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You're a Mechanical Engineer first and a Design Engineer second. As our Mechanical Design Engineer, you'll work on R&D projects from concept through to completion, not just in the design office but hands-on with production and machinery testing. You don't want to just sit in front of a computer; you want to broaden your horizons in a smaller business where you can make a real difference. Based in Bedford, we develop special purpose converting machinery for a variety of industry sectors. \n BASIC SALARY: up to £41,000 dependent on your relevant experience \n BENEFITS: \n · 23 days holiday plus bank holidays \n · 6% company pension \n LOCATION: Bedford \n COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Luton, Biggleswade, Sandy, Hitchin, Ampthill, Flitwick, Woburn, Cranfield, Milton Keynes, Newport Pagnell, St Neots, Huntingdon, Rushden, Wellingborough \n Why should you apply? \n \n · Hands on experienced and supportive engineering team to help you \n · You can work on design projects from start to finish - not just part of them \n · You can be hands on as a mechanical engineer getting involved on the shop floor with production, assembly and machine / factory acceptance testing \n · You can develop your engineering skills to diverse your knowledge of electrical and software too \n JOB DESCRIPTION: Mechanical Engineer, Design Engineer - Machinery, Industrial, R&D \n \n Reporting to our Engineering Manager, as our Mechanical Design Engineer you'll be involved from a variety of projects from the get-go. Our projects can range from machinery modifications right through to blank page concept. \n \n Rather than just being confined to a design office, you'll be encouraged to be customer-facing, building on your project experience and working closely with the team on the shop floor in production and test. \n \n Projects will vary from NPD to reengineering solutions, low batch, high volume and next generation innovation. You will need the ability to juggle several projects at different stages, which will challenge you as a Mechanical Design Engineer. Innovation and quality are at the core of what we do here. \n YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES: Mechanical Engineer, Design Engineer - Machinery, Industrial, R&D \n \n As our Mechanical Design Engineer, you'll be working on several projects at any one time (2-3), at different stages with different engineering challenges. \n \n Your main duties will include: \n · Detailed mechanical design of new machines from cradle to grave \n · Re-engineer existing machinery to enhance design, manufacturing efficiency, durability, cost down and weight etc \n · Prototype testing \n · Internal stakeholder management with production \n YOUR BACKGROUND: Mechanical Engineer, Design Engineer - Machinery, Industrial, R&D \n \n You'll be an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer educated to likely have an HND or B.ENG in Mechanical Engineering. \n \n You will also have experience of some or all the following: \n \n · Working on design projects from concept through to completion \n · Competent using SolidWorks as your primary 3D modeling package \n · Worked closely with production and test (DfMA) \n · BOM's, materials selection to include stainless steel, aluminum and mild steel \n THE COMPANY: \n \n A privately owned, UK manufacturer of special purpose machinery servicing the FMCG sectors. \n \n It is highly likely you will have worked in any of the following roles and/or markets, and worked with the following products and/or services: Mechanical Design, Design Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Equipment, Tooling, Industrial, Converting, Rewinding, Spooling, Hydraulics, SolidWorks, DfMA, DFMAE, FEA, DFM, DFA \n INTERESTED? Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgment of your application. \n Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection has been chosen as the retained recruitment partner of our client and therefore any direct applications to our client from candidates or agencies will be forwarded on to us direct. \n REF: JAC18626, Wallace Hind Selection

UTAC is a market-leading international group in digital & sustainable mobility, customisable testing solutions, customisable testing systems, vehicle engineering, homologation, regulatory advice & expertise, certification, training, corporate events and classic & sportscars festivals. The Group provides services and systems to customers in the various sectors: mobility, transport, tyre, petrochemical, agriculture and defence industries. UTAC operates test centres and laboratories in France (including the official Euro NCAP facility), the UK, USA, Finland, Morocco, and Germany; it has subsidiaries in China, Korea and Japan. UTAC employs around 1300 people across its various locations. As a group we share a strong and clear vision to deliver safe and efficient solutions and systems to our customers. We are proud and confident in our heritage, our capabilities and our people and believe that by creating a culture where individuals feel they can make a difference and enjoy coming to work, we can deliver the best possible service to our customers. Our core values of Expertise, Innovation and Integrity provide a clear daily guide to how we work together safely, as one team, helping each other to succeed. Reporting to Testing Director, UK UTAC’s passive safety test capability is located at our Millbrook site, comprising of a full-scale crash