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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.

CNC 3 Axis Operator

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Major Recruitment Oldbury are delighted to be recruiting for a professional engineering organisation who are seeking a 3 Axis CNC Operator to join their busy Darlaston site.

Duties and tasks will include:

  • Set up and operate 5 Axis Hurco’s and a ROEDER using setting sheets.
  • Conversational program, set up and operate Hurco 5-AXIS to produce precise components to specification using WinMax software at the console.
  • Read and interpret engineering drawings.
  • Check your own work using a range of measuring equipment.
  • Completing one offs and batch work.
  • Ensure that production requirements are met in line with the production schedule.

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

  • a min of 5 years’ experience of machining with experience in Aerospace desirable.
  • Experience of working on Hurco is essential.
  • An ability to program and work with minimal supervision is a necessity.
  • Experience of 3,2 & 5 Axis Machining
  • Experience of working with graphite would be beneficial.

Hours of work are Monday to Thursday, 10 hours between 6am and 6pm, Friday is overtime which will be provided on a weeks notice, and parking is available.

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General Machinist (Workshop)

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Major Recruitment Oldbury are delighted to be recruiting for our highly professional and expanding Wednesbury client, who are seeking a General Machinist to join their successful engineering workshop.

Hours of work are Monday to Thursday 7.30am to 4:30pm & Friday 7am to 1:00pm (30mins. Lunch break).

Duties and tasks will include:

  • Cutting, grinding, drilling, measurement & inspection, working to specifications, soldering, etc.
  • Assisting with off-loading & booking-in raw materials
  • Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environment
  • Continuous improvement jobs
  • Working within a quality system to ISO 9001:2015
  • Working to job instructions, engineering drawings and specifications
  • Work within the quality, environmental compliance procedures/systems, organisational and health and safety regulations.
  • Have input to potential problems that can occur within the engineering operations and how they can be avoided.
  • Prepare the work area and equipment.
  • Obtain and follow the appropriate job documentation and work instructions.
  • Extract the necessary data and information from specifications and related documentation.
  • Carry out the engineering activities in line with their job role.

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

  • Be an exceptional team-player & good communicator
  • Display a good work ethic
  • Be capable of working swiftly in a safe & proficient manner
  • Have the ability to work independently and use own initiative
  • Be reliable, honest and responsible, with great attendance and timekeeping
  • Have a flexible approach to tasks undertaken
  • Have excellent standards and good attention to detail

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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Surface Grinder

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Major Recruitment Oldbury are delighted to be recruiting for a professional engineering organisation in the Darlaston area who are seeking and experienced Surface Grinder to join their busy engineering team.

Duties and tasks will include:

  • working within a high-pressure machining environment
  • meeting deadlines and using your initiative to overcome problems
  • resolving production issues
  • Under certain circumstances overtime and extra hours may be required to complete the task at hand and keep production flowing.
  • The key responsibilities include working with Jones & Shipman 540 1400 540X &1400X series surface grinders
  • working with Jones & Shipman 540 1400 540X &1400X series surface grinders.

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

  • Experience on Jones & Shipman Format5 CNC surface grinders would be an advantage.
  • Applicants must be capable of reading engineering drawings, able to work on own initiative, and work as part of a team.

Hours of work are Monday to Thursday 6am to 6pm.

Parking is available.

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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Senior Regional Sales Manager

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Senior Regional Sales Manager – Electrical Infrastructure & Switchgear

Location: Home / Field Based (Southern UK)
Salary: £60,000 – £65,000 Basic + £7,000 Car Allowance + Benefits
Hours: Monday to Friday
Travel: Regular UK customer visits
Driving Licence: Full UK driving licence required

Our client is a leading international engineering organisation specialising in intelligent power distribution products and solutions. With a strong reputation across utility, industrial and commercial markets, they provide innovative electrical solutions that support some of the UK’s most important infrastructure projects.

They are now looking to appoint an experienced Senior Regional Sales Manager – Electrical Infrastructure & Primary Switchgear to join their successful Industrial Sector Sales Team.

What’s in it for you?

  • Attractive package of £60,000 – £65,000 basic salary plus £7,000 annual car allowance
  • Home-based role with the autonomy to manage and grow your own territory
  • Opportunity to work with market-leading electrical power distribution solutions
  • Build strategic relationships with major customers across utilities, infrastructure, renewable energy and industrial sectors
  • Work with advanced primary switchgear, MV/LV switchgear and package substation solutions
  • Join an established international engineering organisation with a strong reputation in the market
  • Play a key role in the continued growth of a successful Industrial Sector Sales Team
  • Long-term career development opportunities within a technically driven business

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially driven sales professional with strong technical knowledge and experience selling electrical solutions, engineered products or infrastructure projects.

Working from your home base, you will manage a defined Southern UK territory, developing new business opportunities and strengthening relationships with existing customers across utilities, industrial, renewable energy, transportation and commercial sectors.

