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Manufacturing QHSE & Technical Compliance Manager - £50k Role: Manufacturing QHSE & Technical Compliance ManagerLocation: Trafford ParkEmployer: Manufacturer Shift: Mon - Fri - Days Salary: £50,000 The Opportunity We are seeking a hands-on Manufacturing QHSE & Technical Compliance Manager to lead the quality and compliance functions for a market-leading vehicle bodybuilding operation. Working closely with production, engineering, and leadership teams, you will embed a "safety-first" quality culture into every stage of the build-from fabrication and welding through to final vehicle approval. The Role (Day-to-Day) * Policy & Compliance: Oversee all QHSE policies and procedures across two manufacturing sites. * Technical Standards: Ensure all vehicle bodybuilding and modifications strictly adhere to Type Approval (IVA, VCA, DVSA) and industry regulations. * Systems Management: Develop and maintain ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 frameworks. * Continuous Improvement: Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and manage Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) to drive positive change. * Regulatory Liaison: Act as the primary point of contact for regulatory bodies, clients, and suppliers regarding certifications. * Safety & Training: Monitor COSHH, PUWER, and LOLER requirements while delivering QHSE training to staff. What We Need From You * Industry Experience: A proven track record in QHSE or Compliance within vehicle bodybuilding, automotive, or heavy engineering industries. * Technical Knowledge: Strong awareness of Type Approval (IVA/VCA) and industry build standards. * Communication: The ability to confidently liaise with internal teams and external regulatory bodies. * Proactive Approach: A "safety-first" mindset with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to lead by example. Benefits for You * Health & Wellness: Employee Assistance Programme (including 24hr Online GP access). * Security: Death in Service benefit and auto-enrolment pension. * Work-Life Balance: 20 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) and your Birthday off! * Growth: Real opportunities for professional training and development. To apply or discuss this role in more detail, please contact Alfie on quoting job number 935143. At Platinum we recruit for specialist engineering roles across vital industries: HGV, Automotive, Plant, Waste & Recycling, Agriculture, Generators, and Cranes & Lifting. If your background isn't directly in this sector or, if this role isn't right for you, your technical skills are likely transferable so we still encourage you to get in touch;. Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

MGF are seeking an experienced Senior Engineer to join a leading Temporary Works Engineering department, based in Astley, Manchester, supporting a diverse range of temporary works and structural projects across the UK. Our work covers shoring, structural support systems, and heavy lifting solutions for major infrastructure and construction schemes. This role offers an exciting opportunity to take on technical leadership, provide mentorship, and play a key role in delivering safe, efficient, and buildable Temporary Works design solutions. Your key responsibilities may include: • Lead the design and checking of structural and temporary works schemes in accordance with BS5975, including design management and ensuring timely delivery of our special projects. These include complex & high revenue Temporary Works arrangements., • Manage workloads and uphold MGF’s commitment to precision by ensuring all quality assurance processes are followed. Attention to detail is paramount, supporting the continual improvement of the team’s design capability and the delivery of safe, high-quality solutions., • Ensure all designs meet current standards, specifications, and client requirements., • Liaise with clients, site teams, and other stakeholders to provide practical, buildable engineering solutions., • Acting as CRE-Design for MGF’s Temporary Works scope, following Network Rail’s formal design procedure (Initially under mentorship)., • Provide technical support and mentoring to Graduate Engineers and CAD Technicians, including MGF’s wider sales teams and customers., • Act as Designated Engineer (DE) and/or Supervising Civil Engineer (SCE) under the ICE Training Scheme, supporting the professional development of junior team members., • Identify and implement training and development plans with Design Engineers and Team Leaders., • Help deliver companywide training with a specific focus on Technical, commercial, and H&S training. The core requirements for this role are: • Must hold professional registration at IEng or CEng level with either the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) or the Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE)., • Minimum five years of design experience in Temporary Works, with a strong emphasis on both structural and geotechnical engineering principles., • Strong technical knowledge of temporary works and demonstrable experience applying BS5975, including CAT II design checking., • Thorough understanding of CDM 2015, including roles and responsibilities., • Proven management and mentoring skills with experience supporting Graduate Engineers and Technicians., • Excellent communication, coordination, and problem-solving abilities., • A proactive and collaborative approach to engineering challenges. Desirable experience: • Temporary Works design and checking experience (e.g. excavation support, General temporary propping systems including façade retention and bridge jacking)., • Experience acting as DE or SCE under an ICE-approved training scheme, and active within ICE/IStructE. In addition to a competitive salary, we also offer the following: • Option to purchase additional days of annual leave, • Additional annual leave awarded to recognise long service, • Pension Scheme, • Life Assurance, • Opportunities for training, development, and career progression, • Volunteering Leave, • Discretionary bonus scheme based on business performance, • Security of working for a well-established & growing company, • A sense of family is at the core of our company culture, • Shutdown over the Christmas period, • Refer a friend scheme, • Free on-site parking About MGF: MGF is a rapidly expanding, a highly innovative and digitally advanced market leader in the design, manufacture, hire and sale of proprietary excavation support systems to the Construction Industry. Established in 1981, Employing over 450 staff, we operate nationally from 13 locations. We are a highly respected sector leader, well respected for our intelligence, and client focussed approach to delivery of projects. MGF, also, operates a highly successful Institution of Civil Engineers Approved Training Scheme to support the right candidate in attaining professional recognition as a Chartered or Incorporated Engineer. We aim to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of society. All applicants will be treated in the strictest of confidence.

