Ashby de la Zouch (Home of Hula Hoops, Space Raiders, Nik Naks and more)
On-site | Monday - Friday | Days (some flexibility required)

Join our snack-loving team
We’re looking for an Automation Engineer to join us at KP Snacks. If you’re ready to bring your ideas to the table, grow your skills and be part of a team that values what makes you, you – this could be your next big move.

About the role
You’ll be responsible for supporting and improving our automation systems, leading site projects and ensuring safe, efficient operations. This is a hands-on role where you’ll work closely with colleagues across Engineering, Manufacturing and Technical to deliver automation solutions that make a real difference.

What’s in it for you?
We believe in rewarding our colleagues and helping them thrive. Here’s a flavour of what we offer:

• Competitive annual salary
• Annual bonus scheme, with a strong track record of overachievement
• Comprehensive healthcare support – including Medicash Health Cash Plan or Private Healthcare, Digital GP, Best Doctors second opinion service and specialist cancer care
• KP Pension Plan – contribution matching up to 7% of your salary
• 25 days holiday, plus the option to buy more
• KP4ME – our online platform for benefits, discounts, wellbeing tools and more

What will you be doing?

• Lead automation and PLC support across the Ashby site, building fault-finding capability across all shifts
• Tackle automation challenges with confidence, including obsolescence upgrades and CAPEX project delivery
• Collaborate with site teams, suppliers and contractors to deliver automation projects from concept to completion
• Make a real impact on automation standards, training and coaching – ensuring safe systems and consistent processes
• Learn and grow through cross-functional teamwork, supporting both site-driven and centrally driven engineering projects
• Support 24/7 emergency cover and ensure automation systems are available and safeguarded at all times
• Drive continuous improvement through Intersnack Work Systems and Initiative Management principles
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety, Environment and Hygiene policies, with a focus on safe working practices
• Manage automation documentation, contracts and warranties, ensuring systems are fit for purpose and aligned with KP Snacks standards

Who are we?
We’re KP Snacks, part of the Intersnack family. Across more than 30 countries, over 15,000 of us work together to make the snacks people love – from Hula Hoops to McCoy’s. In the UK, we’re a team of around 2,400 colleagues, based across seven sites and our Slough HQ. We’re proud of our close-knit culture, where we speak up, celebrate differences and push boundaries together.

We’re committed to inclusion
We’re building a workplace where everyone belongs. If you don’t tick every box, we’d still love to hear from you – your unique perspective could be just what we need. And if there’s anything we can do to make the process easier for you, just let us know.

We’d love to hear from you if you can bring:

Qualifications & Background:

• HNC or above in an engineering discipline, or time-served apprenticeship with strong practical experience
• A background in automation engineering
• A solid foundation in electrical engineering and control systems

Technical Experience:

• Siemens (essential) and TIA Portal (desirable but not essential)
• Other PLC systems such as GX Works, CX Programmer, Rockwell Automation
• MES platforms and data collection systems
• Operational technology and energy management systems

Project & CI Experience:

• Providing hands-on coaching and development to wider teams in automation engineering (essential)
• Demonstrated experience in project engineering and management
• Involvement in maintenance and continuous improvement programmes
• Familiarity with quality management systems and legislative/food safety compliance
• Comfortable with budgeting, CapEx processes, and procurement

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Background
Risktec Solutions is an established, independent and specialist risk management consulting and training company, and is part of the TV Rheinland Group. We assist clients in major hazard industries including oil and gas, clean energy, nuclear and transportation, as well as commercial and public sectors, to manage health, safety, security, environmental and business risk. Our people are high calibre professionals, with a strong focus on meeting clients expectations.

We are seeking experienced NDT Engineers with specific pressure systems knowledge to take up positions in its expanding Asset Integrity Management team based in Derby, UK. The successful candidates will play a key role in delivering solutions for our clients. Most of the teams activities are focused on the Conventional Power and Clean Energy sectors (primarily CCGT, Biomass and Energy from Waste plants).

Duties and responsibilities will include:

• Site visits to carry out plant inspections.
• Coordinating / supervising inspection activities e.g. on outages (depending on qualifications and experience).
• Producing high quality inspection reports.
• Reviewing and authorising inspection reports (depending on qualifications and experience).
• Estimating and managing project costs.
• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of standards, legislation, good practice, methods and use of appropriate equipment and software.
• The role will involve travel, both within the UK and abroad, to meet project requirements.

