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Reporting to the Manufacturing Manager will have responsibility for managing the day-to-day Safety, Quality, Throughput and Cost for all plant Business Units. Business Unit Manager (27894/611m) Swansea, Wales. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a world leader in an Business Unit Manager role.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a world leader in an Business Unit Manager role. Reporting to the Manufacturing Manager will have responsibility for managing the day-to-day Safety, Quality, Throughput and Cost for all plant Business Units. This role is well suited to a candidate with a stron

Quarry Supervisor We are recruiting an experienced Quarry Supervisor to join our client’s established quarry operation. This is a hands-on leadership position within a busy, high-production quarry operation processing around 2.5 million tonnes of aggregate per year across three mobile plants. The environment can be fast-paced and intense, so we are looking for someone who thrives under pressure, leads from the front and knows how to get the best from their team. The Role • Supervising and managing a workforce of 40+ across the site, • Leading daily quarry operations safely and efficiently, • Planning and coordinating preventative maintenance across plant and equipment, • Working closely with the Quarry Assistant Supervisor to ensure smooth operations, • Monitoring productivity, performance, and site standards, • Ensuring all health & safety procedures are followed at all times, • Maintaining strong communication across operational teams Requirements • Previous quarrying experience is essential, • Proven experience leading and managing large teams, • Strong organisational and planning abilities, • Experience with mobile plant operations and maintenance planning, • Excellent communication and leadership skills, • Must live within an hours commute to site, • Ability to work in a demanding, high-volume environment Package • Permanent position, • Excellent salary, • Company van and fuel card, • 50/55 hours per week with an early Friday finish!, • Opportunity to join a company that genuinely looks after its workforce and values their staff. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated Quarry Supervisor looking to join a strong business with long-term stability and a supportive culture! APPLY NOW

Site Manager – Civils / Groundworks / Structures Location: South Wales (major project near Swansea) Salary: £60,000 – £65,000 + car allowance + package Sector: Civil Engineering / Main Contractor Start Date: Immediate / ASAP Site Manager – The Company A well-established and highly regarded main contractor is looking to appoint a Site Manager to support delivery on a major civil engineering project in South Wales. The business operates across large-scale infrastructure and civil engineering schemes, with projects typically exceeding £10m in value. With a strong pipeline of secured work and long-term frameworks in place, this is a stable opportunity offering continuity of work and clear progression. Site Manager – The Role As Site Manager, you will take responsibility for a key section of a live civil engineering project, overseeing site operations from groundworks through to structural elements. You will work closely with the Project Manager, engineering team, and subcontractors to ensure works are delivered safely, on programme, and to a high standard. This role would suit a Site Manager with a strong civils background, particularly in groundworks and structures. Candidates with additional exposure to general construction elements will be viewed favourably. Key Responsibilities • Manage day-to-day site operations on a major civils project, • Coordinate subcontractors, plant, labour, and materials, • Ensure works are delivered in line with programme and budget, • Maintain high health & safety standards across site, • Liaise with engineers, commercial team, and senior management, • Oversee quality control and ensure compliance with specifications, • Lead site meetings and provide progress updates Requirements • Proven experience as a Site Manager within civil engineering, • Strong background in groundworks and structural packages, • Experience on projects £10m+, • Main contractor experience preferred, • SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid, • Strong organisational and communication skills The Opportunity • Long-term, secure pipeline of major infrastructure projects, • Immediate role on a significant live scheme, • Clear progression within a growing and structured business, • Competitive salary with car allowance and full package

