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Calibration & Service Engineer

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Major Recruitment Oldbury are delighted to be recruiting for our Redditch based client who are seeking a Calibration & Service Engineer to start immediately. Career progression is guaranteed for the right candidate.

This is a new role, which will involve calibration and service of Aviation and electric battery charger devices.

Duties and tasks will include:

  • Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on aviation and battery charge equipment.
  • Calibrate equipment to industry standards.
  • Diagnose faults and liaise with customers to ensure satisfaction.
  • Maintain accurate records using the company CRM and databases.
  • Produce detailed reports and manage paperwork efficiently.
  • Monitor stock levels and conduct monthly stock takes.

Candidates welcome to apply for the role will have the following:

  • Ideally, experience in servicing, maintaining, or calibrating machinery (though candidates with the right attitude and technical training will be considered).
  • Technical background in mechanical or electrical engineering.
  • Strong problem-solving skills with a logical and methodical approach.
  • Proactive, organised, and able to work independently to tight deadlines.
  • Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and confidence engaging with customers.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office with good attention to detail.
  • Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel internationally (training and field work).
  • A desire to progress into a Field Service role.

Hours of work are Monday to Thursday 8am to 5pm and Friday 8am to 2pm.

Major Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies and as an Employment Business in relation to temporary or contract vacancies, as defined under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.

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CNC Miller

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CNC Miller / PowerMill Programmer
Birmingham
Permanent
Pay Rate £18.00 – £20.00 per Hour + Regular Overtime

An established and highly regarded precision engineering manufacturer is seeking an experienced CNC Miller / PowerMill Programmer to join its growing machining team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a CNC Miller / PowerMill Programmer to work on a variety of complex, high-precision components across multiple industry sectors, using advanced CNC machining technology within a modern manufacturing environment.

The Role
As a CNC Miller / PowerMill Programmer, you will be responsible for:

  • Offline programming using Autodesk PowerMill
  • Setting and operating 3-axis and 5-axis CNC milling machines
  • Producing complex components to tight tolerances
  • Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and CAD data
  • Selecting tooling and optimising machining strategies
  • Conducting in-process inspection and quality checks
  • Working closely with engineering and manufacturing teams to deliver high-quality components

Candidate Requirements
The successful CNC Miller / PowerMill Programmer will have:

  • Previous experience as a CNC Miller Programmer/Operator
  • Strong knowledge of PowerMill CAM software
  • Experience with 3-axis and 5-axis CNC machining
  • Ability to program, set and operate CNC milling machines independently
  • Experience machining a range of materials
  • Strong understanding of engineering drawings, tolerances and quality standards
  • Prototype, tooling, motorsport, aerospace or precision engineering experience would be advantageous

Package

  • £18.00 – £20.00 per hour, depending on experience
  • Regular overtime available throughout the year
  • Stable and growing engineering business
  • Long-term career opportunity
  • Modern machining environment
  • Early finish every Friday

Working Hours
Monday to Thursday: 7:30am – 4:00pm
Friday: 7:30am – 12:30pm

Apply Now
If you are an experienced CNC Miller / PowerMill Programmer looking for a varied and challenging position with excellent earning potential through overtime, this could be the ideal opportunity.

This role would suit a skilled CNC Miller / PowerMill Programmer who enjoys working on complex engineering projects and wants to join a professional and well-established manufacturing team. HMIND INDHM

Site Supervisor – Substations

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Site Supervisor (Electrical) – 33kV Substations

Location: Scotland (Projects across the country)
Salary: £45,000 – £50,000 + Company Van & Fuel Card
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Start Date: Immediate

Are you a Site Supervisor who enjoys being out on site rather than stuck in an office?

We’re looking for an experienced Electrical Site Supervisor to join a growing team delivering work across a long-term 33kV SSE private networks framework.

This isn’t a static role. You’ll typically spend around three months on each project before moving to the next site, so you’ll need to be comfortable travelling throughout Scotland. In return, you’ll join a business with a strong pipeline of work, excellent job security and the opportunity to work on major HV infrastructure projects.

The Role

As Site Supervisor, you’ll be responsible for the safe and efficient delivery of electrical works on substation projects, ensuring work is completed to programme, to specification and in line with all health & safety requirements.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Supervising site teams and subcontractors
  • Coordinating day-to-day site activities
  • Ensuring works are carried out safely and to the required quality standards
  • Conducting site briefings and maintaining health & safety compliance
  • Liaising with Project Managers, Engineers and client representatives
  • Supporting the successful delivery of 11kV and 33kV substation projects

What We’re Looking For

You’ll ideally have experience supervising electrical works within the power or utilities sector and be confident managing teams on live infrastructure projects.

