Exeter City Centre

I am seeking an experienced Infrastructure Design Engineer to join a growing, multidisciplinary team. With over 30 years of established success, the consultancy delivers expert civil and structural engineering services across a broad portfolio of residential and commercial developments. Due to an increasing workload and continued growth, they are expanding the team and offering a stable, long-term career opportunity.

Working as a Civil Infrastructure Engineer you will;

Reporting directly to the management team, you will take a key role in the design and delivery of infrastructure solutions, including highways, drainage and sustainable systems. You will be involved in the full project lifecycle, from concept design through to technical delivery and construction phase, working closely with clients, local authorities, the wider design team and internal teams.

Key Responsibilities of this Civil Infrastructure Engineer role include:

• Delivering design solutions using AutoCAD 2D/3D and Site 3D software.
• Developing drainage strategies, SuDS designs, flood risk assessments, and associated section agreements (e.g., Section 104, 106, and 278).
• Designing highways and preparing technical submissions for adoption agreements.
• Liaising with clients, local authorities, and multidisciplinary design teams.
• Managing project timelines, resources, and technical output.
• Supervising and mentoring technicians and junior staff.

About You:

• Proven experience as an Infrastructure Engineer, preferably within residential and/or commercial development sectors.
• Proficient in Site 3D and AutoCAD 2D/3D, or similar.
• Confident managing projects from early planning through to construction.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to meet project deadlines.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and keen to take on responsibility.

What our client can offer:

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Health and Life Insurance.
• Company pension scheme.
• Flexible working conditions.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Central city location with excellent transport links.
• Real opportunities for career progression within an expanding consultancy

Interested? Please get in touch with Mikaela today!

Job Title: Production Engineer

Location: Farnworth, Bolton

Salary: £36,000 to £42,000 per annum (dependant on experience)

Job Type: Full time, Permanent

Working Hours: Mon-Thurs 07:30 to 16:00/Fri 07:30 to 12:50 (38 hours)

About Us:

As one of the UK’s leading heating element manufacturers, Backer Heatrod offer a wide range of products from standard straight elements through to customer bespoke equipment. Our success is built on our ability to satisfy our customers by providing quality products, outstanding customer service and delivering on time every time! We combine a growing industrial manufacturing base with a thriving distribution business. The engineering team are at the forefront of the business in defining initial concepts with our customers and then using standard tools and processes in developing those concepts into usable products and bespoke engineered solutions.

About the Role:

The role is responsible for all engineering activities required to support production and meet product specifications. This includes providing clear technical information and feedback to both the Engineering and Production departments, as well as delivering technical and cost analysis for tooling, jigs, and manufacturing methods. The Production Engineer will also support the introduction and industrialisation of new products.

Main Duties:

• Design and develop jigs and fixtures to support efficient manufacture in production, covering milling, turning, and secondary operations. These tools should improve setup times, enhance repeatability, and promote better ergonomics and safety on the shop floor.
• Manage tooling and fixture lifecycle-maintenance, calibration, and continuous improvement.
• Create, edit, and verify CNC programs (Fanuc / Heidenhain / Siemens, as applicable).
• Develop and optimise machining processes for CNC milling and turning (lathes)-from method selection to cycle-time reduction and quality assurance.
• Own CI projects with defined baselines, targets, and benefits tracking (cycle time, scrap, changeover, right-first-time).
• Provide hands-on floor support for setup issues, technical bottlenecks, and process deviations.
• Train operators and setters on new processes, programs, fixtures, and best practices.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Planning, Design, Quality, and Maintenance.
• Maintain process documentation, CNC program control, tool sheets, and routings/BOMs.

What We’re Looking for:

Personal Skills And Attributes:

• Positive, outgoing and ‘can do’ attitude.
• Innovative and always looking to improve current processes
• Good communication skills, working closely with customers and potential customers
• Good Time Management & organisation skills

Experience:

Essential knowledge and experience:

• Production/Manufacturing experience
• Use of lathe and milling machines
• Use of power tools

Desirable knowledge and experience:

• CAD experience (i.e. Solidworks, AutoCAD inventor)
• Experience in the heating element industry would be an advantage

Education and training

• HND or Degree qualified in a suitable engineering, Technical or Mechanical discipline.

Benefits:

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Cash Health Plan and Employee Assistance Programme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Full training and support.
• Opportunities for career progression.
• Friendly and inclusive working environment.
• Pension scheme based on auto enrolment percentages.
• On-site parking
• Life assurance benefit

Please Note:

No agencies.

