Are you an experienced engineering professional ready to lead technical teams and drive operational excellence? Do you want to join a global leader in calibration services with a strong focus on sustainability and career progression?

If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you as a Technical Lead Engineer at Trescal.

About the Role

Job Purpose

Responsible for conducting specialist and complex calibration and repair operations developing and following procedures and ensuring compliance with Client contractual and KPI obligations.

Key Responsibilities

Calibration of measuring instrumentation to National UKAS standards.

Identify and develop productivity improvement opportunities and support operational efficiency projects. Maintain calibration instrumentation, equipment, and facilities to required standards.

Analyse complex technical problems and deliver solutions where precedent may not exist.

Propose & drive continuous improvement to processes

Conduct all duties in accordance with Company Health and Safety Procedures, Policies and Safe System of Work.

Complete all assigned Quality and Continuous Improvement activities in accordance with Company Procedures.

Maintain and produce accurate Calibration Records enabling the production of Calibration Certificates.

Produce, review, develop and audit automated and manual Calibration Procedures in accordance with Company requirements and from Clients and Auditor recommendations.

Provide technical support to colleagues on request in line with capability.

Lead, co-ordinate and facilitate Technicians and Engineers (not supervise) work; assist in their formal orientation and training.

Maintenance of Calibration Certification and files.

Participate in Trescal Interlaboratory measurement audits.

Participate in external/internal audits as required by the Trescal Quality Manager within the customer/Trescal facility.

Occasionally you may be required to perform other tasks which are not included in the above description but are within the capabilities of the individual and where necessary training will be given.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Continuous development and training plan
• 25 days holiday and the option to buy/sell days
• Flexible working options
• Access to the Trescal PerksHub
• Employee well-being programme
• Medical Health Cash Plan
• Pension and Life Assurance Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Gym membership discounts

Requirements

Skills and Experience Required

Formal qualification in a relevant engineering discipline or extensive demonstrable experience in and understanding calibration, both practical and theory.

Strong knowledge of BS EN ISO/IEC 17025.

Strong understanding of Windows-based and Laboratory automation software.

Advanced and specialized expertise with considerable work experience

Good dexterity in order to undertake manual adjustments on high accuracy instrumentation.

Key Performance Indicators

Sales, EBITDA

Turnaround time, on time delivery

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a SMT Engineer based in Nottingham to join a world leading Engineering and Manufacturing company. This is a fantastic chance to join a company developing lifesaving, safety critical equipment. You will be responsible for low power, safety critical hardware to work with new and existing products, which are installed in hazardous areas. You will lead and implement new design from initial concept though to launch. The successful candidate for the SMT Engineer job based in Nottingham will have a strong background in, SMT, PCB and Final Product Assembly processes and techniques, have a good knowledge of modern manufacturing techniques including, OPF, Lean and 5S, also have a relevant degree or equivalent qualifications and also a strong working knowledge of electronic assembly and processes including IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001. Ideally you will have experience leading a team and working with SMT machines and strong man-management skills. This is a unique opportunity to join a leader in their market who can offer the opportunity for career progression and personal development, joining a well-established manufacturing site in Nottingham. To apply for this SMT Engineer, based in Nottingham, please send your CV and covering letter to , or for more information contact Ricky Wilcocks on 01582 878810.

Astute’s Power Team are working with a global technical services and engineering consultancy to recruit for a Principal Integrity Engineer, specialising in Pressure Systems, to join their expanding Asset Integrity management team.

This is a senior, permanent opportunity where you’ll lead the delivery of high-value engineering solutions, supporting major clients across the Conventional Power and Clean Energy sectors - including CCGT, Biomass and Energy from Waste facilities.

If you would like to discuss this role & the package available, please get in touch.

Responsibilities and duties of the Principal Integrity Engineer role:
You will be responsible for:

• Carrying out integrity assessments of defective or degraded power plant components operating at both low and high temperatures, using techniques such as reverse engineering calculations, fracture mechanics and finite element analysis (FEA).
• Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and standards, including the Pressure Systems Safety Regulations 2000 (PSSR).
• Supporting and delivering power plant inspections, including steam and water pressure parts, boiler tube surveys and structural/support assessments.
• Evaluating materials performance, degradation mechanisms and remaining life to inform asset management decisions.
• Providing mechanical engineering expertise to support plant operations, maintenance and long-term reliability.
• Developing and implementing risk-based inspection (RBI) strategies.
• Reviewing inspection findings and making informed run / repair / replace recommendations.
• Producing clear, high-quality technical reports and project deliverables within agreed timescales and budgets.
• Preparing technical proposals, tender submissions and supporting business development activities.
• Providing technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers.
• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of industry standards, legislation and best practice.

