MAINTENANCE ENGINEER / ACCRINGTON / COMPETITIVE BASIC SALARY & BENEFITS

Isothane Ltd is a leading manufacturer in the polyurethane industry, supplying high-quality materials to sectors such as construction, insulation, and industrial applications. As we continue to expand and improve our operations, we are seeking an experienced and proactive Maintenance Engineer to join our team.

As a Maintenance Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient running of our production equipment and plant assets. You’ll work closely with production teams to minimise downtime, carry out preventative maintenance, and support continuous improvement initiatives across the site.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and overtime opportunities.
• Pension scheme plus additional benefits.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• The chance to work in a growing, innovative, and supportive environment.
• Opportunities to contribute to major site improvement and expansion projects.

Key Responsibilities of the Maintenance Engineer Role:

• Perform planned and reactive maintenance on machinery, pumps, mixers and chemical processing equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues.
• Support installation, commissioning, and optimisation of new production equipment.
• Ensure compliance with site safety standards, PU-specific chemical handling protocols, and regulatory requirements (e.g., COMAH, ATEX where applicable).
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and contribute to the development of maintenance schedules.
• Collaborate with Technical, production, and HSE teams to implement reliability improvements.
• Identify and drive opportunities for efficiency, energy reduction, and equipment performance enhancements.

About You:

• Time-served apprenticeship or recognised qualification in Mechanical, Electrical, or Multi-Skilled Engineering.
• Experience in a chemical, polymer, coatings, or manufacturing environment (PU or chemical processing experience highly desirable).
• Strong diagnostic and problem-solving ability.
• Knowledge of PLCs, instrumentation, and automated systems is a plus.
• Safety-conscious with a strong understanding of process risk and safe work systems.
• Excellent communication skills and a proactive, hands-on approach.

How to Apply

If you’re a dedicated engineer who takes pride in keeping complex equipment running at its best, we’d love to hear from you. APPLY NOW for immediate consideration.

Hybrid - 2 days working from home

Are you an experienced Control Engineer ready to take technical ownership of complex projects?
Do you enjoy leading from the front while remaining hands-on with PLC and SCADA development?
Are you looking for a role where your decisions shape standards, safety and delivery?

What’s in it for you?
£50,000 - £60,000 salary
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
5% pension contribution
Private healthcare
Death in service benefit
2 days working from home
Option to purchase up to 5 additional holidays
Employee assistance programme
Overtime available

What will you be doing?
Taking technical responsibility for complex control system projects from design through to commissioning
Acting as Lead Engineer on allocated projects, setting technical direction and ensuring quality standards are met
Overseeing and supporting engineers, reviewing designs and resolving technical challenges
Translating user requirements into robust PLC, SCADA and HMI solutions
Defining system architectures, network design and control philosophies
Carrying out detailed software design, configuration and testing
Leading FAT activities and supporting SAT and on-site commissioning
Working closely with Project Managers to manage risk, programme and technical scope

Where will you be doing it?
You’ll be joining a long-established engineering organisation delivering essential infrastructure projects across the UK. The business supports clients in safeguarding water supplies, improving environmental performance and extending the life of critical assets.

Working within a multidisciplinary design and build environment, you’ll contribute to projects across water, power, energy, pharmaceutical, nuclear, and food and beverage sectors. The focus is on safe delivery, technical integrity and long-term client partnerships.

What you’ll need:
Significant experience in PLC and HMI software development using at least two platforms (e.g. Rockwell, Siemens, Mitsubishi or Schneider)
Strong SCADA development and integration experience
Proven experience leading control system projects across the full lifecycle
Solid understanding of industrial communication protocols including EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, PROFIBUS DP/PA and Modbus TCP/IP
Experience integrating Variable Speed Drives (VSDs) and field devices
Strong knowledge of electrical safety standards and safe systems of work
Ability to review, challenge and approve technical designs
Confident in mentoring and guiding junior engineers

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​Overview

We are currently seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer in Warrington to join an established building engineering services contractor with a strong in-house design function and a long-standing presence in the North-West market.

This is a great opportunity for a design engineer who enjoys seeing solutions through properly, from early-stage concept and coordination, through to construction support and handover.

You will work alongside experienced colleagues in a practical environment where quality, buildability, and clear communication matter.

About the Company

Our client is a privately owned building engineering services contractor with decades of experience delivering mechanical and electrical systems, combining strong operating standards with an agile, delivery-focused approach.

