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Design Engineer
Magnus Search UK
Peterborough
Hybrid
Graduate - Junior
£45,000
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Join a global leader in water and process solutions, where innovation, sustainability, and people are at the heart of everything we do.

With operations in over 130 countries and a workforce of more than 10,000 employees worldwide, the organisation combines deep technical expertise with a collaborative, forward-thinking culture. This enables the delivery of intelligent, practical solutions to some of the worlds most complex water, wastewater, and industrial process challenges.

The business offers a diverse portfolio of products and services, including advanced equipment, specialist chemicals, and digital technologies. These solutions help customers improve efficiency, reduce costs, and protect vital water resources, all while meeting increasingly demanding environmental standards.

Working across a wide range of industriesfrom food and beverage to energy, pharmaceuticals, and manufacturingthe organisation plays a critical role in supporting sustainable industrial growth.

Employees are given the opportunity to develop their careers within a truly international environment, supported by structured training, ongoing learning, and clear progression pathways. The company fosters a culture of curiosity, collaboration, and continuous improvement, empowering individuals to make a real impact.

By combining innovation with purpose, the organisation is helping shape a more sustainable futurereducing water consumption, lowering energy use, and delivering solutions that benefit both customers and the environment.

Design Engineer’s Role

As a Design Engineer, you will report to the Global Engineering and Asset Leader, with day-to-day reporting to the Team Leader. You will play a key role in design engineering activities at the Peterborough facility, as well as supporting global asset design initiatives.

You will be naturally curious, keen to understand how systems work, and motivated to identify opportunities for improvement. A service-focused design approach is essential, with an emphasis on delivering smarter, faster, and higher-quality solutions that drive cost efficiency and on-time delivery.

You will be flexible and collaborative, willing to support colleagues during busy periods. A strong appreciation of customer needs is essential.

The role involves a mix of office-based work, time on the shop floor, and occasional site visits or customer meetings. As you develop, there will be opportunities to progress towards a Project Engineer role.

Design Engineer’s Key Responsibilities

  • Develop 3D models using SolidWorks or AutoCAD, and produce detailed fabrication drawings
  • Support the design and project engineering of mobile water treatment assets, including Build, Own and Operate (BOO) plants and fleet upgrades
  • Work closely with the design team to develop and refine engineering designs
  • Select appropriate materials and equipment in line with specifications and certification requirements
  • Manage deliverables for customer-facing projects
  • Use SAP for material master data, inventory, drawings, and bills of materials (BOM)
  • Support Environment, Health & Safety (EHS), quality processes, Management of Change (MOC), and HAZOP activities
  • Assist in sourcing suppliers and components, including technical evaluation of quotations
  • Provide support to manufacturing engineering and drawing management across multiple global sites (including Peterborough, Wuxi, Norfolk, Minnetonka, and Guelph)
  • Support commercial engineering, mobile project management teams, and plant operations
  • Assist with training and mentoring of interns, new starters, and external engineering support
  • Conduct site visits and as-built surveys

Design Engineer’s Qualifications and Experience

  • Degree qualification (BSc, MEng, or MSc) in Engineering preferably Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, Electrical, or Environmental
  • Minimum of 23 years relevant experience, or equivalent industrial placement experience within the water industry
  • Experience with SAP
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD and SolidWorks

Design Engineer’s Benefits:

  • Salary between £35000 and up to £45000 DOE
  • 26 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, with the option to buy or sell additional days
  • Private healthcare (with the option to add family members)
  • Dental plan offering cover or cashback on treatments
  • Enhanced maternity pay (13 weeks at full pay)
  • Enhanced paternity pay (2 weeks at full pay)
  • Adoption leave: 13 weeks full pay for primary carers and 2 weeks for co-parents
  • Support for carers, including flexible working arrangements
  • Lifestyle account with matched contributions up to £360
  • Discounted gym memberships
  • One paid volunteering day per year
  • Employer pension contribution of 10% (based on a 5% employee contribution)
  • Share purchase options at preferential rates
  • Salary sacrifice schemes
  • Life assurance of 10x annual salary
  • Income protection for up to 5 years (up to 60% of salary), plus lump sum support if unable to return to work

Unfortunately, due to time restrictions we cannot respond to every applicant, in the event that we havent contacted you within 48 hours please take it you have not been successful for this particular role, but your details will be kept on file and considered for all future vacancies.

