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Astute's Renewables Team is partnering with an established business who own and operate a portfolio of anaerobic digestion plants across the UK. They are looking for an experienced Electrical Automation and Programming Technician to ensure the functionality, reliability and continuous improvement of industrial automation systems. The strategically important Electrical Automation and Programming Te... ZIPC1_UKTJ

Take charge of a £2M territory and grow your sales career with uncapped earnings and full control of UK accounts. You'll decide the strategy, plan your own visits and shape customer relationships with your expertise. With 4 days a week in the field, you'll have the freedom to focus on high-value accounts while a strong internal sales team backs you from the office. There's also an industry-leading technical team ready to join you on-site, where specialist knowledge can close bigger deals. Monthly commission and an annual bonus scheme mean your sales success will directly boost your take-home pay by up to £10,000. You'll also get a choice of company car or car allowance, including Electric Vehicle options, plus an iPhone and laptop to stay connected. Standard hours, 25 days' holiday and optional healthcare plans give you structure and peace of mind, while regular appraisals and targeted development plans keep your career moving forward. Whether it's online training or instructor-led workshops, you'll have everything to sharpen your skills and increase your impact. What you'll do Manage and grow a customer base across Coventry and Milton Keynes, building strong relationships and increasing product range adoption. You'll identify new opportunities, follow up on marketing leads and use your networking to expand your territory. You'll work closely with internal and technical teams to deliver the right solutions, becoming a trusted advisor to customers in the industrial automation and control sector. What you'll need • Experience in technical sales, ideally in automation or control solutions, • Strong communication and relationship-building skills, • A track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets About the company You'll be joining one of the UK's leading distributors of industrial automation and control products, with over 250 associates across the UK. The business is always moving forward, encouraging development and progression for both individuals and the company. Acquisitions and growth help strengthen the team's skills and offerings, ensuring you'll be part of a company that supports your career advancement. Please click the Apply button. Don't worry if your resumé isn't up to date. Just send what you have, and we'll deal with that later. Just make a note of where you are and your job title in the cover letter free text. You can also connect with me, Mark Hopkins, at Thomas Lee Recruitment, on LinkedIn (or find my website - all comms lead to me). Every application receives a response.

Business Developer UK Are you someone who loves connecting with people, discovering opportunities, and making things happen? We’re looking for a curious, energetic Business Developer to help us grow in the UK. At IXON, we connect machines with their builders. We are at the forefront of revolutionising the way machines are connected, monitored and controlled. By providing an end-to-end solution, consisting of our in-house developed cloud platform and connectivity hardware, we empower machine builders with the tools and technology to stay future-proof and transform the way they do business. All with one goal: more efficient production with the lowest possible impact on the world. This is what energises you As Business Developer UK, you’ll be the driving force behind our local presence in the United Kingdom. While we already have a solid foundation, the potential is much higher. That is where you come in. It is your mission to be our customer's local go-to person to get the most out of IXON's solution. On a daily basis, you will be involved in the following activities: Managing and expanding the network of machine builders using IXON's solution. Strengthening relationships by understanding customer needs and clearly communicating IXON's proposition. Guiding customers through the purchasing process using "The Great Demo" method. Measuring deal success based on the number of New Customers and Gross New ARR. Inspiring customers and identifying possibilities for upsell. Working effectively with internal colleagues from Solution Engineering, Marketing, and Product Support. This makes you successful You are an entrepreneurial "hunter" who thrives on turning conversations into commercial success. You enjoy working independently but value being part of an international, fast-paced team. In addition, you identify with the following points: You have at least 2 years of experience in a B2B sales or business development role. You are able to establish strong personal connections with technical professionals. You have a technical background or experience in the machine building industry (highly preferred). You are based in the Midlands (the triangle between Birmingham, Manchester, and Nottingham). You are willing to travel to IXON HQ in the Netherlands for onboarding (1-2 weeks) and occasionally thereafter. Here’s what we offer you At IXON, you will join an international and dynamic environment, where you can make an immediate impact and grow rapidly. Together with your colleagues, you will contribute to the development of our innovative organisation. You get the opportunity to unlock your potential in a dynamic work environment where autonomy, a vibrant work culture, personal growth and meaningful contributions in industrial automation awaits you. Of course, we reward your dedication with a competitive salary and excellent secondary benefits. Ready to dive in? Start your journey and connect with IXON! Applying is quick and easy, just click the button below. Need more details? Reach out to our recruiter, Joey van Elsen, by calling +31628819109 or send an email to careers@ixon.cloud. Agency interest in this vacancy is not desired. Remote • Midlands, Derby, United KingdomSales Your application has been successfully submitted! _

