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CNC Laser Cutter

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CNC Laser Cutting Operator

Major Recruitment is seeking a skilled Laser Cutting Operator to join a well-established company in the Nottingham area, who are equipped with state-of-the-art machinery including Bystronic and BLM systems.

Job Type: Full-time | Permanent | 6am-2pm | 40 hours
Salary: £16-£17 per hour

Their cutting-edge setup includes:

  • Flat Laser Cutting – 4 Flatbed Lasers (including a 6m laser with Antil Warehouse System)

  • Tube Laser Cutting – 2 tube lasers (cutting up to 152mm diameter)

Key Responsibilities

  • Complete all required paperwork accurately, including job cards and drawing checks

  • Select and inspect materials according to job specifications and quality standards

  • Handle materials with care to prevent damage

  • Label all materials and job cards with correct GIN numbers

  • Verify quantities and load cut parts accurately onto trolleys or pallets

  • Carry out final inspections and stamp job cards to confirm quality

  • Follow the “1st off” process, including stamping length, width, and thickness

What We’re Looking For

  • High attention to detail and a strong focus on quality

  • Able to follow procedures accurately and consistently

  • Strong communication skills and a team-focused attitude

  • Physically fit and able to handle materials safely

  • Knowledge of Lean / 5S principles is an advantage

Benefits

  • Company pension
  • Free on-site parking
  • Opportunity to work with industry-leading machinery
  • Supportive and professional working environment
  • Competative Rate DOE
  • Uniform Allowance
  • Overtime at time and half + double time
  • Paid breaks

Interested?
Apply now or get in touch to schedule a call and discuss the opportunity in more detail.

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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

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Marine Works Surveyor

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Marine Works Surveyor – Major Infrastructure Project

Location: Sizewell C, Suffolk (Site-Based)
Contract: Initial 6-Month Contract (12 Months of Work Expected)
Start Date: Immediate (Subject to Site Clearance)
IR35: Inside IR35 (Rates Reflect This)
Shift Pattern: 10 Days On / 4 Days Off

The Opportunity

Our client is seeking an experienced Marine Works Surveyor to join a major onshore/offshore infrastructure project at Sizewell C. This is an excellent opportunity to work on one of the UK’s largest and most technically challenging civil engineering projects, supporting the delivery of complex marine, tunnelling and heavy infrastructure works.

The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering accurate engineering survey support across a range of construction activities, working closely with engineering, construction and client teams to ensure works are completed safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage day-to-day surveying and engineering activities across allocated sections of work.
  • Carry out high-accuracy setting out and surveying using GPS, Total Stations and associated survey equipment.
  • Prepare and review RAMS (Risk Assessments and Method Statements) and ITPs (Inspection and Test Plans).
  • Support construction activities across marine works, tunnelling operations, shaft construction and heavy civil engineering packages.
  • Provide survey control for Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) operations, shaft excavation, marine structures and associated infrastructure.
  • Establish and maintain survey control networks and monitor construction tolerances.
  • Produce and maintain accurate as-built surveys and survey records.
  • Ensure all works are delivered in accordance with project specifications, quality standards and programme requirements.
  • Liaise directly with the end client, subcontractors and project stakeholders.
  • Monitor progress and provide technical support to site teams.
  • Ensure compliance with all health, safety and environmental procedures.
  • Assist with quality inspections, documentation and reporting.
  • Support planning and coordination of construction activities throughout the project lifecycle.

Essential Requirements

  • Previous experience working as a Marine Works Surveyor, Engineering Surveyor or Site Surveyor on major civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
  • Strong knowledge and experience of RAMS and ITPs.
  • Proven experience carrying out precise engineering setting out.
  • Experience using Total Stations, GPS and modern surveying equipment.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to liaise confidently with clients and site teams.
  • Strong understanding of health, safety and quality procedures.
  • Ability to work effectively within a fast-paced project environment.

Highly Desirable Experience

Candidates with experience in any of the following will be highly regarded:

  • Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) operations
  • Shaft construction and deep excavation works
  • Tunnelling projects (NATM, SCL or TBM)
  • Marine and offshore infrastructure
  • Ports, jetties and coastal engineering
  • Heavy civils and major infrastructure projects
  • Nuclear projects
  • Temporary Works
  • Large concrete structures
  • Utilities, rail or highways infrastructure

What’s on Offer

  • Opportunity to work on one of the UK’s flagship infrastructure projects.
  • Initial 6-month contract with approximately 12 months of work anticipated.
  • Competitive Inside IR35 day rates.
  • Structured 10 days on / 4 days off rotation.
  • Immediate start, subject to successful site clearance.