We are an equal opportunities agency and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

We are acting on behalf of the client as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer
Pioneer Selection
Huntingdon
In office
Junior - Mid
£40,000
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Maintenance Engineer

Salary - £39,000 - £42,000

Location: Huntingdon

A market leading industrial manufacturing company are looking for a Maintenance Engineer to join the team at their high-speed manufacturing facility within the Huntingdon area. The successful multi skilled maintenance engineer will be working as part of a team of engineers focussing on preventative maintenance and breakdowns.

Sector - Factory Maintenance

Non-Negotiable Requirements for the Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer:

  • Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Requirements for the Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer:

  • Industrial/ Manufacturing experience

Desirable Requirements for the Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer:

  • Previous experience working as a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer in the UK.
  • Engineering Qualifications

If you are interested in this role and feel that you have the right skills then please click apply at the bottom of this advert.

For further details contact Nathan Davis at Pioneer Selection

As a registered candidate with Pioneer Selection Ltd, you automatically become eligible for our referral scheme.

You will receive £250 for every candidate we place in permanent employment who has been recommended by you. Terms and Conditions apply please see our website for further details.

Field Service Engineer
Orange Monkey Recruitment Ltd
Peterborough
In office
Junior - Mid
£40,000
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Salary: £44,000 + Company Van

Location: Peterborough (field-based)

Shift: Monday to Friday, days

Want a role where youre trusted, developed, and out in the field making a real impact every day?

This is an opportunity for a Field Service Engineer to join a growing and well-respected engineering business supporting the food manufacturing sector. With a strong pipeline of work and continued investment, this role offers long-term stability, technical variety, and the chance to build a career as a true specialist in your field.

This position would suit a Field Service Engineer who values autonomy, development, and variety over purely chasing the highest salary. Youll be given the freedom to manage your own day, the support to develop your skills, and the opportunity to work across a wide range of equipment and customer sites.

As a Field Service Engineer, youll become a trusted expert that clients rely on someone who adds value, solves problems, and represents the engineering function with confidence.

What Youll Be Doing: Field Service Engineer

Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance across a range of food manufacturing equipment
Installing and commissioning machinery at customer sites
Diagnosing faults across electrical and mechanical systems
Responding to breakdowns efficiently to minimise downtime
Building strong, professional relationships with customers on site
Working independently while staying connected to the wider engineering team

What Were Looking For: Field Service Engineer

A multi-skilled Field Service Engineer with both mechanical and electrical experience
Strong hands-on background in maintenance, installation, and fault-finding
A self-motivated engineer who enjoys working independently
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Confident communicator who builds trust with customers
Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel

Whats on Offer:

Salary: Up to £44,000 + company van
High level of autonomy and trust in your role as a Field Service Engineer
Ongoing training and development across specialist food industry equipment
Opportunity to build long-term career progression within a growing business
Stable, Monday to Friday days role with no shift work
Variety of work across different sites, keeping the role engaging and challenging

Location: Peterborough (field-based)
Job: Field Service Engineer
Shifts: Monday to Friday, days

If youre a Field Service Engineer who wants variety, independence, and the chance to grow into a true specialist, this is your next move.

