The Role: Field Service Engineer Location: Derby & Surrounding Areas (Mobile) Package: £35,000 Base + Company Van + Overtime Up to 18% Pension Potential after year 3 Stop Chasing Hours. Start Building a Career. Are you a Diagnostic Technician who has reached the ceiling in your current workshop? If you re tired of the same four walls and want the autonomy of the road with the backing of a global engineering powerhouse, this is your next move. The Lifestyle Change: Your Territory: Manage your day covering Derby, Wolverhampton, and Birmingham in a fully kitted company vehicle. True Work-Life Balance: Monday Friday, Day Shifts only. Keep your weekends for yourself. Paid for Your Skill: Overtime is paid at up to double time. The Progression: We don t require prior Rail experience. If you have the Diesel Engine diagnostic talent from Agriculture, the Forces, or Heavy Vehicle sectors, we will bridge the gap. We also provide full funding for your NVQ Level 3...

Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer (FMCG) - Days Derby 45,000 per annum Monday-Thursday 7am - 4pm / Friday 7am-12pm A well-established and fast-paced FMCG manufacturer in Derby is seeking a skilled Maintenance Engineer to join their engineering team on a permanent days-based shift. This is a great opportunity to work in a high-volume production environment where reliability, efficiency, and continuous improvement are key. Key Responsibilities: Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance on production machinery Diagnose and fault-find on electrical and mechanical systems Minimise downtime and ensure production targets are met Support continuous improvement initiatives and equipment upgrades Maintain accurate maintenance records and comply with health & safety standards Requirements: Proven experience as a Maintenance Engineer within an FMCG or fast-paced manufacturing environment Strong electrical and/or mechanical fault-finding...

Role: Mechanical Project Engineer Location: Derby Rate: Up to £475 p/d - Umbrella PAYE Duration: 18 months+/Ongoing Sector: Water/Wastewater Are you a Project Engineer or with experience in the water/Wastewater sector? Do you want to join a market leading business who encourage high work load and opportunities to think differently? My client is a Contractor looking to strengthen their delivery team for the AMP8 funding cycle on their large framework portfolio on behalf of Severn Trent Water The successful Project Engineer's will work with the project managers and construction teams, as well as the sub contractors to ensure the successful on site delivery of complex Non-Infrastructure projects in the water sector. The projects are attached to Wastewater schemes, overseeing packages of work with the aim of improving the quality of discharged Wastewater on sites in the Derby and Nottingham region. Due to the complexities involved, you MUST have experience as a Site...

Production Engineer Derby Circa £50,000 Permanent The Opportunity Are you a seasoned Mechanical Engineer who thrives in a fast-paced production environment? A leading name in the rail industry is looking for a Production Engineer to join their newly expanded Derby facility. This is a high-impact role where you can truly "own the outcome." With significant group investment driving expansion into Passenger, Tram, and Freight markets, you will have the opportunity to influence production efficiencies, mentor junior staff, and play a key role in high-profile bogie overhaul projects. If you are looking for a role with a diverse technical spread and the chance to implement your own process improvements, this is the platform to accelerate your career. Responsibilities: Provide lead engineering support for bogie and wagon overhaul activities, acting as the technical "go-to" for the shop floor. Manually develop and update complex Bills of Materials (BOMs) and manage part...

Project Planner Derby up to £39,000 Permanent The Opportunity Are you a "thinker" who enjoys peeling back the layers of a project plan rather than just inputting data? A leading rail specialist in Derby is looking for a Project Planner to join them during a period of significant expansion. This isn't a role where you will simply follow a manual; it s an opportunity to put your own stamp on the planning function. You will be instrumental in bridging the gap between workshop production and high-level project milestones, helping to navigate "the grey" as the business implements new QMS processes and scales its operations. Responsibilities: Maintain and evolve detailed project plans, ensuring alignment between ERP (Sage) data and MS Project schedules. Take ownership of work order management, ensuring accurate tracking of overhaul activities and vehicle maintenance. Actively support risk management and Estimate at Completion (EAC) reporting to drive informed...

