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Stairlift Engineer
Marmon Lift Recruitment
Leicester
In office
Senior - Leader
ÂŁ35,000 - ÂŁ40,000
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Stairlift repair, Stairlift installation, Stairlift Industry

Leicester, East Midlands

Basic salary: £35,000 – £40,000 p.a. + overtime, travel time, standby & callout earnings

Overtime & Travel Time Pay: Weekdays: 1.5x pay, Weekends: 2x pay

Benefits: Private healthcare; Pension plan; 30 days’ holiday (including bank holidays); clear career progression with evidence of internal promotion

Marmon Lift Recruitment is recruiting for a fast-growing independent stairlift company. With a rapidly expanding workforce and growing infrastructure, the company provides a stable environment and a continuous flow of work for experienced engineers.

This is a senior opportunity for a highly competent engineer who wants to earn strong money, take responsibility, and play a key role in supporting and leading others within the team.

Commutable from: Leicester, Wigston, Oadby, Hinckley, Coalville, Syston, Market Harborough, Nuneaton, Loughborough, Melton Mowbray

Responsibilities of a Stairlift Engineer:

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Install straight and curved stairlifts in customer homes to a high standard

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Carry out advanced fault-finding, servicing, and repairs in line with manufacturer standards

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Lead by example on-site, supporting and mentoring junior engineers where required

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Provide exceptional customer service and technical support

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Maintain accurate service records and ensure full compliance with safety procedures

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Assist with scheduling, travel planning, and preparation of parts and equipment

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Participate in the standby/call-out rota

The Ideal Stairlift Engineer Candidate:

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Advanced and competent stairlift engineer with significant industry experience (essential)

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Minimum 2 years’ experience working with stairlifts (essential)

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Strong mechanical and electrical skills (essential)

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Relevant electrical qualifications (essential)

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Proven ability to lead a team or act as a senior/lead engineer (essential)

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CSCS and/or SSSTS certification (desirable)

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Strong knowledge of major stairlift manufacturers (desirable)

Apply to this Stairlift Engineer position:

For a confidential conversation, call (phone number removed) (Monday – Friday)

Ping us your CV by email

Marmon Lift Recruitment is passionate about understanding what is truly important to you in your next move before entering the application or interview process. This commitment ensures we represent your best interests at all times, and together we can secure your next move in the passenger lift industry

Mechanical Design Engineer
Close Resource Management Ltd
Romsey
In office
Mid - Senior
ÂŁ35,000 - ÂŁ40,000
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Hampshire, Southampton, Winchester, Romsey
ÂŁ37-43k per annum
Our client, an international engineering organisation with a base near Winchester, is now looking to recruit a Design Engineer (3D) to join the business on a permanent basis.
Primary Role Functions:
To create/generate/design 3D assemblies from preliminary layout drawings and concepts with the aim to then produce 2D GA and detail drawings for fabrication.
Job requirements:
• Hold “clean” UK driving license.
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or similar related degree).
• 5+ years related job experience.
• Strong fundamental knowledge of mechanical design and its application in industrial designs including knowledge / specification of hydraulic systems, motors & mechanical systems.
• Critical thinking with exceptional problem-solving skills, able to work independently or in team environment.
• Efficiently organize and plan work tasks to meet company goals.
• Proactive, resourceful & highly motivated with good communication skills and ability to work in high output environment.
• Travel as required to support projects

Electronic Bench Engineer - Components
Allstaff
Northampton
In office
Junior - Mid
ÂŁ35,000 - ÂŁ40,000
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

We have an exciting opportunity for an Electronic Bench Engineer - Components based in Northampton to join one of our clients on a full-time permanent basis.
Summary of the Electronic Bench Engineer - Components
Salary: Up to ÂŁ40,000
Location: Northampton
Type of Contract: permanent
Hours: 37.5 hour working week
Responsibilities of the Electronic Bench Engineer - Components
* Quickly fix defects and malfunctions.
* Fault finding issues with electronic equipment
* Anyalyse, measure, repair and test industrial electronics
* Diagnose and repair electronic equipment at the component level (ideally resistors - diodes on PCB boards) as well as motors and servos
* Testing and optimising repaired equipment.
* Soldering.
* Create and maintain technical documentation of work.
Requirements for a successful Electronic Bench Engineer - Components
* Previous Electronic Repair experience at the component level.
* Strong working knowledge of electronic components and drives/motors.
* Able to recognise malfunctions and errors in measuring and testing equipment.
* Driving licence required.
* Lift experience would be beneficial.
* Excellent communication skills with experience creating technical documentation.
About Allstaff Recruitment
We’re an independent recruitment specialist based in Bedfordshire, supporting businesses across Bedford, Milton Keynes, and surrounding areas. We recruit for permanent, temporary, and contract roles across multiple sectors.
Check out our jobs page for our latest vacancies in your area and follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.
**Thank you for your interest in this role. One of our Recruitment Specialists will review your application shortly. Due to the high volume of applications, we regret that we can’t respond to everyone directly. If you don’t hear from us within seven days, please assume you have not been successful this time

