Total 17 Engineering job vacancies in Hereford, Herefordshire, HR1 2ER

Maintenance Engineer - Hereford

£42,500 Rising to £47,000

Our client is a leading manufacturer that is dedicated to producing products that's quality is recognised as second to none. With a strong order book & growth into various export markets they are looking for a Maintenance Engineer to join their Engineering team.

Role & Responsibilities:

Planned Maintenance inspections, review parts used
Recommend improvements in line with projects and maintenance schedules, carry out safety checks on range of equipment
Monitor plant conditions, report defects, repair of machinery
Generate and maintain compliance to SOP's, risk assessments
Report on plant performance using systems, ensure action on non-conformance issues
Working on a range of valves & Pumps
Supporting production & continuous improvement projects

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

Formal Engineering Qualification - C&G Level 3, NVQ Level 3, Apprenticeship trained
Continuous improvement knowledge
Strong knowledge of good engineering standards
Experience in food, packaging, drink, manufacturing environments


Benefits Package:

£42,500 Rising to £47,000
Hours:- 4 on 4 off days and nights

If you are interested in the role or looking for something similar please contact our Managing Consultant, Emma Hardman

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 to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

The role:

My client is an established key player in the high precision manufacturing technology sector, primarily focused on the design, manufacture and selling of equipment, consumables and knowledge transfer into the global semiconductor, geological and optical engineering markets. Their equipment delivers unrivalled accuracy, precision and repeatability within the market.

Approximately 60% of all systems sold incorporate customer specific engineering content, making their output very low volume and high cost. We sell direct and through dealerships worldwide.
All manufacturing and assembly are conducted on site.

This is an exciting opportunity for a driven Software Engineer or Controls Engineer to directly influence and shape their product through new projects. The successful candidate will be directly involved in the specification and application, controlling the automation and interface of the company's machinery. They are looking for a highly experienced and knowledgeable Software Engineer who can join their Development & Engineering team, and add their knowledge and creativity to a world-class manufacturer.

The Software Engineer will be responsible for creating, managing and updating machine software applications, seeing a project through from Inception to Delivery, contributing to the full product life cycle.
You will work seamlessly with the Development Department, Process Engineering and Manufacturing, and be expected to play a lead role in all software development activities.
Your responsibilities will include:

• Development of software for automation and control of machinery.
• Support on site manufacturing and laboratory facilities.
• Interacting with customers during design and after sales support.
• Work closely with Electrical and Mechanical Engineers.
• Actively working with all departments to identify problems and develop solutions to maximise quality.
• Maintain / continuously improve current product line.
• Generation of supporting documentation, e.g. BoMs / Reports / User Guides.

We're looking for someone who has/is:

• Degree educated (or with equivalent experience) in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electronics or similar.
• Extensive experience using LabVIEW.
• Windows IoT experience.
• Advanced knowledge of hardware integration and industrial communication (EtherCAT, TwinCAT and/or CANopen preferred).

Additional Skills that would benefit the role:

• Experience with PLCs, stepper motors, variable frequency drives.
• Knowledge of other programming languages such as C, C#, C++ or Python.
• Knowledge of EU directives and CE Marking.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail, adaptable and responds well to change.
• Exercises judgement to make decisions within broadly defined practices and policies.
• Able to work in an extremely fast-paced-low volume, high value, high-variation manufacturing environment.

Software packages currently used (experience of these or equivalents beneficial):

• P4V version control.
• E3 electrical engineering software.
• Sage X3 MRP system.
• Q-pulse quality management.
• SolidWorks data management.

They offer:

• Highly Competitive salary.
• Annual bonus (based on company and personal performance).
• Opportunities for development and progression.
• Free on-site car parking with electrical vehicle charge points.
• Generous contributory pension.
• Electrical Car Benefit & Cycle To Work Schemes.

