubleshooting and resolving issues, maintaining detailed documentation adhering to quality and safety standards.

The ideal Lead Test Engineer will bring:

• A formal Electronic Engineering qualification (HNC, HND, Degree or equivalent).
• Hands-on fault finding skills, SMT soldering skills and experience of working with a range of test equipment.
• Knowledge of electronic assembly techniques and a good understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Ability to read schematics.
• Familiarity with EMC standards.
• Experience of leading a small team of technicians.
• Strong communication skills.

This role offers a competitive salary package with a discretionary bonus, Pension Scheme, Life Assurance, variable start/finish times, free snacks and more.

Due to continued growth we have a new opportunity available for a Maintenance Engineer to join our client one of Europe’s leading privately-owned food processors at their Penston site in Glasgow.

Job Title: Maintenance Engineer
Location: Glasgow
Salary: £43,255 - standard working week - 40 hours, £45,417 - 4on/4off - 42 hours, £48,445 - 4on/4off (inc nights) - 42 hours
Shifts - 4 ON 4 OFF - Days or Nights - 05.30 17.30

The role:
As the Maintenance Engineer you will possess a strong technical knowledge and be seen as the shift expert in at least one area of the factory or type of machinery. Working as a member of your shift team you will be responsible for maintaining the equipment OEE and minimising downtime. You will be accountable to the Engineering Manager/Assistant Managers but will report into and receive direction from your Engineering Supervisor regarding the day to day activities you will undertake.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• It would be advantageous to be able to demonstrate relevant engineering competencies and have experience with Packing Machinery and in particular; Proseal, Mondini, Multivac and associated equipment.
• Record and log maintenance requests and fault repairs, attend breakdowns and repair in a timely and controlled manner.
• Progress reporting to Engineering Management / Supervisor.
• Must be proactive to complete scheduled work plans, start-up checks etc. in a timely manner.
• Carryout special projects as required by the Engineering Management team.
• Comply with health and safety and food safety legislation.
• Liaise with the production team to ensure we supply our customer.

The ideal candidate will be educated to a minimum of ONC/NVQ in an Engineering related discipline and 18th edition qualification would be advantageous. You will also ideally have completed an apprenticeship or an equivalent formal training programme in installation and maintenance that includes relevant practical experience.

You will be an excellent communicator with the ability to take direction and challenge in a professional manner along with proven experience of planned maintenance systems, breakdown maintenance and installations and knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

Radius is seeking an experienced operational and strategic M&E Senior Data Centre Site Manager for their growing Data centre organisation based in London. Must have Critical M&E environment experience.

Reporting to the Senior Operations Director, you will be responsible for the day-day management, strategic direction and operations of multiple DC sites.

• Working with 3rd party FM.
• Experience of managing a team
• Strategic thinking and mindset
• Change Management
• Incident and problem management,
• Managing 3rd party suppliers to deliver against stringent SLA s.
• Financial and Budget Management
• Project Management.
• P&L, OPEX, CAPEX
• Procurement
• Risk Management
• Ensure all technical teams create and follow SOPs, MOPs and EOPs to the highest degree if accuracy
• Responsible for critical infrastructure asset management and asset lifecycle
• Audit aware and support frequent annual audit process, ISO 9001, 45001, 14001 etc.
• Project Management.
• Good understanding of Health and Safety, ISO standards, and compliance, BMS, PMS, fire systems.

One of the UKs most established multidisciplinary design and build contractors with a rich history spanning over a century are in search of experienced Lead Control Systems Engineers to join a dynamic team. Specialising in the Water, Power, Energy, and Food and Beverage industries, they are at the cutting edge of value-added engineering. With over 100 years of industry experience, they have honed their expertise in supporting blue chip clients across various sectors, positioning themselves at the forefront of value-added engineering.

Lead Controls Engineer

£50-55k + Car Allowances + Benefits

A key role delivering automation projects across the entire project lifecycle

Join a large team of controls and automation engineers across multiple UK locations

Derbyshire based role. Ref: 23694

Lead Controls Engineer - The Role:

• You will take charge of complex control system projects, either independently or leading a team of 3-5 engineers
• You will be involved in all stages of the project, from creating design documentation to developing control software, testing, commissioning and handover
• If leading a team, you will manage the workload and progress of your team members, working closely with the Project Manager to meet contractual project milestones
• You will review design documents and test the software developed by your team members

Lead Controls Engineer - The Person:

• Strong knowledge of safe working practices
• PLC and HMI software development experience using at least two manufacturers devices from Rockwell Automation, Siemens, Mitsubishi or Schneider.
• Experience with multiple communication protocols and working with SCADA systems and VSDs.