Experience:
You should have:

• Good practical experience in the inspection of a range of plant components, in particular steam and water pressure parts (both in the new / as-installed condition and after in-service degradation has taken place).
• An appreciation of the damage / degradation mechanisms that can take place on the components being inspected.
• Working in conventional power or clean energy sectors (primarily CCGT, Biomass and Energy from Waste plants).

It would also be an advantage to have:

• Experience in the ultrasonic testing of branch connections.
• Experience of working on plant outages, including a proven track record in a coordinating / supervisory role for outage inspection activities, including liaison with the client and other key stakeholders.

Required Qualifications:

• As a minimum you must hold PCN Level 2D certification in magnetic particle testing, penetrant testing and ultrasonic testing of welds.
• The following would be a particular advantage:
  • Certification to PCN Level 2 in phased array ultrasonic testing and / or TOFD.
  • Certification to PCN Level 3 in any testing method.
  • Project management experience.
  • NEBOSH General Certificate

Rewards:
A competitive package of salary and benefits is offered for permanent staff this includes the following.

• Profit Share
• Pension (7.5% company contribution)
• Life Assurance
• Permanent Health Insurance
• Private Medical Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible Leave
• Flexible Working
• Employee Discounts
• Salary Sacrifice Options
• Professional and Postgraduate Training
• Professional Subscriptions
• Skills Training

Recruit4staff are representing a leading mechanical building services business in their search for a HVAC Project Manager to work in Nottingham

Job Details:

Pay: Up to £60,000 per annum (Salary commensurate with experience and capabilities)
Hours of Work: 8:30am - 5pm
Duration: Permanent
Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including company car, phone, computer, pension, and bonus scheme. Opportunity to work on challenging and rewarding projects in a collaborative and supportive environment.
Job Role: As a HVAC Project Manager, you will be responsible for the full lifecycle of HVAC mechanical projects. This includes developing system specifications and drawings, handling technical submissions and RFIs, placing supplier orders, coordinating site works and subcontractor management, and tracking contract costs from start to completion. You will oversee labour and material expenditure while managing P&L and preparing monthly payment applications.

Essential Skills, Experience, or Qualifications:

Proven experience in the design and build Mechanical HVAC systems industry.
HND, HNC or degree in HVAC Mechanical Building Services (or equivalent).
Advantageous Skills, Experience, or Qualifications

Experience or understanding of AutoCAD and Building Information Modelling (BIM) software.
Mechanical engineering background.
Additional Information

Mechanical engineering background desirable.
Commutable From: Nottingham

Similar Job Titles: Mechanical Project Manager, HVAC Project Manager, Mechanical Building Services Project Manager, Building Services Project Manager, Facilities Project Manager, FM Project Manager

For further information about this and other positions please apply now. This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Recruit4staff who are operating as a recruitment agency, agent, agencies, employment agency or employment business

Certain Advantage is hiring for a Senior Mechanical Engineer based in the Derby area.
This role is on a permanent basis and is site-based.
The Company
Were working with an engineering company specialising in managing complex infrastructure projects, with a strong focus on nuclear energy, renewable energy, and digital transformation solutions.
Does this sound like your next career move?
If youre ambitious to grow, this may be your next role?

The Role:
This role is for a Senior Mechanical Engineersomeone ambitious and ready to make an impact. Youll be results-oriented and driven to succeed.
Youll be leading a small, experienced, and collaborative team, and be responsible for:

• Leading the development of a fluid system
• Process Flow Diagrams, Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams, Layout Drawings, Component Sizing Calculations, Component and Equipment Datasheets and Specifications, and other concept or detailed design-related documents?
• Systems Engineering,
• Integration of system design into the wider power plant?
• Act as technical support and point of contact for interfaces and stakeholders?

The Individual
Were looking for people who can show:

• Nuclear sector background or other highly regulated industries such as thermal power generation, oil and gas and process sectors.
• Fluid system design development.
• FEED through to detailed design and EPC delivery.
• Development of procurement specifications and working with equipment suppliers.?
• Appreciation and application of ASME, European and UK codes and standards.?
• Systems Engineering
• Educational background to a Bachelors degree or Higher National Diploma in an engineering discipline & CEng in a relevant discipline or working towards Professional Registration.
• Eligibility for a high level of security clearance

The Benefits:

• Competitive salary package
• Training and Development
• Career progression

Does this sound like your next career move? Apply today.