They invest in their people and operate with an established in-house design team producing work to high industry standards.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Producing mechanical building services designs from concept through to detailed design
• Designing systems such as HVAC, ventilation, public health and associated services
• Completing calculations, equipment selection, schedules and specifications
• Coordinating with electrical design and wider project teams to resolve clashes and queries early
• Supporting pre-construction where required with technical input, clarifications and design development
• Attending design meetings and contributing to coordinated, buildable solutions
• Providing construction support, answering RFIs and assisting with commissioning readiness
• Maintaining clear document control and working to agreed design QA standards

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience in mechanical building services design (consultant or contractor background welcome)
• Good understanding of UK regulations and common industry standards
• Confident producing coordinated designs and working through RIBA stages
• Competent with AutoCAD (Revit or BIM coordination experience beneficial)
• Strong communication skills and a practical, solutions-led mindset
• Organised approach to managing deadlines and documentation

Benefits

• Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 depending on experience
• Company benefits package
• Stable workflow within a well-established contractor with an in-house design team
• Long-term progression opportunity as your technical and project exposure grows

Job Profile for Industrial Refrigeration Engineer - SEL45797

Position: Industrial Refrigeration Engineer

Location: M62 - Northwest and Yorkshire

Salary: £40-52k based on experience

Industrial Refrigeration Engineer is required for our client, a leading Refrigeration company based in Manchester, who specialise in the design, installation, and service/maintenance of a wide range of Industrial Refrigeration systems. Due to expansion, our client is looking for an experienced Industrial Refrigeration Service Engineer to join their team and work on their contracts, including McCains, Bernard Matthews, and Muller.

The role will involve completing routine servicing and planned/reactive maintenance on a range of Industrial Refrigeration units such as ammonia systems.

The successful Refrigeration Engineer candidate will have at least 5 years’ experience completing service/maintenance tasks on a range of ammonia refrigeration systems.

Job Requirements

• 5-10 years’ experience completing service and maintenance works on Industrial Refrigeration systems.
• FGAS Qualified - essential
• City & Guilds Level 2 Refrigeration & Air Conditioning
• Ammonia Handling (2078)
• MEWP & PASMA certificates desirable
• Experience working in industrial settings including Food Manufacturing
• Full UK Driving Licence

Salary & Benefits

• £40-52k per annum based on experience
• 40-hour week
• Door to Door travel pay paid at 1.5x or 2x, depending on when travelling
• 33 days holiday including bank holidays
• Overtime rate 1.5 & 2x
• 1-8 call out rota - plus £210 retainer for the week, £60-70 when called out. 4 weeks as first line and 4 weeks as second line
• Company van (Ford Transit) with optional personal use
• Pension
• Private healthcare
• Sick pay - 6 weeks full pay
• Life insurance

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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Commissioning Engineer / Service Engineer / Field Service Engineer to join a manufacturer operating within the electrical / HVAC Controls industry.

The Successful Commissioning Engineer / Field Service Engineer / Service Technician will provide mechanical and electrical repair, service and maintenance on electromechanical equipment such as HVAC equipment, Spray booth equipment, powder coating equipment, robotics, and more at customer sites UK wide.

The Commissioning Engineer / Field Service Engineer / Service Technician will have an electrical maintenance experience and ideally HVAC or Gas experience.

Package

• £55k - £60k
• Company van
• Overtime
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Company pension
• Additional benefits

Commissioning Engineer / Field Service Engineer / Service Technician Role

• Will provide mechanical and electrical repair, service and maintenance on electromechanical equipment such as HVAC equipment, Spray booth equipment, powder coating equipment, robotics, and more at customer sites UK wide.
• Install HVAC, electromechanical / automation & control machinery into all forms of the manufacturing industry, such as automotive, industrial, aerospace and other engineering environments.
• Oversee the installation, testing, and commissioning of HVAC systems, ensuring compliance with project specifications and high-quality standards."
• Liaise with various engineering departments.

Commissioning Engineer / Field Service Engineer / Service Technician Requirements

• Experience as a service engineer, service technician, field service engineer, field service technician, electromechanical engineer and or similar.

• Will have an electrical and mechanical maintenance on equipment such as HVAC equipment, robotics, compressed air, pump systems, powder coating systems and or similar electromechanical / automated machinery / HVAC control equipment.

• HVAC or Gas experience highly desirable.

• Experience of automation and control systems such as robotics, HMIs, PLCs is advantageous.

• A technical electrical engineering degree / qualification or apprentice trained, would be advantageous.

• Willingness to travel UK wide to customer sites with overnights stays when required.

Birmingham

£30,000 - £40,000 + overtime (door-to-door) + company vehicle + pension + Training + Progression

Are you an experienced Garage Equipment Service Engineer looking to join a growing and professional organisation offering door to door pay and clear progression paths?

Do you want to work for a safety-led, innovative company that invests in its engineers, offers excellent training, and provides long-term career stability?

On offer is the opportunity to join a leading UK garage equipment specialist supporting major dealership groups, vehicle operators, and independent garages nationwide. With continued expansion and investment in people, this is an excellent time to become part of a respected and growing service department.

In this role, the successful Service Engineer will carry out pre-planned maintenance, servicing, calibration, and repairs on a wide range of vehicle workshop equipment across Birmingham, West Midlands and further afield as required.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience servicing vehicle workshop equipment, strong technical knowledge, and the flexibility to travel and occasionally stay away to meet customer needs.

