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MIG/TIG Welder - DaysWellingboroughHours - Mon to Thurs 0700-1615, Fri 0700-1200Salary - £36,500 - £17.55 phA well-established manufacturing organisation based in Wellingborough is currently seeking a high-quality TIG & MIG Welder to join its production team on a permanent, full-time basis.This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a highly skilled welding function working on precision-engineered products within a clean, safety-focused production environment. The role offers long-term stability, strong benefits, and the chance to develop skills across a broad and technically advanced product range.The RoleWorking within the production welding team, you will be responsible for assembling and welding complex instrumentation to exacting quality standards, using a range of jigs, fixtures, welding plant, and manipulators.Key Responsibilities • Carry out TIG (and some MIG) welding to a consistently high standard, • Weld stainless steel components in line with engineering drawings and specifications, • Work towards welding across the full size and product range, meeting all quality requirements, • Undertake basic assembly tasks including pressure testing and helium leak testing, • Support production engineering with shop-floor documentation, • Maintain welding equipment, tools, and work areas in line with housekeeping standards, • Support customer inspection activities when required, • Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and new production methods, • Perform TPM and preventative maintenance tasks as required, • Work in full compliance with health, safety, and PPE requirementsSkills & Experience Required, • Minimum 5 years’ TIG welding experience within a manufacturing or high-technology environment, • Proven experience welding stainless steel to a high standard, • Welding qualifications/coding to EN287-1, ASME IX and/or PED, • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and work instructions, • Good accuracy, consistency, and speed of work, • Comfortable working to deadlines in a small-batch production environment, • Basic PC skills (Word, Excel, Outlook), • Strong teamwork and communication skillsDesirable Experience, • Recognised engineering qualification (C&G, BTEC or similar), • MIG welding capability, • Experience with exotic materials (e.g. 316, Duplex, Super Duplex), • Nuclear coding experience (e.g. RCCM), • Experience using automated lathes or turntables, • Flexibility to work occasional overtime at short noticeBenefits Package, • 24 days annual leave (increasing with service), • Paid birthday leave, • Option to sell unused annual leave, • Employer pension contribution up to 5%, • Life assurance (4x basic salary), • Private medical insurance, • Health cash plan (including gym discounts), • Professional subscription support, • 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, • Enhanced sick pay If interested, please apply here for immediate consideration.

Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias) Location: WellingboroughSalary: £45,000Shifts: Days - Monday to Friday Are you a hands-on engineer with both mechanical and electrical expertise? Do you thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing or production environment where no two days are the same?If so, we want to hear from you. The Role As a Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth and efficient running of all plant and production equipment. You will carry out both planned and reactive maintenance, fault-finding, and continuous improvement to minimise downtime. Key Responsibilities: * Perform PPM and reactive maintenance on a wide range of machinery and production lines * Diagnose faults, repair breakdowns and implement long-term fixes * Work closely with production teams to improve equipment performance and reliability * Support ongoing projects, upgrades, and installations * Ensure all work complies with health & safety and site standards What We're Looking For * Time-served Engineer or qualified to Level 3 (NVQ / City & Guilds) in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering * Strong experience in a manufacturing, FMCG, or industrial environment * Confident with both mechanical and electrical systems (motors, drives, conveyors, hydraulics, PLC fault finding etc.) * Proactive approach to maintenance and continuous improvement * Team player with good communication and problem-solving skills Why Apply * Competitive salary and overtime available * Excellent benefits and company pension * Ongoing training and career development opportunities * Be part of a growing, forward-thinking engineering team Ready to take the next step?Apply now or contact Callum at CV Technical for a confidential conversation.

