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NPI Engineer Copello are working with a leading advanced manufacturing organisation to recruit NPI Engineers (all levels of experience) for a brand-new, state-of-the-art facility. This is an exciting opportunity to support the introduction of highly advanced RF and mmWave technologies, helping transition complex products from development and prototype builds into stable, scalable production. We’re keen to hear from engineers with experience in electronics, automotive, or other high-reliability manufacturing environments. If you’ve worked on introducing new products, improving manufacturing processes, or supporting production readiness, your experience could be a great fit. This role offers the chance to build on your existing manufacturing knowledge while developing specialist skills in RF and semiconductor technologies. The Role As an NPI Engineer, you’ll support the introduction of new products into manufacturing, helping ensure designs move successfully from development into repeatable, efficient production. You’ll work closely with teams across design, quality, test, and manufacturing to coordinate builds, validate processes, and support production readiness. What You’ll Be Doing * Support the introduction of new products into manufacturing * Help deliver NPI activities from prototype through to production * Coordinate pilot builds and production readiness activities * Contribute to DFM / DFA reviews to improve manufacturability * Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation, process flows, and control plans * Support tooling, fixturing, and process improvement activities * Assist with early production builds and ramp-up * Analyse production issues and support root-cause investigations * Work closely with cross-functional engineering and operations teams What We’re Looking For We’re looking for engineers with a strong technical mindset and experience working in a manufacturing or production engineering environment. You may have experience with: * NPI, manufacturing engineering, process engineering, or industrialisation * Supporting products from development / prototype into production * Working in electronics, automotive, semiconductor, or other precision manufacturing environments * Structured problem-solving tools such as 8D, FMEA, or similar * Manufacturing documentation such as process flows, PFMEA, or control plan

MET Technician Location: Durham Salary:£49,920 Hours: Monfriday, 45 hours a week Reference: 30312 We are recruiting for a skilled and experiencedMET Technicianto join a reputable, well-established bodyshop in theDurham area. Due to continued growth and increased workload, this is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking team that invests heavily in its people, equipment, and facilities. Youll be working in a modern environment with a supportive team, clear progression routes, and long-term stability. Benefits MET Technician Excellent monthly bonus schemes Free life assurance Vehicle leasing schemes Pension & Save-As-You-Earn share scheme Flexible gym memberships Role Overview MET Technician You will be responsible for a wide range of Mechanical, Electrical and Trim duties, including: Carrying out MET work on allocated jobs to manufacturer standards Removal and refitting of radiators, air-conditioning repairs, and re-gassing Vehicle diagnostics, fault finding, and fault clearing Suspension component removal and replacement, including steering racks, subframes, hubs, knuckles, and associated parts ADAS calibrations (training provided) Airbag system work, including removal of dashboards and roof linings for airbag replacement High Voltage vehicle processes, including safe de-energising and re-energising Wiring repairs and electrical fault rectification Identifying additional repair work and liaising with the VDA Ensuring all work meets manufacturer gapping, tolerances, and quality expectations Requirements MET Technician Proven experience in a bodyshop environment is essential Strong background in MET, strip & fit, or mechanical repair Experience with suspension, steering, and structural component removal Understanding of wiring repairs and HV vehicle safety procedures Full UK driving licence City & Guilds, NVQ or ATA qualifications are desirable but not essential Candidates with 3+ years experience in a similar role will be of particular interest How to Apply If you are interested in this MET Technician vacancy, please send over your CV and we will be in touch upon receipt. All applications are handled with the strictest confidentiality. If you want, I can also create a shorter job-board-friendly version, a punchier social media version, or a candidate-attraction SMS. Jordan O'Connor SCOVT Octane Recruitment is a specialist Automotive and Motor Trade recruitment agency, working with main dealerships, bodyshops, tyre management companies, parts distribution centres, independent garages, fleet operators, HGV companies, import centres and manufacturers across the UK. We recruit across the motor trade and related industries. TPBN1_UKTJ

We are working with a well-established EPC contractor delivering large-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects across the UK. Due to a strong pipeline of secured work, we are looking to engage experienced BESS Site Managers for freelance assignments across multiple regions including the South of England, the North, and Scotland. This is an excellent opportunity to work on high-profile renewable energy infrastructure projects, supporting the UK's transition to a low-carbon future. Key Responsibilities: Oversee day-to-day site operations on utility-scale BESS projects Manage subcontractors, ensuring works are delivered safely, on time, and to specification Drive health & safety standards and ensure full compliance with site regulations Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and client representatives Monitor programme progress and report on milestones and risks Ensure quality assurance and commissioning processes are adhered toRequirements: Proven experience as a Site Manager on BESS. Strong understanding of EPC project delivery SMSTS Excellent leadership and communication skills ersg are an equal opportunities employer; we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all job applicants. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of age, sex, race, disability, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or religious background; all decisions are based on merit

Maintenance Engineer (Multi-Skilled) - Durham £47,000 basic + overtime opportunities 12-hour shifts (3 days on, 3 nights on, followed by time off) The Role We are looking for a skilled and motivated Industrial Maintenance Engineer to join a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in ensuring production equipment runs efficiently with minimal downtime. Key Responsibilities • Deliver a high-quality, professional multi-skilled (electro-mechanical) engineering service, • Carry out mechanical and electrical maintenance on production lines and site equipment, • Ensure machinery operates to required performance, quality, and safety standards, • Respond to breakdowns, diagnose faults, and restore line availability quickly, • Communicate effectively with Engineering and Production teams regarding downtime and issues, • Support and execute planned preventative maintenance (PPM) programmes, • Accurately record maintenance activities and resolutions in shift logs, • Maintain a clean and safe working environment, ensuring equipment is production-ready, • Work collaboratively with Production and Quality teams, • Assist in training operators to improve machine setting and performance What We’re Looking For • Multi-skilled engineer with electrical and mechanical experience, • Experience in a manufacturing or production environment, • Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills, • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, • Proactive approach to maintenance and continuous improvement, • Willingness to work 12-hour day and night shifts What We Offer • Competitive salary of circa £47,000, • Overtime opportunities to increase earnings, • Structured shift pattern with regular time off, • Opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive engineering team, • Ongoing training and development Apply Now If you're a driven Maintenance Engineer looking for your next challenge, we’d love to hear from you

Graduate Engineering Geologist – Durham Start Your Career Where It Matters Just graduated and ready to get stuck into real projects from day one? This is your chance to launch your career in engineering geology with hands-on site work, expert support, and clear progression. The Opportunity: We’re looking for an ambitious Graduate Engineering Geologist to join a growing team in Durham. You’ll gain practical experience across a range of ground investigation and geotechnical projects, building the skills that set you up for a strong future in the industry. What You’ll Be Doing: Assisting with site investigations and ground assessments Logging soil and rock samples on site Supporting drilling and trial pit operations Collecting and recording accurate field data Preparing technical reports and documentation Working closely with senior engineers and geologists Ensuring health & safety standards are followed at all times What We’re Looking For: Degree in Geology, Engineering Geology, or related field Enthusiastic, hands-on, and keen to learn Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills Good communication and teamwork abilities Full UK driving licence (or working towards it) What You’ll Get: Competitive graduate salary Structured training and mentoring Clear career progression pathway Exposure to a wide variety of projects Supportive and collaborative team environment Kickstart your career in engineering geology — apply now and build your future from the ground up

Junior Geoenvironmental Consultant Durham Permanent £26,000 to £32,000 per Annum The Junior Geoenvironmental Consultant position will suit someone keen to gain hands-on experience across a range of site investigation and geoenvironmental tasks while working alongside experienced engineers and scientists in Durham. The role offers a balance of site-based and office-based work, exposure to industry-standard practices, and the chance to build a solid foundation within the geoenvironmental sector. I am currently recruiting for a Junior Geoenvironmental Consultant to join an expanding technical team in Durham. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career professional to begin their career within a supportive and forward-thinking environment that places strong emphasis on training, mentoring, and long-term development. The successful Junior Geoenvironmental Consultant will join a business that invests in its people, offers clear career progression, and provides the opportunity to work on varied and technically interesting projects. Candidate Requirements: Degree in Geology, Geoscience, Environmental Science, or a related discipline Strong interest in geoenvironmental engineering and site investigation work Willingness to undertake site work and occasional travel Full UK driving licenceCompany Benefits: Flexible working Hybrid working First-class internal and external training opportunities Company vehicle access Generous Holiday Allowance Company Pension Scheme Interested in this or other roles, please do not hesitate to contact William Lisle at or call (phone number removed). We have many more vacancies available on our website. This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position

