Do you have previous experience working as a Production Manager / Operations Manager within a mechanical and electrical assembly environment? If so then please read on. The basics: Job Title: Production Manager - assembly operations Pay: up to 60,000 DOE Location: Castle Donington Hours: Flex - Monday to Thursday 8hrs start time between 7am and 8:30am and Fridays 6hrs start time between 7am and 8:30am (38hr week) Holidays and Benefits: 33 days, pension 4% by employer, death in service x2 salary Team size/structure: Managing a team of approx. 20 - machining, quality, planning/purchasing, assembly build, stores, electrical assembly. Reporting to the Operations Director. Environment: Manufacturing - Assembly/mechanical and electrical machine building Overview: Working in a modern, clean and purpose-built manufacturing facility we now require a Production Manager to work closely with the senior leadership team. You will be tasked to manage the production teams to ensure...

The basics: Job Title: Technical Product Manager Industry: Industrial & Workshop Location: Loughborough (Site Based) Pay: Up to 55,000 DOE Hours: Monday - Friday (Office Hours) Holidays and Benefits: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, company pension scheme, company sick pay scheme, employee discount, free parking, role-based training + bonus scheme Overview: We now require a Technical Product Manager for our machinery focused client to lead the Technical Team in developing and launching new products to market, maintain technical documentation, understand and resolve quality assurance issues and ensure that product conformity documentation is accurate and up to date. Key responsibilities of the Technical Product Manager role: Lead the Technical Team in all aspects of New Product Development (NPD) and Existing Product Development (EPD) Drive continuous product quality improvement by analysing product performance, factory quality data and...

is working with a specialist engineering business that manufactures and supplies control solutions across various sectors. Due to continued growth, the company is seeking an Installation & Commissioning Engineer to support both site-based and workshop operations. About the role: This is a hands-on, field-based role involving the installation, commissioning, and servicing. The role will involve working at customer sites across the UK as well as supporting workshop activities. This opportunity would suit a practical engineer with strong mechanical skills who enjoys problem-solving and working in a varied environment. Travel is required, including occasional periods working away from home. Key Responsibilities: • Commission on customer sites, including system checks, snag resolution, and fault finding • Install systems and associated equipment in line with project specifications and procedures • Carry out servicing, inspection, and maintenance of emissions...

Field Service Engineer - Full training provided Location: Home-based - Nottingham, Leicester, Northampton, Derby, Loughborough, Coventry or surrounding areas Salary: 32,000 Basic OTE: 45,000+ Are you a hands-on engineer looking for a stable, nationwide field role with high earning potential? We are recruiting for a dedicated PPM Service Engineer to join a specialised team who focus solely on a major national supermarket contract. This role is perfect for someone with solid mechanical and basic electrical skills who is eager to learn and willing to travel. The Role You will be responsible for the Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) of small to mid-sized compactors and balers, ensuring safety, functionality, and maintaining great relationships with site managers. Key Responsibilities: Conducting PPMs on vertical and horizontal balers across the UK mainland. Troubleshooting and resolving basic electrical and hydraulic issues. Providing clear service...

Maintenance Manager, £55,000, Loughborough, Why join? Develop the maintenance department from scratch This will be your project. Joining a small but ambitious team with exciting plans. Opportunity to work within the highly resilient metal processing market Work for a general manager who provides trust and flexibility to their employees. ATA are working with a growing business operating within the scrap metal industry, where they buy, shred and repurpose copper wiring and other metals. They form part of a larger group of 10 sites, turning over £54milion per annum. This facility ranks among the top three highest-volume processing sites in the UK from a single location. The role This role is perfect for an ambitious Senior Maintenance Engineer, Maintenance Supervisor, or Maintenance Manager seeking the opportunity to shape a maintenance function as their own. You'll be given the autonomy to build the department from the ground up designing and implementing the PPM...

Electrician Position Details: Job Title: Electrician Location: LEICESTER Rate: 24 - 26 Contract Length: Long term Start Date: ASAP Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30-5:00 Requirements: ECS card full PPE Proven experience Ability to work alone without supervision Strong understanding of site protocols and health and safety Apply now to register your interest. Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

Job Opportunity: Delivery Driver II Location: Loughborough - Bishop Meadow Road Pay Rate: 16.00 per hour Position Type: Full-time, Hours: 40.5 hours per week Monday to Friday, 4:00 AM to 12:00 PM (Overtime available) Position Summary We are seeking a professional and reliable Delivery Driver II to join our team in Loughborough. In this role, you will be responsible for the safe delivery and collection of company goods to and from customers and suppliers. You will play a vital role in planning and operating efficient routes while maintaining high customer satisfaction. Key Responsibilities Deliveries & Collections: Safely transport and collect goods, coordinating empty chemical bottle collections from route customers. Route Operations: Sort parcels into proper mode, route, and drop sequences. Assist supervisors with route planning and remain flexible to change delivery routes at short notice. Vehicle & Safety Compliance: Complete daily...