If you are an experienced Software Engineer or Controls Engineer looking for their next career move with this highly successful manufacturer, please contact me on the below details to discuss your current situation confidentially and if the role might be of interest:-

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Maintenance engineer required for one of our growing clients based in Hereford. Please see key details of the role below:

Delivery of the Estates Maintenance Service in accordance with the Service Provider Agreement (PFI). Encompassing all aspects of estates maintenance, including programmed and reactive maintenance, to deliver services that comply with best practice, mandatory and statutory requirements, contractual obligations, and corporate governance.

You will be required to support the:

Delivery of the Estates Maintenance Service, including programmed and reactive maintenance across multiple disciplines.

Ensure compliance with relevant statutory, mandatory, and contractual obligations in the delivery of the Estates Maintenance Service. Evident documentation in support of compliance to be managed and available to satisfy audit requirements.

Ensure application of, and adherence to, the Permit to Work system.

Update and maintain accurate records including, PDA, job dockets and service reports.

Establishment and maintenance of effective communications and working relationships both internally and externally.

Adherence to the site health and safety, quality, and risk management procedures.

Maintenance Engineer - Leominster

£43,000

4 on 4 off days and nights

Holiday built into shift pattern - ONLY WORKING 4 MONTHS OF THE YEAR!

EAP Programme - Cycle to work - Company Pension Scheme - Physio Support and more!!

A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for a Maintenance Engineer to join a UK known manufacturer in the Leominster Area!

With no day ever being the same the Maintenance Engineer role offers genuine long-term progression and career development within a first-class organisation.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Carry out all PPM and reactive maintenance across the site
• Support project development
• Fault finding and diagnostics on mechanical and electrical equipment on site
• Follow all HSE on site and be a champion of this to other staff
• Looking at ways to increase efficiency and decrease downtime

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• PLC knowledge - Siemens S5 - S7
• Fanuc Robot experience - advantages
• Previous work experience in a food / FMCG / Automotive industry

Package and Benefits:

• Working only 4 months of the year
• EAP Program
• Cycle to work
• Company Pension Scheme
• Physio Support

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 to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

PRODUCTION TEST ENGINEER – ROTHERWAS, HEREFORD

If you are looking for a new challenge with a global market leader which designs and manufactures aerospace search and rescue equipment, HR Smith Group of Companies is the one for you. We are a family run business with over 5 decades of experience and are dedicated to finding the perfect solutions for our customers. Currently we are looking for a Production Test Engineer to join us at our Production Facility in Rotherwas to work closely with the Techtest Department Supervisor to ensure production targets and build standards are met.

Requisite capabilities:
The successful candidate will have a sound knowledge of basic electronics and be expected to identify Production test failures and advise to achieve satisfactory rework.
Successful candidates will be responsible for the testing of components and products utilised on airborne Search and Rescue equipment and ideally possess:
• Relevant engineering qualification.
• Sound work ethic.
• A naturally enquiring mind.
• An electronics background is essential.
• Ability to read technical drawings.

Other duties include but are not limited to:
• The operation of test equipment.

Benefits:
• Free onsite parking.
• Free refreshments (tea and coffee).
• Casual dress.
• Company social events.
• Opportunity for company bonuses.
• Cost of living reviews carried out annually by the Directors.
• 20 days holiday plus bank holidays and your birthday off (to be taken any time in the year).
• Long service holiday accrual scheme where you gain 1 extra holiday day per year from 5-10 years’ service up to a maximum of 26 days.
• Life Insurance Scheme – 3x annual salary.

We have a positive, professional and welcoming environment; you will have the opportunity to work within a fully integrated multidisciplinary business. We offer good job security and stability with career development opportunities for the right candidate.

• Full time position.
• Hours are based on a 40-hour week, Monday to Friday 8.00am to 4.30pm with half an hour each day for lunch. No weekend, evening or bank holiday working.
• Salary commensurate with experience.
• Free internal training provided as required.
• Opportunities to progress, promote internally and up skill.
• Due to the nature of the business being a manufacturing environment, working from home arrangements are not available.

If you want to find out more about one of Herefordshire’s largest hi-tech companies then please visit our website; www.hr-smith.com. If you are interested in this role, please email your CV to recruitment@hrsmith.biz.

