Astute is exclusively partnering with one of the leaders in industrial cleaning and shockwave solutions within the Power Generation sector to recruit a Trainee Field Technician/ Blasting Operative to join their growing team in Warrington. The Trainee Field Technician role comes with a starting salary of 32,100 with an expected OTE of 40,000. This role will be based out of their main offices in Portsmouth, however it will require extensive travel and staying away throughout the UK 5-6 days a week. If you're have hands-on experience, are comfortable working and staying away regularly and are looking to work for an organisation that offers key development within a really interesting sector, then submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Operations Supervisor you will be responsible for: Joining a team of Blasting Operatives and Engineers working across the UK's power generation sector to provide key industrial cleaning and shockwave...

Job Title: Estimator - Civil Works (Contract Position, Long-Term) Overview We are seeking an experienced Civil Estimator to join our team on a long-term contract basis. The successful candidate will have strong civil construction experience and a proven ability to prepare accurate, detailed cost estimates across a wide range of civil engineering projects. Key Responsibilities Prepare detailed and accurate estimates for civil construction projects, including earthworks, roads, utilities, drainage, structures, and general civil works. Review engineering drawings, specifications, and tender documents to determine project scope and requirements. Perform quantity take-offs and develop cost models for labour, materials, equipment, and subcontractor components. Source and evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotations. Identify project risks, opportunities, and value-engineering options. Participate in tender reviews, bid preparations, and...

Are you a Technical or Scientific Service Engineer looking to concentrate your work within the North-West region? Are you looking to do local site-based customer-facing work, while keeping an element of variety? Due to our rapid expansion, an opportunity has arisen for a Technical Service Engineer / Scientific Support Engineer, to manage our state-of-the-art robotics solutions within the pharmaceutical and biotechnology markets. BASIC SALARY: £52,000 - £56,000 BENEFITS: Monthly £150 On-Call Allowance + £120 for additional call out Company Pension Scheme (minimum employee contribution of 4%, Company will pay 5% and match up to 8%) Performance Bonus 25 Days Annual Holiday (Plus Statutory Days) Group Income Protection Scheme Private Health care including Optical & Dental Life Assurance etc. LOCATION: North-West COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Liverpool, Stockport, Manchester, Wigan, Oldham, Warrington, Knutsford, Altrincham, Wilmslow, Widnes, Lymm,...

Astute's Renewables team is partnering with a UK based renewable energy company who specialises in the development, construction and operation of both Commercial and utility scale solar projects, to recruit an Operations Manager to work flexibly hybrid out of the office in the Warrington area and on sites around the UK. The Operations Manager role comes with a competitive salary depending on experience plus benefits package including car allowance. If you have experience as an Operations Manager leading on the delivery of large-scale renewable projects from early conception through to handover are ready for your next career move, we'd love to hear from you, apply today by submitting your CV. Responsibilities and Duties: Reporting to the Operations Director, you will: Manage the full lifecycle of utility-scale and C&I solar projects from concept to handover. Lead feasibility, planning, design, and other pre-construction activities. Oversee construction works, including...

Job title: Mechanical Engineer Job Type: Permanent Start date: ASAP - Subject to clearance Duration: Permanent Salary: Competitive Location: Warrington, 2 days a week on site Hours of work: 37 hours per week Role Overview This role sits within a multidisciplinary engineering team, supporting the delivery of projects from early design stages through to commissioning and operational support. The Mechanical Engineer will contribute to technical studies, design development, and problem-solving across a range of highly regulated environments. Key Responsibilities Deliver and support mechanical engineering studies across all project phases (FEED, detailed design, construction, commissioning). Develop and review technical documentation such as engineering notes, substantiation reports, process diagrams, layouts, and specification packages. Assist in designing mechanical systems and processes, including mechanical handling, transfer systems, powder handling operations, and...

Job title: Principal Mechanical Engineer - 8 year minimum in the Nuclear sector Job Type: Contractor Start date: ASAP Salary: Competitive Location: Warrington, Cumbria or Abingdon Hours of work: Up to 37 hours per week Role: You'll lead mechanical engineering activities across project lifecycles, including design, manufacture, construction, and commissioning support. Responsibilities include: Producing and reviewing technical documentation (drawings, P&IDs, flow diagrams, specifications). Conducting studies for mechanical handling systems and powder processing in high-activity environments. Liaising with suppliers and stakeholders to ensure design intent is met and mentoring junior team members. Driving technical solutions, continuous improvement, and safe working practices. Requirements: Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline. 8+ years' relevant experience, ideally in nuclear or regulated industries. Chartered engineer (IMechE...

Westlakes Recruit are currently recruiting for a Principal / Senior Mechanical Engineer with a background in the nuclear sector to be engaged on a permanent basis in Hull, Bristol, Warrington, Preston or Leicester with hybrid/remote working. Key duties: Promote effective co-operation across Engineering and other functional teams Assist in effective management of the customer, including liaison and relationship development with existing and new customers, to aid the development of business, resolution of technical and delivery issues, and such that the customer is fully briefed and informed of progress Ensure procedures, codes and standards are correctly identified and applied to engineering and technical activities Ensure task and project risks are communicated and managed appropriately Produce, review and approve calculations, analyses, drawings, models, design basis documentation and technical reports as assigned Assessing the implications of changes, concessions and...