If you have a proven track record in delivering control and automation projects to major UK clients in the Water, Industrial Automation or Process sectors, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Join the team and take the lead in delivering automation projects to clients.

If you have held or are interested in the following roles this position could be a perfect fit for you: Control Systems Engineer, Automation Engineer, PLC Programmer, SCADA Engineer, or Senior Controls Engineer.

For further information call Sharon Hill

AE1

MS655- Automation Engineer

Location: Crediton

Salary: £55,000 per annum

Overview: First Military Recruitment are currently seeking an Automation Engineer on behalf of one of our clients.This role requires flexibility - The role currently operates Monday to Friday with an on-call rota, with plans to introduce structured shift work including nights and weekends.

Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel however all candidates will be given due consideration.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Reactive support for site automation issues within a clear escalation.
• Demonstrate a structured problem-solving approach.
• Ownership of minor (site managed) automation projects through the full project lifecycle.
• Support project delivery of other site projects with automation elements.
• Facilitating site activities to centrally delivered projects.
• Maintain and monitor use of automation and electrical system software and documentation version control systems.
• Liaise with the Automation Lead providing a site perspective to the ongoing development of the automation and electrical standards.
• Ensure compliance with electrical and automation standards of site delivered projects and general improvement works.
• Responsible for obsolescence management.
• Ownership of the site level obsolescence and improvements plan focusing on the next level of controls (VSDs, servo drives, instrumentation etc ).
• Evaluate performance data to feed into automation operational excellence activity to deliver improvements in efficiency and operability within production.
• Ownership of site panel risk assessment register, periodic health checks and remedial/improvement actions.
• Specialist automation support to site improvement initiatives.
• Utilise specialist skills and systems access to validate and analyse site data, for example to support quality improvement activities.
• Has an active role to play in continuously improving our business.
• Encourage engineering based operational excellence projects.
• Support the site roadmaps for quality / H&S / EMS / engineering / autonomous maintenance.
• To have opportunities to deliver own ideas to improve our business.
• Support improvement activities / events within facilities and engineering owned areas.
• Understands the impact of own actions and others on achieving site & business strategy.
• Aware of how current performance impacts the bottom line.
• Ability to deliver on the job training (show and tell) to new colleagues.
• Health and safety of self and others.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Automation Experience (Allen Bradley Preferred).
• Scada Experience.
• Plant Master Experience.
• Minimum 2 year s experience.
• Electrical qualification.
• NVQ Level 3 in relevant discipline.
• Relevant Automation Training certificates.
• Ability to work within time constraints.
• Ability to work individually as well as within a Team.
• Flexible approach to work and hours.

Astute’s Power Team is partnered with a market-leading Energy company, to recruit an Electrical Engineer for their Combine Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) Power Station in Rochester, Kent.

The vital Electrical Maintenance Engineer role comes with a competitive salary banding + a performance related bonus + other excellent benefits.

If you’re an experienced Electrical Engineer and are looking to work for a leading organisation who invests in training and professional development of their employees, then upload your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties of the Electrical Engineer role

Reporting to the Engineering Manager you will:

• Provide technical support for electrical systems on site
• Plan, execute, and oversee Electrical Engineering projects.
• Deliver technical expertise to shape maintenance strategies, offering engineering support for the site
• Coordinate and support maintenance work as needed to ensure continuous plant operation.
• Work towards achieving demanding targets in commercial performance, safety, environmental standards, quality, and personal development.
• Assist in the planning and execution of major outages
• Contract Management of electrical related work and budget responsibility

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• A qualification in an Electrical Engineering subject
• Having a Health and Safety qualification such as IOSH or above would be advantageous

Personal skills, prior experience and knowledge

The Electrical Engineer role would suit someone who has:

• Prior experience working in an industrial engineering environment such as Power Stations (CCGT, Coal, EfW, Biomass, etc), Paper Mills, Steelworks, Refineries, etc
• Experience in budget and contract management
• Knowledge of relevant legislation such as Health and Safety and Environmental
• Experience working with High Voltage systems
• Prior experience working on projects/plant upgrades would be advantageous

Salary and benefits of the Electrical Engineer role

• A competitive basic salary banding depending on experience
• Bonus
• Good pension scheme
• Flexible working opportunity
• Other excellent benefits

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Astute People are acting as an employment agency 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.

