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Civil Design Engineer | Outside IR35 Contract | Water Sector Contract: Long‑term, Outside IR35 Location: Ashford, Kent (Flexible Hybrid) Our water-sector client is looking for an experienced Civil Design Engineer to contribute to the design and delivery of both infrastructure and non‑infrastructure projects within a diverse and expanding programme. This long‑term contract offers the chance to take a leading role in developing, reviewing, and coordinating civil engineering designs in a fast‑paced, business‑critical environment. Key Responsibilities • Produce, review, and develop civil engineering designs for water and wastewater infrastructure, • Prepare design calculations, technical drawings, and specifications in line with industry and regulatory standards, • Support feasibility assessments, optioneering, and early‑stage technical input, • Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams including process, mechanical, electrical, and delivery functions, • Ensure all designs consider buildability, cost efficiency, safety, and sustainability, • Manage and coordinate design documentation throughout the project lifecycle, • Provide technical support during construction, resolving design queries and responding to RFIs, • Assist in ensuring compliance with CDM, company policies, and water sector standards, • Contribute to continuous improvement of design methods and engineering processes Skills & Experience Required • Proven experience as a Civil Design Engineer within the water, utilities, or infrastructure sector, • Strong proficiency in civil design tools such as AutoCAD, Civil3D, MicroDrainage (or similar), • Sound understanding of water and wastewater infrastructure, pipelines, pumping stations, and associated civil assets, • Strong technical reporting and drawing production skills, • Experience in multidisciplinary project environments, • Effective communication skills and a collaborative mindset, • Ability to work independently while engaging proactively with stakeholders If you’re a proactive and technically strong Civil Design Engineer seeking a long‑term Outside IR35 opportunity within the water sector, we’d love to hear from you.

FLEET CONTRACT MANAGER (MECHANICAL ENGINEERING FOCUS) Location: South Kent (Ramsgate / Ashford) Hybrid Working Salary: £60,000 An excellent opportunity is available for a mechanically biased engineer to step into a high-profile role supporting fleet contracts, engineering change, and rolling stock performance management within a major rail operation. This role is ideal for someone who understands mechanical systems in depth and is comfortable operating in a space where engineering decisions intersect with contractual obligations and commercial governance. You will play a key role in ensuring that fleet modifications, maintenance arrangements, and leasing agreements are correctly managed, documented, and aligned with operational requirements. Key Responsibilities You will support the management of rolling stock leasing, maintenance, and modification contracts, ensuring engineering requirements are accurately reflected and delivered through appropriate contractual mechanisms. A major part of your role will involve engineering change management-reviewing technical investigations, coordinating supporting documentation, and ensuring fleet modifications are correctly recorded and governed. You will work closely with engineering managers, suppliers, and commercial teams to ensure contract compliance, identify risks and opportunities, and support continuous improvement of fleet performance. Additional responsibilities inclu...

Role- Multi-Skilled Engineer Based- Ashford, TN24 0LU Salary- Up to £56,771 inclusive of shift allowance per annum, dependent on experience Shift - 4 Week Rotating Shift Engineers thrive on the investigative journey of how things work, how they are made, and why they are successful. Robotic repetition in a box-ticking pigeon-hole role isn't for you; instead, you're driven by a passion for learning and the pride from progressive problem-solving.This is a Multi-Skilled Engineer Role that empowers you to make a difference, rather than giving you a list of instructions. Premier Foods is a flagship industry player and own big-name brands such as Bisto, Paxo and Batchelors. In joining us, you'll be part of an established and progressive business that's achieved steady financial growth during the past five years and continually invest into our manufacturing sites. We recognise and embrace the important role Multi-Skilled Engineers play in our Business, understanding, root causing and eliminating issues, not just patching them. You are vital to the continuous improvement journey that optimises machine reliability using creative thinking to understand and put into practice, proactive RCM and CBM principles, working diligently with an eye for detail to execute effective end to end Planned Maintenance. Interested in...?

