CK Group are recruiting for a Lab Automation Technician, on behalf of an industry leading scientific instrument manufacturer, to be based at one of their client sites in Cambridge, on a permanent basis. The hours of work are 16:00 - 00:00 Monday to Friday. About the Role: The Lab Automation Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and enhancing automated systems, with a view to provide minimal downtime and increased time for science. This role offers an enhanced benefits package. Your Responsibilities: Ensure prompt, flexible, customer focused engineering support whilst maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory and engineering standards. Support Automation Engineers to diagnose faults on complex equipment and systems. Carry out engineering maintenance and commissioning work associated with scientific equipment and systems. Participate in training activities in order to gain a better understanding of Automation, via Vendor or in house cross training. Develop knowledge of equipment assets and science, to enable understanding of current and new technologies utilized by customer. Your Background: Technical Engineering Qualification or Apprenticeship. HNC/HND in relevant engineering discipline. Demonstrated experience within the Laboratory Instrument Support sector across a wide range of scientific and/or automated systems. Apply: It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK. Please quote job reference in all correspondence. If this position isn't suitable but you are looking for a new role, or if you are interested in seeing what opportunities are out there, head over to our LinkedIn page (cka-group) and follow us to see our latest jobs and company news. INDLS
May 30, 2025
Full time
CK Group are recruiting for a Lab Automation Technician, on behalf of an industry leading scientific instrument manufacturer, to be based at one of their client sites in Cambridge, on a permanent basis. The hours of work are 16:00 - 00:00 Monday to Friday. About the Role: The Lab Automation Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and enhancing automated systems, with a view to provide minimal downtime and increased time for science. This role offers an enhanced benefits package. Your Responsibilities: Ensure prompt, flexible, customer focused engineering support whilst maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory and engineering standards. Support Automation Engineers to diagnose faults on complex equipment and systems. Carry out engineering maintenance and commissioning work associated with scientific equipment and systems. Participate in training activities in order to gain a better understanding of Automation, via Vendor or in house cross training. Develop knowledge of equipment assets and science, to enable understanding of current and new technologies utilized by customer. Your Background: Technical Engineering Qualification or Apprenticeship. HNC/HND in relevant engineering discipline. Demonstrated experience within the Laboratory Instrument Support sector across a wide range of scientific and/or automated systems. Apply: It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK. Please quote job reference in all correspondence. If this position isn't suitable but you are looking for a new role, or if you are interested in seeing what opportunities are out there, head over to our LinkedIn page (cka-group) and follow us to see our latest jobs and company news. INDLS
Opportunity Overview We are seeking a motivated and capable Technician Manager to provide management and leadership to one of our four technical teams in the School of Science Engineering and Environment. The successful candidate will support one of our Human and Natural Science teams, which will include Chemistry and Wildlife, Geography and Biology areas of speciality amongst others click apply for full job details
May 30, 2025
Full time
Opportunity Overview We are seeking a motivated and capable Technician Manager to provide management and leadership to one of our four technical teams in the School of Science Engineering and Environment. The successful candidate will support one of our Human and Natural Science teams, which will include Chemistry and Wildlife, Geography and Biology areas of speciality amongst others click apply for full job details
Science Teacher + 2iC A high-performing secondary school in Harrow, NW London, are seeking a Science Teacher + 2iC to join their thriving Science Department. The current 2iC is due promotion into pastoral leadership, therefore a strong, confident Science Teacher + 2iC is required to take their position deputising the department. You will be working amongst a team of 11 Science Teachers, including 3 ECTs, 2 Trainee Teachers and a mix of experienced staff and subject specialists. This Science Teacher + 2iC position is suited to either a Physics, Chemistry or Biology specialist. Most importantly, the school is looking to find a strong Science Teacher with excellent people skills, a passion for Science and evidence of promoting high achievement with their students. The school boasts strong Progress 8, as well as excellent GCSE & A Level results in Science. All three specialisms are popular at KS5, so the vacancy would naturally suit a Science Teacher with a passion for A Level teaching. Science Teacher + 2iC - School Specification: Outer London Payscale Large, well-resourced school with state-of-the-art facilities including gym, parking, superb science labs and plenty of technicians. Exceptional progress 8 scores Non-selective, focused on all students being given the ability to achieve Locally partnered with another school, offering even more progression and career development Purposeful CPD and meetings, rather than meetings for meetings sake Excellent student behaviour, supported by an extensive pastoral leadership team far greater than your typical HoY. Located in Harrow, NW LondonScience Teacher + 2iC - Candidate Criteria: Science Teacher with UK QTS or in the process of obtaining At least two years teaching experience required Ideally both ECT years completed, or a Teach First teacher with ECT1 done. Passionate about all students having the opportunity to excelIf you're interested in learning more and having an initial confidential discussion, apply today and you will be contacted within 24hrs if shortlisted. Science Teacher + 2iC
May 30, 2025
Full time
Science Teacher + 2iC A high-performing secondary school in Harrow, NW London, are seeking a Science Teacher + 2iC to join their thriving Science Department. The current 2iC is due promotion into pastoral leadership, therefore a strong, confident Science Teacher + 2iC is required to take their position deputising the department. You will be working amongst a team of 11 Science Teachers, including 3 ECTs, 2 Trainee Teachers and a mix of experienced staff and subject specialists. This Science Teacher + 2iC position is suited to either a Physics, Chemistry or Biology specialist. Most importantly, the school is looking to find a strong Science Teacher with excellent people skills, a passion for Science and evidence of promoting high achievement with their students. The school boasts strong Progress 8, as well as excellent GCSE & A Level results in Science. All three specialisms are popular at KS5, so the vacancy would naturally suit a Science Teacher with a passion for A Level teaching. Science Teacher + 2iC - School Specification: Outer London Payscale Large, well-resourced school with state-of-the-art facilities including gym, parking, superb science labs and plenty of technicians. Exceptional progress 8 scores Non-selective, focused on all students being given the ability to achieve Locally partnered with another school, offering even more progression and career development Purposeful CPD and meetings, rather than meetings for meetings sake Excellent student behaviour, supported by an extensive pastoral leadership team far greater than your typical HoY. Located in Harrow, NW LondonScience Teacher + 2iC - Candidate Criteria: Science Teacher with UK QTS or in the process of obtaining At least two years teaching experience required Ideally both ECT years completed, or a Teach First teacher with ECT1 done. Passionate about all students having the opportunity to excelIf you're interested in learning more and having an initial confidential discussion, apply today and you will be contacted within 24hrs if shortlisted. Science Teacher + 2iC
Project Delivery Manager - CAPEX Projects Are you an experienced Project Delivery Manager with a strong mechanical background and a passion for safety and construction project management • Do you thrive in a hands-on environment, liaising with trades and technicians while keeping key stakeholders informed • If so, we want to hear from you! About the Role We are looking for a Project Delivery Manager to oversee our CAPEX projects, including a critical fire protection project. In this role you'll be responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient delivery of projects within our clients chemical manufacturing site. With no large project support team in place, you will take ownership of raising costs through SAP, keeping Engineering and FM leadership teams updated, and ensuring compliance with CDM regulations. Key Responsibilities: • Lead the delivery of CAPEX projects, ensuring safety, cost control, and efficiency. • Oversee fire protection and other mechanical projects, ensuring compliance with site and legal safety standards. • Work closely with site trades, technicians, and contractors to coordinate construction activities. • Ensure effective communication with Engineering and FM leadership teams, providing regular project updates. • Manage project budgets, raise costs, and track expenses using SAP. • Ensure all projects adhere to CDM processes and industry best practices. What We're Looking For: • • Strong mechanical engineering background, preferably in an industrial setting. • • Experience managing construction projects in a chemical, manufacturing, or process industry environment. • • A keen focus on safety, risk management, and compliance. • • Proficiency in SAP for raising and tracking project costs. • • Solid understanding of CDM regulations and experience ensuring compliance. • • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Why Join Us • • Play a key role in delivering critical CAPEX projects in a leading UK chemical company. • A hands-on role with real responsibility and visibility across the business. • Competitive rate With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.