CCTV Drainage Operator Salary: £32,240–£38,480 per annum (Average Earnings £40,000-£48,000) Location: Durham, County Durham Hours: Monday–Friday | 40 hours per week | Day Shift with Flexible Start & Finish Times Overtime: 1.5x after 40 hours Callout Rota: 1 in 5 paid at £135–£150 per week + callout bonus Job Type: Full Time | Permanent A well‑established engineering services provider is seeking an experienced CCTV Drainage Operator to carry out surveys, inspections, and diagnostic reporting across commercial and industrial drainage networks. This role suits a technically minded individual who can operate CCTV crawler systems and deliver accurate condition reports to support remedial works and maintenance planning. Benefits 22 days annual leave + bank holidays (30 total) Annual leave paid at an average of hours / overtime worked Progression opportunities with training in advanced CCTV systems, JetVac operations, confined space, and more Company vehicle and fuel card provided Company pension + private healthcare, life assurance x4/x5, employee assistance programme, private medical appointments High street vouchers & discount benefits across major UK retailers Overtime paid at 1.5x hourly rate + annual callout bonuses (averaging £2,000) Average of 10 hours overtime available per week Key Responsibilities Operate push-rod and crawler CCTV drainage survey systems on commercial and industrial sites. Conduct detailed inspections of pipework, chambers, culverts, and drainage infrastructure. Produce high‑quality reports using recognised coding standards (MSCC / Wincan preferred). Identify structural and service defects and provide accurate recommendations for remedial works. Work alongside Jetting and Drainage Teams to support pre‑cleaning and access requirements. Maintain equipment, ensure accurate data capture, and update job information via PDA. Adhere to site safety rules, confined space procedures, and company quality standards. What We’re Looking For Experience operating CCTV drainage equipment (push-rod / mainline crawler). Understanding of MSCC coding standards and CCTV survey software (Wincan ideal). Strong technical awareness and problem‑solving skills. Confined Space, CSCS, or High‑Pressure Water Jetting qualifications beneficial (training provided). Ability to work independently with good communication skills. Willingness to support call-outs and occasional weekend work. Full UK driving licence. Similar Job Titles CCTV Engineer, Drainage CCTV Technician, Crawler Operator, Drainage Surveyor, Utilities CCTV Operator, Pipeline Inspection Technician, Sewer Survey Operator Interested? Interaction Recruitment supports clients and candidates across Technical & Engineering, Industrial, Commercial, and more throughout the UK—providing both permanent and temporary recruitment solutions. For further information or to discuss similar opportunities, contact Julius on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) INDTE

Mechanical Fitter Leicester Days Shifts Mon-Thur 07:30-16:30 Fri 07:30-12:30 £17.20 per hour (Umbrella) Ongoing temporary contract position Are you an experienced Mechanical Fitter looking for a stable, hands-on role within a modern engineering environment? If so, read on… This is an excellent opportunity for a Mechanical Fitter to join a well-established engineering business specialising in the build and assembly of bespoke automated machinery and production-line equipment. The role offers varied, practical work and the chance to see machines built from component level through to full assembly and testing. The Role – Mechanical Fitter As a Mechanical Fitter, your responsibilities will include: Mechanical assembly of automated machinery, conveyors, and bespoke mechanical systems Building equipment from engineering drawings and assembly instructions Fitting bearings, shafts, motors, gearboxes, guards, frames, and mechanical assemblies Working with pneumatic and mechanical components Carrying out machine build, alignment, and basic fault-finding Working closely with engineering, electrical, and manufacturing teams Maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and workmanship Day Shifts, Mon to Thur 7.30am to 4.30pm. Fri 7:30am - 12:30pm Minimum Skills / Experience Required: Minimum Skills / Experience Required – Mechanical Fitter Proven experience as a Mechanical Fitter / Mechanical Assembler / Machine Builder Background working on automation equipment, packaging machinery, conveyors, or special-purpose machinery Ability to read and interpret mechanical engineering drawings Confident using hand tools, power tools, and workshop equipment Experience working in a factory or machine-build environment Strong attention to detail and pride in build quality Able to work independently and as part of a team About Precision People Precision People is a leading recruitment agency that specializes in sourcing top talent for Engineering, Technical, Sales and Senior Management roles across a wide range of industries. With a focus on precision and quality, their team of expert recruiters works tirelessly to match the best candidates with the right employers, ensuring that both parties benefit from a successful partnership. Precision People has the expertise and resources to help you find the perfect role. With a deep understanding of the industry and a commitment to excellence, they have built a reputation for delivering exceptional results and exceeding their candidates expectations. Interested? To apply for the position, here are your two options: "This is the job for me! When can I start?" - Call now and let’s talk through your experience. Ask for Harry Lester on (phone number removed) between 09:00-17:00. "I think I'm right for this position, but I'm not sure I have enough to get an interview" - Click "apply now" so I can read your CV and let you know

Quality Inspector Location: Leicester, LE2 Hours: Monday to Thursday 07:00-17:15 Payrate £15.00 - £16.00 p/h Interviews Happening Immediately Are you a skilled quality inspector with machining experience looking for your next opportunity? We're working with a well-established and growing engineering firm in Leicester who are looking to add to their friendly team. This role offers great rates of pay, steady day shifts, and the opportunity to go permanent for the right person. What You'll Be Doing Quality checking high-value parts Carrying out pre-delivery inspection Using Verniers, calipers, and gauges Determine product compliance to drawings, processes, and technical specifications. What We're Looking For Previous experience in a machining environment Previous role where quality checking of parts was your main role Familiar with ISO standards and processes The ability to use gauges and measuring equipment Familiarity with Romer Absolute Faro Arm would be an advantage Have an engineering background A candidate should be able to work on their own initiative Why You'll Love It Here Excellent hourly rate - up to £16.00 p/h Day shifts only — no evenings or weekends 3 day weekend Genuine temp-to-perm opportunity Great team environment and solid support from day one About Precision People Precision People is a leading recruitment agency that specializes in sourcing top talent for Engineering, Technical, Sales and Senior Management roles across a wide range of industries. With a focus on precision and quality, their team of expert recruiters works tirelessly to match the best candidates with the right employers, ensuring that both parties benefit from a successful partnership. Precision People has the expertise and resources to help you find the perfect role. With a deep understanding of the industry and a commitment to excellence, they have built a reputation for delivering exceptional results and exceeding their candidates expectations. Interested? To apply for the Quality Inspector position, here are your two options: "This is the job for me! When can I start?" - Call now and let’s talk through your experience. Ask for Harry Lester on (phone number removed) between 08:30-17:30. "I think I'm right for this position, but I'm not sure I have enough to get an interview" - Click "apply now" so I can read your CV and let you know. Ref: Quality Inspector INDTEMP

Zenith are working with our client who are an established North-East Manufacture recruiting for a Toolmaker on a permanent basis. This role is working alternating double day shift (6am – 2.30pm Mon to Thurs and 6am – 11am Fri / 2.30pm – 11pm Mon to Thurs and 11am – 4pm Fri). The Main Purpose of the role: * To proactively maintain and develop all production tooling equipment within the plant. Main duties * Finding and rectifying faults on Press Tooling equipment * Maintenance of Progression Press Tooling * Assisting with the development and improvement of Progression Tools * Press Setting * Working closely with Engineers and Technicians * Weekend overtime working is occasionally required You will also be required to carry out any other duties associated with the position as and when required and we require you to be totally flexible and open minded in your approach as you may be required to assist in other departments if and when required. Candidate Profile: * Flexible and adaptable * Approachable * Good communication skills * Ability to deal with people at all levels * Keen and enthusiastic * Ability to work unsupervised Knowledge and Experience: * Experience in high volume manufacturing not heavy industry * Must be time served and qualified to a minimum level of ONC * All round machining skills particularly in Surface Grinding and Cylindrical Grinding * Capable of working to tight tolerances * At least two years recent post apprenticeship experience * Good problem solving skills * PC literate If you are a time-served Toolmaker and would like to be considered for this role please click apply now

About the Company Our client is a long-established, family-owned fabrication company located in Sunderland. They specialise in producing high-quality fabricated products. The Role An opportunity has become available for a skilled Fabricator to join their busy workshop team. In this role, you will be responsible for producing frames and modular pieces for clients in various sectors including oil&gas and renewables. Key Responsibilities Fabricating frames and structural/modular components in line with technical drawings Accurately assembling and fabricating parts to specification Keeping the work area tidy and adhering to health and safety procedures Essential Skills & Experience Previous experience working as a Fabricator MIG welding experience would be advantageous Strong background working with box section, I-beams, and flat bar (essential) Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings High attention to detail and accuracy in fabrication work Reliable, hardworking, and able to work effectively within a team What’s on Offer Competitive hourly rate of £18.00 per hour, based on a 38-hour working week Overtime available, paid at time and a half and double time Secure, long-term opportunity with a well-established family business Supportive and friendly working environment Consistent workload offering long-term stability