Quality Assurance Project Engineer will be providing support to Power Plant Projects, Outages and Maintenance activities across the Flexible Energy North (FEN) UK asset fleet. Acting as the lead Quality Assurance for the project or outage, ensuring implementation of QA / QC processes in line with the quality minimum standards during project and outage work. We are currently recruiting Project Quality Engineers to support ongoing projects, outages, and maintenance activities at Connahs Quay Power Station and Grain Power Station. This role is key to ensuring that all project and outage works are delivered in line with defined Quality Assurance and Quality Control standards, meeting business objectives across safety, compliance, quality, cost, schedule, and technical performance. Acting as the lead Quality Assurance representative on site, you will work closely with project managers, plant teams, contractors, and OEMs to embed quality throughout the full project lifecycle. The position offers the opportunity to play a hands‑on role in high‑profile, safety‑critical energy infrastructure projects, with a strong focus on governance, assurance, and continuous improvement. Job Requirements To be considered for this role, you will ideally have: HNC, engineering degree, or equivalent engineering craft qualification or a relevant Project Management or Quality Assurance qualification Proven experience operating as a...

We are looking for a people leader with a strong technical background to join our client's Service Division as a Regional Operations Manager. This role is ideal for someone who has progressed through hands on technical work in the field for example as a technician or engineer and has since gained experience leading and developing field based teams. The service operation supports a wide variety of customers in the hospitality industry. Continuous improvement of their service offering is central to growth, making this a key leadership role within the organisation. About the Role Covering South London and the South East, the Regional Operations Manager will lead, coach and develop a regional team of Installation & Service Technicians with varied experience levels. Working alongside four other Regional Operations Managers and supporting customers across all market sectors, you will play a vital part in delivering operational excellence across a region. This role is highly people focused, requiring strong leadership, organisation, and the ability to bring out the best in a remote, geographically spread team. What You'll Be Responsible For Taking ownership of service delivery targets and regional performance Providing constructive coaching, mentoring and performance management Giving timely feedback, both 1:1 and in group settings Supporting team members through challenges, development needs and changes in process Assessing t...

JOB- Manufacturing Engineer LOCATION- Kent TERM- Permanent SALARY- £40,000-£45,000 dependent on experience My client is looking for a Production Engineer to join their business on a permanent basis in the Kent area. The role will involve identifying bottlenecks and eliminating non-value added activities making improvements to productivity, cost, quality and health & safety. The Manufacturing Engineer will ideally have the following attributes: HND/HNC qualified or equivalent experience in Engineering, Science or a related field Have experience working as a Production Engineer within product development in a similar environment Be able to read engineering drawings Have experience of using 2D/3D CAD ideally Proactive hands on problem solver Excellent communication skills both verbal and written Be able to work well individually as well as part of a team Experience with Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement The Manufacturing Engineer role will involve: Working on both existing and new R&D projects Create and maintain controlled documentation such as Process flows, tool drawings, component specs, BOMs and work instructions Work closely with the Lean team to develop and implement best practices, routines and solutions to improve production rates, Quality and output Come up with innovative manufacturing solutions for parts, designing jigs and fixtures where necessary Assembly and wire electro-mechanical assemblies with reference to assembly drawings, BOMs and wiring/schematic drawings Participate in NPI reviews to ensure only most production efficient designs are released into production Delivering continuous improvement, operational excellence, and lean improvements Identify & present ideas for improving productions processes improving profitability, quality and throughput or H&S. If you are interested in this position, please apply with an up to date CV as soon as possible, along with your availability and your salary expectation. TPBN1_UKTJ