laboratory, servo sled, and a range of static test rigs all supported by an operational team of approximately 25 heads. Our service offering supports the development and certification needs of predominantly the automotive and aerospace markets, with the purpose of supporting our customers with a shared drive and passion towards a safer and cleaner future for mobility. The successful candidate will have responsibility for the performance of the department from a health and safety, operational, financial, and technical perspective. They will ensure that all work is completed in a competent and professional manner to the satisfaction of all customers and will lead the development of the department going forward both in terms of capability and capacity. Responsibilities • Responsible for Health and Safety, risk assessments and safety observation tours within all areas of Safety Test., • Liaise and build relationships with customers to determine future workload and requirements, • Lead a culture of continuous improvement following established group processes and tools, • Develop, report and improve department metrics to inform future strategy, • Work scheduling and resource management, • Financial; including invoicing, purchase order sign off, forecasts and budgets., • Support to maintenance of ISO17025, ISO9001 and other applicable accreditations, • Staff training and development plans, • Safety test equipment utilisation, issues and analysis, • Safety testing procedures, • Oversee investment projects and integrate new offerings into daily operations, • Act in accordance with the behaviours for UTAC staff at all times., • Qualified to bachelor’s degree or equivalent, preferably in an automotive discipline Experience • Minimum 5 years’ experience in automotive passive safety testing or development to European/Federal/Global standards (essential), • Management of teams or business of similar size (essential), • Demonstrable success of planning and organisation (essential), • Full-scale crash testing (preferred), • Sled testing (preferred), • Running an ISO:17025 laboratory (desirable) Skills • Solid understanding of the requirements of various passive safety test scenarios, and how that translates to the configuration of test facilities (essential), • Expert level knowledge of industry automotive passive safety European, Federal and Global testing standards and regulations, • Understanding of human injury levels and the limitations of ATD instrumentation, • Familiarity with passive safety testing tools and equipment, including data acquisition, measurement devices and data processing. Personal Behaviours • Agent for change, • Strong leader, • Organised and methodical, • Works well under pressure, • Pragmatic, • Shows initiative, • Amicable Other • Flexibility to travel as and when required, • Full UK driving licence, • Willing to undergo a Criminal Disclosure check For you, as a potential UTAC team member, we believe that the international and diverse nature of our business combined with the passion, energy and friendliness of our people create a great place to work. UTAC is proud to be an equal opportunities employer, valuing inclusion and supporting our people to be themselves and at their very best. By joining us you will gain access to a broad range of learning relevant to your role and personal development, as well as exposure to leading technologies and expertise. Our reward and benefit programmes are designed to support our people with competitive and locally tailored packages combined with support for individual health and wellbeing both inside and outside of work. In the UK this includes; • Life Cover, • Access to a wide range of discounts and offers via the Perkz reward scheme, • Recognition awards linked to our UTAC values of Expertise, Innovation and Integrity., • Contributorypension schemes, • Attractivefamily friendly policies; maternity, paternity, shared parental leave, flexible working., • Access to a variety of employee assistance support services. Learn more about UTAC and what and how we do what we do at www.utac.com Candidates for positions at UTAC must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the country the role is based in. Immigration visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Note to Recruitment Agencies: UTAC do not accept speculative applications from agencies for our open positions and any submissions made will not be accepted and no fees will be accepted or paid in respect of speculative CVs received. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Familiarity with one or more systems engineering tools such as IBM DOORS NG, IBM Rational Quality Manager, or Cameo Systems Modeler. Perform analysis of test results and prepare comprehensive subsystem and/or system‑level evaluation reports that verify and validate system performance. Develop and