Professional qualifications
We are looking for someone with the following:

• At minimum a degree in mechanical engineering or similar
• Ideally qualified with a masters
• Chartered Engineer or working towards professional registration is desirable

Personal skills
The Principal Integrity Engineer role would suit someone who has:

• Extensive Power Generation experience is a must, ideally at minimum 10 years
• Familiar with Pressure Systems Safety Regulations 2000 and other relevant legislation
• Experience with Integrity assessment of defective power plant components - low and high temperature (e.g. reverse code calculation, fracture mechanics, finite element analysis).
• Strong organisational and project management skills

Salary and benefits of the Principal Integrity Engineer role

• Competitive Salary
• Flexible and hybrid working.
• Ad-hoc travel across UK & Europe
• Profit share.
• Company pension contributions.
• Private medical insurance.
• Health and wellbeing - digital GP, access to wellbeing app and support.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
• Sustainable benefits such as salary sacrifice electric vehicles and cycle to work schemes.

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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 – Precision Engineering (Nuclear, Defence, Aerospace and Energy) Location: Nottingham Salary: £65,000 - £70,000 (Dependant on experience) EMBS Engineering has been instructed on an exclusive basis to appoint a critical hire for a highly respected, precision engineering business specialising in build-to-print solutions for demanding sectors including Nuclear, Aerospace, Defence, and Energy. Known for technical excellence, quality, and long-term customer partnerships, our client is looking to expand and hit new record heights. As such, we are now seeking a Head of Engineering. The Role: As the primary engineering authority, you will lead a multi-disciplinary team across NPI, process engineering, and tooling. You’ll be responsible for bridging the gap between customer specifications and operational execution, ensuring our build-to-print environment remains lean, efficient, and technologically advanced. What's in it for you? \* £65.000 – £70,000 basic salary (dependent on experience) \* Stability & Longevity - Permanent position \* Hours: 39 per week - early finish on Fridays \* Company bonus scheme \* 25 days holiday \* My EAP \* Healthshield care plan \* Sick pay + much more \* Benefits: Pension, holiday entitlement, healthcare, appraisals and much more Key Responsibilities: \* Define the engineering roadmap, foster a culture of accountability, and develop a high-performing technical team. \* Act as the lead authority for interpreting customer drawings, BOMs, and specifications; manage engineering changes and manufacturability reviews. \* Oversee process flows, tooling concepts, and work instructions for machining and fabrication, ensuring cost-effective and compliant production. \* Drive New Product Introduction, from risk assessment (DFM/PFMEA) through to successful FAI/PPAP. \* Partner with Quality to lead root-cause analysis and champion initiatives to reduce scrap, cycle times, and process variability. About You: Having previously led engineering functions, you’ll have familiarity and be competent to showcase the following: \* Right-First-Time NPI: Seamless program launches that meet cost and timeline targets. \* Operational Impact: Direct improvements in yield, quality, and manufacturability through lean principles. \* Technical Partnership: Strong, trust-based relationships with customers and internal senior leadership. \* Compliance: Maintaining gold-standard engineering documentation (ISO9001, AS9100). Why join? You’ll be joining a forward-thinking precision engineering business with strong values, a collaborative culture, and a clear commitment to long-term customer success. This role offers autonomy, visibility, and the opportunity to make a tangible impact in a respected aerospace, nuclear and defence supply chain. About us: EMBS Engineering is a dedicated talent specialist that partners with some of the UK's most prestigious, advanced, precision engineering companies within the Aerospace, Automotive / Motorsport, Nuclear, Oil & Gas, Green, Environmental, and FMCG industries. We’ll offer you expert support and advice throughout the process to ensure you select and secure a career-defining role Please note, due to the nature of the markets our client supplies into, all candidates must be UK residents, we cannot offer visa sponsorship for overseas candidate