Please click the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.

Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of: Production Operative, Production Technician, Maintenance Engineer, Maintenance Technician, Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Multi-Skilled Engineer, Workshop Service Engineer, Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Technical Engineer, Electrical Maintenance Engineer may also be considered for this role.

Your new company
An established engineering organisation supporting major UK and international nuclear programmes is seeking a Stress Engineer to join its specialist Simulation and Assessment capability. This role offers the opportunity to work on safety-critical nuclear projects, applying advanced stress analysis and assessment techniques to support the substantiation of complex components and systems.You will work as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team, contributing to the delivery of technically robust, high-quality analysis to time and budget. The role offers exposure to a range of clients and projects, with the flexibility to work both within client teams and from company offices, alongside hybrid working options.

Your new role
As a Stress Engineer, you will be responsible for delivering stress analysis and engineering assessments in support of nuclear design and safety cases. Your responsibilities will include:

• Planning, executing and reporting stress analysis and assessment activities for nuclear components and systems
• Undertaking finite element analysis using tools such as ANSYS or Abaqus, supported by hand calculations and MathCAD
• Producing substantiation and assessment reports in accordance with recognised design and assessment codes (e.g. ASME III, RCC-M or equivalent)
• Supporting project delivery through effective planning, progress reporting and stakeholder communication
• Working closely with internal teams, client engineers and technical leads
• Managing technical risk, change and requirements compliance within a regulated environment
• Ensuring outputs meet quality, cost and schedule expectations

What you’ll need to succeed
Essential:
Strong engineering fundamentals, with the ability to sense-check and validate stress and structural analysis results
Practical experience using finite element analysis tools such as Abaqus, ANSYS, Nastran or similar
Experience or awareness of working to engineering codes and standards in safety-critical industries
Degree qualified in an engineering discipline (or equivalent)
Strong technical report-writing capability
Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel within the UK

Desirable:

Experience working in the nuclear or fusion sector
3D CAD experience using tools such as Inventor, CATIA or SolidWorks
Exposure to CFD or dynamic modelling tools (e.g. LS-DYNA, Radioss)
Working towards Chartered Engineer status
Additional Information
Role requires BPSS and SC security clearance (or eligibility to obtain)
UK residency requirements apply due to the nature of the work
Occasional travel to UK customer and office locations will be required

What you’ll get in return
Excellent basic salary plus market leading benefits
Great career progression opportunities

What you need to do now
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Skelmersdale (hybrid)

Monday to Friday (flexible working hours)

50,000 to 55,000 + bonus, pension, private healthcare and other benefits

Fantastic opportunity to join a business at the forefront of manufacturing technology as a Control Systems Engineer. Join a growing team with plenty of opportunity to progess. You’ll be working on complex and engaging automation projects for manufacturing in the aerospace, automative, architectural and other sectors.

Responsibilities

• Create and enhance process control systems from concept through to implementation.
• PLC programming, SCADA development and advanced control techniques from PID loops to AI and machine learning.
• Develop and implement inspection systems and instruments to maintain top-tier product and process quality.
• Partner with R&D and production teams to identify and deliver process improvements safely and effectively.
• Provide technical support, while upgrading and maintaining existing systems.
• Be open to occasional overseas travel.

Skills

• Degree in electrical engineering, electronics & automation or a related field
• Solid knowledge of Control Systems Design, Programming, Troubleeshooting and Commissioning
• Ability to program systems from scratch is desireable
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Comfort working closely with customers

If you’re a Control Systems Engineer who wants to look at a new opportunity, hit apply and we can discuss this and other opportunities we are recruiting for which would offer you the next best step in your career.

If you are interested in this position please click ‘apply’.

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Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

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Maintenance Engineer | Horwich | Electrical Bias | £40k - £45k

Looking for a maintenance role where the kit is modern, the problems are real, and you are trusted to fix them properly?

This is a hands-on Maintenance Engineerrole at Astemos Bolton manufacturing site. Youll be supporting high-volume, PLC controlled production lines with a strong mix of electrical fault-finding, mechanical intervention, robotics, and continuous improvement.

This is not a stand by the line and reset alarms job. Youll be expected to think, diagnose, and improve.