Head of Engineering A growing design and manufacturing business is seeking a Head of Engineering to lead its multi-disciplinary engineering function through an exciting phase of product innovation and international growth. This strategic role sits within the senior leadership team and offers a clear pathway to Engineering Director. About the Role As Head of Engineering, you will own the long-term technical direction of the company while managing the day-to-day performance of the engineering team. You will drive product innovation, ensure machinery meets modern safety and compliance standards, and elevate engineering capability across design, documentation, and customer delivery. This role combines leadership, technical oversight, and cross-functional collaboration - including close interaction with production, service, and commercial teams. It suits a hands-on engineering leader who thrives in a design-led OEM environment. Key Responsibilities \* Lead, mentor and develop a multi-skilled engineering team. \* Drive innovation by identifying opportunities for new technologies, improved safety, cost reduction and better performance. \* Oversee the design, improvement and update of machinery and systems. \* Ensure technical compliance with CE/UKCA/UL and other relevant standards. \* Supervise the creation of technical documentation, risk assessments and design FMEAs in line with modern health & safety legislation. \* Support customer-facing technical functions including spares, service, installation and commissioning. \* Contribute to strategic direction, succession planning and continuous improvement. Requirements \* Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (or related discipline). \* Proven experience in an OEM design and manufacturing environment. \* Track record of delivering engineered products or capital equipment to international customers. \* Minimum 5 years in a senior engineering leadership role. \* Strong communication, supervisory and stakeholder management skills. Desirable Skills \* Experience delivering capital projects to global clients. \* Background as an Engineering Manager (or equivalent senior technical role). \* Exposure to production, installation or service environments. What’s Offered \* Senior leadership role with defined progression to Engineering Director. \* Influence over long-term product and technology strategy. \* Opportunity to modernise and grow an established engineering function. \* Collaborative environment within a forward-thinking manufacturing business

An opportunity has arisen to join an enthusiastic, driven and dynamic team, working across international boundaries who are focussed on delivering Mission Planning products for key domestic and export customers

Salary: £52,500 - £57,000

Dynamic (hybrid) working: Usually a minimum of 3 days per week on site

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

What we can offer you:

• Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
• Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments
• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more
• Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more .

The opportunity:

Join a team that works across all stages of the development life cycle, from initial concepting through to in-service support and Customer training. The breadth of work within the Mission Planning Systems Team affords plenty of opportunities for you to showcase your existing skills and experience as well as providing plenty of opportunities for technical and personal growth.

As we develop products for delivery to end users you will have also be hands-on with actual mission planning equipment developed for weapons such as Storm Shadow, Spear and others currently in development and with this comes engagement with customers and end users as well as working with many other parts of MBDA

• You will be conducting systems design activities for various mission planning products.
• You will provide key inputs to requirements capture, design freezes, system integration and testing through to full product verification and certification.
• You will work closely with UK and French Systems and Software teams, as well as other parties to enable robust design and system validation.
• You will be hands-on with real, operational equipment and have the opportunity to engage with Customers and End-Users

What we’re looking for from you:

• Understanding of System Engineering Process is essential with recent experience in a systems engineering role ideally across the full lifecycle.
• Experience in tools for Requirements Capture and Control (e.g. DOORS) and Configuration Management essential.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively in a collaborative environment spanning a number of teams and locations is essential.
• Experience of technical problem solving and a strong ability to think analytically.
• General understanding of mission planning principles would be beneficial.
• Engineering degree or equivalent.

Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given

MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more

We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.

Bristol

We are seeking experienced, innovative and passionate system thinkers to join our dynamic team, working on an ambitious and pioneering programme.Imagine playing a crucial role in designing and delivering next-generation combat air systems that will set new standards in weapon integration, effectiveness and efficiency.

Salary: Up to £58,000 depending on experience

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 3 days per week on-site due to workload classification

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

What we can offer you:

• Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
• Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments
• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more
• Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more .

The Opportunity:

Join a ground-breaking programme within the Defence sector, focused on designing and delivering a cutting-edge Future Combat Air Programme for the Royal Air Force within an ambitious timeframe. This initiative is built upon a global partnership through the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), uniting the UK with international allies Italy and Japan. Together, we aim to revolutionise the integration and employment of weapons, moving beyond traditional methods to create a more dynamic and efficient approach.

We are seeking dynamic and motivated system thinkers to become integral members of our programme team. This role offers an unparalleled chance to significantly contribute to the development of advanced Weapon Effects Management capabilities. Your work will be instrumental in reducing cognitive burden and facilitating the seamless coordination of complex weaponry in the battlespace, ensuring our missions are executed with precision and effectiveness.

Join us and be part of a transformative journey that will shape the future of combat air operations.