MULTI-SKILLED MAINTENANCE ENGINEER Job Title - Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer Location - Ashford Salary - Up to £50,(Apply online only) Shift - Perm Lates Job Role of the Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer A superb opportunity has arisen for a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a supportive and collaborative engineering team within a busy FMCG manufacturing site. The company prides itself on a positive working culture where teamwork and mutual respect are at the centre of daily operations. Working within a fast-paced FMCG environment, you will be responsible for both electrical and mechanical maintenance across a range of high-speed production and packaging machinery. You will respond to breakdowns, carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM), and play an active role in continuous improvement initiatives to maximise site efficiency and minimise downtime. Sector - FMCG Manufacturing Non-Negotiable Requirements of the Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer Multi-skilled maintenance experience within an industrial manufacturing environment. Hands-on experience with pre-planned, reactive, and breakdown maintenance in a fast-paced factory environment. Essential Requirements for the Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer Electrical and mechanical fault-finding experience. Engineering qualification (Electrical or Mechanical). Experience working within a manufacturing or FMCG environment. Desirable Requirements for the Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer Previous experience working as a Maintenance Engineer in the UK. Experience working with PLCs, ideally with the ability to fault-find using inputs and outputs. The Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer will benefit from: Working for a recognised market-leading FMCG business. Excellent benefits package including pension, life insurance Ongoing training and development opportunities for engineers. Competitive salary up to £50,(Apply online only) for a perm lates shift If you are interested in this role and feel that you have the right skills, then please click apply at the bottom of this advert. For further details contact Gavin Klinger at Pioneer Selection Ltd. As a registered candidate with Pioneer Selection Ltd, you automatically become eligible for our referral scheme. You will receive £250 for every candidate we place in permanent employment who has been recommended by you. Terms and Conditions apply - please see our website for further details

JOB- Manufacturing Engineer LOCATION- Kent TERM- Permanent SALARY- £40,000-£45,000 dependent on experience My client is looking for a Production Engineer to join their business on a permanent basis in the Kent area. The role will involve identifying bottlenecks and eliminating non-value added activities making improvements to productivity, cost, quality and health & safety. The Manufacturing Engineer will ideally have the following attributes: HND/HNC qualified or equivalent experience in Engineering, Science or a related field Have experience working as a Production Engineer within product development in a similar environment Be able to read engineering drawings Have experience of using 2D/3D CAD ideally Proactive hands on problem solver Excellent communication skills both verbal and written Be able to work well individually as well as part of a team Experience with Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement The Manufacturing Engineer role will involve: Working on both existing and new R&D projects Create and maintain controlled documentation such as Process flows, tool drawings, component specs, BOMs and work instructions Work closely with the Lean team to develop and implement best practices, routines and solutions to improve production rates, Quality and output Come up with innovative manufacturing solutions for parts, designing jigs and fixtures where necessary Assembly and wire electro-mechanical assemblies with reference to assembly drawings, BOMs and wiring/schematic drawings Participate in NPI reviews to ensure only most production efficient designs are released into production Delivering continuous improvement, operational excellence, and lean improvements Identify & present ideas for improving productions processes improving profitability, quality and throughput or H&S. If you are interested in this position, please apply with an up to date CV as soon as possible, along with your availability and your salary expectation

MULTI-SKILLED MAINTENANCE ENGINEER Job Title Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer Location - Ashford Salary - Up to £50,000 Shift - Perm Lates Job Role of the Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer A superb opportunity has arisen for a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a supportive and collaborative engineering team within a busy FMCG manufacturing site. The company prides itself on a positive working culture where teamwork and mutual respect are at the centre of daily operations. Working within a fast-paced FMCG environment, you will be responsible for both electrical and mechanical maintenance across a range of high-speed production and packaging machinery. You will respond to breakdowns, carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM), and play an active role in continuous improvement initiatives to maximise site efficiency and minimise downtime. Sector • FMCG Manufacturing Non-Negotiable Requirements of the Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer Multi-skilled maintenance experience within an industrial manufacturing environment. Hands-on experience with pre-planned, reactive, and breakdown maintenance in a fast-paced factory environment. Essential Requirements for the Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer Electrical and mechanical fault-finding experience. Engineering qualification (Electrical or Mechanical). Experience working within a manufacturing or FMCG environment. Desirable Requirements for the Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer Previous experience working as a Maintenance Engineer in the UK. Experience working with PLCs, ideally with the ability to fault-find using inputs and outputs. The Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer will benefit from: Working for a recognised market-leading FMCG business. Excellent benefits package including pension, life insurance Ongoing training and development opportunities for engineers. Competitive salary up to £50,000 for a perm lates shift If you are interested in this role and feel that you have the right skills, then please click apply at the bottom of this advert. For further details contact Gavin Klinger at Pioneer Selection Ltd. As a registered candidate with Pioneer Selection Ltd, you automatically become eligible for our referral scheme. You will receive £250 for every candidate we place in permanent employment who has been recommended by you. Terms and Conditions apply - please see our website for further details. TPBN1_UKTJ