Apply Now

If you’re an experienced Marine Works Surveyor with a background in marine, tunnelling, shaft construction, TBM operations or major infrastructure projects, we’d love to hear from you.

Cleanroom Project Manager

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Cleanroom Project Manager

This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced Project Manager with a strong background in Cleanroom Builds is needed by a successful and expanding engineering company

The role involves successfully delivering turnkey construction projects and a variety of other exciting, high-quality controlled environment builds within a variety of environments including pharmaceuticals, electronics, chemicals and datacentres

Working as part of a supportive and flexible projects team your main responsibilities will be i focused around delivering projects across the South of England

Your main responsibilities will involve commercial delivery, design management, scheduling and resource / site management. Key tasks will include: –

  • Obtaining quotes from supply chain and improve on quotations where possible with discount or competitive tender and organise and order all materials required for the project.
  • Liaise with suppliers regularly to ensure delivery dates are achieved.
  • Schedule all labour for projects – covering all structural, electrical, cleaning and commissioning tasks.
  • Manage design process communication – obtain drawings from client.
  • Organise ‘as-built” drawings for end of project and issue to client with O&M
  • Compile project schedule in MS Project and issue weekly alongside reports
  • Manage and supervise sub-contracted resource to meet agreed timelines and ensure any variations, if required, are passed directly on to client.
  • Manage suppliers to ensure goods are delivered on time and to agreed quality standard.
  • Manage complaints if necessary.
  • Responsibility for site Health & Safety and CDM compliance
  • Management of site to include waste management, hire equipment, materials storage, tool storage and charging, site welfare, parking and signing-in process.
  • Organise RAMS from sub-contracted labour and suppliers
  • Conduct monthly site walkaround and agree invoice schedule with client.

YOUR SKILLS

The successful candidate will need a proven track record of successful delivery of complex projects within Cleanrooms, building services, M&E based construction projects (preferably of over £1M in value) and of delivering multiple projects at one time and managing own workflow. You will need to be able to read and correctly interpret CAD drawings, Bills of Quantities / Materials and be able to manage staff and subcontractors to ensure time and budget are met. You will need to be proficient with MS Project / Office and have excellent communication skills

An Engineering qualification and experience of AutoCAD or Revit would be an advantage

This is a fully remote role with one day in the office, 2/3 days on site and 1/2 days working from home. Salary to £80,000 p/a + car allowance with bonuses and benefits (depending on experience and qualifications)

If you would like to learn more about this varied and interesting role and play a key part in the next stage of a growing company’s success please call Adam Jones at Major Recruitment or click Apply Now to send your CV

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Quality Inspector

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Overview

We are currently seeking a Quality Inspector to join a growing manufacturing team. This is a hands-on role working closely with production to ensure all components meet customer specifications and move efficiently through the manufacturing process.

This opportunity would suit a detail-oriented individual who takes pride in their work and is confident working both independently and as part of a wider team.

Key Responsibilities

  • Carry out detailed inspections of raw materials, in-process components, and finished products in line with company and industry standards

  • Use a range of manual measuring equipment alongside CMM, 3D scanning, and measuring arm technology

  • Analyse inspection data and produce reports to identify trends and support corrective actions

  • Monitor scrap levels and support continuous improvement initiatives

  • Work closely with production to maintain workflow and component quality

  • Produce First Article Inspection (FAI) reports to customer specifications

  • Assist in developing and improving quality control procedures

  • Support internal audits and external inspections when required

Requirements

  • Previous experience in a quality inspection or quality assurance role within manufacturing

  • Strong understanding of technical drawings and 3D models

  • Experience operating a CMM

  • Confident using manual measuring equipment

  • Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively

  • Positive, proactive attitude with a team-focused approach

  • Background in precision engineering or similar environment is advantageous

Benefits

  • Competitive salary (£28,000 – £35,000 depending on experience)

  • Overtime paid at 1.5x

  • 28 days annual leave

  • On-site parking

  • Healthcare cash plan

  • Company pension scheme

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Quality Inspector

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Overview

We are currently seeking a Quality Inspector to join a growing manufacturing team. This is a hands-on role working closely with production to ensure all components meet customer specifications and move efficiently through the manufacturing process.

This opportunity would suit a detail-oriented individual who takes pride in their work and is confident working both independently and as part of a wider team.