Location: EMEA (Flexible / Hybrid) Reports To: VP Commercial Ops EMEA Direct Reports: 5-8 (Senior Bid Managers, Bid Coordinators, Content/Knowledge Manager) Grade: Director Level Lead the transformation of EMEA Bid Management from a fragmented, KAM-dependent function into a centralized, disciplined Command Center that drives measurable improvements in win rates, resource allocation, and governance for large-scale critical infrastructure projects (>$10M). Own the end-to-end bid lifecycle — from Go/No-Go qualification through proposal submission and mobilization handover — ensuring Vertiv competes only on winnable opportunities with the right resources, at the right time, and transitions seamlessly into execution. • Bid/No-Bid methodology: Own and enforce the Go/No-Go Evaluation Tool (T0 Gate) and Bid/No-Bid Scoring Mechanism (T1 Gate) to filter opportunities with rigor and consistency., • SteerCo governance: Establish and chair the SteerCo governance process for large projects (>$10M), ensuring President, VP Sales, VP Ops, and CFO have clear, structured decision inputs at every gate., • Hard Gates enforcement: Define and enforce Hard Gates — including insufficient time, critical unmitigated risk, legal/compliance issues, and margin floor breaches — to protect Vertiv from uncommercial commitments., • Risk and resource discipline: Implement structured decision gates to control risk exposure, prioritize resources across competing bids, and focus pursuit investment on genuinely winnable opportunities., • Red Team Review process: Drive a rigorous Red Team Review — assembling senior leaders and SMEs not involved in day-to-day bid drafting to challenge and stress-test the winning strategy before submission., • Storyboard methodology: Own and enforce the Bid Storyboard framework, ensuring every major proposal tells a compelling, customer-centric story rather than a disjointed collection of technical responses., • Framework design: Define the standard storyboard structure: articulate the customer's problem, Vertiv's unique value proposition, proof points (case studies, references, differentiators), and a clear "why us / why now" narrative., • Early-cycle development: Ensure the storyboard is developed in the pre-writing phase and serves as the strategic blueprint aligning all contributors around a single, coherent winning theme before any content is drafted., • Message consistency: Use the storyboard to drive alignment across all proposal volumes — Technical, Commercial, Delivery, and Services — so that every section reinforces the same win themes., • Red Team integration: Leverage the storyboard in Red Team Reviews as the benchmark for assessing proposal quality: Does the narrative land? Is the differentiation clear? Would the customer choose Vertiv based on this story?, • Template library: Build a library of reusable storyboard templates by customer segment (Hyperscaler, Colo, Enterprise, Sovereign) to accelerate future bids and capture institutional knowledge., • Cultural shift: Train Bid Managers and contributing SMEs on storyboarding techniques, shifting the culture from answering questions to winning hearts and minds with a differentiated narrative., • Mobilization ownership: Own the Mobilization Phase as a critical bridge between bid award and project execution — ensuring no project starts without a signed-off, credible mobilization plan that has survived rigorous functional scrutiny., • Functional sign-off governance: Drive a Functional Sign-Off process requiring each function (Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, Legal, Services) to formally sign off on their scope, resource commitment, delivery assumptions, and risk acceptance before mobilization is approved., • Stress-testing assumptions: Ensure the mobilization plan is validated against actual capacity constraints and supply chain realities — not built on the optimistic assumptions that may have underpinned the bid phase., • Mobilization Gate: Establish a Mobilization Gate (post-award, pre-execution) where the SteerCo validates that all functional sign-offs are in place, the PM is confirmed, and the plan is credible before committing Vertiv resources to delivery., • Prevent "winning the bid, losing the project": Validate execution feasibility during the bid phase and lock accountability during mobilization., • Mobilization KPI: Track the percentage of projects that achieve full functional sign-off within the defined SLA of contract award as a standing governance metric reported to senior leadership., • Measurable ROI: Deliver clear, quantified ROI through a defined win-rate improvement target from the current baseline within 12 months, tracked against an agreed performance framework., • Bid analytics and reporting: Establish comprehensive reporting covering win/loss analysis, bid cost tracking, resource utilization, and cycle time metrics to drive continuous improvement., • Win/loss reviews: Conduct structured win/loss reviews after every Tier A bid and feed insights back into pursuit strategy, pricing approach, and content library., • Pipeline health: Track and report on bid pipeline health, conversion rates by customer tier (Hyperscaler / Colo / Enterprise), and margin protection performance on a regular cadence., • Team consolidation: Build and lead the consolidated Bid Management team, including Senior Bid Managers, Bid Coordinators, and a Content/Knowledge Manager, under a single governance model., • Senior Bid Manager capability: Recruit and develop Senior Bid Managers with deep understanding of the data center lifecycle, TCO modelling, and RIBA stages to lead complex pursuits with authority., • Coordinator efficiency: Ensure Bid Coordinators own the Content Library and manage high-volume standard RFPs efficiently, freeing Senior Bid Managers for strategic, differentiated work., • On-call SME model: Establish the SME model: one Technical Architect pre-approved per BU to dedicate 20% of their week to bid support, providing consistent expert input without overloading delivery functions., • Supply Chain and Ops integration: Coordinate Supply Chain and Ops on-call resources to provide accurate lead times and procurement constraint