What the role actually involves

Youll spend most of your time:

• Fault-finding on PLC controlled production equipment
• Diagnosing breakdowns across electrical, mechanical, robotic and control systems
• Carrying out preventative maintenance and planned interventions
• Supporting improvements and modifications to existing lines
• Getting involved in the installation and commissioning of new equipment
• Working closely with production to keep output where it needs to be

The environment is fast-paced and automated. When something stops, youre expected to understand why, not just get it running again.

Ideally you’ll probably be time-served with NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds in Electrical Engineering (or similar). Your experience of maintaining PLC controlled equipment will definitely come in handy, along with any exposure to you’ve had to robotics. Other than that, a good mechanical understanding of pneumatics and hydraulics would be beneficial.

Salary, shifts and benefits

Id anticipate the salary falling in the region of £45,000. This will be based on a three-shift pattern (6am-2pm / 2pm-10pm / 10pm-6am, 38 hours per week) due to production ramping up in the last quarter.

Weekday overtime is paid at single time, Saturdays at time and a half, and Sundays at double time.

In addition, youll benefit from a solid overall package including enhanced pension contributions, 7.5% bonus, generous holiday allowance (25 days) and EV Salary Sacrifice option. They also look at incrementally increasing salaries year on year. Clearly it’s not a guarantee but there’s been a 5% increase agreed this year, for context.

About the Company

Astemo designs and manufactures advanced mobility solutions across electrification, autonomous driving and connectivity. The Bolton site forms part of a wider international group and is entering a significant growth phase, supporting major OEM programmes.

The culture here is the real reason that people tend to stick around. They’ve been recently externally accredited as a “Great Place to Work” and have given every manager in the business Mental Health First Aid training as part of their commitment to promoting wellbeing among their people.

Interested?

You dont need a glossy four-page CV. A clear overview of your maintenance experience, the type of equipment youve worked on, and your qualifications is enough.

If you’re looking for somewhere to start your career, or at an earlier stage - don’t be discouraged to apply as there may be an opportunity here for you too!

So youre aware, your application will be reviewed directly by the hiring team

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.

A leading manufacturer of bespoke special-purpose machinery is seeking a Systems Engineer to join its growing engineering team.

The Control Systems Engineer will lead the design and integration of complex bespoke machinery across mechanical, electrical, control, and software disciplines. You will develop system architectures, define interfaces, and support projects from concept through to commissioning.

Key responsibilities include translating customer requirements into functional designs, producing FDS documentation, supporting control philosophy development, overseeing system integration, coordinating risk assessments, and supporting FAT, SAT, and commissioning. You will also contribute to HMI design, test documentation, and ensure compliance with relevant safety standards.

Control Systems Engineer requirements:

• Experience designing or integrating complex electromechanical systems or bespoke machinery
• Strong understanding of automation, PLCs, sensors, motion control, and industrial networks
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and control documentation
• Full project lifecycle experience

Benefits of this Control Systems Engineer position:

• Involvement across the full engineering lifecycle
• Private healthcare
• 4-day working week
• Long-term stability and career progression opportunities
• Life insurance
• Strong pension contribution

If you have the required skills for this Control Systems Engineerposition or would like to learn more then please get in touch ASAP with an up-to-date copy of your CV. You can also call Harry Ogilviefor a confidential chat.

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Data Platform Engineer – Warton – SC Cleared – 12 Month Contract

About Your Role:

As a Data Platform Engineer in a highly regulated environment, you will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining secure and scalable data infrastructure that supports both cloud and on premises platforms.
You will play a key role in ensuring that all data systems comply with industry regulations and security standards while enabling efficient access for analytics and operational teams.
A strong command of Apache NiFi is essential for this role.
You will design, implement, and maintain data flows using NiFi, ensuring accurate, efficient, and secure data ingestion, transformation, and delivery.
You should be adept at identifying and resolving issues within NiFi flows, managing performance bottlenecks, and implementing robust error handling strategies.
You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams including data architects, compliance officers, and cybersecurity specialists to integrate data from various systems such as databases, APIs, and cloud platforms.