Job Title - Plant Manager Chilton Biomass Salary - Competitive Salary plus Veolia Benefits Grade - GGS 14 Location - Chilton (Durham) We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Plant Manager to join the Veolia team managing our Biomass Facility in Chilton (outskirts of Durham) . The successful candidate will be responsible for the safe, efficient and reliable operation of the Biomass Facility and Pellet Mill. What you'll be doing: Responsible for overall performance of the business unit Direction and coordination of all aspects of the Biomass Plant, liaising with the site Operations Manager and Maintenance Manager Drive high levels of plant performance Assist in establishing annual goals and objectives while supporting the strategy for the business unit Maintain profit and loss ratios Deliver operational efficiencies and cost-saving solutions Act with a large degree of autonomy Manage and support your teams to be the best that they can be Prepare annual budgets Interact with internal and external stakeholders on a regular basis Liaise with relevant experts within your region and across the business to design and implement technical solutions Identify opportunities for innovation and process improvement Communicate business objectives, performance and other matters of business to staff What we're looking for: Previous technical experience from a continuous process background Degree, or equivalent in an engineering discipline Strong leadership skills Previous experience of working at a senior level Ability to successfully support and manage your teams by offering them guidance and taking a mentor approach to your direct reports Negotiating and influencing skills Strong commercial acumen Familiar with Industrial Health and safety compliance Power Generation Experience NEBOSH What's next? Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come. We're proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career. We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles. We're also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. If you are successful in securing a new role or promotion within the company, any offer to you may be subject to the acceptance of standardised terms and conditions. These new terms and conditions may differ from your current contract, if you have any questions about how this might affect you, please don't hesitate to contact your line manager or the HR team. Job Posting End Date: 24-04-2026 What's next? Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come. We're proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career. We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles. We're also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive

Job Description — Foreman / Supervisor Mechanical Fitter Hours: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (Saturday mornings as required) Reports to: Workshop / Operations Manager Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Foreman / Supervisor Fitter in our Washington workshop. This is a hands-on role combining technical knowledge with team leadership, ensuring all mechanical works are delivered safely, on time and to a high standard. Key Responsibilities Technical & Operational • Carry out and lead mechanical fitting and maintenance on heavy construction and mining plant. • Perform mechanical assembly, disassembly of HGV's, agricultural machinery, excavators, bulldozers, dump trucksmachinery • Ensure all work meets manufacturer specifications and safety regulations. Supervision & Leadership • Supervise and mentor fitters and trackshop operatives. • Allocate daily workloads and prioritise jobs. • Monitor quality, productivity and safety compliance. • Provide coaching and technical guidance. Safety & Compliance • Maintain a safe workshop and site environment. • Conduct toolbox talks and risk assessments. • Ensure maintenance records are accurate and up to date. Communication • Coordinate with operations and management teams. • Liaise with customers or site supervisors when required. • Report progress, delays or technical issues promptly. Person Specification Essential • Proven experience as a Fitter in heavy plant, mining or construction environments. • Experience working on HGV's, agricultural machinery, excavators, bulldozers, dump trucks • Previous supervisory or team leadership experience. • Strong diagnostic and mechanical repair skills. • Full UK driving licence. • Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving ability. Desirable • Experience with hydraulics, welding or fabrication. • Workshop-based heavy plant repair experience. What We Offer • Competitive salary and overtime opportunities. • Career development and training. • Supportive team environment within an established engineering business

CNC Turner Setter/Operator Hinckley Afternoon Shifts £17 per hour Are you an Experienced CNC Turner Setter/Operator within the manufacturing industry? If yes, read on…. My client is one of the world's leading manufacturers within their industry, with a privately owned business, based within commutable distance from. They are currently looking for a skilled CNC Lathe Setter/Operator. The Role - CNC Turner Setter/Operator: Setting and operating CNC Turner machines Running 2 CNC Turning machines Manufacturing high-precision components for trains Using Fanuc controls Minimum Skills / Experience Required - CNC Turner Setter/Operator: Experience in setting and operating CNC Turners Confident in using Fanuc controls Experience using measuring equipment and quality checking Experience using a 4-axis machine is preferred The Package - CNC Turner Setter/Operator: Excellent rate of pay at £17.00 p/h Bonus scheme paid every quarter Training provided On-site parking available Great team environment and support from day one Death in service benefits About Precision People Precision People is a leading recruitment agency that specializes in sourcing top talent for Engineering, Technical, Sales and Senior Management roles across a wide range of industries. With a focus on precision and quality, their team of expert recruiters works tirelessly to match the best candidates with the right employers, ensuring that both parties benefit from a successful partnership. Precision People has the expertise and resources to help you find the perfect role. With a deep understanding of the industry and a commitment to excellence, they have built a reputation for delivering exceptional results and exceeding their candidates expectations. Interested? To apply for the CNC Turning Setter/Operator position, here are your two options: "This is the job for me! When can I start?" - Call now and let’s talk through your experience. Ask for Harry Lester on (phone number removed) between 08:30am-17:30pm. "I think I'm right for this position, but I'm not sure I have enough to get an interview" - Click "apply now" so I can read your CV and let you know. INDTEMP

CP33323 Mobile Engineer / Field Service Engineer / Plant Fitter - Volvo Wheel Loaders Durham | Home-Based | 50 Hours | Up to £65,000 | Company Van Mobile Engineer | Field Service Engineer | Plant Engineer | Plant Fitter Are you an experienced Mobile Engineer, Field Service Engineer, Plant Engineer, Service Technician, Plant Fitter, Construction Equipment Engineer, or Heavy Plant Engineer looking for a well-paid autonomous field-based role? We are seeking a skilled engineer to cover the Durham and surrounding area, specialising primarily in Volvo wheel loaders, loading shovels, and heavy plant machinery. Candidates with previous experience working for OEMs, or independent heavy plant service providers are highly desirable. Salary & Benefits Up to £65,000 basic salary 50 hours per week contracted 28 days holiday Private medical Company pension Service van Home-based Monday to Friday Strong earning potential Excellent autonomyThe Role This is a home-based field service / mobile breakdown engineer role covering Durham and nearby areas. You will attend customer sites directly from home, responding to breakdowns and carrying out: Emergency breakdown response Planned maintenance Servicing Fault finding and diagnostics Hydraulic and electrical repairs LOLER / inspection support Uptime and fleet supportThis is a 50-hour contracted salaried position, typically worked Monday to Friday between 7am and 6pm, with flexibility to manage your own diary. As long as the machines are operational and customer expectations are met, you will have the autonomy to structure your own day. This is an excellent opportunity for engineers from backgrounds such as: Mobile Plant Engineer Field Service Engineer Workshop Engineer looking to move mobile Heavy Plant Fitter Plant Technician Construction Equipment Engineer Loading Shovel Engineer Wheel Loader Engineer HGV / Plant Hybrid EngineerWe are especially interested in engineers with experience on: Volvo L120 Wheel Loader Volvo loading shovels Wheel loaders Excavators ADTs / dumpers Telehandlers Crushing & screening equipment Quarry and aggregates machineryKey systems: Hydraulics Diesel engines Electrical diagnostics CANBUS fault finding Transmission systems Brake systems Driveline repairs Plant diagnostics softwareINDHP If you would like to know more about this position, then please forward your CV to (url removed) immediately. If you would like to discuss this position, please call (phone number removed) and ask to speak to Chloe. Please note Alecto Recruitment are acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy. (mobile engineer, field service engineer, plant fitter, plant mechanic, heavy plant engineer, wheel loader engineer, loading shovel engineer, SMT engineer, Volvo CE engineer, service technician, mobile fitter)

