Project Manager Burton 12-Month Contract The Opportunity - Ford & Stanley are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join the site on a 12-month contract, supporting a high-volume engineering programme focused on gearboxes and transmission systems. You will be responsible for overseeing and ensuring delivery from initial scope through to completion, within a technically sensitive rail engineering environment. This is a hands-on, site-based role requiring strong coordination, delivery focus, and the ability to manage complex engineering workstreams. Responsibilities - Manage projects end-to-end, from definition and planning through execution, delivery, and close-out Coordinate closely with engineering, production, supply chain, quality, and site teams to drive progress Deliver projects involving gearboxes, drivetrains, and transmission systems, ensuring technical requirements are clearly understood Maintain and update project plans, schedules, actions, and risk...

Ready to find the right role for you? Grade: 4.2 Hours: 48 hours per week, 12hr shifts 4 on 4 off working on a rotating shift pattern that includes weekends and Public Holidays Location: Staffordshire Energy Recovery Facility at Four Ashes, Staffordshire. When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources and help it become a better place for everyone. As a Shift Plant Operator you'll be pushing for innovative solutions to create a more sustainable future for all. We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture. What we can offer you; 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays Access to our company/people's pension scheme Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us...

Test Cell Engineer Location: Barton under Needwood Pay Rate: £17.00 per hour (PAYE), increasing to £18.79 per hour (PAYE) after 12 weeks Job Overview We are currently recruiting a Test Cell Engineer to support the testing and validation of rail-based power products, including diesel engines, transmissions, powerpacks, and cooler groups. This is a hands-on role suited to someone with a strong mechanical and electrical background and an interest in rail engineering. You will work within a production testing environment, using computer-controlled test cells to ensure products meet all required specifications and quality standards. Key Responsibilities Installation, setup, and testing of production power products within test cells, following detailed work instructions Ensure all products fully meet defined testing requirements Accurately record test data to ensure full traceability Assist with developing testing requirements for future products Diagnose and...

Quantity Surveyor - Lichfield, UK (Contract, Hybrid work pattern) Our client is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a specialist commercial team delivering high-value facilities management projects across a large UK estate. This is an excellent opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor who enjoys working autonomously, influencing business cases and providing robust cost intelligence on complex programmes valued in excess of 100m. Key Responsibilities As a Quantity Surveyor, you will play a critical role in producing should-cost models, pricing booklets and tender evaluations that directly support strategic investment decisions. Working closely with commercial and wider project teams, the Quantity Surveyor will apply strong analytical skills and commercial judgement to ensure accuracy, value for money and confidence in cost forecasting. Key responsibilities include: Produce detailed should-cost models using in-house historical cost data and BCIS benchmarks. Develop...

Ready to find the right role for you? Grade: 4.1 Hours: 40 hours per week Location: Enterprise Drive Four Ashes Staffordshire WV10 7DF When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources and help it become a better place for everyone. As an Electro Mechanical Technician you'll be pushing for innovative solutions to create a more sustainable future for all. We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture. What we can offer you; 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays Access to our company/people's pension scheme Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to 24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members...

Mechanical Engineer HVAC & Customer Support Barton-Under-Needwood Are you a Mechanical Engineer with HVAC expertise who enjoys solving complex engineering problems and seeing your work make a real impact on product performance? This role offers the chance to work within a dynamic engineering environment supporting the overhaul and performance of HVAC systems in a safety-critical industry. You ll sit at the heart of engineering, production, and customer support providing hands-on technical solutions and influencing continuous improvement across mechanical systems. From shop floor support to failure investigations and design updates, this is a varied and engaging position where your input will directly shape outcomes. What you ll be doing: Providing mechanical engineering expertise with a focus on HVAC systems Supporting technical issues across production, quality, and procurement teams Creating and updating technical drawings, 3D models, and documentation Managing...

Senior Electrician / Supervisor Location: Stoke-on-Trent (Distribution Site) Contract: Permanent Salary: 45,879.67 per annum + benefits About the Company We're working with a leading UK-wide engineering and facilities services provider that supports large-scale distribution and logistics operations. The business has a strong reputation for delivering high standards of maintenance and compliance, with ongoing investment in people, training, and long-term career development. The Role This is a hands-on leadership role based at a busy distribution site in Stoke-on-Trent. You'll play a key part in keeping the site running efficiently by delivering and overseeing both planned and reactive maintenance. You'll act as the main engineering contact on site, balancing time on the tools with supervision, coordination, and communication with both the client and internal teams. Key Responsibilities Maintenance Delivery Carry out and oversee planned maintenance and...