We are seeking an experienced Estates and Facilities Maintenance Technician with Plumbing experience to join our busy Estates department. This is a fixed term opportunity until 31st December 2026, with the potential to become permanent. This role will provide essential maintenance services across our whole estate of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. The successful candidate will possess a diverse range of maintenance and repair skills in line with a commercial property portfolio. Your key responsibilities will include undertaking property maintenance tasks, managing inventory records, assisting in developing work specifications, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. The primary objective is to maintain premises in a condition that meets the high standards of the Service and supports the efficient delivery of services to the public. If you have a strong focus on high quality maintenance solutions and attention to detail as well as proactive...

Astute's Power Team is partnered with a market-leading Energy company, to recruit for a Shift Team Leader to join their Biomass Combined Heat and Power (CHP) Plant just south of Nottingham. The vital Shift Team Leader role comes with a competitive salary + overtime + benefits. If you're a Shift Team Leader or Assistant Shift Team Leader/Operations Technician looking to progress your career and are looking to work for a leading organisation who invests in training and professional development of their employees, then upload your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will be responsible for: Leadership of the Operations Team and the safe and efficient operation of the plant Ensuring the plant is operating within its parameters whilst complying with strict HSE rules and regulations as well as company policies and procedures Leading the sites safety systems including the permit to work system and acting as an...

Test & Commissioning Manager with a Automation/Manufacturing & Engineering background only, no IT £380 - £400 per day per hour (Outside IR35) Initial 6-month contract (Monday to Friday ) CSCS / ECS Card Required You will be responsible for the following: • Develop and execute testing strategies and documentation, including Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), Tests on Completion, and Performance Tests. • Plan and conduct on-site testing, both internally and in customer-witnessed scenarios. • Ensure delivered systems meet as sold specifications and align with customer needs. Escalate any identified gaps to the Lead System Integration Manager (SIM). • Validate safety systems, material flow, and messaging between PLC and WMS/WCS systems. • Own and manage the testing issue punch list using tools like Jira, including prioritising, resolving, and escalating issues. • Work closely with stakeholders to re-test and confirm defect resolution. • Conduct volume and stress...

Domestic Plumber Ganymede Energy is recruiting for a leading private provider of heating and maintenance services for residential properties across the UK. They are the second-largest home care maintenance company in the country, following British Gas. With a strong presence and continuous growth, who currently employs over 350 engineers. Established in 1992, the company brings decades of industry experience and offers excellent training facilities nationwide. Their training programs are comprehensive, safety-focused, and tailored to support individual employee development and career progression. You ll be part of a fun, friendly, and inclusive work environment where everyone s contribution is valued. Employees are encouraged to recognise and celebrate success. The company fosters an open and engaged culture, giving everyone a voice and the chance to make a meaningful impact on both the business and customers lives. The Role: This role involves working in private...

Location; Leicester Are you a Maintenance Engineer looking for a better work-life balance without sacrificing technical challenge? Would you like to work a 4-day working week with no weekends , while maintaining and improving advanced CNC machinery, robotic cells and automated manufacturing equipment? We are working with a leading aerospace manufacturing business in Leicester that is continuing to grow following increased customer demand and investment across the site. As a result, the engineering team is expanding and looking to recruit two Maintenance Engineers to support ongoing production and future growth. This is an excellent opportunity for either an electrically biased or mechanically biased engineer who enjoys fault finding, problem solving and working on technically advanced equipment. The site operates a wide range of CNC machinery, automation systems and robotic cells, ensuring no two days are the same. The engineering team has built a strong reputation...

Panel Wirer Up to 45,000 Profit Share Scheme Training & Development A Panel Wirer opportunity has arisen with an established engineering and manufacturing business based in Leicester. Supplying bespoke engineered products and systems to customers across a range of demanding industries, the company continues to invest in its people, technology, and production capability. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Panel Wirer to support the build, wiring, and testing of electrical control systems. In return, the successful individual will receive a salary of up to 45,000, ongoing training and development, varied project work and long-term career opportunities within a growing business. Panel Wirer responsibilities include - Wiring and assembling electrical control panels from engineering drawings and schematics. Installing electrical components including relays, contactors, PLCs, drives and associated control equipment. Carrying out electrical testing,...

Bid Estimator/ Engineer 50K- 60K per annum Leicestershire area This role is suitable for experienced Project Engineers, Design Engineers, Sales Manager or Senior Site Engineers aiming to shift into a pre-construction, bid-focused position. Position Overview Reporting to the Project Manager or Head of Operations, this role involves leading the technical preparation, costing, and development of commercially competitive proposals and quotations for Mechanical, Electrical, and Automation projects of diverse scale and complexity, ensuring compliance with current legislation and internal processes. You will spearhead the pre-contract engineering activities, collaborating closely with Sales, Design, Procurement, and Project Delivery teams to define accurate project scopes, establish reliable cost models, and ensure a seamless handover from bidding stage to project execution. Candidate Profile Ideal candidates will have a solid engineering foundation in...