Erecting Steel Structures: Use cranes and other heavy lifting equipment to position, align, and secure steel girders, columns, beams, and other structural components. Key Responsibilities: * Reading and Interpreting Blueprints: Accurately read and understand engineering drawings, blueprints

Jobstore are recruiting for FLT Drivers who hold a Reach Truck FLT licence to work for our clients leading warehousing and distribution operation in Manchester. Some heavy lifting will be required, a Reach FLT licence will be essential and a counterbalance licence advantageous.

The role includes heavy lifting and requires teamwork.

Attachment Fitter required Manchester The Staffing Network are seeking a skilled and motivated Hydraulic Attachments Fitter to join our clients Machinery and Plant hire division in their Manchester Depot The successful candidate will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of hydraulic attachments used on various heavy machinery and construction equipment. This will be a role that will also involve Delivering/Collecting and attaching/detaching attachments to/from machinery on site. Key Responsibilities: Deliver/Collect, Install, assemble, and fit hydraulic attachments to/from heavy machinery. PDI and inspect Machines and Attachments to make sure they are fit for purpose. Conduct routine maintenance and troubleshooting on hydraulic systems. Diagnose faults and carry out necessary repairs efficiently. Ensure all hydraulic components meet safety and quality standards. Maintain accurate records of work completed and parts used. Collaborate with engineering teams to optimise hydraulic performance. Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations at all times. Qualifications and Skills : Proven experience in hydraulic systems, fitting, and maintenance. Strong understanding of hydraulic schematics and technical drawings. Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written. A valid UK driving licence. Desirable: Experience with construction or agricultural machinery. Certification in hydraulic safety and maintenance. Working Conditions: Workshop and on-site environments. May involve physical lifting and working in confined spaces. Occasional overtime and travel as required. From 16.00 per hour dependant on experience Permanent vacancy for the right candidate TPBN1_UKTJ

The role requires keeping equipment and machinery in optimum operational condition. Thisrole requires a 60/40 electrical/mechanical bias engineer to keep equipment and machinery in optimum operational condition, this includes separation and sortation machinery for plastics recycling, extruders and other relevant equipment. Key Responsibilities: The diagnosis and resolution of breakdown problems To respond rapidly to breakdowns thereby minimising the period of time any equipment is out of action To ensure all machinery is maintained to a high standard and capable of operating in line with Company standards To comply with all machine operating systems To keep accurate records of all machinery on site To complete and maintain all documentation on the CMMS To make written and/or verbal reports to line managers as required To attend progress meetings with line managers as and when required To carry out any additional duties that may be reasonably requested from time to time To comply with Company policies and procedures as defined in the Employee Manual and the post holders terms & particulars of employment Key Competencies: The ability to work as part of a team The ability to work on own initiative Excellent time management and organisational skills Excellent time keeping and attendance A flexible approach including the willingness to work outside normal hours as and when required The ability to manage tasks and meet deadlines An analytical, problem solving approach Essential skills: Proven track record of working in a comparable role The ability to strip down and rebuild hydraulic, mechanical components on heavy machines Able to understand technical drawings relating to machinery Competent in lifting and slinging ONC level qualifications or equivalent NVQ Level 3 or above in a relevant subject IT Literate with the ability to use a range of packages applicable to the role, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook (emails) Desirable Skills HNC qualifications in a relevant subject area Capable of the diagnosis of component level hydraulic faults Ability to operate basic machine shop machinery; lathes, milling machines etc. Working knowledge of 3-phase electrics The ability to work in a clean room environment Relative experience in metal recycling and other associated processes Extra information: Healthcare plan 25 days holiday + 8 Bank Holidays Free parking Pension Scheme TPBN1_UKTJ

The Recruitment Crowd are currently recruiting on behalf of our well known and industry-leading client based in the Irlam area. We are looking for experienced Class 2 Drivers (CAT C) to join the team. Hours: Monday to Friday, 05:00- 06:00am starts finishing around 16:00pm-17:00pm. Pay Rate: £14.10 per hour PAYE (with an additional earning potential of up to £300 per month) Location: Irlam, M44 Job Type: Ongoing with the opportunity for permanent for the right candidate. The role: Delivering flooring items (carpets, vinyls etc) to commercial and residential areas in an 18 tonne vehicle. . Deliveries will be around the North West area - approximately 15-30 drops per day Be equipped to deal with the physical demands of the role as this will involve heavy lifting. . Successful applicants will have a weeks paid training and induction (this will also cover an assessment) with another driver. . Ensuring vehicles are operated safely and in line with company procedures . Carrying out vehicle checks before and after each run .Adhering to all road transport, WTD, and health & safety regulations. Requirements: Full UK driving licence with Class 2 entitlement (category C). Have at least 6 months of proven experience driving the relevant vehicle. Valid and in date DCPC and Digital Tachograph card. Clean licence required Full understanding of WTD legislation. Strong work ethic and commitment to safety. Ability to work in a team and communicate effectively. Physical fitness and capability to handle manual handling For more information, please apply directly with a copy of your CV today and a member of our team will be in touch! TPBN1_UKTJ

A global engineering company is seeking a Construction Engineer - Lifting to oversee lifting and transport operations for an energy transition project in Slapewath, UK. The role requires managing heavy lifts and ensuring compliance with safety standards and project requirements.

The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience and strong skills in AutoCAD, ensuring the precision and efficiency of heavy crane lifting operations.

Responsibilities include interpreting lift plans to safely move heavy equipment on site.

A leading provider of lifting solutions in the UK is seeking a Sales Manager to drive business growth and develop key client relationships. Successful candidates will have proven sales experience in the cranes or lifting equipment industries, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to lead region

Our heavy lifting solutions division is an exciting place to be. Join to apply for the Heavy Lifting Engineers - Talent Pool role at BES Group. Using AutoCad to plan and manage complex lifting operations.