Job Overview Our client is a leading national contractor with specific expertise in rail infrastructure and civil engineering. Due to securing several new frameworks within the South Wales region, they have exciting opportunities for a Senior Site Engineer to join their growing team in the South Wales region. This role will support the successful delivery of a diverse portfolio of rail and civil engineering projects across long‑term framework agreements and competitively tendered capital delivery schemes. A key upcoming focus will be supporting the delivery of two footbridge widening schemes in South Wales . Both schemes form part of Network Rail and Transport for Wales’ active travel infrastructure improvements, specifically involving the widening of existing footbridges to achieve DDA compliance and enhanced accessibility for local communities. In addition to these works, the client has further pipelined work delivering civil engineering works delivering bridges, embankments, stations, platforms, tunnels, footbridges across the region. As a Senior Site Engineer, you will report to the Site Agent or Project Manager and will be responsible for the planning and safe delivery of site‑based engineering activities. The role is Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend working to support possession‑based delivery. Key Responsibilities • Lead on-site SHEQ compliance and promote a culture of safety, • Review and interpret project drawings, specifications, and technical documentation, • Carry out accurate setting out and surveying, • Oversee engineering activities to ensure systematic, high‑quality delivery, • Supervise site operations including direct labour, plant, and subcontractors, • Maintain accurate site records and daily diaries, • Manage material take‑offs and procurement, • Plan and coordinate weekday and possession‑based weekend/night works, • Support the production and review of ITPs, WPPs, Task Briefs and other documentation, • Provide day‑to‑day support and leadership to subcontractors and junior engineers About You To excel in this role, you will have strong engineering capability and proven rail or civil engineering project experience. You will be confident in setting out, working in possession environments, and delivering works in a fast‑moving, multidisciplinary setting. Qualifications • Degree / HNC / HND in Civil Engineering, • PTS (Personal Track Safety), • Full UK Driving License Experience • Proven setting out and surveying experience, • Experience in planning and delivering site works, including ITP, WPP and Task Brief documentation, • Experience working in rail or complex civil / structural engineering environments

Quality & Document Controller – Contract – South Wales Day rate outside IR35 We are seeking an experienced Quality & Document Controller for a 12-month contract role on a major heavy industrial construction project in South Wales. The Quality & Document Controller will manage project documentation, technical records, drawing control, CDE workflows and site quality records. This role requires someone detail-focused, organised and confident working with engineers, site teams, subcontractors and document control teams. As Quality & Document Controller, you will be responsible for maintaining drawing registers, revision control, RFIs, technical submissions, inspection records, quality documentation and handover packs. You will also support audits, track missing records and ensure site teams are working from the latest approved information. Essential skills and experience: Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in document control, quality administration or technical records management within construction, civils, infrastructure or industrial projects. Strong experience with CDE systems such as Viewpoint, Autodesk Construction Cloud, BIM 360, Asite, Aconex or similar. Experience managing drawings, transmittals, RFIs, technical queries, inspection records, material certificates, ITPs and handover documentation. Good understanding of construction quality records, as-built documentation and document workflows. Familiarity with ISO 19650 and UK BIM information management principles. Strong attention to detail, accurate record keeping and confident communication skills. Nice to have: Experience in industrial, energy, process plant, heavy civils, steelworks or major infrastructure projects. Bluebeam Revu experience. Knowledge of NEC correspondence or change-control records. CSCS card, plus CCNSG Safety Passport, SSSTS or SMSTS. This Quality & Document Controller role is site-based, 5 days per week, with a 39-hour working week. Start date expected August 2026

Business Unit Manager Swansea £78,000 Commutable from Swansea, Bridgend, Port Talbot, Neath, Llanelli, Ammanford, Glynneath, Aberdare, Pontardawe, Ystradgynlais, Porthcawl Benefits:- 25 Days + Bank Holidays Car Allowance 8% matched Pension Private Medical Private Dental Bonus Company sick pay This is a fantastic opportunity to join a world leader in an Business Unit Manager role. This position will provide you with excellent job security, a market leading salary alongside a fantastic benefits package including a car allowance, matched pension, medical and dental cover. This role is well suited to a candidate with a strong manufacturing operations background, with experience of overseeing a business function in a manufacturing setting. If this role could be of interest, apply today! Roles and Responsibilities: Reporting to the Manufacturing Manager will have responsibility for managing the day-to-day Safety, Quality, Throughput and Cost for all plant Business Units. Is accountable for Leading the HSE legislative requirements and Zero Harm processes. Delivery of the Zero Defects programme and adherence to quality standards and procedures. Must Staff to the Throughput and Labour Plan. Is accountable for the Business Unit P&L. Achieve Quality and Throughput Goals, Targets & Expectations for the Business Unit. Responsible for ensuring production plans are available and adhered to at key resources.Requirements Demonstrated experience in a similar role in a manufacturing environment. Demonstrated experience and exposure to a union environment would be advantageous. Demonstrated experience in managing people. Effective budget control and communication activities Prioritising activities, continuous improvement activities) and managing systems including Knowledge of ISO9001, OSHA18001 and ISO(phone number removed)/611m Suitable candidates should apply immediately by calling Jack Lavis for this vacancy - on (phone number removed) or by sending your CV directly to him at (url removed) If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'. Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors. Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business

