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Multi-Skills Maintenance Engineer
Acorn by Synergie
North West England
In office
Mid - Senior
£22,000
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Knowsley, Liverpool | Competitive Salary | Nights 10pm-6am | Monday-Friday | Permanent

Introduction

Acorn by Synergie are searching for a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join our client, a well-established manufacturing business based in Knowsley, Liverpool, on a permanent night shift basis. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the role supports the efficient operation of the factory by delivering effective electrical and mechanical maintenance, ensuring plant reliability and consistent achievement of business targets in line with the planned maintenance programme.

Key Duties

  • Carry out routine physical and visual inspections of site machinery.
  • Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM) tasks as issued by the Engineering Manager.
  • Respond promptly to machine breakdowns, diagnosing and resolving mechanical and electrical faults.
  • Complete repairs, upgrades, and new equipment installations across the site.
  • Minimise equipment downtime through effective fault-finding and proactive maintenance.
  • Conduct system checks to ensure safe and reliable operation.
  • Carry out all duties safely, in full compliance with company Health & Safety and Hygiene policies.
  • Work closely with subcontractors, ensuring permits, risk assessments, and method statements are in place and followed.
  • Liaise with site supervisors and senior management in the absence of the Engineering Manager.
  • Provide accurate information and regular progress updates to management as required.

Requirements

  • Time-served Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer with strong 50/50 mechanical and electrical skill set.
  • Recognised engineering apprenticeship and ONC qualification or higher.
  • Solid understanding of electrical regulations, including 17th or 18th Edition certification.
  • Proven PLC fault-finding and diagnostic experience.
  • Hands-on experience with pneumatics, hydraulics, and steam boilers in a manufacturing or industrial environment.

What We Offer

  • Permanent night shift role.
  • Competitive salary.
  • Monday-Friday working pattern.

Interested?

Apply now to join a skilled engineering team and advance your career.

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.

Dual Fuel Engineer
Sureserve Group
Multiple locations
In office
Junior - Mid
£39,140 - £53,700
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

About Sureserve Energy Services Meters:

Sureserve Energy Services Meters (formerly Providor), a proud subsidiary of Sureserve Group Limited, is a leading provider of domestic smart meter installations across the UK, working with three of the “Big Six” energy suppliers. We are dedicated to advancing energy efficiency and sustainability through innovative metering solutions. Our mission is to empower consumers and businesses with accurate, real-time data, enabling informed energy decisions.

As we continue to expand through securing new contracts and maintaining strong relationships with our valued clients, we are looking to grow our team with skilled Dual Fuel Engineers on a permanent basis. At Sureserve Energy Services Meters, excellence is one of our core values, and it drives us to consistently deliver exceptional service, fostering long-term success with our customers. If you’re looking for a stable and rewarding career with excellent opportunities for growth, we’d love to hear from you!

Purpose of the role:

  • To exchange gas and electricity meters in customers homes.
  • Provide a first class after-care service which includes a full demonstration to the customer on using their new meter.
  • Repairing and maintaining meters after initial install.

Banding A - Dual Fuel Engineer - £39,140 per annum

Banding B - 3 Phase / Medium Pressure / EV Engineer - £40,755 per annum

OTE for DF only engineer £48-53K uncapped

Performance bonus

Weekly meter fit bonus scheme

£60 per month lunch expenses

What We Offer:

We offer a range of benefits designed to support your lifestyle whilst working for Sureserve and outside of work, some of these include:

  • Competitive salary
  • Contributory Pension scheme
  • Life assurance
  • 29 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption leave, and other family friendly policies such as carers leave, neonatal leave, IVF, and assisted conception leave
  • Sureserve Benefits Hub, accessing over 1000s retail discounts
  • Virtual GP service, 24/7, 365 days, available for employees and your immediate family
  • Employee assistance programme (EAP), available 24/7. 365 days, for employees and your immediate family
  • Bike2Work scheme

Sureserve is an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to nurturing a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status.

Qualifications and Key skills required:

  • MET1
  • CCN1/CMA1/CMA3
  • Single phase electric
  • MOCOPA (1a and 1c)
  • REGT1 and polyphase electric (desirable not essential)
  • Full UK Driving licence
  • Minimum of 6 months experience in fitting dual fuel smart meters
  • 3 phase or single-off multi is advantageous

Resonable Adjustments

As part of our commitment to Inclusivity, we offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process for individuals who may require them. If you feel you need any adjustments, please contact .