The Role:
* Servicing, repairing, and calibrating vehicle lifts, brake testers, MOT bays, and tyre equipment.
* Carrying out planned maintenance and reactive breakdown support across customer sites.
* Managing documentation and maintaining high professional and safety standards.

The Person:
* Proven experience in servicing vehicle workshop equipment (essential).
* Strong knowledge of lifts, tyre changers, wheel balancers, brake and headlight testers.
* Full UK driving licence with willingness to travel and occasional nights away.

Reference Number: BBBH24021

Keyword: Garage Equipment Engineer, Field Service Engineer, Workshop Equipment Engineer, Vehicle Lift Engineer, MOT Equipment Engineer, Service Engineer Birmingham, Automotive Service Engineer

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On behalf of a leading glass manufacturer, First Recruitment Group are seeking Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineers for a state of art facility opening in Warrington. There are several openings, on a staff basis, working 2-10 shift Monday to Friday. Responsbilities: This is a hands-on electrical and mechanical maintenance position within a high-volume manufacturing environment. As a key member of the Maintenance Team, you will be responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting automated glass processing equipment both proactively with maintenance schedules and reactively responding to time sensitive breakdowns. Requirements: Atleast 5 years experience in a Maintenance role Atleast 5 years in manufacturing / production environment Proven experience with finding Mechanical and Electrical faults. MUST have right to work in the UK, no sponsorship is available. Company information At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates. We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for Maintenance Engineers looking for new employment. *As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.*

?Electrical Maintenance Engineer

We are seeking applications from suitably qualified and motivated individuals for an Electrical Maintenance Engineer position. The successful applicant will carry out reactive and proactive maintenance on all site plant and equipment, resolving equipment failures and completing planned and unplanned engineering tasks in a responsive and effective manner.

Candidate Profile

The successful candidate will take personal accountability for providing a responsive and effective maintenance service and should possess the qualities outlined below.

Your Role & Impact

• Perform planned preventative maintenance and reactive maintenance on all production machinery and equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults, ensuring timely and effective resolution.
• Conduct routine inspections and servicing of plant machinery.
• Work closely with the production team to minimise equipment downtime and improve productivity.
• Maintain accurate records of all maintenance and repair activities.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and internal policies.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in processes and equipment efficiency.
• Assist in the installation and commissioning of new equipment as required.
• Work collaboratively as part of a team and liaise with external contractors when necessary.
• Work on automation systems, including Siemens, Rockwell (Allen Bradley), GE, Mitsubishi, and Omron control systems.
• Work on system controls and I/O’s across site instrumentation and fault finding.
• Maintain and troubleshoot inverters and 3-phase motors.
• Support instrumentation systems across site operations.

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in a similar multi-skilled maintenance role within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics.
• Experience with PLC systems, hydraulics, and pneumatics is desirable.
• A recognised engineering qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 3, HNC, or equivalent) in mechanical or electrical engineering.
• Effective problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure.
• Flexibility to work shifts.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

IT Manager (Hybrid) Salford

MFK Recruitment are working with a mission-driven organisation in the healthcare and laboratory services space. They operate in a regulated, quality-focused environment and rely on robust, secure, well-governed IT to deliver critical services internationally.

MFK Recruitment has recruited 5 candidates into this company over the past 3 years, and all 5 are thriving in their roles!

Location: Salford

Working pattern: Hybrid, 2 days per week in the office

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Salary: £51k

Benefits: Exceptional benefits package, similar to the NHS, with a very generous pension

The role:

This is a broad, hands-on IT Management position with full ownership of IT systems, infrastructure, security, and strategy. You will be comfortable working autonomously, balancing longer-term improvements with day-to-day delivery and support.

You will work closely with senior stakeholders and suppliers, and you may also be required to line manage IT support staff (depending on structure and future growth).

IT Manager - Key responsibilities:

IT systems and infrastructure:

• Manage, administer and support the organisation s IT systems and user environment
• Review IT strategy and advise on future direction, improvements and digital transformation
• Research, recommend, implement and document infrastructure changes to improve reliability, performance and security
• Support implementation of new systems, including LIMS and appropriate AI-enabled tools where relevant
• Develop and maintain disaster recovery and business continuity plans
• Own and improve the employee IT lifecycle process, including onboarding and offboarding

IT Manager - Information security and compliance:

• Own and maintain IT security policies, procedures and controls
• Lead Cyber Essentials compliance and support related audits
• Implement and maintain an Information Security Management System appropriate to a regulated environment
• Ensure compliance with GDPR and other relevant requirements, and lead IT risk management

IT Manager - Supplier and service management:

• Source, evaluate and manage IT suppliers and service providers
• Negotiate contracts, monitor performance, and ensure value for money
• Manage third-party support arrangements and escalations

IT Manager - Governance, reporting, support and training:

• Maintain IT assets, documentation, policies, procedures and guidance, aligned to the company s quality approach
• Report to senior management on IT performance, risks, audits and strategy
• Provide day-to-day IT support and coordinate training for staff
• Support internal and external meetings, events and conferences where required