We are working with a well-established heavy equipment dealer to recruit an experienced Field Service Engineer covering Southwest England. This role will focus heavily on crushers and screeners, therefore previous experience working on crushing and screening equipment is essential. The ideal candidate will be based between Swansea and Swindon, with easy access to the M4 corridor. The Role You will be responsible for carrying out service, maintenance and breakdown repairs across a range of heavy plant and construction equipment, predominantly within the crushing and screening sector. The position is field-based and will involve attending customer sites across the region, diagnosing faults, carrying out repairs and ensuring machinery downtime is kept to a minimum. Responsibilities • Routine servicing and maintenance on heavy plant equipment, • Diagnosing and repairing mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults, • Breakdown attendance and emergency repairs, • Carrying out warranty and damage repairs, • Completing clear and accurate job reports via engineer iPad, • Managing workload efficiently to ensure maximum recovery and customer satisfaction, • Maintaining company vehicle and reporting any defects, • Providing a professional and customer-focused service at all times Requirements • Proven experience as a Field Service Engineer within the plant industry, • Essential experience working on crushers and screeners, • NVQ Level 3 in Plant Maintenance or equivalent, • Strong diagnostic and fault-finding ability, • Experience using diagnostic software and engine diagnostics, • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, • Good communication and organisational skills, • CSCS card preferred but not essential, • Full UK driving licence required, • Willingness to travel overseas for manufacturer training when required What’s On Offer • £18.00 - £20.00 per hour, • VW Crafter van with full racking setup, • Specialist tooling provided, • £40 per month tool allowance, • Company mobile phone, • Laptop and/or iPad, • Manufacturer training provided, • Full in-house systems training, • Long-term opportunity with a respected name in the industry If you're an experienced engineer with a strong crushers and screeners background looking for a fresh opportunity with a solid package and ongoing training, we’d like to hear from you

You will be responsible for delivering heavy plant and agricultural machinery to sites across Dorset using our modern fleet of Volvo and Scania beavertail lorries and articulated units. Key Responsibilities Safely transport and deliver heavy plant and agricultural machinery Load and unload machinery

Chief Engineer (Substation - HV Plant).

Keywords: Trainee Service Engineer, Forklift Engineer, Field Service Engineer, Plant Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Forklifts, Plant Machinery, Agricultural Machinery, Hydraulics, Mechanical, Electrical, East Midlands. This role would suit someone with experience working on Plant Equipment, Agricult

NOCN Group are seeking a freelance End Point Assessor/ IQA with significant experience as a Construction Plant Operative, to help carry out End Point Assessments for the Construction Plant Operative apprenticeship Standard. CSCS Card - either competent operator, trainer, tester or instructor level &

Keywords: Trainee Service Engineer, Forklift Engineer, Field Service Engineer, Plant Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Forklifts, Plant Machinery, Agricultural Machinery, Hydraulics, Mechanical, Electrical, East Midlands. Light Plant Fitter (Forklifts). Are you a Plant Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, or

Company van, Private healthcare, 33 days holiday including banks and more Overview We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Mobile Heavy Plant Fitter to join our team, covering the North of Scotland and the surrounding isles. This is an excellent opportunity for an experien

We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Refurb Plant Engineer to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional with a background in plant or vehicle maintenance to work in a workshop-based role.

Proactive Technical Limited is seeking a Maintenance Engineer for a long-term contract in London.This role involves maintaining cutting-edge production machinery at a state-of-the-art automated factory.Applicants should possess a City & Guilds Level 3 or NVQ Level 3 qualification and have a backgrou

Chepstow Plant International is seeking a National Maintenance Manager to oversee the workshop operations in South Wales and nationally. This role is pivotal for enhancing our external repair portfolio and driving team performance in a fast-paced mobile plant sector.

Clee Hill Plant Limited, based in Chesterfield, is looking for an Accounts Administrator.

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Maintenance Manager to oversee operations at a Biomass facility in Sittingbourne, Kent.The ideal candidate will lead a team, ensuring effective maintenance and compliance with industry standards.Requirements include an HND in Engineering, NEBOSH qualificatio

Tru Talent is seeking a Mobile Plant Technician in Southern England with a competitive pay of £22. The role entails performing repairs and maintenance on plant machinery across various customer sites.

Ideal candidates should have experience with heavy plant, strong communication skills, and a NVQ level 2 in plant maintenance. A leading construction equipment distributor in the UK is looking for a field-based technician to service Komatsu plant machinery.

Tarmac is looking for a Relief Plant Supervisor – Readymix to lead our teams across Midlands sites.

Railway Plant & Operations Opportunities.