You’ll have:

  • Previous experience as a Site Supervisor
  • Electrical experience within 11kV or 33kV substations
  • Experience working on SSE or SPEN projects is highly desirable
  • SSSTS qualification (essential)
  • Full UK Driving Licence
  • Willingness to travel and work on projects across Scotland

Already hold an SSE CAT3 Authorisation? Even better. If not, full training and accreditation will be provided.

What’s On Offer

  • £45,000 – £50,000 salary
  • Company van and fuel card
  • Long-term work on an established SSE framework
  • Immediate start
  • Opportunity to gain SSE CAT3 Authorisation
  • Stable, long-term pipeline of projects throughout Scotland

If you’re an experienced Electrical Site Supervisor with a background in 11kV or 33kV substations, and you’re looking for a role with genuine long-term security, we’d love to hear from you.

Site Supervisor – Substations

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Site Supervisor (Electrical) – 33kV Substations

Location: Scotland (Projects across the country)
Salary: £45,000 – £50,000 + Company Van & Fuel Card
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Start Date: Immediate

Are you a Site Supervisor who enjoys being out on site rather than stuck in an office?

We’re looking for an experienced Electrical Site Supervisor to join a growing team delivering work across a long-term 33kV SSE private networks framework.

This isn’t a static role. You’ll typically spend around three months on each project before moving to the next site, so you’ll need to be comfortable travelling throughout Scotland. In return, you’ll join a business with a strong pipeline of work, excellent job security and the opportunity to work on major HV infrastructure projects.

The Role

As Site Supervisor, you’ll be responsible for the safe and efficient delivery of electrical works on substation projects, ensuring work is completed to programme, to specification and in line with all health & safety requirements.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Supervising site teams and subcontractors
  • Coordinating day-to-day site activities
  • Ensuring works are carried out safely and to the required quality standards
  • Conducting site briefings and maintaining health & safety compliance
  • Liaising with Project Managers, Engineers and client representatives
  • Supporting the successful delivery of 11kV and 33kV substation projects

What We’re Looking For

You’ll ideally have experience supervising electrical works within the power or utilities sector and be confident managing teams on live infrastructure projects.

You’ll have:

  • Previous experience as a Site Supervisor
  • Electrical experience within 11kV or 33kV substations
  • Experience working on SSE or SPEN projects is highly desirable
  • SSSTS qualification (essential)
  • Full UK Driving Licence
  • Willingness to travel and work on projects across Scotland

Already hold an SSE CAT3 Authorisation? Even better. If not, full training and accreditation will be provided.

What’s On Offer

  • £45,000 – £50,000 salary
  • Company van and fuel card
  • Long-term work on an established SSE framework
  • Immediate start
  • Opportunity to gain SSE CAT3 Authorisation
  • Stable, long-term pipeline of projects throughout Scotland

If you’re an experienced Electrical Site Supervisor with a background in 11kV or 33kV substations, and you’re looking for a role with genuine long-term security, we’d love to hear from you.

Estimator (Utilities) – HV Substation Network

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Estimator – Utilities (HV Substation Framework)
Location: Scotland (Hybrid / Remote with offices near Glasgow)
Salary: Up to £60,000 + £5,000 Car Allowance + Excellent Benefits

ThreeSixty Talent are recruiting for an experienced Estimator to join a leading infrastructure contractor delivering projects across Scotland as part of a major SSE 33kV Substation Framework.

This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in the successful delivery of a £5 million programme of works, working on a wide range of electrical infrastructure projects across the country. Offering flexible hybrid or remote working, this role would suit an experienced estimator looking to join a well-established business with a strong pipeline of secured work.

The Role

As an Estimator, you will be responsible for preparing accurate and competitive cost estimates for utility infrastructure projects, supporting tenders from initial enquiry through to submission.
You’ll work closely with operational teams, commercial departments and clients to ensure bids are commercially viable and technically accurate.

Key Responsibilities

  • Produce detailed estimates and cost plans for utility infrastructure projects.
  • Prepare tender submissions for HV electrical substation and associated infrastructure works.
  • Analyse drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
  • Obtain and assess subcontractor and supplier quotations.
  • Identify commercial risks and opportunities within tender submissions.
  • Liaise with project delivery teams to ensure smooth handover following contract award.
  • Maintain accurate pricing databases and estimating records.
  • Support value engineering initiatives and alternative construction methods where appropriate.

Requirements

To be considered you’ll ideally have:

  • Previous estimating experience within utility or infrastructure projects.
  • Experience pricing work within utility framework agreements.
  • Background in one or more of the following:
    • HV Electrical Substations
    • Power & Energy Infrastructure
    • Gas Networks
    • Water Frameworks
  • Strong commercial awareness and excellent attention to detail.
  • Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Full UK Driving Licence.

