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Mechanical Design Engineer

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We are looking to recruit a Ju2-3 years experience interested in working on innovative projects producing bespoke solutions for a variety of manufacturing and engineering applications

You will be working in a focused design team who working on complex projects from inception to delivery in a commercial environment.

YOUR NEW ROLE

The core focus of the role will be to design, develop and test mechanical components and integrate them with electronic systems. You will carry out mechanical design and modelling using the Solidworks CAD software, assist with the review and finalisation of models and designs produced by senior engineers and be involved in the acquisition of materials and assemble prototypes systems

You will also have some involvement with installation, maintenance, modification and assembly of equipment when needed, generate and maintain Bill of Materials and feedback any suggestions on appropriate improvements

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

This post would suit a flexible engineer who wishes to pursue a career in Mechatronics who has a good understanding and 2-3 years practical experience of Mechanical CAD Design and Modelling (preferably with SolidWorks). You will need a good understanding and practical experience of schematics for electronic and electrical systems, be capable of the design, development and testing of mechanical components and electronic systems and be able to product, edit, read and interpret mechanical drawings. A HNC / HND in Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics would be a distinct advantage

Experience of 3D printing techniques and limitations would be ideal as is any practical hands-on experience of mechanical assembly, drilling, tapping, filing, cutting etc and the ability to read and interpret electronic and electrical schematic diagrams and be able to follow these

Schematics. Experience of cable assemblies and electrical test and debugging would be an advantage

JOIN THE TEAM

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company with genuine year on year growth, good career and technical development opportunities and a class-leading product portfolio. They have a strong collaborative environment with a true vision for future growth and development enabled through a team focused approached to delivering solutions to clients

APPLY NOW

If you would like to be a part of something exciting and develop your skills and career within mechanical design please call Adam Jones at Major Recruitment or click Apply Now to send your CV

Lead Engineer

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Lead Engineer (Multi-Site)


Major Recruitment are proudly working in partnership with a leading FMCG company in the UK for their Scottish site in the Glasgow area. With sites all over the UK, we are recruiting for a Lead Engineer to support the wider business, with regular travel required.

The Role:

  • Lead and support engineering teams across all sites.

  • Drive consistent maintenance standards and system usage.

  • Use maintenance data to improve performance and reduce downtime.

  • Manage major engineering projects and asset upgrades.

  • Maintain safety, compliance, and engineering best practice.

  • Provide senior technical support during urgent issues.

  • Work closely with operations leadership to align priorities.

About You

  • Strong engineering leadership experience.

  • Industrial or process environment background.

  • Comfortable balancing hands-on tasks with strategic duties.

  • Confident communicator and problem-solver.

  • Experienced with CMMS / maintenance systems.

  • Full UK driving licence.

How to Apply

Send over your updated CV to be considered for this role.

Electrical Maintenance Engineer

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Electrical Maintenance Engineer

We are recruiting an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join a fast-paced FMCG manufacturing operation. The role is focused on maintaining production equipment reliability, minimising downtime, and supporting safe, continuous operations in a high-volume environment.

The Role:

  • Provide electrical maintenance support across production and packaging areas.
  • Carry out planned preventative maintenance to ensure equipment reliability and compliance.
  • Diagnose and resolve electrical faults on automated and semi-automated machinery.
  • Respond to breakdowns and unplanned stoppages, completing repairs safely and effectively.
  • Work with PLC-controlled systems to fault-find and support production improvements.
  • Ensure all work is completed in line with health & safety, food safety, and site standards.
  • Accurately record all maintenance activities using the CMMS system.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives to reduce downtime and improve equipment performance.
  • Liaise with production and engineering colleagues to prioritise maintenance activities.

About You:

  • HNC / NVQ / SVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
  • Strong experience in an FMCG or high-speed manufacturing environment.
  • Competent with PLC fault finding.
  • Experience working with automated production and packaging machinery.
  • Strong fault-finding, problem-solving, and diagnostic skills.
  • Good understanding of health & safety legislation and safe systems of work.
  • Proactive, hands-on engineer with a strong safety focus.
  • Able to work calmly under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
  • Team-oriented with good communication skills.
  • Continuous improvement mindset.

Electrical Shift Engineer

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Electrical Shift Engineer

We are recruiting an experienced Electrical Engineer working 38 hours per week on average to support operations within a large, well-established manufacturing site. The role focuses on maintaining equipment reliability, improving maintenance efficiency, and supporting safe, continuous production.