Job Title: Crane Maintenance Engineer / Crane Technician Days £40-42,000 Job Purpose:To carry out planned preventative maintenance, inspections, fault finding, and repairs on a range of overhead, gantry, and mobile crane systems to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation in line with industry standards and company procedures. Key Responsibilities * Perform routine planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on crane and lifting equipment * Diagnose electrical and mechanical faults and carry out repairs * Inspect wire ropes, chains, hooks, brakes, motors, gearboxes, and control systems * Carry out safety inspections in line with LOLER and PUWER requirements * Test and commission cranes following repair or installation work * Complete maintenance reports, service sheets, and inspection documentation * Support breakdown response to minimise production downtime * Liaise with site maintenance teams, supervisors, and external contractors * Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with health & safety regulations Key Skills & Experience * Experience working on overhead cranes, gantry cranes, hoists, or lifting equipment * Strong electrical and/or mechanical fault-finding skills * Ability to read electrical drawings and technical schematics * Knowledge of PLC systems (desirable but not essential) * Understanding of lifting regulations and safety standards * Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail * Ability to work at height and in industrial environments Qualifications (Typical) * NVQ / City & Guilds in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent) * IPAF / MEWP (desirable) * Working at Height (desirable) * Lifting equipment inspection qualification (advantageous) Working Environment * Industrial manufacturing sites, ports, warehouses, or construction environments * May involve shift work, call out, or overtime * Combination of indoor and outdoor work

Are you a skilled engineer with a passion for preventative maintenance, technical problem-solving, and delivering high-quality service?Our client based in Rushden is seeking a Service Engineer to join its dedicated service and maintenance team. This is a vital, hands-on role ensuring plant and equipment are maintained to the highest standards—maximising uptime, supporting safe operations, and delivering a best-in-class customer experience.The Role:As a Service Engineer, you will take ownership of equipment quality, reliability, and safety across the depot and customer sites. This is the perfect opportunity for an experienced mobile/field Engineer looking to come away from travelling.Hours: Monday to Thursday 8am - 5.30pmFriday 8am – 4.30pmSalary:£18.32 p/h - £21.53 p/h (approx. £40k - £47k DOE)Location:Rushden, NorthamptonshireKey Responsibilities: • Carry out routine servicing and preventative maintenance on plant equipment within the Rushden yard (with occasional travel to a second depot in the Northeast – access to pool car when required)., • Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults efficiently, both in-yard and on-site., • Ensure all service activities are accurately documented and compliant with ISO and Health & Safety standards., • Take responsibility for the quality of equipment leaving the yard, ensuring it is fit for purpose., • Provide first-line technical support to engineers, sales teams, office staff, and customers., • Support yard plant management, stock control, and parts ordering., • Assist with the loading, unloading, and safe storage of heavy plant equipment, including tower cranes., • Deliver technical guidance and contribute to the training and upskilling of colleagues.Essential Skills & Experience:, • Strong background in mechanical and/or electrical maintenance, minimum five years’ experience., • Experience working with heavy plant, construction equipment, or similar machinery., • Confident fault-finding and problem-solving abilities., • Highly organised with a strong commitment to quality and safety., • Excellent communication skills and the ability to support both internal and external stakeholders., • Ability to work independently in a yard-based environment with flexibility to attend site when required.Desirable:, • Experience in crane maintenance or related lifting equipment.Benefits:, • Competitive Salary, • Fantastic working hours, perfect for a strong work-life balance, • Free Parking, • Career growth – opportunities for advancement and personal development, • Supportive Culture – Join a dedicated and family-run business within a positive and collaborative environmentIf you’re a motivated Service Engineer looking to join a stable and forward-thinking company in Rushden, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to take the next step in your engineering career.

Production Shift Manager – Days and Nights Rushden, Northamptonshire NN10 £41,000 per annum rising to £45,000 per annum Shift Pattern: 7am – 7pm, 3 on / 3 off initially then shifts will change to continental - 3 days on, 2 off, 3 nights on, 4 off Team Size: Managing 20–25 staff About the Role Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are seeking a proactive and hands-on Production Shift Manager (Days/nights) to lead operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment in Rushden, Northamptonshire. Reporting to the Plant Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring machine, material, and labour efficiencies are optimized while maintaining compliance with health & safety, hygiene, and quality standards. This is a leadership role where you’ll motivate and develop your team, drive continuous improvement, and deliver production targets in line with customer requirements. Key Responsibilities • Lead and manage daily shift operations to achieve production targets., • Ensure compliance with health, safety, hygiene, and quality standards., • Monitor and improve material utilization, cycle times, and machine OEE., • Deliver production requirements in line with the Production Plan., • Provide induction training for new employees and conduct annual reviews., • Manage labour planning, absence, and holidays in line with company policy., • Drive housekeeping standards and maintain a clean, safe working environment., • Prepare detailed shift reports and communicate key issues effectively., • Support continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste and improve efficiency., • Previous supervisory or management experience in a manufacturing environment., • Strong understanding of health & safety and quality standards., • Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills., • Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop a team., • Effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills., • Proactive, adaptable, and able to work under pressure., • Flexibility to provide cover for other Shift Managers during absence or holidays, including night shift. Closing date is 18.3.2026 Please note this could change subject to suitable applications. Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are acting as an employment agency on behalf of its client. By applying for the above position and providing your personal data to us you understand that your data will be processed in line with our Privacy Policy. To view our full Privacy Policy please visit our website. Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job. Whilst we endeavour to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes, this is not always possible. Thank you for your interest in this role and we look forward to working with you in the future