Key Responsibilities

  • Carry out detailed inspections of raw materials, in-process components, and finished products in line with company and industry standards

  • Use a range of manual measuring equipment alongside CMM, 3D scanning, and measuring arm technology

  • Analyse inspection data and produce reports to identify trends and support corrective actions

  • Monitor scrap levels and support continuous improvement initiatives

  • Work closely with production to maintain workflow and component quality

  • Produce First Article Inspection (FAI) reports to customer specifications

  • Assist in developing and improving quality control procedures

  • Support internal audits and external inspections when required

Requirements

  • Previous experience in a quality inspection or quality assurance role within manufacturing

  • Strong understanding of technical drawings and 3D models

  • Experience operating a CMM

  • Confident using manual measuring equipment

  • Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively

  • Positive, proactive attitude with a team-focused approach

  • Background in precision engineering or similar environment is advantageous

Benefits

  • Competitive salary (£28,000 – £35,000 depending on experience)

  • Overtime paid at 1.5x

  • 28 days annual leave

  • On-site parking

  • Healthcare cash plan

  • Company pension scheme

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Multi Skilled Engineer

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We’re looking for a proactive and hands-on Multi-Skilled Engineer to join our engineering team. In this role, you’ll play a key part in keeping operations running smoothly by maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving our equipment and systems.

You’ll work closely with production teams, especially during start-up and critical periods, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal performance across the site.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Multi-Skilled Engineer, you will:

  • Ensure full compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental, and Hygiene standards
  • Diagnose, repair, and resolve equipment faults quickly and effectively
  • Complete planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance tasks
  • Accurately record all maintenance activity, parts usage, and job completion within the CMMS system
  • Support production teams during start-ups and operational challenges
  • Maintain high standards of housekeeping and ensure audit readiness at all times
  • Follow clear and safe engineering handover procedures
  • Work to specification to ensure food safety and quality standards are consistently met
  • Communicate effectively across teams to minimise downtime and maximise efficiency
  • Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to reduce cost and improve reliability
  • Participate in risk assessments and promote safe working practices
  • Share knowledge, support colleagues, and contribute to a strong team culture
  • Remain flexible and adaptable to meet changing business and shift requirements

What Success Looks Like

  • Rapid and effective fault resolution with minimal disruption
  • High equipment reliability and reduced downtime
  • Strong collaboration between engineering and production teams
  • Consistent adherence to safety and quality standards
  • Clear, accurate, and timely reporting of all maintenance activities

Skills & Experience

Essential

  • Recognised qualification in Mechanical and/or Electrical Engineering
  • Time-served apprenticeship or strong hands-on engineering experience (ideally within FMCG or manufacturing)
  • Experience working with:
    • Hydraulics & Pneumatics
    • Mechanical & Electrical systems
    • PLCs/Inverters (basic fault-finding)
  • Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
  • Proven commitment to safe systems of work and risk assessment practices
  • Experience working with high-risk equipment and safe isolation procedures
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • Ability to prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment

Desirable

  • Experience with Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) or asset care programmes
  • Knowledge of CMMS systems
  • PLC interrogation or programming experience
  • Understanding of HACCP and food safety systems
  • Experience working with OEM suppliers
  • Continuous improvement or lean manufacturing knowledge

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Engineering
  • Time-served apprenticeship
  • HNC / equivalent technical qualification
  • 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (or willingness to obtain)
  • Basic Food Hygiene

Desirable

  • Lean / Six Sigma training
  • IOSH / NEBOSH
  • FLT or MEWP certification

What We’re Looking For

  • A self-motivated problem solver who takes ownership of tasks
  • A reliable team player with a “can-do” attitude
  • Someone who thrives in a fast-paced, production-driven environment
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to doing the job right first time
  • A continuous learner who actively seeks development opportunities

Multi Skilled Engineer

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We’re looking for a proactive and hands-on Multi-Skilled Engineer to join our engineering team. In this role, you’ll play a key part in keeping operations running smoothly by maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving our equipment and systems.

You’ll work closely with production teams, especially during start-up and critical periods, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal performance across the site.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Multi-Skilled Engineer, you will:

  • Ensure full compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental, and Hygiene standards
  • Diagnose, repair, and resolve equipment faults quickly and effectively
  • Complete planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance tasks
  • Accurately record all maintenance activity, parts usage, and job completion within the CMMS system
  • Support production teams during start-ups and operational challenges
  • Maintain high standards of housekeeping and ensure audit readiness at all times
  • Follow clear and safe engineering handover procedures
  • Work to specification to ensure food safety and quality standards are consistently met
  • Communicate effectively across teams to minimise downtime and maximise efficiency
  • Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to reduce cost and improve reliability
  • Participate in risk assessments and promote safe working practices
  • Share knowledge, support colleagues, and contribute to a strong team culture
  • Remain flexible and adaptable to meet changing business and shift requirements