Compressed Air Engineer
Allstaff
Bedford
In office
Junior - Mid
ÂŁ35,000 - ÂŁ39,000
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Compressed Air Engineer based in Bedford for one of our clients on a Full time Permanent basis.
Summary of the Compressed Air Engineer role
Salary: ÂŁ35,000 - ÂŁ39,000
Location: Bedfordshire
Type of Contract: Permanent
Hours: Monday – Friday 8am-5pm
Responsibilities of the Compressed Air Engineer
* Maintain, repair and install compressed air systems and related equipment
* Run diagnostic tests to find and fix system issues
* Log job reports
* Travel to customer sites within a 30 mile radius to repair equipment
* Complete planned and preventative maintenance
Requirements for a successful Compressed Air Engineer
* Experience in a similar Service Engineer role
* Electrical and mechanical skills
* Experience in scheduled maintenance
* Fault diagnosis and repair experience
* Full UK driving licence
What our Client offers
* Training and ongoing opportunities
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days the longer you are with them
* Company vehicle and specialist tools
* Health insurance and a contributory pension scheme
About Allstaff Recruitment
We’re an independent recruitment specialist based in Bedfordshire, supporting businesses across Bedford, Milton Keynes, and surrounding areas. We recruit for permanent, temporary, and contract roles across multiple sectors.
Check out our jobs page for our latest vacancies in your area and follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.
**Thank you for your interest in this role. One of our Recruitment Specialists will review your application shortly. Due to the high volume of applications, we regret that we can’t respond to everyone directly. If you don’t hear from us within seven days, please assume you have not been successful this time

Fire and Security Engineer
Infinity Resource Solutions
Bradford
In office
Junior - Mid
ÂŁ35,000 - ÂŁ40,000
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

West Yorkshire and surrounding areas
Up to ÂŁ40,000
Company van, overtime, holidays, Call out
To apply for this opportunity you must have or hold the following:
• Intruder Service Experience (Galaxy would be beneficial)
• Fire Knowledge (Advanced, kentech and morley would be useful)
• Knowledge of Intruder alarms
• Excellent customer service skills
• CCTV IP Knowledge also beneficial
• Fault Finding experience
• Installation experience
• Ability to work by yourself and within a team
• Full UK Driving license
This company is a well-established organisation in the Fire and Security industry. They offer a wide range of services including design, maintenance and installation of intruder systems, CCTV, and access control. Due to planned growth within the installation and service department, they are now actively looking to recruit an experienced Security Service/Installation Engineers Benefits Include:
• Company Vehicle
• Mobile Phone
• Stand by Allowances
• Call out Allowances
• Generous Annual Leave
• Time and a half plus double time if called out on a Sunday
If you are looking for a new challenge and want to work for a forward thinking leading company Who will continue to expand and develop. Please contact George on the listed number (phone number removed) or ideally e-mail with a copy of your current CV

Senior Software Test & Validation Engineer
Pearson Whiffin Recruitment Ltd
Canterbury
In office
Senior
ÂŁ45,000 - ÂŁ50,000
RECENTLY POSTED

Southeast Kent

ÂŁcompetitive, negotiable + generous bens

Contact: Emily or Sammy at Pearson Whiffin Recruitment

ALL APPLICANTS MUST MEET THE REQUIREMENTS FOR UK SC SECURITY CLEARANCE.

VISA SPONSORSHIP CANNOT BE OFFERED.

This is a senior-level role within a growing technology company working on complex, safety-focused engineered products. With strong investment across engineering, this is the ideal time to join and shape how software testing is delivered across the organisation.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

Software Test Strategy & Process Ownership

Building and maintaining structured test environments for embedded and application software

Creating validation & verification processes aligned to both new and evolving product requirements

Translating requirements into clear test plans and acceptance criteria

Ensuring full traceability and adherence to internal quality processes

Hands-On Testing & Analysis

Testing firmware and software written in C, C++, C#/.NET

Verifying changes, documenting results, raising issues and driving resolution

Supporting analysis of defects and root-cause investigations

Working closely with software developers to improve code robustness

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

Working within Agile-style teams — participating in planning, stand-ups, retrospectives

Collaborating with electronics, mechanical and systems teams on integrated product testing

Acting as a reference point for testing methods, tools and best practice

Supporting customer troubleshooting relating to software/system behaviour

SKILLS & TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

Education & experience

Degree in Computer Science/Software Engineering or related technical field

Strong, proven experience delivering software/firmware validation in industry

Technical capability

Skilled across test design for C, C++, C# and .NET environments

Experience with testing firmware on embedded hardware platforms

Familiarity with tools such as Visual Studio, LabVIEW or similar test systems

Understanding of structured methodologies, documentation and version control systems

Exposure to safety-critical or high-reliability systems beneficial

Ability to read schematics and understand electronics at a functional level

Mindset & behaviour

Highly organised, systematic approach

Strong communicator, able to influence teams and improve processes

Detail-focused, analytical, and proactive in problem-solving

WHY THIS COMPANY?

High value engineering investment and expanding teams

Very stable workforce and modern leadership

Opportunity to own and shape the entire test approach – brand new role

Strong engineering structure and excellent cross-team collaboration

Competitive salary which is negotiable based on experience as well as a generous benefits package

WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?!

APPLY ONLINE NOW – INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD IMMEDIATELY!

This role is being handled by Emily Powell and Sammy Messenger, Manufacturing, Engineering & Technical Specialists at Pearson Whiffin Recruitment.

Not quite the right role but still looking?

Whether you are entry-level or executive, our team of experienced recruitment specialists can help you advance your career. We are Kent’s leading independent consultancy, proud to deliver exceptional service to both candidates and clients.

Find us on Facebook @PearsonWhiffinRecruitment and Instagram @PearsonWhiffinRecruitment. METPERM

Apply today via Pearson Whiffin Recruitment with an up-to-date CV including entire career history

Electronics Design Engineer
Pearson Whiffin Recruitment Ltd
Canterbury
In office
Mid - Senior
ÂŁ45,000 - ÂŁ55,000
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Southeast Kent

ÂŁcompetitive, negotiable + generous bens

Contact: Emily or Sammy at Pearson Whiffin Recruitment

ALL APPLICANTS MUST MEET THE REQUIREMENTS FOR UK SC SECURITY CLEARANCE.

