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Project Portfolio Director

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Project Portfolio Director – Major Capital Projects | National

A leading industrial cement manufacturing business is seeking a Project Portfolio Director to lead the development and governance of a significant portfolio of strategic capital investment projects across the UK & Ireland.

This is a senior leadership opportunity for an experienced engineering and capital projects professional who has successfully delivered complex, high value industrial programmes and is comfortable operating at executive level.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping the future investment strategy of the business, overseeing projects from concept and feasibility through to investment approval, execution and operational handover.

This role sits at the centre of a major multiyear investment programme focused on asset modernisation, operational efficiency, sustainability, energy transition and industrial transformation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the strategic capital projects portfolio across multiple industrial cement plants.
  • Shape investment priorities and project roadmaps.
  • Develop robust business cases, feasibility studies and investment proposals.
  • Provide governance and oversight across project execution and commissioning.
  • Lead and develop a team of senior project leaders.
  • Partner with engineering, operations, procurement, legal, finance and executive stakeholders.
  • Manage relationships with external engineering partners, contractors, consultants and equipment suppliers.
  • Drive excellence in safety, commercial performance, risk management and project delivery.

Essential Experience:

  • A strong track record in major project delivery in the cement industry (or other relevant industrial sectors) across all phases of the project lifecycle.
  • 15+ years’ experience within the cement industry in capital projects, engineering, operations or industrial asset environments.
  • Proven leadership of large-scale industrial capital investment projects from concept through to commissioning.
  • Experience developing project concepts, feasibility studies and business cases for executive or board level approval.
  • Strong understanding of project governance, commercial strategy, risk management and stakeholder engagement.
  • Experience managing multiple complex projects simultaneously.
  • Significant people leadership experience, including developing and leading senior project teams.
  • Strong communication and influencing skills with the ability to operate across executive, technical and operational stakeholder groups.
  • Degree qualified in Engineering or a related technical discipline.

Highly Desirable:

  • Background within heavy industrial manufacturing minerals, mining, quarrying, construction materials, chemicals, power generation or other process industries.
  • Experience delivering investments valued at £50m+ to £250m+.
  • Exposure to sustainability, decarbonisation, energy transition or plant transformation programmes.
  • Contract strategy and commercial negotiation experience.
  • Postgraduate, commercial or business qualification.

Who They’re Looking For:
You’ll be a strategic thinker with strong technical credibility, capable of balancing long-term vision with operational delivery. You will have a track record of leading complex industrial programmes, navigating ambiguity, influencing senior stakeholders and delivering results in challenging environments.

This is an exceptional opportunity to influence the future direction of a major industrial business during a period of significant investment and transformation.

Please contact Louisa Coggs on 07341 497822 or email 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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Metrology Engineer

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Major Recruitment Oldbury are delighted to be recruiting for our Kingswinford based client who are seeking a Metrology Engineer to join their engineering team.

Duties and tasks will include:

* Measurement of production & NPI parts using contact and non-contact CMM’s
* Development of measurement techniques for production and QC staff.
* Inputting into gauge concepts and design.
* Creating measurement programs for contact and non-contact CMM’s
* Undertaking PPAP & Annual Layout Inspections
* Planning & executing MSA’s to support the introduction of new equipment.
* Analysis of measurement data to improve measurement techniques and process performance.
* Calibration of measurement equipment.
* Ensure compliance to and maintenance of IATF16949, ISO9000 & ISO13485.
* Input into the NPI / APQP / PPAP process.
* Controlling technical specifications, standards and drawings G,D & T interpretation

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

* MSA – SPC & Core Tools
* CMM / Optical equipment – Use & Programming
* Time served in previous positions

* Experience of working in a metrology laboratory environment.
* Good working knowledge of IAFT16949, ISO13485, ISO9001& ISO14001

* MSA knowledge
* CMM – PCDIMIS & Nikon Nexiv Optical measurement & Programming skills essential
* Excellent understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and First principles of measurements.
* Statistical analysis of data.

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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Auto Electrician

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Auto Electrician
Liversedge
Permanent
Days

Are You the Auto Electrician We’re Looking For?

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Auto Electrician to join a growing and highly respected engineering business based in West Yorkshire.

If you’re a skilled Auto Electrician who enjoys working on bespoke vehicle installations, solving technical challenges, and developing your expertise with specialist equipment, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

We’re searching for a motivated Auto Electrician who takes pride in delivering high-quality workmanship and enjoys working as part of a skilled team on a variety of exciting vehicle projects.