You will be responsible for growing sales of your client’s electrical solutions, including primary MV switchgear, medium and low voltage switchgear, package substations and associated power distribution technologies.

Working closely with customers, consultants, contractors and internal technical teams, you will identify opportunities, develop solutions and deliver long-term commercial partnerships.

Interested?

If you have the experience and technical background to succeed in this role, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to take the next step in your career.

Field Service Maintenance Engineer

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K&D is delighted to support our local client, who is seeking an experienced and highly motivated professional to join their Field Service Support team.

As a skilled individual, you will be pivotal in maintaining our hire fleet, which includes mini cranes, glass lifting equipment, and glazing robots. Our client is looking for a multi-skilled mechanical/electrical-biased Engineer who embraces a can-do attitude and is comfortable with some customer-facing responsibilities.

Competitive Salary Range: £38,000 – £40,000 (£45,000 – £50,000 OTE)

Monday to Friday Work Schedule: 8.30 am to 5.30 pm

Generous Leave Entitlement: 24 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Optional Healthcare Scheme

Employer/Employee Contribution Pension Scheme: 4%/4%

Key Responsibilities:

Diagnose and rectify faults in our diverse range of machinery as a Field Service Maintenance Engineer.

Identify parts or components required to make suitable repairs, showcasing your expertise in field service maintenance.

Visit sites to repair defects when necessary, showcasing your on-site skills as a Field Service Maintenance Engineer.

Inspect, test, and certify the safety of all Electrical/Mechanical Plant in the fleet, demonstrating your commitment to safety in field service maintenance.

Install and commission new machinery and equipment, adhering to agreed levels of responsibility, manufacturer’s specifications, and current legislation in field service maintenance.

Experience, Knowledge & Skills:

Field service maintenance experience is preferred but not essential.

Be prepared to travel across the south of the UK to attend to customer issues on-site as a Field Service Maintenance Engineer.

Strong mechanical and electrical engineering experience, a key skill for a professional in field service maintenance.

Possess a recognized Engineering qualification in field service maintenance.

Understand the basics of AC/DC motors and generators, showcasing your technical knowledge in field service maintenance.

Use telematics for diagnostics, demonstrating your technological skills in field service maintenance.

Proficiency in electric portable tools, wiring and distribution systems, basic petrol and diesel engines/generators, pumps, and hydraulics, reflecting your versatility in field service maintenance.

The ability to read and interpret engineering diagrams and charts is a crucial skill for a professional in field service maintenance.

Understanding health and safety requirements is a priority for a professional in field service maintenance.

Excellent communication and administrative skills, essential for a professional in field service maintenance.

Strong problem-solving ability, a trait inherent in a professional in field service maintenance.

Resourceful with high attention to detail, defining a successful professional in field service maintenance.

Interested? Then please apply here today!!

Mechanical Design Engineer

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A Mechanical Design Engineer with good 3D CAD skills is needed to work for a busy manufacturing company in the Gateshead area

YOUR NEW JOB

Working in a small design team you will design enclosures and use the MRP system to create accurate BOM’s. You will be working on both new and existing product ranges and creating 3D mechanical designs and providing all manufacturing drawings to the operations teams. You will also monitor the progress of all undertaken mechanical design by holding regular design reviews with the aim to speed up product introduction and reduce design change costs. You will also ensure mechanical design solutions are viable and cost effective, utilising all available manufacturing methods

KEY SKILLS

The ideal candidate will have a HNC in Mechanical Engineering or similar discipline and experience of mechanical design of enclosures, fabrications and assemblies. You will need good 3D CAD skills (CREO, Inventor, Solidworks etc) and be able to transfer 3D CAD data into 2D drawing packs and standardise the formats.

You will need to be adaptable, be able to communicate well across departments and work with minimum supervision to agreed timescales. You will have an innovative approach to mechanical design, demonstrate good mechanical engineering knowledge, have good attention to detail and ability to complete fully assigned tasks. You will also need to be able to communicate will with customers and suppliers and be proficient with MRP systems and MS Office

APPLY NOW

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established manufacturing company with good technical and career development opportunities

If you are interested in this exciting role please call Adam Jones at Major Recruitment or click Apply Now and send your CV

CNC Machinist Setter Operator / Conventional Machinist

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CNC Machinist Setter Operator / Conventional Machinist

PM Shift – Monday to Thursday
Salary: £27,851 – £34,278 per annum (DOE) + 15% Shift Allowance
Full-time | Aylesbury

The Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced and versatile CNC Machinist Setter Operator / Conventional Machinist to join a precision engineering manufacturing environment.

This role would suit a skilled machinist with experience in CNC programming, setting and operating, alongside strong manual machining capabilities. You will be responsible for producing high-quality components to tight tolerances, working from engineering drawings and technical specifications within a low-volume, high-precision environment.

You will play an important role within the production team, ensuring work is completed safely, accurately and efficiently while maintaining excellent quality standards.