The Role:

  • Provide electrical maintenance support across the site to minimise downtime.
  • Improve maintenance and operational efficiency through preventative and planned maintenance activities.
  • Ensure all work is carried out safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.
  • Execute planned maintenance schedules to support equipment reliability and compliance.
  • Respond to breakdowns and unplanned stoppages, ensuring repairs are completed right first time.
  • Utilise the CMMS system fully, ensuring accurate work reporting and shift handovers.
  • Support and develop team members through coaching and on-the-job guidance.
  • Promote and maintain safe working practices at all times.

About You:

  • Minimum HNC in an Electrical discipline or equivalent industry experience.
  • Completed a recognised four-year electrical apprenticeship (essential).
  • Strong experience with PLCs, HV/LV systems, fault finding, electrical machine maintenance, and isolation procedures.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Team-oriented with the ability to work collaboratively across departments.
  • Excellent fault-finding and problem-solving skills, using data where possible.
  • Positive, proactive attitude with a focus on continuous improvement and reliability.

Fire Water Systems Maintenance Engineer

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Fire Water Systems Maintenance Engineer

  • Location: London Area – Field Based.
  • Salary Circa: up to £45,000 (Depending on Experience).
  • Benefits: 24 days Holiday + Bank Holidays, Annual Profit Share + Overtime.
  • Contract: Full Time, Permanent (PAYE).

The Company:
Our client is an award-winning leader in fire protection, specialising in cutting-edge fire safety solutions with a strong focus on environmental sustainability. From consultation and design to installation and ongoing maintenance, they offer a complete service that keeps businesses safe, secure, and compliant. Their expertise spans across various systems, including innovative wall mist technology (think fine mist nozzles), all while delivering exceptional customer service and exceeding expectations.

With over 30 years in the industry, they’re proud to be at the forefront of fire safety and are looking for a dedicated Fire Water Systems Maintenance Engineer to join their growing team!

What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Installing, maintaining, and servicing water mist solutions used in fire suppression systems.
  • Applying your knowledge of their fire prevention systems to ensure everything is running at peak performance.
  • Working across commercial sites, maintaining water pipes, pumps, and associated equipment.
  • Aiding with both reactive and planned maintenance tasks, ensuring minimal disruption to client operations.

What Our Client is Looking For:

  • Experience: At least 2 years of hands-on experience with water pipes, pumps, or fire suppression systems in a commercial setting.
  • Skills: You should have worked with large water pumps and fire suppression systems. If you’ve got experience with sprinklers too – great!
  • Background: Ideally, you’ll come from a commercial mechanical background (installation and fixing of water pipes/pumps), but if you’ve got a bit of electrical M&E experience, that’s a bonus.
  • Location: They’re looking for someone based within the London area.
  • Clearance: You’ll need to pass an enhanced level 1 background check, so a clean record is essential.
  • Driving: A full UK driving licence with no more than 6 points (for insurance purposes).

What’s In It For You:

  • Salary: £38,000 – £45,000 based on your experience, plus a profit share to add a little extra sparkle to your pay packet.
  • Overtime: Paid at time and a half, approved by management – if you’re up for it.
  • Holiday: 24 days a year + bank holidays. Plus, an extra day for every 5 years of service and another day at 10 years of service .
  • Benefits: Life insurance (x3 your salary post-probation), pension, salary sacrifice, and a range of employee wellbeing perks, including free counselling and an Employee Assistance Programme.
  • Work-Life Balance: 45-hour week, Monday to Friday, with flexible start times. After six months, you’ll join the on-call rota (one week at a time) rotating around a team of 10 engineers.
  • Company Perks: Two all-expenses-paid company events each year – one in the summer, one in the winter.
  • Tools: Van, uniform, and specialist tools provided. For the regular stuff, you’ll need to bring your own, but we’ve got your back on the key equipment.

They’re looking for someone who’s not just experienced but eager to grow and thrive within their Company as they continue to lead the way in fire protection technology.

If you’re ready to join a team that’s as passionate about fire safety as you are, apply now!

Please contact our office on 07341 497822 or email Louisa Coggs at louisacoggs@major-recruitment.com

Major Recruitment acts as an Employment Agency for permanent roles and an Employment Business for temporary opportunities.

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Fire Water Systems Maintenance Engineer

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Fire Water Systems Maintenance Engineer

  • Location: Birmingham Area – Field Based.
  • Salary Circa: up to £45,000 (Depending on Experience).
  • Benefits: 24 days Holiday + Bank Holidays, Annual Profit Share + Overtime.
  • Contract: Full Time, Permanent (PAYE).

The Company:
Our client is an award-winning leader in fire protection, specialising in cutting-edge fire safety solutions with a strong focus on environmental sustainability. From consultation and design to installation and ongoing maintenance, they offer a complete service that keeps businesses safe, secure, and compliant. Their expertise spans across various systems, including innovative wall mist technology (think fine mist nozzles), all while delivering exceptional customer service and exceeding expectations.