The HR Department, H R Smith Group of Companies, Unit 416, Tarsmill Court, Rotherwas Industrial Estate, Hereford, HR2 6JZ.

Search International are working with a respected and well-established, family run manufacturer of soft drinks. With over 30 years of successful trading and ambitious growth plans, they are looking for exceptional people to join their team and contribute to the future success of the business.

The Role:

We are looking to recruit experienced multi-skilled Maintenance Engineers to support the engineering department with sound electrical, mechanical and maintenance engineering service to improve production operating efficiencies.

Main duties will include:

· Respond to breakdowns and repair and maintain equipment across all production lines and process areas.

· Responsible for PPM and maintaining correct records within appropriate timescales.

· Undertaking plant strip downs, rebuilds and component repairs.

· Assist with small project works as well as identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.

· PLC troubleshooting or diagnostics, identifying or resolving issues with a programmable logic controller (PLC) system like Siemens, Allen Bradley

· Electrical and mechanical troubleshooting. These diagnostics are performed to identify faults, malfunctions, or abnormalities to determine the root cause and implement appropriate repairs or maintenance procedures to return the line back to production.

· Develop knowledge of production processes and share with other engineers and operatives.

· Candidate requirements:

· Time served apprentice to NVQ 3 in an engineering discipline.

· At least 3 years’ experience within a manufacturing environment.

· Strong electrical and mechanical skills.

· Excellent Health and Safety awareness.

· Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment and comfortably manage changing priorities.

· Excellent attention to detail.

· Hard working, enthusiastic and eager to develop.

· Good communication skills and happy to work as part of a team or individually.

· Sound IT skills and a good standard of English and Maths.

Hours and Location:

The factory is based in Knighton and you will work 40 hours per week on a 12 hour continental shift pattern (0600-1800 and 1800-0600).

4 days on, 4 off, 4 days on, 4 off, 4 nights on, 4 off, 4 nights on, 4 off.

Pay & Benefits:

· Salary negotiable depending on experience.

· Overtime regularly available.

· 274 hours paid leave per annum.

· Discounted own brand products.

· Employee discount scheme covering over 800 outlets in the UK.

· Free Carpark

If you feel you have the right skills for the job, please forward your current CV at your earliest convenience.

On applying for this vacancy, you agree that your personal details will be passed onto our client for their consideration of your suitability for the role.

All applicants must have a Right to Work in the UK and be able to provide documentation to this effect.

Due to the high levels of interest we receive for our roles, we cannot always respond to each application. Therefore if you do not hear back from us within 48 hours, you have not been shortlisted for this role.

Search International Ltd are specialist recruiters within the Food, Drink and FMCG Sector.

We specialise in Permanent and Interim Recruitment for the following core disciplines - Technical & Quality- Research & Development - Production & Operations - Engineering- Supply Chain- Sales & Marketing – Human Resources – Finance – Graduates – Transport & Logistics

View latest vacancies at www.searchinternational.co.uk

Cadent Gas Ltd



Fuel A Thriving Career


Basic Salary of £26,935 whilst in training, increasing to £28,525 once training has been completed

- Monthly Performance Bonus Scheme of up to a maximum of £375
- Company van
- Free Gym through our Gympass Scheme
- Pension Scheme double matched up to a total of 18% of salary (i.e., employee contributions of up to 6%, double matched by a Cadent contribution of up to 12%)
- Virtual GP Appointments
- Fantastic career development prospects with funded learning options, including internal and external learning and development.






Skills and Experience


Working as part of a team and assisting the Team Leader, you’ll be responsible for attending gas escapes and carrying out appropriate repairs. You’ll need to have exceptional customer service skills, be extremely enthusiastic and have the ability to promote safe working practice, whilst driving efficiency and maintaining compliant ways of working.