data during the bid phase, preventing commercial commitments that cannot be met., • Technology ecosystem: Own the bid technology ecosystem, including CRM integration, proposal automation tools, and the content management platform, ensuring all tools are fit for purpose and actively used., • Single Source of Truth: Build and maintain the content library — spanning case studies, certifications, ESG data, and compliance matrices — as the definitive, version-controlled resource for all bid contributors., • VCORE and RIBA alignment: Align bid stages to Vertiv's VCORE sales process and RIBA Plan of Work stages (0-6), ensuring the bid function operates in lockstep with the broader commercial and project lifecycle., • CRM integration: Ensure seamless integration with Oracle Sales Cloud (OSC) stages — Identifying, Qualifying, Developing, Proposing, Negotiating, Closing — so pipeline data and bid status are always synchronized., • Command Center function: Act as the Command Center that translates KAM "desires" into actionable engineering and financial requirements, preventing scope ambiguity from entering the bid process., • Multi-BU coordination: Coordinate across all five Business Units (Infrastructure Solutions, Power Management, Thermal Management, ITS, Services) to ensure integrated, coherent responses to complex customer requirements., • Functional interfaces: Interface with Finance (margin analysis), Legal (risk review), Operations (capacity and lead times), and Procurement to ensure all commercial commitments are grounded in operational reality., • RACI discipline: Ensure the RACI is respected: Bid Management is Responsible for Bid/No-Bid Qualification, Pricing and Margin Analysis, Proposal Writing, Red Teaming, and Final Review on all Tier A and Tier B pursuits., • 10+ years experience in bid/proposal management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role managing complex, multi-stakeholder pursuits., • Critical infrastructure expertise: Direct industry experience in data centers, power systems, thermal management, or mission-critical facilities is essential., • Proven win-rate improvement: Demonstrated track record of improving win rates on complex, multi-million-dollar bids (>$10M) through methodology, governance, and team capability., • Hyperscaler and colo experience: Experience managing bids for hyperscalers, large colocation providers, or sovereign/government projects with complex technical and commercial requirements., • TCO mastery: Deep understanding of Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) models and lifecycle value propositions as a commercial differentiator in long-cycle infrastructure bids., • Stage-gate governance: Experience implementing Go/No-Go and Bid/No-Bid frameworks with executive steering committees, including Hard Gate disciplines and risk-based filtering., • Commercial acumen: Strong commercial capability: margin protection, penalty clause risk assessment, value engineering, and the ability to make and defend commercial recommendations at VP and CFO level., • RIBA or equivalent: Experience with RIBA Plan of Work or equivalent construction/project lifecycle frameworks as the basis for aligning bid stages to customer procurement timelines., • Mobilization governance: Proven ability to design and enforce mobilization and handover governance between sales and delivery functions, including functional sign-off processes and credible mobilization plan standards., • Bid storyboarding: Demonstrated expertise in bid storyboarding — crafting compelling win narratives that differentiate Vertiv beyond price and align all contributors to a single strategic message., • Language: Fluent English required; additional European languages are a strong advantage in an EMEA-wide role., • Experience in a multi-BU, matrixed organization where bid responses require cross-functional technical input from multiple business lines., • Familiarity with APMP (Association of Proposal Management Professionals) best practices or professional certification., • Experience deploying proposal automation tools and CRM-integrated bid management platforms at scale., • Background in managing Red Team / Pink Team / Gold Team review processes as a structured quality assurance mechanism., • Understanding of data center power and cooling topologies, rack density trends, and liquid cooling technologies relevant to AI-driven infrastructure., • Experience with NeoCloud, AI factory, or GPU-intensive infrastructure bid environments where performance density and power requirements create unique commercial complexity., • Knowledge of ESG and sustainability requirements in data center procurement, including ISO 14001, energy efficiency metrics, and carbon reporting. Equal Opportunity Employer We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr

SHEQ Manager Permanent National travel Who are MCR MCR Property Group is a leading independent real estate investment and development company, we have a strong UK presence with offices in key cities like London, Manchester, Birmingham, and Glasgow. Our primary focus lies in developing new residential and industrial projects and managing a diverse portfolio, which includes around 5,000 residential plots and commercial/industrial assets exceeding £2 billion in value. We are entering an exciting phase of growth and are looking for motivated, personable, and self-driven individuals who have a genuine passion for real estate, construction and property management. Who we want We're currently seeking a SHEQ Manager to join our busy H&S team to oversee our entire portfolio. The role will see you take in our projects throughout the UK. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast paced thriving business with opportunities for growth and development. As a senior member of the team, you will manage a team of SHEQ Advisors to support projects in the delivery of the companies Health, Safety and Environmental strategy. You will ensure managers assume full responsibility for the discharge of responsibilities, associated with their normal activities on every site. You will conduct travel required across England and Scotland, providing operational teams and SHE advisors with the advice and guidance needed at all times. You will act as the main point of contact for advice and expertise on Health & Safety matters to the project teams to ensure the effectiveness of the Construction, Commercial and Residential properties phase plans during the lifecycle of the project. As part of your daily function, you will undertake reviews of documentation, participate in site safety meetings, H&S Audits & Sensible Monitoring Inspections, and will provide monthly H&S data & safety stats to Directors as needed, along with monthly SHE performance bulletin and send this out to the business. About you Ideally, you will hold a Diploma (or equivalent) in Health & Safety, or construction NEBOSH with 5 years' of experience working within a senior SHEQ position as part of a construction based contractor. A full driving licence is required for the role. A SSSTS or SMSTS is preferred, but a CSCS card would be sufficient. What we offer Attractive salary and wider package 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Your Birthday off Free eye test voucher JBRP1_UKTJ

Job Title: FM Bid Manager Location: Luton Salary: £60k - £65k + Bonus/Commission Competitive Hours: Full Time The Bid Manager is responsible for supporting bid strategy, processes and team activity to secure new business and retain existing contracts through high-quality, winning tender submissions. Working on behalf of a leading Facilities Management services provider, the role will focus on opportunities across Facilities Management, Security, Cleaning and Events sectors. The successful candidate will manage the full bid lifecycle from opportunity identification through to submission and post-bid review, while developing compelling win strategies, leading a high-performing team and driving continuous improvement across the bid function. Key Responsibilities – Bid Manager • Bid Strategy & Business Development, • Develop and implement bid strategies aligned with business objectives, sector priorities and growth plans., • Proactively identify and shape opportunities across Facilities Management, Security, Cleaning and Events sectors., • Partner with Commercial, Operations and Executive Leadership teams to develop growth strategies and market positioning., • Lead bid/no-bid decision-making processes, ensuring focus on opportunities with the highest probability of success., • Support business development activities through market intelligence, competitor analysis and customer insight., • Contribute to long-term business planning through pipeline analysis and opportunity forecasting., • Manage the full bid lifecycle from qualification through to submission and post-bid review., • Lead bid kick-off meetings, strategy reviews, executive reviews and submission sign-off processes., • Ensure all submissions meet company standards for compliance, quality and commercial robustness., • Develop compelling win strategies and customer-focused value propositions., • Ensure bid responses clearly differentiate the business from competitors., • Challenge and improve submission quality through robust review processes., • Lead, manage and develop the bid management team to create a high-performance culture., • Establish clear objectives, development plans and succession planning initiatives., • Promote accountability, quality and continuous improvement across the team., • Provide coaching, support and development opportunities to team members., • Commercial Management, • Work closely with Finance and Commercial teams to develop competitive and profitable solutions., • Review pricing strategies and commercial proposals to ensure alignment with win strategies and customer expectations., • Evaluate commercial risks and contractual implications throughout the bid process., • Ensure commercial solutions balance profitability with customer requirements., • Stakeholder Management, • Establish strong relationships with senior leaders across Operations, Finance, HR, Commercial and Marketing functions., • Build credibility and trust with customers, procurement stakeholders and key decision-makers., • Facilitate effective collaboration across departments to ensure successful bid delivery., • Take ownership of key bid function performance metrics and reporting., • Systems & Continuous Improvement, • Lead the ongoing development of CRM, bid management and content management systems., • Maintain a robust bid knowledge library, case study repository and content management framework., • Identify opportunities to improve bid quality, efficiency and win rates., • Support continuous improvement initiatives and best practice across the bid function. Qualifications & Experience – Bid Manager • Experience in bid, tender or proposal management., • Experience in a senior management role leading teams and influencing stakeholders at a senior level., • Proven