Workshop Engineer (Plant & LGV)
Interaction - Northampton
Peterborough
In office
Junior - Mid
£35,000
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Job Role: Workshop Engineer
Location: Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
Salary: £37,000-£39,000 base salary + overtime @ 1.5X (OTE £45,000+ per annum)
Hours: 7:00-16:30 Monday to Friday / Flexible hours available
Job Type: Full time, Permanent

The package:

  • Pay review after 6-month probation period to increase to up to £41,000 per annum base salary
  • 25 days Annual Leave + Public Holidays
  • Overtime readily available and paid at 1.5x / 2x on Sundays if available
  • Company pension scheme – 4% employer contribution
  • Life assurance
  • Health care and health shield schemes – discounted GP, dental and optician appointments

The Responsibilities:

  • Build and test wiring looms and chassis mounts for an array of automotive machinery, including road sweepers, gritters and spreaders.
  • Diagnose and fault-find complex technical issues and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
  • Collaborate with clients to understand their specific requirements and provide expert recommendations.
  • Read and interpret detailed mechanical and electrical drawings and schematics to assist with fault-finding and testing of both mechanical and electrical systems.
  • Assist with the service and refurbishment of heavy automotive machinery.
  • Keep detailed records of service activities, parts used, and work completed for accurate reporting

The Requirements:

  • Previous experience working in the Plant, Automotive, HGV or Agricultural industry (essential)
  • Previous experience working with hydraulics and pneumatics, alongside mechanical and electrical capabilities (essential)
  • Electrical and/or Mechanical fault finding, repair & service experience (essential)
  • Proven experience to read electrical diagrams and schematics, with strong electrical fault-finding capabilities (essential)
  • Relevant qualifications NVQ or City and Guilds in mechanical/electrical engineering (advantageous)
  • Full UK Drivers License

Interaction Recruitment have specialist consultants across the majority of industries within the UK, including but not limited to, Finance & IT, Technical & Engineering, Industrial, Commercial and Hospitality. We offer both temporary and permanent support. For more information regarding the position or to discuss any other opportunities, you can reach Reegan on 07969154727 or email

Thank you for taking the time, we hope to speak in the near future

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Maintenance Engineer
ATA Recruitment
Corby
In office
Junior - Mid
£50,000
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Maintenance Engineer (Electrical bias), £50,000, Corby Northamptonshire, 4 on 4 off days and nights.

OTE of plus £55,000 thanks to overtime (paid at 1.5x) and bonuses, pension, plus other site-specific benefits.

The Opportunity

We are recruiting for a maintenance engineer to join a large, well-invested state-of-the-art automated cold storage facility. performing both planned and reactive maintenance at heights of up to 120ft, in temperatures as low as -23°C. This is a high-performing facility with state-of-the-art machinery and an experienced engineering team. You’ll benefit from an excellent rota that allows for regular long weekends off while earning a strong base salary and enjoying long-term job security.

The Role

As a maintenance engineer, you’ll work with a range of heavy-duty automated machinery including:

  • conveyors, cranes, monorails
  • Cooling systems, oxygen reduction systems for fire suppressants

Your focus will be 50% reactive and 50% PPM, using a tablet system for job tracking. You’ll need to be confident working with hydraulics, pneumatics, gearboxes, bearings, shafts, and chains. Fabrication and welding experience is a plus.

The Person We’re Looking For

To succeed in this role as a maintenance engineer, you’ll need:

  • A strong background in mechanical maintenance within industrial, logistics or manufacturing environments
  • Experience working on gearboxes, motors, belts, pulleys, hydraulics, and pneumatics
  • Confidence with strip-downs, rebuilds, and reactive mechanical fault diagnosis
  • An NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, or equivalent qualification in engineering (ex-Forces welcome)
  • A proactive attitude and flexibility for overtime and development

This is an ideal role for a maintenance engineer who wants to develop their career in a stable, well-backed facility with real progression and training opportunities.

Why apply?

Joining our client, you will be joining a business that place emphasis on training, development and progression of their engineers. The site in Northamptonshire is one of their most established and an important cog in the company wheel, it’s a large profit contributor providing extreme job security. You will be joining a company that look after their engineer’s future, progressing them to level 4.