Job Title: Workshop Foreman – Construction Plant Location: Wellingborough Salary: £45,000 – £55,000 per annum + Company Vehicle Company Overview NEOS Engineering is recruiting on behalf of a well-established construction plant business based in Wellingborough. Role Summar

Workshop Foreman – Construction Plant. As Workshop Foreman, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day running of the workshop in Wellingborough, ensuring all plant equipment is maintained, serviced, and prepared to the highest standard.

Job Title: Crane Maintenance Engineer / Crane Technician Days £40-42,000 Job Purpose: To carry out planned preventative maintenance, inspections, fault finding, and repairs on a range of overhead, gantry, and mobile crane systems to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation in line w

Reporting to the Plant Quality Laboratory Manager (with a dotted line to the Quality Manager), you will play a key part in ensuring laboratory systems, consumables, supplier coordination and surveillance programmes run smoothly and efficiently. Month Fixed Term Contract Monday to Friday | 8 hours

Job Title: Workshop Foreman – Construction Plant Location: Wellingborough Salary: £45,000 – £55,000 per annum + Company Vehicle Company Overview NEOS Engineering is recruiting on behalf of a well-established construction plant business based in Wellingborough.

A reputable plant hire company in Rushden is seeking a Hire Controller to manage the hiring and off-hiring of equipment. Responsibilities include supporting Hire Negotiators, maintaining hire files, and coordinating with the Service and Transport teams.

We're looking for a Hire Controller to join our Hire Desk team and play a key role in supporting the hiring and off-hiring of plant and equipment to our customers. Maintain accurate Live Hire and Closed Hire files. At Lynch, we've been supporting the UK construction industry with reliable plant hire

Strong leadership and FMCG manufacturing experience are essential for this role.

Job Title: Workshop Plant Fitter Location: Wellingborough Salary/Bonuses: £35,000 – £45,000 (dependent on experience) + overtime & benefits Neos Engineering are partnered with a well-established organisation operating within the construction plant and heavy equipment sector. Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit a Workshop Plant Fitter to support the maintenance and refurbishment of their plant machinery. The Role: As a Workshop Plant Fitter, you will be responsible for the servicing, repair, and refurbishment of a wide range of construction plant equipment within a workshop environment. Machinery will include diggers, excavators, dozers, and other earthmoving plant. The role will involve mechanical fault-finding, inspections, planned maintenance, and breakdown repairs, ensuring equipment is prepared to a high standard before being returned to site or hire. The Candidate: The ideal candidate will have experience working on construction plant machinery; however, candidates with strong transferable mechanical skills are highly encouraged to apply. This may include backgrounds in HGVs, agricultural machinery, forklifts, material handling equipment, or other heavy mechanical sectors. You should be mechanically minded, comfortable working in a workshop environment, and able to work independently as well as part of a team. The Benefits: Competitive salary between £35,000 and £45,000 Overtime opportunities Stable, workshop-based role Long-term career opportunity within a growing business Training and development opportunities Please apply with a CV and feel free to include a cover letter outlining why you're perfect for the role. We kindly ask for those requiring sponsorship to not apply as the client is unable to offer sponsorship and any applications here will be automatically rejected. Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive, we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities. TPBN1_UKTJ