Job Opportunity: Recycling Technician Are you an experienced forklift driver with strong attention to detail and solid IT skills? We are seeking a Recycling Technician to join our Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) team for a 12-month contract in Loughborough. In this role, you will play a crucial part in managing onsite waste centre operations, reconciling customer records, and maintaining a safe, orderly working environment. Role Overview Job Title: Recycling Technician Location: Loughborough - Bishop Meadow Road (Onsite) Pay Rate: 13.20 per hour (AWD/AWR Salary Equivalent: 25,740.00) Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week Shift Pattern: Monday - Friday, 08:00 - 16:00 Duration: 12-month contract Start Date: ASAP Key Responsibilities As a Recycling Technician, you will split your time between hands-on waste management and electronic record-keeping. Your day-to-day tasks will include: Waste & Recycling Management: Offloading delivery...

Electrical Test & Commissioning Engineer Location: Coalville, Leicestershire Contract Length: 3 6 Months (Potential Extension) Rate: £400 £450 per day/Night Outside IR35 Start Date: August Shift Pattern: 7am to 5pm and the odd Night Shift The Opportunity We are currently recruiting experienced Electrical Test & Commissioning Engineers to support a major warehouse automation project in Coalville, Leicestershire. Working on behalf of a global leader in automated material handling and intralogistics solutions, you will play a key role in the testing, commissioning, and final delivery of a state-of-the-art automated distribution centre for one of the UK's largest retailers. This is an excellent opportunity to join a long-term automation project involving advanced conveyor systems, automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS), robotics, controls systems, and warehouse software integration. Key Responsibilities Carry out electrical testing and...

Commissioning & Test Lead Automation Systems Coalville, Leicestershire £400/day (Days) £450/day (Nights) UK Site Based (Ongoing Contract) To start in August 6 month rolling contract Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Commissioning & Test Lead to take ownership of on-site testing activities for a large-scale automated material handling system in Coalville, Leicestershire . You will lead Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), performance testing, and system validation to ensure the solution meets design specifications and required throughput. There is already a strong team on site and a long-term pipeline of work. Key Responsibilities Lead Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), completion, and performance testing Validate system flow across PLC, WMS/WCS, and controls integration Manage and drive resolution of defect/punch lists (e.g. Jira) Coordinate troubleshooting and issue resolution with engineering teams Conduct volume and stress testing to...

Are you mechanically inclined and have an interest in engineering? Do you have any previous experience in a role that involves basic mechanical skills working with nuts, bolts and general tools? If so, then please read on. The basics: Job Title: Mechanical Assembly Fitter Industry: Manufacturing Hours: Monday to Thursday 6am to 2:30pm and Fridays 6am to 11am Role: Permanent Pay Rates: Dependent on experience Level 1: 15.83, Level 2: 16.15, Level 3: 16.46 Level 4: 16.76, Level 5: 17.07, Level 6: 18.31 Starting pay usually 16.46 per hour x 37hr week = 31669 per annum + Overtime = Earnings of 37000 achievable. Hourly rates increase with skill set via the companies skills matrix. Overtime rates: 1.5 Mon-Sat and Double time on Sundays. Location: Near to Coalville Benefits - 33 days holiday, free onsite parking, onsite canteen, pension 5% paid by employer, life insurance x3 of salary , childcare vouchers. Overview: Working for a large manufacturing business that...

Welder and Fabricator Leicester Based 13 weeks Temp to Permanent Monday to Friday 7am to 4pm £16ph to £19ph depending on experience Key Responsibilities Carry out MIG and TIG welding on a range of materials, with a focus on stainless steel Fabricate components from engineering drawings, including heavy gauge materials (up to 20mm) Work across both fabrication and welding, maintaining a 50/50 split in duties Assemble fabricated parts into finished industrial weighing equipment Read and interpret technical drawings and specifications accurately Ensure all work meets quality standards and is completed to a high level of precision Support the wider production process, including mechanical assembly and basic electrical elements where required Maintain a clean, safe, and organised working environment The Welder Fabricator must possess the following: Proven welding and fabricating experience in an industrial setting Experience with welding Stainless Steel,...

Mechanical Maintenance Fitter Salary: £52,500 OTE £60,000+ Benefits: 10% Pension Bonus Scheme Premium Overtime Generous Holidays Full Training Provided Shifts: 4 on 4 off (Days & Nights) The Company Join a leading UK manufacturer with over 80 years of success and significant investment in its people, equipment, and facilities. With a strong order book and excellent long-term prospects, this is a secure opportunity offering genuine career progression and ongoing training. The Role As a Mechanical Maintenance Fitter, you'll be responsible for maintaining and repairing a range of automated production machinery, including conveyors, presses, pumps, gearboxes, hydraulics and pneumatics. Key duties include: Planned preventative maintenance (PPM) Mechanical fault finding and breakdown repairs Maintaining conveyors, bearings, motors, pumps and gearboxes Supporting continuous improvement projects Working within a large, supportive engineering team...