Astute's Power team is partnering with a large-scale European Engineering and Construction company to recruit a Shift Engineer on 2 months for its Cheshire site. The Shift Engineer role comes with a rate of 550- 600 per day. Key skills required for the Shift Engineer role Ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the Flue Gas Treatment System, maintaining all process parameters within defined operational and environmental limits. Monitor plant performance in real time, identify and respond to process deviations, and implement corrective actions to maintain stable operation. Carry out and record shift operations, including detailed log keeping, handovers, and reporting of plant events, abnormalities, and performance issues. Ensure full compliance with site safety procedures, permits to work, environmental regulations, and operational risk assessments, escalating incidents and near misses appropriately. Coordinate with maintenance teams for fault diagnosis,...

My client is a national contractor looking for an experienced and qualified A/C Engineer to to deliver high-quality repairs and maintenance across our UK retail contract portfolio. While the role is air-conditioning focused, a multi-skilled approach with solid mechanical and electrical (M&E) knowledge is essential. As an Air Conditioning Engineer, you will provide planned and reactive maintenance to a variety of retail environments, ensuring all HVAC systems operate safely, efficiently, and in line with service standards. You will work both independently and alongside other engineers or subcontractors to maintain optimal conditions in customer-facing spaces. Benefits will include: Competitive starting salary 44k 47.5 hour week Monday - Friday 26 days holiday (+ bank holidays) Generous pension contribution Life assurance Van + Fuel Card Responsibilities: Working on a portfolio of mixed commercial retail sites Covering Leicester region. Carrying out all the...

An established and forward-thinking multidisciplinary engineering Consultancy is seeking a Senior Technician with strong experience in Revit, CAD and Civil 3D to support the delivery of building-focused engineering projects. The role is based in South Yorkshire, with the office conveniently located just off the motorway, benefiting from excellent transport links and free on-site parking, making it highly accessible for commuting. The Consultancy operates across a broad range of sectors, delivering integrated civil and structural engineering solutions alongside architectural and technical design services. The business is known for working collaboratively with clients, contractors and stakeholders to deliver practical, well-coordinated and technically robust solutions across commercial, industrial, education, healthcare, rail and infrastructure-related developments. Projects range from smaller bespoke schemes through to large, complex developments, offering technical variety and the...

Contract Maintenance Engineer - Leeds Monday to Thursday DAYS only - 10 hour days only Large Manufacturer - Excellent Site - Fully Automated Rate circa 39ph Inside IR35 We are recruiting for a Contract Maintenance Engineer to join a leading, world-class manufacturing business in Leeds. This Maintenance Engineer role is a hands-on position within a highly automated, state-of-the-art production environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a Contract Maintenance Engineer who is looking to work for a company that invests heavily in its people, technology, career opportunities, and training, while maintaining a friendly and supportive team culture. The Role As a Contract Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth running of production through both reactive and planned maintenance across the site. Key Responsibilities: Reactive and planned maintenance across production machinery and process plant Electrical and/or mechanical fault...

Why Greencore? Following the combination with Bakkavor in January 2026, we're one of the UK's leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make every day taste better. As a vibrant and fast-moving business, we're proud to employ over 28,000 talented colleagues across 36 manufacturing sites and 21 distribution depots in the UK and the US. Together, we bring delicious food to life. Our products cover every meal occasion from breakfast through to dinner and dessert, with lunch and snacking in between. In FY25, our shared passion helped us achieve combined revenues of approximately 4bn. Our extensive direct to store (DTS) network, with 17 depots across the UK, allows us to deliver fresh and frozen food both our own and from trusted partners to thousands of stores every day, ensuring consumers enjoy the very best, whenever and wherever they shop. Our site in Kiveton employs over 500 and is the UK's largest quiche bakery, producing more than 42 million quiche...

Join Our Team at Smurfit Westrock! Are you searching for a workplace that values you and your growth? At Smurfit Westrock, we re committed to sustainability, employee well-being, and personal development. About Us We are a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging. Our focus is on the health and safety of our employees, the well-being of our communities, and delivering exceptional service to our customers. We support our team members to reach their full potential in an inclusive environment that values diversity. The Role An opportunity has arisen at Northampton to join the Engineering Team as a Multi-Skilled Engineer with a Mechanical Bias. Working as part of a team of engineers you will work alongside another Shift Engineer to safely provide planned and reactive maintenance on the production lines and plant equipment. Safety is at the heart of everything we do and this role will allow you to develop your innovation and technical skills to implement...