Some of the Key Accountabilities for this role include but are not limited to;

• Management and Delivery of key System of Systems concepting activities
• Ownership of key requirements entities
• Architectural processes across the project Model Based Engineering tools
• Manage relationship with design teams to help define and convey the overall system concept, trades, fundamental design principles and constraints that balance fulfilment of the need
• Support to cross functional assessment and analysis activities
• Management of junior engineers and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

What we’re looking for from you:

• An experienced systems engineer who is pro-active and readily able to work autonomously

• Analytical Systems thinkers that are able to develop and communicate new concepts and architectures, with an understanding of the requirements/needs that drive the design

• Ability to present and engage with a senior set of internal and external stakeholders

• The capability to take responsibility for decisions that affect several design domains / system elements

• Ability to influence and drive a narrative

• Willingness to learn and deliver as part of an agile team

• Attention to detail along with excellent organisational and communication skills

Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given

MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more

We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.

Stevenage

At MBDA, we are continuing to grow our Data Link Systems organisation, providing a world leading missile data link capability. We have a number of exciting opportunities within Data Link Systems, working across the product lifecycle from research, the early concept phase, through full product design to production. These roles require a range of knowledge and experience from graduate to experienced engineers.

Salary: up to £ 55,000 depending on experience

Dynamic (hybrid) working: can vary between 2 to 5 days per week on-site due to workload classification

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship .

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

What we can offer you:

• Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
• Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments
• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more

The opportunity:

As part of our Data Link Systems team, you will work on the design and implementation of the cutting edge RF communication systems that are key to the success of our weapons systems. Our team has a presence at both our Bristol and Stevenage sites. We collaborate broadly across MBDA with multiple disciplines to create high performance weapons systems for our Armed Forces. We are currently recruiting for the following roles:

• RF Systems Technical Leads
• RF Systems Engineers
• Algorithm / Modelling Engineers
• Signal Processing Engineers

What we’re looking for from you:

We are interested in talking to RF systems engineers; Systems Engineering team leaders; experienced Systems Engineers with an interest in building their RF communications knowledge; Engineers from the RF domain with an interest in building their Systems Engineering skills; Engineers with modelling experience; Engineers with signal processing experience.

We are looking for some of the following skills:

• RF / Microwave systems knowledge
• Requirements management and systems design
• Managing external suppliers with procurement team support
• Technical leadership of junior engineers
• Experience participating in, or leading design reviews across the product lifecycle
• Experience of coordinating the transition of development hardware into production, including environmental testing, qualification testing and design certification
• System level functionality proving, Software / Firmware integration and proving
• Familiarity with antenna systems
• System level RF modelling
• Familiarity with real-time digital signal processing for high data bandwidth systems
• Understanding of waveform design and implementation
• Systems modelling and Autocode generation experience
• Experience research based on technical publications
• Good communication skills with the ability to produce high quality written reports and presentations to internal and external customers

Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given

MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more

We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.

Job Title: Head of Software Engineering – Embedded & Product Development
Remote-based - UK
Salary: £80,000 to £85,000 basic + benefits

This role is to manage a small team of 4 Software Engineers, 3 of whom are embedded, and one is a Mobile/Apps developer.

They are happy for this person to be based anywhere in England and work remotely.

You will need a strong embedded software/Micros development background. This will mainly be a management-oriented role, but with a team of 4 people, you will be immersed in all of the technical elements of the software projects. You must have remained very technical and be able to evaluate/structure software architecture, drive design review meetings, challenge engineers in design reviews etc. You will not be expected to write any code/individually contribute at that level. But I believe you could do it, if you so wished, on some projects.

A senior leadership opportunity is available for an experienced Head of Software / Software Engineering Manager to lead a high-performing software function within an advanced engineering and product development environment.

You will lead software strategy, software lifecycle processes, and delivery across multiple product programmes within a multidisciplinary R&D setting.
You will play a key role in shaping software architecture, development standards, and long-term capability growth across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities - Head of Software Engineering – Embedded & Product Development

• Lead and manage a software engineering team delivering embedded, PC and mobile software solutions
• Define and implement software development lifecycle processes and best practices
• Drive software architecture, detailed design, implementation standards, verification and validation
• Provide technical leadership across firmware and OS-based systems
• Support the delivery of complex engineering products from concept through to production
• Conduct and lead detailed technical and design reviews
• Develop team capability, skills and resource planning
• Contribute hands-on technical input within project teams where required
• Work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams and external stakeholders

Head of Software Engineering – Embedded & Product Development - Candidate Profile