What You’ll Be Doing
As an Auto Electrician, you’ll be involved in the installation, testing, servicing, and maintenance of vehicle electrical systems and specialist equipment. No two days are the same, offering plenty of variety and opportunities to expand your technical skillset.

Key responsibilities include:
Vehicle electrical installations and wiring
Fault finding and testing using electrical diagnostic equipment
Soldering and electrical component installation
Working with CCTV and specialist vehicle systems
Completing high-quality electrical work to customer specifications
Working independently and as part of a skilled engineering team
Maintaining excellent safety and quality standards throughout all projects

What We’re Looking For
To succeed in this Auto Electrician position, you’ll ideally have:
A relevant electrical qualification (City & Guilds or equivalent)
At least 2 years’ experience in electrical installation or repair work
Strong vehicle wiring knowledge
Experience using electrical testing equipment
Excellent attention to detail
The ability to work independently and use your own initiative
A flexible approach and strong work ethic
Eligibility to work in the UK
A reasonable commute to the Liversedge area

What’s In It For You?
Regular overtime opportunities
Flexible working pattern options
28 days holiday increasing with service
Company pension scheme
Full product training provided
Specialist tools supplied
Uniform provided
Ongoing development opportunities
In-house health & safety qualifications
Access to heavily discounted tools

Why Apply?
This isn’t your standard Auto Electrician role. You’ll be joining an established and innovative engineering business that invests in its people, provides specialist training, and offers genuine long-term career prospects. If you’re an ambitious Auto Electrician seeking a fresh challenge where your skills are valued and your development is encouraged, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and take the next step in your Auto Electrician career! HMIND INDHM NO CV, No Problem, contact Helen who’s happy to help support.

Electrical Field Engineer

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Field Electrical Engineer

What’s in it for you?

  • Competitive salary with excellent earning potential through regular overtime, travel and on-call work

  • Overtime paid after 39 hours

  • Company van and fuel card

  • Company mobile phone and credit card

  • Private healthcare after six months’ service

  • Enhanced holiday entitlement

  • Ongoing training, coaching and career development

  • Long-term career prospects within a growing business

Major Recruitment is recruiting an experienced Field Electrical Engineer for a business specialising in the design, manufacture, installation, servicing and refurbishment of waste management and recycling equipment.

This is a varied, hands-on position involving electrical, mechanical and hydraulic fault finding across customer sites throughout the UK, with occasional travel to Ireland and Europe.

The role would suit an experienced Electrical Engineer with strong industrial maintenance and fault-finding skills who is comfortable undertaking mechanical and hydraulic work as part of a field-based position.

The Role

Working independently and as part of an experienced engineering team, your responsibilities will include:

  • Installing, commissioning and servicing new and refurbished waste and recycling equipment

  • Carrying out planned preventative maintenance and reactive breakdown repairs

  • Diagnosing and repairing electrical, mechanical and hydraulic faults

  • Refurbishing and relocating waste and recycling machinery

  • Conducting operator training following equipment installations

  • Completing electronic service reports, check sheets and timesheets

  • Carrying out root cause analysis and recommending improvements to prevent recurring faults

  • Providing technical support and a high standard of customer service

You will work on equipment including conveyors, balers, compactors, shredders, strappers, tippers, overband magnets and eddy current separators.

Working Hours

  • Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm

  • 42.5 hours per week, with overtime paid after 39 hours

  • Regular overtime available

  • Nationwide travel with overnight stays, sometimes for up to seven consecutive nights

  • Occasional weekend and night work

  • On-call rota of one week in five

About You

You will have a strong electrical engineering background, alongside practical mechanical and hydraulic maintenance experience.

Essential requirements include:

  • Level 3 qualification in Electrical Engineering

  • 16th, 17th or 18th Edition Wiring Regulations

  • PLC programming knowledge and experience

  • Experience fault finding on 24V control circuits and three-phase electrical systems

  • Experience testing and repairing electrical control systems, motors, sensors, contactors, relays and associated components

  • Ability to read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and technical drawings

  • Experience assembling, wiring and modifying electrical control panels to current UK standards

  • Knowledge of fixed wiring installations and electrical modifications

  • Strong mechanical and hydraulic fault-finding and repair skills

  • Ability to carry out root cause analysis and identify long-term solutions

  • Good IT skills and experience completing electronic service documentation

  • Full, clean UK driving licence

  • Strong communication and customer service skills

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

  • Willingness to travel, stay away from home and participate in the on-call rota

  • Own general hand tools, with specialist tools provided

To apply, please submit your most recent CV.