About You:

As an experienced Data Platform Engineer, your skills and experience may include;

• Strong experience of Apache NiFi
• Experience designing and optimizing data flows for batch, real-time streaming, and event-driven architectures.
• Ability to identify and resolve flow issues, optimize performance, and implement error-handling strategies.
• Optional scripting skills for creating custom NiFi processors.
• Knowledge of data modelling, replication, and query optimization.
• Hands-on experience with SQL and NoSQL databases is desirable.
• Familiarity with data warehousing solutions (e.g., Snowflake, Redshift, BigQuery) would be beneficial.
• Data Platform Management
• Comfortable operating in hybrid environments (cloud and on-prem).
• Experience integrating diverse data sources and systems

Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)

Blackpool

£38,000 (42.5K OTE) + Training + Progression + Days Only + Overtime + Company Benefits

Are you a Maintenance Engineer with a mechanical background looking to grow your career with one of Blackpool’s most iconic landmarks, offering hands-on 1-on-1 training, progression and plenty of overtime to boost your earnings?

On offer is a fantastic opportunity to join a globally renowned company that is a pioneer in its field. With over a century of history, the company has continued to grow steadily in recent years consistently boosting annual revenue and expanding its workforce organically. Now, they’re focused on developing the next generation of skilled mechanical engineers to support their continued success.

In this role, you’ll work at height performing both planned and reactive maintenance on bespoke mechanical equipment. Full training will be provided through hands-on shadowing with experienced engineers, helping you build a unique and highly specialized skillset. You’ll work a 5-day Rota that includes weekends, with the opportunity to earn generous overtime.

This role would suit a Maintenance Engineer with a mechanical background looking to grow your career with one of Blackpool’s most iconic landmarks, offering hands-on 1-on-1 training, progression and plenty of overtime to boost your earnings.

The Role:

• Carrying out reactive maintenance on bespoke mechanical equipment
• 5 day working week, 7:30am - 3:30pm with occasional weekend work
• 1 in 5 call out rota

The Person:

• Mechanical background
• NVQ Level 3 in mechanical engineering or similar
• Comfortable working at heights

Reference Number: BBBH23987

Keywords: Maintenance, Maintaining, Engineer, Mechanical, Hydraulic, Heavy, Plant, Service, Servicing, PPM, Blackpool, Fleetwood, Cleveleys, Lytham, Preston, M55

If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.
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The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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Location: North West England
Salary: £35,000 £42,000 per annum (DOE)
Hours: Full Time
Job Type: Permanent

Are you an experienced and motivated Pump Engineer looking to join a highly regarded engineering team? We are recruiting an ambitious and technically capable engineer to support the service, installation, maintenance, and repair of industrial and commercial pumping systems across the North West region.

As a Pump Engineer, you will provide exceptional on-site technical support for a wide range of pumping equipment used in sectors such as industrial process, wastewater management, water supply and HVAC applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, service, maintain and repair pumps, pumping systems and allied equipment across commercial and industrial sites.
• Work on a variety of products including centrifugal pumps, submersible pumps, vertical multistage pumps, booster sets, end suction / split case pumps, pump controllers and associated control gear.
• Conduct fault diagnosis and troubleshooting using appropriate testing tools and techniques.
• Carry out scheduled maintenance visits, ensuring equipment reliability and minimising downtime.
• Prepare accurate service reports, job sheets and documentation following each visit.
• Provide excellent customer service, maintaining clear communication with clients and reporting any concerns promptly.
• Attend emergency call-outs as required and respond promptly to breakdowns.
• Support installation and commissioning of new systems, including pump integration and control tuning.

What Were Looking For

• Experience in industrial pump service, maintenance and fault finding within commercial or industrial environments.
• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Proven ability to diagnose faults, undertake repairs and complete installations to a high standard.
• Excellent problem-solving and organisational skills.
• Customer-focused attitude with good communication skills.
• A full, clean UK driving licence.
• Willingness to travel across the North West and occasionally further afield.

Desirable Skills & Qualifications

• Prior experience servicing brands such as Grundfos, KSB, Lowara, Sulzer, Wilo, Xylem / Flygt, Verder, Tsurumi, DAB or equivalent.
• Electrical or mechanical engineering qualifications (NVQ, City & Guilds, HNC/HND).
• Experience working with pump control systems, VFDs, pressure sets and SCADA interfaces.

Whats on Offer

• Competitive salary (£35,000 £42,000) dependent on experience.
• Company vehicle, fuel card and tools supplied
• Pension and other employee benefits.
• Opportunity for professional development and product training.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment with ongoing technical support.

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.

We are seeking an electrically biased Service Engineer to join our team, focusing on clients within the Northwest (Manchester and Lancashire) area. While an electrical bias is preferred, we are open to candidates with a balanced 50/50 mechanical and electrical skill set, provided they possess expert-level knowledge of CNC controls.