Your day to day duties will include:

- Assisting the Team Leader
- Attending gas leaks
- Groundwork
- Excavations and reinstatements
- Utilising appropriate signing, lighting and guarding
- Ensuring cable avoidance
- Delivering equipment and tools where required
- Patrol and plant protection
- Working on deep excavations up to 2.5m
- Working on a standby rota system
- To carry out this role you must have a full valid drivers licence and be able to be clean shaven every day for health and safety


A bit about us
We’re Cadent, and we’re changing the face of energy forever.
We deliver gas to eleven million homes and businesses from the North West to North London, whilst operating and looking after the largest gas distribution network in the UK and managing the national gas emergency service freephone line on behalf of the whole gas industry.
We’ve built a place where everyone belongs, and we want you to be a part of it.
You can help us keep people warm, protect the planet, and enjoy tons of support and development opportunities to help you thrive because together, we’ll fuel a career as unique as you are.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Search International are working with a respected and well-established, family run manufacturer of soft drinks. With over 30 years of successful trading and ambitious growth plans, they are looking for exceptional people to join their team and contribute to the future success of the business.

The Role:

We are looking to recruit experienced multi-skilled Maintenance Engineers to support the engineering department with sound electrical, mechanical and maintenance engineering service to improve production operating efficiencies.

Main duties will include:

· Respond to breakdowns and repair and maintain equipment across all production lines and process areas.

· Responsible for PPM and maintaining correct records within appropriate timescales.

· Undertaking plant strip downs, rebuilds and component repairs.

· Assist with small project works as well as identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.

· PLC troubleshooting or diagnostics, identifying or resolving issues with a programmable logic controller (PLC) system like Siemens, Allen Bradley

· Electrical and mechanical troubleshooting. These diagnostics are performed to identify faults, malfunctions, or abnormalities to determine the root cause and implement appropriate repairs or maintenance procedures to return the line back to production.

· Develop knowledge of production processes and share with other engineers and operatives.

· Candidate requirements:

· Time served apprentice to NVQ 3 in an engineering discipline.

· At least 3 years’ experience within a manufacturing environment.

· Strong electrical and mechanical skills.

· Excellent Health and Safety awareness.

· Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment and comfortably manage changing priorities.

· Excellent attention to detail.

· Hard working, enthusiastic and eager to develop.

· Good communication skills and happy to work as part of a team or individually.

· Sound IT skills and a good standard of English and Maths.

Hours and Location:

The factory is based in Knighton and you will work 40 hours per week on a 12 hour continental shift pattern (0600-1800 and 1800-0600).

4 days on, 4 off, 4 days on, 4 off, 4 nights on, 4 off, 4 nights on, 4 off.

Pay & Benefits:

· Salary negotiable depending on experience.

· Overtime regularly available.

· 274 hours paid leave per annum.

· Discounted own brand products.

· Employee discount scheme covering over 800 outlets in the UK.

· Free Carpark

If you feel you have the right skills for the job, please forward your current CV at your earliest convenience.

On applying for this vacancy, you agree that your personal details will be passed onto our client for their consideration of your suitability for the role.

All applicants must have a Right to Work in the UK and be able to provide documentation to this effect.

Due to the high levels of interest we receive for our roles, we cannot always respond to each application. Therefore if you do not hear back from us within 48 hours, you have not been shortlisted for this role.

Search International Ltd are specialist recruiters within the Food, Drink and FMCG Sector.

We specialise in Permanent and Interim Recruitment for the following core disciplines - Technical & Quality- Research & Development - Production & Operations - Engineering- Supply Chain- Sales & Marketing – Human Resources – Finance – Graduates – Transport & Logistics