May 27, 2025
Contractor
Project Delivery Manager - CAPEX Projects Are you an experienced Project Delivery Manager with a strong mechanical background and a passion for safety and construction project management • Do you thrive in a hands-on environment, liaising with trades and technicians while keeping key stakeholders informed • If so, we want to hear from you! About the Role We are looking for a Project Delivery Manager to oversee our CAPEX projects, including a critical fire protection project. In this role you'll be responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient delivery of projects within our clients chemical manufacturing site. With no large project support team in place, you will take ownership of raising costs through SAP, keeping Engineering and FM leadership teams updated, and ensuring compliance with CDM regulations. Key Responsibilities: • Lead the delivery of CAPEX projects, ensuring safety, cost control, and efficiency. • Oversee fire protection and other mechanical projects, ensuring compliance with site and legal safety standards. • Work closely with site trades, technicians, and contractors to coordinate construction activities. • Ensure effective communication with Engineering and FM leadership teams, providing regular project updates. • Manage project budgets, raise costs, and track expenses using SAP. • Ensure all projects adhere to CDM processes and industry best practices. What We're Looking For: • • Strong mechanical engineering background, preferably in an industrial setting. • • Experience managing construction projects in a chemical, manufacturing, or process industry environment. • • A keen focus on safety, risk management, and compliance. • • Proficiency in SAP for raising and tracking project costs. • • Solid understanding of CDM regulations and experience ensuring compliance. • • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Why Join Us • • Play a key role in delivering critical CAPEX projects in a leading UK chemical company. • A hands-on role with real responsibility and visibility across the business. • Competitive rate With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.
CK Group are recruiting for a Development Technician, on behalf of a leading multinational producer of household plastic products, on a fixed term contract basis of 3 months. This is a full time position, 35.5 hours per week. Monday to Thursday: 9am - 5pm, Friday: 9am - 3pm, based at their site in Cramlington. Salary: Approximately £28,000 per annum (pro-rata for a 3 month contract). Your main duties will be: Responsible for managing the Accelerated Weathering Programme. Ensuring all weathering machines are maintained in good working order. Developing and promoting ideas to improve the Programme and Equipment setup. Interpreting test results for product construction and modification. Completing and reporting Laboratory work and running plant trials. Candidate requirements - skills and experience: Degree/diploma in Chemistry, Materials Science or a related field. At least 2 years' experience of working in a polymer laboratory. Must have a full UK Driving Licence, be able to drive and have access to a car. Apply: It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK. Must have a full UK Driving Licence, be able to drive and have access to a car. Please quote job reference in all correspondence. If this position isn't suitable but you are looking for a new role, or if you are interested in seeing what opportunities are out there, head over to our LinkedIn page (cka-group) and follow us to see our latest jobs and company news. INDCH
May 25, 2025
Full time
CK Group are recruiting for a Development Technician, on behalf of a leading multinational producer of household plastic products, on a fixed term contract basis of 3 months. This is a full time position, 35.5 hours per week. Monday to Thursday: 9am - 5pm, Friday: 9am - 3pm, based at their site in Cramlington. Salary: Approximately £28,000 per annum (pro-rata for a 3 month contract). Your main duties will be: Responsible for managing the Accelerated Weathering Programme. Ensuring all weathering machines are maintained in good working order. Developing and promoting ideas to improve the Programme and Equipment setup. Interpreting test results for product construction and modification. Completing and reporting Laboratory work and running plant trials. Candidate requirements - skills and experience: Degree/diploma in Chemistry, Materials Science or a related field. At least 2 years' experience of working in a polymer laboratory. Must have a full UK Driving Licence, be able to drive and have access to a car. Apply: It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK. Must have a full UK Driving Licence, be able to drive and have access to a car. Please quote job reference in all correspondence. If this position isn't suitable but you are looking for a new role, or if you are interested in seeing what opportunities are out there, head over to our LinkedIn page (cka-group) and follow us to see our latest jobs and company news. INDCH
Bring more to life. Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology? At Cytiva, one of Danaher's 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives-and we're all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact. You'll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher's system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact - innovating at the speed of life. Working at Cytiva means being at the forefront of providing new solutions to transform human health. Our incredible customers undertake life-saving activities ranging from fundamental biological research to developing innovative vaccines, new medicines, and cell and gene therapies. At Cytiva you will be able to continuously improve yourself and us - working on challenges that truly matter with people that care for each other, our customers, and their patients. Take your next step to an altogether life-changing career. Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible. The Quality Control Technician is responsible for performing routine raw material/finished goods testing and release activities to ensure timely provision of materials to production, and products to customers. They will also control and investigate items that are non-conforming to support manufacturing and the wider business. This position reports to the Quality Control Team Leader and is part of the Quality Control department located in Cardiff and will be an on-site role working on a rotating shift pattern. What you will do: Inspection, measurement and testing of raw materials and finished products Review of batch records and performance of quality release actions, ensuring GDP requirements are adhered to. Ensure non-conformances are reported when they occur, completing thorough investigations when required. Feedback data/results generated from QC activities to relevant stakeholders and recommend actions, where appropriate. Who you are: A formal engineering or scientific qualification is preferred. Ability to interpret engineering drawings is essential. Ability to work with minimal supervision, using own initiative, prioritising work as appropriate whilst maintaining a cross-functional approach. Previous experience within a quality control environment/ ISO 9001/ ISO13485/ Pharma regulated manufacturing environment is an advantage. It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in: Able to make reasoned and objective decisions where necessary Knowledge and ability to use Microsoft Office applications Experience or knowledge of Lean techniques Cytiva, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it's a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info. This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay. Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law. Join our winning team today. Together, we'll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow's science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life. For more information, visit . At Danaher, we value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve. Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.
May 24, 2025
Full time
Bring more to life. Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology? At Cytiva, one of Danaher's 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives-and we're all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact. You'll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher's system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact - innovating at the speed of life. Working at Cytiva means being at the forefront of providing new solutions to transform human health. Our incredible customers undertake life-saving activities ranging from fundamental biological research to developing innovative vaccines, new medicines, and cell and gene therapies. At Cytiva you will be able to continuously improve yourself and us - working on challenges that truly matter with people that care for each other, our customers, and their patients. Take your next step to an altogether life-changing career. Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible. The Quality Control Technician is responsible for performing routine raw material/finished goods testing and release activities to ensure timely provision of materials to production, and products to customers. They will also control and investigate items that are non-conforming to support manufacturing and the wider business. This position reports to the Quality Control Team Leader and is part of the Quality Control department located in Cardiff and will be an on-site role working on a rotating shift pattern. What you will do: Inspection, measurement and testing of raw materials and finished products Review of batch records and performance of quality release actions, ensuring GDP requirements are adhered to. Ensure non-conformances are reported when they occur, completing thorough investigations when required. Feedback data/results generated from QC activities to relevant stakeholders and recommend actions, where appropriate. Who you are: A formal engineering or scientific qualification is preferred. Ability to interpret engineering drawings is essential. Ability to work with minimal supervision, using own initiative, prioritising work as appropriate whilst maintaining a cross-functional approach. Previous experience within a quality control environment/ ISO 9001/ ISO13485/ Pharma regulated manufacturing environment is an advantage. It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in: Able to make reasoned and objective decisions where necessary Knowledge and ability to use Microsoft Office applications Experience or knowledge of Lean techniques Cytiva, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it's a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info. This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay. Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law. Join our winning team today. Together, we'll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow's science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life. For more information, visit . At Danaher, we value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve. Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.
NES Fircroft are currently looking for a Heat Exchanger Technician to join a client of ours who specialise in separation, fluid treatment, mud temperature control and heat exchangers. This is a workshop based role (Dyce) where you will also be required to work on projects offshore with an estimated 100 days offshore per year. The permanent vacancy is based in Dyce, Aberdeenshire. If you come from a mechanical background and have experience in plate heat exchangers or cooling systems, please apply below: Key Points: â The role is workshop and offshore based with approximately 100 days offshore per year â Experience with plate hate exchangers or cooling systems is essential â Competitive Salary with an Offshore Day Rate â UK nationals only With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.
May 22, 2025
Full time
NES Fircroft are currently looking for a Heat Exchanger Technician to join a client of ours who specialise in separation, fluid treatment, mud temperature control and heat exchangers. This is a workshop based role (Dyce) where you will also be required to work on projects offshore with an estimated 100 days offshore per year. The permanent vacancy is based in Dyce, Aberdeenshire. If you come from a mechanical background and have experience in plate heat exchangers or cooling systems, please apply below: Key Points: â The role is workshop and offshore based with approximately 100 days offshore per year â Experience with plate hate exchangers or cooling systems is essential â Competitive Salary with an Offshore Day Rate â UK nationals only With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.