• Proven experience as a Head of Software, Software Manager, or Software Engineering Lead
• Strong background in embedded systems and firmware development
• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering or product development teams
• Track record of building and developing high-performing technical teams
• Strong knowledge of full product development lifecycle
• Experience delivering technically complex products into production
• Confident in reviewing software architecture and detailed design

This is a great opportunity to join an exciting, rapidly expanding electronic instrumentation company that is investing heavily in R&D. If you have any specific questions about this role, please contact me on 01582 350052

Principal/Senior Civil Design Engineer (Water Industry)

Location: Manchester / Hybrid

Contract: 12 month contract

Rate: £400 to £490 per day (outisde IR35)

An established engineering and construction contractor is seeking an experienced Senior Civil Design Engineer to support the delivery of civil design solutions across regulated clean and wastewater projects in the UK.

This is a contract opportunity suited to candidates with strong technical capability, leadership experience, and a background in the water sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce civil design deliverables that meet safety, quality and regulatory requirements
• Identify efficient design solutions from scopes and site visits, communicating effectively with clients and project teams
• Direct, support and develop CAD Technicians, junior designers and graduates
• Prepare design risk assessments, reports and technical specifications
• Ensure designs comply with relevant technical, professional and water company standards
• Attend and present designs at HAZOP, ALM, KM and similar meetings

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 10 years’ design experience within the regulated water industry
• Experience carrying out hydraulic calculations and producing hydraulic profiles
• Degree qualified, HND, or significant experience from Technician level
• Registered with a relevant professional body and working towards Chartership

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• Chartered Engineer
• Experience across both clean water and wastewater projects
• Background in infrastructure and non-infrastructure design
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

How to Apply

If you are a Senior Civil Design Engineer with water industry experience and are looking for your next contract role, please apply or get in touch for a confidential discussion

Engineering Manager - Water Industry

Location: Manchester / Hybrid

Contract: 12 month contract

Rate: £400 to £535 per day (outside IR35)

An established engineering and construction design specialist is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to support the delivery of projects across regulated clean and wastewater projects in the UK.

This is a contract opportunity suited to candidates with strong technical capability, leadership experience, and a background in the water sector.

The Projects you’ll be working on

Varied projects across the UK water industry, including:

• Designs of UMON 3 and 4 upgrades at sewage treatment works nationwide
• Designs of clean water main replacements nationwide

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and implement appropriate, safe, efficient and value-engineered design solutions and communicate these to client and project teams
• Act as Professional Head for design function
• Guide design in compliance with relevant technical, professional and water company standards and approve design packages
• Manage production of design deliverables that satisfy safety and quality requirements and are fully integrated

Required Qualifications & Experience

• 10 years’ experience working in the engineering design industry in the regulated water industry
• Chartered Engineer
• Graduate or HND in relevant subject

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• Understanding of MEICA, civils and process designs
• Track record managing multidisciplinary design teams and projects
• Driving licence & access to vehicle

How to Apply

If you have extensive experience working in Water Industry as an Engineering Manager and are looking for your next contract role, please apply or get in touch for a confidential discussion

Lead Engineer - Leicester (Days Only, Monday-Friday)

Salary: £52,000 + Benefit
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Discipline: Multi-skilled (either bias)

Overview

Our client seeking an experienced and proactive Lead Engineer to join our Leicester site, supporting the Engineering Manager and leading the engineering team to deliver exceptional operational performance.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for a skilled engineer to step into a leadership position, acting as a key driver of engineering excellence, safety, and continuous improvement across the site.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Support

• Lead, support and mentor the engineering team with hands-on technical guidance.
• Deputise for the Engineering Manager, including responsibility for daily activities, decision-making and budget oversight in their absence.
• Ensure compliance with PPM schedules, corrective maintenance tasks, SSOWs and engineering processes.
• Support training activities for engineers and operators on new equipment and procedures.

Compliance, Safety & Standards

• Uphold company Vision, Values and QHSE policies across all engineering operations.
• Ensure site compliance with risk assessments, COSHH, RIDDOR and other regulatory standards.
• Promote a strong and proactive safety culture within the engineering team.
• Support the maintenance of site accreditations such as ISO/EN 14065.

Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence

• Work collaboratively with Production to improve equipment reliability, reduce downtime and enhance OEE.
• Lead initiatives focused on sustainability, energy efficiency and WECO reduction.
• Support installation, commissioning, operation and maintenance of site equipment and facilities.
• Source spare parts, equipment and machinery through approved suppliers.

Skills & Knowledge

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with confidence to influence at all levels.
• Ability to build strong cross-functional relationships and promote teamwork.
• Commercial awareness and strategic thinking capabilities.
• Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office applications.
• Demonstrated ability to motivate teams and drive a performance-led culture.
• Financial acumen relating to budgeting and forecasting.