Astute People are working with a leading O&M Contractor who operate a Biomass plant in Rotherham, South Yorkshire. The plant produces around 40MW of power by burning wood waste pellets. As an Operations Technician you will be responsible for the safe & efficient operation of the plant, ensuring compliance with environmental permits and performing first line maintenance. The plant runs 24/7 365 days a year so you will be working a mixture of day & night shifts. If you have the relevant experience (please see below) and are looking for a rewarding role in the Power sector, then please apply. Responsibilities and duties of the Operations Technician role Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will be responsible for: Operate the plant in a safe and efficient manner which includes during normal running, start-ups, and shutdowns along with emergency situations. Monitor the plant through the distributed control system (DCS) to ensure regular supply of fuel into...

Welder Fabricator Leicester 14.50ph Immediate Start Day Shift We are seeking a Welder Fabricator to join our client in Leicester. The role will involve producing bespoke metal and structural components. Key Responsibilities: MIG welding on mild steel Fabricate metal structures from scratch Read and interpret engineering drawings 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 Qualifications & Experience: Proven experience in welding and fabricating within an engineering or manufacturing environment Skilled in MIG welding; TIG welding experience would be a bonus Ability to read and understand technical drawings Apply: Whether you're looking for a fresh start, your next challenge, or a change of environment - we'd like to hear from you....

Job Title: Engineering Apprentice Location : Tees Yard, TS17 7BN Salary: Starting salary of 17,360 per annum with staged uplifts throughout the apprenticeship Job Type: Full Time, Permanent Introduction: Are you looking to start a career in the rail industry? We have an exciting opportunity to join our locomotive maintenance team at Tees Yard as an Engineering Apprentice. During this 36-month apprenticeship, you'll work alongside experienced engineers while studying towards a Level 3 Rail Engineering Technician qualification, gaining hands-on experience maintaining our locomotive and rolling stock fleet. You'll split your time between learning on the depot and attending block release weeks at college to complete the academic elements of the course. Interviews will be held in June with exact dates to be confirmed. Start date 1st September 2026. What will you be doing? During this 36-month apprenticeship, you will gain hands-on experience maintaining and...

HVAC Project Manager Salary: Up to 65,000 + Door to door travel Location: East Midlands with Stay Overs Shift Schedule: Monday - Friday We are looking for an experienced HVAC Project manager to join our growing team. Attend project handover with the relevant estimator Collaborating with the design team, either internally or externally, to coordinate design work and incorporate information gathered from site visits and surveys. Managing projects from inception to completion, including on-site presence and involvement during the commissioning stage. Procuring all necessary materials and services Coordinating labour requirements, which will involve liaising with our own workforce at the ACVR office and/or organising subcontract labour. Ensuring cost control throughout the project and managing valuations and cash flow. Being available for weekend or our-of-hours work if needed, as well as overseeing crane and lifting operation. Providing essential information...

Air Conditioning Installation Engineer Salary: Up to 49,000 + Door to door travel Location: East Midlands with Stay Overs Shift Schedule: Monday - Friday We are looking for an experienced Air Conditioning Installation Engineer to join our growing team. Installation and Commissioning Install and configure air conditioning systems, including compressors, condensers, evaporators, refrigerant lines, and electrical components. Collaborate with clients, contractors, and other stakeholders to determine system requirements, select suitable equipment, and design system layouts. Adhere to installation standards, codes, and safety guidelines during the installation process Preventive Maintenance and repairs Conduct routine inspections, cleaning, and maintenance of air conditioning systems to ensure optimal performance and energy efficiency. Test system controls, thermostats, and sensors to ensure accurate operation. Identify faulty components, electrical...

Our client is one of the fastest growing providers of Cold Chain Logistics. They require a POD Engineer to join their busy team onsite team on a permanent basis. Offering a salary of 52,882 per annum the role is based 5 days out of 7, with a core pattern of Monday to Friday, 08:00am to 17:00pm - there is occasional weekend work. Key Responsibilities: We are seeking a proactive and technically capable POD Engineer to ensure the safe, reliable and efficient operation of the automated conveyor systems that interface with trailers, including powered chains, motors, air systems and associated control components. This role delivers planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive fault response and spare parts management for both fixed automation and trailer-mounted equipment. You will play a key part in maximising uptime, maintaining compliance with site and OEM standards, and supporting the smooth flow of goods through the automated loading process. Ideally based locally to...