The Client: Oil Field Services Client UK Mechanical qualification or apprenticeship is required Title: Mechanical Assembler/Technician (mechanical equipment, wireline, pressure control) Pay Rate: •17.26 - •18.25 per hour Night Shift Allowance: •32.01 - •34.33 per hour Positions: 2 Location: Inverurie Duration: 6 months - permanent role if all goes well in the contract Rotating day/night shift: 1st 1 to 2 months will be day shift only. After rotating every 2 weeks. Day shift: Mon-Thu 07.30-15.30, Fri 07.30-14.30 Night shift: Mon-Wed 19.00-05.30 & Thu 19.00-04.30 Job Description: As Mechanical Technician, you will be responsible for safely and accurately assembling and testing new WPCE products, Pressure test and along with all accessories used along with this equipment. You will support and improve assembly of products through specific techniques as well as innovative idea generation and creative, efficient problem solving. You will support and assist your colleagues where required and report any health and safety improvements and infringements, stopping any operations you deem to be unsafe immediately reporting these to your Cell leader or line manager. You will follow all risk assessments and participate in all safety initiatives. It is essential that the quality of your work is to the highest standard, it is expected to be right first time on time. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: -Read, interpret, and follow basic blueprints, diagrams, engineering drawings, specifications, bills of materials and other written instructions or procedures to accurately assemble equipment and products. -Manufacture hydraulic systems as per designs/procedures, ensuring the cleanliness of hydraulic systems is always maintained. -Adhere to inspection/Fat criteria, policies and procedures without exception assisting other team members as required feeding back issues through the correct channels. -Carry out work instructions as given by Cell leader, e.g., work specifications, equipment operation. -Monitor and control materials, products, or equipment to detect defects or faults. -Maintain quality and quantity of production. -Maintain an organised / visual workspace (5S understanding) -Support key initiatives such as on time delivery, schedule attainment, cost of quality. -Generate and implement improvement ideas and encourage idea generation among team members and stop work for safety, stop production for quality, and escalate concerns. -Carry out training in job-related skills for workers. -Enforce safety and quality regulations. -Support all NCR reporting. -Support initiatives such as new techniques and products, purchases of new machinery. -Attend daily team brief meetings, actively engaging in positive discussions regarding potential problematic areas. -Identify technical issues and seek support to rectify them whilst offering solutions where possible. -Identify and report quality related issues to Cell leader. -Willingly assist Cell leader to eradicate identified potential areas of non-conformance. -Respond to identified process improvements and implement them willingly. -Report discrepancies in job route times as soon as they are identified. Communicate them to the Cell leader and implement changes when requested. -Assist with streamlining and improving overall manufacturing efficiencies and process performances to reduce overall direct labour costs. -Take part and contribute to toolbox talks. -Cover holidays and absence by working overtime in line with business needs. -Demonstrate awareness of and promote company objectives, policies, and procedures. -Ensure that all procedures/paperwork is completed, kept up to date and signed off by the relevant person. -Demonstrate desire and willingness to promote and ensure that 5S principles are adhered to. -Ensure all company policies surrounding, health & safety, quality requirements and housekeeping are met. -Adheres to inspection criteria, policies, and procedures without exception. -Carry out other duties as and when business requirements dictate as may be reasonably expected by line manager. With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.
May 21, 2025
Contractor
The Client: Oil Field Services Client UK Mechanical qualification or apprenticeship is required Title: Mechanical Assembler/Technician (mechanical equipment, wireline, pressure control) Pay Rate: •17.26 - •18.25 per hour Night Shift Allowance: •32.01 - •34.33 per hour Positions: 2 Location: Inverurie Duration: 6 months - permanent role if all goes well in the contract Rotating day/night shift: 1st 1 to 2 months will be day shift only. After rotating every 2 weeks. Day shift: Mon-Thu 07.30-15.30, Fri 07.30-14.30 Night shift: Mon-Wed 19.00-05.30 & Thu 19.00-04.30 Job Description: As Mechanical Technician, you will be responsible for safely and accurately assembling and testing new WPCE products, Pressure test and along with all accessories used along with this equipment. You will support and improve assembly of products through specific techniques as well as innovative idea generation and creative, efficient problem solving. You will support and assist your colleagues where required and report any health and safety improvements and infringements, stopping any operations you deem to be unsafe immediately reporting these to your Cell leader or line manager. You will follow all risk assessments and participate in all safety initiatives. It is essential that the quality of your work is to the highest standard, it is expected to be right first time on time. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: -Read, interpret, and follow basic blueprints, diagrams, engineering drawings, specifications, bills of materials and other written instructions or procedures to accurately assemble equipment and products. -Manufacture hydraulic systems as per designs/procedures, ensuring the cleanliness of hydraulic systems is always maintained. -Adhere to inspection/Fat criteria, policies and procedures without exception assisting other team members as required feeding back issues through the correct channels. -Carry out work instructions as given by Cell leader, e.g., work specifications, equipment operation. -Monitor and control materials, products, or equipment to detect defects or faults. -Maintain quality and quantity of production. -Maintain an organised / visual workspace (5S understanding) -Support key initiatives such as on time delivery, schedule attainment, cost of quality. -Generate and implement improvement ideas and encourage idea generation among team members and stop work for safety, stop production for quality, and escalate concerns. -Carry out training in job-related skills for workers. -Enforce safety and quality regulations. -Support all NCR reporting. -Support initiatives such as new techniques and products, purchases of new machinery. -Attend daily team brief meetings, actively engaging in positive discussions regarding potential problematic areas. -Identify technical issues and seek support to rectify them whilst offering solutions where possible. -Identify and report quality related issues to Cell leader. -Willingly assist Cell leader to eradicate identified potential areas of non-conformance. -Respond to identified process improvements and implement them willingly. -Report discrepancies in job route times as soon as they are identified. Communicate them to the Cell leader and implement changes when requested. -Assist with streamlining and improving overall manufacturing efficiencies and process performances to reduce overall direct labour costs. -Take part and contribute to toolbox talks. -Cover holidays and absence by working overtime in line with business needs. -Demonstrate awareness of and promote company objectives, policies, and procedures. -Ensure that all procedures/paperwork is completed, kept up to date and signed off by the relevant person. -Demonstrate desire and willingness to promote and ensure that 5S principles are adhered to. -Ensure all company policies surrounding, health & safety, quality requirements and housekeeping are met. -Adheres to inspection criteria, policies, and procedures without exception. -Carry out other duties as and when business requirements dictate as may be reasonably expected by line manager. With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.
Our Client are a market leader in subsea structural monitoring providing highly sophisticated monitoring systems and services to both oil & gas and renewables clients around the globe since 1998. Due to their ambitious growth plans they are looking to strengthen their team in a number of roles. They are looking to hire a Field Engineer on a full time, permanent basis. Based at their facility in Wokingham and offshore/overseas, the Field Electrical Technician will be responsible for offshore installation, commissioning, fault finding and interpretation of data for their INTEGRI range of instrumentation, in line with project schedules and quality standards. This will include completing project deliverables for monitoring systems within the energy sector. This role requires proven ability of maintaining a solid and positive communication with the Project Client, demonstrating the ability to identify, analyse and revert internally project queries deriving from the Client. Ability to work under pressure in order ensure the project deliveries are met and maintain a constant and close cooperation with the Project Manager and the project team. Duties & Responsibilities Working onsite to install, commission and maintain systems which will include trips to offshore environments. Troubleshooting issues during offshore installation and maintenance. Working with Service Manager to deliver projects on time and within budget. Assembly and testing of systems. Includes working with engineering disciplines and operational / workshop technicians. Will include hands on testing and troubleshooting Documentation control, complying with internal processes and ISO9001 documentation control Communicating with internal offshore / operations teams and other 3rd party stakeholders, customers, and subcontractors. Working with the procurement manager for procuring of system components. Production of project documentation and reports as required. Control of rental equipment outgoing shipments, returns, servicing and re-stocking. Obtain understanding of system prior to deployment to installation site. Successful installation and commissioning of the project scope. Testing and installation of Hardware and software. Completion of Project Documentation - lessons learnt register, engineering non- conformance report, engineering change note, SIT report, installation report, maintenance report. Required HNC/HND in Electronics/Electrical Engineering, Degree is preferred. Field Experience. Experienced within Termination of cables, power, and networking. Fault Finding experience within logical approach using multimeter, oscilloscope, current meter etc. Troubleshooting and capable of recommendation of remedy. IT Literate, Troubleshooting (Able to talk to local rep/client and convey info back to the base), IP addresses/DNS/NTP. PLC experience desirable. NMEA/MODBUS experience would be an advantage. Mechanical exposure desirable. Experienced within auditability of the installation reports etc, Daily Progress Reports Offshore training and certification would be preferred, this is not a necessity, full training and certification will be provided. Must be flexible and aware working offshore involves extended periods away from home including weekends and holidays. European visa/passport would be an advantage. With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.