Electrical Engineer HVAC & Customer Support Barton-Under-Needwood Are you an Electrical Engineer with HVAC expertise looking to step into a role where your technical decisions directly impact product performance, reliability, and customer satisfaction? This is an opportunity to join a highly regarded engineering function supporting the overhaul of HVAC systems within a complex, safety-critical environment. You ll play a key role bridging engineering, production, and customer support working on real-world challenges across rolling stock systems and components. You ll be involved in everything from resolving production issues on the shop floor to leading failure investigations and influencing design improvements. This is a hands-on, varied position where no two days look the same. What you ll be doing: Providing electrical engineering expertise with a focus on HVAC systems Supporting day-to-day technical issues across production, quality, and procurement Creating and...

Principal Hardware Engineer Location: Stafford (Hybrid - 3 days per week in the office) Salary: Up to 65,000 (depending on experience) Contract: Full-time About the Role We are seeking an experienced Principal Hardware Engineer to take full technical ownership across a portfolio of complex engineering projects within the nuclear and defence sectors. This is a senior leadership role combining deep technical expertise with responsibility for project delivery, team leadership, and continuous improvement. You will lead and mentor engineering teams, ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget, and maintain the highest standards of safety, quality, and compliance in a highly regulated environment. Key Responsibilities Lead engineering delivery across multiple concurrent projects Take technical ownership to ensure scope, cost, schedule and quality targets are met Line manage, mentor and develop engineers, providing technical leadership and direction...

Labourer £15.00 PAYE per hour 6-month contract Burton upon Trent Days only with early Friday finish Hours: 07:00 to 16:00 Monday to Thursday 07:00 to 13:00 Friday The Role We are recruiting a Labourer to support a busy Rail organisation in Burton upon Trent. This hands-on role involves steam bay cleaning, packing and wrapping parts, operating site equipment, and carrying out general Labouring duties within a regulated engineering environment Key Duties Wash/clean vehicles such as rafts, engines, rafts frames and transmissions using pressured washer equipment Prepare machinery/vehicles for delivery Must be able to pack and shrink wrap products Must be able to assist in site maintenance as needed i.e. litter picking, compact and bale waste Essential Skills Experience working in a fast paced, deadline driven engineering environment You should be able to load and unload materials and equipment across the site Clear focus on safety, quality and...

Sub Assembler £16.11 PAYE per hour rising to £17.04 after 13 weeks 6-month contract Burton upon Trent Days only with early Friday finish Hours: 07:00 to 16:00 Monday to Thursday 07:00 to 13:00 Friday The Role We are recruiting a Sub Assembler to join a busy Machine Shop within a well established rail engineering organisation based in Burton upon Trent. This hands on role involves the disassembly, reassembly and rebuilding of diesel engine sub assemblies, including compressors and water pumps, supporting the production of Cummins and MTU diesel engines to rail industry standards. You will work within a structured engineering environment, rotating across tasks and workstations to support production targets while maintaining safety, quality and housekeeping standards. Key Duties • Disassembly and reassembly of diesel engine components and sub assemblies • Rebuilding compressors, water pumps and other mechanical components • Rotating through multiple workstations...

Warehouse Operative £14.54 per hour Paye Location: Burton upon Trent Monday - Thursday 7am - 4pm. Friday 7am - 1pm Overtime available 6 month Contract Situation We are seeking skilled Warehouse Operatives to perform tasks for an organisation that specialises in maintenance, refurbishment, overhauls and modifications of rolling stock components Role and Responsibilities: This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Warehouse Operative with Bendi FLT experience to join a forward thinking rail maintenance organisation during a pivotal period of growth and transformation. You ll play a key role in supporting a well organised, efficient, and safety focused warehouse environment. In this hands on role, you ll take responsibility for ensuring stock is accurately stored and managed, identifying and reporting any health and safety concerns, and confidently operating forklifts to keep materials moving smoothly across the warehouse and stores. Your contribution as a...

Mechanical Fitter £16.72 per hour 6 month contract Burton upon Trent Days only with early Friday finish Hours: 07:00 to 16:00 Monday to Thursday 07:00 to 13:00 Friday The Role We are recruiting a Mechanical Fitter to support a busy Fuel Shop operation based in Burton upon Trent. This is a hands on position within a regulated engineering environment, focused on the inspection, installation, testing, fault finding and maintenance of fuel systems and associated test equipment supporting engine testing activity. Key Duties Fault find and diagnose fuel system issues linked to testing operations Install, inspect and repair fuel systems and associated components Test fuel pumps and injectors, accurately recording results Carry out routine and preventative maintenance on test rigs Essential Skills Experience working in a fast paced, deadline driven engineering environment Good knowledge of fuel system components including pumps and injectors Clear focus...