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Astute's Renewable Team is partnering with a global industrial services organisation specialising in electrical, automation, and energy infrastructure solutions, to recruit a Electrical Field Service Technician Electrical for its UK field-based and regional project sites. The strategically important Electrical Field Service Technician role comes with a starting salary between £45,000-£50,000, pension scheme, and flexible working arrangements with travel opportunities. If you're a Electrical Field Service Technician and are looking to work for an organisation that values safety, technical excellence, and continuous professional development while delivering high-quality engineering solutions then submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties of the Electrical Field Service Technician role Reporting to the Field Service Manager / Group Leader Field Service, you will: Perform installation, commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting of electrical and control systems in industrial environments Carry out electrical testing, inspections, and fault diagnosis on power distribution, control circuits, and automation systems Support modifications, retrofitting, and panel/control cabinet work including parameterisation and programming Ensure compliance with ISO, IEC, ATEX, and internal QHSE standards across all site activities Prepare and maintain accurate technical documentation, test reports, and service re...

Astute's Renewables Team is partnering with an established business who own and operate a portfolio of anaerobic digestion plants across the UK. They are looking for an experienced Electrical Automation and Programming Technician to ensure the functionality, reliability and continuous improvement of industrial automation systems. The strategically important Electrical Automation and Programming Technician roles comes with a competitive salary, private medical and dental, car allowance and additional benefits package. If you're an experienced Electrical Automation and Programming Technician and are looking to work for a leading business in the renewable energy sector, then submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties of the Electrical Automation and Programming Technician role Reporting to the Group Leader you will: • Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve remote SCADA/PLC issues across various automation platforms (Siemens, Rockwell, WinCC, TIA Portal, etc.), • Provide real-time technical support to commissioning and field service teams during startup and maintenance, • Configure and maintain industrial networks, remote access tools, and system alarms, • Support retrofit projects and ensure compatibility of updated automation components, • Develop, optimize, and test PLC, SCADA, HMI, and telemetry programs (e.g., Siemens S7, WinCC, C/C++, Python, Linux), • ...

Engineering Project Manager Location: UK Wide Travel Required Salary: Up to £70,000 + Benefits TXM Recruit are supporting a major engineering organisation with the recruitment of an Engineering Project Manager to lead the delivery of complex automation and process engineering projects across the UK. This role would suit a hands-on Mechanical, Electrical or Controls Engineer who has progressed into Project Management and has experience delivering automation, conveyor, robotics, process plant or manufacturing facility projects from concept through to commissioning and handover. The Role • Manage automation projects from design through to installation, commissioning and customer handover, • Develop Functional Design Specifications (FDS), • Create project delivery plans and manage critical paths, • Lead multidisciplinary project teams and external suppliers, • Manage installation, commissioning and site activities, • Monitor project costs, delivery schedules and quality standards, • Ensure compliance with CDM, UKCA, PUWER and associated regulations, • Drive continuous improvement and value-for-money engineering solutions We're Looking For • Mechanical, Electrical or Controls/Automation Engineering background, • Proven experience delivering automation or process engineering projects, • Experience managing suppliers, contractors and installation teams, • Strong knowledge of project planning and delivery, • Familiar with CDM regulations, RAMS and site-based engineering activities, • Experience overseeing commissioning and compliance testing, • Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills, • Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel throughout the UK & Ireland Ideal Backgrounds • Automation, • Conveyors & Materials Handling, • Robotics, • Manufacturing, • Process Plant, • Industrial Engineering, • Special Purpose Machinery JBRP1_UKTJ