With over 30 years in the industry, they’re proud to be at the forefront of fire safety, and are looking for a dedicated Fire Water Systems Maintenance Engineer to join their growing team!

What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Installing, maintaining, and servicing water mist solutions used in fire suppression systems.
  • Applying your knowledge of their fire prevention systems to ensure everything is running at peak performance.
  • Working across commercial sites, maintaining water pipes, pumps, and associated equipment.
  • Aiding with both reactive and planned maintenance tasks, ensuring minimal disruption to client operations.

What Our Client is Looking For:

  • Experience: At least 2 years of hands-on experience with water pipes, pumps, or fire suppression systems in a commercial setting.
  • Skills: You should have worked with large water pumps and fire suppression systems. If you’ve got experience with sprinklers too – great!
  • Background: Ideally, you’ll come from a commercial mechanical background (installation and fixing of water pipes/pumps), but if you’ve got a bit of electrical M&E experience, that’s a bonus.
  • Location: They’re looking for someone based within the Birmingham area.
  • Clearance: You’ll need to pass an enhanced level 1 background check, so a clean record is essential.
  • Driving: A full UK driving licence with no more than 6 points (for insurance purposes).

What’s In It For You:

  • Salary: £38,000 – £45,000 based on your experience, plus a profit share to add a little extra sparkle to your pay packet.
  • Overtime: Paid at time and a half, approved by management – if you’re up for it.
  • Holiday: 24 days a year + bank holidays. Plus, an extra day for every 5 years of service and another day at 10 years of service .
  • Benefits: Life insurance (x3 your salary post-probation), pension, salary sacrifice, and a range of employee wellbeing perks, including free counselling and an Employee Assistance Programme.
  • Work-Life Balance: 45-hour week, Monday to Friday, with flexible start times. After six months, you’ll join the on-call rota (one week at a time) rotating around a team of 10 engineers.
  • Company Perks: Two all-expenses-paid company events each year – one in the summer, one in the winter.
  • Tools: Van, uniform, and specialist tools provided. For the regular stuff, you’ll need to bring your own, but we’ve got your back on the key equipment.

They’re looking for someone who’s not just experienced but eager to grow and thrive within their Company as they continue to lead the way in fire protection technology.

If you’re ready to join a team that’s as passionate about fire safety as you are, apply now!

Please contact our office on 07341 497822 or email Louisa Coggs at louisacoggs@major-recruitment.com

Major Recruitment acts as an Employment Agency for permanent roles and an Employment Business for temporary opportunities.

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Field Service Engineer – Mechanical Bias

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Field Service Engineer – Mechanical Bias
Location: Mobile role – UK-wide travel | Pay: c£20.00 per hour (DOE) + overtime
Company van + travel + tools + expenses

Looking for a hands-on engineering role that takes you beyond the workshop and into real-world, on-site technical work?


This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team working on complex industrial kit across the UK – including conveyors, shredders, compactors and other heavy machinery.

You’ll be installing, servicing, fault-finding and repairing a wide range of electromechanical equipment. Every site is different, and you’ll be working alongside a respected team that values independence, professionalism and problem-solving skills.

This is not just another maintenance job – it’s a career path into a niche sector, where your experience will make a visible impact.

Pay & Perks:

  • c£20 per hour (flexible depending on background)

  • Time and a half paid after 39 hours (Mon-Sat), double time on Sundays

  • Company van, phone/tablet, credit card, fuel card provided

  • Tools, PPE, uniform and hotel stays covered

  • Full-time hours (42.5/week) + overtime available

  • Progression, development and industry-specific training

What you’ll be doing:

  • Carry out installation, maintenance and breakdown response on recycling & handling equipment

  • Diagnose and repair electrical, mechanical and hydraulic systems

  • Complete service reports and worksheets on mobile devices

  • Deliver occasional operator training and support

  • Travel nationally (some overnight stays – accommodation provided)

  • Participate in an on-call rota (1 in 5)

What you’ll need:

  • Solid hands-on experience as a field service, maintenance, or electromechanical engineer

  • Comfortable working with 3-phase systems, PLCs, hydraulics and motors

  • Level 3 Electrical qualification (ideally with 16th, 17th or 18th Edition)

  • A proactive, self-sufficient approach to engineering tasks

  • Full UK driving licence (essential)

  • Experience with recycling machinery (desirable, but not essential)


Interested? Apply now with your CV – or reach out for a confidential chat.

You don’t need to have recycling sector experience – if you’ve worked with heavy machinery or industrial equipment, we’d love to hear from you.

