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A motivated service engineer is required for our award-winning Sunday Times Fast Track 100 engineering client. In return there is an excellent salary circa £40k+ dependent on experience plus excellent benefits including an annual company bonus, generous holidays and an excellent contributory pension scheme in a well-established reputable growing company. Apply now! The ideal service engineer will have the following skills and experiences Engineering qualification: HNC, HND level 2/ 3 NVQ engineering or above ideally in electrical, electro-mechanical or mechanical or any similar engineering (vehicle plant, automotive, machinery) Service, repair, installation, diagnostic, calibration experience of large vehicles, heavy plant machinery, basic petrol, diesel engines or generators, large and small machines or similar machinery plant equipment or vehicles Some good electrical engineering experience and knowledge, hydraulics, ability to read engineering drawings, electrical diagrams, ideally automotive or vehicle plant voltage experience (desirable) 12v / 24v DC Automotive or plant type experience - Ex forces engineers, ex-military, REME technician engineers, RE plant operator engineers with good service and maintenance experience of plant, trucks, tanks, heavy plant equipment, fleet of vehicles, would be of distinct interest This service engineer role will be responsible daily for the repair, service and installation of safety and controls systems to control panels of the plant machinery. You will routinely be responsible for the preparation of the award-winning vehicles for sale to customers and fleet exhibitions so you must have excellent attention to detail, ensuring the plant machinery vehicles are in excellent clean presentable condition and fully safety compliant. Some key responsibilities of this service engineer role include; Diagnostic, inspection, part identification, testing, service and repair, rectification of faults of electrical machinery at the depot Installation of safety controls, safety load indicators SLIs control panels on plant equipment Safety compliance and preparation of vehicles, plant machinery for sale and hire for exhibition, market, customers and fleet This interesting electrical service engineer role would suit a methodical engineer with a flexible attitude who is looking for a long term stable and rewarding career. This role involves a regular workload and offers a great work life balance. Don't miss out! A full job description will be discussed and submitted to suitable candidates upon application. TPBN1_UKTJ

AI Lead (Robotics) Up to £200k base + equity About This is an early-stage robotics company building the intelligence layer for industrial machines – forklifts, cranes, excavators and other heavy equipment. The approach is pragmatic: start with remote teleoperation to generate real-world operator data at scale, then train Vision-Language-Action models toward increasing autonomy. You’d join early to lead development of the learning systems powering that autonomy, working closely with the CTO. What you'll do • Lead development of the autonomy stack powering industrial machines, • Adapt and fine-tune existing Vision-Language-Action models (e.g. Pi0.5-style architectures) to real-world industrial robotics tasks, • Design training pipelines using real-world operator data, • Apply imitation learning to achieve reliable task automation, • Explore reinforcement learning approaches to improve success rates over time, • Work closely with robotics and platform engineers to turn models into deployed systems What you'll need • Strong background in machine learning with hands-on model development, • Experience building ML systems in real products, not just research environments, • Practical understanding of imitation learning or reinforcement learning, • Ability to prioritise pragmatic solutions over academic exploration, • Experience shipping ML-powered features in production environments, • Robotics experience is helpful but not mandatory Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 48 hours.

* NPI Manufacturing Engineering - Ukraine * Verify are currently seeking a supplier based NPI Manufacturing Engineer to work on-site at a supplier facility in Western Ukraine (Mukachevo area anticipated), local accommodation will be provided.. The program involves supporting the establishment of a production capacity for machining of customer furnished forgings. Primary Focus: Machining process deployment & manufacturing capability establishment Role Purpose: To establish, commission, and stabilise machining capability at customer supplier site for customer-furnished forged components, ensuring new equipment, tooling, and processes are fully deployed and capable of supporting NPI production. Primary Activity: Support commissioning and deployment of newly installed machining equipment supporting forged components Validate machining processes, tooling, fixtures, cutting strategies, and machine programmes Verify routings, set-ups, and work instructions for machining of customer-supplied forgings Support shop floor lay out and optimisation of machining processes Ensure forging handover requirements (condition, traceability, material state) are correctly managed at receipt Identify manufacturing risks affecting dimensional integrity, surface finish, or material condition post-machining Oversee operator training and ensure machining processes are repeatable and controlled Interface with supplier engineering, production, and maintenance teams to resolve manufacturing issues Provide regular readiness and risk reporting to customer stakeholders Support formal handover into Phase II activities Required Experience & Competencies: Minimum 5+ years' experience in aerospace, defence, or heavy engineering manufacturing environments Strong hands-on experience with machining of forged components Proven background in equipment commissioning, CNC machining process set-up, and industrialisation Strong understanding of machining risks associated with forged materials (distortion, residual stress, surface integrity) Ability to interpret engineering drawings, routings, and technical documentation Fluent in both Ukrainian and English highly desirable Defence manufacturing experience highly desirable Willingness to travel to the UK for program orientation TPBN1_UKTJ