Requirements & Experience

• Technical Expertise: Proficient in Heidenhain, Siemens, and Fanuc CNC Machine Tool Controls.
• Customer Relations: A minimum of 3 years of experience in a customer-facing field service role.
• Location: Must be based within or able to easily commute throughout the Northwest region.

Compensation & Hours

• Salary: £38,000 £40,000 per annum (dependent on experience).

• Door-to-Door Pay: Engineers are paid for all travel time.

• Standard Week: 38 hours.

  • Monday Thursday: 08:00 17:00
  • Friday: 08:00 12:00

• Overtime Rates:

  • Weekdays (outside core hours): 1.33x
  • Saturdays: 1.5x
  • Sundays: Double Time

Benefits & Equipment

• Vehicle: Ford Transit Van (available for optional personal use; P11D applies).
• Tools: Company mobile phone and laptop provided.
• Holidays: 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
• Healthcare: Private healthcare coverage (available after 6 months, with family add-on options).
• Pension: Competitive scheme (8% Employer / 5% Employee contribution).
• Additional: Annual bonus scheme and SSP (after the first 3 days of absence).
• Support: Full hotel and fuel cards provided; all bona fide expenses reimbursed.

Development

We are committed to technician growth, providing comprehensive in-house and manufacturer-specific training to ensure you stay at the forefront of CNC technology…

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Security Engineer Infrastructure / Cryptography / Automation
£500£700 per day (Inside IR35)
Cheshire 2 days per week onsite (mandatory)
Initial 12-month contract

Atrium EMEA are supporting a world-leading IT services client on their search for multiple Security Engineers to join a long-term financial services programme.

We are hiring across several specialist areas within secure enterprise infrastructure. These roles sit within a highly regulated environment and require strong hands-on engineering capability.

We are particularly interested in professionals with experience in one or more of the following areas:

Cryptography engineering, including Hardware Security Modules (HSMs) such as Thales, Entrust or IBM platforms
Infrastructure and security engineering across Windows, Unix/Linux, networking and firewalls
Python-based automation, REST API integration and workflow improvement within secure environments

These are build-focused engineering roles not support or helpdesk positions. Candidates should have experience working within enterprise or financial services environments and be comfortable operating within structured, security-controlled infrastructure.

Key Requirements:

Strong hands-on engineering background within security or infrastructure
Experience working within regulated enterprise environments
Ability to work onsite in Cheshire 2 days per week
Willingness to support occasional data centre deployments where required

This is an excellent opportunity to join a long-term programme delivering critical secure infrastructure within a major financial services environment.

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.

Refrigeration Service Engineer

Location: Field-based - multiple customer sites across the North West region
Salary: Up to £40,000 per year (DOE) + Overtime + Call Out Retainer
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

We are currently recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Refrigeration Service Engineer to join their expanding team to cover the Bolton, Bury, Blackburn, Burnley, Preston areas.

If you’re a qualified engineer looking for a company that values your expertise, offers genuine progression, and rewards hard work - this is a fantastic opportunity to take your next step.

The Role

You’ll be responsible for carrying out reactive repairs, PPM maintenance, and occasional installations of refrigeration equipment across a range of customer sites. Excellent customer service and clear communication are key to this role. It is essential that you have working knowledge on equipment such like ice machine, cellar cooling, cold rooms.

Key Responsibilities:

• Reactive service and fault-finding on refrigeration systems
• Planned preventative maintenance (PPMs)
• Participation in a 1-in-5 standby/call-out rota (core hours: Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm)
• Completing paperwork accurately and on time
• Meeting agreed KPIs and service standards

Skills & Experience Required:

• Qualified Refrigeration Engineer with F-Gas certification
• Previous experience within the public or private sector
• Full, clean UK driving licence
• Strong communication and customer service skills

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive basic salary - up to £40,000 (DOE) (Neg)
• Overtime paid at x1.5 and x2 rates plus call-out retainer
• Door-to-door pay
• Company vehicle (personal use optional)
• Company sick pay
• Extra day off for your birthday!
• 20 days annual leave + bank holidays, increasing with service (up to 24 days)
• Specialist tools, uniform, PDA/tablet provided
• Company pension
• Ongoing training & development, including potential upskilling in catering equipment and gas qualifications (natural & LPG)
• Real opportunities for career progression within a growing business

If you’re an experienced Refrigeration Engineer looking for stability, support, and long-term progression, Start Monday would love to hear from you.

