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Maintenance Engineer Location: ChesterfieldSalary: £34,000 + Overtime (1.5x)Hours: 38 per week - DaysBenefits: 3% Pension, Life Assurance, Overtime Available, Flexible Day Off in Lieu The Company An established and forward-thinking manufacturing business with over 40 years of industry expertise is seeking an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join its on-site engineering team. The company operates within a specialist plastics manufacturing environment and continues to invest heavily in its people, plant, and processes to ensure high-quality output and operational excellence. The Role Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will be part of a small on-site team of two engineers responsible for maintaining production machinery and ensuring minimal downtime across the site. Key responsibilities include: * Providing electrical maintenance across all production machinery * Carrying out both reactive breakdown repairs and planned preventative maintenance (PPM) * Maintaining equipment in optimum operating condition * Attending breakdowns during working hours and participating in an on-call rota * Fault finding on: * Sensors, relays, and motors * PLC systems * Hydraulics and pneumatics * Moulding machinery What We're Looking For * Recognised electrical qualifications * Proven experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment * Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills * Ability to work independently and hit the ground running * A proactive and reliable approach to maintenance Experience within plastics or rotational moulding environments would be advantageous but not essential. What's on Offer * £34,000 basic salary * Overtime paid at 1.5x * 3% company pension contribution * Life assurance * 38-hour working week (days) * 6-hour Saturday shift with the choice of any day off during the week * Ongoing training and structured shadowing * Supportive team environment with clear reporting structure This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable and well-invested manufacturing business offering long-term security, flexibility, and additional earning potential.

Are you an Assistant Quantity Surveyor looking for more responsibility, better exposure to projects, and a clear route to becoming a Quantity Surveyor? We’re working with a well-established, financially secure contractor—part of a wider group with a turnover in excess of £1bn—to recruit an Assistant Quantity Surveyor into their Special Projects division. This team is known for delivering complex, fast-paced schemes across a range of sectors. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to move beyond a purely support role and gain real commercial ownership, working closely with experienced senior leaders. About the Role You will report directly into a Senior Quantity Surveyor and Commercial Manager, supporting the commercial delivery of multiple projects simultaneously. Projects typically include: • Large-scale distribution and logistics centres, • Education refurbishments and new build schemes, • MOD (Ministry of Defence) projects This role will be predominantly office-based, giving you strong mentorship and support, while still involving regular site visits to build your practical understanding of delivery. Key Responsibilities • Assist in the commercial management of projects from pre-construction through to final account, • Support the preparation of cost plans, budgets, and financial forecasts, • Assist with subcontractor procurement, including issuing enquiries, analysing returns, and drafting orders, • Manage and track variations and change control processes, • Prepare and assist with monthly valuations and cost reports, • Work alongside site teams to monitor progress, costs, and risk, • Assist in final account negotiations, • Build strong relationships with subcontractors, clients, and internal stakeholders About You • Experience working as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor within a main contractor or fit-out contractor, • Exposure to fit-out, refurbishment, or new build projects, • A relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying / Commercial Management (or working towards one), • Strong numerical and analytical skills with attention to detail, • Confident communicator with the ability to work collaboratively, • Ambitious, driven, and keen to progress your career Career Development This business places a strong emphasis on internal progression and development. You’ll benefit from: • Direct mentorship from experienced Senior QS and Commercial Manager, • A clearly defined pathway to Quantity Surveyor level and beyond, • Exposure to a wide variety of project types and sectors, • The opportunity to take on increasing responsibility as you develop Salary & Benefits • £40,000 - £42,000 basic salary, • Car allowance, • 25 days holiday + bank holidays, • Pension (4% employee contribution), • Stable, long-term pipeline of work, • Supportive and collaborative team environment Why Join? This is a great opportunity to join a contractor that combines the structure and security of a larger group with the flexibility and pace of a specialist projects team. You’ll gain hands-on experience across a diverse portfolio, be supported by experienced professionals, and have a genuine opportunity to progress your career quickly.