DAYS ONLY, Monday to Friday, (OTE of £38,000). A major international construction materials company is seeking a motivated Plant /Multi-Skilled Operative. Joining a friendly, supportive team with a family feel, clear development opportunities and a focus on safety and performance. In this hands-on role, you'll support daily operations by operating mobile and static plant, working closely with site management to ensure equipment is used safely, well maintained and running efficiently. Location: Barnstaple; commutable from South Molton, Bideford, Umberleigh, Chulmleigh, Minehead, Ilfracombe, Great Torrington What's in it for you as a Plant / Multi-Skilled Operative Salary between £27,236 to £28,500; with (OTE of £38,000 with overtime & bonus) Strong benefits including a generous company pension, life assurance and enhanced family-friendly support, reflecting the organisation's commitment to employee wellbeing Weekly productivity bonus Overtime available (including at least 1 Saturday per month) Access to a wide range of discounts Comprehensive wellbeing resources Continuous learning and development opportunities within a globally respected business A welcoming, friendly, supportive, inclusive workplace Clear progression for the right employee Main responsibilities as a Plant / Multi-Skilled Operative Operate a range of fixed and mobile plant safely and competently Undertake routine upkeep tasks including cleaning, refuelling and greasing machinery Follow manufacturer instructions and company procedures for all equipment Promote a strong safety culture through near-miss reporting and safe behaviours Assist with other quarry tasks as directed by the management team Work effectively with colleagues to ensure steady and productive site operations Requirements for Plant / Multi-Skilled Operative Mobile plant operating tickets or willingness to complete Good understanding of Health & Safety principles and safe working methods Ability to work independently while contributing to a team-focused environment A proactive attitude and commitment to safe site operation Experience in quarrying, aggregates or a comparable industrial setting is advantageous If you're a reliable operator who takes pride in working safely and contributing to a productive environment, we encourage you to apply. Plant / Multi-Skilled Operative we welcome candidates with experience in roles such as Plant Operator, Quarry Operative or Worker, Construction Operative, Groundworker, Forklift or Telehandler Driver, Loading Shovel or Excavator Operator, Heavy Machinery Operator, Factory, Production or Manufacturing Operative, Warehouse or Yard Operative, Materials Handler, Mechanical or Maintenance Technician, Fitter, Labourer, Recycling Operative, Plant Site Worker or Agricultural Machinery Operator. Thank you Fiona E3 Recruitment TPBN1_UKTJ

Position: CNC Turner Location: Truro Type of work: perm Salary: £28000 to £33462 Working hours: 39 hours per week Monday to Thursday 6:30 am to 16:30 (every Friday off) We are now seeking to recruit CNC setter to work for a busy engineering company based in Truro. The appropriate CNC machinist will have previous experience in setting and operating CNC lathes machines, machining heavy automotive parts. Responsibilities: Setting / Operating CNC turning machines within the standard set and run times Monitor machining operations and make minor adjustments as required Inspect finished parts using measuring equipment (verniers, micrometres, gauges) Interpret engineering drawings and follow production documentation Maintain and clean, organise safe working areas Responsibilities: Proven experience as a CNC Setter/Operator within a manufacturing environment Knowledge of Mazak, Fanuc and/or Siemens control systems Ability to read and interpret engineering documents and drawings Good knowledge of machining processes and materials Competence using measuring equipment For more information or to apply, please email your CV to or call on 01453 852542 Omega is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors. TPBN1_UKTJ

The Role Permanent Full Time Deritend, part of the Rubix Group of Companies, was founded in 1898 and serves more than 3,500 customers in the UK and boasts a blue-chip client base that includes some of the largest manufacturers and best-known brands in the world. We specialise in optimising asset performance, including motors, gear boxes, pumps, machining induction, condition monitoring and fabrication services. As a Site Services Engineer you will be primarily involved in the removal, installation, dismantling, rebuild and refurbishment of plant and assets in the Water industry and Industrial facilities sectors. This will include, but is not limited to pumps, gearboxes, motors, generators and similar equipment. You will be responsible for ensuring all onsite inspection and assembly documentation are completed and procedures, policies and work instructions are followed. Key Responsibilities Adhere to Company, Site & Client, H&S policies and procedures at all times, ensuring the safety of yourself and your colleagues. Routinely promote a safe working culture. Work in an efficient and effective manner, maintain an organised and controlled workspace. Working within the agreed Method Statements and Work Instructions: Conduct root cause and fault-finding analysis on electro-mechanical equipment and systems. Document findings, causes and corrective actions, recommending repairs, replacement parts and spares requirements into customer reports. Where appropriate and feasible, undertake on-site maintenance, repairs and refurbishment. Undertake the dismantling and removal of rotating equipment and other mechanical equipment for removal from site as required. Fully dismantle, clean, prepare, repair, refurbish, rebuild and test completed equipment as required. Undertake the re-installation of all types of rotating equipment and other mechanical equipment following workshop repair, and conduct field tests and commissioning as per agreed contract. Undertake routine service and maintenance work on client's sites. Attend breakdown work on clients' sites as required. Work in the Company's workshops as business needs dictate. Key Skills / Qualifications Essential Mechanical apprenticeship, time-served and indentured to ONC & HNC, NVQ, or equivalent qualifications. A minimum of 3 years' experience in a similar, field based, role and working environment. Flexible approach to working times in line with company's reactive nature. Knowledge of basic H&S requirements on a construction / production site. Full clean UK driving licence. Desirable Knowledge of water process equipment, plants and industry. Knowledge of general heavy industry such as steel, paper, power etc. Confined space qualification. Working within ATEX standards. Overhead operator license. Counterbalance forklift license. Lifting and slinging qualification. Water Hygiene qualified. Thames Water Passport. H&S passport (CSCS, CCNSG). Multi skilled (electro-mechanical capability) an advantage. Technical Skills Practical understanding of Engineering principles. Ability to read, and understand, all technical aspects from drawings and parts lists. Good understanding of mechanical repair techniques. Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness to quality of work. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, team and customer facing. Ability to liaise with subcontractors, Cranes, scaffolding, plant access, etc. Ability to work to deadlines. Initiative to work on own or as part of a team. Ability to manage a varied workload. Willing to undergo additional training as required / where necessary. TPBN1_UKTJ

A leading recycling service provider in Greater London is seeking an Equipment Operator to handle heavy machinery in a recycling facility. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of experience running heavy equipment and a strong understanding of safety procedures. Responsibilities include operating

The role involves interpreting blueprints and performing equipment maintenance tasks.

Clean and lubricate equipment and refill equipment tanks. Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment. Secure special attachments to equipment.