Base Salary £28-£33k

Plus Van & benefits

Based in Preston

UK travel

The opportunity:

As an AV Engineer (Installations Technician) this is your chance to work with one of the UKs most exciting names in the sports technology and live entertainment space.

They install products and equipment that inspire viewers, excite crowds, and transform spaces.

For over 30 years, this company has partnered with some of the worlds most famous sporting events, stadiums, brands, events, and venues to visually transform physical spaces with future proof concepts

Its a world class company, with world class products and a world class team

And we want you to join them!

Day to day

In your role as a Installations and Service Technician youll work alongside the projects and operations team, installing, commissioning, and maintaining LED / AV / Screens and systems at client sites across the UK.

Key aspects of your role will be;

• build and install AV and rack-based systems.
• maintain, service, and upgrade technical equipment
• research, design and develop proof of concepts / solutions for a variety of innovative projects
• manage incidents and faults, documenting progress, and escalating where necessary

Who we are looking for

Wed like to speak with you if you have;

• A passion for technology
• Any background in Electrical Engineering, or structured cabling or IT infrastructure
• Ability to drive and travel to sites, sometimes across the UK

The Next Steps

If this sounds like you, or you would like to find out more about this opportunity then you have three options.

• Call Joe Whiteat CRG TEC to find out more. We are really open about the role and opportunity and challenges, so if you need to find out more before committing, no problem!
• Contact Joe via LI, drop him a private message and he will get back to you
• If you are happy with what you have read so far, then send a copy of your CV to this advert and Joe will give you a call to discuss further or at least get back to you if you dont quite hit the mark.

Looking for a Senior Infrastructure Engineer role where you can genuinely take ownership of a secure, high-impact environment?

You ll join a technology business operating in the defence sector, delivering secure systems across multiple platforms - with security, resilience and compliance being central to everything they do.

You ll be responsible for maintaining and improving internal infrastructure across a predominantly Windows-based environment, with a mix of virtualisation and networking responsibilities like:

• Windows Server 2019/2022 administration
• Microsoft 365 management
• Hyper-V, VMware and Proxmox virtualisation
• Cisco and Palo Alto firewall support
• Linux systems
• Patch management and vulnerability remediation
• Backup and disaster recovery
• Infrastructure documentation and ISO compliance

Alongside standard BAU responsibilities, you’ll also get involved in project work, including spinning up VMs, firewall configuration, and improving internal platform security.

What you ll need:

• Strong Windows Server experience
• Active Directory, DHCP, DNS, Group Policy
• Firewall configuration experience
• Solid networking fundamentals (routing, switching, NAT, VPN)
• Exposure to Linux

Location: Tewkesbury - due to the nature of the industry and environment, the requirement is 5 days a week on site.
Salary: £50k-£55k

Security clearance (SC) is required. You must be a UK national and eligible to obtain clearance.

If you d like to work in a secure, technically interesting environment where your infrastructure expertise genuinely matters, apply today or contact Big Red Recruitment for a confidential discussion.
We are an equal opportunity recruitment company. This means we welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of race, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation or age.
We are particularly invested in Neurodiversity inclusion and offer reasonable adjustments in the interview process. Reasonable adjustments are changes that we can make in the interview process if your disability puts you at a disadvantage compared with others who are not disabled. If you would benefit from a reasonable adjustment in your interview process, please call or email one of our recruiters.

Overview

Reporting into the Business Transformation / Project Engineering function and working closely with the Head of Projects, this role will play a key part in delivering automation and electrical control improvements across a highly automated FMCG manufacturing environment.

This is a hands-on, project-focused engineering role supporting capital investment, plant optimisation and control system development.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, development, installation and commissioning of electrical, control and process equipment
• PLC, HMI and SCADA system modifications and upgrades
• Electrical control system optimisation to improve line balance, efficiency and OEE
• Obsolescence planning and replacement of control hardware/software
• Support delivery of CapEx projects from concept through to handover
• Ensure compliance with machinery directives, electrical standards and site safety requirements
• Produce accurate documentation including drawings, SOPs and control philosophies
• Provide technical support to engineering and production teams where required

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will have a strong background in electrical and automation engineering within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will demonstrate:

• Proven experience with PLC systems (e.g. Siemens S7, Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi or similar)
• Experience with SCADA/HMI systems and industrial networks
• Hands-on experience delivering control system upgrades and plant modifications
• Exposure to CapEx project delivery including commissioning and formal handover
• Strong fault-finding capability across electrical and control systems
• A structured, proactive and solutions-driven mindset

A HNC/HND or Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline is desirable.

