Hybrid - Crewe (3 days onsite)
£Competitive + bonus & benefits

Applause IT are working with a large, product-led technology business to hire a Linux Systems Operations Engineer into their growing Technology & Data function.

This is a hands-on infrastructure role focused on Linux, AWS and automation, supporting both internal platforms and customer-facing systems at scale.

You’ll sit within a collaborative infrastructure team, working closely with DevOps and Software Engineering to keep platforms secure, scalable and reliable.

The role

You’ll take ownership across the Linux estate while supporting and improving cloud infrastructure in AWS. Day-to-day, you’ll be:

Supporting and maintaining a Linux server environment (Ubuntu, Apache/Nginx, MySQL/Postgres)
Supporting and developing AWS infrastructure (EC2, ECS, Lambda, VPC, Route53, S3, RDS, CloudWatch)
Automating builds, scaling, patching and monitoring
Working alongside DevOps and Engineering teams to support delivery
Improving resilience, security and operational efficiency
Documenting systems and following structured change management
Managing SLAs and balancing competing prioritiesThis is a role with real scope to shape how infrastructure is run, not just keep the lights on.

What we’re looking for

We’re open to strong mid-level through to senior engineers. You don’t need everything below, but experience in most areas is important:

Strong Linux systems experience
Solid exposure to AWS cloud environments
Experience with automation / configuration tools (Terraform, Ansible, Puppet or similar)
Scripting skills in Python and/or Bash
Working knowledge of Windows Server / Active Directory
Good understanding of security fundamentals
Comfortable working in a change-controlled, production environmentYou’ll also need to be eligible for NPPV Level 3 vetting as part of the onboarding process.

Benefits

Annual bonus
Pension & life assurance
Electric vehicle & fuel schemes
Private wellbeing & healthcare support
Cycle to work scheme
Free breakfast onsite
Modern HQ with gym, café and collaborative spaces

Location & working pattern

Hybrid role - minimum 3 days per week onsite in Crewe
Purpose-built HQ with excellent facilities
Collaborative, engineering-led environment

Interested?

If you’re a Linux / AWS-focused infrastructure engineer looking for a role with ownership, stability and room to grow, we’d love to talk.

Apply now or contact Applause IT for a confidential discussion

Job Title - Resident Engineer

Location - Ashbourne, Derbyshire

Salary: £30,000 - £37,000 (40 Hours) or £36,000 - £42,500 (45 Hours)

Shift: Monday to Friday - 40 Hour or 45 Hour Week available

Job Role:

We are seeking a Resident Engineer to join a leading materials handling business, based full-time at a key customer site. You will be responsible for servicing, maintaining and repairing forklift trucks and a range of other Material Handling Equipment (MHE), ensuring minimal downtime and excellent service delivery.

Sector - Industrial Forklift/Vehicle Maintenance

Non-Negotiable Requirements of Resident Engineer:

• Must have hands on Servicing or Maintenance Experience

Essential requirements of Resident Engineer:

• Maintenance experience of Forklift Trucks or Mobile Plant Machinery or HGV’s or industrial Vehicles.
• Have hands-on experience in the following disciplines: Electrical, Mechanical and Hydraulics.
• Recognised Engineering Qualification.

Desirable Requirements of Resident Engineer:

• Full UK Driving License
• Minimum Level 3 Qualification in Engineering.

The Resident Engineer will benefit from:

• Full Training and Induction Scheme
• Company Pension Scheme
• Tools provided
• Machinery Specific training programmes.

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 Matthew Lye 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.

My job

Multiskilled Engineer
Location: Ashbourne
Reports to: Engineering Team Leader

To provide an effective and safe engineering service to the production team and respond to operational demands in a timely fashion. To maintain equipment both proactively and reactively to ensure factory performance meets targets and KPIs. To improve equipment availability and performance to meet OEE targets through identifying and implementing improvements. To proactively use the PPM System in place (SAP) for the capture of all engineering labour and booking out of parts.