About you:

You will be an experienced IT professional who enjoys ownership and can operate confidently with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

What we re looking for:

• Proven experience managing organisational IT systems and infrastructure
• Strong knowledge of IT security, risk management and compliance, including GDPR
• Experience managing suppliers, contracts, and service delivery
• Ability to advise senior leadership and contribute to strategy
• Organised, calm under pressure, able to prioritise in a dynamic environment

Nice to have (not essential):

Experience in healthcare, laboratory services, regulated environments, or an SME setting

What s on offer:

• A key role in a purpose-led organisation, with genuine ownership and influence
• Hybrid working, 2 days per week in the Salford office
• Exceptional benefits package, similar to the NHS, with a very generous pension
• Supportive, collaborative culture

We are seeking an experienced and drivenSenior Mechanical Design Engineerto join our client’s Manchester office.

In this role, you will provide expert design consultancy across a range of building services projects, taking ownership of allocated schemes from concept through to completion. Working closely with internal teams and external stakeholders, you will ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest technical and quality standards.

What Youll Be Doing

• Taking ownership of client relationships and clearly defining project scope.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary engineers to deliver designs aligned with agreed scope, internal quality procedures, industry best practice, health & safety standards, and client requirements.
• Managing and overseeing the preparation of mechanical working designs for building services.
• Producing and delivering specifications, drawings, calculations, schematics, layouts, reports, and design notes to agreed timescales.
• Monitoring project progress and managing design variations throughout the lifecycle.
• Carrying out site surveys, investigations, and research to inform design development.
• Preparing calculations to support equipment selection and system performance.
• Promoting sustainable and low-carbon design solutions across all projects.
• Presenting designs for Quality Assurance review.
• Supporting, mentoring, and overseeing junior engineers.
• Identifying Health & Safety and CDM considerations in both design and site operations.
• Keeping up to date with industry trends, standards, and emerging technologies.
• Identifying new tools, techniques, and innovations to enhance technical standards and profitability.
• Supporting business development activities and promoting the company to clients and professional partners.

Were looking for someone with strong experience in:

• Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) and their impact on building services design
• British Standards, Building Regulations, and sector-specific guidance
• Health & Safety in design and operations, including CDM regulations
• Mechanical ventilation and air conditioning systems
• Heating and cooling services
• Domestic hot and cold water systems
• Foul, waste, and rainwater drainage systems
• Dynamic simulation software such as IES (or similar)
• Acoustic design requirements relating to mechanical and electrical plant
• Drafting software including Revit and AutoCAD
• Sustainable and low-carbon design principles
• Working collaboratively within multidisciplinary design teams
• Microsoft Office 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams)

Qualifications

• Degree or Higher National Qualification in a Building Services-related discipline
• Minimum of 5 years industry experience
• Working towards Chartership (desirable)

This is a genuine opportunity to join a collaborative, motivated, and forward-thinking consultancy. Youll be part of a supportive environment where your expertise is valued, your growth is encouraged, and your achievements are recognised and rewarded.

If youre ready to take the next step in your career and help shape innovative, sustainable engineering solutions, wed love to hear from you.

Your new company

Join a leading consultancy partnering with a well-established UK financial services organisation undergoing significant digital and operational transformation.
You’ll help modernise and enhance critical financial products and services used nationwide, working within a collaborative, regulated environment that prioritises customer trust, data integrity, and innovation. This is a chance to contribute to high-impact initiatives across savings, lending, payments, and member-focused services-supported by a major consulting partner known for delivering complex, large-scale change.

Our client is looking for an experienced DBA for a contract until the end of August (with potential extensions)
This role is going to be hybrid working - on site in Manchester 3 days per week
Your new role

• Must have hands on experience as Database Administrator specifically with MongoDB, PostgreSQL / Oracle.
• Working with database software to find ways to store, organise and manage data
• Expert knowledge of RDBMS and NoSQL data stores and working with a variety of structures including JSON and XML
• Experience of software development with distributed data processing technologies including Oracle, MongoDB, PostgreSQL
• Experience in keeping databases up to date, troubleshooting, helping with database design & development, and managing database access.
• Experience in designing maintenance procedures and putting them into operation.
• Liaising with programmers, applications/operational staff, IT project managers and other technical staff
• Managing database security/integrity and backup procedures, implementing security measures.

What you need to do now

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Refrigeration Engineer - North West

Join Our Specialist Refrigeration Team

Become a key part of Icelands in-house refrigeration team, established for over 27 years, ensuring our stores run smoothly by maintaining reliable refrigeration systems.

Bring Your Expertise or Learn with Us

Were looking for hands-on refrigeration and air conditioning engineers with a problem-solving mindset. Experience in supermarkets, transport refrigeration, commercial systems, HVAC, or chillers is welcome. No supermarket experience? No problemfull training on our equipment and safety protocols provided.

Why This Role Matters

Your skills will make a real impact every day. Youll have autonomy, flexibility, and the chance to work independently while supporting store operations.