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We work with businesses across the UK to find the best people in Finance, Marketing, IT and Engineering. If this job isnt for you, head to certainadvantage.co.uk and register for job alerts and career guidance tips.

Construction Delivery Lead - Bridgwater, UK

About the Role

Construction Delivery Lead - (French and English speaker)

Full-time, permanent position based at HPC initially with the objective to relocate to France

Do you have experience in Construction Delivery ? Do you speak French and English? Do you enjoy managing and supporting a team of Construction Delivery Managers, and want to be part of one of the largest European projects in the coming years?

If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join us as a Construction Delivery Lead here at Hinkley Point C !

The opportunity

Put your skills and dedication to good use and help us build the next generation of EPR/EPR2 (Evolutionary Power Reactor) nuclear power plants in Europe, starting with Hinkley Point C in Somerset, England , followed by a progression of your career at one of our EPR2 projects in France, such as Penly, Bugey, Gravelines . This is your chance to be part of a significant program shaping the future of the French energy market and nuclear sector.

You will initially join EDF Energy UK  to spend a few years at the HPC site in the south-west of England. Following this, you will move to EDF SA in France  and join the team responsible for delivering the planned EPR2 projects across the country.

Both experiences will give you an opportunity to oversee activities within your area of expertise, and make sure project objectives are met to the highest standards.

Pay, benefits, and culture

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer flexible benefits that support our employees’ physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing. Examples include: a market-leading company pension scheme, a bonus plan, health cover, electric vehicle leasing, mental health support and employee discounts.

At EDF, everyone is welcome. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone has a voice and where you feel confident being yourself. We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We would like our future workforce to have an equal gender balance, represent a broad mix of people from minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+, those with a disability and supporting social mobility.

We are a disability confident employer and will do all we can to support you through your recruitment journey with us. If you would like to talk about adjustments, or support you may need, please note this within your application.

We will value the difference you bring and give you opportunities to thrive and succeed.

What you will be doing…

The Construction Delivery Lead takes responsibility for activities in the field relating to the construction of a designated section of the works and its on site facilitation.  Managing and supporting a team of Construction Delivery Managers. To provide day to day on management of site activities, providing direction and monitoring of activities on the site, and providing and validating input into planning the site and the works in a way to most safely and efficiently deliver the project.

• Provide support to the Construction Delivery Managers by recommending temporary measures to mitigate against safety and/or quality concerns. Follow up by taking appropriate and proportionate action (e.g. issue communications, call meetings) to avoid the cessation of works. This includes, but is not limited to, review of documents, assurance audits, etc.
• Drive works on site and ensure contractor performance is in line with the agreed programme. Escalate concerns to the Senior Construction Delivery Manager and provide solutions to recover/mitigate, following dialogue with the contractor.
• Proactively communicate/co-ordinate with site functions (H&S, quality, surveillance, commercial, project controls, logistics) and Construction Delivery Managers to maintain good communication links, and ensure activity is well and timely reported. This will also include regular attendance at pre-start briefings and supporting the delivery of key messages to the contractor’s organisation.
• Organise and conduct PLOD/PLOW meetings with the contractor, ensuring outputs are recorded and issued to the Senior Construction Delivery Manager.
• Undertake and record safety and/or assurance inspections that support the project HSPI’s.
• Ensure clear, two-way communication with the Senior Construction Delivery Manager so that all activities and issues are directed appropriately.
• Work closely with the contract PM’s to provide support and guidance for responses to contractual correspondence.

Who you are…

• Ability to contribute to the management of a high performing team that continuously outperforms expectations and objectives
• Experience of construction sequencing, recovery plans and resource allocation
• Good understanding of the post holder’s obligations under CDM Regulations
• Working knowledge in the delivery of large projects
• Be able to write informative, concise and meaningful reports
• Motivate and energise staff and contract partners by building a climate of trust and understanding and actively seeking alternative views and opinions.
• Possess excellent organisation and communication skills
• Tertiary qualifications in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or Construction management, or equivalent vocational training and experience
• Manage a team and collaborate with other senior managers to effectively manage operations of the site
• Adopt a results-focussed mind set, using initiative wherever possible and taking personal responsibility and accountability to ensure necessary action is taken to deliver excellence, value and quality.
• You are proficient in English (minimum level B1).
• You possess at least a basic knowledge of French and are motivated to develop it to a professional standard.