HGV Class 1 Low Loader Plant Driver Location: Wellingborough Start Date: 23rd February 2026 Working Days: Monday to Friday Start Times: Between 05:00 06:00 We are currently recruiting an experienced HGV Class 1 Low Loader Plant Driver based in Wellingborough for a Monday to Friday role. Pay Rates Up to 39 hours: £18.54 PAYE £21.00 LTD Over 39 hours: £27.81 PAYE £30.00 LTD Requirements Valid HGV Class 1 (C+E) licence Minimum 2 years HGV driving experience Maximum of 6 points on licence Certification in loading and unloading plant and machinery Experience with low loader work and plant transportation Good understanding of load security and safe working practices Role Details Transporting plant and machinery using low loaders Ensuring safe loading, unloading, and securing of loads Adhering to all road transport and health & safety regulations This is a great opportunity for a reliable and experienced driver looking for steady weekday work with competitive rates. Call us on 01604 808555 if your available TPBN1_UKTJ

If so, perhaps working as a plant operative is your career call. Earn as you learn, combining study for a Level 5 in Plant Operations, with industry experience at the largest independent construction materials group in the UK. As an Apprentice Plant Operative, you’ll be part of the quarry team pro

An NVQ or other formal qualification in mechanics or plant maintenance would be beneficial. We're ideally looking for candidates with a minimum of three years of practical construction plant maintenance and repair experience.

Maintain housekeeping standards across the batching plant area. Reporting to the Quarry Manager, this role is key to our operations, focusing on batching asphalt, performing general maintenance, and ensuring the smooth operation of our asphalt plant in line with our safety, environmental, and qualit

Experience in plant management and manufacturing operations Strong communication, management and supervisory skills. The ideal candidate will have experience managing both a production plant and a multidisciplinary team. Lead daily production at the plant facilities.

We are recruiting for a Plant and Fleet Manager to take ownership of vehicle and plant operations for a leading Civil Engineering specialist. The Plant and Fleet Manager will oversee the maintenance, compliance and operational efficiency of vehicles and plant equipment. Manage vehicle and plant repl

The Plant Manager will assume full responsibility for the leadership and performance of a large, complex industrial site, ensuring safe, efficient and compliant operations across multiple generating assets. Working closely with central operations, engineering and commercial colleagues, the Plant Man

Power Risk £100k - £120k plus 27 days holidays Car Allowance Bonus 15 % Health Cover.Our client is a Global Insurance company that is growing rapidly and due to new awards, they are looking to expand the team Q1.This company has fantastic staff retention and great company culture.If you are lookin

Experience operating plant machinery If you are interested in this AD Plant Operator role, please submit an up-to-date CV through this advert or call the Eko Talent on (phone number removed). Maintain accurate records of plant performance, maintenance activities, and compliance checks. What We&rsqu

Forklift Service Engineer (REME / Plant). Are you a Field Service Engineer from a Plant, Vehicle, Forklift or REME background looking for a stable, days based role with a local patch and a good work life balance?.

Job Title: Mobile Plant Fitter Location: Wellingborough & surrounding areas Salary/Bonuses: £35,000 – £45,000 (dependent on experience) + overtime & benefits Neos Engineering are partnered with a well-established business operating within the construction plant and heavy equipme

If you're an experienced Plant Operator with a strong mechanical maintenance background and are looking to work for an organisation that values their employees, then submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties of the Biogas Plant Operator role. Reporting to the Plant Manager you will:

Vacancy- Plant Operator Location- Peel Place Quarry, CA19 1YD Rate- £22.

Diagnose and resolve technical issues with plant and equipment, sharing knowledge and using initiative while on-site. Conduct and accurately record routine plant inspections. Provide familiarisation, guidance, and support to apprentices and operators on the safe operation and correct maintenance of

This company specialises in the servicing, maintenance, repair, and welding of plant and machinery across the UK. Due to continued growth, they are now looking for a Plant Engineer to join their team in Wellingarden. Your Role As A Plant Engineer Will Include:.

Handle enquiries for M&E Equipment, Powered Access, Forklifts, Telehandlers & Plant and Tools.