How Youll Work

• Autonomy & Flexibility:Plan your own schedule, prioritise calls, and optimise routes to minimise downtime.
• Proactive Approach:Use systems like RDM to diagnose issues before arrival and bring the right parts.
• Direct Coordination:Communicate with store teams for smooth access and minimal disruption.
• Compliance:Follow health & safety and F-Gas regulations, keeping accurate records.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair refrigeration assets (display cases, freezers, cold rooms, chillers, packs, condensers).
• Diagnose faults using engineering skills and monitoring systems (RDM, Monika).
• Ensure compliance and documentation.
• Collaborate with store teams to reduce downtime.

Why Engineers Love Working Here

• Autonomy & Trust:No micromanagementown your day.
• Modern Systems:Work with A1 refrigerants, hydrocarbons, and A2Ls like R455a.
• Professional Development:Upskilling in A2Ls, hydrocarbons, controls, diagnostics, OEM courses.
• Career Progression & Security:Job secure in-house role with clear advancement paths.
• Quality Tools:Company van, tailored van stock, tools, laptop, and digital job systems.

Essential Skills

• NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning (or relevant experience).
• F-Gas Category 1 certificate.
• Electrical and mechanical diagnostic skills.
• Strong customer focus and ability to work independently.
• Full UK driving licence.

Preferred:Background in refrigeration/air conditioning or ex-Forces engineering.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, overtime rates, standby payment, London weighting.
• Company van (Automatic Transmission fully spec’d with private use option), fuel card, tools, uniform, laptop.
• Access to paid parking app’s
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays.
• Pension and private healthcare.
• 15% Iceland discount, 30% Individual Restaurants discount.
• Ongoing training and set store allocations and area for work-life balance.

Technical Lead Engineer Radio Systems
Location: Greater Manchester
Salary: £32,000 £39,140 per annum DOE Benefits
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits: Medical Cash Plan Life Assurance Discounted Gym Membership Additional Benefits

About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Technical Lead Engineer to join a growing Radio Systems Engineering team. This role is ideal for a highly skilled radio communications specialist who enjoys leading technical delivery, overseeing system design, and ensuring engineering excellence across large-scale projects throughout the UK and Europe.
As the Technical Lead, you will act as a key technical authority, supporting project teams, guiding engineers, liaising with customers, and ensuring that all radio communication systems are delivered to the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities
Project Coordination & Planning
Attend project calls and deployment meetings
Interpret customer technical requirements and installation scopes
Cascade technical instructions to engineers and subcontractors
Work closely with the PMO to align engineering resources
Technical Oversight
Validate site survey outputs including heat maps and floor plans
Identify risks, blockers, and technical challenges before installation
Ensure compliance with engineering standards and customer specifications
Site Engagement
Conduct site familiarisation and occasional site visits for complex deployments
Perform pre?installation checks and visual walkthroughs
Documentation & Reporting
Gather engineering feedback and prepare close?out documentation
Maintain accurate technical records and ensure timely submission to customers

Subcontractor & Customer Liaison
Communicate installation plans, cable routes, and antenna placements
Provide technical guidance and resolve on?site issues
Support pre?sales activities including surveys, system design, and specifications
Deliver post?sales support including customer training
General Engineering Duties
Design, install, and commission PMR, DMR, telemetry radio, and microwave systems
Support and maintain Motorola radio systems
Diagnose and repair radio equipment from hand portables to base stations
Produce H&S documentation to meet customer requirements
Maintain high technical standards and support knowledge sharing within the team
Participate in regional standby rotas when required
Ensure all documentation is completed accurately and on time
Adhere to Health & Safety guidelines at all times

Key Outcomes
Deliver exceptional service to all customers
Ensure smooth handover of completed installations to the service team
Strengthen the organisations reputation through high?quality engineering leadership

Essential Skills & Experience
Proven working background in two?way radio communications
Strong knowledge of Motorola PMR, DMR, TETRA, telemetry, or microwave systems
Understanding of IP technologies including routing, switching, and VoIP
Experience with DAS (active and passive), VHF/UHF, and cellular systems
Ability to detect and resolve RF interference and intermodulation issues
Knowledge of 2G/3G/4G in?building coverage techniques
EMF testing and ICNIRP compliance experience
Proven project design and project management capability
Competent in producing H&S documentation
Able to work at heights and in confined spaces
Willingness to travel across the UK and Europe
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Full UK driving licence and valid passport
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Willingness to undergo security vetting

Desirable
Experience with LV electrical systems
SCADA / Control & Automation knowledge
Understanding of TCP/IP, MODBUS, Profibus, RS232
Experience with Trbonet, Windows Server, SQL Server
RF over Fibre experience
Duplexer, combiner, and filter tuning
CCNA or PASMA training
HNC Electrical/Electronics or equivalent
Confined space or CSCS/EUSR/SHEA certification

Benefits:
Competitive Salary
Bonus
Hybrid
Full training and development
23 days Bank Holidays
Pension
Medical Cash Plan
Life Insurance
Discounted Gym Membership
Career Development
Staff events/ incentives
Plus so much more.