This role offers a rare opportunity to contribute to one of the most ambitious energy projects in Europe. Join us and make an impact on the future of energy.

As this role will ultimately be based in France, you must be ready to relocate and achieve professional-level proficiency in French by that time.

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Electrical Project Engineer, £35K - £45K, Loughborough, Leicester, Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire

• Established and successful market leader in the design, manufacture, and installation of purpose-built enclosure products for industrial equipment.
• Excellent reputation as an employer many employees have developed their career with the business over several years.
• £35K - £45K salary guide + benefits including 25 days holiday, pension, and flexibility on working hours.

Do you want to join a successful Leicestershire based market leader within the UK engineering sector?

Do you want to join a people focused employer with excellent employee length of tenure across their business?

Do you have a background as an electrical design / electrical project engineer / electrical engineering and enjoy taking electrical engineering projects from start to finish?

Your background as an Electrical Project Engineer:

• Previous experience of working in an Electrical Project Engineer, Electrical Design Engineer or similar electrical engineering focused position.
• Any experience gained within the following types of industries would be beneficial industrial engineering, rail, energy, marine, oil and gas, process engineering, power generation or similar.
• Be able to use AutoCAD 2D to produce schematics and electrical equipment layouts.
• Be able to work collaboratively with production teams and customers from concept to commissioning to successfully deliver projects.
• You will hold a recognised electrical engineering qualified e.g., apprenticeship, HNC, HND, degree etc…

Electrical Project Engineer Responsibilities:

• You will take a customer project from the initial specification stage, through to a fully developed electrical design, provide production support, and customer acceptance tests (no travel required) where necessary.
• Produce schematics and electrical equipment layouts using AutoCAD 2D.
• Produce cable calculations using specific software tools (training can be provided on this).
• You will work closely and collaboratively with production and customers throughout projects from concept to commissioning.

This Electrical Project Engineer job is commutable from Loughborough, Coalville, Syston, Kegworth, Leicester, Nottingham, Derby, Castle Donington, Long Eaton, Keyworth, Ratby, Melbourne, and surrounding areas.

To apply, please send your CV to Luke Smith at Euro Projects Recruitment Ltd

Visit the Euro Projects Recruitment website to search our latest permanent, contract and interim vacancies.

This job is posted by Euro Projects Recruitment, a recruitment consultancy specialising in engineering and manufacturing appointments from tool room to boardroom. We combine over 100 years of technical knowledge and recruitment expertise to introduce the best candidates to the best companies. We are passionate about your future and persistent in our efforts to secure you the right job.

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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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

Integrity / Plant Engineer (Pressure Systems)
Conventional Power and Clean Energy Industries (Biomass and Energy from Waste).

About Us
Risktec Solutions Ltd is an established, independent engineering and risk management consultancy. We help clients to manage health, safety, security, environmental (HSSE) and business risk in sectors where the impact of loss is high. Our people are high calibre and motivated professionals, with a clear focus on meeting clients expectations.

We are seeking Integrity / Plant Engineers (permanent role) with specific pressure systems knowledge to take up a position in its expanding Asset Integrity Management team based in our brand new facility in Derby, UK. The successful candidates will play a key role in leading and delivering solutions for our clients.

The majority of the teams activities are focussed on the Conventional Power and Clean Energy sectors (primarily CCGT, Biomass and Energy from Waste plants).

Requirements:
The candidates must have some experience in all, or most, of the following:

• Integrity assessment of defective power plant components low and high temperature (e.g. reverse code calculation, fracture mechanics, finite element analysis).
• Legislative compliance e.g. the UK PSSR.
• Power plant inspection (e.g. steam and water pressure parts, boiler tube surveys, support surveys), with an understanding of materials selection, damage/degradation mechanisms and life assessment.
• Power plant mechanical engineering.
• Power plant operations and maintenance.

In addition, you will have excellent organisational, problem solving, communication and report writing skills.

Responsibilities:

• Delivering power plant integrity assessments.
• Assisting in developing risk-based inspection strategies.
• Providing technical support and advice to clients.
• Assessing inspection results, i.e. making run / repair / replace decisions.
• Producing formal technical reports and other project deliverables on time and to budget.
• Creating proposals and tender return documents and developing new business
• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of standards, legislation and good practice.

