As an Engineering Support Operative, you will play a key role in keeping essential machinery and automated systems running smoothly. Working alongside a skilled, multi-disciplined engineering team, you'll support routine maintenance activities, help prevent faults, and contribute to high equipment availability and safe operation. Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Change Manager - Contract Role (Milton Keynes, Hybrid) Overview We are seeking an experienced Change Manager for a contract position based in Milton Keynes (hybrid working). This role sits within a high-profile national programme and requires a candidate with significant experience in rail and engineering environments , ideally with direct exposure to Network Rail (NR) operations, standards, and organisational structures. You will be embedded within a Change Team that works closely with large-scale engineering and maintenance functions across the network, engaging daily with heavy engineering and frontline maintenance colleagues. This industry-specific experience is essential . Key Requirements Rail and engineering background is mandatory. Relevant Network Rail (NR) experience or experience within comparable rail infrastructure organisations. Ability to operate confidently within large national engineering, maintenance, and operational teams. High...

Are you a hands-on senior engineer ready to lead technical innovation in a high-growth SaaS company? You ll be joining a leading software provider supporting the hospitality and higher education sectors, scaling their payment systems function as the business expands globally. With 15% year-on-year growth and a modern tech stack, this is your chance to shape scalable cloud solutions and mentor a strong engineering team. You ll design and implement cloud-native services in AWS, architect solutions using CQRS and event-driven patterns, and lead code and architecture reviews. This role offers a rare blend of hands-on development, leadership, and strategic input within a business that values engineering excellence and innovation. Role: Senior Engineering Team Leader Location: Milton Keynes / Hybrid (1 day per week in office) Salary: Up to £75,000 Ideally, you ll have: Proven experience in C# / .Net software development Hands-on AWS engineering and cloud architecture...

As our Engineering Manager, do you want to lead design, R&D, NPI and Production Engineering for our site in Bedfordshire. Part of a Global group developing capital equipment for the aviation industry and due to internal promotion, we have this opportunity available to reshape our engineering department and help grow our business to the next level. We can support your growth and career development. BASIC SALARY: Up to £85,000, dependant on your relevant experience BENEFITS: Personal and company bonus (£5000-£7000) Private Medical 25 Days Holiday & Bank Holidays LOCATION: Bedford COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Milton Keynes, Northampton, Luton, Leighton Buzzard, Wellingborough, Rugby, Coventry, Kettering, Wellingborough, Corby, St Neots, Huntingdon, Peterborough. JOB DESCRIPTION: Engineering Manager, Head of Engineering, Project Manager - R&D, Capital Equipment, Aviation As our new Engineering Manager, you will lead a large team of talented...

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Project Engineer to join a highly customer centric, successful, international automotive component manufacturing business in Northamptonshire. As a people-oriented organisation, and as a direct result of growth and new business wins, they are keen to hear from driven, well-educated, innovative individuals who are looking to make a difference and make the role their own. If you are a high calibre, energetic individual who is results-oriented and enjoys immersing yourself in a collaborative team environment, then this could be a great career step for you. There is genuine opportunity for development into further management. It is essential that you have at least 2-3 years' experience as Project Engineer / Graduate Project Engineer within an automotive manufacturing environment and exposure to injection moulding manufacturing processes. You will need to be degree educated in an engineering discipline. As you will be working...

Gearbox Mechanic Northampton Permanent Position 30 - 36k Immediate Start Due to a period of growth, our client based in Northampton are looking to add a Gearbox Mechanic to their team. The role is mechanically bias and will involve maintaining a variety of gearboxes and axles. Key Responsibilities: Inspect, diagnose and repair a wide range of gearboxes. Inspect gearbox systems to identify faults and carry out necessary repairs. Fault find and troubleshoot components to pinpoint issues and ensure correct functionality. Maintain accurate records of all work completed. Follow all safety procedures and company guidelines when handling equipment Work collaboratively with team members to ensure efficient workflow and timely job completion. Requirements: Must have some mechanical knowledge (previous gearbox experience is beneficial but not essential). Strong attention to detail and problem solving skills. Ability to work effectively both independently and as...

As a Team Leader, you will manage and coordinate a team of Service Technicians and Engineering Support Operatives, ensuring optimal productivity, equipment availability, and compliance with safety and operational standards. You will act as the first point of escalation, driving rapid issue resolution and championing a high-performing, proactive engineering culture. Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Why Greencore? We're one of the UK's leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make everyday taste better. As a vibrant and fast-moving business, we're proud to employ over 13,300 talented colleagues across 16 manufacturing sites and 17 distribution depots throughout the UK. Together, we bring delicious food to life, from sandwiches, soups, and sushi to cooking sauces, pickles, and ready meals. In FY24, our shared passion helped us achieve revenues of 1.8bn. Our extensive direct-to-store (DTS) network, with 17 depots nationwide, allows us to deliver fresh and frozen food both our own and from trusted partners to thousands of stores every day, ensuring our customers enjoy the very best, whenever and wherever they shop. Here at Northampton, we operate one of the most impressive facilities in Europe, based across a campus of 5 manufacturing units, and we have a team of around 2,000 colleagues making high quality premium products every day. We are the...