Responsibilities:

• To provide effective breakdown cover to the production department, to fault find and repair machines.
• To ensure that all equipment operates efficiently producing product according to the specification.
• To work closely with the Engineering leadership team to ensure that any faults beyond the competence of the Engineer are reported and rectified promptly via third party if required.
• Ensure Planned Preventative Maintenance schedules are maintained in accordance with current requirements.
• Proactive in ensuring Health & Safety legislation is adhered to.
• Ensure working to site specific Hygiene requirements including PPE, Technical handback procedures etc.
• To help in the training and assessment of staff regarding machine operation.
• To work closely with visiting engineers to ensure that any agreed improvements or modifications deliver the desired benefits to the business.
• Responsible for ensuring that all equipment documentation is fully and accurately completed and appropriately filed or passed on to the correct department.
• To report any non-conformances in machine performance.
• Ensure effective and detailed handovers are provided at all times, using clear verbal and written communication skills.
• Liaise with contractors and suppliers to ensure efficiency of projects
• Work within the permit to work system on site
• Attend internal and external training courses to ensure technical and professional skills are maintained
• To undertake other duties as your manager may require
• To work in a manner that actively seeks to reduce any negative environmental impact in relation to the processes and procedures operating within their area and across the wider business e.g. reduction of waste, recycling etc.

Essential Criteria:

• Level 3 City & Guilds or equivalent in Electrical, Mechanical and/or Electronic engineering.

• Qualifications to be recognised in the UK.

• Delivers quality and accuracy in own work and standards.

• Able to cope under pressure and flex with peaks in personal workload.

• Time served Apprentice.

• Health & Safety disciplined.

• Minimum 6 months as a Skill 1 Engineer after completing apprenticeship

Desirable Criteria:

• Previous experience of manufacturing operations.
• Experience in the food processing industry.
• PLC experience.
• Welding experience.
• Knowledge of lean techniques and processes.
• Computer Literate, Microsoft outlook and SAP PM
• 17th/18th (or equivalent) Edition qualified.
• COSHH
• Food Safety Level 2

The company

Pilgrim’s Europe produces some of the best-known and most iconic brands in the UK and Ireland, including Fridge Raiders, Rollover, Denny, Richmond, Oakhouse and Moy Park, alongside a diverse range of industry leading own-label products in categories including fresh pork, lamb and chicken, working with all the major retailers and food service outlets.

Our portfolio extends to authentic chilled and frozen ready meals, snacking ranges, added value and food service products.

Across Pilgrim’s Europe we combine 20,000 of the best people in the industry, united by a shared set of core values and a passion for producing the highest quality, most delicious and innovative food, which is enjoyed by millions of people in the UK, Ireland and Europe every day. Our Pilgrim’s Europe team are based in our Pilgrim’s UK, Moy Park, Pilgrim’s Food Masters and Pilgrim’s Shared Services businesses.

What we’ll bring to the table

Competitive Salary

Competitive Holiday Entitlement

Pension Contribution

Family Friendly Policies

Learning and Development Opportunities

Life Assurance

People matter

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Our values

Determination

Simplicity

Availability

Humility

Discipline

Sincerity

Ownership

£35 per hour | Outside IR35
4 on 4 off - Days & Nights
Crewe

gap technical are representing a market-leading heavy manufacturing business seeking an experienced Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias) to provide contract maintenance engineering services at their Crewe site.

Scope of Services

The successful contractor will provide electrical and multi-skilled maintenance engineering services to support the reliability, availability, and performance of heavy industrial production assets.

Services will be delivered using the contractor’s own expertise, methods, and judgement to achieve agreed outcomes. There is no obligation to provide continuous work, and services are delivered without employee-style supervision, appraisal, or management.

Key Service Deliverables

• Provision of reactive breakdown support to minimise unplanned downtime across heavy industrial plant
• Execution of planned and preventative maintenance activities aligned with site maintenance schedules
• Electrical fault diagnosis using schematics, diagnostics, and asset history
• Identification and rectification of recurring equipment faults, including implementation of permanent corrective actions
• Maintenance and optimisation of heavy plant and process equipment, including conveyors, motors, pumps, gearboxes, and drives
• PLC fault-finding and interrogation to support rapid fault resolution and plant recovery
• Support for plant reliability and continuous improvement initiatives
• Collaboration with production, engineering, and safety teams to ensure safe and efficient operation of industrial plant
• Support for machinery modifications, upgrades, shutdown works, and refurbishment activities
• All services delivered in compliance with site health, safety, and permit-to-work systems

Contractor Profile

• Time-served engineer or demonstrable equivalent industry experience

• Strong electrical bias with proven experience in heavy industrial or FMCG `process manufacturing environments

• Proven capability working with:

• 3-phase electrical systems

• Motors, drives, inverters, and safety circuits

• PLC fault-finding (Siemens, Allen Bradley, or similar)

• Heavy plant and process equipment

Previous experience providing services as a maintenance engineering contractorAble to manage workload and priorities independently, working with minimal directionStrong communication skills when liaising with site stakeholdersAvailability to support a 4 on 4 off shift pattern, including days and nights

Apply

To be considered, please submit your CV via the Apply Now option on the website.
For further information on this engagement or to discuss other contract opportunities, please get in touch.