VISA SPONSORSHIP CANNOT BE OFFERED.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Electronics Design Engineer to join a well-established engineering organisation undergoing continued growth and investment. The engineering team has expanded significantly, with excellent stability, very low turnover and a leadership group that supports development and progression.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

A highly varied, hands-on electronics design role covering the entire lifecycle of product development, including:

Design & Development

Developing electronic circuits from concept through to production release

Carrying out schematic capture and creating well-structured circuit designs

Running circuit simulations (e.g., SPICE tools) to validate performance

Selecting components, evaluating new technologies and contributing to architecture decisions

Collaborating closely with software, mechanical and systems engineers during integration

PCB, Testing & Verification

Supporting PCB layout activities & participating in peer reviews

Ensuring manufacturability and supporting DFM/DFT approaches

Planning and executing design verification testing

Supporting formal qualification processes and troubleshooting during test phases

Product Support & Continuous Improvement

Supporting production and technicians with fault-finding

Producing technical reports, test notes, specifications and documentation

Managing component obsolescence and ensuring future-proof designs

SKILLS & TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

Education and experience

Degree in Electronics/Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)

Proven experience in electronic product development (not a graduate role)

Technical capability

Strong understanding of analogue/digital circuit design

Circuit simulation using tools such as SPICE, MATLAB/Simulink etc.

Experience supporting PCB layouts using Altium or similar CAD packages

Understanding of servo systems, control theory and control loops

Knowledge of EMC principles, environmental testing or MIL standards is desirable

Experience designing for electromechanical or motion-control systems is advantageous

Behaviour & mindset

Practical, inquisitive problem solver

Strong mathematical thinker

Clear communicator who works well with other disciplines

Quality-driven, organised and structured in approach

WHY THIS COMPANY?

Significant business growth and long-term investment in engineering

Great staff retention: stable environment

Strong progression culture with several promotions recently

Generous benefits

WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?!

APPLY ONLINE NOW – INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD IMMEDIATELY!

Apply today via Pearson Whiffin Recruitment with an up-to-date CV including entire career history.

This role is being handled by Emily Powell and Sammy Messenger, Manufacturing, Engineering &Technical Specialists at Pearson Whiffin Recruitment.

Not quite the right role but still looking?

Whether you are entry-level or executive, our team of experienced recruitment specialists can help you advance your career. We are Kent’s leading independent consultancy, proud to deliver exceptional service to both candidates and clients.

Find us on Facebook @PearsonWhiffinRecruitment and Instagram @PearsonWhiffinRecruitment. METPERM

Dual Skilled Pump Engineer – Utilities
Pearson Whiffin Recruitment Ltd
York
In office
Mid - Senior
ÂŁ30,000 - ÂŁ60,000
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Wastewater Pump Engineer

Northern Region – Based from York

Contact: Emily or Sammy at Pearson Whiffin Recruitment

Permanent | Door-to-Door Pay | OTE ÂŁ60k+

Are you a mechanically and electrically skilled Pump Engineer looking for a role that offers real earning potential, varied technical work and long-term stability?

We’re working with a well-established, fast-growing engineering business operating across water infrastructure, installation and specialist pump projects. Due to continued contract growth, they are strengthening their Northern engineering team.

This is not a basic service role. You’ll be involved in technically varied installations, fault finding and project-based works across wastewater infrastructure.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Service, maintenance and installation of wastewater & clean water pumping systems

Electrical fault finding on pump controls and associated systems

Mechanical pump removal, replacement and installation

Working across sewage pumping stations and treatment sites

Supporting technical installation and commissioning projects

Working across both reactive and planned works

Participating in a 1-in-4 on-call rota

You’ll be paid door to door, and work will be kept regional where possible.

What We’re Looking For:

Minimum 4 years’ experience working on pump systems

Strong mechanical AND electrical capability (dual-skilled essential)

Level 3 electrical qualification desirable

Utilities background highly advantageous (Thames, Southern, Yorkshire Water, United Utilities etc.)

Comfortable working outdoors and in varied site environments

Based within 45 minutes of York

This role suits engineers who enjoy technical challenge rather than repetitive servicing.

The Package:

Competitive basic salary

Minimum OTE ÂŁ60,000+ per annum

Bonus schemes

Company vehicle & fuel card

Door-to-door pay

Specialist tools provided

Genuine long-term progression opportunities

If you’re looking for a role where your skills are properly valued and earning potential reflects your experience — this is worth a conversation

Routine Maintenance Engineer
Workforce Staffing Ltd
Multiple locations
In office
Junior - Mid
Private salary
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Who are McHale Komatsu and why you should work with us

At McHale Komatsu we are proud to be one of the largest construction equipment distributors in the UK. We supply some of the world’s most exciting and ground-breaking products including Intelligent Machine Control (iMC) and Hybrid Excavators reducing our customers fuel usage.

We value our local community – with wanting to improve lives and minimising environmental impact being at the top of our lists.

We are continuously building a culture where enthusiastic and motivated people (just like you!) can construct a life-long career, within a reputable brand. Known for our quality and innovation, we are regularly searching for talented individuals to join our diverse, and friendly team.

Come and join us to make good products even better – we’d love to hear from you!

About the role

Background and details:

You will be field based (Stoke-on-Trent) as part of our on-site presence, reporting into our Redditch Depot. You will be required to maintain and service Komatsu plant machinery whilst always maintaining safe working practices. In addition, ensuring that you provide our customers the best levels of service, through regular communication with both the customer and service office to update on progress throughout the set activity. Reporting to the Service Supervisor, this role is ideal for someone who is experienced with heavy plant and has great customer service skills.