Process Engineer / Future Plant Manager Location: Durham Job Type: Full time, Permanent The Role An established engineering-manufacturing business supplying high performance materials is seeking an experienced Process Engineer. This role is offered with a clearly defined pathway into management and offers autonomy in the meantime. The successful candidate will play a key role in process optimisation, plant reliability, safety systems and a major site improvement programme. Key Responsibilities • Support and optimise batch processes, • Develop understanding of raw material behaviour, blending parameters and product performance, • Ensure batch consistency and compliance with relevant industry standards, • Investigate process deviations, downtime and quality issues using root cause analysis, • Improve OEE, throughput, yield and plant reliability, • Develop SOPs, operating windows and process controls, • Work across mechanical, electrical and control systems with specialist support where required, • Improve engineering standards and asset lifecycle planning, • Manage permit to work systems, • Oversee electrical isolation and lock out tag out procedures, • Support ongoing plant upgrade and improvement programmes, • Work with contractors and suppliers on modifications and installations, • Assist with equipment specification, FAT, SAT and commissioning, • Contribute to future automation and capability investment plans Ideal Candidate • Several years experience within a process engineering environment, • Strong continuous improvement and problem solving capability, • Familiar with permit to work systems, electrical isolation and confined space controls, • Strong understanding of health, safety and compliance Desirable • Degree or HNC HND in a relevant engineering or materials discipline, • Experience supporting capital projects or plant upgrades, • Knowledge of control systems or PLC environments, • Previous supervisory or leadership exposure Why Apply • Clear progression into a future management role, • High impact role within a major site improvement programme, • Opportunity to shape the long term operational future, • Supportive leadership and long term career development, • Competitive salary and permanent employment

Jackson Hogg are proudly supporting a specialist heavy engineering business in the County Durham area, with the appointment of a Quality Manager position. The Quality Manager will have a team of x10 reports and will report into the Site Director. Quality Manager Responsibilities • Lead and manage the Quality Department, developing a high-performing and accountable team culture., • Maintain and continuously improve the company’s QMS in line with ISO 9001 accreditation., • Lead internal and external audits, ensuring timely corrective and preventive actions., • Control traceability and certification, ensuring certificates of testing and conformity accurately reflect product data., • Support supplier quality management, including onboarding assessments and ongoing audit., • Champion continuous improvement initiatives to reduce scrap, improve yield, and enhance process efficiency., • Collaborate with production, engineering, and customers to resolve quality issues and ensure full compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements., • Provide training, mentorship, and development opportunities for quality staff, apprentices and trainees. Quality Manager Requirements • Proven experience as a Quality Manager within a heavy manufacturing or engineering environment., • Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems (lead auditor preferred)., • Hands-on understanding of relevant industrial testing and inspection processes., • Demonstrable experience managing and developing multidisciplinary quality teams., • Competent in root cause analysis, corrective/preventive actions, statistical process control and continuous improvement methodologies., • Strong communication, leadership, and documentation skills, with a methodical and practical approach., • Formal engineering or quality-related qualification (HNC/HND/Degree) preferred., • Proactive and quality-driven, with a passion for improvement., • Detail-oriented and technically precise., • Effective leader who builds confidence and accountability within teams., • Hands-on and pragmatic, with strong problem-solving ability., • Committed to maintaining the highest standards of compliance and product integrity

Graduate Engineering Geologist Location: Durham Reference: BY(phone number removed) Salary: £24,000 - £28,000. A specialist environmental consultancy are seeking a Graduate Engineering Geologist in them on a range of projects across the North East. With nearly 20 years in the industry and an expanding team, this consultancy have the resources and experience to support you in your career development. The Graduate Engineering Geologist role will entail Phase 1 Desktop Studies, Phase 2 investigations, factual and interpretive report writing, client liaison, borehole logging, groundwater and gas monitoring, fieldwork and some project management. The Graduate Engineering Geologist selected will receive: A competitive salary (£24,000 - £28,000), with added benefits. An enhanced company pension. Excellent benefits and discretionary bonuses. Wide variety of projects in residential, commercial and industrial industries. Support to chartership. Continued Professional Development and networking opportunities.Requirements for this Graduate Engineering Geologist position include: A degree in geology, engineering geology, civil engineering, geoscience, environmental science or similar. A clean and valid UK Driving licence. Commutable to Durham. Have a full right to work in the UK.If you are interested in this or other Geo-Environmental Engineering/Consulting roles please do not hesitate to contact Beth Young on (url removed). We have many more vacancies available on our website. Please refer to (url removed). This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position

Job Title: Engineering Geologist Location: Durham Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 (depending on experience) We are looking for an engineering geologist with experience to join a rapidly expanding ground investigation specialist company, with an excellent reputation in the geotechnical industry. This engineering geologist position offers a pathway to progression and chartership, where you can work in excellent conditions within an award winning ground engineering team. The duties will include geotechnical and geo-environmental site visits, project management, team mentoring, report writing and client facing. This will suit a geotechnical engineer who is looking for the next career step forward, to develop your technical and engineering geologist project management skills. Engineering Geologist package: Competitive salary £30,000 - £40,000 Generous pension scheme Site bonuses Company Vehicle Fantastic working conditions Flexible benefits Full training Exciting projects Durham OfficeTo be considered for this engineering geologist position: A background of geotechnical or/and geo-environmental engineering Interpretive report writing Geology related degree Full driving licence Permanent UK VisaIf you are looking for a new and exciting challenge and you meet the criteria for this engineering geologist opportunity, get in touch now before the role is gone! Interested in this or other geo roles? Please do not hesitate to contact Joel Bullen on . We have many more vacancies available on our website. This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position

The Company Our client is a market leader in the Electronic Manufacturing sector. A sustained period for growth is the reason they are looking to recruit an Electronic Repair Technician. The Role Test and repair printed circuit board assemblies to component level. Identify through testing the root cause components related to the fault. Soldering, reworking and replacement of all necessary components to affect the repair. Accurate data entry to document repair work to support business KPIs. Support the Test Engineering function on a variety of products. Develop soldering techniques/methods for complex PCBAs Recommend process improvements to prevent PCB failures and improve business KPIs. Use of various technologies available to aid repair. Highlight potential/existing problem areas to relevant personnel. Support SMT with complex re-processing. Return product to customers upon repair highlighted accordingly. Suggest and implement permanent corrective actions. Any other reasonable technical duties. The Person You must have previous working knowledge of electronics sector. Able to fault find down to component level. Experience with electronic Test equipment. Ideally you will hold HNC or have relevant experience. Happy to work a day shift. The Benefits You will be working for a well-established growing employer. An excellent salary. A company experiencing continued growth, expansion and investment. The company are fully compliant with the latest health and safety requirements for current safe working practices. TPBN1_UKTJ

Are you ready to elevate your career in a collaborative yet challenging environment? A leading company in the FM industry is seeking a Multi Skilled Mechanical Technician in Durham, where you will play a vital role in ensuring operational success and face stimulating challenges. The Role As the Multi Skilled Mechanical Technician, you’ll: Deliver high-quality mechanical services across various projects. Collaborate with key stakeholders to address and resolve technical challenges. Participate in an on-call rota for urgent tasks, ensuring rapid response and support. Maintain a proactive approach to enhance service delivery efficiency. You To be successful in the role of Multi Skilled Mechanical Technician, you’ll bring: Relevant qualifications, ideally Level 2/3 in mechanical disciplines. A strong problem-solving mindset and the ability to work under pressure. Excellent communication skills to liaise with clients and team members effectively. Confidence in technical abilities, backed by relevant experience in the field. What's in it for you? Join a respected player in the FM industry, where teamwork, innovation, and client focus drive our success. We pride ourselves on supporting our employees in a challenging and rewarding environment. You’ll benefit from: A competitive salary range of £35,000 to £40,000, reflecting your skills and contributions. On-call payments and potentially lucrative overtime opportunities. Engagement in a challenging work environment that fosters professional growth and expertise. Apply Now! To apply for the position of Multi Skilled Mechanical, click ‘Apply Now’ and send your CV to Frankie Cook. Interviews are taking place now, so don’t miss your chance to join a great team

CNC Programmer / Setter / Operator (Haas Turning) – Precision Engineering A long-established precision engineering company with a strong reputation for customer excellence and responsiveness is seeking skilled CNC professionals to join its modern, well-equipped machine shop based in Durham. Working Hours Twin Shift Pattern: 6:00am – 2:00pm and 2:00pm – 11:25pm (Monday–Thursday, alternating) 6:00am – 12:00pm (Friday – early shift only) Average: 36.33 hours per week Salary Programmers: £17 – £20 per hour (depending on experience) + 20% shift allowance Setter/Operators: £14 – £17 per hour Overtime available most weeks Flexible working hours supported Holiday & Benefits 25 days annual leave + bank holidays Free life assurance 4% contributory pension scheme Onsite parking Role Requirements Time-served apprenticeship Minimum 5 years’ experience of billet work Must be competent at programming/editing NC programs Ability to read and follow aerospace protocols and achieve/maintain high levels of quality Experience setting and running Haas CNC turning centres Ability to work unsupervised Self-motivated Must be well organised Role Responsibilities Work safely at all times Ensure all parts produced meet drawing requirements Complete check sheets as quality records Complete OEE sheets to aid continuous improvement Prevent Foreign Object Debris (FOD) contamination Create/update setup sheets as required Appropriate use of PPE Essential Skills Proven history of working within a busy subcontract machine shop environment Self-motivated Flexible This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking engineering environment where quality, precision, and continuous improvement are at the core of operations