This contract opportunity is advertised by gap technical, operating as an employment business. Selection is based solely on suitability to provide the services described.

Closing Date: 20/02/2026

Dual Fuel Engineer Permanent Position

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

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

The Role

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

What Were Looking For

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

What We Offer

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

Additional Rates & Availability

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

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

Maintenance Engineer DAYS (4on4off)

Stone, Staffordshire.

Manufacturing Business

£42,000 - £50,000 + Paid Overtime (1.5x) + 25 days holiday + 10% Pension.

4on4off DAYS 7:00am-7:00pm.

This is a unique opportunity for a Maintenance Engineer to join a successful, progressive manufacturing business who have a long-standing presence in Stone, Staffordshire.

This role supports manufacturing through the provision of Maintenance Engineering activities across all automated production machinery on site. If you are adept at achieving optimisation of plant availability through skilled Maintenance Engineering practices, this could be for you!

Role Description.

Provision of planned and reactive maintenance across a variety of high speed, industrial automated machinery.

Electrical and Mechanical fault finding and repair activities.

Stripping down, servicing, repairing and installing new machinery when required.

Identifying cost saving solutions to help streamline maintenance processes.

Conducting all work in a H&S conscious fashion.

Carrying out site electrical work, including installations.

Carrying out project work.

Reporting into the Engineering Supervisor.

Skills and Qualifications.
Maintenance Engineering experience.
Level 3+ in Engineering.
Strong fault-finding capability.
Experience of working within a manufacturing environment or other industrial context.
Ability to work effectively as part of a dedicated maintenance engineering team.

This role will suit an engineer who is looking for a great daily challenge and who enjoys finding solutions to engineering problems across manufacturing machinery.

Interested? Click Apply to submit your application and find out more about this excellent opportunity

Maintenance Engineer - Food Manufacturing

Multi Skilled

4 on 4 off (days and nights)

Overview

This is a great opportunity for a maintenance engineer looking to work a rotational 12 hour shift with extended time off between each rotation. One of the areas well know manufacturers are looking to recruit a maintenance engineer and are ready to hire immediately. As a maintenance engineer, you will be joining an experienced and supportive team who have a strong track-record. You will be a key team player in ensuring the factory is running up to speed and production levels are maintained.

Responsibilities for the Maintenance Engineer

• Proactive maintenance and site PMs
• Reactive maintenance and responding to breakdowns quickly
• Working across both electrical and mechanical faults and maintenance
• Working on Engineering projects (e.g. commissioning, installations, relocations)
• Identifying and implementing improvements covering both processes machine output
• Adhering to site Health & safety rules and legislation on site

Requirements for the Maintenance Engineer

• Time-served / recognised apprenticeship (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering subject
• Experience working in a Multi skilled role across mechanical and electrical engineering
• Ability to and experience of working to a fast pace, ideally confident in a manufacturing environment.

If you’re interested in this opportunity and your CV is ready then hit the apply button and expect to hear from me soon. Alternatively, if you’re CV isn’t ready or you just want a quick chat about the role then give me (Gianni) a call on our company number.

By applying to this advertised job, you give consent for The Sterling Choice Ltd to hold your information. Our privacy policy can be found on our website. At your request, this can also be sent to you.

Fabric Engineer – Temporary Cover (Single Site)

Stafford
£15.50 per hour (PAYE)
Temporary Assignment

We are currently recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Fabric Engineer to provide temporary cover on a single-site location in Solihull.

