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Mechanical Service Engineer

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We are looking for a Workshop based Service Engineer with a good Mechanical Fitting background to work for an established North East company

You will be tasked with performing the following: repair, service and assembly of all types of pipeline products and ancillaries in line with standard operating procedures. You will also be responsible for the maintenance of relevant documentation of all the work carried out, using computerised systems. Workshop activity accounts for 90% of your work and the remaining time will be spent at customers’ locations anywhere in the UK/ overseas.

KEY SKILLS

We are seeking candidates with a craft apprentice training in Mechanical Engineering fitting, qualified to Level 3 (BTEC / ONC) or higher with several experience in a service-oriented hands-on fitting / maintenance environment. Experience of working with pipeline components, pressure equipment, valves or actuators would be a strong advantage and having some machining experience would be desirable.

A valid driver’s licence is essential and you will need to be responsive to after-hours issues when necessary, adopting a flexible approach to work.

You will also need:

  • A strong troubleshooting background, mechanical & computer aptitude, and logical way of thinking to isolate problems.
  • Develops strong trusting relationships to gain support and achieve results.
  • Strong interpersonal and English-speaking communication skills.
  • Be flexible and available to interact with customers as required.
  • Be able to take the initiative, capable of working alone as well as contributing to a strong team-work ethic.

This is an interesting and varied role with good technical development prospects and a generous benefits package that includes a company car, annual bonus, an industry-leading contributory pension plan, generous holiday allowance etc

If you are interested please call Adam Jones at Major Recruitment or click the Apply Now button to send your CV

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Mechanical Service Engineer

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We are looking for a Workshop based Service Engineer with a good Mechanical Fitting background to work for an established North East company

You will be tasked with performing the following: repair, service and assembly of all types of pipeline products and ancillaries in line with standard operating procedures. You will also be responsible for the maintenance of relevant documentation of all the work carried out, using computerised systems. Workshop activity accounts for 90% of your work and the remaining time will be spent at customers’ locations anywhere in the UK/ overseas.

KEY SKILLS

We are seeking candidates with a craft apprentice training in Mechanical Engineering fitting, qualified to Level 3 (BTEC / ONC) or higher with several experience in a service-oriented hands-on fitting / maintenance environment. Experience of working with pipeline components, pressure equipment, valves or actuators would be a strong advantage and having some machining experience would be desirable.

A valid driver’s licence is essential and you will need to be responsive to after-hours issues when necessary, adopting a flexible approach to work.

You will also need:

  • A strong troubleshooting background, mechanical & computer aptitude, and logical way of thinking to isolate problems.
  • Develops strong trusting relationships to gain support and achieve results.
  • Strong interpersonal and English-speaking communication skills.
  • Be flexible and available to interact with customers as required.
  • Be able to take the initiative, capable of working alone as well as contributing to a strong team-work ethic.

This is an interesting and varied role with good technical development prospects and a generous benefits package that includes a company car, annual bonus, an industry-leading contributory pension plan, generous holiday allowance etc

If you are interested please call Adam Jones at Major Recruitment or click the Apply Now button to send your CV

Senior Fabricator / Setter

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Major Recruitment are looking for an experienced Senior Fabricator/Setter to join a growing team with our prestigious client in Daventry.

Monday to Friday
37.5 hours/ week
Automotive/Aerospace experience essential

Your responsibilities as a Senior Fabricator/Setter will include:

  • Setting up all plant and machinery to works order in advance of operator becoming free
  • Check roots, work instructions and SOP’s are available and correct
  • Ensure operators are trained and risk assessed before embarking on task
  • Ensure operators are competent in all tasks
  • Ensure 1st off is correct and sign off works order
  • Ensure all instructions and tools are available for operators to make good parts
  • Ensure operator knows time to complete task
  • Ensure operator clocks onto the task correctly
  • Return to operator after planned time period to sign off last off
  • Report any issues and reasons why operators could not complete works order to correct time and required quality
  • Operate production equipment
  • Carry out cleaning and basic maintenance of work areas and the machines
  • Report equipment faults to maintenance staff