What’s on Offer

  • Up to £60,000 basic salary
  • £5,000 Car Allowance
  • Hybrid or remote working
  • Excellent benefits package
  • Opportunity to work on a long-term secured SSE framework
  • Career progression within a growing infrastructure business
  • Supportive and collaborative working environment

If you’re an experienced Estimator with a background in utilities or infrastructure and are looking to work on major HV projects across Scotland, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact ThreeSixty Talent for a confidential discussion.

Hydraulic Technician

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A Hydraulic Technician is needed by a growing engineering company in the Sunderland area to carry out a mixture of workshop and site based service, maintenance and assembly work

Your main responsibilities will be

  • On-site trouble shooting of hydraulic systems.
  • Carry out on site installations and workshop repairs
  • Commissioning, flushing and testing.
  • Preparing site reports.
  • Assembly and functional test power units.
  • On site and workshop pipework.
  • Attend out of hours call-outs.

The ideal candidate will an experienced hydraulic technician with good fault-finding and trouble shooting skills and experience of onsite planned maintenance routines and overhaul of hydraulic components.

The role is for 37.5 hours with additional overtime as customer requirements dictate. Some working away from home is required but for short periods, customer call outs are also part of the job role when required. The role also comes with a company van. Good training and technical development opportunities available

If you would like more information please call Adam Jones at Major Recruitment or click Apply Now to send your CV

Technical Sales & Tendering Engineer

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Technical Sales & Tendering Engineer (Electrical Utilities)

Location: Thame, Oxfordshire (Hybrid – 2-3 days office / 2-3 days working from home)
Salary: £45,000 + Benefits
Hours: Monday to Friday, Full Time
Driving Licence: Full UK driving licence required

What’s in it for you?

  • Salary of £45,000 plus company benefits
  • Hybrid working with 2-3 days working from home
  • Join a leading UK manufacturer with an international presence
  • Work on exciting projects across the electrical utilities and infrastructure sectors
  • Supportive, collaborative team environment
  • Opportunities to develop your technical and commercial expertise
  • Long-term career progression within a growing organisation

About the Role

We’re looking for a Technical Sales & Tendering Engineer to join our growing Sales and Tendering team based in Thame.

In this role, you’ll support our external sales team by preparing technical quotations, bespoke tenders and commercial proposals for customers across the electrical utilities sector. From reviewing technical drawings and specifications to coordinating with engineering, operations and customer service teams, you’ll play a key part in delivering accurate, competitive solutions and outstanding customer service.

This position would suit someone with experience within electrical utilities, power distribution, renewables, rail, EV infrastructure, capital equipment or another technical engineering environment where preparing quotations and tenders forms part of your role.

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare technical quotations, proposals and tender submissions.
  • Review customer specifications, engineering drawings and electrical schematics.
  • Support the external sales team throughout the tender process.
  • Respond to technical customer enquiries by phone, email and online portals.
  • Coordinate with engineering, operations, logistics, finance and customer service teams.
  • Complete pre-qualification questionnaires and tender documentation.
  • Maintain CRM records and tender documentation.
  • Support distributors and provide technical product guidance.
  • Attend customer meetings and travel to UK sites when required.

What We’re Looking For

You’ll ideally have experience in a technical sales, tendering, estimating, proposals or applications engineering role within an electrical or engineering environment.

You’ll also have:

  • Experience preparing quotations or tenders for technical or engineering products.
  • The ability to interpret technical specifications, engineering drawings or electrical schematics.
  • Strong customer service and communication skills.
  • Experience using CRM systems and Microsoft Office.
  • Excellent organisation and attention to detail.
  • A full UK driving licence.

Desirable

  • Experience within DNO, IDNO, ICP, EV, Renewables or Rail sectors.
  • Experience quoting capital equipment or engineered products.
  • HNC, HND or Degree in Electrical Engineering.
  • Knowledge of INCOTERMS or export markets.
  • CAD or project management experience.

Interested?! Then please apply here today!

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Maintenance Technician

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Maintenance Technician

  • Location: Diss, Norfolk.
  • Salary: Up to £50,000 + Benefits
  • Hours: 39 hours per week, fully on-site.
  • Holiday: 23 Days + Bank Holidays

A well established engineering manufacturer is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to support the smooth operation of its production facility.

This is an excellent opportunity for a practical and proactive engineer who enjoys a varied role involving equipment maintenance, site improvements, fault diagnosis and facilities support. You’ll play a key role in ensuring operational reliability while helping maintain a safe and efficient working environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Carry out planned maintenance activities across production equipment.
  • Diagnose and resolve mechanical faults to minimise downtime.
  • Support building maintenance and site improvement projects.
  • Conduct routine safety inspections and address identified issues.
  • Coordinate with external contractors when required.
  • Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.
  • Respond to equipment breakdowns and facility related issues.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the site.