leadership of a complex bid or tender function within a multi-sector or B2B environment., • Strong commercial acumen with experience influencing pricing strategies and contractual terms., • Demonstrable track record of improving win rates and bid performance., • Experience using CRM and bid management systems, ideally Salesforce., • Ability to balance strategic thinking with delivery in a high-volume, fast-paced environment., • Excellent communication and influencing skills across technical, operational and commercial audiences., • Experience within Facilities Management, Security, Cleaning or related service sectors. (desirable) For further details, please contact Kieren Provis – 01453 829776 or email your CV to Omega Resource Group are an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Oil & Gas, Construction and Manufacturing sectors. We are always seeking Engineering Staff, Senior Managers, Skilled and Semi-Skilled Machinists, Mechanical Fitters, Electrical Fitters, Quality Engineers, Materials Science Engineers, Maintenance Engineers, Electronics Engineers, Test Technicians, Technical Authors and Laboratory Technicians to name but a few. Omega is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Omega does not charge candidates any recruitment or job-seeking fees at any stage of the hiring process. JBRP1_UKTJ

Trainee Dental Nurse The Army - United Kingdom From £25,200 a year Want to learn on the job while you travel the world? You Belong Here. As a full-time Dental Nurse and Soldier in the British Army, youll: • Keep soldiers well by caring for their dental health, • Prepare equipment, sterilise instruments and work towards becoming a practice manager, • Study for civilian-recognised qualifications including a diploma in Dental Nursing, • Travel across the world both for work and Adventure Training You dont need any qualifications to join, well help you get them including paying for training and giving you time to study. If youre already a qualified Dental Nurse, we want to hear from you and will help you work towards becoming a Dental Practice Manager. Whatever your experience, youll work alongside your friends and find a team where you can belong. To qualify, you must be between 17 years 9 months and 35 years 6 months of age and pass a basic fitness test. Set yourself up for life. During your initial trade training, youll earn £25,200, after which your salary will rise to £33,348. Youll also receive 30 days annual leave every year (plus bank holidays and extra leave after operations), free medical and dental care, cheaper living costs, and free gym and sports facilities. And unless you're away on operations or training exercises, you'll normally work 8.30 am to 5 pm, Monday to Friday. From your very first day of training with us, youll be gaining transferrable skills skills that could set you up for life. You dont need to know how to do the job before you get here, because well give you all the entry-level training you need. Plus, youll get to travel the world, taking part in the Armys adventurous training, and spending dedicated time playing the sports you love. You Belong Here Apply Now JBRP1_UKTJ

Parts & Purchasing Manager – GT3 & GT4 Motorsport. This is a key position within our organisation, responsible for ensuring that our race and test programmes have the correct parts, equipment and consumables available on time and within budget. Manage the complete parts inventory for our GT3 and G

You're a Mechanical Engineer first and a Design Engineer second. As our Mechanical Design Engineer, you'll work on R&D projects from concept through to completion, not just in the design office but hands-on with production and machinery testing. You don't want to just sit in front of a computer; you want to broaden your horizons in a smaller business where you can make a real difference. Based in Bedford, we develop special purpose converting machinery for a variety of industry sectors. BASIC SALARY: up to £41,000 dependent on your relevant experience BENEFITS: · 23 days holiday plus bank holidays · 6% company pension LOCATION: Bedford COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Luton, Biggleswade, Sandy, Hitchin, Ampthill, Flitwick, Woburn, Cranfield, Milton Keynes, Newport Pagnell, St Neots, Huntingdon, Rushden, Wellingborough Why should you apply? · Hands on experienced and supportive engineering team to help you · You can work on design projects from start to finish - not just part of them · You can be hands on as a mechanical engineer getting involved on the shop floor with production, assembly and machine / factory acceptance testing · You can develop your engineering skills to diverse your knowledge of electrical and software too JOB DESCRIPTION: Mechanical Engineer, Design Engineer - Machinery, Industrial, R&D Reporting to our Engineering Manager, as our Mechanical Design Engineer you'll be involved from a variety of projects from the get-go. Our projects can range from machinery modifications right through to blank page concept. Rather than just being confined to a design office, you'll be encouraged to be customer-facing, building on your project experience and working closely with the team on the shop floor in production and test. Projects will vary from NPD to reengineering solutions, low batch, high volume and next generation innovation. You will need the ability to juggle several projects at different stages, which will challenge you as a Mechanical Design Engineer. Innovation and quality are at the core of what we