May 21, 2025
Full time
Our Client are a market leader in subsea structural monitoring providing highly sophisticated monitoring systems and services to both oil & gas and renewables clients around the globe since 1998. Due to their ambitious growth plans they are looking to strengthen their team in a number of roles. They are looking to hire a Field Engineer on a full time, permanent basis. Based at their facility in Wokingham and offshore/overseas, the Field Electrical Technician will be responsible for offshore installation, commissioning, fault finding and interpretation of data for their INTEGRI range of instrumentation, in line with project schedules and quality standards. This will include completing project deliverables for monitoring systems within the energy sector. This role requires proven ability of maintaining a solid and positive communication with the Project Client, demonstrating the ability to identify, analyse and revert internally project queries deriving from the Client. Ability to work under pressure in order ensure the project deliveries are met and maintain a constant and close cooperation with the Project Manager and the project team. Duties & Responsibilities Working onsite to install, commission and maintain systems which will include trips to offshore environments. Troubleshooting issues during offshore installation and maintenance. Working with Service Manager to deliver projects on time and within budget. Assembly and testing of systems. Includes working with engineering disciplines and operational / workshop technicians. Will include hands on testing and troubleshooting Documentation control, complying with internal processes and ISO9001 documentation control Communicating with internal offshore / operations teams and other 3rd party stakeholders, customers, and subcontractors. Working with the procurement manager for procuring of system components. Production of project documentation and reports as required. Control of rental equipment outgoing shipments, returns, servicing and re-stocking. Obtain understanding of system prior to deployment to installation site. Successful installation and commissioning of the project scope. Testing and installation of Hardware and software. Completion of Project Documentation - lessons learnt register, engineering non- conformance report, engineering change note, SIT report, installation report, maintenance report. Required HNC/HND in Electronics/Electrical Engineering, Degree is preferred. Field Experience. Experienced within Termination of cables, power, and networking. Fault Finding experience within logical approach using multimeter, oscilloscope, current meter etc. Troubleshooting and capable of recommendation of remedy. IT Literate, Troubleshooting (Able to talk to local rep/client and convey info back to the base), IP addresses/DNS/NTP. PLC experience desirable. NMEA/MODBUS experience would be an advantage. Mechanical exposure desirable. Experienced within auditability of the installation reports etc, Daily Progress Reports Offshore training and certification would be preferred, this is not a necessity, full training and certification will be provided. Must be flexible and aware working offshore involves extended periods away from home including weekends and holidays. European visa/passport would be an advantage. With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.
Be part of something altogether life-changing Working at Cytiva in the Life Sciences industry means being at the forefront of providing new solutions to transform human health. Our incredible customers undertake life-saving activities ranging from fundamental biological research to developing innovative vaccines, new medicines, and cell and gene therapies. At Cytiva you will be able to continuously improve yourself and us - working on challenges that truly matter with people that care for each other, our customers, and their patients. With associates across 40 countries, Cytiva is a place where every day is a learning opportunity - so you can grow your career and expand your skills in the long term. Cytiva is proud to work alongside a community of nine fellow Danaher Life Sciences companies. Together, we're pioneering the future of science and medicine, developing products that enable researchers in the fight to save lives. What you'll do Reporting to the engineering lead, you will provide all Electrical and Mechanical support within the production area adopting a proactive / reactive mindset whilst resolving equipment breakdowns in a timely manner following all Health and Safety requirements. To ensure maximum machine available uptime through effective planned maintenance schedules and play an active role in the controlling and sourcing of equipment spares Involved with installation qualifications (Risk assessments, PUWER's, LOTO's and Maintenance Instructions). Working with process engineering, to monitor equipment performance, and strive for continuous improvement. Who you are Time served Apprenticeship (or equivalent formal qualifications, NVQ 3 / HNC / BTEC) in an Electrical/Mechanical discipline with PLC experience obtained within a manufacturing environment. Works well under time-bound pressure as part of a team, and independently. Highly motivated, with a strong focus on Safety, Quality, and Delivery. It would be Desirable if you also possess previous experience in: Vison systems (Keyence/Cognex). Maintenance experience working on Pharma production chillers and freeze driers. Join our winning team today. Together, we'll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow's science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life. For more information, visit . At Danaher, we value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve. Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.
May 20, 2025
Full time
Be part of something altogether life-changing Working at Cytiva in the Life Sciences industry means being at the forefront of providing new solutions to transform human health. Our incredible customers undertake life-saving activities ranging from fundamental biological research to developing innovative vaccines, new medicines, and cell and gene therapies. At Cytiva you will be able to continuously improve yourself and us - working on challenges that truly matter with people that care for each other, our customers, and their patients. With associates across 40 countries, Cytiva is a place where every day is a learning opportunity - so you can grow your career and expand your skills in the long term. Cytiva is proud to work alongside a community of nine fellow Danaher Life Sciences companies. Together, we're pioneering the future of science and medicine, developing products that enable researchers in the fight to save lives. What you'll do Reporting to the engineering lead, you will provide all Electrical and Mechanical support within the production area adopting a proactive / reactive mindset whilst resolving equipment breakdowns in a timely manner following all Health and Safety requirements. To ensure maximum machine available uptime through effective planned maintenance schedules and play an active role in the controlling and sourcing of equipment spares Involved with installation qualifications (Risk assessments, PUWER's, LOTO's and Maintenance Instructions). Working with process engineering, to monitor equipment performance, and strive for continuous improvement. Who you are Time served Apprenticeship (or equivalent formal qualifications, NVQ 3 / HNC / BTEC) in an Electrical/Mechanical discipline with PLC experience obtained within a manufacturing environment. Works well under time-bound pressure as part of a team, and independently. Highly motivated, with a strong focus on Safety, Quality, and Delivery. It would be Desirable if you also possess previous experience in: Vison systems (Keyence/Cognex). Maintenance experience working on Pharma production chillers and freeze driers. Join our winning team today. Together, we'll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow's science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life. For more information, visit . At Danaher, we value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve. Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.
NES Fircroft is currently seeking experienced Offshore Instrument Technicians for immediate mobilisation with a leading Oil & Gas Operator. This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-profile project, working within a dynamic offshore environment. Key Responsibilities: Perform installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of offshore instrumentation systems. Ensure all work is completed safely and efficiently in accordance with company and regulatory standards. Conduct routine inspections, calibrations, and repairs of instrumentation equipment. Support offshore operations by providing technical expertise and ensuring optimal performance of systems. Requirements: CompEx certification (valid) Current offshore certificates, including: MIST BOSIET OGUK Medical (with no restrictions) Proven experience in similar offshore instrument technician roles. Strong commitment to health, safety, and environmental standards. What We Offer: Opportunity to work with a leading Oil & Gas Operator Competitive day rates Regular rotation pattern (2 weeks on / 2 weeks off 12 hour days) Support from a dedicated team at NES Fircroft Mobilising from Norwich How to Apply: If you're interested in this role or would like more information, please send your CV With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.
May 15, 2025
Contractor
NES Fircroft is currently seeking experienced Offshore Instrument Technicians for immediate mobilisation with a leading Oil & Gas Operator. This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-profile project, working within a dynamic offshore environment. Key Responsibilities: Perform installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of offshore instrumentation systems. Ensure all work is completed safely and efficiently in accordance with company and regulatory standards. Conduct routine inspections, calibrations, and repairs of instrumentation equipment. Support offshore operations by providing technical expertise and ensuring optimal performance of systems. Requirements: CompEx certification (valid) Current offshore certificates, including: MIST BOSIET OGUK Medical (with no restrictions) Proven experience in similar offshore instrument technician roles. Strong commitment to health, safety, and environmental standards. What We Offer: Opportunity to work with a leading Oil & Gas Operator Competitive day rates Regular rotation pattern (2 weeks on / 2 weeks off 12 hour days) Support from a dedicated team at NES Fircroft Mobilising from Norwich How to Apply: If you're interested in this role or would like more information, please send your CV With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.