The Company Our client is a market leading FMCG manufacturer. Due to growth, they are now looking to recruit an Engineering Manager. The Role • You will lead the engineering department to ensure efficiency and reliability of the company’s manufacturing equipment., • Will lead CI to help minimise downtime and support productions capabilities., • Develop and manage maintenance team and functions including project work (CAPEX) and PPM’s., • Will build strong relationship with other business functions., • You will have health and safety responsibility for your department., • Ensure departmental KPI’s are met and exceeded., • You will have budget control for your department., • Responsible for any contractors. The Person • You will be time served., • Must have basic PLC experience., • 18th edition would be beneficial., • Previous managerial experience essential., • Hold a relevant health and safety qualification., • Previous manufacturing or engineering sector experience is preferred., • Will be happy to work day shift system. The Benefits • You will be working for a well-established growing employer., • An excellent salary., • A good pension scheme., • The company are fully compliant with the latest health and safety requirements for current safe working practices

Highways Clerk of Works Vacancy- Outside IR35 North East England Contract - 12 Months £35-£40 per hour- Outside IR35 I am currently recruiting for an experienced Highways Clerk of Works to support a programme of highway works across the North East of England. This is an initial 12-month contract working on a range of heritage and Active Travel schemes, ensuring works are delivered safely, to specification and in line with required standards. This role will suit someone with strong site supervision experience within highways or civil engineering, who is comfortable overseeing contractors and reporting on progress and quality of works. Key Responsibilities ·Carry out regular site inspections to monitor progress and quality of works ·Ensure construction activities comply with design specifications, standards and health & safety requirements ·Monitor contractor performance and workmanship on site ·Identify and report defects, non-compliance or safety issues ·Maintain clear site records, reports and documentation ·Liaise with project managers, engineers and contractors to support project delivery Requirements ·Minimum 5 years' experience in a Highways Clerk of Works, Site Supervisor or similar role ·Experience working on highways, infrastructure or public realm projects ·Good understanding of highway construction methods and specifications ·Ability to confidently challenge contractors where works do not meet required standards ·Local authority experience preferred, but not essential FOOTNOTE: If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the rate, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation. Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Traffic & Transportation professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Our specialist team has a combined 40+ years' experience in this market. Please call Charlie at Carrington West on (phone number removed) for more information. By applying for this position, you are agreeing for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will be shared with third party clients specifically relevant to any roles you have applied for. If at any stage, you wish to withdraw your consent please email

We are currently looking for a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to work with a market leading manufacturer based in the Thornley area, so perfect for those located in Durham, Newton Aycliffe, Hartlepool and surrounding areas. The Mechanical Maintenance Engineer role is a DAYS ONLY 4 on 4 off position that offers a basic salary of £44,800 plus 5% performance bonus. Overtime is also available at a premium. Fantastic company benefits, pension match of up to 10%, and training from a company that values its employees. The company is a market leader, and international manufacturer, with an impressive background of investing in and developing employees at all levels of their business, providing extensive training and career progression opportunities. What's in it for you as a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer: Salary: £44,800 per annum, plus 5% KPI Bonus Hours of work: Day shift 4 on 4 off, 6am to 6pm shift pattern Overtime available at a premium Pension contribution up to 10% and excellent benefits package Training and career development, including health and safety training, cross skilling and upskilling Industry leading employee benefits program The ability to work within a skilled team of engineers upon a permanent basis Job security and personal development within a market leading, international manufacturing organisation. Key responsibilities of the Mechanical Maintenance Engineer: The role will be working as part of the Maintenance Team providing 'Hands-on' Mechanical Technical support to both Production and other internal functions throughout the Factory. Providing plant-wide mechanical maintenance service, departmental support and repairs on a wide range of machinery such as conveyor-based systems, presses, extruders, hydraulics, pneumatics, moulding machines and packaging machinery Ensuring that all production targets are maintained to a high standard. The ability to work within a skilled team of engineers permanently Required Experience and Qualifications of the Mechanical Maintenance Engineer: Engineering qualified by either Apprenticeship, NVQ Level 3, BTEC Level 3 or equivalent qualification - Mechanical Strong Environmental Health and Safety awareness The ability to work within a fast-paced manufacturing environment undertaking PPM and TPM activities Previous experience in undertaking maintenance within a manufacturing environment Ability to fault find, repair and provide solutions to machinery problems We welcome applications from individuals who have experience as a Mechanical Fitter, Maintenance Technician, or Multi-Skilled Engineering Maintenance background. If you are interested, please apply now

Graduate Geologist Durham £25,000 - £30,000 No post degree experience required! This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate geologist to join the geotechnical ground investigation industry at a successful and friendly consultancy based in Durham. As a graduate geologist, you will be working with a team of top geo-environmental and geotechnical engineers on contaminated land projects, where you will further develop your site and report writing skills. No post degree geotechnical or geo-environmental experience is required, as there will be full training from this award winning contaminated land engineering team. This Graduate Geologist position offers: * Access to the geotechnical industry * Balanced split between site and office work * Competitive graduate salary £25,000 - £30,000 * Balanced split between site and office work * Fantastic pension scheme * Flexible benefits * Full training from chartered engineers * Career progression * Wide range of geology projects * Durham office We are looking for a graduate geologist who is located near Durham, with a geology degree and a full driving licence. You must be ambitious and willing to learn. If you fit this criteria and would like to apply for this graduate geologist position, please get in touch. Interested in this or other geo opportunities? Please do not hesitate to contact Joel Bullen on (url removed). We have many more vacancies available on our website. This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position

Project Manager Location: Durham (Hybrid) Salary: £50,000 - £68,000 Are you an experienced Project Manager ready to lead utilities programmes with greater ownership and regional influence? This Project Manager opportunity in Durham offers hybrid working, client exposure and progression within a growing infrastructure consultancy. A fast-growing consultancy is seeking a Project Manager to join its Customer Programmes team, delivering projects across the water and wider utilities sector. This Project Manager role will see you take full responsibility for projects from contract award through to completion, ensuring delivery against scope, time, cost and quality targets. As a Project Manager, you will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, manage commercial performance and maintain strong stakeholder relationships. The position offers autonomy, accountability and the chance to mentor junior colleagues while strengthening your profile as a capable Project Manager within a collaborative environment. Key responsibilities * Lead successful delivery of assigned water and utilities projects * Manage risks, issues and mitigation strategies * Oversee contract compliance and financial control * Plan and allocate project resources effectively * Produce regular client and internal performance reports * Support client relationship development and future opportunities Candidate requirements * Proven experience as a Project Manager within water or utilities * Strong stakeholder and client management skills * APM qualification or equivalent * Familiarity with NEC contracts * Proficiency in Microsoft Project and reporting tools Why apply This organisation offers hybrid working, structured career development and a comprehensive benefits package including pension, bonus and professional membership support. The salary for this Project Manager role is £50,000 - £68,000, reflecting experience and responsibility within a supportive and ambitious team. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency for this position. For more information, contact Andy Hopkins, our Civil Engineering specialist with over 30 years' recruitment experience