Fabricator / Welder Derby Up to 16.50 per hour (DOE) Temp to Perm Day Shift We are seeking a skilled Fabricator Welder to join our client in Derby. The role will involve the fabrication and welding of bespoke metal and architectural components. Duties: Fabricate metal structures from scratch Both MIG and TIG welding Read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications Completing multi-pass and positional welding on mild steel up to 25mm Operate fabrication equipment such as guillotines, press brakes, rollers, and grinders Measure, cut, and assemble steel and other metals to exact tolerances Inspect finished products for quality assurance and compliance with specifications The occasional working away may be required Experience Required: Strong fabrication experience ideally in a heavy engineering environment Experience with different welding techniques including MIG and TIG Ability to work from detailed...

Principal Bridge Engineer ? UK (Hybrid / Site Travel Required) ? Permanent Competitive Salary + Benefits We are working with a well-established and growing Bridge Engineering specialist consultancy seeking a Principal Bridge Engineer to join their expanding team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional looking to take on a senior, client-facing role with strong career progression prospects. The Role As a Principal Bridge Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering a diverse portfolio of structural engineering projects across multiple sectors. You will be involved in the design, assessment, strengthening, and refurbishment of a wide range of structures, working with various materials. The role also includes investigative and consultancy work, with a strong focus on bridges and structural assets. This is a varied position combining technical delivery, project leadership, and client engagement. Key Responsibilities Lead and deliver...

An established and growing engineering consultancy is seeking a Bridge Inspector / Structural Inspector to support bridge inspection and structural investigation projects across the UK. You will work on a wide range of structures including highway bridges, railway bridges, footbridges, suspension bridges and aqueducts, supporting inspection programmes for both private clients and major infrastructure asset owners. This role offers strong technical exposure and ongoing professional development, including support to achieve LANTRA Bridge Inspection Competence Scheme (BICS) certification if not already held. Key Responsibilities Carry out Safety, General and Principal bridge inspections Conduct visual inspections, drone surveys and close-up inspections Undertake defect surveys, corrosion checks, hammer tap surveys and dimensional measurements Assist with non-destructive testing and structural monitoring Support specialist investigations of reinforced and post-tensioned concrete...

Operations Coordinator Derby up to £32,000 Permanent The Opportunity Are you a proactive "get-it-done" professional who thrives in a fast-paced engineering environment? We are looking for an Operations Coordinator to act as the central engine room for a leading rail specialist in Derby. This isn't a role for someone who wants to sit back; it s for a self-starter who understands the "why" behind their tasks and can work autonomously to ensure site projects are mobilised, tracked, and delivered to the highest standard. With a full order book and a focus on internal progression, this role offers a platform to truly grow your career within a thriving industry. Responsibilities: Project Coordination: Act as the central point of contact between site teams and management, leading the mobilisation and demobilisation of field projects. Planning & Resources: Coordinate the deployment of personnel and equipment, ensuring the right assets are in the right place at the...

Quality Engineer Derby £40,000 - £45,000 Permanent The Opportunity Ford & Stanley are proud to be partnering with a leading rail specialist in Derby to appoint a proactive Quality Engineer . This is a rare "blank canvas" opportunity to join an expanding engineering business that is moving from a reactive to a proactive quality culture. Our client has a full order book and is looking for a specialist who wants to put their own stamp on a Quality Management System. If you enjoy the challenge of identifying root causes and developing new processes from scratch to ensure "Right-First-Time" delivery, this is the perfect career move for you. Responsibilities: Proactive Quality Management: Identify internal non-conformances early to prevent them from becoming external issues; lead 8D investigations and root-cause analysis. System Development: Rather than just following existing rules, you will support the business in writing and developing new quality processes...