Plant & Vehicle Marshall x 3 VGC Group are looking for 6 Plant & Vehicle Marshalls to cover shifts each on a high profile rail blockade Infrastructure Project with a Tier 1 Contractor: Role: Plant/Vehicle Marshall Location: Plymouth Benefits: Overtime, On Site Parking, Potential extention of works

Proven experience in a Plant Manager or Senior Plant Coordinator role within civil engineering, groundworks, or construction. This is a key operational role, reporting directly into the company owner, offering the opportunity to take ownership of a busy, fast-moving plant operation. Managing plant l

Youll be responsible for performing both planned and reactive maintenance on a variety of heavy plant and construction equipment including volumetric concrete mixers (mobile and stationary), batching plants, concrete pumps, cement silos, conveyors, hydraulic systems, electrical controls, and associ

What's in it for you as a Plant Manager Base Salary of circa £85,000 per annum Company bonus of 15% Highly attractive car allowance of £7,500 Location - Basildon/Grays in Essex Comprehensive pension Employee benefits program Permanent Position with a market leading FMCG Internation

Mobile Plant Fitter Scunthorpe | From £18per hour plus overtime premiums |Company Van | Full Time | Permanent | Onsite and Field-based Introduction Acorn by Synergie is recruiting a Mobile Plant Fitter for a respected sub-contractor based in Scunthorpe Steelworks. Requirements Proven exper

Are you from a Plant, HGV, REME, Agri, Construction machinery or similar background, looking for a role within a specialist company in the plant industry, where you will be invested in through further technical training, work autonomously, and have the opportunity to significantly increase your ear

Secure your career now as a Plant Engineer working with a family-run business in a stable and growing sector. This company specialises in the servicing, maintenance, repair, and welding of plant and machinery across the UK. Due to continued growth, they are now looking for a Plant Engineer to join t

Training + Holiday Purchase Scheme + Healthcare Cash Plan + Life Assurance + Mon-Fri Chesterfield Certain Advantage is hiring for a Plant Fitter based near Chesterfield. The Role: Service, build and repair plant equipment, including specialist drill rigs and excavators Fault diagnosis and mechani

Manpower are currently seeking an interim Laboratory & Pilot Plant Operations Coordinator to work with our global FMCG client Unilever, renowned for brands such as Dove, Sure, Persil, and Simple, and become an integral part of their fast-paced FMCG environment. The role of this team is to support th

Are you from a Plant, HGV, REME, Agri, Construction machinery or similar background, looking for a role within a specialist company in the plant industry, where you will be invested in through further technical training, work autonomously, and have the opportunity to significantly increase your earn

Fridays: typically shorter days * Potential for: * Full-day Fridays * Weekend work due to programme pressure (not guaranteed) Rates 💷 £28 – £32 per hour CIS or Umbrella only (no Ltd) Candidate Profile * Fully coded TIG wel

Your Role As A Plant Engineer Will Include:. Carrying out day-to-day servicing, maintenance, and repairs on a wide range of plant and machinery. Plant & Machinery Engineer.

What We’re Looking For: * Experience working in a Power Plant - EFW / Biomass / Gas / CHP / Anaerobic Digestion plant, wastewater treatment, or a similar process-driven environment. If you are interested in this Shift Plant Operator role, please submit an up-to-date CV through this advert o

Mobile Plant Fitter Duties: Routine maintenance of range of plant machinery and HGVs Repairs as necessary to ensure equipment is fit for purpose Fault Finding, Inspections, servicing and ensuring health & safety is adhered to at all times The successful Mobile Plant Fitter: Previous experienc

Our client in Northumberland is seeking a Heavy Plant Fitter to join their dynamic maintenance team, where every day brings new challenges and opportunities!. You'll be working with a diverse range of cargo handling equipment, including Forklift Trucks (FLT), cranes, and heavy plant machinery. Learn

Plant & Vehicle Marshall x 3 VGC Group are looking for 3 Plant & Vehicle Marshalls to cover 16 shifts each on a rail blockade Infrastructure Project with a Tier 1 Contractor: Role: Plant/Vehicle Marshall Location: Plymouth Dates: 21st February to 9th March Shifts: - 0000 to (Apply online only) to (