Finance Business Partner – North Location: Regional – travel across the North of the UK as required. About the role We have a great opportunity for a Finance Business Partner – North to join our regional North & Scotland finance team. In this role, you’ll work closely with senior finance and operational leaders, providing high-quality financial information, insight and challenge to support effective decision-making across the region. This is a true business partnering role, combining strong financial control with operational and commercial insight. You’ll also play a key part in month-end reporting, budgets and forecasts, capital investment analysis and performance review, helping the business understand what the numbers really mean and how they translate into action. What you’ll be doing As Finance Business Partner – North, you’ll: Deliver meaningful analysis that links financial performance to operational and commercial drivers Support CAPEX planning, including investment appraisals, authorisations, forecasting and post-investment reviews Carry out value chain and contract margin analysis to build a full end‑to‑end understanding of profitability Partner with Commercial, Operations and senior leadership teams to support financial decision-making Play a key role in the month-end close process, ensuring completeness and integrity of regional results Contribute to the full business planning cycle, including annual budgets and monthly forecasts, providing insight and constructive challenge Review regional trading performance, KPIs and variances, identifying risks, opportunities and trends Help track delivery of excellence programme benefits and capital investment outcomes Ensure strong governance, controls and compliance with company accounting policies, including support with the production of accurate, timely and SOx-compliant management information for the regional leadership team Build trusted relationships across finance and the wider business, acting as an impartial, values‑driven voice when it matters Support ad‑hoc head office and regional projects as requiredWhat we’re looking for We’re looking for a proactive, commercially minded finance professional who enjoys working in a fast‑paced, matrix environment with autonomy to lead on key initiatives. The successful candidate will bring a strong business partnership mindset to our Aggregates, Asphalt and Ready-mix operations and commercial teams, challenging the status quo and delivering value-add insights that support our continuous performance improvement mindset. You’ll ideally have: A strong finance background with solid technical capability Part‑qualified or qualified accountant status (or equivalent experience) Experience of management reporting, forecasting and performance analysis The confidence to challenge and influence senior stakeholders Strong organisational, communication and relationship‑building skills An open mindset with a passion for continuous improvement Good systems skills; SAP / BW experience would be an advantage Why Tarmac We don't just offer a job, we offer a career. Alongside this role, you'll have access to industry-leading rewards, development opportunities, and a culture that puts people first, including: Bonus scheme Enhanced holiday entitlement Contributory pension scheme Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc. Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice Access to join our Employee Communities (employee networks) we currently have nine communities inc.(REACH) Religious, Ethnic, Cultural Heritage, LGBTQ+, Parents & carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Female voice and menopause Training and development opportunitiesTarmac is committed to being a Forces‑friendly employer.If you’re coming from a military background, we’ll support your transition and help you build a successful career with us. We’re proud to be part of CRH, and even prouder to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone.If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know, we’re here to support you. Ready to build your future? Click ‘Apply’ to get started. Please note: we sometimes close roles early due to high interest, so don’t wait too long! #Tarmac #TarmacCareers Tarmac Trading Limited

Rubicon Consulting is currently recruiting for an Onshore EHS Analyst on a 6 month contract located in Durham Role Summary The EHS Advisor is responsible for supporting and promoting a strong Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) culture at the marshalling harbour for a offshore renewable energy project. The role ensures safe working practices, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement of health, safety, and environmental performance in line with company and client requirements. Key Responsibilities • Act as the primary EHS focal point, providing advice and support to supervisors, technicians. • Ensure compliance with GWO standards, client HSE requirements, and relevant wind industry best practices. • Conduct regular safety inspections, audits, and safety walks to identify and mitigate risks. • Facilitate and review Risk Assessments, Method Statements, and Toolbox Talks. • Lead and support incident/near miss reporting, investigation, and follow-up actions. • Monitor environmental performance, including waste management, spill prevention, and energy use. • Deliver safety inductions, briefings, and refresher sessions for all offshore personnel. • Coordinate emergency drills and ensure compliance with client and project requirements. • Maintain accurate records and prepare EHS reports for the Project HSE Manager. • Drive a proactive safety culture through coaching, engagement, and visible leadership. Requirements • Valid GWO certification package (Working at Heights, Manual Handling, Fire Awareness, First Aid, Sea Survival). • Demonstrated offshore EHS experience, ideally within offshore wind or renewable energy projects. • Knowledge of offshore wind safety standards, guidelines, and best practice (e.g., G+, IMCA, client requirements). • Strong background in risk management, inspections, and incident investigation. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence across multi-disciplinary teams. • Strong reporting and IT skills (MS Office, incident management systems). Our Company Rubicon Consulting is a Talent management consultancy which helps you to optimise business performance and competitive advantage by choosing the right people first time

P6 Planner - Engineering services - County Durham - £55-65/hr We’re seeking 3 P6 Planner's to take roles across a portfolio of water and wastewater treatment upgrade projects within the AMP8 framework. These are long-term contracts (up to 24 months) with responsibility for driving planning standards, programme integrity, and project performance. Key Responsibilities * Develop and manage project programmes in Primavera P6 * Monitor progress, update schedules, and report on performance * Identify critical path risks and support mitigation/recovery plans * Liaise with project managers, engineers, and site teams * Support delay analysis and EOT claims where required Requirements * Proven experience as a Planner / Planning Engineer * Strong Primavera P6 capability * Background in water, utilities, or infrastructure projects * Experience working on AMP frameworks (desirable) If you're an experienced P6 Planner with strong experience within water treatement and upgrade projects, please get in touch

WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU? Permanent role Durham location £43k pa (inc. OTE) 36 days holiday (inc. bank holidays) 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday Work from home opportunities Excellent health cash plan for you and your family Savings/discounts on gym memberships, major retailers, travel, cinema and more Generous Pension scheme THE BUSINESS Westray Recruitment Group is seeking to recruit a Multi Skilled Electrician to join our client’s maintenance team who are based in the Durham area. You will be responsible for undertaking all electrical repairs and associated multiskilled repairs to both domestic and commercial properties to a high-quality standard whilst delivering an excellent customer service. Our client provides excellent housing and services throughout the North East. They are one of the country’s leading housing providers. Their values, culture and way of doing business is extremely important to them. Equality and diversity are fundamental to the way they deliver services, and perform as an employer. You would be working for an extremely employee focussed business, who puts its people central to every decision they make. They hold held the Investors in People Gold Award. THE ROLE You will work within the maintenance teams supporting the Maintenance and Construction Dept You will be responsible for undertaking all electrical repairs, and associated multiskilled repairs to both domestic and commercial properties You will take pride in your work to ensure it is carried to a high-quality standard You need a sound working knowledge of the wider building construction sector, understanding components, materials, building trades and applicable regulations You will engage with all stakeholders of the service, promoting the business across communities THE PERSON You will have a flexible approach and experience of working in a domestic and commercial property maintenance environment You must have excellent customer service skills to be successful in this role You can demonstrate experience of working in a customer focussed environment You will hold an NVQ/City of Guilds qualifying you as an electrician You will hold the 18th Edition, Testing & Inspection You must have a full driving licence for this role TO APPLY Please apply for this position and your CV will go direct to our Engineering team who are leading the search. Alternatively, if you have any questions, please get in touch with Harry Mann at Westray Recruitment Group

Murphy is recruiting for a Quality Advisor to work with the Energy Team on the National Grid, EGL1 Project. Our business is well-known for its extensive in-house expertise, experience, and continuous drive to innovate within the industry to create added value for all our customers. Throughout our history we have strived to challenge the norm and incorporate a wide range of new technologies and capabilities to ensure we meet the ever-changing markets and demands. Today we support groundbreaking transmission and distribution projects in four countries - ensuring their energy security for decades to come. We offer a wide range of services including design, construction and commissioning. We deliver Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) projects serving both regulated and private customers along with technical and engineering solutions within the conventional power and energy transition markets. Our continual drive to innovate, while encouraging sustainability, ensures we remain at the forefront of the industry, and is demonstrated in our long-standing relationships with major energy providers in multiple countries. A day in the life of a Murphy Quality Advisor: Be a champion for the “Quality – Right First Time” initiative. Establish and promote best practice in quality matters in conjunction with the Quality function. Support site management teams to ensure compliance with all requirements stipulated in the Quality Plans. Carry out regular inspections/audits of sites and work places to find whether work is being carried out in accordance with Company Policy, Procedures and other stated requirements. Promote the reporting of nonconformances and provide advice on closing out actions. Collate and review Business / Contract Quality statistics in a timely manner and submit to the Quality Management and Quality function for reporting purposes. Review Quality statistics to identify trends and areas for improvement. Develop and implement Quality campaigns and improvement plans in agreement with the Quality Management. Provide support to Project teams in the development of Quality Plans. Produce Quality plans, procedures and associated documentation and check compliance. Maintain records as necessary to ensure compliance with Company procedures and Contract Requirements Still interested, does this sound like you? Experience within a Quality role or a similar role. Relevant Quality Membership (CQI) Solid understanding of the requirements of the ISO 9001 standard.Previous experience within an Engineering or Construction environment