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WELDER fABRICATOR

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WELDER / FABRICATOR
Location – Huddersfield Salary: Competitive – based on experience
Hours: Mon-Thu 06:00-16:30

Ready to build something big?

We’re working with a fast-growing manufacturer who is expanding their fabrication team and looking for skilled Free-Hand Rail Fabricators / Welders to join their operation. If you love bringing technical drawings to life, enjoy MIG/TIG work, and want to make products that genuinely improve lives – this one’s for you.

THE ROLE – WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

You’ll be hands-on every day, responsible for:

  • Fabricating and welding stairlift components using MIG, TIG & free-build techniques
  • Working from technical drawings with precision
  • Following standardised methods, tolerances and best-practice guidelines
  • Keeping your workspace safe & tidy (Zero Harm culture)
  • Hitting quality standards and working efficiently
  • Supporting continuous improvement – reducing waste – sharing ideas
  • (Optional) Training to operate laser cutting / bending machinery

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

We want someone who brings:

  • A positive, enthusiastic, can-do attitude
  • Welding/Fabricator qualifications or 3+ years’ experience
  • Reliability and pride in your work
  • Strong understanding of H&S
  • Ability to read & interpret technical drawings
  • Experience with hand tools / grinders
  • Team spirit AND the drive to work independently
  • Willingness to learn new machinery and methods

WHY APPLY?

This role offers:

  • A stable, growing business
  • Supportive team culture
  • Training opportunities
  • Real career progression
  • The chance to build products that make a difference

Please apply via online instructions or contact Helen for more info HMIND INDHM

Overhead Crane Operator

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What’s on offer for the Operator:

  • Pay up to £13.25 per hour
  • Weekly pay up to £530 per week!!!
  • Temporary to Permanent position
  • Overtime available
  • Free staff parking
  • Shift: 40 hours per week. 6am – 2:30pm

My client is well established, industry leading Steelwork Fabricating company. Based in North Yorkshire, they have seen year on year success, with further growth plans for 2026. They offer a range of services from, design, manufacturing through to installation. This has given the company opportunities to service a multitude of sectors, with a diverse client base stretching across the UK. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Overhead Crane Operator to join their team on a Temporary to Permanent basis.

Main Duties:

  • Working with structural steel.
  • Moving steel onto and off trailers
  • Use of Overhead Cranes

Role Requirements:

  • Experience using Overhead Cranes
  • Excellent communication
  • Excellent eye for detail
  • Flexibility with regards to shifts and over-time

Interested? Please call on 01325468780

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Welder – Flexible working hours

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We are seeking a skilled Welder to join our clients team, supporting a leading engineering and fabrication company based in Hawick. Our client is renowned for producing high-quality components and assemblies, particularly for pressure vessel applications, and has a strong reputation for innovation, precision, and excellence in manufacturing. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a respected industry leader and develop your skills in a professional and supportive environment.

What’s in it for you?

  • 36.5 hours per week, paid weekly.
  • 34 days holiday per year (based on a 5-day week).
  • Weekly pay.
  • Flexible start times, typically 6:00am – 2:30pm, with a 15-minute morning break and 30-minute lunch.
  • Potential for a 4-day week after probation to reduce travel time.
  • Friday hours are usually 6:00am – 10:00am; after probation, a 4-day week may be considered to reduce travel.
  • Overtime available at 1.5x pay as required.
  • Hourly rate: £14.00 – £17.50 upon successful completion of welder qualifications, negotiable depending on experience and quality of work.
  • Immediate start for the right person
  • Permanent secure position
  • £17.50ph after training completion on their products.
  • Chance to work with a leading, innovative engineering and fabrication company.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Fabricate metal components to exact specifications and high standards.
  • Perform TIG and MMA welding to produce top-quality products.
  • Read and accurately follow job-specific Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS).
  • Work safely and efficiently to meet production schedules.
  • Adhere to standard operating procedures and safety guidelines to maintain a safe working environment.
  • Report machinery malfunctions, material issues, or discrepancies to supervisors promptly.
  • Assist with general workshop duties as required.

Requirements:

  • Proven experience in welding and metal fabrication.
  • TIG and MMA welding experience.
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
  • Experience in a factory or workshop environment with heavy machinery and complex assemblies.
  • Physically fit and capable of manual handling tasks.
  • Strong team player with excellent communication skills.
  • Flexible and willing to take on a variety of workshop tasks.
  • Familiarity with workshop tools and equipment.

Additional Information:

  • A weld test will be required as part of the recruitment process.
  • Qualifications are specific to our client’s products; exceptional candidates may discuss pay flexibility.
  • Full training will be providing for those with welding experience.

How to Apply:

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you. Please send your CV highlighting your relevant experience. If shortlisted, we’ll be in touch within 2 working days.

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