Working at Cytiva means being at the forefront of providing new solutions to transform human health. Our incredible customers undertake life-saving activities ranging from fundamental biological research to developing innovative vaccines, new medicines, and cell and gene therapies. At Cytiva you will be able to continuously improve yourself and us - working on challenges that truly matter with people that care for each other, our customers, and their patients. With associates across 40+ countries, Cytiva is a place where every day is a learning opportunity - so you can grow your career and expand your skills in the long term. Forming part of the Biotechnology segment at Danaher, we bring together dedicated technical expertise and talent to develop the next generation of life-changing therapeutics. This position reports to the Engineering Production Leader and is part of the Manufacturing/Process Engineering Team located in Cardiff, UK and will be an on-site role. At Cytiva, our vision is to advance future therapeutics from discovery to delivery. What you will do Carry out routine / preventative maintenance activities on all production equipment. Be production focused, react to unplanned equipment breakdowns, process changeovers, health and safety actions, and machine setup. Be involved in installation qualifications, risk assessments, PUWER's, and LOTO's. Work with process engineering to monitor equipment performance, and strive for continuous improvement. Who you are Apprenticeship (or equivalent formal qualifications, NVQ 3 / HNC / BTEC) in production maintenance manufacture with an Electrical / PLC background. Works well under time-bound pressure as part of a team, and independently. Highly motivated, with a strong focus on Safety, Quality, and Delivery. It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in: Experience in mechanical maintenance. Able to interrogate and modify PLC software (Siemens / Mitsubishi) Join our winning team today. Together, we'll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow's science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life. For more information, visit . At Danaher, we value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve. Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.
May 15, 2025
Full time
Working at Cytiva means being at the forefront of providing new solutions to transform human health. Our incredible customers undertake life-saving activities ranging from fundamental biological research to developing innovative vaccines, new medicines, and cell and gene therapies. At Cytiva you will be able to continuously improve yourself and us - working on challenges that truly matter with people that care for each other, our customers, and their patients. With associates across 40+ countries, Cytiva is a place where every day is a learning opportunity - so you can grow your career and expand your skills in the long term. Forming part of the Biotechnology segment at Danaher, we bring together dedicated technical expertise and talent to develop the next generation of life-changing therapeutics. This position reports to the Engineering Production Leader and is part of the Manufacturing/Process Engineering Team located in Cardiff, UK and will be an on-site role. At Cytiva, our vision is to advance future therapeutics from discovery to delivery. What you will do Carry out routine / preventative maintenance activities on all production equipment. Be production focused, react to unplanned equipment breakdowns, process changeovers, health and safety actions, and machine setup. Be involved in installation qualifications, risk assessments, PUWER's, and LOTO's. Work with process engineering to monitor equipment performance, and strive for continuous improvement. Who you are Apprenticeship (or equivalent formal qualifications, NVQ 3 / HNC / BTEC) in production maintenance manufacture with an Electrical / PLC background. Works well under time-bound pressure as part of a team, and independently. Highly motivated, with a strong focus on Safety, Quality, and Delivery. It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in: Experience in mechanical maintenance. Able to interrogate and modify PLC software (Siemens / Mitsubishi) Join our winning team today. Together, we'll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow's science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life. For more information, visit . At Danaher, we value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve. Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.
CK Group are recruiting for a Quality Technician, to join an ingredients and additives manufacturing company, based in West Essex, on a full time, permanent basis, for a salary of £30,000 - £35,000, dependent on experience. Location: The Quality Technician will be based at the company's manufacturing site in Braintree, but would also need to travel regularly to Epping (Head office/laboratory). Braintree and Epping would be easily commutable by car from Colchester, Bishop's Stortford, Saffron Walden and surrounding areas. The Company: Our client is a manufacturer of ingredients that are supplied to the food, industrial, personal care, processing and pharmaceutical industries. They hold a number of accreditations including BRC, Kosher, Halal, RSPO and more. Quality Technician Role: Your main duties will be: Performing QC tests and methods, as well as procedures in line with BRC and FSSC 22000 and equipment calibrations. Maintaining documentation and providing support on audit certificates/reports, as well as BRCGS compliance. Communicating compliance information from UK trade association communications. Supporting Head of Technical and NPD/Food Safety Manager to prepare documentation for customers. Promoting a culture of high hygiene standards and good working practice, maintained by the whole team. Supporting lab duties at the Epping site - this will require travelling regularly to Epping via car. Your Background: The ideal candidate for this role will have the following skills and experience: Minimum 3-5 years' experience of the Food Industry, preferably in Food Ingredients. Degree qualified in a Packaging or Food Science related subject. Familiarity with BRCGS procedures and auditing, preferably also FSSC 22000 and various sustainability audits and validation. Happy to work with food allergens including raw meat, dairy, raw fish, etc. Full UK Driving Licence and access to a car. Apply: It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK. Please quote job reference in all correspondence. If this position isn't suitable but you are looking for a new role, or if you are interested in seeing what opportunities are out there, head over to our LinkedIn page (cka-group) and follow us to see our latest jobs and company news.
May 13, 2025
Full time
CK Group are recruiting for a Quality Technician, to join an ingredients and additives manufacturing company, based in West Essex, on a full time, permanent basis, for a salary of £30,000 - £35,000, dependent on experience. Location: The Quality Technician will be based at the company's manufacturing site in Braintree, but would also need to travel regularly to Epping (Head office/laboratory). Braintree and Epping would be easily commutable by car from Colchester, Bishop's Stortford, Saffron Walden and surrounding areas. The Company: Our client is a manufacturer of ingredients that are supplied to the food, industrial, personal care, processing and pharmaceutical industries. They hold a number of accreditations including BRC, Kosher, Halal, RSPO and more. Quality Technician Role: Your main duties will be: Performing QC tests and methods, as well as procedures in line with BRC and FSSC 22000 and equipment calibrations. Maintaining documentation and providing support on audit certificates/reports, as well as BRCGS compliance. Communicating compliance information from UK trade association communications. Supporting Head of Technical and NPD/Food Safety Manager to prepare documentation for customers. Promoting a culture of high hygiene standards and good working practice, maintained by the whole team. Supporting lab duties at the Epping site - this will require travelling regularly to Epping via car. Your Background: The ideal candidate for this role will have the following skills and experience: Minimum 3-5 years' experience of the Food Industry, preferably in Food Ingredients. Degree qualified in a Packaging or Food Science related subject. Familiarity with BRCGS procedures and auditing, preferably also FSSC 22000 and various sustainability audits and validation. Happy to work with food allergens including raw meat, dairy, raw fish, etc. Full UK Driving Licence and access to a car. Apply: It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK. Please quote job reference in all correspondence. If this position isn't suitable but you are looking for a new role, or if you are interested in seeing what opportunities are out there, head over to our LinkedIn page (cka-group) and follow us to see our latest jobs and company news.
NES Fircroft on behalf of a leading Oil & Gas Operator are seeking experienced Offshore Crane Mechanics to join the intervention team in the Southern North Sea. This is an opportunity to play a key role in the maintenance and integrity of safety-critical lifting equipment across a number of offshore assets. You'll be working as part of a team of multi-skilled technicians, ensuring that cranes and associated systems remain compliant, operational, and safe. This position is well suited to a proactive, technically skilled individual who enjoys hands-on work and offshore life. Key Responsibilities: Perform planned and corrective maintenance on cranes, winches, engines, and ancillary systems Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, hydraulic, and (where possible) electrical faults Carry out major scopes such as winch and hydraulic ram replacements Conduct mechanical inspections and maintain inspection records Ensure all work complies with LOLER, PUK, and industry safety standards Liaise with onshore cranes & lifting teams and external vendors Monitor crane inventory, certification, and raise work/material requests Interpret technical manuals, drawings, and specifications Requirements: Recognised mechanical qualification or apprenticeship Previous offshore Oil & Gas experience is essential Crane Competency Training (Stages 1-3) preferred Strong understanding of crane systems, LOLER regulations, and offshore safety standards Reside in the UK Offshore certs in place On offer Minimum 12month PAYE Contract and highly likely to be extended Shift Rota -2wks on 2wks off, 12 hour days Competitive day rate, mileage or travel tickets covered and hotel if required. Why Join Us • Be part of a dedicated offshore intervention team Long-term contract stability with a respected offshore operator Opportunity to work across multiple assets and crane systems Build your profile in a safety-led, high-performance environment Apply Now: If you're a skilled Crane Mechanic with offshore experience looking for your next contract, we want to hear from you. Submit your CV today! With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.