Pre-employment Checks

Successful applicants will be subject to eligibility checks with a 3rd party, including the right to work in the UK and DBS checks.

Location - BATH

*Terms and conditions apply

Full job description available upon request -

Senior Controls Engineer
JAM Recruitment Ltd
Manchester
Hybrid
Senior
£65,000
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Are you a skilled Controls Engineer with a passion for cutting-edge automation? We’re recruiting for a dynamic, growing engineering firm that designs and delivers bespoke automated systems for leading industries worldwide. Join a talented team where your expertise in robotics, PLC programming, and system design will shape innovative solutions from concept to completion.

The Role

As a Controls Engineer, you’ll collaborate with mechanical and electrical design experts to create and commission custom machinery. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you’ll:

  • Design and program PLC software from scratch, develop HMI screens, and integrate robots (e.g., ABB, KUKA, FANUC, Yaskawa).
  • Produce technical documentation (e.g., FDS, manuals, risk assessments) to meet UK and international standards.
  • Commission equipment, ensuring successful FAT and SAT, while providing on-site customer support and training.
  • Drive continuous improvement across projects and processes, working with diverse stakeholders to deliver excellence.

What We’re Looking For

  • Technical Skills: Proven experience with Siemens (TIA Portal) and Rockwell (RSLogix, WinCC) software, robotics, and automation systems. Familiarity with vision/sensing systems and pneumatics/hydraulics is a plus.
  • Industry Experience: Around 6+ years in controls engineering, ideally within sectors like food, automotive, aerospace, or pharmaceuticals.
  • Qualifications: Degree (or equivalent, e.g., HND/HNC/BTEC) in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics Engineering, or Computer Science.
  • Key Attributes: Strong problem-solving, excellent communication, and time management skills. Ability to perform technical calculations and interpret data under pressure.
  • Travel: Willingness to travel across the UK and occasionally abroad for site support and customer engagements.
  • Mindset: Motivated, collaborative, and committed to professionalism and integrity in all interactions.

Why Join?

  • Generous salary with overtime opportunities.
  • Flexible 38-hour week (Mon-Thu 8:00-15:00, Fri 8:00-13:00) and generous holiday allowance.
  • Work on groundbreaking projects using the latest robotics, servo, and PLC technologies.
  • Be part of a supportive team driving innovation in automation.

Ready to Apply?

If you’re an enthusiastic engineer ready to take on bespoke automation challenges, we’d love to hear from you. Submit your CV today to explore this exciting opportunity with a leader in the automation sector.

Site Automation Engineer
Omega Resource Group
Warrington
In office
Mid - Senior
£55,000
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Warrington

Circa £59,000 + Bonus

Rotating Shift (3 Week Pattern followed by 7 off)

Due to significant investment and automation activities on a large world class manufacturing site, we have a recruitment drive for PLC biased Electrical Controls Engineers. Newly created roles!

Reporting to the Site Controls & Automation Manager, you will be responsible for automation, controls and electrical systems of the production plant.

Key Responsibilities – Site Automation Engineer

Responsible for the development, implementation, documentation, test and maintenance of software, for:

Inverter drives

Programmable safety systems

PLCs

Servo drives

SCADA system

Operator interface (HMI) screens

Train and provide advice to Engineers and Operators as required

PLC alterations & improvements

New installations, including programming of software

Ensuring machines and equipment are safe, working efficiently and fit for purpose

You’ll collaborate across teams and contribute to key improvement projects, while gaining experience with a variety of control systems

Diagnose and troubleshoot complex machine faults to reduce downtime

Develop automation skills and techniques through OEM training

Coach and mentor Maintenance Engineers on control systems

Proactive in detecting, reporting, diagnosing and predicting potential or existing software and electronic issues on all equipment

You’ll be involved in fault-finding, diagnostics, and implementing permanent solutions to ensure safety, quality, and efficiency

Requirements & Qualifications – Site Automation Engineer

Must possess an electrical engineering qualification (HNC/HND Level)

A working knowledge of PLC systems and HMI software

Experience maintaining electrical/control systems on complex process and/or high-speed production equipment

Experience troubleshooting, testing, and repairing instrumentation devices

Experience in PLC touch screen controls and electrical maintenance

Problem solving and root cause analysis experience

PLC programming skills

Time served Electrical Engineer

Automation / Controls apprentice with several years post qualification work experience within a manufacturing environment

HNC in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Ability to fault find and implement program modifications on a range of PLCs & SCADA

Knowledge of servo drives and inverters

Experience of fault-finding on industrial communication networks

Experience of designing & modifying control circuits and program logic

What we can offer – Site Automation Engineer

Best-in-class learning and development support from day one

Yearly Bonus

Matched Pension up to 12%

An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.