The ideal candidate :

  • Ability to work across all areas of the production process
  • Able to work as part of a team
  • Able to train operators
  • Able to work on own initiative when necessary
  • Able to work in a safe manner
  • Ability to read and follow written and verbal instructions and work standards
  • An eye for detail
  • Able to work with minimum supervision and to timescales
  • Ability to learn quickly
  • Good understanding of customer deliverables and the impact of failure / cost of poor quality

If you are interested and would like more details click ‘apply online’ or give us a call on 01327227800

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Engineering Manager

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Engineering Manager

Norwich

£60k -£65k pa

Monday – Friday 8:00 – 16:30.

Major Recruitment are currently looking for an Engineering Manager for my world leading client, based in Norwich.

The Engineering Manager will have full responsibility for the team of Engineering Technicians, providing planning and practical support to ensure the effective and efficient performance of the process, from goods in, to dispatch.

As well as providing support for the engineering and technical staff, the Engineering Manager will need to actively participate in the scheduled maintenance, respond to breakdowns etc and act in a hands-on manner if required.

The Engineering Manager will also have responsibility for the key metrics such as MTTR and MTBF as well as primary budget management in connection with technical stores. In addition, this role is a key contributor for ideas and improvement to continuously improve the performance of the site.

Key Responsibilities

  • To have ownership of and lead a team of Engineering Technicans
  • Diagnose faults, repair equipment and be hands on if required.
  • Managing budgets and maintaining statistical and financial records
  • Suggesting ideas for continuous improvement

Requirements

  • Has a mix of strategic and operational skills (50/50 operational and strategic)
  • Previous experience leading an Engineering team.
  • HND/HNC qualifications in a relevant engineering discipline
  • Previous exposure to Food Industry

For more information on this role please email rosswelsh@major-recruitment.com or call 07557853823

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Engineering Manager

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Engineering Manager

Norwich

£60k -£65k pa

Monday – Friday 8:00 – 16:30.

Major Recruitment are currently looking for an Engineering Manager for my world leading client, based in Norwich.

The Engineering Manager will have full responsibility for the team of Engineering Technicians, providing planning and practical support to ensure the effective and efficient performance of the process, from goods in, to dispatch.

As well as providing support for the engineering and technical staff, the Engineering Manager will need to actively participate in the scheduled maintenance, respond to breakdowns etc and act in a hands-on manner if required.

The Engineering Manager will also have responsibility for the key metrics such as MTTR and MTBF as well as primary budget management in connection with technical stores. In addition, this role is a key contributor for ideas and improvement to continuously improve the performance of the site.

Key Responsibilities

  • To have ownership of and lead a team of Engineering Technicans
  • Diagnose faults, repair equipment and be hands on if required.
  • Managing budgets and maintaining statistical and financial records
  • Suggesting ideas for continuous improvement

Requirements

  • Has a mix of strategic and operational skills (50/50 operational and strategic)
  • Previous experience leading an Engineering team.
  • HND/HNC qualifications in a relevant engineering discipline
  • Previous exposure to Food Industry

For more information on this role please email rosswelsh@major-recruitment.com or call 07557853823

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FEA Engineer

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An FEA Engineer is sought by a Darlington based company to carry out ongoing products and project based finite element analysis work

As a Finite Element Analyst you will be involved in identifying customer analysis requirements, developing solutions to engineering problems as well as leading and monitoring analysis on live projects and contributing towards the ongoing continuous improvement of analysis techniques.