Lead Technician Location: Etches Park Depot, Deadmans Road, Derby 12+ Month Initial Contract Pay: 26.92 /hour PAYE 35.98 /hour Umbrella Hours: 4 on 4 off shift pattern. 10 Hour shifts. Combination of Days & Nights (E.g. - 4 days, 4 off, 4 nights) + Opportunity for overtime, Paid at 1.25% This role falls inside IR35 - payment via PAYE or Umbrella Company Function of Role To service, complex fault find and repair Hitachi rolling stock assets Key Responsibilities Maintain the condition of the work site, materials and equipment Adhere to health, safety, environmental & quality practices in the workplace Prepare for and undertake planned and unplanned maintenance activities Confirm that traction and rolling stock assets comply with operational specifications by the use of engineering processes and techniques Read and extract information from traction and rolling stock drawings and specifications Prepare for and undertake the...

Quality Inspector required. Do you have previous experience visually and dimensionally checking components? The Basics: Role: Quality Inspector Location: Derby Shift and Pay: Monday to Thursday 6.00am to 6.00pm (48hrs - days only) 17.41 per hour / 43,455 per annum + Overtime = earnings of 46,000 and upwards achievable Overtime: Paid at x1.5 Mon-Sat and double on Sundays Holidays/Benefits: 25 days + 8 bank holidays, after every 5 years' service an extra day holiday up to a max of 4 days, annual pay rises negotiated yearly, pension, modern work environment, free parking, uniform. Overview: We now require a Quality Inspector to join the inspection department. You will be tasked to inspect machined and fabricated components with hand help measuring tools associated within a precision engineering environment. Working in a modern purpose-built manufacturing facility for a high-end precision engineering business. The ideal candidate / Quality inspector may have some of...

We are looking to recruit an experienced senior infrastructure engineer who has a wealth of experience and knowledge of end point administration using Intune, Autopilot, MS Configuration Manager with Defender and Sentinel for Security. In addition you will need to be an accomplished Infrastructure Engineer who can provide 3rd line support and act as a technical lead on infrastructure projects. You will need have practical experience of Azure, Active Directory, Exchange Online and Office 365. Experience with an infrastructure that includes MacOS and IOS would also be an advantage. This is an opportunity to join an organisation that maintains a up to date technical infrastructure. You will be working in a genuinely varied role that includes BAU support and project work. It is an organisation with an excellent reputation as an employer who have a track record of investing in the training and development of their people and promoting internally whenever possible. Eligo...

Mechanical / Deburring Operative Location: Derby Rate: £15.69p/h PAYE Contract: 3 Month Rolling Shift: Monday to Friday 08:00 - 4:30 We re looking for a Mechanical Assembly Operative to join a busy engineering workshop supporting the build of bespoke conveyor and product handling systems, primarily used within food manufacturing environments. This is a hands-on role working as part of a skilled workshop team, preparing and assembling components to a high standard in line with engineering drawings. Key Responsibilities: De-burr and finish machined components Carry out basic drilling, tapping, and part preparation Assemble mechanical components and sub-assemblies Work from engineering drawings and instructions Maintain quality standards across all work Requirements: Previous experience in a mechanical assembly or workshop environment Strong de-burring and component finishing skills Confident using hand and power tools Ability to read and...

MULTISKILLED MAINTENANCE ENGINEER WEST HALLAM, DERBYSHIRE 4 on 4 off (Blocks - 6-6 / DAYS AND NIGHTS) 52,000 Benefits Bonus dependant on Company Performance Pension Contributions up to 6 and 8% 24 Shifts holiday - ability to increase after length of service 6x Death in Service Other Employee assistance benefits A Market Leading Manufacturer has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer. Working with this well-established brand you will be involved all aspects of Maintenance work within the manufacturing unit. This role offers a stability and security due to the nature of their Industry. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business that really values their employees, and they are looking to like minded individuals with great core values to fit seamlessly into their team. You must be confident in both Mechanical and Electrical Maintenance, as you will be the only engineer on your shift, you must also be...