Duties and responsibilities:

Attending customer’s sites to perform pre-planned preventative maintenance that includes but not limited to:

Completing accurate and timely maintenance including Field Campaigns & KDPF replacement

Completing the specified documentation (RAMS, Job sheets etc)

Carry out a Walk Around Inspection post service on the unit to ensure the unit is operating to expected performance levels

Identifying any parts required to carry out any additional work from Walk Around Inspection

Keep the customer and your supervisor up to date on your estimated time of arrival following the receipt of the job instructions.

Ensuring you register your arrival on site and undertake any site inductions as per the customer’s specific site requirements.

Complete a dynamic site-specific risk assessment and method statement prior to commencing any work in line with company and site procedures.

Complete all works to plan as agreed with the customer and the service office.

Complete all job specific documentation relating to a standard service and campaign.

Experience and Qualifications:

Experience of working with Heavy plant and machinery

Experience of working on customers sites

H&S training carried out in PPE awareness and hand tools

Experience of delivering excellent customer service

Full driving licence

Use of field-based maintenance tools and equipment

Good communication skills

Ability to problem solve and work under pressure

Ability to work independently and on own initiative

NVQ level 2 in plant maintenance or equivalent

SPA and/or CSCS training - desirable

IOSH training (H&S) - desirable

IPAF training (MEWP, Harness & Telehandler) - desirable

What we can offer you

Competitive Salary

Up to 27 days holiday linked to service, plus bank holidays and Christmas shutdown

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension Scheme

Career development/progression

Death in service benefit

Company van

Functional Integration Engineer
Matchtech
Stevenage
Hybrid
Junior - Mid
ÂŁ45,000 - ÂŁ50,000
RECENTLY POSTED

SPEAR 3 Functional Integration Proving Engineer

Are you a hands-on engineer with an eye for detail and a passion for knowing how things work? Are you ready to prove the performance of cutting-edge defence technology? Join a dynamic team where you’ll be proving weapon subsystem products do what we say they do!

Salary: Circa ÂŁ50,000 depending on experience.

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 4-5 days per week on-site due to classification and working with real hardware.

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

What we can offer you:

Company bonus: Up to ÂŁ2,500 (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

The Integration and Missile Validation department is looking for a talented engineer to join our mission to achieve the Certificate of Design for a new UK Weapon System. You will be instrumental in demonstrating that the SPEAR 3 Weapon is fit-for-purpose and operates correctly. SPEAR 3 is an important Weapon System programme advancing through the first customer capability requirement and also on to new variants for additional UK and export platforms.

Reporting to the Functional Integration Proving Lead, you will be responsible for planning, conducting and reporting on trials across the system and subsystem design to support verification of the electrical, physical and functional compatiblity .

You will:

Design trials: Design functional test setups and specify the necessary test methodology and stimuli to meet the requirements of complex model-derived use case / test cases.

Prepare for trial: Lead or support trials readiness reviews, ensuring all test hardware, software, and facilities are prepared and all aspects, including safety, are assessed and documented.

Coordinate: Manage and configure complex trials, ensure integrity and accuracy of data and results in a rapidly changing environment.

Execute tests: Be hands-on in supporting the physical test setup and work-up of design aid proving, robustness and formal qualification tests using real hardware test rigs in our dedicated labs.

Record comprehensively: Produce accurate logs of all proving activities, raising issues in a timely and detailed way.

Analyse data: Record and meticulously analyse trial data to support the verification that the system meets its stringent requirements.

Report findings: Articulate test data and results to support the product’s development and wider stakeholder understanding of the product/design.

Support certification: Provide critical data and reports to support the formal clearance and certification of our products for use.

Interface: You will work closely between the software and equipment design teams with the deep knowledge of how the product operates and behaves in practice.

Communicate: Ensuring seamless coordination and information flow throughout the integration.

Develop Capability: Within the IMV department, there will be opportunities for passionate individuals to support the development and growth of specialist integration skills and capability, tools and technology.

This role will reward individuals who enjoy hand-on testing of products, resolving complex problems and understanding how complex systems work.

The role is predominantly based in our labs on the Stevenage site.

What we’re looking for from you:

A practically minded and hands-on engineer with a passion for integrating and testing hardware and software.

Familiarity using general, commercial lab test equipment.

A keen eye for detail and a methodical approach to planning, executing, and documenting technical activities.

Communication skills to effectively interface with design, software, test equipment and systems teams.

Familiarity using data analysis tools and methods with complex technical data.

An inquisitive nature and a creative approach to problem-solving to derive logical solutions, particularly in complex and challenging scenarios.

A dynamic and proactive individual who can manage their workload

Someone who is looking for a new challenge/opportunity, with a growth mindset and ability to shape, improve and progress test and proving approaches and methodologies.

Higher education or strong knowledge in: Electronics, Electrical, RF, Physics, Software or similar.