If you think you are the right maintenance engineer for this market leader, please press apply, call Sam on, or email your CV too

ATA Recruitment specialises in Manufacturing, Infrastructure, Civil, Transportation and general Engineering recruitment on both a permanent and contract basis – for more opportunities like this one, visit our website

ATA is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation

Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer
Engineering
Peterborough
In office
Mid
Private salary
RECENTLY POSTED

Peterborough

Salary - Negotiable DOE

Monday - Friday days.

Your new role:

Based in Peterborough, you will be joining the UK’s leading water/ clean water equipment and processing manufacturing business, who now, due to continued growth, are looking for a Multi Skilled Maintenance engineer to join their engineering team.Offering a range of industry-leading benefits, including private healthcare, a generous holiday allowance and other perks, this is an excellent time to join this fast-expanding company in a hands-on maintenance role!

Key Responsibilities & Duties:

  • Perform planned, preventative and reactive maintenance on machinery and equipment across the plant
  • Mechanical & Electrical fault-finding
  • Fulfilment of facility maintenance tasks
  • Installation of new equipment and machinery
  • Work to HSE standards set at the site.
  • Complete testing of electrical circuits and panels

This is just a summed-up list, and other duties will be required.

Skills & Experience required:

  • Previous experience in a similar Mechanical and/or electrical maintenance role
  • Electrical qualifications (NVQ3 in electrical-based units, City and Guilds Level 3 in electrical installations or equivalent)
  • Ability to fault find both mechanically and electrically
  • Experience in a similar fast-paced factory/plant environment
  • Qualifications such as 18th edition would be highly desirable.
  • Able to work individually and/or within a team environment

What you need to do now if you’re interested in this role:

Click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV or call us now. If this job isn’t quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us now on 01603580180 for a confidential discussion about your career.

Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C’s, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Senior Design Engineer
83zero Limited
Peterborough
In office
Senior
£45/hour - £47/hour
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Job Title: Senior Design Engineer
Location: Peterborough (5 days onsite)
Rate: £47.04 per hour
Contract Length: 24 months

Overview:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Design Engineer to support major new product development programmes within a globally recognised engineering environment. This role focuses on delivering robust design solutions for advanced engine systems.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and development of engine components (castings, geartrain, valvetrain, drivetrain, in-cylinder components)
  • Support system-level design (cooling, lubrication, breather, FEAD)
  • Lead project tasks and manage deliverables
  • Perform FMEA and risk analysis
  • Create and release engineering drawings and documentation
  • Work closely with suppliers using APQP methodologies
  • Participate in design reviews and validation activities

Requirements:

  • Minimum 6 years’ experience in design engineering
  • Advanced CAD skills (Creo preferred)
  • Strong understanding of IC engine systems and components
  • Knowledge of casting, machining, and manufacturing processes
  • Experience with assembly principles and design validation
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Desirable Skills:

  • Experience with Teamcenter or similar systems
  • Background in FMEA and validation processes
  • Off-highway or diesel engine experience
  • Knowledge of alternative fuels or spark ignition systems
  • Familiarity with APQP

Additional Information:

  • 5 days onsite (flexibility aligned with business needs)
  • Long-term contract with strong project pipeline

APPLY NOW to be part of a forward-thinking engineering team working on innovative and sustainable solutions.

Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer
Pioneer Selection Ltd
Huntingdon
In office
Junior - Mid
£39,000 - £42,000
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Maintenance Engineer

Salary - £39,000 - £42,000

Location: Huntingdon

A market leading industrial manufacturing company are looking for a Maintenance Engineer to join the team at their high-speed manufacturing facility within the Huntingdon area. The successful multi skilled maintenance engineer will be working as part of a team of engineers focussing on preventative maintenance and breakdowns.

Sector - Factory Maintenance

Non-Negotiable Requirements for the Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer:

  • Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Requirements for the Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer:

  • Industrial/ Manufacturing experience

Desirable Requirements for the Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer:

  • Previous experience working as a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer in the UK.
  • Engineering Qualifications

If you are interested in this role and feel that you have the right skills then please click apply at the bottom of this advert.

For further details contact Nathan Davis at Pioneer Selection

As a registered candidate with Pioneer Selection Ltd, you automatically become eligible for our referral scheme.