We are looking for a skilled Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join a leading manufacturing specialist at their site, based in a village on the outskirts of York. This is a hands-on role where you will be responsible for ensuring maximum uptime and operational efficiency through expert fault finding, repair, and proactive maintenance. You will support a fast-paced production environment by diagnosing complex electrical issues and contributing to long-term reliability projects. What You'll Be Doing Responding to electrical breakdowns quickly to minimise production downtime. Diagnosing and repairing faults in PLC systems, control panels, drives, motors, and sensors. Carrying out scheduled electrical Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) tasks. Ensuring all activities are performed safely by following full LOTO procedures and site safety protocols. Maintaining accurate maintenance records and supporting condition-based monitoring. Actively contributing to automation upgrades and efficiency improvement projects. Assisting with the installation and commissioning of new plant equipment. What You Need A time-served Electrical apprenticeship or equivalent qualifications. Solid experience working within a manufacturing or industrial environment. Strong technical competence in fault finding on PLCs, inverters, and control systems. The ability to read and interpret complex electrical schematics. An analytical approach to problem-solving and diagnosing technical faults. 18th Edition certification is highly desirable. Why You'll Love This Job Friendly working hours Monday to Friday, rotating earlies and lates (6-2 / 2-10) 1 in 4 Saturdays with paid overtime Generous holiday 25 days plus 8 bank holidays If you're interest to join a well-established, market-leading company with a nationwide network of sites, then apply today! TPBN1_UKTJ

Role Overview We are seeking a highly skilled Electrical / PLC Engineer to join our engineering and manufacturing team. This role is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving automated production equipment, electrical systems, and PLC-controlled machinery. The successful candidate will ensure high levels of equipment reliability, deliver robust engineering solutions, and support continuous improvement initiatives across the site. Key Responsibilities Electrical Engineering Perform routine maintenance, diagnostics, and repair of electrical systems, motors, drives, sensors, and control panels. Lead electrical fault-finding activities to minimise downtime and maintain safe operational standards. Ensure all electrical work complies with current regulations (e.g., BS7671) and internal safety standards. Assist in the design, installation, and commissioning of new electrical equipment and upgrades. Maintain documentation including schematics, layouts, and maintenance records. PLC & Automation Responsibilities Program, modify, and troubleshoot PLC systems Diagnose automation faults and implement sustainable fixes to prevent recurrence. Support integration of SCADA, HMI, and machine control systems into manufacturing processes. Optimise machine control logic to improve throughput, reliability, and safety. Participate in automation projects including equipment upgrades, new line installations, and process changes. Continuous Improvement & Projects Work closely with engineering, operations, and maintenance teams to implement improvements that increase efficiency and reduce downtime. Identify and lead proactive engineering projects to improve reliability, energy efficiency, and machine performance. Provide engineering support during root cause analysis, breakdown investigations, FMEAs, and reliability studies. Compliance & Safety Follow all site safety policies and promote a culture of safe working practices. Conduct risk assessments for electrical and automation tasks. Ensure all work aligns with relevant industry standards, safety legislation, and engineering best practice. Skills & Experience Required Essential Time-served Electrical Engineer or equivalent NVQ Level 3 / HNC / HND in Electrical or Control Engineering. Proven experience in an engineering or manufacturing environment. Strong PLC fault-finding and program modification skills. Solid understanding of industrial automation, sensors, control loops, and drives. Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical documentation. Experience with electrical maintenance of production machinery. Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to engineering challenges. Desirable Experience with SCADA, HMI design, or industrial networking. Knowledge of robotics, servo systems, or pneumatic/hydraulic integration. Experience within FMCG, automotive, food manufacturing, or heavy industry. 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification. Why Join Us? Competitive Salary 31 days holiday (increasing with service within 2 years), plus an additional paid day for your birthday with the option to buy more holiday via salary sacrifice Pension – with up to 4 x salary & income protection, with the option to potentially save on tax and National Insurance via our salary sacrifice arrangement Comprehensive health & well-being benefits including access to in-house occupational health & well-being resources, discounted gym memberships, employee assistance programme, & mental health resources Heavily discounted group discount scheme on all products Salary sacrifice benefits – enjoy perks such as pension, cycle to work, electric car purchase, and additional annual leave, while potentially reducing your tax and NI contributions Career development and continuous learning opportunities Our Company is committed to monitoring & aligning its Policies with up-to-date Government guidance on reducing the spread of respiratory infections in the workplace. Through the Companys value of Succeed Together we are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. We recruit the best person for the job regardless of any protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010 creating an inclusive working environment and culture for our employees. TPBN1_UKTJ