View latest vacancies at www.searchinternational.co.uk

We are the leading provider of fresh prepared food in the UK, and our presence in the US and China positions the Group well in these high-growth markets. We leverage our consumer insight and scale to provide innovative food that offers quality, choice, convenience, and freshness. Around 18,500 colleagues operate from 44 sites across our three markets supplying a portfolio of over 2,900 products across meals, pizza & bread, salads and desserts to leading grocery retailers in the UK and US, and international food brands in China.
Maintenance Engineer
Bakkavor Desserts Newark
Shift – 4on 4off B Days 05.45am-17:45pm
Salary : £47,859
Life Assurance
Highly competitive rewards package including Group Pension
Excellent career progression prospects across the Bakkavor group
We’re proud to be able to offer careers with real scope for development. To reward your hard work and ambition, as a talented Maintenance Engineer, you will be given support and opportunities to empower you to drive your own success
- creating a career you can be proud of. We're the biggest name you've never heard of. You've probably eaten our food
- you just didn't realise it. We make innovative fresh products, with around 18,500 colleagues working across the UK, US and China. We’re the market leader in the UK fresh prepared food industry supplying meals, salads, desserts, pizza and bread to leading grocery retailers (including Tesco, M&S, Sainsbury's and Waitrose). We’re ambitious. We’re full of ideas. And we’re ready for more people who share our values and passion for quality to join us. This particular role is based at our Bakkavor Desserts site in Newark, Nottinghamshire and specialises in making chilled desserts such as trifles, creamcakes and choux pastries. The site employs over 1,900 people and is one of eight Manufacturing sites that are part of the Bakkavor Bakery sector in the UK.
The Role
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Maintenance Engineer to join our expanding team and site.
The Maintenance Engineer will conduct planned and predictive maintenance to prevent issues occurring. Your role will lead or support the operational teams with machinery change overs and set ups. Working with other teams, you will contribute to technical performance reviews and continuous improvement activities. Our Maintenance Engineers work as part of a team or standalone, depending on the task. The role reports to the Nights Engineering Section Manager.

Job Responsibilities

- Conduct planned maintenance of processing and packaging assets.


- Conduct predictive maintenance of food processing and packaging assets (condition-based monitoring).
- Respond to breakdowns.
- Conduct reactive maintenance or corrective actions to resolve deviation.
- Identify faults (electrical, mechanical, instrumentation, automation, and pneumatics) and action as required.
- Lead or support operational teams with machinery change overs and set ups.
- Manufacture and repair component parts for processing and packaging assets.
- Contribute to continuous improvement projects to optimise assets or processes.


Qualifications/Skills/Knowledge

- Engineering apprenticeship (C&G / EAL NVQ Level 3 / 4 or OAL FDEM Diploma)
- Current Edition of IET Wiring Regulations (C&G Level 3, achieve within 12 months).


- Application of Safety, Health and Environmental legislation and procedures
- Planning works and writing reports.
- Verify assets meet performance criteria after work.
- Reading and adhering to site SOPs.
- CMMS experience (achieve within 12 months).
- Electrical bias


- Experience in the following would be advantageous – Mechanical principles, F&D assets, welding, machining, turning, hydraulic, pneumatic & thermodynamics systems and / or, electrical principals, motors, motor control circuits, motion control, encoders, PLCs, sensors.


What you can expect from us.
When joining us you can expect a highly competitive rewards package including group pension and other flexible benefits
- alongside excellent career progression prospects across the Bakkavor group. We provide key relevant training to our Engineering teams to offer personal development.
Proud to be Bakkavor.
We’re proud to be the leading UK provider of innovative, high-quality, fresh prepared food. We’re proud to be driven by the hard work and passion of our people. And we’re proud to offer a wide range of careers full of support and opportunity. Join our team and we’ll make you proud too.

