Westray Recruitment Group

Westray Recruitment Group are seeking an Electronics Engineer for our client, a long-established UK electronics manufacturer in Northallerton. The role is hands-on, working closely with production and engineering teams to keep products running, buildable and reliable. You will contribute across manufacturing, NPI and product lifecycle-solving issues, implementing improvements and supporting test, validation and conformance activities.

Westray Recruitment Group are seeking to recruit an Electronics Engineer for our client based in Northallerton. WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU? Permanent role - full time Monday to Friday working hours (early finish on Friday) Long-term career progression within a growing engineering business Opportunity to work across a varied product portfolio and technically challenging projects Hands-on role offering exposure to product support, NPI, design modifications and manufacturing engineering Stable employment within a long-established, quality-driven organisation Collaborative team environment with genuine opportunities to influence engineering improvements Supportive management and ongoing professional development THE BUSINESS We're working with a long-established UK electronics manufacturer (60+ years in business) who are looking to bring in an Electronics Engineer to strengthen their engineering capability across manufacturing and product lifecycle support. This isn't a pure design role. In fact, design work is only a small part of the job. Instead, you'll be working closely with production and engineering teams to keep real-world products running, buildable and reliable. You'll be joining a stable, long-established manufacturer with a strong engineering culture and a growing workload. This is a chance to step into a role where your engineering input directly affects how products are built, tested and delivered. THE ROLE As Electronics Engineer, you will provide practical engineering support across a broad range of electronic products, ensuring designs remain reliable, manufacturable and fully supported throughout their lifecycle. You will incorporate Manufacturing, NPI and Product Support. Your responsibilities will include: Supporting electronic products through manufacture and their full lifecycle Solving production and test issues when builds don't go to plan Supporting NPI and getting new products into production Handling component obsolescence and sourcing replacements Making engineering changes to improve manufacturability Fault-finding analogue and digital electronics issues Supporting test, validation and root cause analysis Working closely with shop floor and engineering teams THE PERSON We are looking for an engineer who combines solid technical knowledge with a practical, hands-on approach. You will ideally have: Degree qualification in Electronics, Electronic Engineering or a related discipline Previous experience in an Electronics Engineer or similar engineering position beyond graduate level Strong understanding of analogue and digital electronics Experience working with microcontrollers and programmable devices such as Microchip, Atmel or similar platforms Familiarity with PCB design and engineering software such as EasyPC, KiCad, AutoCAD, SolidWorks or equivalent Experience supporting products through manufacture, testing, NPI or product lifecycle activities Strong practical fault-finding and problem-solving skills Ability to prioritise work and manage multiple engineering tasks effectively Excellent communication skills and the confidence to work collaboratively across engineering and manufacturing teams A proactive attitude with the ability to work independently when required It would be advantageous if you also have experience with: Component obsolescence and alternative part selection High-reliability or regulated manufacturing environments Aerospace, defence, industrial electronics, instrumentation, oil & gas or ATEX applications Quality-led manufacturing, traceability, testing and IPC standards You'll likely already be working in one of these environments: Electronics manufacturing / EMS / contract manufacturing Aerospace, defence, oil & gas, ATEX or instrumentation Industrial or high-reliability electronics You'll be someone who enjoys: Practical engineering, not just design work Being close to production and real hardware Solving problems others can't Taking ownership of technical issues Above all, you'll be someone who enjoys practical engineering, takes pride in producing quality work and thrives within a collaborative SME environment where no two days are the same.

Opportunity to join a growing and respected business Supportive leadership team and positive working environment THE BUSINESS Our client is seeking an experienced and driven Crane Service Manager to lead their Service Engineering Division based at their Teesside branch. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly organised and customer-focused professional to take responsibility for the day-to-day management of service operations, ensuring the highest standards of customer service, engineering excellence, safety, and commercial performance. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in managing service engineers, coordinating maintenance activities, responding to customer breakdowns, controlling costs, and driving operational efficiency across the division. Most of the works is on factory cranes & overhead cranes, however they do work on dock and harbrour cranes, as well as vessel cranes ranging from 1tonne to 3000tonne. Candidates will be favoured who show an interest/experience working with AI, have a willingness to grow, managing multi-site workers and planning & scheduling works. THE ROLE Operational Management Plan, organise and coordinate the daily activities of the Service Engineering Division. Manage engineer workloads and ensure efficient deployment of resources. Schedule and oversee maintenance, inspection and repair activities. Ensure rapid and effective response to customer breakdowns and emergency call-outs. Monitor operational performance and continuously improve service delivery. Customer Management Act as the primary point of contact for service customers. Build and maintain strong client relationships through professional communication and service excellence. Provide technical support and practical solutions to customer requirements. Respond promptly to customer enquiries and service issues. Prepare service quotations, estimates and costings. Manage departmental budgets and financial performance. Monitor labour utilisation and operational efficiencies. Control costs and identify opportunities for continuous improvement. Oversee invoicing processes and ensure accurate and timely billing. Health, Safety & Compliance Promote a strong safety culture throughout the division. Ensure compliance with all current health, safety and industry regulations. Develop and review Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS). Implement and maintain safe systems of work. Ensure engineering activities are carried out in accordance with company procedures and statutory requirements. Create and manage job cards and service documentation. Maintain accurate service records and compliance documentation. Coordinate maintenance schedules for customer equipment. Oversee the maintenance and upkeep of company vehicles, lifting equipment and tools used by the division. Support continuous improvement initiatives within service operations. THE PERSON Previous experience in a Service Manager, Engineering Manager, Crane Manager, Plant Manager or similar role. Electrical/Mechanical HNC or equivalent Strong knowledge of cranes, lifting equipment, industrial maintenance, or related engineering services. Excellent planning, organisational and leadership skills. Experience in budgeting, cost control and financial management. A strong customer-service mindset with excellent communication skills. Knowledge of health and safety legislation and industry best practice. Experience preparing RAMS and implementing safe systems of work. The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Competency in service management software and Microsoft Office applications.

Westray Recruitment Group is seeking an experienced Crane Service Manager to lead the Service Engineering Division at the Teesside branch. The role focuses on organizing daily operations, coordinating maintenance, and delivering outstanding customer service with safety and cost control in mind. The ideal candidate will manage multiple sites, drive efficiency, and oversee budgets while ensuring compliance with RAMS and health & safety requirements in a fast-paced environment.