Building Inspector Class Two Is this the next step in your career Find out if you are the right candidate by reading through the complete overview below. Contract Length: 12 months (Could extend) Location: Remote IR35: Inside You will need BPSS security clearance The Building Safety Regulator (BSR) is transforming building safety regulation across England, ensuring that residents are safe and feel safe in their homes. We are seeking a Building Control Professional either class Class 3(G), 2 (C) or 2 (F) (to work under the direction of a 3(H), to join BSR and help shape the future of building practice in England by providing direct support to our Multi-Disciplinary Teams (MDTs) to ensure regulatory decisions are technically robust and proportionate. This post requires detailed knowledge of technical matters, candidates will be good communicators, able to present technical issues clearly and succinctly. Roles will mainly support New build Higher Risk Building plans assessment for BSRs Building Control innovation team. You will be providing specialist advice to MDTs reviewing (and peer reviewing) building control applications, and support regulatory and policy teams interpretation of the Building Regulations 2010. Key Responsibilities • Work as part of a team of professional specialists with responsibility for work related to building control and building regulations., • Assist Regulatory Leads and caseworkers in interpreting complex submissions in relation to compliance with building regulation, statutory processes and best practice in regulation., • Participate in MDT meetings, case validation discussion, and relevant regulatory panels, offering advice to support robust evidence-based decision making., • Substantial experience in building control regulation, including assessing compliance with building regulations and overseeing complex or higher risk building projects., • Ability to interpret technical and regulatory information and apply it pragmatically in support of proportionate enforcement or regulatory decision making., • Excellent written communication skills with the ability to produce clear, concise and accessible technical advice and guidance. xrnqpay, • 3 (H) - 3(G) - 2 (C): - 2(F)

Plant Fitter (Hydraulics) £40,000 - £45,800 + Company Van + OT 1.5x + Training + Holiday Purchase Scheme + Healthcare Cash Plan + Life Assurance + Mon-Fri Chesterfield Certain Advantage is hiring for a Plant Fitter based near Chesterfield. This role is on a permanent basis and is based predominantly onsite 4 days a week, with approximately 1 day a week field-based, visiting client sites across the UK. Are you looking for a varied role, where you will receive specialist hydraulics training, to work on bespoke drilling rigs, used on challenging geotechnical projects across the UK, where you will benefit from a supportive and collaborative team, and the opportunity to develop your skills? Are you looking for a stable and secure role, with a growing business which will ensure good work / life balance and a technically interesting role? The Company: We’re working with a specialist geotechnical contractor, which is well-regarded for completing highly challenging projects across the UK. A well-established and growing SME, the company also benefits from the backing of a large parent group, ensuring excellent benefits and role security, and well as the chance for career progression. The Role: Service, build and repair plant equipment, including specialist drill rigs and excavators Fault diagnosis and mechanical repair Visits to maintain and repair equipment onsite (UK wide – usually 1 day per week) Manage parts ordering and service documentationThe Individual: This role is for someone with experience working on Heavy Plant, as well as a strong background with hydraulics and electrical systems. We’re looking for people who can show: Experience as a Plant Fitter or similar Good knowledge of hydraulic and electrical systems Full UK Driving LicenseThe Benefits: Company Van Specialist Training Monday – Friday 8:00 – 16:30, any additional hours are paid at 1.5x Holiday Purchase Scheme Life Assurance Healthcare Cash Plan Opportunities for career progressionDoes this sound like your next career move? Apply today. Working with Certain Advantage We go the extra mile to find the best people for the job. If you’re hunting for a role where you can make an impact and grow your career, we’ll work with you to find it. We work with businesses across the UK to find the best people in Finance, Marketing, IT and Engineering. If this job isn’t for you, head to (url removed) and register for job alerts and career guidance tips

Maintenance Engineer Location: Chesterfield Salary: £34,000 + Overtime (1.5x) Hours: 38 per week - Days Benefits: 3% Pension, Life Assurance, Overtime Available, Flexible Day Off in Lieu The Company An established and forward-thinking manufacturing business with over 40 years of industry expertise is seeking an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join its on-site engineering team. The company operates within a specialist plastics manufacturing environment and continues to invest heavily in its people, plant, and processes to ensure high-quality output and operational excellence. The Role Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will be part of a small on-site team of two engineers responsible for maintaining production machinery and ensuring minimal downtime across the site. Key responsibilities include: Providing electrical maintenance across all production machinery Carrying out both reactive breakdown repairs and planned preventative maintenance (PPM) Maintaining equipment in optimum operating condition Attending breakdowns during working hours and participating in an on-call rota Fault finding on: Sensors, relays, and motors PLC systems Hydraulics and pneumatics Moulding machinery What We're Looking For Recognised electrical qualifications Proven experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills Ability to work independently and hit the ground running A proactive and reliable approach to maintenance Experience within plastics or rotational moulding environments would be advantageous but not essential. What's on Offer £34,000 basic salary Overtime paid at 1.5x 3% company pension contribution Life assurance 38-hour working week (days) 6-hour Saturday shift with the choice of any day off during the week Ongoing training and structured shadowing Supportive team environment with clear reporting structure This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable and well-invested manufacturing business offering long-term security, flexibility, and additional earning potential