This role is ideal for a hands-on fabric or maintenance engineer with strong experience in planned preventative maintenance (PPM) within a commercial or facilities environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carrying out PPM fabric maintenance tasks across the site
• Emergency lighting checks and basic compliance testing
• Tap temperature checks in line with H&S and legionella controls
• Minor fabric repairs (e.g. doors, fixtures, fittings, general upkeep)
• Reporting defects and completing maintenance records accurately
• Ensuring all work is carried out safely and to site standards

Requirements:

• Previous experience in a Fabric Engineer / Maintenance Assistant / Facilities role
• Good working knowledge of PPM schedules
• Understanding of basic compliance checks (emergency lighting, water temperatures)
• Ability to work independently on a single-site environment
• Reliable, punctual, and safety-conscious

What’s on Offer:

• £15.50 per hour PAYE
• Stable temporary to permanent position
• Straightforward, well-defined duties
• Single-site work (no travel between locations)

If you’re a dependable fabric engineer looking for a temporary assignment in Solihull, we’d love to hear from you.

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley)

£46,000

Days

Are you a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer looking for a stable days-based role in a busy industrial environment? We’re looking for a skilled, hands-on engineer to join our team in Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, supporting site reliability and ensuring our production runs efficiently.

What’s on offer:

• £46,000 per annum
• Monday to Friday - Days (no nights or weekends!)
• Well-established industrial manufacturing environment
• Excellent career development and training opportunities
• Supportive team culture with real investment in engineering

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out reactive and planned mechanical maintenance across production and site equipment
• Diagnose, repair, and improve mechanical systems including conveyors, pumps, gearboxes, bearings, and hydraulics
• Work closely with production teams to minimise downtime and enhance plant reliability
• Support continuous improvement and site efficiency projects
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and adhere to safety standards

About You:

• Time-served or qualified in Mechanical Engineering (NVQ Level 3 / HNC / Apprenticeship)
• Experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment (steel, aggregates, heavy industry, etc.)
• Strong mechanical fault-finding and repair skills
• Basic electrical understanding desirable but not essential
• Proactive, safety-conscious, and a team player

If you’re a mechanically minded engineer who enjoys solving problems and wants a great days-based role in a solid industrial business, we want to hear from you.

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 Kieran Wall.

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.

We are seeking VMware Architects/Consultants to join our client on a contract basis. Current SC or DV clearance is ideal but not essential, as it can be obtained for the right candidate.

Our client is one of the most certified independent VMware specialists in the UK, regularly delivering cutting-edge solutions across public and private sector organisations. They are consistently in need of VMware expertise for a range of projects, with contract durations varying from 20 days to 12 months, depending on project demand and specialist skill sets.

The client has ongoing requirements for skilled consultants across the entire UK.

Key skills needed (one or more required):

• VMware Aria (Operations/Automation/Suite)
• VMware NSX (design, implementation, security, networking)
• VMware VCF (VMware Cloud Foundation)

What you’ll do:

• Architect scalable, secure VMware solutions
• Lead design decisions and provide technical direction
• Work closely with stakeholders to deliver robust platforms

Interested, intrigued or want to find out more? Apply today so that we can start a conversation. Contact Ryan Kennison via e-mail at (see below) or call

Systems Operations Engineer Crewe (Hybrid)

The tech stack includes: Linux, Ubuntu, Apache, PHP, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Postfix, Git, AWS (ECS, EC2, Lambda, VPC, Route53, S3, RDS, CloudWatch, CloudFormation), Python, and Bash. Experience with configuration management tools such as Puppet, Ansible, Terraform, or Ninja is also desirable.

We are looking for a Systems Operations Engineer to join a tech-driven client in Crewe. In this role, you will play a key part in supporting and maintaining their Linux environment, working closely with IT Infrastructure and Software Development teams to ensure systems whether internal platforms or customer-facing services are scalable, secure, and efficient.

You will be responsible for supporting and maintaining the group s Linux estate, as well as providing support for their AWS infrastructure. This includes automating infrastructure tasks such as environment builds, scaling, monitoring, and patching. In addition, you will ensure compliance with internal records and security standards, document systems, and follow change management protocols.

This role is ideal for someone with strong Linux experience and knowledge of cloud technologies, particularly AWS. Scripting experience in Python or Bash is also important to succeed in this role.

This is a brilliant organisation offering this position on a hybrid basis, encouraging collaboration and in-person teamwork. Please note that successful candidates will be required to undergo a Non-Police Personnel Vetting (NPPV) Level 3 check as part of the onboarding process.