do here. YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES: Mechanical Engineer, Design Engineer - Machinery, Industrial, R&D As our Mechanical Design Engineer, you'll be working on several projects at any one time (2-3), at different stages with different engineering challenges. Your main duties will include: · Detailed mechanical design of new machines from cradle to grave · Re-engineer existing machinery to enhance design, manufacturing efficiency, durability, cost down and weight etc · Prototype testing · Internal stakeholder management with production YOUR BACKGROUND: Mechanical Engineer, Design Engineer - Machinery, Industrial, R&D You'll be an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer educated to likely have an HND or B.ENG in Mechanical Engineering. You will also have experience of some or all the following: · Working on design projects from concept through to completion · Competent using SolidWorks as your primary 3D modeling package · Worked closely with production and test (DfMA) · BOM's, materials selection to include stainless steel, aluminum and mild steel THE COMPANY: A privately owned, UK manufacturer of special purpose machinery servicing the FMCG sectors. It is highly likely you will have worked in any of the following roles and/or markets, and worked with the following products and/or services: Mechanical Design, Design Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Equipment, Tooling, Industrial, Converting, Rewinding, Spooling, Hydraulics, SolidWorks, DfMA, DFMAE, FEA, DFM, DFA INTERESTED? Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgment of your application. Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection has been chosen as the retained recruitment partner of our client and therefore any direct applications to our client from candidates or agencies will be forwarded on to us direct. REF: JAC18626, Wallace Hind Selection

Semi-Skilled Mechanical Fitter Location: Bedford Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time Salary: £35,000 - £42,000, dependent on experience About the RoleWe are seeking a motivated and hands-on Semi-Skilled Mechanical Fitter to join a busy Hydrostatic Testing and Fettling Department within a leading engineering and manufacturing environment. Reporting to the Operations Manager, you'll play a key role in the organisation, testing and preparation of pump components, ensuring production schedules and quality standards are met. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a mechanical background who enjoys practical work and wants to develop their skills within a supportive workshop environment. In addition to day-to-day testing and fettling activities, you will contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and help maintain a safe, clean and efficient workplace. Key Responsibilities Carry out hydrostatic (pressure) testing of pump components in line with production schedules and build requirements. Identify and resolve issues during testing using a practical and proactive approach. Perform fettling of small and large pump components, preparing them for the next stage of production. Shape and finish impellers and other components using a variety of hand-held power tools. Read and interpret engineering drawings, work instructions, checklists and visual aids. Complete dimensional inspection records, pressure test reports and quality documentation accurately. Operate overhead cranes and forklift trucks to move large or heavy components safely around the workshop. Load and unload deliveries and dispatch vehicles when required. Support the Pump Assembly Team with component sub-assemblies, painting and fettling activities as needed. Assist with the construction and removal of bespoke test assemblies. Follow all Health, Safety, Environmental and Welfare procedures at all times. Undertake any other reasonable duties required to support workshop operations. About You Experience & Qualifications Previous experience within a mechanical assembly, fitting or manufacturing environment. Experience working to production schedules and deadlines. Pressure testing experience or similar mechanical testing experience is desirable. Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings. Experience completing manufacturing, inspection and quality-related documentation. Overhead Crane certification is advantageous (training can be provided). Forklift Truck certification is advantageous (training can be provided). Good understanding of health and safety within a workshop or manufacturing environment. Skills & Attributes Mechanically minded with strong practical skills. Excellent attention to detail. Able to work independently and under minimal supervision. A proactive approach with strong problem-solving abilities. Reliable, trustworthy and dependable. Strong team player with a positive attitude. Good verbal and written communication skills. Committed to quality, safety and continuous improvement. Able to work effectively to deadlines and production targets. What's on Offer Permanent, full-time opportunity. Competitive salary. Training and development opportunities. Supportive and collaborative team environment. Opportunity to work on specialist engineering products. Career progression within a well-established manufacturing business. If you have a mechanical background and are looking for a hands-on role within a dynamic engineering environment, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today

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