Candidates should possess engineering experience, HNC level qualifications, and ideally be apprentice trained in electrical or mechanical engineering. E3recruitment is looking for a Reliability Engineer based in the Arnold area of Nottingham.

You will leverage Six Sigma methodologies and statistical tools to identify production issues and drive continuous improvement initiatives. A leading packaging solutions provider in Greater London is seeking a Process Engineer to improve product quality and optimize manufacturing processes. Candidat

Proven capability in root cause analysis, reliability improvement, and continuous improvement methodologies. Organon is hiring a Reliability and Continuous Improvement Engineer to join our world‑class manufacturing site in Cramlington, Northumberland. We are seeking a Reliability & Continuous Impr

If you meet around 75% of the criteria below, we’d love to hear from you:* Verification & Validation expertise, including experience developing and applying V&V principles and managing V&V data throughout the lifecycle* Confident in communicating & applying Systems Engineering knowledge such as re

Keep abreast of new technologies and industry best practices* BTECH HNC / HND or relevant level of experience in an appropriate engineering field* Minimum of five (5) years technical services, engineering, quality experience required* Project management experience is highly preferred* Experience & c

This role presents an opportunity to drive continuous improvement in a dynamic environment.

The role involves supporting product verification, conducting audits, and leading continuous improvement initiatives. A manufacturing company in aerospace is looking for a Quality Engineer to ensure compliance with AS9100 and UK CAA standards at their Staverton site.

A leading engineering company in Aston, Birmingham is seeking a Lead Quality Engineer specializing in Quality Management Systems (QMS). The ideal candidate will have a relevant engineering degree, experience in QMS, and exceptional leadership skills. Responsibilities include coordinating audits, lea

A well-established engineering firm in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Senior Quality Engineer to ensure products and processes meet quality standards. You will collaborate with teams, customers, and suppliers, providing quality leadership and supporting continuous improvement across th

Based near Coleshill and reporting to the Manufacturing Design Engineering Manager, the Continuous Improvement Engineer will be responsible for identifying and implementing process improvements using methodologies including Lean and Six Sigma to enhance efficiency, reduce waste and improve quality,

Vacgen Ltd is seeking a Quality Engineer based in Hailsham, UK. The role involves leading quality improvement initiatives, coordinating root cause analysis, and supporting internal quality processes. The ideal candidate will have at least five years' experience in a manufacturing environment and a d

In this role, you will drive continuous improvements, manage production lines, and collaborate with engineering teams to enhance efficiency.

Promote Lean thinking and continuous improvement culture on the Gemba. Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field. Support the Production/Plant Manager in maintaining a continuous improvement culture across operations.

There’s never been a better time to join our award winning Programme Management Unit.Our transformation programme continues to change how we work, shaping a dynamic, adaptable and outward looking organisation that works more effectively with our partners to make a lasting difference to quality of

Promote a strong safety culture focused on prevention and continuous improvement. Degree in Engineering, Project Management, or related field.

Continuous Improvement & Knowledge Sharing. Contribution to set up the technical function across the company through process improvements and knowledge sharing. Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Civil, Mechanical, or related field).

Reporting to the Turbine Island Lead, the Senior Process Engineer shall be responsible for various Turbine Island design development activities. The Senior Process Engineer shall work closely with multi-disciplined teams and the supply chain to help deliver the Turbine Island design. Application of

Support trials, process improvements, and continuous development initiatives. We're looking for a motivated Process Engineer to join the Pilot Plant Operations team. Drive efficiency, safety, and quality improvements while developing team skills.

Ability to interpret engineering drawings, ply books, and GD&T requirements.