Asphalt Plant Lead Fitter – Hayes, Greater London. This is a permanent, full-time position based at our Heathrow Asphalt Plant. The duties of the Asphalt Plant Lead Fitter will include:.

DNV Germany Holding GmbH in the United Kingdom is seeking a Business Development Manager focused on strategic planning, relationship building, and driving business growth.This role involves conducting market research, supporting growth strategy execution, identifying sales leads, and collaborating a

ASTUTE Technical Recruitment Ltd is searching for an Administration Assistant for a 12-month Fixed Term Contract at the South Clyde Energy Centre, a new Energy from Waste facility.This role requires strong organisational skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and relevant GCSE qualifications.Respo

CBRE is seeking a Mobile Multi-Skilled Electrical Engineer to join their team in Nottingham.This role involves performing electrical and mechanical maintenance on various types of machinery, ensuring safety and reliability of equipment.Candidates should have strong electrical qualifications, a backg

ASTUTE Technical Recruitment Ltd is hiring a C&I Commissioning Engineer for a 3-month contract in Pembroke.The role involves hands-on commissioning of electrical components and instruments in a gas power project.The position offers a day rate of £500-£550 outside of IR35, and candidates should hav

Proactive Technical Limited is seeking a Contract Maintenance Engineer for a long-term position in West London.This hands-on role involves maintaining high-speed production lines in a modern facility, ensuring smooth operation through preventive and reactive maintenance.The ideal candidate will be e

General Operative - Fridge Plant (Night Shift). Inspect and assess incoming Fridge Plant materials to ensure compliance with recycling standards and company requirements.

This role is integral to our operations, ensuring the plant runs safely and efficiently while delivering high-quality repairs and improvements.

The successful candidate will act as the Primary Site Mechanical lead out of hours, performing maintenance and operations of all plant and services.

Entrust Resource Solutions is seeking a Health, Safety and Environmental Manager for a chemical manufacturing client in the Midlands.The role involves ensuring site-wide H&S and Environmental compliance, maintaining manuals, and conducting audits.Applicants should have a BSc in a relevant field and

A leading food production company in the United Kingdom seeks a Day Shift Engineer to ensure the smooth operation of production machinery.The ideal candidate will have engineering experience in an FMCG environment, mechanical and electrical skills, and a proactive maintenance approach.Responsibiliti

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated is seeking a Mechanical Technician located at Whitecross School.The ideal candidate will execute planned maintenance, diagnose faults, and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.Required qualifications include an NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering and

A leading dairy manufacturer in Market Drayton is seeking a Multi Skilled Engineering Technician to perform reactive and planned maintenance in a state-of-the-art facility.You will benefit from a salary of £55,620 per annum, plus a £5,000 signing bonus.Ideal candidates should have mechanical and e

Cornwall Staff Agency is seeking a static plant operative to join their team in the St Dennis area. The role involves processing IBA to recover metals and maintaining operations at the plant. Key responsibilities include plant patrol, site maintenance, and safety reporting.

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Operations Asset Manager for Power Plants in the UK.

An established industry player is seeking a qualified Mobile Plant Fitter to join their award-winning team in Berkshire. If you are passionate about plant machinery and eager to advance your career, this is the perfect opportunity for you to thrive in a supportive and rewarding workplace.

As HR Manager for the Swansea plant, you won’t just support the business —you’ll help shape it. Working closely with the Plant General Manager and Senior Management Team, you’ll drive a people-first agenda: building engagement, strengthening capabilities, and embedding a culture of accountab

Location: Swadlincote, DE11 9DF.Job Type: Full Time, permanent.UK’s leading providers of specialist Powered Access, Lifting, and Handling equipment.Our loyal staff are vital to the success of our business and we seek to reward them with industry leading levels of remuneration including sharing the

At Huws Gray Plant & Tool Hire, we take pride in providing a high-quality Plant & Tool hire service - and it’s our people who make that possible. Huws Gray Plant & Tool Hire is on a journey of growth right now, so you’d be joining us at an exciting time with opportunities for development and fur

ASTUTE Technical Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Control & Instrumentation Engineer/Team Leader for a new Energy from Waste plant in the United Kingdom.

We are looking to recruit Apprentice Construction Plant Engineers to join our team and begin an exciting career in heavy plant engineering.

Hilton Food Group is seeking an Automation Maintenance Engineer in Huntingdon to ensure the reliability and efficiency of automated systems.The ideal candidate will have NVQ Level 2 in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering and proven experience within a highly automated environment.Responsibilities i