Experience or interest in developing skills in scripting and coding (e.g. Python, Matlab and similar)

Air Conditioning Engineer
HVAC Recruitment
Manchester
In office
Mid
ÂŁ40,000 - ÂŁ42,000
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Air Conditioning Engineer (Service & Maintenance)
Location: Manchester / North West
Salary: £40,000 – £42,000 + Door-to-Door Pay + Van + Benefits
A well-established and growing building services engineering company is looking to recruit an Air Conditioning Engineer to join its expanding North West team.
This role is ideal for an experienced engineer with strong knowledge of split systems and VRV/VRF systems, carrying out service, maintenance and fault finding across commercial environments.
The business works with major FM providers and commercial clients across the North West and currently has a strong pipeline of planned maintenance work across a wide range of commercial sites.
The Role
The successful Air Conditioning Engineer will be responsible for service, maintenance and reactive repair work across commercial properties.
Typical responsibilities include:
* Service and maintenance of split air conditioning systems
* Service and maintenance of VRV / VRF systems
* Fault finding and reactive repairs
* Planned preventative maintenance (PPM)
* Working across offices, schools, colleges and commercial buildings
* Ensuring systems operate efficiently and safely
* Providing technical support and reporting on system performance
Projects and Work Environment
Engineers typically work across:
* Commercial offices
* Education facilities
* Retail and mixed-use buildings
* FM-managed contracts
The majority of work is based across the North West including Manchester, Leeds, Lancaster and surrounding areas.
There may occasionally be short stays away for projects, but extended periods away from home are rare.
Working Hours
* 40 hour working week
* 8:00am – 5:00pm
* Door-to-door travel paid
* Overtime available (time and a half)
Salary & Package
* £40,000 – £42,000 depending on experience
* Door-to-door travel pay
* Company vehicle (new Transit van)
* Private healthcare
* Private dental scheme
* Pension
* Overtime opportunities
* Career progression opportunities

PhD-qualified RTL Engineer
ECM Selection Limited
Cambridge
In office
Graduate - Junior
ÂŁ50,000 - ÂŁ60,000
RECENTLY POSTED

Take the initiative in developing reusable RTL for implementing clever algorithms

For this role, we are seeking an academically bright candidate, PhD-qualified in a numerate stem subject such as physics, maths, electronics, or electronics, and some existing knowledge of digital electronics. You would be joining an expert Cambridge-based team, designing, optimising, and verifying a wide array of reusable logic blocks to implement mathematical algorithms and other common digital functionality. You would have a high degree of ownership in planning and progressing your work.

This role is with a leading technology company, with a relaxed and informal working environment, and excellent remuneration package.

You will need:

* An outstanding academic record with a relevant PhD, a bachelor’s from a top university, and mostly A*s and As at A-level (or equivalent).

* Excellent numerical, algebraic, and logic skills, and understanding of areas such as how computers internally represent and manipulate numbers. Skills in System Verilog, Verilog, VHDL, or coding skills in C++ would be advantageous.

* You must have full, existing, and unrestricted right to work in the UK without time limit or the need for sponsorship.

This is a great opportunity to join a leading employer in the high technology sector, where you can build your skills, gain experience, and work on technological challenges whilst learning from expert colleagues. A competitive salary and benefits package are on offer to the successful candidate.

Keywords: PhD, RTL, VHDL, Verilog, System Verilog, Digital Logic Design, Verification, Cambridge

Another top job from ECM, the high-tech recruitment experts.

Even if this job’s not quite right, do contact us now - we may well have the ideal job for you. To discuss your requirements call ecm or email your CV. We will always ask before forwarding your CV.

Please apply (quoting ref: CV27603) only if you are eligible to live and work in the UK. By submitting your details you certify that the information you provide is accurate

Controls Engineer
AES
Wolverhampton
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
ÂŁ45,000 - ÂŁ60,000
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Electrical Control Systems Engineer

Location: West Midlands (with occasional travel to customer sites)

Salary: Up to ÂŁ60,000 + ÂŁ3,000 Bonus + Excellent Benefits

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Electrical Control Systems Engineer to join a growing engineering and automation company working on advanced industrial machinery and control systems.

This role offers the chance to work on the development, upgrade and commissioning of electro-mechanical systems, combining PLC software development with hands-on machine integration and testing.

Key Responsibilities

* Development of Siemens PLC and HMI software (TIA Portal / WinCC)

* Integration of automation systems with LabVIEW front-end interfaces

* Fault finding and troubleshooting of electro-mechanical machinery

* Commissioning and testing of new machines

* Supporting upgrades and improvements to existing systems

* Occasional travel to UK customer sites for installations and commissioning

Skills & Experience

* Experience with Siemens PLCs (S7-1500 / S7-1200)

* Knowledge of HMI development and automation systems

* Experience with drives such as Siemens G120 / S120 or similar

* Electrical design experience using EPLAN beneficial

* Understanding of machinery safety regulations

* Full UK driving licence

Benefits

* Up to ÂŁ60,000

* ÂŁ3,000 annual performance bonus

* 24 days holiday + bank holidays

* Pension with matched contributions up to 5%

* Life assurance

This is a great opportunity to join a dynamic engineering team delivering innovative automation solutions across a range of industries

Maintenance Engineer
Randstad Inhouse Services
Liverpool
In office
Junior - Mid
ÂŁ46,587
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Randstad are delighted to be partnering with Ford Transmissions Halewood to recruit both mechanical and electrical maintenance technicians to play a pivotal role in ensuring production machinery, assembly lines and equipment are maintained and repaired as required to ensure the maximum operation uptime.

Salary: ÂŁ46,587.88 basic pay (inclusive of 35% holiday bonus for 33 days per year; 25 vacation & 8 bank holidays)

Hours: Day shifts - flexibility is required

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Recognised Engineering Craft Apprenticeship and ONC (or equivalent) in Electrical/Mechanical/MechElec Engineering - Essential
Previous employment in a Maintenance Engineering role - Essential
Experience of preventive maintenance, fault-finding, diagnosis of faults on pneumatics, hydraulics, leadscrews, spindles, PLC and CNC machines and assembly lines ideally.
PC Literate, Ability to work under pressure, part of a team, effective multitasker with a “can do” attitude - Essential
Understanding of Profibus systems.
Siemens S7 PLC, Solution line, Power Line, 840D and Automation Drive Experience.
Excellent communication skills; Technical cross shift handover / line up.
Experience of utilising Mechanical & Electrical technical manuals and drawings.