May 07, 2025
Contractor
NES Fircroft on behalf of a leading Oil & Gas Operator are seeking experienced Offshore Crane Mechanics to join the intervention team in the Southern North Sea. This is an opportunity to play a key role in the maintenance and integrity of safety-critical lifting equipment across a number of offshore assets. You'll be working as part of a team of multi-skilled technicians, ensuring that cranes and associated systems remain compliant, operational, and safe. This position is well suited to a proactive, technically skilled individual who enjoys hands-on work and offshore life. Key Responsibilities: Perform planned and corrective maintenance on cranes, winches, engines, and ancillary systems Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, hydraulic, and (where possible) electrical faults Carry out major scopes such as winch and hydraulic ram replacements Conduct mechanical inspections and maintain inspection records Ensure all work complies with LOLER, PUK, and industry safety standards Liaise with onshore cranes & lifting teams and external vendors Monitor crane inventory, certification, and raise work/material requests Interpret technical manuals, drawings, and specifications Requirements: Recognised mechanical qualification or apprenticeship Previous offshore Oil & Gas experience is essential Crane Competency Training (Stages 1-3) preferred Strong understanding of crane systems, LOLER regulations, and offshore safety standards Reside in the UK Offshore certs in place On offer Minimum 12month PAYE Contract and highly likely to be extended Shift Rota -2wks on 2wks off, 12 hour days Competitive day rate, mileage or travel tickets covered and hotel if required. Why Join Us • Be part of a dedicated offshore intervention team Long-term contract stability with a respected offshore operator Opportunity to work across multiple assets and crane systems Build your profile in a safety-led, high-performance environment Apply Now: If you're a skilled Crane Mechanic with offshore experience looking for your next contract, we want to hear from you. Submit your CV today! With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.
The RAF is No Ordinary Employer . A career in the RAF is about discovering your natural talent and working together to find out what makes you happy, productive and brings you the most value in your life. Further Faster. Many of our roles don t require experience. You ll receive basic and specialist training in your field and we ll be focused on your path throughout your career. Your success is vital to us! THE MISSION: Stronger together, Make a Difference. Every member of the RAF is valuable, every role is dependent on another to get the job done. Discover how you could be a part of a force making a real change. Why Join the RAF? Thanks to subsidised food, travel and accommodation and free gym you get more money in your pocket. Travel the world and explore incredible destinations while serving your country. You will also benefit from health and dental care, pension, discounts across retail, holidays, cars etc through the Defence Discount Service. The Role of Vehicle and Mechanical Equipment Technician Love getting your hands dirty and keeping things moving? As a Vehicle & Mechanical Equipment Technician, you'll be the unsung hero of the RAF, ensuring our land operations run smoothly. From airfield support vehicles to hydraulic systems, you'll master diverse machinery, keeping the flow going wherever we fly. You will carry out repairs and adjustments on a range of land-based vehicles and equipment. Meet Rotimi. From sport to friendships and family time, his role has helped him find the perfect work, life balance. Think you're up for the challenge? Minimum education requirements: GCSE grade C/4 in English, Maths and a Science/Technology subject. Be aged 16-47 (must attest before 48th birthday). Be a citizen of the UK or dual UK/ other nationality. Commit to a minimum 3 years post-training. Pass the Defence Aptitude Assessment and Fitness Test. Ready to unlock your potential? Limited spots available! Apply now and take your first step to an extraordinary career.
May 06, 2025
Seasonal
The RAF is No Ordinary Employer . A career in the RAF is about discovering your natural talent and working together to find out what makes you happy, productive and brings you the most value in your life. Further Faster. Many of our roles don t require experience. You ll receive basic and specialist training in your field and we ll be focused on your path throughout your career. Your success is vital to us! THE MISSION: Stronger together, Make a Difference. Every member of the RAF is valuable, every role is dependent on another to get the job done. Discover how you could be a part of a force making a real change. Why Join the RAF? Thanks to subsidised food, travel and accommodation and free gym you get more money in your pocket. Travel the world and explore incredible destinations while serving your country. You will also benefit from health and dental care, pension, discounts across retail, holidays, cars etc through the Defence Discount Service. The Role of Vehicle and Mechanical Equipment Technician Love getting your hands dirty and keeping things moving? As a Vehicle & Mechanical Equipment Technician, you'll be the unsung hero of the RAF, ensuring our land operations run smoothly. From airfield support vehicles to hydraulic systems, you'll master diverse machinery, keeping the flow going wherever we fly. You will carry out repairs and adjustments on a range of land-based vehicles and equipment. Meet Rotimi. From sport to friendships and family time, his role has helped him find the perfect work, life balance. Think you're up for the challenge? Minimum education requirements: GCSE grade C/4 in English, Maths and a Science/Technology subject. Be aged 16-47 (must attest before 48th birthday). Be a citizen of the UK or dual UK/ other nationality. Commit to a minimum 3 years post-training. Pass the Defence Aptitude Assessment and Fitness Test. Ready to unlock your potential? Limited spots available! Apply now and take your first step to an extraordinary career.
The RAF is No Ordinary Employer . A career in the RAF is about discovering your natural talent and working together to find out what makes you happy, productive and brings you the most value in your life. Further Faster. Many of our roles don t require experience. You ll receive basic and specialist training in your field and we ll be focused on your path throughout your career. Your success is vital to us! THE MISSION: Stronger together, Make a Difference. Every member of the RAF is valuable, every role is dependent on another to get the job done. Discover how you could be a part of a force making a real change. Why Join the RAF? Thanks to subsidised food, travel and accommodation and free gym you get more money in your pocket. Travel the world and explore incredible destinations while serving your country. You will also benefit from health and dental care, pension, discounts across retail, holidays, cars etc through the Defence Discount Service. The Role of Vehicle and Mechanical Equipment Technician Love getting your hands dirty and keeping things moving? As a Vehicle & Mechanical Equipment Technician, you'll be the unsung hero of the RAF, ensuring our land operations run smoothly. From airfield support vehicles to hydraulic systems, you'll master diverse machinery, keeping the flow going wherever we fly. You will carry out repairs and adjustments on a range of land-based vehicles and equipment. Meet Rotimi. From sport to friendships and family time, his role has helped him find the perfect work, life balance. Think you're up for the challenge? Minimum education requirements: GCSE grade C/4 in English, Maths and a Science/Technology subject. Be aged 16-47 (must attest before 48th birthday). Be a citizen of the UK or dual UK/ other nationality. Commit to a minimum 3 years post-training. Pass the Defence Aptitude Assessment and Fitness Test. Ready to unlock your potential? Limited spots available! Apply now and take your first step to an extraordinary career.
May 06, 2025
Seasonal
The RAF is No Ordinary Employer . A career in the RAF is about discovering your natural talent and working together to find out what makes you happy, productive and brings you the most value in your life. Further Faster. Many of our roles don t require experience. You ll receive basic and specialist training in your field and we ll be focused on your path throughout your career. Your success is vital to us! THE MISSION: Stronger together, Make a Difference. Every member of the RAF is valuable, every role is dependent on another to get the job done. Discover how you could be a part of a force making a real change. Why Join the RAF? Thanks to subsidised food, travel and accommodation and free gym you get more money in your pocket. Travel the world and explore incredible destinations while serving your country. You will also benefit from health and dental care, pension, discounts across retail, holidays, cars etc through the Defence Discount Service. The Role of Vehicle and Mechanical Equipment Technician Love getting your hands dirty and keeping things moving? As a Vehicle & Mechanical Equipment Technician, you'll be the unsung hero of the RAF, ensuring our land operations run smoothly. From airfield support vehicles to hydraulic systems, you'll master diverse machinery, keeping the flow going wherever we fly. You will carry out repairs and adjustments on a range of land-based vehicles and equipment. Meet Rotimi. From sport to friendships and family time, his role has helped him find the perfect work, life balance. Think you're up for the challenge? Minimum education requirements: GCSE grade C/4 in English, Maths and a Science/Technology subject. Be aged 16-47 (must attest before 48th birthday). Be a citizen of the UK or dual UK/ other nationality. Commit to a minimum 3 years post-training. Pass the Defence Aptitude Assessment and Fitness Test. Ready to unlock your potential? Limited spots available! Apply now and take your first step to an extraordinary career.