CNC Operator

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Major Recruitment Oldbury are delighted to be recruiting for our Sutton Coldfield based client who are seeking an experienced CNC Operator to start immediately.

Hours of work are Monday to Thursday 7.30am to 4pm and a 12.30pm finish on Fridays.

Duties and task will include:

  • Set, and operate CNC machines including:
    • Fanuc-controlled machining centers
    • Mazak lathes and mills (Mazatrol)
    • Citizen machinery (Mitsubishi controls)
  • Interpret 2D engineering drawings and CAD data to generate accurate machining programs
  • Select tools, set up fixtures, and optimize cutting parameters
  • Measure and inspect parts using a wide range of precision equipment (micrometers, calipers, gauges)
  • Complete and understand quality control documentation
  • Optimize cycle times, reduce the number of machining operations, and contribute to process improvements
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
  • Collaborate with engineering and quality teams to refine designs and improve manufacturability

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

  • At least 3-5 years of experience in CNC operation
  • Strong skills in Fanuc, Mazatrol, and Mitsubishi controller programming
  • Ability to read and interpret complex technical drawings and apply Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) principles
  • Confident in using a range of inspection tools and methods
  • Highly organized with good attention to detail
  • Proactive mindset with the ability to identify and implement improvements
  • Comfortable working independently and in collaboration with other departments

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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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

Fabricator Welder

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Fabricator Welder
Liversedge
Permanent | Full Time | Days
Build. Weld. Create. Thrive.

Are you a skilled Fabricator Welder looking for your next challenge? Ready to put your stainless steel and aluminium expertise to work in a growing, successful company where your skills are genuinely valued? Then we want to hear from you!

What You’ll Be Doing
You’ll be joining a close-knit team of experienced fabricators, working on high-quality stainless steel and aluminium fabrication projects. From TIG and MIG welding to precision sheet metal work, every day brings something different. You’ll have the chance to work independently, take ownership of your projects, and develop your skills even further with full product training and in-house health & safety qualifications.

What We’re Looking For
Experienced fabricator with TIG/MIG welding skills in stainless steel and aluminium
Ideally qualified to City & Guilds standard or equivalent
Minimum 2 years’ sheet metal fabrication experience
Self-motivated and able to work to a high standard with minimal supervision
Physically fit, flexible, and ready to be part of a hardworking team
Eligible to work in the UK and within commuting distance of Liversedge

What’s In It For You?
Regular overtime opportunities Choice of flexible working patterns 28 days holiday, increasing to 33 days with service Company pension scheme Uniform provided Specialist tools provided Access to heavily discounted tools Ongoing training and development opportunities

Why Join?
We’re not just looking for someone to fill a role-we’re looking for a skilled craftsman who takes pride in quality workmanship. If you enjoy working with great people, solving fabrication challenges, and being part of a company that invests in its team, this could be the perfect fit.

Ready to Spark Your Next Career Move?
Bring your welding skills, fabrication expertise, and can-do attitude-and let’s build something great together!

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Engineering Manager

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Engineering Manager

Major Recruitment have partnered up with a well-established engineering business near Edinburgh that specialise in the installation, maintenance and repair of pumping systems across the commercial, industrial and water sectors. They are seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead their engineering and service operation.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Engineering or Service Manager with a strong mechanical background and previous experience leading engineering teams within a service environment to join a fast growing UK business.

You will be responsible for managing a team of field service engineers and workshop personnel, ensuring works are planned effectively, completed safely and delivered to the highest standard. You’ll oversee reactive breakdowns, planned maintenance, installations, engineer utilisation, customer relationships and day-to-day operational performance.

About You

  • Managing field service engineers and/or workshop teams.
  • Pump systems, water or wastewater engineering.
  • Planned and reactive maintenance.
  • Customer-facing engineering service delivery.
  • Strong organisational, planning and leadership skills.

Required Experience

  • Sewage pumping stations.
  • Booster sets.
  • HVAC circulating pumps.
  • Thermal expansion and pressurisation systems.
  • Wastewater treatment works.
  • Confined space working.
  • Scottish Water or water utility projects.

Candidates from specialist pump companies, water engineering contractors or mechanical building services backgrounds are particularly encouraged to apply.

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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