How to Apply:

Send your CV to
Or call Helen on 0161 237 4230

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An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Refrigeration Service Engineer to join one of the countries leading Refrigeration Contractors working in and around the Manchester area.

The role of Refrigeration Service Engineer will involve traveling around the region attending sites to carry out reactive work on a range of commercial refrigeration plant. The role is a mobile role so a full driving licence is required.

The successful Refrigeration Service Engineer will be allocated various jobs within the region and be responsible for all service and breakdown on their refrigeration plant.

For the right engineer a fantastic salary / package is on offer comprising of the following:

Basic salary up to £48000 + Standby

45 hour week

Travel time paid door to door

Overtime @ 1.5x hourly rate - 2.0x on Sundays and Bank Holidays

Standby / Call Out - 1 in 5

Pension

Company Van

33 Days Holiday

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced engineer to join a company that value their engineers and offer a leading salary / package.

Refrigeration Engineer - Manchester - Engineering

Refrigeration Engineer

Refrigeration Engineer

Calibre Search promote equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age. We act as both an employment agency and employment business.

Location – Manchester Salary: £44,000 (OTE £55,000+) Shift: Days (Mon-Fri) BRAND NEW role has just become available for an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join and industrial manufacturing business. The business is also a leader in the field and can therefore provide excellent training within the industry and will invest into their maintenance engineers. Duties include completing planned and reactive maintenance across a range of fast moving equipment on site, ensuring breakdowns are prioritised to minimise downtime. The successful Electrical Maintenance Engineer must have a good electrical understanding of three phase power, control circuits and inputs/outputs on PLC's, as well as able to read electrical schematics and work on CMMS systems. Sector – Factory Maintenance Non-Negotiable Requirements of Electrical Maintenance Engineer: · Must hold an Electrical Qualification · Must have Manufacturing Experience · Needs to be Multi-Skilled with an Electrical Bias The Electrical Maintenance Engineer will benefit from: · Join an Industry Leading Manufacturing Buisness · High Levels of Training/Development · Plenty of Investments in the Engineer and Engineering Department · Modern and Advanced Equipment · Excellent Benefits such as high Pensions and Medical Healthcare 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 Antony Edwards 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.

The company are a multi-national group, being No 1 in Europe for what they do! With a number of awards and recognitions, with great career progression and opportunities across the business!

Join a business at the forefront of innovation, with a lot to offer! A company backed by a record multi-year order book, offering long-term stability and sustained investment, with years of secured work ahead!

We have multiple openings for Manufacturing Test Engineers to step into a role where your expertise truly matters. As a Manufacturing Test Engineer, you’ll become a central player in a high performing Manufacturing team, working on the testing and diagnostics of advanced electronic sub-systems and circuit cards across the full product lifecycle. If you’re looking for a position where your technical skills directly influence product quality, reliability and overall mission success, this is an opportunity not to miss.

Responsibilities:

• Supporting electronic test and diagnostics activities across all stages-from early design input through to production readiness and operational release.
• Assuring new test facilities are fully controlled, configured and ready for operational use.
• Creating clear, accurate test specifications, operator instructions and supporting documentation.
• Conducting hands on testing of electronic assemblies, including detailed fault finding down to component level.
• Working closely with Operations, Design Engineering and other stakeholders to resolve technical challenges quickly and effectively.
• Upholding high-quality standards and continually seeking ways to enhance processes and tools.
• You’ll be part of a team that thrives in a fast-paced environment, values collaboration, and shares a genuine commitment to technical excellence.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• HNC/HND/Degree in a relevant engineering discipline
• Strong experience in electronic manufacture, testing and diagnostics
• Confident using manual and automated test equipment
• Experience with ERP/MES systems (e.g., SAP, MES) for recording test activities and managing non-conformances
• Ability to organise, prioritise and deliver across multiple tasks
• Clear, structured communication skills, including report and documentation writing
• A natural problem solver with excellent attention to detail

Important: Candidates must be British Citizens or Dual Nationals holding British citizenship as a minimum requirement. Please note that restrictions or limitations relating to nationality and/or the right to work may apply.

All successful candidates will be required to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) checks after the offer stage. These checks are administered by the client.

Flexible working: The role offers flexible working but does require engineers on site for 4- 5 days per week and is a on secure site where SC clearance is needed.

Even If you feel like you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to reach out and apply.

Manchester
£65,000 per annum

An established industrial refrigeration company that specialises in the bespoke design, installation, commissioning, service and maintenance of industrial and heavy commercial refrigeration systems. Focused on sustainability and the use of natural refrigerants like ammonia, they offer bespoke designs, installations, and maintenance of cooling systems that help reduce carbon emissions, cut operational costs, and enhance performance.