Due to continued growth, a specialist manufacturing facility with over 50 years' experience providing end-to-end manufacturing solutions to the plastics industry, is seeking an experienced Injection Moulding Toolmaker / Tooling Engineer. Package: Up to 45,000 Monday-Friday days Life insurance Company pension Training and development opportunities Option to increase annual leave by up to 5 days Reporting to the Technical Director, the successful candidate will play a key role within the Production and Technical teams, looking after prototype and production mould tools for the rubber and plastics industry, as well as associated ancillary equipment and jigs. As a Toolmaker / Tooling Engineer, your duties will include: Managing the modification and repair of tools with internal and external toolmakers where required. Provide solutions to prevent reoccurring damage to certain tools. Work closely with the Technical and Operations team to improve efficiency and processes....

Vehicle Specialist Night Shift Location: Daventry Shift: Monday to Wednesday 20:00-06:00, Thursday 20:00 - 05:00 Salary: £38,000 - £40,000 per annum Are you a skilled vehicle prepper, technician, or bodywork specialist who takes pride in flawless results? We re looking for an experienced professional to become part of a company with over 50 years of excellence in precision paintwork trusted across Formula 1, Formula 3, GT racing, classic restorations, and more. This is your chance to work on some of the most iconic vehicles in the world, apply now if you think this opportunity is for you! Key Responsibilities: Prepare a variety of materials including Fibreglass, Carbon Fibre, Aluminium, Steel, and Plastics. Edge-to-edge filler work, ensuring seamless, high-quality repairs and restorations. Work on high-value projects such as Porsche, Ferrari, Lotus, and Jaguar Replica refinishing and restoration. Specialised race car restoration, including intricate accident repairs...

Electrician (Social Housing) - Milton Keynes Salary: 33,280 - 38,870 per annum (OTE 43,000 - 48,000) Location: Milton Keynes (work within 30 minutes of home address - additional travel paid) Bonus: 1,000 joining bonus An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Electrician to join our client, a leading compliance and safety service provider, working across housing association and local authority properties in the Milton Keynes area. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in electrical testing, inspection, and maintenance within domestic environments, and hold recognised electrical qualifications such as NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds 2360 or 2330, and 18th Edition certification. You will be responsible for carrying out electrical testing, inspections, and remedial repairs to ensure properties meet the latest safety and compliance standards. Duties and Responsibilities Carry out fixed wire installation testing (EICR) at client sites...

Mechanical Design Engineer Required Milton Keynes We are seeking a talented and motivated Mechanical Engineer to join the R&D department, supporting the global group in all new and improving current product roadmap. In this role, you will be responsible for the mechanical design, product build, and testing of new innovative ideas from concept to production. Our overarching goal is to remain industry leaders by staying ahead of the competition. You will play a crucial role in supporting both custom projects and new product development initiatives. Your responsibilities include developing concept designs to pre-production release, reviewing the current product range, and identifying improvements. Additionally, you will actively contribute to daily projects, working on bespoke designs that meet customer requirements and drive our organization's growth. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: New Product Development (NPD): Work closely with Design and Development manager...

Project Procurement Manager - Milton Keynes - Hybrid - £51,000 The Role Due to continued growth and a full order book for years to come, a Rail Engineering expert at restructuring and growing their Procurement Team. They require a Project Procurement Manager to lead the Project Procurement team of 5 Buyers; the role will be a mixture of team leadership/management, hands on procurement involvement and process improvement/implementation. The Opportunity You will be joining a high performing team at a Rail industry expert High degree of autonomy to implement new process and manage the team Wide variety of projects to work on High degree of job security due to continued growth and demand Ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys thriving in a well varied and fast paced environment Location & Working Model Milton Keynes Hybrid - 3 days in office once passed probation Salary £45,000 - £51,000 p/annum Hours: Monday-Thursday: 8am-4pm Friday: 8am-1pm...

Multi-Skilled Engineer Location: Milton Keynes Salary: Up to 58k Contract Type: Permanent Shift Pattern: Continental - Days & Nights We're looking for proactive Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineers to join a fast-paced manufacturing environment based in the Milton Keynes area. You'll be part of a high-performing team responsible for maintaining production efficiency, ensuring equipment reliability, and supporting continuous improvement across modern, high-speed lines. Our Benefits: Competitive salary with regular reviews to reflect your contribution Generous holiday allowance - 22 shifts holiday Health & wellbeing support , including access to mental health resources and a healthcare cash plan Tailored benefits platform offering discounts on tech, travel, fitness, and more Company pension scheme with matched contributions Life assurance to support you and your loved ones Employee savings schemes , including Save As You Earn Exclusive staff...

