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Control Systems Engineer - Chester (Hybrid) Are you a C&I Engineer who enjoys producing clear, well-thought-out specifications? Do you like working across the full design lifecycle, from concept through to testing? Are you looking for a technically challenging role with flexibility built in? What's in it for you Salary up to £74,000 Company performance bonus 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and the option of an extra 2 days per month due flexi-arrangements Private healthcare (individual cover) Hybrid working - up to 2 days from home per week (subject to security and business need) Company sick pay Defined contribution pension scheme Life assurance - 7x annual salary What will you be doing? Producing detailed technical specifications, including functional and control system logic specifications Developing control system designs, logic simulations and performance models Specifying control system hardware and instrumentation Working with subcontractors, reviewing and approving detailed design drawings Reviewing supplier test specifications and attending factory acceptance tests Supporting technical reviews and presenting design information internally and to customers Analysing plant, commissioning and test data to identify performance improvements Developing and maintaining control system design standards Supporting project proposals, including schedules and cost forecasts Managing deliverables and providing clear status updates to stakeholders Occasional travel to European suppliers and customer sites Where you'll be doing it You'll be based at a specialist engineering facility near Chester, working for a high-tech engineering business delivering complex control and instrumentation solutions within a highly regulated environment. The work is technically demanding, safety-focused and long-term in nature. What you'll need A degree in Electrical, Electronic or a related engineering discipline Experience specifying or designing control systems in process or industrial environments Strong ability to produce high-quality technical specifications and reports Experience working with and overseeing subcontractors Knowledge of PLC hardware, I/O, networks and power supplies Understanding of control cabinet design and construction Experience with instrumentation design, including accuracy, EMC and measurement techniques Awareness of standards such as UKCA, CE and UL Knowledge of PLC programming standards and SCADA design principles Practical experience supporting equipment testing Good communication skills and strong IT literacy French or German language skills would be beneficial, but not essential We appreciate your CV may not be up to date. No problem, just apply and we can deal with that later. Important Information: We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner. In applying for this role, Russell Taylor will be acting within your interest and will contact you in relation to the role, either by email, phone or text message. For more information see our Privacy Policy on our website. It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions the company has put in place to protect your data. If you would like further information on the policy or GDPR please get in touch with us here. TPBN1_UKTJ

Job Title: EC&I Engineer Type: Contract Contract Length: 1 year + Rate: £55-£65 per hour • This role requires security clearance up to SC level!! * To provide commissioning and engineering services ensure the delivery of safe design solutions and plant modifications, especially with respect to testing/commissioning and handover/ acceptance. To undertake activities across the engineering cycle, including requirements capture, optioneering, plant modifications, design deliverables and to provide discipline specific advice into a variety of forums, taking ownership and resolving issues as required. 1. COMMISSIONING AND ENGINEERING SUPPORT/ IMPLEMENTATION - Production of high quality commissioning documentation (SATs) and peer reviewing of other commissioning documentation, including Commissioning & Acceptance plans, FATs and Reservation Lists - Production of Safety Commissioning Schedules and Safety Commissioning Reports where required (LC21) - Undertaking, controlling and overseeing commissioning activities when required and authorised to do so. Assessment and sign off of commissioning documentation. Handover to Operations & Maintenance. - Use of hold point control in commissioning activities where necessary. - Provision of routine progress updates and specialist technical input to a variety of forums as required. - Understanding and considering the wider implications of a change, outside of your own discipline. - Undertaking technical investigations as required. - All commissioning activities are appropriately documented and safely delivered using SQEP resources. - All Active Safety Commissioning is carried out using LC21 arrangements and appropriate due process is followed. - Ensures that all functional testing has been completed to demonstrate successful project delivery. - Ensures successful sign off of SAT documentation and handover to Operations and Maintenance. - Ensures all records are archived., 2. ACCOUNTABLE AS INTELLIGENT CUSTOMER FOR EXTERNAL DELIVERY OF DESIGN AND EQUIPMENT/INSTALLATION - Review appropriate Commissioning & Acceptance Plans to be used with contractors - Oversee commissioning activities and deliverables from contractors, to ensure work is carried out to specification, on time and compliant with UUK procedures. - Uses prior knowledge and qualifications to ensure high quality, relevant commissioning documentation is produced and followed. - Ensures that all functional testing has been completed to demonstrate successful project delivery TPBN1_UKTJ

Process Planning Engineer Location: Broughton Contract Duration: Until August 2026 Pay Rate: £40.66 per hour (Umbrella) / £30.40 per hour (PAYE) Hours: 35 hours per week (overtime paid at premium rates) About the Role We are seeking an experienced Process Planning Engineer to join a leading aerospace and manufacturing organisation on a contract basis. This role plays a key part in industrial sequencing, line balancing, and improving manufacturing efficiency across production operations. You'll be responsible for creating, maintaining, and optimising manufacturing processes to ensure products are delivered within takt time and with maximum efficiency. This position requires strong analytical capability, excellent shop-floor awareness, and a continuous improvement mindset. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain PERT charts , Standard Line Balancing (SLB) and support Production Pace Control (PPC) . Analyse manufacturing performance, identify gaps, and drive improvement actions. Reduce efficiency losses through white/red space analysis . Conduct VA/NVA assessments and engage in shop-floor process optimisation. Translate industrial requirements to Design & Supply Chain teams. Assess industrial impacts of modification changes. Maintain and update Standard Time Value (STV) databases and ensure adherence to STV golden rules. Support evolution of industrial set-up and contribute to digital tool development for STV/SLB. Coach and support end users on process standards, tooling, and methodologies. Required Experience & Skills NVQ Level 4 (or equivalent) required. Strong background in manufacturing engineering . Prior experience in lineside engineering or production support is beneficial. Build sequence planning and line balancing experience desirable. Experience delivering or supporting continuous improvement projects. SAP experience is essential . Comfortable working across both office and shop-floor environments. How to Apply If you're a motivated engineer with a passion for driving efficiency and supporting complex manufacturing environments, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your CV for consideration. For more information please call Ellie at Carbon60 on 02039106419. Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. TPBN1_UKTJ