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Have you got the right tools for the job?
Platform Property Care have a great opportunity for a Gas Engineer Service & Repair based in Herefordshire to join our award- winning Heating Team.
What could you be doing?
From minor servicing, full services, and repairs to basic pipe installations, we need you to help us keep our homes up to temperature.
As a team player, you’ll be hard working and keen to learn with a can-do attitude. You’ll be working in people’s homes, so you’ll need to be friendly and approachable with good communication skills. You’ll also need to be organised and recognise the importance of delivering good customer service. 
Some things we need from you
• You will have sound experience and be ACS qualified and have CCN1, CKR1, HTR1, CEN1 (or CENWAT), MET1, LPG and CPA1.
• NVQ Level 2 Plumbing/ Heating/ Ventilation is essential
• You will be a good communicator and can work well with customers and other trades.
• You’ll have a full UK driving licence
• As you will be working in our customers’ homes you would also require a DBS check.
There is also the opportunity to earn up to £1500 per annum from the out of hours on-call allowance and voluntary overtime. This role will require being on the out of hours rota.
This is a mobile role covering a locality in Herefordshire around Hereford, Leominster and Ledbury so you will need to be based in or close to this area.
Our Heating team are true sector leaders. You’d be joining an award-winning team who won the 2023 ASCP Best Resident Engagement Strategy Award. We are also shortlisted as finalists in the 2024 ASCP Awards for Heating Contractor of the Year, Customer Service Excellence and Safety & Compliance Training & Development Award. There really is no better time to join us!
To find out more about this role please contact Phil Trickett, Heating Services Delivery Manager, at phil.trickett@platformhg.com or Olly Taylor, Service Manager, at oliver.taylor@platformhg.com for a chat.
*The advertised salary is based upon a base salary for a Gas Engineer Service & Repair of £40,151 per annum, with average OTE earnings of up to £1,500 pro rata achieved from the out of hours on-call allowance and voluntary overtime.
We do not require recruitment agency support at this time - all speculative CV’s will be treated as a direct application.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Automation Engineer - Herefordshire

£40,000 - £50,000 - 25 days + B/H - 25 days plus option to buy 5 more plus bank holidays, Bonus scheme based on company performance, Life Assurance 3x salary

A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for an Automation Engineer to join a rapidly growing Manufacturing company in the Hereford area.

Package and Benefits:

• £40,000 - £50,000 (depends on experience)
• 25 days + B/H,
• Bonus scheme based on company performance
• Life Assurance 3x salary

With no day ever being the same, the Automation Engineer role offers genuine long-term progression and career development within a first-class manufacturing environment.

Working to the Operations Director, to support Production and NPI to implement and install robotic and process improvement solutions to improve efficiencies.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Identify ways to reduce labour requirements during production through development and innovation.
• Manage the design, specification and manufacture of process, assembly, and test equipment for the introduction of new products or for the improvement of existing ones.
• Develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing methods.
• Collaborate for product design and development.
• Communicate with suppliers for specifications of products.
• Developing setting sheets for all new NPI and EC where required.
• Ensure all jobs have suitable jigs and fixtures to increase efficiencies and reduce cycle times for processes.
• Responsible for managing Process Modification Register (QMSR195) ensuring that issues with processes are investigated and resolved in a timely and efficient manner.
• Responsible for ensuring that robotics are used wherever possible, designing and implementing 6-axis cells and introduction electronic and logic controls to automate where possible.
• Comply with all ISO 13485 requirements.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• An experienced Injection Moulding Technician, with experience of manufacturing products to tight tolerances, using high grade polymers.
• Demonstrable experience of undertaking trials using injection molding machines, pad printing, ultrasonic welding and assembly cells, and producing associated reports (e.g. rheology studies and tool validation) to get NPI and EC production ready.
• IMT4 Advanced Processing
• Advanced PCL programming and control
• Ultrasonic welding super-user, responsible for the maintenance of all equipment

Please contact Hermione Jones for more information.

Hermione@hunterselection.co.uk | 01275371981

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 to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Is the call of variety what drives you in your maintenance engineering career? If a dynamic, ever-changing work environment is what you seek, consider this your invitation to explore the Maintenance Engineer position we are looking to recruit for. Located in Stoke Lacy, close to Bromyard, the company is the perfect stage for your talents to shine.

We're ideally looking for an experienced full-time Maintenance Engineer to enrich the team, but they’re not rigid. If you're exceptional and prefer part-time work, the company is ready to negotiate a 30–32-hour week. Join them, and you'll find more than a job — you'll find a path to professional growth with a company that's both rooted in tradition and working towards the future.

Job Title
Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias).

Salary range: £30,000 to £33,000, tailored to reflect your expertise, and complemented by a rewarding annual bonus program.

Location: Herefordshire, HR7

Reports To:
The Maintenance Engineer will report to the Operations Manager.