The role will involve site visits, both within the UK and occasionally abroad, to meet project requirements.

Qualifications and experience:

• BEng Degree or equivalent in engineering related topic, preferably mechanical engineering.
• Incorporated Engineer or working towards professional registration is desirable.
• Minimum of 3 5 years of relevant experience.

Rewards:

• A competitive package of salary and benefits is offered for permanent staff, including bonus, private medical insurance, and contributions into a pension scheme.
• Flexible home-working arrangements, but with minimum of three days in the office / week.

Role: Lead QA Engineer Location: Nottingham Working Arrangement: 1 or 2 days a week in the office Salary: Up to £60k Are you passionate about building high-quality software and preventing issues before they reach users? We’re looking for a Lead QA Engineer who takes pride in improving development processes, shaping testing strategy, and driving excellence across the release lifecycle. In this role, you’ll work closely with product and engineering teams to define test cases, ensure clarity in bug reporting, and embed strong QA practices across the business. You’ll play a key role in release management, collaborating with engineering leadership to deliver reliable, high-performing software. You’ll also lead on automated testing, contribute to continuous improvement of QA metrics and processes, and support the team in delivering robust, scalable solutions. This is a flexible hybrid role, combining remote and office working in a way that suits you. What you’ll bring You’re someone who cares deeply about quality and enjoys solving complex problems. You combine technical expertise with a detail-focused mindset and strong communication skills. \* Strong experience with TypeScript, browser developer tools, and modern testing frameworks (e.g. Cypress, Playwright, Selenium) \* Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, API testing, and performance testing tools \* Confidence working with Git-based workflows \* Experience leading or mentoring QA engineers \* A proactive approach to improving processes and preventing defects It’s a bonus if you also have \* Experience with SQL and AWS (e.g. CloudWatch) \* Familiarity with Agile/Scrum environments and Atlassian tools \* Exposure to modern frontend frameworks such as Vue.js Why this role? You’ll have the opportunity to shape QA standards, influence engineering practices, and make a real impact on product quality. Your work will directly improve user experience and help deliver reliable software at scale. We welcome diverse applicants and are dedicated to treating all applicants with dignity and respect, regardless of background

Astute’s Power team is partnering with leading with a world-wide Sugar Producer to recruit a Condition Based Monitoring Engineer for its site in Newark.

The Condition Based Monitoring Engineer role comes with a starting salary of up to £53,000 + benefits package.

If you’re a Mechanically-Biased Engineer, with experience carrying out condition based monitoring, ideally holding your CAT-I and CAT-II qualifications then upload your CV to apply today

Responsibilities and duties of the Condition Based Monitoring Engineer role

Reporting to the Engineering Manager you will:

• Lead the application of condition-based maintenance (CBM) strategies to improve equipment reliability and operational efficiency across the site.
• Act as the site subject matter expert for condition monitoring techniques including vibration analysis, thermography, oil analysis, ultrasonic testing, and thickness testing.
• Select and implement appropriate condition monitoring techniques in collaboration with engineering subject matter experts.
• Analyse condition monitoring data and translate findings into actionable maintenance plans to improve equipment performance and reliability.
• Manage vibration analysis activities on site, including conducting vibration routes and interpreting results.
• Develop, review, and optimise condition monitoring routes and inspection routines to ensure effective asset monitoring.
• Manage lubrication practices across the site and supervise the lubrication technician to ensure best practice is followed.
• Provide training and technical guidance to maintenance technicians in the use of condition monitoring techniques.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of emerging condition monitoring technologies and communicate improvements to the engineering team.
• Ensure all condition monitoring activities are carried out safely and in compliance with site health and safety standards.

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• Mechanical engineering background, typically through an apprenticeship or equivalent practical engineering experience.
• Minimum CAT-I certification in Vibration Analysis, with CAT-II certification desirable.
• Experience working with heavy industrial equipment in a complex manufacturing or production environment.
• Proven experience coordinating proactive or predictive maintenance programmes.
• Experience implementing condition-based monitoring techniques across multiple operational areas.