25 days holiday + bank holidays with the option to buy additional plus 7 days off every 4 weeks on working pattern

Share save scheme and exceptional reward events

For more information on this role, please contact Andrew Haddon on 01453 796617 or send a copy of your CV to

For details of other opportunities available within your chosen field please visit our website

Role would suit someone with a background as: an electrical maintenance engineer, PLC engineer, Automation Engineer or Electrical Engineer in a manufacturing environment

Omega is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors.

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Dual Fuel Smart Meter Engineer
Sert Group Limited
Multiple locations
In office
Junior - Mid
£60,000
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Dual Fuel Engineer Permanent Position

Salary: £44,000 per annum
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Holiday: 20 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays

We are recruiting an experienced Dual Fuel Engineer to join our growing team. This permanent role offers excellent earning potential, strong benefits, and long-term job security with a company that genuinely values its engineers.

The Role

  • Installation, exchange, and maintenance of dual fuel smart meters
  • Delivering a high standard of customer service on every visit
  • Working safely and in compliance with all industry regulations
  • Completing job documentation accurately and on time

What Were Looking For

  • Minimum of 12 months dual fuel experience
  • Relevant industry qualifications (MOCoPA, MET1, or equivalent)
  • Full UK driving licence with no more than 6 points
  • Strong customer service and communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and manage your workload

What We Offer

  • £44,000 annual salary
  • 20 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays
  • Company vehicle and fuel card
  • Tools, PPE, and uniform provided
  • Ongoing support and career development opportunities

Additional Rates & Availability

  • Standby: £190 per week
  • Emergency call-outs (MonFri after 17:00): £60 per hour
  • Saturday: £60 per hour
  • Sunday & Bank Holidays: £80 per hour
  • Call-out payments are made from the time you leave home until you return

Apply now to secure a permanent role with a stable, growing company that recognises and rewards skilled engineers.

Software Engineer - PLC and HMIs
Employment Solutions Limited
Rossendale
Hybrid
Mid
£60,000
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

We have a fantastic opportunity for a talented Software Engineer with experience coding PLCs and HMIs to join their growing team, which is expanding in line with the whole business going through a growth period.

This position will be heavily design focus, with trips to sites.

As a Software Engineer, the successful candidate will be responsible for:

  • Writing and developing software required for customer projects - mostly Siemens and Allen Bradley.
  • Testing all software to ensure it produces the correct results.
  • Installing software for customer projects, ensuring there are no faults which could result in delays to project plans.
  • Attending handover meetings with other Engineers regarding projects.

The ideal candidate for the Software Engineer role should possess:

  • A strong background in software development, particularly in PLC and HMI systems.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to tasks.
  • The ability to manage workloads and priorities effectively.
  • Strong communication skills to interact with team members and clients.

In return you’ll receive a salary of up to £60k (DOE), 25 days holiday rising with tenure, Private Medical, a company bonus amongst other benefits.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a family owned company that values innovation and teamwork. If you are ready to take the next step in your career, apply today and become part of a forward-thinking organization that is committed to excellence in the field of software engineering.

If this is of interest, get in touch today with Mark Dorey email on , or call 0161 416 6296!

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Frequently asked questions
In Manchester, you can find a variety of Firmware Engineer roles including embedded systems development, IoT device firmware, automotive firmware engineering, and consumer electronics firmware.
Employers typically seek experience with C and C++ programming, knowledge of real-time operating systems (RTOS), debugging tools, hardware interfacing, and familiarity with communication protocols like SPI, I2C, and UART.
Yes, many companies in Manchester offer remote and hybrid working options for Firmware Engineers, allowing for flexible work arrangements depending on the employer and project requirements.
The average salary for Firmware Engineers in Manchester generally ranges from £35,000 to £55,000 per year, depending on experience, skills, and the specific employer.
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