This opportunity would suit an experienced Controls / Automation Engineer who enjoys delivering impactful technical projects within a stable, forward-thinking manufacturing business.

Pay & Benefits

• £70,000 base salary
• £7,000 car allowance or travel allowance
• Pension contributions at 8% employer (increasing to 9% after 5 years)
• Bonus scheme up to 10% (based on business performance)
• Life insurance x2 base (increasing to x4 after 5 years)
• 23 days holiday plus statutory (increasing to 25 plus statutory)
• Dual-site role (primarily based at one North West site)
• No direct people management responsibilities

ADR Specialists Ltd are an equal opportunity employer and operate as an Employment Business and Recruitment Agency.

IT Support Engineer (MSP)
Lancaster
£29,000 £35,000 + additional benefits

The Opportunity for you

Are you currently within an MSP and starting to think about what s next? Or maybe you’ve been internal for a while and want to make the move over to a service provider?

This is a genuine progression opportunity within an established MSP that supports close to 300 clients. The business is moving in the right direction and investing properly in its people.

You ll be based full-time in the Lancaster office, working as part of a 5-person technical team. It s a busy, collaborative MSP environment where no two days are the same.

They re looking for a Microsoft-biased engineer who wants more than just ticket closure. The role is split roughly 50% service desk and 50% project work, giving you exposure to both BAU support and infrastructure change. It s a fluid setup, so you ll need to be someone who s comfortable rolling their sleeves up and getting stuck in where needed.

The Service Desk Manager is big on development. Upskilling is actively encouraged and progression is very real one member of the team started as an apprentice and is now a shareholder. That should tell you everything about the culture and long-term opportunity here.

You ll be supporting external customers, so being comfortable managing expectations and communicating clearly is key. While the role is office-based, you will also visit client sites when required, so a driving licence is essential.

If you ve got MSP experience and can hit the ground running, this could be a strong next step. Just as important as your technical ability is your attitude they want someone motivated, coachable and keen to progress.

Next steps

If this sounds like something you would be interested in, you have 3 options:

• Call Joe White at CRG TEC to find out more. I m open about the role and the business, so if you need more detail before committing, no problem.

• Drop me a private message on LinkedIn and I ll respond to any queries you have.

• Or, if you re happy with what you ve read, attach your CV to this advert and I ll give you a call to discuss further or provide feedback if it s not quite the right fit.

We look forward to hearing from you.

IT Support Engineer Blackburn Up to £35,000 About the Role

CV Screen is recruiting for a talented 2nd Line IT Support Engineer to join a well-established, nationwide organisation within the equipment and services sector. Based in Blackburn and offering a salary of £35,000 plus excellent benefits, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing IT team supporting a large, multi-site operation. This is an office-based role (5 days per week) with regular travel to depots across the UK sometimes including overnight stays or week-long project work, balanced by periods with minimal travel. If you re looking for a varied, hands-on role with real career progression, this could be ideal.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Act as the key escalation point for 1st Line Support and provide advanced desktop and application support
• Manage and resolve helpdesk tickets in line with SLAs and KPIs
• Support and troubleshoot desktops, laptops, telephony, networking and server-related issues
• Assist with infrastructure projects, new site rollouts and system upgrades
• Travel to remote sites to deliver on-site support and project implementation

What Experience is Required

• Strong 2nd line support experience across Windows 10/11 and Microsoft 365 environments
• Solid understanding of AD, GPO, DHCP, DNS and networking fundamentals
• Experience supporting multi-site environments and willingness to travel (full UK driving licence required)

Salary & Benefits

• Salary of £35,000
• Excellent benefits package
• Exposure to infrastructure and project work
• Clear progression opportunities within a growing IT function

Location

This role is based in Blackburn and is commutable from Preston, Burnley, Bolton, Accrington, Chorley, Bury and Manchester. Office-based, 5 days per week.

How to Apply

To apply, please send your CV in strict confidence to Giselle Whitton of CV Screen.

Alternate Job Titles

• 2nd Line IT Support Engineer
• 2nd Line Support Analyst
• IT Infrastructure Support Engineer
• Desktop Support Engineer

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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:

Send your CV to (url removed)
Or call Helen on (phone number removed)

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