Key Responsibilities:
Start up and commissioning of industrial refrigeration systems
Ensuring compliance with regulations and procedures
Support design and project teams

Package:
Basic - £54,000 per annum
Overtime, door to door & on-call pay
33 days holiday
Pension scheme
Continuous training Opportunities

What You’ll Need:
City & Guilds in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning
F-Gas certification
Experience with Ammonia refrigeration systems
Experience working with industrial chillers and HVAC systems
Full UK driving licence

Interested in hearing more? Call Peter Caulfield on 023 9285 2310 or Email

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Job Title: PostgreSQL DBA
Location: Manchester (3 x per week)
Salary/Rate: £430 per day
Start Date: March 2026
Job Type: 6 month contract (Inside IR35)

Company Introduction
We are currently recruiting for an experienced PostgresSQL DBA to join our client on an exciting contract in the finance industry.

Primary Skills:

• Must have hands-on experience as Database Administration specifically with MongoDB, PostgreSQL/Oracle.
• Managing a oracle team
• Working with database software to find ways to store, organise and manage data
• Expert knowledge of RDBMS and NoSQL data stores and working with a variety of structures, including JSON and XML
• Experience of software development with distributed data processing technologies including Oracle, MongoDB, PostgreSQL
• Experience in keeping databases up to date, troubleshooting, helping with database design & development, and managing database access.
• Experience in designing maintenance procedures and putting them into operation.
• Liaising with programmers, applications/operational staff, IT project managers and other technical staff
• Managing database security/integrity and backup procedures, implementing security measures.

Secondary Skills:

• Writing reports, documentation, and operating manuals
• Testing and modifying databases to ensure that they operate reliably
• Writing disaster recovery plans and archiving/housekeeping data.
• Knowledge of Cloud platforms, serverless architecture preferable
• Good understanding of software patterns and when/how to apply them
• Knowledge of Kafka will be advantageous
• Experience of working in an Agile/DevOps software development environment
• Have ability to help with mentoring tasks.
• Have experience in working on Support activities.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format.

Disclaimer
Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies.
Square One is acting as both an employment agency and an employment business, and is an equal opportunities recruitment business. Square One embraces diversity and will treat everyone equally. Please see our website for our full diversity statement.

Role Title: Infrastructure Designer
Duration: contract to run until 31/08/2026
Location: Manchester, Hybrid 3 days per week onsite. Project will move to Coventry
Rate: up to 414.92 p/d Umbrella inside IR35

Role purpose / summary

• Produce infrastructure design documentation based on a solution architecture to be implemented by a 3rd party supplier.
• To coordinate accurate estimates for inclusion in end to end project costs and business cases and to assist with the estimates for the end to end IT costs of the Co-operative Bank.
• Leadership within projects of technical resources and SMEs.
• Input to infrastructure solution frameworks and patterns displaying awareness of external markets and suppliers, so that the best value for money and service is delivered.
• Ensure that clear root cause is established for incidents impacting the deliverables of the Infrastructure CoE and that these issues are addressed.
• Work with 3rd party supplier build teams, development and test environment leads to ensure that solutions implemented across the Bank project portfolio are compliant to design.
• Involvement with 3rd parties to design product integration to existing / new solutions.
• Act as a technical escalation point and convene troubleshooting teams to ensure rapid identification and resolution of infrastructure issues.
• Provide design inputs to areas of expertise such as Mainframe, Networks, Wintel, Database or Connect:Direct.
• Responsibility for producing and assuring design patterns.
• Responsibility for producing and assuring Infrastructure Roadmaps.
• Provide technical escalation point for production services.
• Provide technical escalation point during build phase of new production services.

Knowledge, skills and experience required:

• Extensive experience in VM Ware Platforms and Infrastructure Solutions, Networking Environments & Firewall Knowledge
• Extensive expertise in leading infrastructure solution, design and process improvement activities within an IT operational environment which resulted in improved efficiency, performance and financial benefit.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills for dealing with internal management and teams, liaison with business partners and customers and external IT service providers.
• Excellent technical authoring skills

Additional desirable technical skills:

• Mainframe (CICS, COBOL, Objecstar, CA Datacom, VSAM etc.)
• UNIX Environments (AIX, LINUX, Solaris etc.)
• Wintel / Storage / Desktop Environments
• Data Centre Hosting
• Cloud Services and integration
• Mobile and BYOD
• Middleware and Integration (IBM Message Broker, DataStage etc.)

All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply!

Prestigious opportunity for a Network Solutions Design Engineer (Aruba) with a global leader in the provision of cutting-edge connectivity and digital solutions, delivering world-class broadband, mobile and network services.
Our customer solutions design team lead the way in implementing complex Voice, Network, Wireless and Security Solutions across a wide array of vendors such as Cisco, Fortinet, Juniper, Aruba and Microsoft using technologies such as SD-WAN, SD-A, ISE, ACI, Webex, MS Teams & NextGen FWs. We are inviting you to join our success story based in Manchester, Sheffield or Newcastle in a hybrid role 3 days a week in the office and 2 days remotely.