The RAF is No Ordinary Employer . A career in the RAF is about discovering your natural talent and working together to find out what makes you happy, productive and brings you the most value in your life. Further Faster. Many of our roles don t require experience. You ll receive basic and specialist training in your field and we ll be focused on your path throughout your career. Your success is vital to us! THE MISSION: Stronger together, Make a Difference. Every member of the RAF is valuable, every role is dependent on another to get the job done. Discover how you could be a part of a force making a real change. Why Join the RAF? Thanks to subsidised food, travel and accommodation and free gym you get more money in your pocket. Travel the world and explore incredible destinations while serving your country. You will also benefit from health and dental care, pension, discounts across retail, holidays, cars etc through the Defence Discount Service. The Role of Vehicle and Mechanical Equipment Technician Love getting your hands dirty and keeping things moving? As a Vehicle & Mechanical Equipment Technician, you'll be the unsung hero of the RAF, ensuring our land operations run smoothly. From airfield support vehicles to hydraulic systems, you'll master diverse machinery, keeping the flow going wherever we fly. You will carry out repairs and adjustments on a range of land-based vehicles and equipment. Meet Rotimi. From sport to friendships and family time, his role has helped him find the perfect work, life balance. Think you're up for the challenge? Minimum education requirements: GCSE grade C/4 in English, Maths and a Science/Technology subject. Be aged 16-47 (must attest before 48th birthday). Be a citizen of the UK or dual UK/ other nationality. Commit to a minimum 3 years post-training. Pass the Defence Aptitude Assessment and Fitness Test. Ready to unlock your potential? Limited spots available! Apply now and take your first step to an extraordinary career.
May 06, 2025
Seasonal
The RAF is No Ordinary Employer . A career in the RAF is about discovering your natural talent and working together to find out what makes you happy, productive and brings you the most value in your life. Further Faster. Many of our roles don t require experience. You ll receive basic and specialist training in your field and we ll be focused on your path throughout your career. Your success is vital to us! THE MISSION: Stronger together, Make a Difference. Every member of the RAF is valuable, every role is dependent on another to get the job done. Discover how you could be a part of a force making a real change. Why Join the RAF? Thanks to subsidised food, travel and accommodation and free gym you get more money in your pocket. Travel the world and explore incredible destinations while serving your country. You will also benefit from health and dental care, pension, discounts across retail, holidays, cars etc through the Defence Discount Service. The Role of Vehicle and Mechanical Equipment Technician Love getting your hands dirty and keeping things moving? As a Vehicle & Mechanical Equipment Technician, you'll be the unsung hero of the RAF, ensuring our land operations run smoothly. From airfield support vehicles to hydraulic systems, you'll master diverse machinery, keeping the flow going wherever we fly. You will carry out repairs and adjustments on a range of land-based vehicles and equipment. Meet Rotimi. From sport to friendships and family time, his role has helped him find the perfect work, life balance. Think you're up for the challenge? Minimum education requirements: GCSE grade C/4 in English, Maths and a Science/Technology subject. Be aged 16-47 (must attest before 48th birthday). Be a citizen of the UK or dual UK/ other nationality. Commit to a minimum 3 years post-training. Pass the Defence Aptitude Assessment and Fitness Test. Ready to unlock your potential? Limited spots available! Apply now and take your first step to an extraordinary career.
Survey Technician Purpose of the Role: Due to continued growth an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Survey Technician to join our clients Aberdeen base. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the maintenance of the client's rental equipment and ensure they are ready for deployment. In addition to working in the client's Aberdeen base, this role will require travel and will involve working in other client bases, client vessels and platforms. The ideal applicant will have previous experience in electronic engineering principles, techniques and practices with offshore survey experience using geophysical positioning or ROV equipment. The applicant will need to demonstrate a confident "can do" attitude in a fast-paced environment and must be a team player. The applicant will need to be an excellent communicator and offer exceptional attention to detail. Main duties and responsibilities include but not limited to: Rental (onshore) Preparing and testing of equipment prior to rental and post hire. Function testing, software / firmware updates, cable integrity. Ensuring completeness of equipment against packing lists. Checking, inspecting and documenting equipment returned from hire. Visual inspection, function testing and writing technical reports Identification of in-house or external repair tasks. Preparing all assets to ensure they are ready for delivery to clients at short notice. General warehouse and delivery duties. Mobilisations / Demobilisations (offshore) Checking, inspecting and documenting equipment on mobilisation Setup, interface, function test on mobilisation Troubleshoot to successful conclusion Assist offshore survey team as required Demobilise, check, inspect and document equipment prior to dispatch back to base Attend Offshore training and undergo an Offshore medical Requirements of Role Working knowledge of electronic engineering principles, techniques and practices. Experience in working with survey equipment. Experience of asset tracking databases. Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite. Ability to work remotely with relevant IT access. Knowledge of interfacing survey sensors with acquisition software. Ability to work unsupervised on basic offshore projects. Ability to operate survey equipment as part of an offshore survey team. Ability to work efficiently and safely under pressure and to deadline. Committed to hard work. Passionate to develop and progress in an industry recognised technology company. The successful candidate must hold a Full UK Driving licence. With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.
May 04, 2025
Full time
Survey Technician Purpose of the Role: Due to continued growth an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Survey Technician to join our clients Aberdeen base. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the maintenance of the client's rental equipment and ensure they are ready for deployment. In addition to working in the client's Aberdeen base, this role will require travel and will involve working in other client bases, client vessels and platforms. The ideal applicant will have previous experience in electronic engineering principles, techniques and practices with offshore survey experience using geophysical positioning or ROV equipment. The applicant will need to demonstrate a confident "can do" attitude in a fast-paced environment and must be a team player. The applicant will need to be an excellent communicator and offer exceptional attention to detail. Main duties and responsibilities include but not limited to: Rental (onshore) Preparing and testing of equipment prior to rental and post hire. Function testing, software / firmware updates, cable integrity. Ensuring completeness of equipment against packing lists. Checking, inspecting and documenting equipment returned from hire. Visual inspection, function testing and writing technical reports Identification of in-house or external repair tasks. Preparing all assets to ensure they are ready for delivery to clients at short notice. General warehouse and delivery duties. Mobilisations / Demobilisations (offshore) Checking, inspecting and documenting equipment on mobilisation Setup, interface, function test on mobilisation Troubleshoot to successful conclusion Assist offshore survey team as required Demobilise, check, inspect and document equipment prior to dispatch back to base Attend Offshore training and undergo an Offshore medical Requirements of Role Working knowledge of electronic engineering principles, techniques and practices. Experience in working with survey equipment. Experience of asset tracking databases. Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite. Ability to work remotely with relevant IT access. Knowledge of interfacing survey sensors with acquisition software. Ability to work unsupervised on basic offshore projects. Ability to operate survey equipment as part of an offshore survey team. Ability to work efficiently and safely under pressure and to deadline. Committed to hard work. Passionate to develop and progress in an industry recognised technology company. The successful candidate must hold a Full UK Driving licence. With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.
A leading oil & gas company is hiring a skilled Offshore Mechanical Technician to join their offshore team. The successful candidate will work alongside a team of trade technicians to manage the maintenance and operational monitoring of mechanical equipment, ensuring safe, environmentally sound, reliable, and efficient offshore operations. Job Offer: Core role with a competitive PAYE day rate. Rotation: 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off. 12-hour shifts. Mobilising from Norwich. Key Responsibilities: Perform scheduled trade maintenance activities as per the maintenance management system. Ensure maintenance is conducted in accordance with company standards and procedures to minimize production impact and maximize plant availability. Raise relevant permits within the agreed time frame and generate new work requests for plant and equipment failures. Manage and maintain inventory of critical spares and stock equipment to ensure maintenance visits are completed on schedule and downtime is minimized. Support project activities and collaborate with vendors and subcontractors as required. Develop and review operational and maintenance procedures. Comply with Change Management Policies, including Plant Modification Proposals. Take responsibility for all waste management tasks related to individual activities, including cleaning up after tasks, waste monitoring, and disposal. Attend daily operations meetings to provide updates on planned SCE Maintenance, live defects, and ongoing remediation plans. Qualifications & Experience: Recognised apprenticeship in a relevant engineering discipline. HNC (or equivalent) in Engineering (preferred). Strong knowledge of mechanical machinery and equipment. Experience in the Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, or related industry. Extensive experience in maintenance and fault-finding on mechanical equipment. Required Training & Certifications: All valid offshore certifications, including MIST, BOSIET, and Offshore Medical. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Offshore Mechanical Technician looking to work within a reputable oil & gas company. If you meet the above requirements and are ready for your next challenge, we encourage you to apply. With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.