Fabricator vacancy! Castle Donington based! Day shift only Mon-to-Fri! Full-time temp-to-perm contract! Immediate start! Overview We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Fabricator to join our dynamic team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on bespoke manufacturing projects, creating custom metal products that meet the unique needs of our diverse clients. As a fabricator, you will be responsible for applying your expertise in metal fabrication , MIG welding , and engineering principles to deliver high-quality results. We value diversity, equality, and inclusion and are committed to fostering a culture where all individuals are encouraged and empowered to contribute their unique talents. Responsibilities Interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and engineering designs to create precision metal components and products. Perform MIG welding (some TIG as well) to fabricate, assemble, and repair metal structures and parts. Collaborate...

The basics: Job Titles: Senior Quality Engineer Industry: Precision Engineering Location: Heanor Salary: Up to 52,000 DOE Hours: Monday to Thursday (7.30am-4.30pm) and Fridays (7.30am-2.00pm) Contracted hours: 40 per week Holidays and Benefits: 33 days holiday, Xmas shut down, 7.5% pension, x4 salary death in service. Overview: Working within modern purpose-built manufacturing facilities the Senior Quality Engineer will be working for a precision engineering business that manufacture components and fabrications for the aerospace, nuclear and defence industry. Brief overview of duties: Support the Quality Manager in maintaining certifications. Conduct product and system audits to ensure compliance with regulatory and customer-specific requirements. Compile documentation packs to support product delivery and traceability. Provide engineering support for Visual and CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machine) inspections. Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and...

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer 4on4off, Days & Nights 54,000 - 58,000 Long Eaton, Nottinhgamshire Overview This successful business stands as a prominent and well-established player in their respective industry, delivering high quality products throughout the United Kingdom. They are currently looking for a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join their expanding team. As a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer, what you'll be doing: Identifying failure modes of plant equipment and returning the equipment to operation safely and in a reasonable timescale. Diagnosing and repairing equipment breakdowns. To liaise with engineering day teams to identify and resolve long-term engineering issues. Locating spare parts using the maintenance management system. Collecting and returning spares to stores. Identifying failure modes of electrical equipment and making recommendations to prevent further failures. Obtaining maintenance schedules from...

Manufacturing Engineer Derbyshire £45 000 2pm finish Friday, 4% matched company pension, DIS x2, Medicash healthcare, paid sick leave, 25 days holiday + stats The Company We are supporting an innovative and developing precision engineering organisation, specialising in the machining of large and complex performance-critical components to the aerospace and defence industry. This business has seen over 50% growth over the last 3 years, targeting £14 million turnover in 2025. They continue to expand their capabilities, with a multi-million-pound investment in a new facility, with aims to increase their direct hours by 15% within the next year. With advanced capabilities in both machining and high-integrity fabrications, their state-of-the-art facilities enable them to handle projects of various sizes, up to 9mm diameter, with exceptional precision within a highly regulated, low-volume environment To strengthen their manufacturing capabilities as they continue...

The basics: Role: Mechanical Design Engineer - Automation/Automated machinery Location: Castle Donington Salary: Up to 50,000 DOE Hours: Flex - Monday to Thursday (8hrs) start time between 7.00am and 8.30am and Fridays (6hrs) start time between 7.00am and 8.30am (38hr week) Holidays and Benefits: 33 days, pension 4% by employer, death in service x2 salary Team size/structure: Working in the design team that consist of 5 Design Engineers and reporting to the Engineering Director. Overview: We now require an additional Mechanical Design Engineer to join the team. Working in modern purpose-built manufacturing facilities for a company that manufacture bespoke automated machinery. You will be working in a first-class engineering environment that have processes such as machining, fabrication and a number of outsourced processes also. As the Mechanical Design Engineer you will be working in a technical role managing projects for the customer from start to finish. The...