What Success Looks Like

  • Rapid and effective fault resolution with minimal disruption
  • High equipment reliability and reduced downtime
  • Strong collaboration between engineering and production teams
  • Consistent adherence to safety and quality standards
  • Clear, accurate, and timely reporting of all maintenance activities

Skills & Experience

Essential

  • Recognised qualification in Mechanical and/or Electrical Engineering
  • Time-served apprenticeship or strong hands-on engineering experience (ideally within FMCG or manufacturing)
  • Experience working with:
    • Hydraulics & Pneumatics
    • Mechanical & Electrical systems
    • PLCs/Inverters (basic fault-finding)
  • Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
  • Proven commitment to safe systems of work and risk assessment practices
  • Experience working with high-risk equipment and safe isolation procedures
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • Ability to prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment

Desirable

  • Experience with Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) or asset care programmes
  • Knowledge of CMMS systems
  • PLC interrogation or programming experience
  • Understanding of HACCP and food safety systems
  • Experience working with OEM suppliers
  • Continuous improvement or lean manufacturing knowledge

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Engineering
  • Time-served apprenticeship
  • HNC / equivalent technical qualification
  • 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (or willingness to obtain)
  • Basic Food Hygiene

Desirable

  • Lean / Six Sigma training
  • IOSH / NEBOSH
  • FLT or MEWP certification

What We’re Looking For

  • A self-motivated problem solver who takes ownership of tasks
  • A reliable team player with a “can-do” attitude
  • Someone who thrives in a fast-paced, production-driven environment
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to doing the job right first time
  • A continuous learner who actively seeks development opportunities

Electrical Field Service Engineer

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An Electrical Field Service Engineer is needed to install, service, test, and commission electrical equipment on sites across North West England

Based remotely you will carry out routine service work on various motors and drives, with installation and refitting of new for old. Responsive breakdown callouts are also required from engineers on a rota basis. Assist with the Hire business with regards to installations and commissioning on site and ongoing operation of installed equipment.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Service Existing Customers Drives.
  • Assist in installations of MCC’s, New for Old Variable Speed Drivees and Soft starters.
  • Attend breakdowns to customers sites for reactive maintenance.
  • Test and Commission Products offered by the company.
  • Mark up drawings with modifications.
  • Support the sales team.
  • Liaise with customers on site regarding technical and progress work.
  • You will be required to operate within a rolling rate basis for 24/7 cover.

YOUR SKILLS

The ideal candidate will be a time-served Electrical Technician with a background in either Field Service, Electrical Installation, Site Services or Electrical Contracting. You will need to be 18th Edition qualified with a current JIB or CSCS card and a good working knowledge of 240 – 690 LV, single and 3 phase systems etc. Experience of PLCs would be an advantage. You will also need a good level of IT proficiency. Good communication and interpersonal skills are essential as is a full UK Driving Licence

Full Product Training will be given

The company offers a competitive benefits package with call out and standby rates and a company vehicle. Typical annual take home is c£65K

APPLY NOW

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

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Electrical Field Service Engineer – North West

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An Electrical Field Service Engineer is needed to install, service, test, and commission electrical equipment on sites across North West England

Based remotely you will carry out routine service work on various motors and drives, with installation and refitting of new for old. Responsive breakdown callouts are also required from engineers on a rota basis. Assist with the Hire business with regards to installations and commissioning on site and ongoing operation of installed equipment.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Service Existing Customers Drives.
  • Assist in installations of MCC’s, New for Old Variable Speed Drivees and Soft starters.
  • Attend breakdowns to customers sites for reactive maintenance.
  • Test and Commission Products offered by the company.
  • Mark up drawings with modifications.
  • Support the sales team.
  • Liaise with customers on site regarding technical and progress work.
  • You will be required to operate within a rolling rate basis for 24/7 cover.

YOUR SKILLS

The ideal candidate will be a time-served Electrical Technician with a background in either Field Service, Electrical Installation, Site Services or Electrical Contracting. You will need to be 18th Edition qualified with a current JIB or CSCS card and a good working knowledge of 240 – 690 LV, single and 3 phase systems etc. Experience of PLCs would be an advantage. You will also need a good level of IT proficiency. Good communication and interpersonal skills are essential as is a full UK Driving Licence

Full Product Training will be given

The company offers a competitive benefits package with call out and standby rates, travel time and a company vehicle. Typical annual take home is c£65K

APPLY NOW

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

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