Education & Experience

Essential

• Proven experience in industrial maintenance, production or engineering.
• Previous supervisory or management experience.
• Strong operational maintenance background.
• Relevant engineering qualification: Degree, HND/HNC, NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or time-served apprenticeship (electrical, mechanical or steam).
• Experience delivering continuous improvement initiatives.
• Knowledge of energy management and sustainability practices.

Desirable

• NEBOSH, IOSH or QHSE-related qualifications.
• Bilingual capability.

Panama Shift Pattern, rotating days and nights, 12h shifts, 6am - 6pm, 6pm - 6am

Peterborough

This is a great opportunity to join our team, bringing to life our future condiments manufacturing facility, located in Peterborough, UK. Our vision is to build a sustainable, innovative McCormick factory-of-the-future to support our Flavour Solutions customers.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Continuously assess company plant and equipment for efficiency, purpose and implement improvements so that output will be optimised, inform of non-compliances.
• Use line monitoring, fault finding and problem-solving systems/techniques to maximise utilisation of all company plant and equipment, by minimising downtime through scheduled, planned, or ad hoc maintenance, and continuous improvement.
• Help reduce the companys “Carbon Footprint” by efficient utilisation of resources, i.e.: Energy Usage, Waste Disposal, etc.
• Liaise and work closely with the production team enabling timely start-up of plant.
• Work safely, complying with the obligations under Health and Safety regulations.
• Study production schedules and estimates work hour requirements, for completion of job assignment.
• Confer with production, materials supervisors, and process technicians to coordinate activities.
• Prepare estimates, requisitions, and inspection routes for equipment.
• Manage small projects and assists with major projects when required.
• Regularly carry out audits for compliance to AIB / EFSIS / GMP Standards.
• Understand own responsibilities regarding food safety legislation, including HACCP, and carry out work accordingly.
• Work with Production and Quality teams to improve and develop operating practices to enhance product quality and customer service.
• Ensure full compliance with Company Quality, Food Safety, Health & Safety and Environmental requirements.
• Organise work activities to ensure the no contamination of product.
• Ensure the safety of our product is not compromised in any way.
• Coordinate the activities of outside Engineers, Contractors, and Vendors.
• Complete all work undertaken, in a timely manner, and achieve deadlines.
• Have a flexible attitude towards all Engineering duties including providing cover for other Engineering functions and peers.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

• Minimum NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in relevant Engineering Discipline.
• Working experience in production environment (food or consumer products industry preferred), supported by a good track record of acquiring Engineering skills, continuous learning.
• A good understanding of inter-discipline skills and multi-skilling.
• A solid grounding in food handling safe practices.
• An awareness of HACCP, PUWER, LOLA and COSHH.
• Have a working knowledge of AC/DC drives and associated control equipment.
• Good written and verbal communication skills ability to deal with both suppliers and internal customers.
• PC literate (Experience of MS Word, Lotus Notes and Excel Spreadsheets).
• Problem solving and fault-finding skills.
• Able to interpret schematic diagrams.
• Able to work on own initiative and highlight continuous Improvement opportunities.
• Positive and enthusiastic attitude towards work and colleagues, able to work in a team.
• Possess the energy and drive to get things done in a timely manner.
• Good understanding of various types of PLC including Allen Bradley, Schneider, and Siemens.
• Have a desire to upskill and learn

Agencies: McCormick as needed will work with external recruitment vendors through our Agency Portal. Unless previously contacted, McCormick does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting agencies.

McCormick & Company is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, colour, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies.

Shift Engineer - FM Service Provider - New Critical Data Centre - Slough - £50,000 - £55,000

A fantastic opportunity to work for an established FM service provider situated in Slough who are looking for a Shift Engineer. The successful candidate will be electrically biased with a wealth of building maintenance experience. He or she will be based in a critical data centre in Slough. In return the company is offering a competitive salary paying £50,000 - £55,000 based on experience / qualifications and career progression.

