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Our client is looking to appoint a Site Services Engineer to support the safe, reliable operation of electrical distribution systems across their site. This role would suit an electrically qualified engineer with experience in electrical/mechanical maintenance, fault finding, and site infrastructure. You will help maintain essential electrical services, minimise downtime, and support improvements to the site's distribution network. Key responsibilities Carry out planned preventative and reactive maintenance on electrical distribution equipment, including switchboards, distribution boards, circuit breakers, and associated infrastructure. Investigate electrical faults, identify root causes, and complete repairs within your competence and authorisation. Monitor equipment condition and recommend improvements to reliability, efficiency, and service life. Support inspections, testing, shutdowns, and the installation and commissioning of new or modified equipment. Work safely under site isolation, lockout/tagout, and permit-to-work procedures. Coordinate with production teams, facilities colleagues, specialist contractors, and service providers to plan work and minimise disruption. Maintain accurate maintenance records, inspection reports, and electrical drawings. Support emergency response arrangements and participate in an on-call rota where required. Undertake high-voltage activities only where appropriately trained, competent, and formally authorised. Essential A recognised electrical engineering qualification, apprenticeship, or equivalent practical experience. Experience maintaining electrical distribution systems in an industrial, manufacturing, commercial, or similar site environment. Strong electrical fault-finding skills and the ability to interpret electrical drawings and schematics. A sound understanding of electrical safety, safe isolation, risk assessments, and permit-to-work systems. The ability to organise workloads, communicate clearly, and work independently or as part of a wider engineering team. A practical approach to problem solving and a strong focus on equipment reliability.

We're recruiting on behalf of an established UK engineering business operating within the electrical power distribution sector. Due to continued growth, our client is looking to appoint an experienced Electrical Technical & Tendering Engineer to join its engineering function. This is a varied technical role combining electrical engineering, tendering, specification review, supplier management and technical support. You'll work closely with engineering, sales, procurement, suppliers and customers, supporting projects involving LV distribution equipment, MV RMUs and associated electrical infrastructure. It would suit someone who has built their career within the LV/HV electrical distribution or switchgear sector and is comfortable moving between technical specifications, commercial quotations, component selection and supplier/customer discussions. Your responsibilities will include: Reviewing customer technical specifications and single-line diagrams (SLDs) Supporting the preparation and costing of tenders for LV cabinets, feeder pillars, RMUs and associated equipment Reviewing supplier quotations and helping establish appropriate project/tender costs Developing bills of materials (BOMs) and selecting components to meet customer specifications Reviewing and approving supplier drawings Liaising closely with purchasing and external suppliers on pricing, quotations and technical matters Identifying alternative components or solutions where material or supply issues arise Working with suppliers to resolve quality issues and prevent recurrence Supporting supplier development and assessing potential new supply partners Providing technical calculations, product information and engineering support to internal teams Reviewing tender specifications and advising sales colleagues on technical requirements Responding to customer technical queries and attending customer meetings or site visits where required Visiting suppliers for technical discussions, process reviews and product inspections where necessary Supporting wider engineering projects and working with third-party consultants when required These responsibilities reflect the combination of tender review, BOM/component selection, supplier coordination, quality resolution and customer/internal technical support described in the original brief.

We are recruiting for a Quality Inspector to join an established manufacturer within the building materials sector. This is a hands-on, production-based role where you will work closely with the manufacturing team to ensure products meet the required quality standards throughout the production process. The position will primarily involve visual inspection, identifying defects or inconsistencies and raising any quality concerns with production before products progress further through the manufacturing process. This would suit someone with a good eye for detail who is comfortable working within a busy manufacturing or production environment. Roles & Responsibilities: Carrying out visual inspections of products at different stages of production Checking finished and in-process products against agreed quality standards Identifying defects, damage, imperfections or inconsistencies Working closely with production operatives and supervisors to address quality issues Raising concerns promptly to prevent defective products progressing further through production Supporting production teams in maintaining quality standards throughout the manufacturing process Recording inspection findings and completing relevant quality documentation Monitoring recurring defects and escalating issues where appropriate Ensuring products meet customer and internal quality expectations Supporting a culture of quality, accuracy and continuous improvement across the production environment Following site health, safety and quality procedures at all times What We're Looking For Previous experience within manufacturing, production, quality inspection or a similar environment A strong eye for detail and the ability to identify visual defects A practical understanding of manufacturing or production processes Good communication skills and the confidence to raise quality concerns The ability to work effectively with production operatives, supervisors and other departments A methodical and consistent approach to inspections Good organisational skills and the ability to maintain accurate records A positive approach to quality and continuous improvement Experience within building materials, construction products, timber, concrete, plastics, insulation, roofing, flooring or a similar manufacturing environment would be advantageous but is not essential.

Our client, a well known manufacturing business is currently recruiting for an experienced Mechanical Fitter to join a well-established manufacturing business. This is an excellent opportunity for a mechanically minded individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced production environment, carrying out maintenance, repairs, installations, and continuous improvement activities to ensure equipment operates safely and efficiently. The successful candidate will have a strong mechanical maintenance background within manufacturing, production, or industrial environments and be comfortable working both independently and as part of a maintenance team. Key Responsibilities Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on manufacturing machinery and production equipment. Diagnose and repair mechanical faults to minimise production downtime. Strip, repair, overhaul, and rebuild mechanical components including gearboxes, pumps, conveyors, bearings, and motors. Install, align, and commission new machinery and equipment. Conduct reactive maintenance in response to equipment breakdowns. Read and interpret engineering drawings, technical manuals, and schematics. Ensure all work is completed in accordance with health and safety procedures. Identify opportunities for continuous improvement to improve equipment reliability and efficiency. Work closely with production teams to maintain operational performance. Complete maintenance documentation accurately using maintenance management systems where applicable. Assist with shutdowns, machine upgrades, and project work as required. Skills & Experience Required Previous experience as a Mechanical Fitter, Maintenance Fitter, Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, or similar role. Background working within manufacturing, production, FMCG, heavy industry, food manufacturing, automotive, packaging, or industrial environments. Experience carrying out both preventative and reactive maintenance. Ability to fault-find and diagnose mechanical issues efficiently. Competent in using workshop tools and precision measuring equipment. Ability to read engineering drawings. Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive approach. Excellent communication and teamwork skills. We're looking for someone who enjoys solving mechanical problems and takes pride in keeping production running efficiently. You'll have experience working within a manufacturing environment, be safety-conscious, and possess a hands-on approach to maintenance and equipment reliability. If you're looking to join a business that values technical expertise and offers long-term career progression, we'd like to hear from you. OTHER INFORMATION