Maintenance Engineer - Leeds 4 on 4 off (Days & Nights) Excellent Benefits World-Class Manufacturer This is actually a long term contract role, paying circa 66,000, this includes holiday allowance and pension. Company can wait for your notice i.e. 4 weeks for the right person. We are recruiting for a Maintenance Engineer to join a leading, world-class manufacturing business in Leeds. This Maintenance Engineer role is a hands-on position within a highly automated, state-of-the-art production environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a Maintenance Engineer who is looking to work for a company that invests heavily in its people, technology, career opportunities, and training, while maintaining a friendly and supportive team culture. The Role As a Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth running of production through both reactive and planned maintenance across the site. Key Responsibilities: Reactive and planned maintenance...

Contract Maintenance Engineer - Leeds 4 on 4 off (Days & Nights) Excellent Benefits World-Class Manufacturer Rate 41ph Inside IR35 We are recruiting for a Contract Maintenance Engineer to join a leading, world-class manufacturing business in Leeds. This Maintenance Engineer role is a hands-on position within a highly automated, state-of-the-art production environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a Contract Maintenance Engineer who is looking to work for a company that invests heavily in its people, technology, career opportunities, and training, while maintaining a friendly and supportive team culture. The Role As a Contract Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth running of production through both reactive and planned maintenance across the site. Key Responsibilities: Reactive and planned maintenance across production machinery and process plant Electrical and/or mechanical fault finding and repairs Supporting...

Fantastic opportunity to take ownership of manufacturing engineering processes and equipment to make improvements to production whilst developing new skills and techniques Salary : Circa £43,500 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working : 4-5 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance : British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company bonus : Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension : maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Flexible working: We welcome applicants who...

Astute's Power team is partnering with leading with a Power Generation company to recruit an Operations Technician for its Energy from Waste site in Milton Keynes. The Operations Technician role comes with a starting salary of up to 52,000 + benefits package. If you're a Level 3 qualified operator, with experience on a power station, operating the DCS then upload your CV to apply today Responsibilities and duties of the Operations Technician role Reporting to the Shift Team Leader you will: Ensure compliance with Environmental Permit requirements and report any incidents or breaches. Operate the plant safely and efficiently during normal operations, start-up, shutdown, and emergencies. Follow all Health & Safety, Quality, and Environmental systems and relevant legislation. Participate in site HSE initiatives and contribute to safety forums. Collaborate with the Maintenance Team to maintain optimal plant performance. Mentor and train new personnel...

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Maintenance Electrician to join a leading Facilities Management company, covering sites across Milton Keynes and Daventry. The position will working at static site in Milton Keynes for 4 - 4.5 days per week with the remaining 1 - 0.5 days working in Daventry. A driving license will be required for use of the pool van whilst on standby. This is a permanent, full-time role working Monday to Friday, 8am - 5pm, offering a salary of 38,394.17 per annum. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering both planned and reactive maintenance across multiple distribution sites. Acting as the first point of contact for maintenance issues, you will ensure all systems and equipment are operating efficiently, safely, and in full compliance with current regulations. The ideal candidate will have a strong electrical background, holding qualifications such as NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds in Electrical...

Contract Maintenance Engineer - Leeds 4 on 4 off (Days & Nights) Excellent Benefits World-Class Manufacturer Rate 38/39ph depending on experience We are recruiting for a Contract Maintenance Engineer to join a leading, world-class manufacturing business in Leeds. This Maintenance Engineer role is a hands-on position within a highly automated, state-of-the-art production environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a Contract Maintenance Engineer who is looking to work for a company that invests heavily in its people, technology, career opportunities, and training, while maintaining a friendly and supportive team culture. The Role As a Contract Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth running of production through both reactive and planned maintenance across the site. Key Responsibilities: Reactive and planned maintenance across production machinery and process plant Electrical and/or mechanical fault finding and repairs...

Maintenance Manager Competitive Salary + Bonus + Development Opportunity A well-established advanced manufacturing business in Cheshire is looking to appoint an experienced Maintenance Manager to lead engineering reliability and maintenance strategy at a key production facility. This role offers the opportunity to transform and modernise the site maintenance function, with a particular focus on developing a robust planned preventative maintenance (PPM) strategy across critical furnace and high-temperature process equipment. The business is investing in improving maintenance planning and reliability, including exploring the implementation of a CMMS system, making this an excellent opportunity for an engineering leader who enjoys building systems and driving change. Reporting to the senior operations leadership team, the Maintenance Manager will take responsibility for all maintenance activities across the facility, with a particular focus on critical furnace and...