Hours of work

Continental Shift Pattern - Days & Nights
06:00am to 18:00pm & 18:00pm to 06:00am

Key duties & responsibilities

• Ensure that Planned Preventative Maintenance & Reactive maintenance is carried out to all client assets through operation of Planned Preventative Maintenance System.
• Ensure that accurate and comprehensive records are kept pertaining to Health & Safety, Building Compliance and Quality Assurance.
• Ensure that sub-contractors perform to meet the requirement of the contract. Administer sub contractor work approvals and safe operation while repair or service is carried out on site.
• Ensure that plant faults and defects are swiftly remedied to maintain plant in serviceable order at all times.
• Ensure that suitable spares are available to carry out maintenance of the above plant.
• Ensure that comprehensive maintenance records are completed in the form of job sheets.
• Ensure that Method Statements and Risk Assessments are prepared, reviewed and utilised for all tasks (PPM’s and reactive) carried out to ensure safe working practices.
• Manage the shift team
• To maintain & develop good client relationships.
• Ensure assigned tasks are actioned and completed as appropriate, including the utilisation of the shift engineers to ensure the task is suitably completed.
• To undertake annual appraisals of your shift engineers
• To ensure the shift team are suitably skilled and trained, and appropriate training plans are drafted and implemented.

Package

• £50,000 - £55,000
• 22 Days Shift Holiday
• Pension
• Overtime Available
• Career Progression
• Training (Internal and External Courses)
• Free on site Parking

Requirements

• Electrically qualified
• City & Guilds - Level 3
• City & Guilds - 18th Edition
• HV / LV Desirable
• A proven track record in Building Maintenance working
• Good Communication Skills.
• Multi-Skilled - Mechanical / Electrical.
• Knowledge of UPS / Generators / Power Distribution / HVAC / HV LV etc
• Good Leadership & Management skills

Please send your CV to Fin Havering - Cbw Staffing Solutions for more Information!

*About the role* Step into a high-impact role in Leeds where youll be a line manager, take ownership of a readymade pipeline of projects, and build your path to leadership. Youll be the day-to-day technical lead for Civil Engineering, mentoring talented apprentices, graduates and engineers. A highly experienced director is on hand to help you flourish. This is a genuine succession opportunity. *Why this is different (and why its exciting)* Immediate responsibility: you wont be waiting, youll run projects from day one. Real progression: this role is a trusted stepping stone into a leadership post. Strong platform: an established team, proven processes and a healthy pipeline mean you can focus on delivery, growth and client relationships, not firefighting. Support for your ambition: structured mentoring to enhance your leadership and resilience. *You will own* Technical delivery of multiple concurrent schemes. Quality of drawings, reports and submissions for planning and technical approvals. Coordination across disciplines and direct client engagement. Mentoring and development of junior staff and fostering a collaborative team culture. *Who were looking for* An ambitious civil engineer with strong experience in design. Practical, hands-on technical ability and confidence with Civil 3D and drainage design tools. Chartered with a clear appetite for leadership. Someone who enjoys coaching others, building trust, and shaping how a team performs. A problem-solver who communicates clearly and makes pragmatic, well-evidenced decisions. *Whats in it for you* A visible leadership role with a clear succession route. Meaningful autonomy to shape the team and the technical approach. A mix of high-quality, technically interesting projects and client-facing responsibility About Tetra Tech: Tetra Tech is a leading provider of high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. We combine the resources of a global, multibillion dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 400 locations around the world. We are Leading with Science to provide sustainable and resilient solutions for our clients. At Tetra Tech, we provide a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity. We are proud to offer competitive compensation and benefits. Learn more by visitingwww.tetratecheurope.com/careers. For more information on our company, please visit our website atwww.tetratecheurope.com. To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter on the Careers section of our website. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. *Tetra Tech is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity/shared parental leave, in line with the Equalities Act 2010.*

Inverness
40,000 - 60,000 DOE + Bonus + Holidays + Flexi-time + Private Healthcare + Pension
Excellent opportunity for a Senior Hardware Engineer to join a cutting-edge technology company in the Scottish Highlands, developing advanced test solutions used by some of the world’s leading technology brands.

This company is a leader in automated hardware test systems, supporting critical industries. With continued growth, they are now looking to expand their engineering team with an experienced and proactive Senior Hardware Engineer.

In this role, you’ll be involved across the entire hardware development lifecycle - from design and prototyping to validation and production handover. You’ll play a key role in driving innovation and quality, while also mentoring junior engineers and driving company growth.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in hardware product development, with experience in circuit design, schematic capture, and PCB layout principles. You’ll be confident in debugging, fault finding, and supporting the transition from prototype to manufacture. Experience with mentoring others and a passion for innovation are essential. Skills in Python, FPGA, or compliance testing are a bonus.
The Role:

• Lead hardware design from concept through to production handover
• Design and prototype electronic circuits for cutting-edge test equipment
• Validate and debug complex hardware systems
• Collaborate with production to ensure smooth transition from design to manufacture
• Mentor and support junior and graduate engineers

The Person:

• Degree in Electronic/Electrical Engineering or a related field
• Strong experience in hardware product development and schematic capture
• Proven experience taking designs from prototype through to manufacture
• Solid understanding of PCB layout principles, debugging, and fault finding
• Proficient in PCB layout tools
• Experience mentoring or coaching junior engineers
• Proactive and organised with a passion for innovation

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.