Key Responsibilities (including but not limited to:)

Perform fault-finding and diagnosis on a range of Siemens PLC controlled equipment.
Carry out planned preventative maintenance on a range of pneumatics, hydraulics, conveyors, CNC machines and robots in accordance with the manufacturers recommendations and industry standard practices.
Be responsible for the recording of all work undertaken.
Analysis and resolution of Electrical and Mechanical faults and repairs, driving for continuous improvements to machinery.
Follow safety procedures and risk assessments.
Work alongside other Maintenance Engineers to combine a great deal of initiative and enthusiasm with a sound understanding of electrical and mechanical issues.
Work with Vendors, Production and Process Engineering teams to ensure optimum uptime and improvements to machines. Benefits

Access to our Employee Development and Assistance Programme (EDAP).
A unique opportunity to access Ford’s Privilege scheme - allowing you to purchase Ford vehicles at a discount.
A great salary increasing yearly, along with our competitive pension scheme.
An excellent work-life balance, including a generous holiday allowance of 25 days. (inclusive of set shut down dates)

Senior Electronics Hardware Design Engineer
Hudson Shribman
London
In office
Senior
ÂŁ60,000 - ÂŁ80,000
RECENTLY POSTED

Senior Electronics Hardware Design Engineer ÂŁ60-80k Base + Benefits South East Ref: ABJ6489ED Onsite: Perm

An experienced Senior Electronics Hardware Design Engineer (FPGA) is required to join a highly regarded engineering R&D team developing advanced hydraulic and control systems for large machinery. This is an excellent opportunity to work at the centre of a multidisciplinary engineering environment, contributing to the development of innovative electronic hardware from concept through to production and customer support.

You will play a key role in both new product development and the ongoing support of existing electronic systems, working closely with software, project, production and sales teams. The role offers a varied mix of hardware design, embedded development, prototyping, testing and technical support, with genuine scope to influence future product architecture and innovation.

ONSITE

Key Responsibilities

* Design and develop new electronic hardware and support existing products within control system applications

* Develop embedded firmware for DSPs and microcontrollers, including new functions and features

* Produce and maintain electronic schematics, PCB layouts and technical documentation

* Create and test prototype hardware and software, including validation and compliance testing

* Ensure electronic hardware meets relevant technical and quality standards

* Work closely with software engineers to support hardware integration and prototype development

* Support production with calibration, setup, testing and manufacturing queries

* Prepare and maintain Bills of Materials and support electronic component procurement

* Interface with sales teams to clarify technical requirements and assess feasibility

* Provide technical input to quotations and project planning

* Develop alternative technical solutions to meet customer requirements

* Contribute to research, product development strategy and future system architectures

* Support occasional hands-on assembly, modification and testing activities

Qualifications & Experience

* Degree-qualified in Electronics Engineering or equivalent.

* Strong experience in electronic hardware design within control or instrumentation environments

* Experience working in a similar senior or design-focused role

* Strong problem-solving ability and attention to detail

* Digital circuit design including FPGA devices (e.g., Altera Cyclone)

* Embedded DSP and microcontroller integration (e.g., Texas Instruments DSP series)

* Embedded C development and firmware support

* FPGA development using VHDL (Quartus/Modelsim desirable)

* Low-noise analogue circuit design for sensor and transducer interfaces

* ADC and DAC interfacing

* Schematic capture and PCB layout (Altium desirable)

* Hardware/software integration and PC interface support

* Understanding of complete electronic systems and control architectures

* Practical electronics skills including soldering and assembly

* Industrial electronic packaging including connectors and enclosures

Long-term career development; competitive salary and flexible benefits package. Onsite

Full-time | Permanent | Competitive base salary up to 80k (dependent on experience) | Flexible benefits package. To Apply: Contact Alison Basson on (phone number removed) / (phone number removed) Email: | Ref: ABJ6489ED

Q&A Test Engineer
DCS Recruitment Limited
The City
In office
Mid - Senior
ÂŁ50,000 - ÂŁ60,000
RECENTLY POSTED

QA & Test Engineer - Runtime Assurance Systems
Location: London (on-site at HQ)
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time​

About the company

The company is a fast‑growing start‑up building the Trust Layer for physical AI and autonomous systems - next‑generation safety‑tech designed to unlock the true benefits of AI for humanity. Its software enables assured, trustworthy deployment of both traditional deterministic autonomy and AI‑driven control methods in safety‑critical environments, initially focused on aerospace and land domains.​

Working culture

The company is a fast‑growing start‑up with ambitious goals, and its culture reflects that. The team is motivated by building meaningful technology, solving hard problems and moving quickly together, embracing collaboration and change as part of start‑up life.​

Individuals thrive here if they enjoy taking ownership, wearing multiple hats and learning quickly, and are comfortable going beyond core hours when work demands it - not because it is expected every day, but because seeing progress matters. The organisation looks for people who want to be part of something being built from the ground up and who bring commitment, curiosity and teamwork to everything they do.​

The role

The business is seeking an exceptional QA & Test Engineer to join the engineering team building cutting‑edge runtime assurance systems for AI and robotics applications. The role holder will play a vital part in developing and assuring safety‑critical embedded software components that underpin the safe and reliable operation of the company’s solutions.​