Onsite/Desktop Support Engineer x2 Crewe (Service Now, SCCM and Intune)

£40-42,000 + Benefits - on site 5 days a week

You will be the first point of contact for customers, delivering the highest level of customer service and engagement, and will be pre-empting investigating and resolving Incidents.

The role will be onsite five days a week in Crewe

Your role

• First point of contact for customers, delivering the highest level of customer service and engagement.
• Liaising continuously with customers to ensure smooth communication and efficient service whilst resolving customer queries onsite.
• Providing advice with guidance through user best practices, identifying and mitigating repeatable cases and creating knowledge base articles (KBA’s).
• Responsibility for resolving Incidents and Service Requests to SLA using tools such as Service Now, SCCM and Intune.
• Accurate IT hardware management using a Configuration Management Database (CMDB) and Active Directory (AD).
• Requirement to drive between sites and provide hands-on support.

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with customers and technical teams at all levels.
• Ability to work within a busy environment and can work calmly under pressure.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with an ability to think outside the box.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows OS (10 and 11) and Microsoft 365 Office Suite.
• Understanding of IT hardware, predominately desktops and laptops, but also other mobile technologies; printers; peripherals and network fundamentals.
• Strong documentation capability with an eye for detail and relevant experience of manufacturing sector would be advantageous.

Hybrid - Crewe (3 days onsite)
Competitive + bonus & benefits

Applause IT are working with a large, product-led technology business to hire a Linux Systems Operations Engineer into their growing Technology & Data function.

This is a hands-on infrastructure role focused on Linux, AWS and automation, supporting both internal platforms and customer-facing systems at scale.

You’ll sit within a collaborative infrastructure team, working closely with DevOps and Software Engineering to keep platforms secure, scalable and reliable.

The role

You’ll take ownership across the Linux estate while supporting and improving cloud infrastructure in AWS. Day-to-day, you’ll be:

• Supporting and maintaining a Linux server environment (Ubuntu, Apache/Nginx, MySQL/Postgres)
• Supporting and developing AWS infrastructure (EC2, ECS, Lambda, VPC, Route53, S3, RDS, CloudWatch)
• Automating builds, scaling, patching and monitoring
• Working alongside DevOps and Engineering teams to support delivery
• Improving resilience, security and operational efficiency
• Documenting systems and following structured change management
• Managing SLAs and balancing competing priorities

This is a role with real scope to shape how infrastructure is run, not just keep the lights on.

What we’re looking for

We’re open to strong mid-level through to senior engineers. You don’t need everything below, but experience in most areas is important:

• Strong Linux systems experience
• Solid exposure to AWS cloud environments
• Experience with automation / configuration tools (Terraform, Ansible, Puppet or similar)
• Scripting skills in Python and/or Bash
• Working knowledge of Windows Server / Active Directory
• Good understanding of security fundamentals
• Comfortable working in a change-controlled, production environment

You’ll also need to be eligible for NPPV Level 3 vetting as part of the onboarding process.

Benefits

• Annual bonus
• Pension & life assurance
• Electric vehicle & fuel schemes
• Private wellbeing & healthcare support
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free breakfast onsite
• Modern HQ with gym, caf and collaborative spaces

Location & working pattern

• Hybrid role - minimum 3 days per week onsite in Crewe
• Purpose-built HQ with excellent facilities
• Collaborative, engineering-led environment

Interested?

If you’re a Linux / AWS-focused infrastructure engineer looking for a role with ownership, stability and room to grow, we’d love to talk.

Apply now or contact Applause IT for a confidential discussion.

On behalf of our growing client based in Stoke on Trent, we are recruiting for a talented 2nd Line IT Support Engineer. As a 2nd Line IT Support Engineer, you will provide 2nd line IT support to all end-users and proactively resolve hardware and software issues from all incoming channels.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the escalation point for incoming support requests and existing tickets from 1st line support, providing expert assistance when needed.
• Provide on-site support to customers, resolving issues, offering consultations, and conducting proactive maintenance as required.
• Monitor alerts from customer systems, with a focus on servers and backup systems, and promptly address any issues.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date customer technical documentation.
• Continuously develop your skillset to stay updated with emerging technologies and trends.
• Contribute to the professional growth and development of Junior Engineers by providing guidance and support.