Project Manager – Engineering Installations, Maintenance & Site Services Location: Durham Circa Salary: £45k Hours: Full-time Contract: Permanent We’re looking for a proactive, hands-on Project Manager to lead engineering installations, CapEx projects, NPI activity, and site services across a busy manufacturing environment. If you enjoy owning projects end-to-end, improving plant performance, and leading technical teams, this role gives you real impact from day one. Key Responsibilities Project Management & CapEx Delivery • Lead engineering installation projects from concept to commissioning., • Deliver CapEx projects, including business cases, vendor management, installation, and ROI tracking., • Support NPI activity by ensuring engineering readiness, utilities, and line capability., • Build project plans, budgets, risk assessments, and progress reports., • Work closely with Production, Quality, Planning, and H&S to minimise downtime. Engineering Installations • Install and occasionally design pipework, valves, utilities, and CIP/ancillary systems., • Carry out fabrication and welding tasks as required., • Manage contractors to ensure safe, high-quality installation work., • Install insulation/lagging and operate MEWP equipment safely., • Develop engineering solutions to improve reliability and efficiency. Boiler Monitoring • Complete and record daily/weekly boiler checks., • Monitor performance and escalate issues to maintain safe, compliant operation. Team Leadership • Lead and support engineering personnel, promoting a strong safety-first culture., • Coach and mentor team members and apprentices., • Maintain high standards of housekeeping, hygiene, and audit readiness., • Allocate resources effectively to maximise uptime. Maintenance & Systems • Ensure all maintenance tasks are logged accurately in the CMMS (UpKeep)., • Support creation of SOPs, work instructions, and Dynamic Risk Assessments., • Issue out-of-hours permits (hot work, working at height, confined space, etc.). Materials & Procurement • Order materials, components, and equipment for projects and maintenance., • Support procurement planning for CapEx, NPI, and site infrastructure improvements., • Ensure compliance with H&S, Environmental, Food Safety, HACCP, and BRC standards. What We’re Looking For • Strong engineering background with hands-on installation experience., • Proven project management capability in manufacturing or industrial settings., • Confident leading teams and managing contractors., • Strong focus on safety, reliability, and continuous improvement., • Excellent communication and organisational skills. Start People are the acting agency for this position

Fabricator / Press Brake Operator £16-£17 Per Hour + Overtime + 33 days holiday + Pension Monday - Thursday 8-4:30 / 3:30pm Finish Friday Stanley, County Durham Excellent opportunity to join a family feel, well established manufacturing company in a workshop based fabrication role, offering regular overtime and opportunities for progression. This is a fantastic opportunity to work for a growing, family feel business with an excellent reputation that supports their employees. They specialise in the manufacture of high quality, bespoke steel doors. Within the role you will be an important part of the engineering team, based in their workshop covering sheet metal fabrication and welding, press brake operating and assembling products throughout the production process. This a great chance to join a family feel company in a full time, permanent role offering excellent work life balance and long term job security. (url removed) (phone number removed) - JOB REF - 5039 The Role: *Fabricator / Press Brake Operator *Sheet Metal Fabrication and Welding *Assembly of Steel Doors *Reading and Interpreting technical drawings The Candidate: *Experience with Welding / Fabrication *Sheet metal assembly/fabrication background *Commutable to Stanley elix sourcing solutions is a specialist recruiter for Engineering, IT and Science roles ranging from mid to senior level positions. Please be aware that we will only accept applications from candidates that have a valid work permit to work in the UK. By applying to this job, you are confirming that you do not hold a criminal record and that you know of no legal reason why you would be ineligible for employment. Setter|Operator|Fabricator|Assembler|Assembly|Engineer|Engineering|Manufacturing|Fitter|Welder|Welding|Brake|Break|Sheet Metal| Workshop| Fabrication| MIG| TIG| Stanley| Durham| Newcastle

Our client is looking for a Project Manager to cover engineering construction contracts in the water industry. Previous experience working at a Project Manager on water projects is essential. This is a long-term role as part of our clients internal delivery team. You will act as the client side representative under the NEC contract, responsible for administering the contract and ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to required quality. Occasional site visits in the Durham area. • Duties would include;, • Contract Administration (NEC ECC), • Project Delivery & Performance Management, • Risk & Opportunity Management, • Commercial & Cost Control, • Project Governance & Assurance, • Health, Safety & Environment compliance If this position is initially of any interest please apply and I will be able to provide further details

Mobile Water Hygiene Technician/Plumber Durham (Mobile role - covering Durham and surrounding areas) £Competitive£ + Overtime + Long-Term Career Prospects + State-of-the-Art Facilities + Highly Successful National Company + Company Vehicle + Subsidised Medical Scheme + 33 Days Holiday + Company Benefits Excellent opportunity for a Water Hygiene Technician/Plumber to join a leading building management business, in a permanent position with of overtime available for you to increase your earnings. On offer is the chance to work within great premises for a highly stable business, who will fully invest in your career by developing your certifications and long term progression to senior positions. With over 20 locations across the UK, this well-established business have amassed a successful reputation for delivering excellence within building management and civil engineering. They are seeking an additional Technician to join their large FM division and develop your career in the longer term. In this role, you'll travelling across Durham to different sites, attending to plumbing and water systems maintenance and installation tasks. This can include temperature testing of water outlets, TMVs, water sample collections and inspection water of storage vessels. This is a fantastic chance to join a highly stable business, who will invest in your career with on-the-job training as well as external courses and with opportunities for long-term progression. THE ROLE: *Planned/reactive maintenance of plumbing and water systems *Monitoring inspection - temperature testing, TMVs, water storage tank inspections *Mobile role, covering Durham and the surrounding areas *Overtime available *40-hours a week, M-F THE PERSON: *Previous experience in a Water Hygiene role *Plumbing experience *NVQ Level 2 in Plumbing *Legionella Control Training advantageous *Full Driving License Reference Number - BBBH(phone number removed) Durham, Spennymoor, Hartlepool, Peterlee, Seaham, Consett, Bishop Aukland, Sunderland, Washington, North East, Newcastle. Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates

Technical Support – Collision Repair – North East Ideal location – Sheffield upto Newcastle The Ideal Candidate will: • Ideally have hands on experience of aftermarket automotive body repair processes and methods, however strong surface finishing experience from other sectors will be considered., • Have strong communications skills, being able to speak comfortably in both a technical and sales environment, • Will be able and comfortable leading product trials in customers, • Will be computer literate, able to use Microsoft Office packages to manage data and present relevant information to both our Client and their Customer and Colleagues. The role This is a fantastic opportunity to join a world leader in surface finishing products, being the technical lead in an established territory of Industrial customers, supporting the sales team in predominantly Automotive Aftermarket applications. In this role, you will be visiting customers, and working with the sales team and channel partners to: • High-Quality Technical Support, Training and Product Expertise to Collision Repair Customers, • Actively Contribute to Sales Growth, • Support the Sales Strategy for the Sector, • Help to Secure and Expand Sales Across Regional and National Accounts Our Client Our Client is a world leader in surface finishing technology. They offer a wide range of solutions for surface finishing and precision sanding. They specialise in total solutions in which the abrasives are supplemented by innovatively designed machines and polishing compounds. Main Duties: Technical Support • Deliver technical support for national accounts, distributors and end-users as required., • Provide product training for new and existing groups, including demonstrations, best-practice guidance and process improvement., • Conduct on-site trials, audits and KPI measurements (Process, Products & Tooling)., • Complete product testing and develop bespoke core product lists aligned to customer needs., • Build strong working relationships with our clients Field Sales Teams and Sales Support, • Maintain strong relationships with key influencers and decision-makers within distributor networks and national end-user groups., • Provide technical input to support tender opportunities, trials and onboarding of new bodyshop groups. Sales • Work closely with colleagues across Technical, Sales, and Support functions to ensure alignment and coordinated customer service., • Contribute to business development by helping to “farm” existing accounts and support the growth of new opportunities., • Conduct joint customer visits with Sales Managers and Regional Field Sales Teams to support product adoption and expand our clients market position., • Up-sell and cross-sell relevant our clients products where appropriate, ensuring technical justification and value-based recommendations. Ideal Qualifications and Experience • A solid technical background in the surface finishing sector, • Knowledge of AOEM sectors, • Existing B2B sales experience within a technical environment, • Ability to demonstrate abrasives and finishing technologies, • Ability to speak with Business Owners, Procurement Teams, Channel Partners and Shop Floor Operatives, whilst build trust and long term relationships at same time, • Proficient experience in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Powerpoint & Teams The role requires the employee to be physically capable of: Driving between 30-40,000 miles p.a., Lifting heavy items in and out of company vehicles, Manning trade and exhibition stands for consecutive days, Handling and demonstrating power tools, abrasives and polishes, Walking around customer / end-user premises and sites, You will be required to spend up to approximately 4-8 days a month away from home