Job Title: Maintenance Manager Salary: Up to £70K per annum, depending on experience Location: Masham HG4 4JB & Dalton YO7 3SS Job Type: Full Time, Permanent I'Anson Bros Ltd is one of the leading animal feed manufacturers in the UK, a family-owned company with a 126-year history and a forward-looking approach to business, serving a local, national, and international customer base. The headquarters is in Masham, North Yorkshire, with a new state of the art facility at Dalton, Thirsk. About the role: We are seeking a skilled, experienced, hands-on Maintenance Manager to lead our on-site engineering team of six, within a fast-paced animal feed manufacturing environment. You will ensure the smooth, safe, and efficient operation of our two production facilities, currently running twenty-four hours five days a week, with additional weekend shifts in place for the Winter months. This is a key leadership role, combining technical expertise and day-to-day team management with responsibility for plant performance and reliability. You will oversee all mechanical, electrical, and preventative maintenance activities, ensuring equipment compliance and operational excellence. Working closely with Site Managers, you will drive performance and minimise downtime, while maintaining high standards of safety. Key duties: • Lead, manage, and develop a team of six multi-skilled engineers, ensuring strong performance, clear communication, and effective daily coordination, • Plan, schedule, and oversee all preventative and reactive maintenance across both sites to minimise downtime and maintain production efficiency, • Lead or support capital projects, plant upgrades, and modifications aligned with operational goals, • Carry out hands-on maintenance, actively engaged in fault-finding, repairs, servicing, and optimisation of plant equipment, • Maintain and update site Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) systems, ensuring accurate records, job completion, and reporting of outstanding tasks, • Supervise day-to-day engineering operations, ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently and to feed safety standards, including HACCP & FEMAS, • Manage contractors and specialist service providers, ensuring quality, compliance and value for money, • Oversee and control Permits to Work, ensuring adherence to site safety procedures and regulatory requirements, • Support continuous improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities for equipment upgrades, process improvements, and cost efficiencies, • Liaise with Site Managers, attending meetings and provide regular engineering reports, • Ensure spares, consumables and critical stock levels are maintained to minimise downtime, • Oversee an out-of-hours call-out rota, available to support during critical plant issues ensuring continuity of feed production About you: • Multi-skilled engineering background with strong mechanical and electrical capability (NVQ Level 3+, City & Guilds, HNC, or equivalent), • 18th Edition (desirable), • Proven experience leading or supervising a small engineering team in a production or manufacturing environment (preferably the feed or food industries), • Strong understanding of reactive and preventative maintenance and engineering best practice, • Excellent problem-solving ability, with a proactive, 'can-do' mindset and the ability to work in demanding situations, • Confident decision-maker with strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise effectively, • Good communication skills and the ability to build strong working relationships across departments, • Experience with planned preventative maintenance systems is desirable, • Knowledge of health & safety, HACCP, and compliance standards within a production environment Why join us: • An opportunity to lead engineering in a critical and essential industry supporting agriculture and food supply chains, • A key management role with real influence on operational performance and plant reliability, • A varied position combining leadership, technical involvement, and continuous improvement, • A supportive environment prioritising safety, quality, and teamwork, • Salary Up to 70k, dependant on experience, • Entry into the company pension scheme, • Death in service provision, • A strong team ethic Please click the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role. Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; Engineering Manager, Maintenance Manager, Plant Engineer, Reliability Manager, Multi-Skilled Engineer, Production Maintenance, Facilities Engineering, Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM), HACCP Compliance, Capital Projects, Reactive Maintenance, Industrial Automation, Plant Optimization, Lean Manufacturing, and Site Engineering may also be considered for this role. JBRP1_UKTJ