Skills and Experience:

• Ideally, a minimum of 2 years experience in a 2nd line IT support role.
• Proficiency in Active Directory and Azure administration, with hands-on experience.
• Understanding of networking principles and protocols.
• Familiarity with ticketing systems and IT service management tools.
• Knowledge of 3CX Voice over IP systems/technologies would be advantageous.

Benefits

This is a great opportunity for a 2nd Line IT Support Engineer to join a company that strongly believes in the development of its employees, and you will be rewarded with the following benefits:

• A dynamic and collaborative work environment
• Opportunities for professional development and training.

2nd Line IT Support Engineer Stoke on Trent

A leading multidisciplinary design and build contractor in the UK with over a century of industry experience are currently on the lookout for an experienced Lead Controls Engineer to join a dynamic team and contribute to ongoing success in the Water, Power & Energy, Pharmaceutical, and Food and Beverage sectors. This company prides themselves on being at the forefront of value-added engineering. They have a strong track record of supporting blue-chip clients across various industries, with a cultivated culture that promotes personal development and ensures the safety of our employees.

Lead Control Systems Engineer£50-55k + Car Allowance
A key role delivering automation projects across the entire project lifecycle
Join a large team of controls & automation engineers across multiple UK locations
Staffordshire based role. Ref: 24058

Lead Control Systems Engineer - The Role:

• You will take charge of complex control system projects, either independently or leading a team of 3-5 engineers
• You will be involved in all stages of the project, from creating design documentation to developing control software, testing, commissioning and handover
• If leading a team, you will manage the workload and progress of your team members, working closely with the Project Manager to meet contractual project milestones
• You will review design documents and test the software developed by your team members

Lead Control Systems Engineer - The Person:

• Strong knowledge of safe working practices
• Good organisational and communication skills at all levels
• A positive, approachable, willing and helpful attitude
• PLC and HMI software development experience using at least two manufacturers devices from Rockwell Automation, Siemens, Mitsubishi or Schneider
• Experience with multiple communication protocols and working with SCADA systems and VSDs
• Knowledge and experience in virtual machines (VMWare)
• Excellent IT skills including the use of Microsoft Word & Excel
• Ability to act on own initiative
• A full UK driving licence

If you have a proven track record in delivering control and automation projects to major UK clients in the Water, Industrial Automation or Process sectors, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

For further information call Sharon Hill

AE1

A leading multidisciplinary design and build contractor in the UK with over a century of industry experience are currently on the lookout for a Control Engineers to join a dynamic team and contribute to ongoing success in the Water, Power & Energy, Pharmaceutical, and Food and Beverage sectors.

This company prides themselves on being at the forefront of value-added engineering. They have a strong track record of supporting blue-chip clients across various industries, with a cultivated culture that promotes personal development and ensures the safety of our employees.

Control Engineers

£40,000 - £50,000 + Private Healthcare, Overtime, Pension, Expenses

Opportunities for personal development within a company culture that prioritises employee safety

Staffordshire based role Ref: 23686

Control Engineer - The Role:

• Take charge of delivering automation projects to our clients, overseeing the entire project lifecycle from design documentation to commissioning and handover
• Work on complex control system projects
• Engage with multiple stakeholders, including SI and LV engineering delivery teams and client representatives

Control Engineer - The Person:

• A minimum of 3 years of systems engineering experience
• Strong knowledge of safe working practices regarding electrical equipment
• Proficiency in PLC and HMI software development, using devices from at least two manufacturers such as Rockwell Automation, Siemens, Mitsubishi, or Schneider.
• Experience with various communication protocols and SCADA systems
• A positive, approachable attitude
• A full UK driving licence - 20-30% travel - UK only

If you are a Control Engineer looking for a challenging role within a company that values its employees and offers excellent opportunities for personal and professional growth, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your career

Position is based in Stafford.

For further information call Sharon Hill

CVL

As an experienced Senior Electrical Systems Engineer, you will join a highly focussed and passionate team leading the delivery of electrical / electronic engineering across the business.

Senior Electrical Systems Engineer Role:

You will provide technical support to the delivery of the E&E design. You will support the planning, tracking and status reporting for the E&E deliverables across a number of projects concurrently whilst attending project-based meetings to update on status and delivery.

Senior Electrical Systems Engineer Responsibilities:

Project planning for E&E deliverables.

Ability to plan, monitor and track multiple projects at one time.

An up-to-date status for all live projects, with the ability to articulate project plans, challenges and next steps to achieve successful project delivery.