Working Hours

PM Shift – 37.5 hours per week

  • Monday to Wednesday: 1:30pm – 11:30pm
  • Thursday: 1:30pm – 11:00pm
  • Friday: Non-working day

Key Responsibilities

CNC Machining Duties

  • Program, set and operate CNC machines using G-code and/or CAM software.
  • Set up CNC machining centres and select appropriate tooling.
  • Interpret complex engineering drawings and technical specifications.
  • Adjust programmes, offsets, speeds and feeds to maintain accuracy.
  • Carry out first-off inspections and in-process quality checks.
  • Produce precision components to required tolerances and standards.

Manual Machining Duties

  • Operate conventional/manual machinery including lathes, milling machines and drills.
  • Manufacture one-off and low-volume components as required.
  • Carry out deburring and finishing operations to meet customer specifications.
  • Support a flexible production environment where priorities can change.

General Responsibilities

  • Complete job cards and production documentation accurately.
  • Maintain a clean, safe and organised working environment.
  • Work closely with engineering and quality teams to resolve issues.
  • Contribute towards continuous improvement activities.
  • Ensure consistently high standards of workmanship and productivity.

Essential Experience & Skills

  • Minimum of 2 years’ experience working within a manufacturing environment.
  • Proven experience in CNC programming, setting and operating.
  • Strong manual machining experience.
  • Ability to read and understand engineering drawings.
  • Good knowledge of geometric tolerancing and surface finishes.
  • Experience machining a range of materials including stainless steel, mild steel and aluminium.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Desirable Experience

  • Experience using Fanuc, Siemens or similar CNC controls.
  • Experience with CAM software such as EdgeCAM or equivalent.
  • Apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).
  • Background working in low-volume, high-precision manufacturing.

The Ideal Candidate

You will be a self-motivated machinist who can work independently while being part of a supportive production team. You will have excellent problem-solving skills, a flexible approach and take pride in producing accurate, high-quality work.

Benefits Package

  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Life assurance
  • Pension scheme
  • Health cash plan
  • On-site parking
  • Electric vehicle charging points
  • Social events
  • Seasonal flu vaccinations

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Legionella Risk Assessor

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Legionella Risk Assessor

Location: North West & Midlands (field-based)
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Hours: Full-time

Overview

Our client is a well-established and growing compliance specialist, currently seeking experienced Legionella Risk Assessors to cover sites across the Midlands and the North West. This role is ideal for a knowledgeable professional who takes pride in delivering high-quality, compliant risk assessments and enjoys working autonomously in the field.

You’ll be responsible for conducting Legionella risk assessments across a varied portfolio of commercial and residential properties, ensuring all work is completed in line with current legislation and best practice.

Key Responsibilities

  • Carrying out Legionella risk assessments in accordance with ACOP L8 and HSG274
  • Producing clear, accurate, and compliant reports with actionable recommendations
  • Identifying risks associated with hot and cold water systems
  • Providing professional advice to clients on remedial actions and control measures
  • Ensuring all assessments are completed within agreed timescales
  • Maintaining accurate records and documentation
  • Representing the business professionally on-site with clients

Candidate Requirements

  • Proven experience as a Legionella Risk Assessor
  • Relevant Legionella Risk Assessment qualification
  • Strong working knowledge of ACOP L8 and HSG274
  • Excellent attention to detail and report-writing skills
  • Ability to work independently and manage your own workload
  • Full UK driving licence
  • Professional, reliable, and client-focused approach

What’s on Offer

  • Competitive salary based on experience
  • Company vehicle or car allowance (where applicable)
  • Ongoing training and professional development
  • Long-term, stable position within a growing organisation
  • Supportive management and structured workload

Next Steps

This is a great opportunity for a competent Legionella Risk Assessor looking for consistent work, autonomy, and a business that values quality and compliance over box-ticking.

Forklift Driver

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Forklift Truck Operator (Counterbalance)
Pay: £14.00 per hour
Location: Coalville
Contract: Temporary to Permanent
Shift Pattern: Alternating shifts – mornings and afternoons

NEW ROLE – A reputable manufacturing company in Coalville is currently seeking an experienced FLT Operator to join their team.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Operating a forklift truck safely to move materials around the facility
  • Handling incoming and outgoing goods, ensuring accuracy at all times
  • Organising and storing stock in line with internal systems and procedures
  • Carrying out routine equipment checks before use and reporting any issues
  • Following all site health and safety policies and guidelines
  • Assisting with general warehouse duties, including maintaining a clean and organised workspace

Requirements:

  • Valid Category B1 or B2 forklift licence is essential
  • Previous experience working in a busy warehouse or manufacturing environment
  • Good knowledge of health and safety practices within a warehouse setting
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team
  • Willingness to work rotating shifts and adapt as required

If you’re interested in this opportunity, please send your CV to mitch@hamilton-woods.com