Personal Skills

The Condition Based Monitoring Engineer role would suit someone who is:

• Strong analytical mindset with a proactive approach to identifying and solving equipment reliability issues.
• Effective communicator with the ability to train, influence, and collaborate with engineering and maintenance teams.
• Highly organised and adaptable, capable of managing competing priorities in a fast-paced industrial environment.

Salary and benefits of the Condition Based Monitoring Engineer role

• Competitive starting salary of up to £53,000
• Benefits Package incl. 10% pension
• Training opportunities both internally and externally

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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

Core Control Solutions (CCSL) delivers high-quality engineering, automation, and control solutions across a wide range of industries. We pride ourselves on technical excellence, innovation, and delivering projects that meet the highest safety, compliance, and quality standards.

We are now seeking an experienced Lead Engineer to provide technical leadership, drive engineering quality, mentor developing engineers, and ensure successful delivery of complex, multi-disciplinary projects.

The Role

As a Lead Engineer, you will be the technical authority for your projectsresponsible for design integrity, compliance, testing, and delivering engineered solutions that meet client, regulatory, and CCSL standards. You will guide your project team, support your Project Manager, and lead engineering activities from concept through commissioning and handover.

If you enjoy solving complex technical challenges, shaping design strategy, and developing engineering talent, this role is for you.

Key ResponsibilitiesTechnicalLeadership & Compliance

• Act as the primary technical authority for clients, Project Managers, and engineers.
• Ensure all engineering outputs comply with relevant regulations, standards, and CCSL Codes of Practice.
• Identify technical risks, support mitigation strategies, and promote a strong culture of quality.
• Remain up to date with industry best practice, new technologies, and regulatory expectations.
• Support the development and improvement of internal Codes of Practice.

Team Leadership & Mentoring

• Lead, coach, and develop engineers to become fully rounded professionals capable of design, development, installation, commissioning, and testing.
• Provide daily technical guidance and constructive feedback.
• Foster a collaborative, solution-focused team environment.
• Support Project Managers with understanding team capability and development needs.

Design & Engineering

• Translate client requirements into practical, cost-effective engineered solutions.
• Produce system schematics, process diagrams, flow charts, state diagrams, and other technical documentation.
• Design PLC/SCADA systems, networks (Ethernet, Fibre, Serial), and hardware layouts.
• Ensure hardware is compliant, suitable, and free from obsolescence issues.
• Develop DPS, mimics, pop-ups, and compliance matrices.
• Ensure designs are deliverable within budget, scope, and timescale.

Production & Software Engineering

• Support procurement, negotiate with suppliers, and oversee hardware builds.
• Develop and review PLC, HMI, and SCADA software in line with CCSL standards.
• Create additional software tools where required for project delivery.

Testing Factory & Site

• Develop and execute Factory Test Specifications and test cases.
• Support testing with internal teams and clients and manage defect resolution.
• Produce method statements, risk assessments, and Site Test Specifications.
• Undertake site testing, commissioning supervision, and defect close-out.

Documentation, Handover & Warranty

• Deliver accurate as-built drawings, O&M manuals, compliance documentation, and H&S files.
• Oversee packing, logistics, and delivery to site.
• Provide support during the warranty period, including defect investigation and lessons learned.

What Were Looking For

• Strong experience in control systems, automation, or related engineering fields.
• Proven leadership experience, mentoring capability, and confidence in technical authority roles.
• Expertise in PLC/SCADA design and development.
• Strong understanding of engineering standards, regulations, and compliance.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work closely with clients and project teams.
• Ability to manage deadlines, deliver high-quality outputs, and maintain project oversight.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to lead technically challenging, high-impact engineering projects.
• A culture that values technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Support to grow and develop as a leader within a high-performing engineering team.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

With over 30 years of innovation, this profitable organisation has built a global reputation for delivering high-quality, reliable solutions. Its commitment to continuous development, rigorous standards, and exceptional customer support has earned the trust of clients worldwide. Backed by an experienced and dedicated team, the company is known for its reliability, innovation, and outstanding service.

Why Join This Business: This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join a growing and profitable business with global reach in a growth market / industry.

Salary and Hours

• £45,000 - £50,000, dependant on experience
• 40 hours per week, with an earlier finish on Fridays
• 28 days holiday, which increases with service

Commutable From: Nottingham, Derby, Mansfield, Leicester, Newark on Trent, Grantham

Role Overview / Focus

• The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer will be responsible for executing and leading the full design & development process from concept to manufacture.
• You will have a proven background in visualising the design, with the ability to develop overall concept, new parts and components in a wide range of manufacturing industries.