You will receive £250 for every candidate we place in permanent employment who has been recommended by you. Terms and Conditions apply please see our website for further details.

Senior Design Engineer
Randstad Construction & Property
Peterborough
In office
Senior
£30/hour - £35/hour
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Senior Design Engineer (Contract)Location: Peterborough (100% On-site)Pay Rate: £30-35 per hour Duration: 24 Months (Likely to extend)Working Hours: Mon-Thu (08:30-16:45), Fri (08:30-16:15) The OpportunityOur client, a global leader in the Industrial Power Systems sector, is seeking an experienced Design Engineer to join their Base Engine Team in Peterborough. This is a high-impact role focused on "clean-sheet" design work, developing brand-new products and innovative green energy solutions for new markets. Your RoleYou will be responsible for designing and packaging complex engine components from the ground up. This role involves taking ownership of challenging requirements within New Product Introduction (NPI) projects, ensuring all designs meet functional, durability, and manufacturing standards. Key ResponsibilitiesDesign & Packaging: Create complex geometry for engine components including major castings (aluminum and cast iron), geartrains, valvetrains, and in-cylinder components. System Integration: Contribute to the development of cooling, lubrication, and breather systems. Risk Mitigation: Conduct FMEAs to identify design risks and establish validation requirements. Supplier Collaboration: Work closely with global manufacturing sites and external suppliers using APQP methodologies. Technical Documentation: Generate high-quality drawings and data in CREO to support prototype and volume production releases. Candidate RequirementsTechnical Skills: CAD Expertise: Expert-level proficiency in CREO (CREO 10 preferred) with at least 6 years of design experience. Engine Knowledge: A deep understanding of Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) operation and subsystems. Manufacturing: Solid grasp of casting and machining processes for complex components. Data Management: Familiarity with TeamCentre or similar PLM software. Soft Skills: Self-motivated with the ability to lead sub-project deliverables. Strong communication skills for technical writing and team presentations. A collaborative mindset for working within a multi-disciplined global team. Education & Experience: A degree or HNC in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering (or equivalent experience). 3 to 5 years of experience specifically within diesel, off-highway, or aerospace industries.Apply today! Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer
Pioneer Selection
Spalding
In office
Mid
£55,000
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

MULTI-SKILLED MAINTENANCE ENGINEER

Job Title - Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer
Location - Spalding
Salary: £56,000
Shift: 12 hours Nights

Job Role of the Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer.
A superb opportunity has arisen for a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a supportive and collaborative engineering team within a busy manufacturing site. The Multi Skilled Engineer will join a team of engineers to support the day to day planned and reactive maintenance programme. The company prides itself on a positive working culture where teamwork and mutual respect are at the centre of daily operations.

You will be responsible for both electrical and mechanical maintenance, responding to breakdowns, completing planned preventative maintenance, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across site machinery.

Sector – Factory Maintenance

Non-Negotiable Requirements of the Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer
Multi-skilled maintenance experience within an industrial manufacturing environment.
Hands on experience with pre-planned, reactive and breakdown maintenance in fast paced industrial factory.

Requirements for the Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer.
Electrical and mechanical fault-finding experience.
Engineering qualification (Electrical or Mechanical).
Experience working within a manufacturing environment.

Desirable Requirements for the Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer.
Experience working as a Maintenance Engineer in the Manufacturing sector
Experience with working on PLC’s, ideally being able to fault find using inputs and outputs

The Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer will benefit from:
Working for a recognised market-leading business.
Excellent benefits package including pension, life insurance, and gym access.
Training and development opportunities for engineers.

If you are interested in this role and feel that you have the right skills, then please click apply at the bottom of this advert.

For further details contact Waheed Anjum at Pioneer Selection

As a registered candidate with Pioneer Selection Ltd, you automatically become eligible for our referral scheme.

You will receive £250 for every candidate we place in permanent employment who has been recommended by you. Terms and Conditions apply please see our website for further details.

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