Position: Electro Mechanical Assembler Location: Milton Keynes Proactive currently have an exciting opportunity for a Electro Mechanical Assembler to begin work for a leading manufacturing and production business in Milton Keynes. Due to rapid company expansion and an ever growing order book, our client is hoping to recruit at least one additional Electro Mechanical Assembler to help ensure the quality and accuracy of the factory's function is well maintained throughout this new and excited influx of work. Key Responsibilities: Assembling mechanical & electrical parts / components with high accuracy Conduct quality checks to ensure products meet specifications. Collaborate with team members to meet production targets. Maintain a clean and organised work area. Adhere to all safety guidelines and protocols. Qualifications and Experience: Previous experience within assembly based work ability to use hand and power tools Strong attention to detail A...

Are you a hands on software engineer looking to join a growing SaaS business with a mission critical product? You ll be joining a respected software provider that supports the hospitality and higher education sectors worldwide. As the company continues to scale and expand its platform, you ll contribute directly to evolving and supporting core product features used globally by hundreds of institutions. You ll work within a collaborative Platform Engineering team - developing and enhancing SaaS features, maintaining high quality standards, and helping ensure the reliability and performance of cloud hosted applications. This role offers a blend of development, collaboration, and opportunity to grow with a company trusted by leading institutions globally. Role: Software Engineer Location: Milton Keynes / Hybrid Salary: £42,500 per year Ideally, you ll have: 3+ years of commercial experience in software engineering Proficiency in at least one of the following: C#...

Field Service Engineer Location: Midlands and London field work (with travel to other parts of England when required) Salary: £39,000 - £47,000 + Overtime (depending on experience). About the Role: We have secured numerous projects with our Rail clients to maintain and troubleshoot systems across our key UK locations. We are seeking skilled Field Service Technicians to join the team and play a critical role in ensuring reliability and safety on rolling stock equipment. Our specialist maintenance teams provide repair and maintenance of rolling stock as well as installation and maintenance of track and infrastructure, ensuring maximum availability and reliability of your services. Key Responsibilities: Investigate, fault-find, and rectify issues on systems at various rail sites. Perform maintenance and troubleshooting tasks (not installation work). Provide technical support and ensure compliance with safety standards. Travel to Midlands/London and other...

Maintenance Engineer Milton Keynes 45,000 - 50,000 - 20 days Holiday and a Bonus scheme Days and Nights Our client is a UK Wide company, with investment to automate the production lines coming up. They are looking for a Maintenance Engineer. Role & Responsibilities: Multiskilled Engineer with electrical fault finding skills Fault Finding on PLCs PPM and reactive maintenance of machinery Experience with inverters, sensors, and conveyors Reading Electrical Drawings Knowledge, Skills & Experience: Competent electrical fault finding skills Engineering Qualification If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'. Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors. Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond...

TXM Recruit is working in partnership with a leading Data Cabling firm, who are looking for Senior Data Engineers to join their business on an exciting new project in Milton Keynes, working with a company who specialize in the installation of copper and fibre network cabling. Due to continued growth, we are now looking to employ a full time Senior Data Cabling Engineer on a permanent basis, to work in Milton Keynes and surrounding areas. Company vehicle and fuel card provided Salary: 35,000 - 37,000 Per annum Hours : Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week. Overtime available. Some projects may require further travel than normal and even staying away on some days during the week. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS CNET Certification Full Uk driving licence ECS/CSCS card (desirable) REQUIRED EXPEREINCE Cat6 - Cat6a Installation & Termination. Installation of Trunking and various other containment. Cabinet changes & tidies Fibre Optic...

Intermediate Mechanical Engineer Location: Milton Keynes (Hybrid) Salary: Around 40,000 About the Company A growing building services consultancy delivering sustainable, high-quality projects across the retail, education, heritage, and industrial sectors, with recent expansion into high-end residential work. The company has grown steadily over the past year, adding new team members and taking on a wider range of projects. They're seeking an Intermediate Mechanical Engineer to bridge the gap between the Technical Director and a team of three graduate/junior engineers. The role is primarily office-based in Milton Keynes, with flexibility for hybrid working. You'll take responsibility for mechanical design delivery, technical supervision, and mentoring, while contributing to a diverse portfolio of projects. Key Responsibilities Lead and deliver mechanical (HVAC) design packages under senior guidance Supervise and mentor junior engineers Coordinate with...