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer Candidate Key Requirements

• Qualifications: Degree and HND will be considered.
• Ideally 8-10+ years experience in a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer / Senior Product Design Engineer role. Solidworks experience is essential!
• Conceptual design, with a real flair for creative design, not just functional.
• Proven experience of the whole product lifecycle, from concept all the way through to production.
• Plastics / Injection Moulding experience is important, but you will also have experience of other processes.
• Someone confident in bringing and implementing their own ideas.
• Any electrical, electronic or electrical schematics experience would be advantageous or willing at least to take it on as projects dictate.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the full design and development of new products, parts, and components from concept through to final production, ensuring designs are safe, functional, and cost-efficient.
• The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer will create complex CAD assemblies and detailed production drawings using SolidWorks, maintaining compliance with ISO9001 standards.
• Perform mechanical design calculations and analyses, and produce comprehensive technical documentation, including drawings, bills of materials, and electrical schematics.
• Collaborate with suppliers and manufacturers, providing technical guidance to ensure designs are practical and manufacturable.
• Manage project timelines effectively, estimating completion dates accurately, and consistently represent the company professionally while adhering to internal processes and policies.

Please Note: Candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK.

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Probe Technical Recruitment, providing Design R&D & FEARecruitment Support since 1994

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.

Applications Engineer Power Electronics, £40K - £60K, Leicestershire (Hybrid)

• £40,000 to £60,000 salary guide (depending on experience) + company benefits + hybrid working
• Typically, 3 days onsite, 2 days remote + occasional international travel (~10%)
• Global semiconductor company specialising in analogue power management / power electronics solutions

Do you want you want to move into a more customer-facing applications role, supporting customers with DC/DC, LDO and power management solutions, while building a long-term career in a growing, international business?

Your background as an Applications Engineer:

• Degree in Electronic Engineering or similar
• Experience or exposure to analogue / power electronics (e.g. DC/DC converters, LDOs, power supplies)
• Able to interpret schematics, datasheets, and reference designs
• Strong communication skills able to explain technical concepts clearly
• Interest in a customer-facing role combining engineering and commercial awareness

Applications Engineer responsibilities:

• Provide technical support and guidance on analogue / power electronics products (DC/DC, LDOs)
• Support customers with design optimisation, troubleshooting, and application queries
• Work closely with internal sales and global engineering teams
• Deliver technical presentations, product demos, and training sessions
• Contribute to application notes and technical documentation
• Support wider business activities with technical insight and customer feedback

This role Applications Engineer role commutable from Loughborough, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Coalville, Hinckley, Burton upon Trent, Tamworth, Leicester and surrounding areas.

To apply please send your CV to Sam Hilton at Euro Projects Recruitment Ltd.

Please note that if you are not contacted within the next ten days, your application has not been successful. This job is posted by Euro Projects Recruitment specialists in engineering and manufacturing appointments.

Principal Integrity Engineer (PSSR) CCGT

Background
Risktec Solutions is an established, independent and specialist risk management consulting and training company, and is part of the TV Rheinland Group. We assist clients in major hazard industries including oil and gas, clean energy, nuclear and transportation, as well as commercial and public sectors, to manage health, safety, security, environmental and business risk. Our people are high calibre professionals, with a strong focus on meeting clients expectations.

We are seeking Principal Integrity Engineers (permanent role) with specific pressure systems knowledge to take up senior positions in its expanding Asset Integrity Management team based in Derby, UK. The successful candidates will play a key role in leading and delivering solutions for our clients.

Most of the teams activities are focussed on the Conventional Power and Clean Energy sectors (primarily CCGT, Biomass and Energy from Waste plants).

Duties and responsibilities will include:

• Leading and delivering power plant integrity assessments.
• Developing risk-based inspection strategies.
• Providing technical support and advice to clients.
• Assessing inspection results, i.e. making run / repair / replace decisions.
• Producing formal technical reports and other project deliverables on time and to budget.
• Creating proposals and tender return documents and developing new business
• Mentoring and development of less experienced integrity engineers.
• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of standards, legislation and good practice.

The role will involve site visits, both within the UK and abroad, to meet project requirements.