Selection of correct hardware platform(s) to deliver the technical solution, considering environmental and cost targets.

Thrive in a fast agile environment, developing prototype solutions to validate proof of concept ideas.

Creation of software architecture to satisfy delivery of the requirements.

Co-ordination of 3rd party support vendors with the creation of requirements and corresponding software architectures.

Ensuring robust and reliable ECU communication protocols are followed in line with industry best practice (SAE J1939, Ethernet).

Be able to read electronic schematic diagrams and their electrical wiring diagram counterpart.

Ensure design for manufacture is considered, both relating to build of the programming and parameter configuration of selected solution.

Sound record keeping techniques, of all designs, revisions and related updates.

Senior Electrical Systems Engineer Requirements:

• Strong desire to learn from working on differing system architectures.
• Familiar with different requirements capturing tools.
• Knowledge of different CAN bus protocols i.e. CANOpen, J1939, ISO14229, ISO14230.
• Working knowledge of Software development techniques (V Model and functional safety).
• Awareness of security impact to achieve secure and resilient systems (hardware and software).
• Knowledge / experience of system integration testing at a vehicle level does the solution power up, communicate, operate and shut down as intended.
• Comfortable working with various electronic lab tools i.e. Spectrum analyser, Oscilloscope, Signal Generators, DC power supplies.

Essential:

• Sound base knowledge of electronic and software development.
• Sound base knowledge of low-level firmware integration i.e. bootloader through to application layer and parameter configuration.
• Familiar with CAN bus protocols.
• Happy to use different types of lab equipment to monitor system behaviour i.e. CAN, frequencies, PWM and basic operation.
• Awareness of functional safety and security impact, on software development.
• Experience of validation and verification activity planning.
• Experience taking electronic systems from concept through to delivery.

Desired:

• 5 years experience within Tier 1 or OE sectors (on highway or off highway) within system engineering or software development.
• Qualified to HND/Degree level in an electronic/electrical based technology discipline or equivalent experience.
• Validation and verification co-ordination.
• Experience of Project delivery.

Senior Electrical Systems Engineer Benefits:

In addition to an excellent salary, career progression and development opportunities, our client offers an excellent company pension scheme, medical insurance and dental care schemes, access to the company s healthy living centre and 33 days annual leave and flexibility around daily start and finish times. You will also have access to the Company s Reward Hub, giving you fantastic savings across a huge range of high street retailers, as well as access to exclusive company perks such as the Cycle to Work Scheme.

Senior Electrical Systems Engineer Applications:

VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this role

This role is fully on-site

This vacancy is only available to Candidates with relevant experience as detailed in the job description. Due to volume of applications, we are unable to respond to applicants who do not possess the required skills and experience. Recent Graduates who do not have the required level of industry experience need not apply.

Candidates must be authorised to work in the country where this role is located BEFORE making an application.

Benefits Package:

• £40,000 - £60,000
• A realistic chance of progression and development from this role.
• Very competitive Pension
• Opportunity to work with a variety of equipment with a variety of engineering companies.
• Life Assurance

This company have a dynamic work environment, they believe in team work and trust, they would like creative minds and are always looking for innovation and new ideas. They are currently experiencing exciting growth plans with work orders and projects growing at a rapid rate, naturally this has led to the requirement for an additional Automation Engineer to join their multi-disciplined team. The business work with in a variety of sectors across engineering functions and are currently going through A huge growth period which would make it an excellent time to be a part of this company.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Customer contact, including clarification of requirements
• Project management/execution
• Functional Description (FDS) writing
• Design/development of software for PLC/PC-based control systems
• Consultancy
• Planning and participation in testing
• Participation in commissioning and service of plants
• Participation in the development of standards/procedures

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Experience working as a Controls / Automation Engineer / Process Engineer / PLC Programmer previously with a manufacturing environment.
• Engineering or other relevant technical background
• Experience with dairy processes or similar
• Experience with ISA S88 and/or S95 standards
• 3 years or more of PLC/SCADA programming experience in one or more of the following systems such as Siemens, Allen Bradley, ABB 800xA, Schneider, Modicon, Mitsubishi, Wonderware and WinCC is desirable.

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

Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.

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.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Job Tenure: Permanent Salary: £40000 - £60000 per annum + Plus Benefits and Progression Location: Newport,