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Our client is expanding and seeking a Lift Inspection Engineer to join their growing team. This role is targeted at candidates living in Exeter, Plymouth, or surrounding areas. The role involves inspections on lifts and pressure systems. Candidates with experience inspecting either lifts or pressure systems, and holding a minimum NVQ Level 3, are encouraged to apply. Salary & Benefits: £40,000-£45,000 (DOE), company vehicle, healthcare, and door-to-door pay for travel time. Job Overview: • Conduct insurance inspections of passenger & domestic lifts, • Adhere to health & safety legislation, • Provide reports detailing refurbishment options or potential replacement, • Carry out visual surveys & audits for lifts & pressure systems, • Travel independently to customer sites with door-to-door pay, • Work methodically, efficiently, and professionally, • Maintain records & paperwork up to date, • Provide excellent customer service, • Experience in diagnosing/repairing lifts or pressure systems, • NVQ Level 3 qualification, • Full UK manual driving licence, • £40,000-£45,000 depending on experience, • Door-to-door pay for travel, • Monday-Friday, 7:30-16:30 (overtime available), • Company vehicle & fuel card, • 28 days holiday including bank holidays, • Pension & healthcare benefits, • Career progression opportunities Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.

Overview We are looking for a Senior Engineer to support site operations, provide technical guidance, and ensure works are delivered safely and in line with project requirements. Key Responsibilities • Interpret drawings/specifications and communicate to site teams, • Support method statements, risk assessments, and ITPs, • Provide technical support and resolve on-site issues, • Issue permits and manage engineering documentation, • Mentor Site Engineers and oversee setting out accuracy, • Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards, • Manage design changes, subcontractor checks, and technical updates, • Maintain site records and support procurement activities, • Experience in a similar role, • Proficient in AutoCAD and MS Office, • Strong health & safety knowledge, • Good organisation and communication skills

Overview We are looking for a Senior Engineer to support site operations, provide technical guidance, and ensure works are delivered safely and in line with project requirements. Key Responsibilities Interpret drawings/specifications and communicate to site teams Support method statements, risk assessments, and ITPs Provide technical support and resolve on-site issues Issue permits and manage engineering documentation Mentor Site Engineers and oversee setting out accuracy Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards Manage design changes, subcontractor checks, and technical updates Maintain site records and support procurement activities Report to the Site Agent Requirements Experience in a similar role Proficient in AutoCAD and MS Office Strong health & safety knowledge Good organisation and communication skills CSCS card and full UK driving licenceersg are an equal opportunities employer; we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all job applicants. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of age, sex, race, disability, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or religious background; all decisions are based on merit...

Overview We are currently recruiting for a Design Engineer on behalf of a well-established, globally recognised manufacturing business. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing product development team, supporting the design and development of innovative products from concept through to production. You will play a key role across the full product lifecycle, working on high-quality engineered solutions used in both UK and international markets. Key Responsibilities Design & Development * Produce 3D models, assemblies, and detailed engineering drawings using Solid Edge CAD * Translate concepts and customer requirements into manufacturable designs * Contribute to new product development and continuous improvement initiatives Engineering & Technical Documentation * Create manufacturing drawings, BOMs (Bill of Materials), and assembly instructions * Support prototype builds, testing, and validation activities * Ensure designs meet industry standards, safety regulations, and quality requirements Collaboration * Work closely with internal teams including product development, operations, and production * Liaise with suppliers on materials, manufacturing processes, and feasibility * Support product launches with technical input and documentation Problem Solving * Troubleshoot design issues and deliver effective engineering solutions * Maintain accurate CAD data and documenta...

Role Overview: We are seeking an experienced Senior Highways Site Engineer to support the delivery of construction works across sites in Devon. The role involves providing technical and engineering support to site teams, ensuring works are delivered safely, accurately, and in line with drawings, specifications, and company procedures. Key Responsibilities: Interpret drawings and specifications and communicate requirements clearly to site teams. Support the preparation of method statements, risk assessments, permits, environmental procedures, and Inspection & Test Plans. Provide engineering support to resolve technical issues and manage technical queries. Mentor and support Site Engineers, including setting out, benchmarks, and instrument calibration compliance. Assist with sketches, change management, subcontractor checks, and procedural updates. Maintain daily site diaries, progress tracking, and support material and service procurement. Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental Management Systems at all times.Essential Criteria: Proven experience in a similar Site Engineer role. Proficient in AutoCAD and MS Office. Strong understanding of health and safety practices. Excellent communication and organisational skills. Relevant CSCS card and full UK driving licence...

Our client is expanding and seeking a Lift Inspection Engineer to join their growing team. The role involves inspections on lifts and pressure systems. Job Overview: Conduct insurance inspections of passenger & domestic lifts Adhere to health & safety legislation Provide reports detailing refurbish