Experience
The candidate must have experience in all, or most, of the following:

• Integrity assessment of defective power plant components low and high temperature (e.g. reverse code calculation, fracture mechanics, finite element analysis).
• Legislative compliance e.g. the UK PSSR.
• Power plant inspection (e.g. steam and water pressure parts, boiler tube surveys, support surveys), with an understanding of materials selection, damage/degradation mechanisms and life assessment.
• Power plant mechanical engineering.
• Power plant operations and maintenance.
• Working in conventional power and clean energy sectors (primarily CCGT, Biomass and Energy from Waste plants).

In addition, you will have excellent organisational, problem solving, communication and report writing skills.

Required qualifications and experience:

• BEng / MEng degree or equivalent in engineering related topic preferably mechanical engineering.
• Chartered Engineer or working towards professional registration is desirable.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience.

Rewards:
A competitive package of salary and benefits is offered for permanent staff this includes the following.

• Profit Share
• Pension (7.5% company contribution)
• Life Assurance
• Permanent Health Insurance
• Private Medical Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible Leave
• Flexible Working
• Employee Discounts
• Salary Sacrifice Options
• Professional and Postgraduate Training
• Professional Subscriptions
• Skills Training

Cure Talent are delighted to be partnered with an emerging wearable medical technology company at a defining stage of its growth. Developing next generation optical monitoring solutions designed to deliver medical grade physiological insights beyond the hospital environment, the business is now transitioning from research and development into industrialisation and regulated market entry.

We have an opportunity for a Head of Product Development to join the organisation at a pivotal stage of its journey.

Reporting to the Chief Technology Officer, this is a senior technical leadership role responsible for translating clinical and user needs into defined product requirements and overseeing the development of the companys wearable medical device platform.

Working closely with clinicians, end users and internal engineering and data science teams, you will lead product definition and guide the development of clinically meaningful monitoring solutions.

The role will oversee multidisciplinary development across firmware, electronics, mechanical and software engineering alongside algorithm and data science capability, supporting the transition of prototype technologies into robust clinical grade devices ready for validation and regulatory approval.

Key Responsibilities:

• Engage with clinicians, healthcare professionals and end users to understand clinical workflows and product opportunities.
• Translate clinical insight into clear product requirements, specifications and development priorities.
• Lead product development activities across engineering and data science teams covering firmware, electronics, mechanical and software disciplines.
• Ensure development activities follow structured medical device development processes including design control, risk management and verification activities.
• Guide the transition of prototype technologies into clinical grade wearable medical devices ready for validation and regulatory approval.

Experience and Skills Required:

• Minimum 10 years experience developing medical devices, ideally including wearable or physiological monitoring technologies.
• Experience translating clinical or user requirements into product specifications within multidisciplinary engineering environments.
• Strong understanding of medical device development processes within regulated environments.
• Understanding of physiological monitoring technologies, signal processing or algorithm driven medical devices.

This is a high impact opportunity within a growing wearable MedTech business developing next generation physiological monitoring solutions, suited to a product development leader who enjoys translating complex technology into clinically valuable medical devices.

Data & BI Manager (Hybrid - Derby)

Hospitality/Travel background essential

A growing UK business is looking for a Data & BI Manager to lead the next phase of its analytics evolution. This is a newly created role with real influence-focused on building a modern, centralised analytics function that drives smarter, faster decision-making across the organisation.

This person will take ownership of the technical analytics roadmap, shaping scalable data models, automating workflows, and leading the rollout of Power BI. They’ll also mentor a team of analysts, helping to build capability while embedding best practice across the business.

What they’ll do:

• Build and optimise analytics-ready data models, datasets, and pipelines
• Drive automation using tools like Power BI and Azure Data Factory
• Lead Power BI adoption, governance, and reporting standards
• Develop forecasting and business models to support growth
• Improve processes, documentation, and analytics best practice
• Manage and develop a team of analysts (support provided for first-time managers)
• Own analytics prioritisation and roadmap delivery

What they’ll bring:

• Strong technical analytics background (SQL, ETL, data modelling)
• Proven experience with Power BI or similar tools
• Track record in automation and scalable analytics solutions
• Ability to translate data into clear business insight
• Passion for continuous improvement and building capability in others

This is an opportunity to shape the future of analytics, not just maintain it-ideal for someone who wants to create, influence, and lead in a high-impact role.

Please apply ASAP if interested - GleeIT

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