Key tasks will include

  • Leading and monitoring analysis on live projects to ensure key deliverables met on time
  • Contribute towards the ongoing continuous improvement of analysis techniques.
  • Line management, coaching/mentoring, and development of analysis engineers.
  • Writing and reviewing client proposals – recognising client requirements and identifying the most appropriate analysis to meet their needs.
  • Preparing and reviewing analysis input data – liaising with clients and the analysis team to ensure the most appropriate data is available and utilised. Building and developing analysis models and methodologies.
  • Reviewing and checking OrcaFlex analysis models built by engineering team.
  • Running simulations and interpreting results.
  • Writing and reviewing reports.
  • Attendance and presentation at relevant conferences

We are looking for someone with professional experience and knowledge of either ANSYS or ABAQUS FEA tools. Any experience of Offshore, Marine, Renewables or Subsea sectors would be an advantage. Applicants should be degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering with good communication and interpersonal skills. You will be well organised and able to coach and develop less experienced engineers.

This is a varied role with opportunities for leadership and career progression. If you are interested please call Adam Jones at Major Recruitment on 0191 6620016 or click Apply Now to send your CV

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Internal Technical Sales

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Major Recruitment are currently seeking an internal technical sales for our client based in Huddersfield, due to continued growth our client is now seeking experienced internal technical sales to strengthen their technical sales team. The ideal candidate should possess some mechanical knowledge, must have strong previous sales background and able to read and interpret technical drawings

Responsibilities:

* Coordinate with new and existing customers and suppliers, addressing sales queries and product-related requirements.

* Negotiate technical and commercial offers with customers, ensuring a seamless sales process.

* Follow up with customers on quotation status, review payment terms, and oversee order execution from receipt to processing.

* Collaborate with the engineering and design department for product design and improvements.

* Generate and analyse daily, weekly, and monthly reports using the company CRM system, striving to meet monthly and yearly targets.

Requirements:

* Strong mathematical and English communication skills.

* Previous B2B technical sales experience is advantageous, but training will be provided for motivated individuals.

* Proficient in Microsoft Office packages, especially Excel and Word.

* Opportunity for career advancement in our growing business.

Benefits:

* Life Insurance.

* Sovereign Health Care Scheme.

* Comprehensive Training and Development programs.

* Company Pension.

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Project Manager – Control Systems

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A Project Manager with a background in managing Control Systems, Automation or Engineering Software projects is sought by a successful Engineering company

You will be responsible for managing technical automation projects of varying duration and technical complexity for customers, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget and scope in line with company goals and objectives. They are a mixture of simple delivery projects and complex IT/software/hardware development projects and vary in duration from several months to several years.

Your key responsibilities will include

  • Pro-actively managing the relationship with the client and all stakeholders
  • Maintaining clarity on the project scope and deadlines and drive the implementation accordingly
  • Planning and managing project resources and schedules including 3rd party suppliers (software development, hardware supply, panel manufacture)
  • Managing project budget, costs and billing
  • Managing project scope and change management
  • Monitoring progress using simple KPIs including milestones and deliverables
  • Tracking, managing and reporting on progress, problems and solutions
  • Managing multiple projects simultaneously at various stages of execution
  • Creating and maintaining comprehensive project documentation
  • Pro-actively managing risks and contingency plans

We are looking for a proven project manager with a track record in managing Engineering Software projects for external customers and be experienced with Agile, PRINCE 2 & SCRUM techniques. You will ideally have an engineering background biased towards computer science with any process automation experience a distinct advantage.

The candidate must have relevant experience in managing all aspects of a project, including clients, resources, quality, safety, risks, budget, schedules and deliverables and be capable of solving problems and adapting to changing circumstances.

  • A qualification in project management or equivalent with several years of relevant, broad engineering experience, and management / leadership experience
  • Experience in managing multiple concurrent projects is essential as is the ability to deliver them on time whilst maintaining professional and technical standards.
  • You will have good business judgment, be able to define priorities and focus on processes and people management to guarantee on-time completion within budget.
  • Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills, planning and organisational skills and analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Management and leadership skills, commercial awareness, teamworking skills, negotiation & diplomacy and the ability to motivate people are key qualities that you will need to succeed within the role.