About the Company:
As a distinguished British manufacturer at the forefront of their trade industry, the company specialise in an extensive array of corporate and promotional merchandise and exquisite gifts, all crafted in-house. From design to the final touch, their products born from sustainable practices and materials. The company’s Herefordshire-based team of 60, recognised by numerous industry awards, is the force behind their award-winning products and services.

Sustainability is at the core of what they do, they are Charter Members of the trade association (the BPMA) with ISO9001 Quality & ISO14001 Environmental certification. They are also Sedex (Supplier Ethical Data Exchange) registered, members of Made in Britain, corporate supporters of The Woodland Trust & Herefordshire Wildlife Trust. They are also partnered with Ecologi & charitable supporters of The Hope Centre in Bromyard. The company believes in & prides itself in rewarding honesty, hard work, efficiency & creativity.

Job Overview:
This role offers a hands-on experience in on-site maintenance, spanning various technical specialties. You'll apply your expertise and coordinate with external specialists as needed. Tasked with a spectrum of duties, from electrical and mechanical troubleshooting to comprehensive site upkeep, you'll ensure seamless operations indoors and out, regardless of the season and weather.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Execute routine maintenance for overall plant operations.
• Manage and maintain an array of machinery, including small CNC routers, Co2 lasers, printing machinery, and compact power presses.
• Identify and troubleshoot malfunctions, accurately diagnosing equipment issues.
• Operate and maintain both single and three-phase electrical systems.
• Conduct comprehensive maintenance of facilities, necessitating a broad skill set for equipment upkeep.
• Ensure all maintenance activities adhere to scheduled timelines and uphold stringent safety protocols.
• Apply industry best practices for the upkeep of equipment and facilities, adaptable to all weather conditions.

Person Specification

Experience, Skills and Knowledge

Essential:

• Proficiency in a broad spectrum of maintenance skills with a strong focus on industrial electrical work.
• A minimum of two years' experience in a maintenance engineering capacity.
• A versatile and adaptable individual, ready to undertake a wide array of maintenance tasks.
• In-depth understanding of health and safety regulations pertinent to manufacturing engineering environments.
• Computer literacy.
• Solid written and mathematical skills.
• Fork Truck Driver Certificate.

Desirable:

Able to use basic toolroom equipment, such as centre lathes and surface grinders.

Qualifications

Essential:

HNC/ONC/NVQ or city & guilds qualified in electrical or mechanical engineering.
Fork Truck Driver Certificate.

Desirable:
18th Edition Certificate or equivalent.

Additional requirements - Driving license due to location

Full-time Dayshift 39.5 hours/week. Overtime is available at premium rate over full time hours. Part-time (if preferred) 30-32 hours/week. Please indicate in your application if you are looking for full-time or part-time hours.

Full-time working hours are 8.00am to 5.00pm Monday to Thursday and 8.00am to 4.30pm on Fridays, with morning and afternoon breaks and half hour for lunch.

Benefits: Secure free onsite parking, free staff WiFi, free hot drinks at breaks, Company pension scheme, Company bonus scheme, up to 10 paid medical appointments per year, staff discounts on gifts we manufacture, workers committee representation. Annual holiday is 30 days including bank holidays (bank holidays account for 8 days). An annual factory shutdown at Christmas accounts for 3-4 days of annual holiday entitlement.

Mechanical Project Engineer - Permanent or Freelance - Yorkshire - Tier 1 Contractor - Major Water Framework - Civils

Your new company

You will be joining an established Tier 1 contractor working on a major water framework in the Yorkshire region. This multi-accredited company has a very strong pipeline of work in the water sector, and they offer excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development. Due to continued success, they are looking to onboard a Mechanical Project Engineer to join their team.

Your new role

As Mechanical Project Engineer you will be based at sites in the Yorkshire area and be responsible for, but not limited to, ensuring project costs do not exceed tender/varied allowance, producing procurement packages, monitoring subcontractor performance, ensuring applications for payment are made on or within due dates, assisting in the production of the contract programmes as well as liaising with subcontractors, site management and suppliers.

