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An established, UK-based engineering manufacturer is seeking a skilled Aftermarket Service Engineer to join their technical service team. This role is focused on on-site servicing, testing, and revalidation of high-performance containment and clean air systems used in the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors. This is a field-based position involving regular travel across the UK and occasional international assignments. You’ll be representing a respected brand known for its technical excellence and commitment to safety and quality. Key Responsibilities • Carry out annual on-site servicing, testing, and upgrades of containment and airflow equipment., • Perform airflow testing, HEPA filter integrity testing (DOP), particle counting, pressure calibration, and electrical fault finding., • Maintain and calibrate testing equipment, ensuring up-to-date certification., • Work to strict technical specifications and company testing procedures., • Professionally identify and communicate potential sales opportunities (spares, upgrades, service contracts)., • Complete all service documentation, site reports, and test records accurately and on time., • Support other business activities such as equipment relocations and system upgrades., • Maintain excellent health and safety standards and customer communication at all times. About You You’ll have a strong technical background and thrive in a customer-facing, autonomous field role. You’ll be someone who enjoys solving problems and working with precision instrumentation and containment systems. Essential Experience: • Airflow and filter integrity testing, • Calibration and DOP testing, • Hands-on servicing or commissioning in an engineering environment, • Strong communication and customer service skills, • Apprenticeship or HNC/HND in Engineering, • Knowledge of cleanroom or containment systems (GMP / pharmaceutical sector), • Understanding of electrical, mechanical, or pneumatic systems, • Awareness of ISO standards and safety procedures Not the right timing for you? We welcome referrals of Service Engineering professionals within the biopharmaceutical sector. ABOUT PLANET PHARMA Planet Pharma is an American parented Employment Business/Agency that provides global staffing services with its head-quarters in Chicago and our EMEA regional office located in Central London. We have invested significantly in creating a robust international platform that enables us to work compliantly in 30+ countries with a current network of 2500+ active contractors globally as well as a very strong permanent / direct hire recruitment offering. Our specialist knowledge and close relationships with our clients and the wider industry really makes us unique in our field. Just recently we were recognised by FORBES as the 17th best professional staffing firm, and have won multiple awards from industry accredited bodies for our commitment to excellence and service delivery. We have extensive functional expertise including: Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, QA, QC, Submissions experts, Clinical development, Quality, Biostatistics, and Medical Affairs / Writing. We are an equal opportunities Recruitment Business and Agency. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

Aftermarket Service Engineer – Field-Based (UK & Occasional Travel) A specialist engineering firm is hiring a field-based Service Engineer to maintain and test containment and airflow systems. This hands-on role involves UK-wide travel and occasional international assignments. Key Duties • On-site servicing, airflow and filter integrity testing, fault diagnostics, • Equipment calibration and documentation, • Identify sales opportunities for upgrades and spares, • Maintain company vehicle and comply with safety standards Requirements • Engineering qualifications or apprenticeship, • Experience with airflow testing, calibration, and fault finding, • Strong communication, time management, and customer service skills, • Full UK driving license About Planet Pharma: Planet Pharma is an American parented Employment Business/Agency that provides global staffing services with its head-quarters in Chicago and our EMEA regional office located in Central London. We have invested significantly in creating a robust international platform that enables us to work compliantly in 30+ countries with a current network of 2500+ active contractors globally as well as a very strong permanent / direct hire recruitment offering. Our specialist knowledge and close relationships with our clients and the wider industry really makes us unique in our field. Just recently we were recognised by FORBES as the 17th best professional staffing firm, and have won multiple awards from industry accredited bodies for our commitment to excellence and service delivery. We have extensive functional expertise including: Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, QA, QC, Submissions experts, Clinical development, Quality, Biostatistics, and Medical Affairs / Writing. We are an equal opportunities Recruitment Business and Agency. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

📊 Senior Estimator – Halifax 📍 Halifax (Hybrid – office/site/client visits as required) 💰 £60,000 – £75,000 + Car/Allowance + Benefits 🤝 Regional building contractor | Commercial, Residential, Industrial & Public Sector 🏗️ About the Role I’m recruiting a Senior Estimator to join a well-established regional contractor with a strong pipeline and reputation across Yorkshire. You’ll lead competitive and single-stage tenders, build robust cost plans, and play a pivotal role in winning work across a diverse portfolio of new build and refurbishment schemes. 🔧 Key Responsibilities • Lead preparation of accurate estimates, cost plans and tender submissions., • Review drawings, specs and ERs, clarifying scope and value opportunities., • Source and assess subcontractor/supplier quotations, ensuring competitiveness and compliance., • Identify risks, exclusions, and value engineering options; feed into bid strategy., • Collaborate with Directors/Pre-Con teams on bid approach, programme and prelims., • Attend client/tender meetings, presentations and mid-bid reviews., • Maintain adherence to company procedures, ensuring quality and audit readiness. 💡 About You • Proven experience as an Estimator/Senior Estimator with a building contractor., • Sound knowledge of construction methods, contracts (JCT/NEC), and market rates., • Strong commercial acumen with excellent numeracy, written and client-facing skills., • Proficient with estimating software (e.g., Conquest) and MS Office., • Highly organised, deadline-focused, and attentive to detail., • Based within a commutable distance of Halifax. 🎁 What’s on Offer • £60,000 – £75,000 (DOE) + car/allowance + benefits., • Stable pipeline with varied new build & refurb projects (£1m–£10m+)., • Supportive, collaborative commercial team with clear progression. 🚀 Interested? Let’s Talk If you’re a Senior Estimator who loves shaping winning bids and building trusted supply chains, I’d love a confidential chat. 📞 James Booth Senior Recruitment Consultant – Commercial 📧

Operations Manager-Northern England (Covering Northumberland, Greater Manchester, North Yorkshire, Lancashire and Nottinghamshire) An amazing opportunity has come through to work for a leading UK charity to support a major service delivery model supporting a government based contract plus some additional initiatives and outreach work across the North of the UK. The ideal candidate will have an engaging leadership style, will be highly organised and provide the support, fun and clarity of communication to ensure the direct reports (4 Managers) feel supported, engaged and able to deliver the work needed to specific SLA's and compliance of this complex government contract. You’ll oversee operations across a regional network of supported accommodation and outreach services. Managing Service Managers and up to 100 staff, you’ll ensure high standards of delivery, compliance, and financial control while also being strategic and support the overall quality of services and operational excellence/Process efficiency. You’ll report to the Head of Operations and manage an annual budget of around £6m. You’ll lead people, monitor performance, develop new service opportunities, and ensure your teams deliver consistently high-quality support. You’ll also contribute to long-term strategic planning and identify opportunities to grow and improve regional services in an operationally efficient way. Key responsibilities • Lead and support Service Managers across multiple sites in the North-Visiting each site and spending a day per month with each of the relevant managers., • Oversee service budgets, reporting, and compliance with quality frameworks., • Monitor and improve performance using KPIs and audits., • Develop and implement service improvement plans., • Build relationships with partners, local authorities, and external stakeholders., • Experience managing services across multiple locations (Northern England)., • Strong leadership and team management skills., • Proven ability to manage and report on budgets of several million pounds., • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills., • Strong analytical and problem-solving ability., • Experience of running/supporting services for vulnerable people or with humanitarian or social impact initiatives, • Project management or Process excellence/Improvement related methodology, training or qualification (e.g. PRINCE2, Agile, Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen etc)., • Full UK driving licence or willing to Travel via public transport across the regions required)