Service & Maintenance Engineer - Level 2 Are you a skilled engineer looking for a dynamic role in the rental energy sector? We are seeking a proactive Service & Maintenance Engineer (Level 2) to join our Power Rental team. You will play a key role in delivering high-quality electric power projects across the UK and Ireland. The Role As an Individual Contributor within our Operations department, you will ensure our rental equipment-including generators, load-banks, and transformer's in peak condition to support our diverse client base. Key Responsibilities: Maintenance & Inspection (20%): Inspect, service, and maintain rental equipment (generators, fuel tanks, load-banks, etc.) according to strict schedules. Site Leadership (20%): Lead site installations, commissioning, and decommissioning of rental solutions, including the synchronisation of multiple generators. Technical Support (25%): Perform in-depth repairs and troubleshoot complex technical...

Engine Builder Rail Industry Location: Burton-on-Trent Contract: 6 month contract Hours of Work: Monday to Thursday: 7:00am 4:00pm Friday: 7:00am 1:00pm About the Role We are currently recruiting Engine Builders to support rail industry operations based in Burton-on-Trent . This is an excellent opportunity to work within a high-quality engineering environment, carrying out the strip-down, rebuild and assembly of rail engine components, while maintaining strict safety and quality standards. You will join a supportive and skilled engineering team, committed to excellence, continuous improvement, and safe working practices within the rail sector. Key Responsibilities As an Engine Builder, your duties will include: Stripping and rebuilding mechanical engine components in line with work instructions Working accurately to OEM manuals and technical documentation Reading and interpreting assembly specifications to plan and complete build activities Verifying...

Production Engineer £55,000 £60,000 Barton Under Needwood / Burton Upon Trent A £40m investment. A manufacturing site is still being built. A rare opportunity to shape how a facility operates from day one. This is not a steady-state production role. This is an opportunity to join a major rail engineering organisation at a pivotal moment as it delivers a brand-new manufacturing and overhaul facility, set to become one of the largest rail hubs in the UK and Europe. Why this role stands out This is a build-phase environment not maintenance. You won t inherit processes. You ll help create them. With multiple product lines being relocated into a purpose-built, state-of-the-art facility, this role gives you the chance to: Influence how production is set up and run Solve real operational problems as they emerge Work directly with shop floor teams to drive performance Play a key role in the successful launch of a major UK engineering...

The Opportunity: Supplier Relations Coordinator Contract: Permanent Location: Cannock The Briggs Equipment Group is a leading provider of asset management and maintenance solutions across the UK and Ireland. If you don t feel like you meet all of the role criteria outlined below please don t let that discourage you from applying. The Impact you will have: Own the full supplier onboarding journey, ensuring every partner meets governance, compliance, SHEQ, ESG, and Briggs operational standards from day one. Champion supplier performance, maintaining SLAs, KPIs, insurance, and policy compliance while driving a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Lead data?driven performance reporting, using scorecards, analytics, and trend insights to highlight risks, opportunities, and improvement actions. Run structured supplier engagement, including QBRs, performance reviews, and cross?functional stakeholder meetings with clear actions and...

Facilities Project Engineer Location: Stafford (On-site) Pay Rate: Up to 22.00 per hour Contract Length: 6 Months (Full-Time) Shift: Monday - Thursday, 06:45 am - 04:30 pm (Flexibility for overtime required) The Role Are you a proactive Engineer with a background in construction or infrastructure? We are looking for a Facilities Project Engineer to join our team in Stafford. You will own and manage a variety of facility improvement projects, focusing on site infrastructure, machinery, and health and safety upgrades. This is a dynamic role where you will be responsible for taking projects from initial scope through to final handover, ensuring every milestone is met with precision and a safety-first mindset. Key Responsibilities Project Delivery: Lead building and systems projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to high-quality standards. Safety & Compliance: Develop and review project documentation, including scopes, technical drawings,...

Astute are partnered with Capula, part of the EDF Group, a long-established and highly reputable system integration specialist operating across energy, water, renewables and manufacturing sectors. Due to continued growth, Capula are looking for a Project Manager to join their Energy team, based in Stone with flexible working available. This is a delivery-focused role managing upgrade and modification projects for Transmission substation protection and control systems, primarily for National Grid and other Power Transmission clients. As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for delivering complex engineering projects safely, on time, within budget, and to customer expectations. Responsibilities and duties of the Project Manager role As the Project Manager, you will be: Managing multiple projects ranging from 50K to 2M from start to finish Delivering projects to scope, budget, quality, and programme targets Owning full financial responsibility for assigned...

Astute are partnered with Capula, part of the Dalkia Group, a long-established and highly reputable system integration specialist operating across energy, water, renewables and manufacturing sectors. Due to continued growth, Capula are looking for a Senior Project Manager to join their Nuclear division, based in Stone with flexible working available. This is a senior leadership role, responsible for delivering a portfolio of complex, high-value projects within the Nuclear sector, involving full turnkey solutions across PLC/SCADA and safety-critical systems. As a Senior Project Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards, while leading and developing multi-disciplinary engineering teams. Responsibilities and duties of the Senior Nuclear Project Manager role As the Senior Project Manager, you will be: Managing a portfolio of projects with cumulative values of several million...