Site Engineer, Project Engineer, Section/Senior Engineer, Sub-Agent, or Site Manager?. We’ve already placed a large number of Engineers from Scotland/the UK who also made the move and we can share their recorded experiences with you, before assisting you on the same journey. As a Project Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join a dynamic and innovative engineering environment. Support continuous improvement initiatives within the manufacturing environment.

Proficiency in Electrical Engineering, with the ability to design and oversee system implementations. Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related discipline preferred. Alexander James Recruiting Ltd is a specialist recruitment firm that connects highly skilled Sales and Techni

Ability to manage and lead a team of engineers. A long-established and growing business is looking for an experienced Project Engineer to oversee installations across projects throughout the Midlands. You will manage your own team of engineers, taking responsibility for the successful delivery of pr

The Senior Project Installation Engineer acts as the primary technical interface between the client's engineering team and external stakeholders — including end clients, subcontractors, and regulatory authorities — and is responsible for the preparation and management of the full suite of instal

The Thin Film Ellipsometry Process Engineer is responsible for developing, optimising, and controlling thin-film optical measurement and characterisation processes to support high-yield, high-performance semiconductor device fabrication. Collaborate with equipment and process engineering teams to ma

Our most successful hires have come from a range of backgrounds including chemical engineering, process engineering, and mechanical engineering. Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, or closely related discipline. We are looking for a Design Engineer to join ou

Site Engineer / Project Engineer (Electrical, OHL, Transmission, National Grid). ARCA Resourcing is partnering with an ambitious and fast-growing engineering organisation within the UK construction and energy sector to recruit a Site / Project Engineer. This is a fantastic opportunity for an enginee

Contribute to continuous improvement in delivery and support processes. We are working with a leading broadcast and media technology company who are currently recruiting for a Senior Project and Support Engineer to join their team. This role offers a blend of project delivery and technical support,

You will work closely with internal engineering, product, and commercial teams, contributing directly to product improvement through real-world customer feedback. Gather and communicate customer feedback to contribute to continuous product improvement. Degree in Engineering or a related field.

As a Process Engineer, you will play a key role in defining and delivering manufacturing build processes aligned with engineering and industrial architecture. Experience working within manufacturing or production engineering environments. Process Engineer | Manufacturing | Industrialisation | 3DX.

Degree or HND in an engineering subject OR Equivalent hands-on engineering experience. Work cross-functionally with engineering, production, sales and project teams. Electromechanical, mechanical, electrical or similar engineering knowledge.

Recognised qualification in relevant engineering discipline and/or with relevant experience in the delivery of Civil Engineering projects and portfolios. Proactively identify and drive opportunities for improvements and implement required changes in own area of responsibility: champion and share por

Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Polymer Science. Senior Extrusion Process Engineer. Analyse process data to identify trends, root causes, and improvement opportunities.

Electrical Project Manager | M&E Building Services | South Coast | £60,000£70,000 + £5,700 Car Allowance or Company Car + Bonus.This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Electrical Project Manager to join a long-established and highly respected M&E Building Services contractor delivering

Coordinate engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers. Provide project related leadership to engineering teams. HND (Level 5) in an engineering discipline, or NVQ Level 4/5 (or equivalent) with relevant industry experience.

Support and lead continuous improvement, problem solving and process improvement activities. We offer hourly and salary positions in production, maintenance, customer service, quality, engineering, and more. Summary of the role The Manufacturing Engineer defines, manages, and monitors how the produc

Premier Recruitment Group has the privilege to recruit on behalf of our very prestigious client based in Woolwich, South East London.We are recruiting for experienced and forward thinking Assistant Production Manager.This is full time and permanent position and working for very well established c

Audio Visual Project Engineer - Residential & Commercial Projects Location: London/Home Counties (projects mainly in London, with travel across the UK) Salary: £40,000 to £45,000 per annum CSCS/ECS Preferred Are you an experienced Audio Visual Engineer with a strong background in commercial or

This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative Production team within a company that values continuous improvement and professional development.