Taking High Level Designs into the Low-Level detail at the Post-Sale stage, implementing the solution followed by thorough testing before handing over to the relevant support or managed service teams. You will be responsible for: -

• Capturing detailed customer technical requirements and translating them into technical solutions design
• Management and delivery of the technical direction of the solutions design
• Managing the review and validation processes for both new and in-life products and services
• Managing customer solutions design engagement, statement of work creation and 3rd party deliverables
• Facilitating strong customer relationships at a senior level
• Customer migration planning and implementation
• Resolving complex solution and service issues, leading root cause analysis and escalation
• Identification of potential risks, implementing controls and mitigations
• Ensuring delivery of thought leadership in complex bids and agreeing a strategic approach

If you possess a combination of the following skills, then LET’S TALK!

• Experience in low level and high level design of complex network solutions

• Proven experience in network design, ideally with enterprise or public sector clients.

• Strong stakeholder management and leadership skills

• Ability to gain SC Security Clearance

• HPE Aruba certified to Associate level (changed to Associate level) with a solid working knowledge of the following would be highly advantageous:

• Aruba AOS-S Switches

• Aruba AOS-8 WLAN

• Aruba AOS-CX Switches

• Aruba AOS-10 WLAN

• Aruba Central

• Aruba ClearPass

• Aruba SD-WAN

• Knowledge of Cisco networking technologies advantageous:

  • Traditional Cisco WAN
  • Traditional Cisco LAN
  • Cisco Wireless
  • Cisco SDA
  • Catalyst Centre
  • Cisco ISE

In return, you will be rewarded with ongoing training and career development, 10% on target bonus, an enviable pension scheme, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, discounted broadband, mobile and TV packages and much more.

What you need to do now

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Location: Greater Manchester Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per year Contract: Full-time Mon-Fri (37.50 hours per week), Permanent Benefits: Medical Cash Plan Life Assurance Discounted Gym Membership Additional Benefits

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Radio Systems Engineer to join a growing communications engineering team. This role is ideal for a highly skilled radio engineer who enjoys working across system design, installation, commissioning, and technical oversight for large-scale radio communication projects across the UK and Europe.

You will act as a senior technical point of contact for customers, support the Project Management Office, and play a key role in delivering complex radio systems to the highest standards.

Key ResponsibilitiesInstallation & Commissioning

• Install cabling, mount antennas, and configure RF equipment
• Program and test Motorola systems
• Commission PMR, DMR, telemetry radio, and microwave infrastructure

Preventive Maintenance

• Carry out PPMs across multiple sites
• Complete annual inspections and corrective actions

Documentation & Reporting

• Record test results, configuration details, and asset information
• Upload reports, photos, and documentation to shared systems

Collaboration & Support

• Work closely with the PMO and Technical Lead
• Coordinate with subcontractors for installation tasks
• Provide pre-sales support including surveys, system design, and specifications
• Deliver post?sales support including customer training

Technical Duties

• Diagnose and repair radio equipment from hand portables to base stations
• Conduct full diagnostic testing using bench and portable test equipment
• Prepare H&S documentation to meet customer requirements
• Maintain high technical standards and support knowledge sharing within the team
• Participate in standby rotas when required

General Responsibilities

• Ensure all documentation is completed accurately and on time
• Adhere to Health & Safety guidelines at all times
• Identify and support revenue generating opportunities
• Carry out any additional duties as required by management

Key Outcomes

• Deliver exceptional service to all customers
• Ensure smooth handover of completed installations to the service team
• Strengthen the organisation s reputation through high quality engineering delivery

Essential Skills & Experience

• Minimum 5 years experience in two way radio communications
• Strong knowledge of Motorola PMR, DMR, TETRA, telemetry, or microwave systems
• Understanding of IP technologies including routing, switching, and VoIP
• Experience with DAS (active and passive), VHF/UHF, and cellular systems
• Ability to detect and resolve RF interference and intermodulation issues
• Knowledge of 2G/3G/4G in?building coverage techniques
• EMF testing and ICNIRP compliance experience
• Proven project design and project management capability
• Competent in producing H&S documentation
• Able to work at heights and in confined spaces
• Willingness to travel across the UK and Europe
• Strong communication skills and a right?first?time approach
• Full UK driving licence and valid passport
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Desirable

• Experience with LV electrical systems
• SCADA / Control & Automation knowledge
• Understanding of TCP/IP, MODBUS, Profibus, RS232
• Experience with Trbonet, Windows Server, SQL Server
• RF over Fibre experience
• Duplexer, combiner, and filter tuning
• CCNA, PASMA, HNC Electrical/Electronics

Benefits:
Competitive salary
Expenses paid
Bonus
Hybrid
Full training and development
23 days Bank Holidays
Pension
Medical Cash Plan
Life Insurance
Discounted Gym Membership
Career Development
Staff events/ incentives
Plus so much more .

How to Apply:

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Or call Helen on (phone number removed)

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