Mar 18, 2025
Contractor
A leading oil & gas company is hiring a skilled Offshore Mechanical Technician to join their offshore team. The successful candidate will work alongside a team of trade technicians to manage the maintenance and operational monitoring of mechanical equipment, ensuring safe, environmentally sound, reliable, and efficient offshore operations. Job Offer: Core role with a competitive PAYE day rate. Rotation: 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off. 12-hour shifts. Mobilising from Norwich. Key Responsibilities: Perform scheduled trade maintenance activities as per the maintenance management system. Ensure maintenance is conducted in accordance with company standards and procedures to minimize production impact and maximize plant availability. Raise relevant permits within the agreed time frame and generate new work requests for plant and equipment failures. Manage and maintain inventory of critical spares and stock equipment to ensure maintenance visits are completed on schedule and downtime is minimized. Support project activities and collaborate with vendors and subcontractors as required. Develop and review operational and maintenance procedures. Comply with Change Management Policies, including Plant Modification Proposals. Take responsibility for all waste management tasks related to individual activities, including cleaning up after tasks, waste monitoring, and disposal. Attend daily operations meetings to provide updates on planned SCE Maintenance, live defects, and ongoing remediation plans. Qualifications & Experience: Recognised apprenticeship in a relevant engineering discipline. HNC (or equivalent) in Engineering (preferred). Strong knowledge of mechanical machinery and equipment. Experience in the Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, or related industry. Extensive experience in maintenance and fault-finding on mechanical equipment. Required Training & Certifications: All valid offshore certifications, including MIST, BOSIET, and Offshore Medical. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Offshore Mechanical Technician looking to work within a reputable oil & gas company. If you meet the above requirements and are ready for your next challenge, we encourage you to apply. With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.
DK Recruitment are working with a global Medical Manufacturer who are looking to offer an experienced and qualified PLC Controls Engineer Technician a new career and join their successful team based in Plymouth. Our client can offer a passionate, committed and rewarding culture for you to grow and thrive within your role. Reporting to the Reliability equipment leader, the Controls Engineering Technician will be working with the asset care team and providing control system support within the assembly areas. You will provide feedback on existing manufacturing equipment and detail breakdowns, to improve efficiencies and productivity, whilst monitoring and improving processes for output and waste levels. Part of the role will involve upskilling technicians to ensure equipment reliability, reduce downtime, and support continuous improvement initiatives. You will also provide leadership and ownership of process performance issues as well as proactively driving operational improvements, with a positive attitude and excellent team skills. Working 3 on 3 off (Apply online only) Main responsibilities: Implement improvements to TPM processes to increase OEE, liaise with department representatives to ensure that PM is successfully initiated and completed within the time frame. Provide support to set-up and maintain pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems on production equipment. Read electrical drawings, analyse, troubleshoot, and perform maintenance and repairs of any plant electrical systems (including, but not limited to, programmable controllers, servo motors, AC motors, contactors, etc.). Provides leadership in assisting asset care team with the installation, debugging, and start-up of all production equipment. Maintain equipment logs on assigned equipment, recording pertinent information about downtime and maintenance problems. Documents all process changes using a methodical problem-solving approach. Support engineering in the maintenance and adjustment of vision systems within defined parameters to ensure the quality of our products while keeping cost at or below budgeted levels. Ensure all safety and environmental procedures and quality system requirements are maintained. Provide relevant information on equipment and process performance, to include production and waste information while proactively driving continuous improvement activities through the shift teams. Monitors production machinery as needed to ensure top performance and takes a proactive approach to resolve concerns after efficiently comparing the financial impact of intervention versus current state in any given situation. Participates in the design and installation of modifications to production machinery and equipment to improve quality and costs aligned with the asset care team. Provide proactive leadership, associate mentoring, and proficient technical execution that drives the business unit to meet or exceed budgeted expectations. Attend Production Analysis Board (PAB) meetings providing engineering status of line and agree resource deployment to Support Shift Technicians in Investigation of losses (Breakdowns, Waste, Speed) to ensure countermeasure is effective. Coach and Mentor Technicians in quality and effectiveness of problem-solving tools and robustness of countermeasures. Connect to PLC machinery to help diagnose complex faults and make minor software changes, when required under the guidance of the process engineering team. Education & Experience: Level 3 qualification in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science is essential. 5 years experience as a Manufacturing Engineer / Technician or a similar field. Experience in fault finding and root cause analysis within a high-volume manufacturing environment. Ability to work effectively in interdisciplinary teams with good people skills Strong technical skill and demonstrated proficiency in working with a wide variety of production equipment. Working knowledge of mechanical, electro-mechanical and electronic equipment and the ability to recognise, define and correct equipment deficiencies in a timely fashion. Knowledge of current and state of the art technology in a wide variety of disciplines with familiarity in electronic controls, high-speed assembly operations, standards development, statistical engineering, and data collection systems (MES, Scada, etc) Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency of PLC operations, robotics, Maintenance, Programming, and the ability to read schematics or machining, tooling design, tooling assembly, part drawings and pneumatic schematics. Able to interpret and comprehend and troubleshoot Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC's) logic. Benefits on offer: Matched contribution Pension scheme up to 10% of salary Life assurance and critical illness cover Private Medical Insurance Share save scheme matched up to £150/month Reward & recognition scheme linked to Health and Safety and Continuous Improvement Employee Assistance Program, supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing Flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme Subsidised canteen Free car parking 24 days holiday (25 after 5 years)
Mar 14, 2025
Full time
DK Recruitment are working with a global Medical Manufacturer who are looking to offer an experienced and qualified PLC Controls Engineer Technician a new career and join their successful team based in Plymouth. Our client can offer a passionate, committed and rewarding culture for you to grow and thrive within your role. Reporting to the Reliability equipment leader, the Controls Engineering Technician will be working with the asset care team and providing control system support within the assembly areas. You will provide feedback on existing manufacturing equipment and detail breakdowns, to improve efficiencies and productivity, whilst monitoring and improving processes for output and waste levels. Part of the role will involve upskilling technicians to ensure equipment reliability, reduce downtime, and support continuous improvement initiatives. You will also provide leadership and ownership of process performance issues as well as proactively driving operational improvements, with a positive attitude and excellent team skills. Working 3 on 3 off (Apply online only) Main responsibilities: Implement improvements to TPM processes to increase OEE, liaise with department representatives to ensure that PM is successfully initiated and completed within the time frame. Provide support to set-up and maintain pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems on production equipment. Read electrical drawings, analyse, troubleshoot, and perform maintenance and repairs of any plant electrical systems (including, but not limited to, programmable controllers, servo motors, AC motors, contactors, etc.). Provides leadership in assisting asset care team with the installation, debugging, and start-up of all production equipment. Maintain equipment logs on assigned equipment, recording pertinent information about downtime and maintenance problems. Documents all process changes using a methodical problem-solving approach. Support engineering in the maintenance and adjustment of vision systems within defined parameters to ensure the quality of our products while keeping cost at or below budgeted levels. Ensure all safety and environmental procedures and quality system requirements are maintained. Provide relevant information on equipment and process performance, to include production and waste information while proactively driving continuous improvement activities through the shift teams. Monitors production machinery as needed to ensure top performance and takes a proactive approach to resolve concerns after efficiently comparing the financial impact of intervention versus current state in any given situation. Participates in the design and installation of modifications to production machinery and equipment to improve quality and costs aligned with the asset care team. Provide proactive leadership, associate mentoring, and proficient technical execution that drives the business unit to meet or exceed budgeted expectations. Attend Production Analysis Board (PAB) meetings providing engineering status of line and agree resource deployment to Support Shift Technicians in Investigation of losses (Breakdowns, Waste, Speed) to ensure countermeasure is effective. Coach and Mentor Technicians in quality and effectiveness of problem-solving tools and robustness of countermeasures. Connect to PLC machinery to help diagnose complex faults and make minor software changes, when required under the guidance of the process engineering team. Education & Experience: Level 3 qualification in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science is essential. 5 years experience as a Manufacturing Engineer / Technician or a similar field. Experience in fault finding and root cause analysis within a high-volume manufacturing environment. Ability to work effectively in interdisciplinary teams with good people skills Strong technical skill and demonstrated proficiency in working with a wide variety of production equipment. Working knowledge of mechanical, electro-mechanical and electronic equipment and the ability to recognise, define and correct equipment deficiencies in a timely fashion. Knowledge of current and state of the art technology in a wide variety of disciplines with familiarity in electronic controls, high-speed assembly operations, standards development, statistical engineering, and data collection systems (MES, Scada, etc) Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency of PLC operations, robotics, Maintenance, Programming, and the ability to read schematics or machining, tooling design, tooling assembly, part drawings and pneumatic schematics. Able to interpret and comprehend and troubleshoot Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC's) logic. Benefits on offer: Matched contribution Pension scheme up to 10% of salary Life assurance and critical illness cover Private Medical Insurance Share save scheme matched up to £150/month Reward & recognition scheme linked to Health and Safety and Continuous Improvement Employee Assistance Program, supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing Flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme Subsidised canteen Free car parking 24 days holiday (25 after 5 years)