Reporting to the CTO, the QA & Test Engineer will lead the design, development and execution of test and verification activities for the runtime assurance platform across multiple hardware architectures and real‑time operating systems. The position combines hands‑on technical work with significant influence over QA processes, tooling and continuous improvement.​

Key responsibilities

Lead the design, development and implementation of embedded software for the runtime assurance platform across various hardware architectures and real‑time operating systems.​

Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations and best practices for safety‑critical software development, such as DO‑178C, ISO 26262 and IEC 61508.​

Manage build configuration and CI/CD pipelines, using services such as Jenkins, CloudBuild or AWS CodePipeline.​

Develop and maintain Software‑in‑the‑Loop and Hardware‑in‑the‑Loop test environments, including automated deployment across multiple platforms.​

Integrate performance testing techniques across multiple types of simulation (e.g. Gazebo, rosbag‑based workflows).​

Collaborate with hardware engineers, systems architects and AI/ML specialists to integrate embedded software and test frameworks into the overall system.​

Participate in code reviews, performance optimisation and comprehensive testing (unit, integration and system level) to maintain high quality standards.​

Develop, implement and execute test strategies and verification activities for safety‑critical software, including static and dynamic code analysis using tools such as Rapita RVS, LDRA, VectorCAST or Polyspace.​

Define and maintain test cases, procedures and automation frameworks to ensure consistency and repeatability.​

Support compliance with safety standards (e.g. DO‑178C, ISO 26262, IEC 61508, DEF STAN 00‑55) through rigorous testing and documentation.​

Lead defect reporting, tracking and resolution through structured QA processes, and prepare and present test results, coverage metrics and assurance evidence for internal and external reviews.​

Contribute to continuous improvement of verification and validation processes, tools and best practices.​

Candidate profile

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience, with a strong focus on embedded systems QA and software development and/or testing.​

Hands‑on experience in embedded software testing and QA, with a proven track record in delivering safety‑critical systems.​

Solid understanding of software development methodologies such as Agile, Continuous Integration and Test‑Driven Development.​

Experience with one or more CI/CD pipeline services (e.g. Jenkins, CloudBuild, AWS CodePipeline).​

Experience with infrastructure and automation techniques (e.g. bash, Python) and source control tools such as Git.​

Experience with at least one automated test framework (e.g. pytest, GoogleTest/gtest).​

Experience developing and executing test strategies and verification activities for safety‑critical software, including static and dynamic analysis.​

Strong problem‑solving, analytical and debugging skills.​

Excellent communication and collaboration abilities, with the ability to work effectively in cross‑functional teams.​

Rewards and benefits

Competitive compensation package, dependent on experience.​

Salary sacrifice pension scheme with a 5% matched company contribution.​

Generous holiday allowance.​

EV car scheme and cycle‑to‑work scheme.​

Additional benefits to be introduced as the company grows.​

Candidates will have the opportunity to join a team that is enabling a future in which AI is not only intelligent but also assured, safe and trustworthy.​

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

Automation & Reliability Engineer
Jonathan Lee Recruitment Ltd
Telford
In office
Mid - Senior
ÂŁ52,505
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Automation & Reliability Engineer – Manufacturing / Automation / Controls

My client is an established Tier 1 automotive, and they are seeking an Automation & Reliability Engineer to join our advanced manufacturing facility in Telford. This role focuses on improving equipment reliability, automation performance, and predictive maintenance systems within a high-volume automotive manufacturing environment.

Telford, UK | Permanent | Double Days | 37.5 hours per week

Key Responsibilities

Implement predictive maintenance and condition-based monitoring systems
Lead root cause analysis to reduce equipment downtime
Support automation, PLC control systems, and manufacturing equipment improvements
Use CMMS and maintenance data analytics to drive reliability improvements
Lead and support continuous improvement (CI) projects in Manufacturing Engineering
Collaborate with maintenance, production, and engineering teams to optimise performance
Skills & Experience

Experience in automation engineering, reliability engineering, or controls engineering
Background in manufacturing, automotive, or industrial automation environments
Knowledge of PLC systems, automation equipment, and predictive maintenance technologies
Strong root cause analysis and problem-solving skills
Experience with CMMS / maintenance management systems
Mechanical or Electrical Engineering background preferred
Current or recent roles will include controls engineer, tpm engineer, maintenance project engineer, ppm maintenance engineer, PLC programmer, automation engineer, controls engineer

The Return

Work for a global automotive manufacturer
Competitive remuneration to include salary over ÂŁ52,500
Opportunity to develop expertise in advanced automation and Industry 4.0 technologies
Career growth within a highly automated manufacturing environment
Apply now to join our engineering team in Telford and help drive the future of automation and reliability engineering.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.

In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included

Maintenance Engineer - Electrical / Electronic
Polytec Personnel Ltd
Cambridge
In office
Junior - Mid
ÂŁ45,000
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Location: Cambridge (CB24)
Duration: Permanent
Hours: 8am until 4pm / 9am until 5pm (Monday to Friday)
Salary: Competitive, Company pension, Profit related Pay scheme, Private healthcare.
Job Reference: 35670

Polytec are looking for an Electrical / Electronic Maintenance Engineer for our client based a few miles north of Cambridge. You will be maintaining special purpose machinery, planning your own workload. You should be willing to attend training courses to further your technical knowledge as required.