What you'll need to succeed

In order to be successful, you must have previous mechanical experience on water projects and ideally hold a HNC or above in a mechanical engineering discipline. In addition, you will have a good understanding of water and wastewater treatment processes and be able to commute across sites in the Yorkshire area. Finally, you will hold a CSCS card and be a proactive individual.

What you'll get in return

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We are the leading provider of fresh prepared food in the UK, and our presence in the US and China positions the Group well in these high-growth markets. We leverage our consumer insight and scale to provide innovative food that offers quality, choice, convenience, and freshness. Around 18,500 colleagues operate from 44 sites across our three markets supplying a portfolio of over 2,900 products across meals, pizza & bread, salads and desserts to leading grocery retailers in the UK and US, and international food brands in China.
Maintenance Engineer
Bakkavor Desserts Newark
Shift – 4on 4off Nights 17:45-05.45
Salary : £51,923
Life Assurance
Highly competitive rewards package including Group Pension
Excellent career progression prospects across the Bakkavor group
We’re proud to be able to offer careers with real scope for development. To reward your hard work and ambition, as a talented Maintenance Engineer, you will be given support and opportunities to empower you to drive your own success
- creating a career you can be proud of.We're the biggest name you've never heard of. You've probably eaten our food
- you just didn't realise it. We make innovative fresh products, with around 18,500 colleagues working across the UK, US and China. We’re the market leader in the UK fresh prepared food industry supplying meals, salads, desserts, pizza and bread to leading grocery retailers (including Tesco, M&S, Sainsbury's and Waitrose). We’re ambitious. We’re full of ideas. And we’re ready for more people who share our values and passion for quality to join us. This particular role is based at our Bakkavor Desserts site in Newark, Nottinghamshire and specialises in making chilled desserts such as trifles, creamcakes and choux pastries. The site employs over 1,900 people and is one of eight Manufacturing sites that are part of the Bakkavor Bakery sector in the UK.
The Role.
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Maintenance Engineer to join our expanding team and site.
The Maintenance Engineer will conduct planned and predictive maintenance to prevent issues occurring. Your role will lead or support the operational teams with machinery change overs and set ups. Working with other teams, you will contribute to technical performance reviews and continuous improvement activities. Our Maintenance Engineers work as part of a team or standalone, depending on the task. The role reports to the Nights Engineering Section Manager.

Job Responsibilities

- Conduct planned maintenance of processing and packaging assets.


- Conduct predictive maintenance of food processing and packaging assets (condition-based monitoring).
- Respond to breakdowns.
- Conduct reactive maintenance or corrective actions to resolve deviation.
- Identify faults (electrical, mechanical, instrumentation, automation, and pneumatics) and action as required.
- Lead or support operational teams with machinery change overs and set ups.
- Manufacture and repair component parts for processing and packaging assets.
- Contribute to continuous improvement projects to optimise assets or processes.


Qualifications/Skills/Knowledge

- Engineering apprenticeship (C&G / EAL NVQ Level 3 / 4 or OAL FDEM Diploma)
- Current Edition of IET Wiring Regulations (C&G Level 3, achieve within 12 months).


- Application of Safety, Health and Environmental legislation and procedures
- Planning works and writing reports.
- Verify assets meet performance criteria after work.
- Reading and adhering to site SOPs.
- CMMS experience (achieve within 12 months).
- Electrical bias


- Experience in the following would be advantageous – Mechanical principles, F&D assets, welding, machining, turning, hydraulic, pneumatic & thermodynamics systems and / or, electrical principals, motors, motor control circuits, motion control, encoders, PLCs, sensors.


What you can expect from us.
When joining us you can expect a highly competitive rewards package including group pension and other flexible benefits
- alongside excellent career progression prospects across the Bakkavor group. We provide key relevant training to our Engineering teams to offer personal development.
Proud to be Bakkavor.
We’re proud to be the leading UK provider of innovative, high-quality, fresh prepared food. We’re proud to be driven by the hard work and passion of our people. And we’re proud to offer a wide range of careers full of support and opportunity. Join our team and we’ll make you proud too.

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