I am looking for a Field Service Engineer (Heavy Plant Fitter) to work near Exeter in Devon. This is a great opportunity to work for one of the country’s leading mobile plant suppliers in the minerals and aggregates sector, which operates one of the most technologically advanced, environmentally friendly and newest fleets within Europe. My client is looking to recruit an experienced heavy plant engineer to help maintain its quarrying equipment. You will be working on premium, leading industry equipment brands such as Volvo, Caterpillar and Komatsu whilst carrying out repairs alongside an existing, dedicated team of engineers and welders. The ideal candidate would have experience and/or knowledge of the quarrying industry, with a formal engineering qualification in plant maintenance, agricultural machinery or HGV mechanics, such as NVQ level 3 / City and Guilds or time served. Training, where required, will be provided for the right candidate. Key Responsibilities You will repair and maintain heavy-duty quarrying equipment, including excavators, articulated hauliers, wheel loaders, bulldozers, etc. (Volvo & Caterpillar) to a high standard. You carry out inspections and prepare machines for hire or sale duties, such as check-ins/outs, fitting buckets or attachments, reversing cameras, radars. You will carry out major overhauls on engines, transmissions, axles, hydraulics. Diagnose and problem-solve mechanical, hydraulic or electrical issues on machines. Order parts for your repair as necessary, return any unused parts in a clean condition at the time of job completion. Job Skills & Requirements • – 5+ years’ relevant experience (post apprenticeship) in the repair and maintenance of Heavy Construction Plant – Bulldozers, Dump Trucks, Excavators, Graders, Loading Shovels etc., • – NVQ or equivalent in engineering, mechanical, hydraulics, pneumatics and electronics., • – Experience in maintaining heavy quarry / mining / construction equipment., • – Knowledge and experience of working with Tier 4 and 5 engines, regen and AdBlue systems, Drive Lines, Hydraulics & Electrical Systems., • – Experience and knowledge of diagnostic equipment and procedures, including the use of laptops for fault finding/diagnostics, is preferred, but not essential. Training will be provided where required., • – Elevated level of Health & Safety knowledge & willingness to attend training courses., • – Computer literate with tablet-based maintenance and safety systems., • – Quick learner and able to work on own initiative, self-motivated and part of a workshop team., • – Willingness to attend internal and external training courses

I am looking for a Field Service Engineer (Heavy Plant Fitter) to work near Exeter in Devon. This is a great opportunity to work for one of the country’s leading mobile plant suppliers in the minerals and aggregates sector, which operates one of the most technologically advanced, environmentally friendly and newest fleets within Europe. My client is looking to recruit an experienced heavy plant engineer to help maintain its quarrying equipment. You will be working on premium, leading industry equipment brands such as Volvo, Caterpillar and Komatsu whilst carrying out repairs alongside an existing, dedicated team of engineers and welders. The ideal candidate would have experience and/or knowledge of the quarrying industry, with a formal engineering qualification in plant maintenance, agricultural machinery or HGV mechanics, such as NVQ level 3 / City and Guilds or time served. Training, where required, will be provided for the right candidate. Key Responsibilities You will repair and maintain heavy-duty quarrying equipment, including excavators, articulated hauliers, wheel loaders, bulldozers, etc. (Volvo & Caterpillar) to a high standard. You carry out inspections and prepare machines for hire or sale duties, such as check-ins/outs, fitting buckets or attachments, reversing cameras, radars. You will carry out major overhauls on engines, transmissions, axles, hydraulics. Diagnose and problem-solve mechanical, hydraulic or electrical issues on machines. Order parts for your repair as necessary, return any unused parts in a clean condition at the time of job completion. Job Skills & Requirements • – 5+ years’ relevant experience (post apprenticeship) in the repair and maintenance of Heavy Construction Plant – Bulldozers, Dump Trucks, Excavators, Graders, Loading Shovels etc., • – NVQ or equivalent in engineering, mechanical, hydraulics, pneumatics and electronics., • – Experience in maintaining heavy quarry / mining / construction equipment., • – Knowledge and experience of working with Tier 4 and 5 engines, regen and AdBlue systems, Drive Lines, Hydraulics & Electrical Systems., • – Experience and knowledge of diagnostic equipment and procedures, including the use of laptops for fault finding/diagnostics, is preferred, but not essential. Training will be provided where required., • – Elevated level of Health & Safety knowledge & willingness to attend training courses., • – Computer literate with tablet-based maintenance and safety systems., • – Quick learner and able to work on own initiative, self-motivated and part of a workshop team., • – Willingness to attend internal and external training courses

Senior Engineer - Newton Abbot Location: Newton Abbot Rate: £470 per day Contract: 10-month contract IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Start: ASAP We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Engineer to join a major infrastructure / civil engineering project based in Newton Abbot on a 10-month contract basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a strong engineering professional with previous site-based civil engineering experience to support the successful delivery of key works while providing technical leadership to site teams. The successful candidate will work closely with the Site Agent, supporting day-to-day engineering operations, ensuring works are delivered safely, accurately, and in line with programme requirements. Key Responsibilities Interpret and communicate technical information from drawings, specifications, and design documents to site teams Provide engineering support across the project to resolve technical queries and site issues Assist in the preparation and review of method statements, risk assessments, task sheets, and site procedures Ensure Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) are understood and correctly implemented, with all hold points and check sheets completed Support the production and management of permits required to safely carry out works Mentor and support Site Engineers on site activities and technical delivery Oversee setting out activities, including verification of points, benchmarks, and calibration records for instruments and equipment Ensure site teams fully understand all setting out and engineering information relevant to ongoing works Assist with the preparation of sketches and technical information for effective site communication Support health, safety, and environmental compliance in line with project and company procedures Assist with change management processes including design changes, subcontractor coordination, and procedural updates Maintain daily site diaries and progress tracking documentation Support procurement activities for materials and subcontract services Work closely with the Site Agent and report directly into project leadership Essential Requirements Previous experience in a similar Senior Engineer / Site Engineer role Strong proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Suite Good understanding of health and safety policies and procedures Ability to prioritise time-critical work within a fast-paced site environment Excellent communication and stakeholder liaison skills Valid CSCS card Full UK driving licence This role would suit an experienced Senior Engineer with a strong background in civil engineering, highways, infrastructure, or major projects who is confident leading engineering activities on site. If you are available immediately or at short notice and interested in discussing the opportunity further, please apply today