Candidate Requirements:

  • Previous maintenance experience within a manufacturing, engineering or industrial environment.
  • Strong mechanical fault-finding and repair skills.
  • Ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively.
  • Good understanding of workplace health and safety practices.
  • Practical, hands-on approach with excellent problem-solving ability.

Desirable:

  • FLT Licence
  • IPAF or PASMA
  • Working at Height certification
  • First Aid qualification
  • LOTO, COSHH or related safety training

In return, you’ll join a well established and growing business where your expertise will be valued, your contribution will be recognised, and no two days are ever quite the same. If you enjoy rolling up your sleeves, solving problems and making a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.

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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Electrical Supervisor – Substations

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Electrical Supervisor – Substations (11kV-33kV) – Scotland

Location: Scotland (Multi-Site)
Salary: £45,000-£50,000 + Company Van & Fuel Card
Job Type: Permanent
Start Date: Immediate

The Opportunity

We are recruiting for an experienced Electrical Supervisor to join a growing team delivering works across a major 33kV private network substation framework in Scotland.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working on varied projects. You’ll spend approximately three months on each site before moving to the next project, so you’ll need to be comfortable travelling throughout Scotland.

Key Responsibilities

  • Supervise electrical teams working on substation projects.
  • Ensure works are completed safely, efficiently and to programme.
  • Oversee installation, maintenance and upgrade works on substations and associated electrical infrastructure.
  • Ensure compliance with health & safety legislation and site procedures.
  • Liaise with site management, engineers and clients to ensure successful project delivery.
  • Complete site documentation and daily reports.

Requirements

  • Previous experience as an Electrical Supervisor.
  • Strong background working on 11kV-33kV substations or similar electrical infrastructure.
  • Experience working on SSE or SPEN projects is highly desirable.
  • Must hold a valid SSSTS qualification.
  • Full UK Driving Licence.
  • Willingness to travel throughout Scotland, moving between sites approximately every three months.

Desirable

  • SSE Cat 3 Authorisation (training can be provided if not currently held).
  • Previous experience working on private network projects.

What’s on Offer?

  • £45,000-£50,000 basic salary.
  • Company van.
  • Fuel card.
  • Long-term permanent opportunity.
  • Immediate start.
  • Opportunity to gain SSE Cat 3 authorisation if required.
  • Work across a variety of major electrical infrastructure projects throughout Scotland.

Project Manager – Utilities (Substation Framework)

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Project Manager – Utilities (Substation Framework)

Location: Scotland (Hybrid/Remote)
Salary: Up to £70,000 + £5,000 Car Allowance + 10% Performance Bonus

ThreeSixty Talent are recruiting for an experienced Project Manager to join a leading infrastructure contractor delivering utility projects across Scotland.

This is an excellent opportunity to manage a £5m Substation Framework, delivering low to medium voltage electrical infrastructure projects (up to 33kV). The role offers a great balance of autonomy, flexibility and career progression within a well-established and growing business.

The Role

As Project Manager, you’ll be responsible for the successful delivery of utility infrastructure projects from start to finish, ensuring programmes, budgets and quality standards are achieved while maintaining the highest levels of health and safety.

You’ll work closely with clients, subcontractors and internal teams to ensure projects are delivered efficiently and to a high standard.

What We’re Looking For

We’re keen to speak with Project Managers from a range of utilities backgrounds, including:

  • Electrical Utilities
  • Power & Substations
  • Fibre / Telecommunications
  • Water
  • Gas Networks

Previous substation experience is desirable but not essential if you have strong project management experience within utility infrastructure.

Experience working with SSE or SP Energy Networks (SPEN) would be a distinct advantage.

Requirements

  • Previous experience managing utility infrastructure projects
  • Strong understanding of framework delivery
  • Experience overseeing projects from inception through to completion
  • Excellent stakeholder and client management skills
  • Commercial awareness and budget management experience
  • Full UK Driving Licence

Working Pattern

  • Hybrid working available (typically 3 days from home and 2 days in the office/site)
  • Remote candidates will also be considered, provided you’re happy to attend site approximately once per week.
  • Offices are located around 30 minutes from Glasgow, so candidates based across Scotland are encouraged to apply.

Salary & Benefits

  • Up to £70,000 basic salary
  • £5,000 Car Allowance
  • 10% Annual Performance Bonus
  • Hybrid working
  • Excellent career progression within a growing utilities business

Interviews are taking place next week, so early applications are encouraged.

If you’re an experienced Project Manager looking for your next challenge within the utilities sector, we’d love to hear from you.