MERITUS are recruiting for a Process Planning Engineer to join our client on an initial 6 month contract from their site in Broughton, Flintshire. PLEASE NOTE: You must have demonstrable SAP experience on your CV in order to be shortlisted for the position. PROCESS PLANNING ENGINEER - INSIDE IR35 - £40.66 PER HOUR - 6 MONTHS - BROUGHTON, FLINTSHIRE - SINGLE STAGE INTERVIEW PROCESS Responsible for optimizing line balancing (SLB) and industrial sequencing to ensure on-time delivery within takt time and optimal resource deployment. Drive continuous improvement of manufacturing efficiency through performance monitoring, CVAT analysis, and reduction of efficiency losses (white/red space). Key responsibilities include: Creating and maintaining PERT charts and Standard Line Balancing (SLB) to enable Production Pace Control (PPC). Monitoring manufacturing performance, analysing gaps, and implementing improvements. Reducing efficiency losses through white/red space and VA/NVA analysis, with focus on critical path optimisation. Improving processes and serial allocated time through shop floor observation and data analysis. Translating industrial requirements to design and supply chain, and assessing the impact of modifications. Maintaining and governing the Standard Time Value (STV) database, ensuring adherence to STV standards and golden rules. Developing and updating methods, processes, AOS elements, and digital tools related to STV/SLB. Ensuring stakeholder competence through training, coaching, and user support. Supporting industrial setup evolution and performance analysis. TPBN1_UKTJ

Quality Conformance Engineer Location: Broughton (Onsite) Contract: Until 31/12/2026 Pay Rate: £32.96 per hour Umbrella / £24.64 per hour PAYE Hours: 35 per week (overtime paid at premium rate) About the Role A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Quality Conformance Engineer to join a leading aerospace organisation on a long-term contract basis. This role sits within a major industrial and quality development environment, supporting complex manufacturing operations and ensuring high levels of product conformity and process excellence. You'll be working in a fast-paced engineering environment, looking at preventative quality methods, supporting aircraft modifications, and driving APQP methodologies across production. Key Responsibilities Apply and deploy APQP and Quality Standards. Support and facilitate FMEA across Design, Process & Machine disciplines. Create and update Control Plans (CPs) to reflect modifications. Plan and execute Production Process Verification (PPV) activities. Lead Cost of Non-Quality forecasting and support corrective actions. Provide lineside support during Start of Production phases. Support Key Characteristic (KC) and Critical Item (CTI) cascade activities. Ensure strong quality input into risk, planning and multi-functional reviews. Focus on Production Organisation Approvals (POA) to maintain product safety. What We're Looking For Strong experience within aerospace, aeronautical or a transferable industry (automotive considered). Solid background in quality engineering, APQP, FMEA, PPV or similar. Ability to work proactively on preventative quality methods and process improvement. Comfortable working onsite in an industrial engineering environment. Additional Information High potential for shift changes in future (notice provided) + shift uplift. If you are interested in this role please apply with an up to date copy of your CV for consideration. For more information please call Ellie at Carbon60 on 02039106419. Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. TPBN1_UKTJ

Area: Ellesmere Port Hours: 6-2/2-10 (Monday to Friday) Salary: £41,800 Our client has a permanent opportunity to join their large manufacturing plant. As a multi-skilled engineer, you will assist your colleagues with minimising downtime of the production machinery, ensuring Health & Safety procedures are always adhered. You will be responsible for maintaining & repairing faults with machinery, both electrically and mechanical. You will be working in a team of engineers; you will maintain production equipment as well as working on the process and services equipment. Having the ability to work well by yourself and as part of a multi-disciplined team of engineers and assisting the operational teams. The ideal candidate will be experienced in Temperature controllers, Vacuum systems, 3phase power distribution, Water and air cooling systems, Dust extraction systems, A.C and D.C motor control systems. These are desirable skills. Our client welcomes candidates who demonstrate willingness and want to progress with a business. Most importantly successful candidates must have an excellent appreciation of the importance of working to the utmost standards of Quality, Environmental, Health and Safety stewardship. Provide effective engineering support to ensure all manufacturing areas to operate efficiently. Ensue that yourself and others operate within safe working environment and ensuring safe working conditions for equipment and environment. Control of engineering stores and equipment. The repair and maintenance of all plant, machinery and equipment. Undertaking and supporting of specific projects as directed. Support the site Management in the process of continuous improvement and culture change in order to create and maintain a best-in-class manufacturing facility. Demonstrate multi-skilling and the timely response to maintenance activities. To have a flexible approach to hours of working as dictated by the needs of the business. At NMC Recruitment we review all applications and will be in touch with all candidates showing the required experience and skills. We may store your information on our database for future opportunities. TPBN1_UKTJ

A leading manufacturing company in North Wales is seeking a talented Process Control Engineer to join their team. This role involves supporting the integration of Process Control Systems with IT networks, providing diagnostic support, and ensuring safety during maintenance activities. The ideal cand

A leading O&M provider in the energy sector is looking for a Control and Instrumentation Engineer for its Combined Heat & Power Plant in East London. This role requires expertise in maintaining control systems and instrumentation within a 24/7 process environment. The successful candidate will manag