We’re looking for a proactive Service & After Sales Manager to lead a technical service team from our head office in Street. This is a fantastic chance to take ownership of a busy service department, manage engineers, and drive commercial performance in a technically demanding environment. What you’ll do: Lead and coordinate the Service & Validation team, managing daily operations and engineer schedules. Oversee service enquiries, quotations, order processing, and ensure timely invoicing. Maintain high technical standards and compliance with ISO/IEC 17025 testing procedures. Support commissioning and validation projects across various sectors. Develop service contracts, identify growth opportunities, and ensure client satisfaction.What we’re looking for: Strong organisational and leadership skills. Experience managing technical service engineers in engineering, HVAC, laboratory, or similar industries. Commercially aware, confident in quoting, scheduling, and coordinating field operations. Comfortable working in a fast-paced, demanding environment with independent decision-making. Knowledge of cleanrooms, controlled environments, or ISO 17025 accredited environments is a plus.What’s in it for you: Competitive salary with performance-related bonus. Pension scheme and private healthcare after probation. Training, professional development, and clear career progression. Work in a supportive, people-focused environment where your contribution matters.If you’re ready to take the next step in your service management career, we want to hear from you! Location: Office-based, Street Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

MTrecs new career opportunity Our client are specialists In their market sector, they are looking to recruit a Mechanically biased Maintenance Technician on a permanent basis. The Job youll do Always work safely complying with and using (safe systems of work using permit systems, method statement, dynamic risk assessments). Efficiently and effectively fault find / diagnose technical / process issues. Coordinate and cooperate with production supervision on a day-to-day basis to ensure smooth running of plant and equipment. Resolve breakdown issues with minimal impact to production. Identify process and equipment improvement opportunities (maintenance schedules and equipment capability / reliability). Complete all maintenance activities on time as planned. Be flexible in attendance to complete activities. Follow instructions provided by site management / supervisors. Always maintain a clean and tidy work area. Ne a proactive team member. Aways improving technical skills and knowledge. Be IT competent and be able to complete shift reports detailing all relevant information to ensure continuation and / or review of repair. Some overtime working is expected. Have some fabrication / welding skills. About You Recognised mechanical engineering apprenticeship or similar qualification. 3 - 5 years' engineering experience gained working within a manufacturing environment. Experience in PPM and fault finding on hydraulics and pneumatics systems on modern machinery and equipment. Electrical knowledge an advantage. Using computer systems. Sound maintenance / engineering experience in a production environment, ideally a heavy engineering environment. The Rewards and the Benefits Permanent job. Competitive pay. 2 shift system- 6-2/ 2-10. TPBN1_UKTJ

Imperial Recruitment Group are working with a key client who are looking to recruit a Process Engineer on a temporary ongoing basis. Main Purpose: This is a key appointment to support a major business transformation, playing a critical role in the transition to a new ERP and MES system. The Process Engineer will work closely with the wider engineering and operations teams to ensure manufacturing processes, data, and documentation are accurately defined, transferred, and optimised. Alongside system implementation, the role will also focus on process improvement, standardisation, and supporting ongoing production and NPI activities. Responsibilities: • Act as a key link between Engineering, Production, Quality, Planning, and IT to support process alignment and system integration. • Support the delivery of engineering changes and ensure actions are completed within agreed timelines. • Provide process support across manufacturing areas, ensuring consistency and best practice. ERP & MES Implementation • Play a central role in preparing and transferring manufacturing data (BOMs, routings, SOPs) into new ERP and MES platforms. • Review and validate existing data to ensure it reflects current manufacturing processes. • Identify gaps, inconsistencies, and improvements as part of the migration process. • Support system testing, trial runs, and troubleshooting to ensure successful implementation. • Assist in developing user guidance and training materials where required. Process & SOP Management • Lead the development, review, and control of SOPs across manufacturing processes. • Ensure all production activities are clearly documented, standardised, and accessible. • Promote a culture of compliance and continuous improvement through effective training and communication. Change Management • Ensure all process changes are formally captured through Management of Change procedures. • Coordinate stakeholder input and approvals to maintain robust process control. Quality & Continuous Improvement • Support root cause investigations and problem-solving activities using structured methodologies (8D, 5 Whys, FMEA, etc.). • Work with Quality teams to resolve process-related issues and reduce recurring defects. • Drive improvements in efficiency, waste reduction, and overall process performance. New Product Introduction (NPI) • Support the introduction of new products by ensuring accurate system setup and process readiness. • Assist with capturing and reporting production data and performance metrics. Health & Safety • Ensure all processes and documentation comply with Health, Safety and Environmental standards. • Embed safety requirements into all SOPs and manufacturing practices. Requirements • 3–5 years’ experience in a manufacturing/process engineering role. • Experience working with ERP/MES systems and managing manufacturing data. • Strong understanding of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement techniques. • Knowledge of quality and problem-solving tools (FMEA, 8D, SPC, etc.). • Experience within ISO-regulated environments. • Degree, HND or HNC in a relevant discipline (or equivalent experience). • Six Sigma Green Belt (desirable). • Exposure to automation or Industry 4.0 technologies is advantageous. • Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate cross-functionally. • Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to manage workload independently. For more information, please contact Imperial Recruitment Group

Zenith are working with our client who are a Manufacturer looking for an experienced Health & Safety Coordinator on a permanent basis. The main purpose of the position is to ensure that employees work in safe conditions, legal and corporate obligations are fully met, and safety culture is developed and enhanced. You will strive to reduce risk exposures by engaging with operators and leaders which will involve overseeing site facilities operations linked to EHS, maintaining safe working environments, and support strategic improvements which will involve come Sub-Contractor Management. Duties include:- • Leading HSE compliance and drive business target to reduce risk exposures and creating site level annual action plans for the local plant management to execute on a day-to-day basis., • Analyse data and use information via systems to work on leading indicators and drive out the potential for any Life Changing Events to occur., • Produce and share reports/data to Management on a regular basis., • Implement a safety culture necessary to reduce accident / incident frequency on a continual basis., • Define, implement and support safety strategy., • Advise on equipment standards and best practices., • Provide training in support of systems and legislation., • Conduct accident / incident investigations and manage / monitor improvement schedules., • Benchmark and leverage best practice., • Provide support and advice on legislation and corporate requirements., • Lead emergency planning and safety drills, • Source, manage and monitor compliance of relevant contractors and service providers, ensuring performance and value Essential Qualifications & Experience Required • Degree qualified or IOSH, NEBOSH certification or similar If you are an experienced Health & Safety Professional with a background in Manufacturing, please click apply now

AMS is a global workforce solutions partner committed to creating inclusive, dynamic, and future-ready workplaces. We help organisations adapt, grow, and thrive in an ever-evolving world by building, shaping, and optimising diverse talent strategies. Our Contingent Workforce Solution (CWS) is one way we support Rolls-Royce. Acting as an extension of their recruitment teams, we connect them with skilled interim and temporary professionals, fostering workplaces where everyone can contribute and succeed. On behalf of Rolls-Royce who develop cutting-edge technologies that deliver clean, safe and competitive solutions to meet the planet's vital power needs we are looking for 19 Skilled Team Members for a 12-month contract based in Washington. This site makes high-precision discs that hold fan blades and turbine blades in place while powering Rolls-Royce engines, including the Trent XWB the world's most efficient large engine in service today. The site is divided into two facilities, Washington Manufacturing Facility making discs at a high volume for Trent engines and the Fleet Support Facility, a dedicated building designed for work on discs for specific civil and defence aero engines such as the Trent 500, Trent 800 and other projects. Job description - the role Responsibilities: Perform Manufacturing/Operational tasks consistent with the requirements of the team, statutory and company standards (e.g. Health, Safety, Environment, Rolls-Royce Quality Management System, Rolls-Royce Production System) including the manufacture and assembly of components and sub-assemblies Participate in process improvement activities and compliance methodologies to satisfy customer needs and cost reduction targets. This may include elements of factory set up and workstation design. Follow production plans to meet customer requirements Participate in cost reduction/operational improvements to satisfy customer needs Contribute to achievement of cell performance targets Recognise and perform asset maintenance activities to ensure that equipment and facilities are safe and reliable to a high-performance standard Work with other team members to deliver team objectives and requirements, including knowledge sharing and training others Qualifications and Experience It is a requirement of the role that you will have completed a recognised time-served apprenticeship including National Certificate/ BTEC or equivalent. Experience in one or more of the following processes: Machining Balance De-burr Broach Abrasive Flow Machining (AFM) Grind A willingness to learn and adapt across a range of product types, processes, machines, and technologies. Strong process management skills and ability to comply with operating procedures and apply lessons learned to improvement activities. Experience of working in a team environment that requires effective relationship building and training of work colleagues. Working Pattern 40 hours per week over a rotating 3 shift pattern.Next steps We will only accept workers operating via an Umbrella or PAYE engagement model. If you are interested in applying for this position and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and we will contact you with an update in due course. AMS, a Recruitment Process Outsourcing Company, may in the delivery of some of its services be deemed to operate as an Employment Agency or an Employment Business