Responsibilities: Perform planned and reactive maintenance on plant equipment to ensure smooth operation. Diagnose faults and prioritise tasks to minimise downtime. Maintain and optimise pumps, valves, compressed air systems, and chemical blending processes. Support engineering projects including installations, commissioning, and relocations. Carry out mechanical fitting, pipework, and pump maintenance tasks. Interpret technical drawings and specifications accurately. Ensure compliance with health and safety standards and record activities in the CMMS system. Key Skills & Experience: Time-served apprenticeship or strong hands-on experience, ideally in chemical or food manufacturing. NVQ/C&G mechanical qualifications (Tig Welding) (HNC/HND desirable). Mechanical fitting skills (welding, pipework, valves, pumps). COMAH experience and knowledge of chemical/stainless-steel fabrication desirable. Ability to read technical drawings and work safely to...

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer - Elec Bias Shift - Days/Nights with 18-day breaks Salary c 52000 + Pension + Medicash + Staff discounts + Performance related bonus Are you a hands-on engineer with a passion for keeping production lines running smoothly? Do you thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoy solving mechanical and electrical challenges? About the Role: As a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring high-speed production equipment operates at peak efficiency. Working on a rotating days/night shift pattern, you will carry out planned preventative maintenance, respond to breakdowns, and support continuous improvement initiatives across the site. Key Responsibilities: Perform reactive and planned maintenance on mechanical and electrical systems Diagnose faults and implement effective solutions to minimise downtime Support installation and commissioning of new equipment Maintain accurate records...

Astute's Nuclear team is partnering with a sustainable infrastructure company that leads on decommissioning and new build projects across the UK to recruit 5 Senior EC&I Engineers on a 52 week contract for its Warrington offices. The Senior EC&I Engineers comes with an hourly rate between 45 - 60 per hour, Inside IR35. Key skills required for the Senior EC&I Engineer role A degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent) Chartership, or working towards chartership Experience in EC&I Engineering design Production of EC&I Design concepts (SLD's, BCD's, Cable Schedules, Layouts, Calculations) Location, day rate and timeframe of the Senior EC&I Engineer role An hourly rate between 45 - 60 per hour (based on experience) Hybrid working 52 week contract Inside IR35 Astute People are acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual...

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. Our Warrington site is also known as the Italian centre of excellence, recent expansion and investment make this site a state-of-the-art manufacturing unit! We produce high quality Italian ready meals for both Tesco & Co-Op. Are you...

Field Service Technician - Electric Powered Vehicles / Equipment 35,000 per year North West DCS Engineering, a specialist recruitment agency, is working with a leading company in the North West who are looking to expand their team with an experienced Field Service Technician. This role involves servicing, maintaining, and diagnosing faults on a wide range of small electric vehicles and lifting equipment. Key Responsibilities Service and repair electric-powered trucks, lifting equipment, and small electric vehicles (12v - 96v systems) Advanced fault finding and diagnostics (field and workshop based) Provide detailed service reports and follow service protocols Manage van stock and collaborate with the technical team Carry out LOLER & thorough examinations where required Build and maintain strong customer relationships Requirements Proven field service experience with an electrical bias Strong background in mechanical and auto-electrical engineering...

VolkerFitzpatrick offers a range and depth of civil engineering, infrastructure and building services. We contribute to vital parts of the nation's life through projects of strategic importance, while delivering those less visible, yet essential, works required by both private and public sectors. We build, renew, maintain highways, airports, railway infrastructure, and commercial, industrial and educational buildings. We are looking for a talented Planner experienced in planning for civil works, to join our Aviation team and work on a portfolio of Aviation projects. Location - Based at our Warrington Office . You will be responsible for: Providing project planning support to the Project Lead and their teams. Ensuring that all clients tender and contractual requirements are understood and complied with in relation to project planning, resource planning and progress planning. Ensuring that the project plans for assigned contracts accurately reflect the technical...

Job title: Principal EC&I Engineer - 7 year minimum in the Nuclear sector Job Type: Contract - 12 months Start date: ASAP Salary: Inside IR35 - rate disclosed once contacted Location: The role is based at one of the client's offices in Warrington, Abingdon, or Cumbria. Hours of work: Up to 37 hours per week Travel: Must be willing to travel to client sites as required. Role Overview The Principal EC&I Engineer will support the delivery of one or more design projects and may lead small EC&I project tasks with the support of other engineers. The role encompasses the full project lifecycle-from concept design through to manufacture, installation, and commissioning. Key Responsibilities Lead or support the delivery of EC&I design work across all project stages. Produce high-quality EC&I design documents and drawings in line with project standards, procedures, and regulatory requirements. Plan, coordinate, and manage design activities to...

Job title: Senior EC&I Engineer - 5 year minimum in the Nuclear sector Job Type: Contract - 12 months Start date: ASAP Salary: Inside IR35 - rate disclosed once contacted Location: The role is based at one of the client's offices in Warrington, Abingdon, or Cumbria. Hours of work: Up to 37 hours per week Travel: Must be willing to travel to client sites as required. Role Overview The Senior EC&I Design Engineer will support the Principal Engineer in delivering complex engineering projects and may take ownership of smaller work packages with assistance from the wider team. The role covers the full lifecycle of EC&I design, from early concept development through detailed design, manufacture, installation, and commissioning. Key Responsibilities Lead or support the delivery of EC&I design work across all project stages. Produce high-quality design documentation, drawings, and calculations in line with project standards and regulatory requirements....