Requirements:

* A solid background as an electronic / electrical engineer with all round knowledge of various systems essential, mechanical aptitude an advantage.
* Electronic / electrical qualifications to ONC / HNC level desirable
* Computer Literate - Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) experience
* Ability to read circuit and wiring diagrams essential.
* Good soldering skills
* Qualified to BS7671 with 18th Edition Wiring Regulations or other electrical installation qualifications desirable
* Ability to produce calibration/test procedures
* C&G 2391-10 Inspection and Testing advantageous
* High Voltage experience desirable - DC and AC Power supplies
* RF experience, PLC knowledge and high vacuum experience highly desirable

Please contact us as soon as possible for more details or apply below

Machine Tool Service Engineer
Rise Technical Recruitment
Manchester
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
ÂŁ38,000 - ÂŁ40,000
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

(CNC Engineer)

ÂŁ38,000 - ÂŁ40,000 (OTE ÂŁ50k - ÂŁ60k) + Van personal use & Fuel Card + Private healthcare + Premium Overtime Rates + Door-to-Door Pay + Excellent Company Benefits + 12:00 Friday Finish

Homebased - Coving local patch

Will look at candidates from Manchester, Lancashire, Leeds, Liverpool, Sheffield, or surrounding areas

Do you have experience as a Maintenance / Service Engineer working on CNC or Machine Tools?

Are you ready to take the next step in your career with a company that genuinely invests in you, values your expertise, and rewards your hard work?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking, highly respected business offering full OEM training, strong earning potential, and an excellent work-life balance - including an early 12:00 finish every Friday.

You’ll be part of a supportive and skilled engineering team, working for a company known for delivering first-class service and technical excellence. With continuous training and development, you’ll have the chance to sharpen your skills, gain OEM certifications, and establish yourself as a true specialist in the field.

Enjoy the benefits of door-to-door pay, structured overtime opportunities to boost your earnings (ÂŁ50,000-ÂŁ60,000 OTE), and the autonomy of managing your own day while travelling directly from home to customer sites. Your work will focus on servicing and repairing high-quality CNC machinery across the North, with occasional UK-wide support when required.

This role is ideal for an electrically biased or multi-skilled CNC Service Engineer with fault-finding experience who is looking for stability, progression, and recognition.

The Role:
* CNC Machine Tool Service Engineer
* Door-to-door pay
* ÂŁ50,000 - ÂŁ60,000 On-Target Earnings (including overtime)
* OEM training and ongoing professional development
* Service, maintenance, and repair of CNC machinery
* Early finish every Friday
The Person:
* Proven experience on CNC / machine tools
* electrical fault-finding ability
* Experience with Fanuc, Siemens, or Heidenhain controls
* Based in or within commutable distance of Manchester
* Full UK Driving Licence
Benefits
* Company van with fuel card - available for personal use
* Private healthcare cover
* Early 12:00pm finish every Friday
* Enhanced overtime pay at 1.5x and 2x rates
* 33 days annual leave
* Performance-based bonus scheme

BBBH(phone number removed)
To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click “Apply Now” or contact Christopher Palmer-White at Rise Technical Recruitment.

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

Maintenance Engineer ( FMCG / 3.5 days per week )
Rise Technical Recruitment
Preston
In office
Junior - Mid
ÂŁ40,000
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

ÂŁ40,000 - ÂŁ45,000 + Days + Overtime (1.5x) + Progression + Training + Benefits

Preston, (commutable from Burnley, Blackburn, Leyland, Darwen & surrounding areas

Are you an Maintenance Engineer with a food manufacturing background looking to join a leading manufacturer offering great benefits and plenty of progression opportunities?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a multi billion pound manufacturer within a stable industry where you will receive training from experienced Engineers.

The company are well established in their industry and have seen continued growth. They are now looking to recruit a number of Engineers.

You will carry out planned and reactive maintenance on the company’s modern equipment while also learning to play a key role in the development and implementation of continuous improvement strategies across the manufacturing site.

This role would suit a Maintenance Engineer looking to join an industry leading Manufacturer offering overtime and opportunities for progression.

The Role:
*Maintenance Engineer
* Maintenance and repair of specialist manufacturing machinery
*Days based

The Person:
* Engineer from a Food background
*Wanting to join established company
*Wants to develop skillset through technical training

BBBH(phone number removed)
to be considered for further roles, please click “Apply Now” or contact Tom at Rise Technical Recruitment.

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

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

Fire & Security Installation Engineer
Rise Technical Recruitment
Cardiff
In office
Junior - Mid
ÂŁ30,000 - ÂŁ36,000
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Cardiff

(Covering South Wales)

ÂŁ30,000 - ÂŁ36,000 + Overtime + Door to Door Travel + Successful Nationwide Business + Company Vehicle + Phone + Fuel Card + Long-Term Career Prospects + Training + Company Benefits

Excellent opportunity for a Fire & Security Installation Engineer to join a successful national business, offering long-term career prospects and overtime/door to door travel allowing you to boost your earnings.

On offer is the chance to join a national engineering solutions business who are in a phase of rapid expansion, offering a long-term role with career development and ongoing training.

This company have been established for over 30 years and have over 100 staff in the business, they pride themselves on having an excellent culture which is exemplified by their high staff retention.

In this role you will be covering South, to carry out the installation of a wide range of security systems in the commercial sector. You will be working on, Security Alarm Systems, CCTV and Access Control.

This is a great chance to join a national business, in a full-time role with long-term career progression and training on offer as well as overtime to boost your earnings.

THE ROLE:
*Installation of all security system disciplines (CCTV/Access Control etc.)
*Covering South Wales
*Overtime available

THE PERSON:
*Experience working on Fire/Security Installations
*Ideally based along South Wales
*Full clean driving license

Reference Number - BBBH(phone number removed)

Swansea, Cardiff, Bridgend, Port Talbot, Newport, South Wales.

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

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