A leading multidisciplinary design and build contractor in the UK with over a century of industry experience are currently on the lookout for an experienced Lead Controls Engineer to join a dynamic team and contribute to ongoing success in the Water, Power & Energy, Pharmaceutical, and Food and Beverage sectors. This company prides themselves on being at the forefront of value-added engineering. They have a strong track record of supporting blue-chip clients across various industries, with a cultivated culture that promotes personal development and ensures the safety of our employees.

Lead Control Systems Engineer£50-55k + Car Allowance
A key role delivering automation projects across the entire project lifecycle
Join a large team of controls & automation engineers across multiple UK locations
Staffordshire based role. Ref: 24058

Lead Control Systems Engineer - The Role:

• You will take charge of complex control system projects, either independently or leading a team of 3-5 engineers
• You will be involved in all stages of the project, from creating design documentation to developing control software, testing, commissioning and handover
• If leading a team, you will manage the workload and progress of your team members, working closely with the Project Manager to meet contractual project milestones
• You will review design documents and test the software developed by your team members

Lead Control Systems Engineer - The Person:

• Strong knowledge of safe working practices
• Good organisational and communication skills at all levels
• A positive, approachable, willing and helpful attitude
• PLC and HMI software development experience using at least two manufacturers devices from Rockwell Automation, Siemens, Mitsubishi or Schneider
• Experience with multiple communication protocols and working with SCADA systems and VSDs
• Knowledge and experience in virtual machines (VMWare)
• Excellent IT skills including the use of Microsoft Word & Excel
• Ability to act on own initiative
• A full UK driving licence

If you have a proven track record in delivering control and automation projects to major UK clients in the Water, Industrial Automation or Process sectors, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

For further information call Sharon Hill

AE1

Senior Product Manager Personalisation & AI

Hybrid 1 - 2 days per week onsite in central London

Are you passionate about creating exceptional digital experiences that delight customers and drive business impact? We re looking for an experienced Senior Product Manager with deep expertise in personalisation and AI to lead and inspire a high-performing, cross-functional team in a leading retail environment.

This is your opportunity to shape the personalisation and AI strategy across digital touchpoints, translating customer insight and data into innovative, scalable product experiences that boost loyalty and commercial performance.

Key responsibilities

• Lead a stable, high-performing product team, enabling them to experiment, learn, and deliver solutions that truly impact the customer experience.
• Define the vision, OKRs, and roadmap for personalisation and AI initiatives, ensuring alignment with business strategy.
• Own and evolve the personalisation and AI product strategy from ideation to scaled execution, balancing experimentation with measurable commercial outcomes.
• Act as a servant leader, removing blockers, facilitating workshops, and inspiring your team to excel.
• Partner closely with data, engineering, and commercial stakeholders to ensure robust, scalable personalisation capabilities.
• Use both qualitative and quantitative insights to inform decisions, ensuring every product iteration is backed by data.

About You

• Expert in product discovery and agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban), with a track record of delivering results in dynamic environments.
• Proven experience in building and scaling personalisation or AI-driven products, ideally in eCommerce or digital consumer platforms.
• Inspirational leader, known for empowering teams, providing empathetic feedback, and fostering a culture of continuous learning.
• Strong technical understanding to guide discussions on trade-offs, delivery speed, and feasibility.
• Experienced in experimentation frameworks, recommendation engines, segmentation, or AI-enabled experiences at scale.
• Analytical, methodical, and obsessively focused on problem-solving, using data to drive decisions.
• Exceptional communication skills, skilled in driving asynchronous collaboration and culture via tools like Slack.

What Success Looks Like

• A thriving, motivated team delivering impactful personalisation experiences.
• A product roadmap aligned with strategic goals, delivering measurable commercial and customer outcomes.
• Personalisation and AI initiatives embedded into the digital experience, transforming customer engagement.

Experience & Qualifications

• Demonstrable expertise in product management experience in digital or eCommerce environments.
• Experience liaising across multiple internal teams (Engineering, Brand, Finance, HR, Product, Design, Operations) and external vendors.
• Demonstrable ability to lead complex initiatives from concept to execution.

If you re ready to shape the future of personalisation in retail, inspire a talented team, and make a real impact on customers experiences, we want to hear from you.