Maintenance Co-ordinator Location: Scarborough, North Yorkshire Department: Engineering / Maintenance Reporting Line: Plant Manager Salary: Up to £45,000 Working Hours: • Monday to Thursday: 08:00 – 16:30, • Friday: 08:30 – 13:30 The Role An established manufacturing site in Scarborough is seeking an experienced Maintenance Co-ordinator to take ownership of planned, reactive and continuous-improvement-driven maintenance across production equipment, utilities and site infrastructure. The role acts as the central co-ordination point between production, internal maintenance resources, specialist contractors and corporate functions, ensuring equipment reliability, safety, regulatory compliance and sustainable site performance. Key Responsibilities Maintenance & Engineering Operations • Co-ordinate maintenance activities across multiple rolling mill production lines, including power presses and material-feeding equipment., • Maintain turret press sections incorporating forming presses and spot-welding equipment., • Support servo-driven, coil-fed punching lines and associated automation., • Maintain clinching and joining equipment., • Support manual fabrication processes including welding, grinding and conventional fabrication., • Co-ordinate maintenance of a galvanising plant, including a 70-tonne zinc kettle, extraction systems and overhead gantry/hoist equipment., • Maintain and support tool room equipment including 3-axis milling machines, lathes and surface grinders., • Plan and manage preventative, predictive and reactive maintenance activities., • Manage site utilities including 415V electrical systems, compressed air and hydraulics., • Maintain factory buildings, infrastructure and surrounding external areas. People Management & Mentoring • Direct line management of a small maintenance team., • Provide day-to-day leadership, task allocation and performance management., • Actively mentor and develop team members, supporting skills development and succession planning., • Promote safe working practices, accountability and engagement within the team. Health, Safety & Environmental Compliance • Ensure compliance with health & safety legislation, environmental regulations and internal standards., • Support risk assessments, permits to work, contractor control and method statements., • Contribute to safety investigations, audits and corrective actions., • Support environmental compliance and continuous improvement, particularly within galvanising operations. Planning, Reporting & Corporate Requirements • Maintain accurate maintenance records, asset data and statutory inspection documentation., • Prepare maintenance, reliability and performance reports in line with corporate requirements., • Use Microsoft Office applications to support planning, analysis, reporting and communication., • Interface effectively with audits, reporting structures and continuous improvement initiatives. Ethics & Continuous Improvement • Operate in line with strong ethical standards and values., • Demonstrate a continuous improvement mindset and support structured problem solving, root cause analysis and reliability improvement initiatives. Role Flexibility • Undertake any reasonable request from site leadership required for the safe and effective operation of the facility. Candidate Profile Qualifications & Experience • Recognised engineering qualification at Level 4 / HNC or equivalent (Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics or Multi-Skilled)., • NVQ Level 3 or higher in Engineering Maintenance (or equivalent)., • 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (desirable)., • Proven experience within an industrial manufacturing or heavy engineering environment., • Strong working knowledge of electrical (415V), pneumatic and hydraulic systems., • Previous experience supervising or leading maintenance personnel. Technical & Professional Skills • Strong planning, prioritisation and organisational capability., • Competent user of Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and Teams., • Ability to produce clear reports, maintenance plans and technical documentation., • High attention to detail with the ability to operate effectively within structured systems., • Confident communicator at both shop-floor and management level. JBRP1_UKTJ

Plant Fitter (Switchgear/Transformers/HV) Middlesborough £35,000 to £45,000 (£55K+ OTE) + Training + Overtime + Structured Progression + Bonus Schemed + Company Pension + Flextime + Company Van + Company Benefits Are you a Plant Fitter with a background in Switchgear or Transformers or similar looking to join a company that does end-to-end solutions for High Voltage and Low Voltage Electrical Networks for range of commercial and industrial applications, offering great company benefits such as training and structured professional development plans? Do you want to join a company that offers end to end High Voltage and Low Voltage full-turn-key solutions for the commercial and industrial sectors, such as Tesla, offering great employee benefits such as hands on training, structured professional development plans and more company benefits? On Offer is opportunity for a Plant Fitter to join a company that heavily invests in their employees, putting you through lots of internal and external training with career pathways in Senior SAP Engineer or Project Management positions. In this role, the successful Plant Fitter will be responsible for installation, construction, maintenance and repair of High Voltage switchgear and automation equipment. This involves inspection and maintenance of Distribution Network Operators, private switchgear sites, transformers and actuators. This Role would suit a Plant Fitter with a background in Switchgear or Transformers or high voltage or similar. You will also require a full UK Driving License. The Role: • Maintenance and Repair of HV Switchgear and automation Equipment, • Installation of transformers, Actuators and RTUs, • Field Service The Person: • Plant Fitter, • Industrial Engineer, • UK Driving License REF: BBBH24273JHD Keywords: Plant Fitter, Electrical, Junior, Mechanical, High Voltage, Switch Gear, Actuators, Overtime, Training, Progression, Middlesborough, Teesside, Stockton-on-Tees If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set. Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website. JBRP1_UKTJ