This is an exciting opportunity within a successful Engineering Business.Please click Apply Now to send your CV or call Adam Jones at Major Recruitment if you are interested

Major Recruitment act as an Employment Agency for permanent roles.

Major Technical specialises in recruiting Technical, Engineering, Manufacturing, Procurement and Sales staff on a permanent and temporary basis to companies operating in a variety of sectors, across the UK. We have a strong network of candidates that we constantly add to and maintain so that our clients have access to the best candidates when they need them.

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Paint Shop Labourer

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What’s on offer for the Wet Spray Painter?

  • Paying £11.44 per hour
  • Overtime available – paid time and a half
  • Monday – Thursday 7.30am till 4.30pm with early 12.30 finish Friday.
  • Onsite parking
  • Full training given

My Client is a well-established, industry leading company. Based in Washington, they have seen year on year success, with further growth plans for 2024. They offer a range of services which has given the company opportunities to service a multitude of sectors, with a client base stretching across the UK. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Paint Shop Labourer to join their team on a Temporary to Permanent basis.

This opportunity gives a Labourer the chance to work with one of the most respected companies in the North-East. They offer not only an excellent package, but more importantly in todays world, job security.

The Labourer will cover a permanent day shift:

  • Monday to Thursday 7.30am-4.30pm and Friday 7.30am-12.30pm

.Main Duties:

  • Read and interpret work lists, written instructions and diagrams to support the task at hand
  • Prepping, sanding and abrading, hanging material
  • Wire brush and scrape as necessary to achieve proper surface texture per job specifications
  • Cover surfaces with drop-cloths or tape and paper to protect surfaces during painting
  • Recognise, set up, and operate hand and power tools common to the painting and loading trade
  • Analyse painting specifications, work orders, and material safety data sheets to plan painting and loading needs
  • Prepare all material surfaces to be painted, ensuring that there is no loose or thick scale, slag, rust, moisture, grease, or other foreign matter
  • Mark or tag material with proper job number, piece marks, and other identifying marks as required.
  • Check conditions of trailers to ensure cleanliness, safety and compliance with loading procedures

Painter Role Requirements:

  • Experience as paint shop operative
  • Excellent communication
  • Flexibility with regards to shifts and over-time

Auto Electrician

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Major Recruitment Huddersfield are currently seeking experienced auto electrician for our prestigious client based in Batley West Yorkshire

JOB SUMMARY

Required to carry out vehicle electrical installation work on a wide range of HGV based Fire and Rescue Vehicles. The work involves adhering to customer specifications precisely and within set time scales. Often the work must be carried out at high levels and, additionally, from low levels and inspection pits.

MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY (non-exhaustive)

  • Installation of low voltage (12/24v systems) including major controls boards, fuse boxes and harnesses.
  • Installation of aftermarket including CCTV systems, tyre pressure monitoring and VDS systems.
  • Installation of Fire Service specialist equipment including LED lamps, light bars, siren systems and pump control panels.
  • Installation of mains electrical systems (240v) including chassis battery cables, battery charging and ‘jump start’ systems, auxiliary batteries and RCD/MCB circuits.
  • Installation of CANbus systems including controllers, control screens and telematics systems; a working knowledge of CAN is desirable.
  • The ability to follow engineering drawings.
  • Be competent to use hand tools, including soldering and crimping as part of the role. minimum requirement.
  • There may be occasions when you are required to work in other workshop departments.
  • Be aware of and adhere to the Company’s Health and Safety Policy.
  • To undertake any other duties as is reasonably required.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

  • Previous experience in a similar environment desirable.
  • A working knowledge of CAN is desirable.
  • The ability to read and follow wiring schematics is essential.
  • Ideally hold a relevant qualification e.g. City & Guilds, NVQ.
  • Self-motivated.
  • Be able to work as part of a team or independently as required.
  • The ability to work to deadlines.
  • Although it is envisaged to initially be a dayshift role, this is a shift working contract.

Must be flexible to work shifts

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