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Cat 3 Vibration Analyst

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Job Title: CAT 3 Vibration Analyst

Location: Fully Remote

Type: Permanent

Salary: £50,000 per annum

About Us: We are a leading provider of condition monitoring and predictive maintenance solutions, serving a diverse range of industries including oil and gas, marine, SPM, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, automotive, and motorsport. We pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence and innovation in ensuring the optimal performance of our clients’ machinery.

Role Overview: We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled CAT 3 Vibration Analyst to join our dynamic team. This is a fully remote position offering a competitive salary of £50,000 per annum. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in vibration analysis and condition monitoring of machinery across various industries.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Analyze vibration data and condition monitoring reports to identify issues and signs of machine defects.
  • Compile detailed recommendations for required service and repair, as well as potential upselling of new product offerings beneficial to clients.
  • Assist with some site work, potentially including the installation of new hardware, setting up online systems and networks, and commissioning.
  • Work closely with clients to provide expert advice and support, ensuring optimal performance of their machinery.
  • Maintain and enhance client relationships through effective communication and professional service.

Qualifications and Skills:

  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in vibration analysis and condition monitoring.
  • Ideally, certified in Appreciated Vibration Analysis (CAT 3).
  • Solid electrical and mechanical background.
  • Proficiency in analyzing data, preparing detailed reports, and providing actionable recommendations.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical information to clients.
  • Self-motivated and capable of working independently in a remote setting.

Preferred Experience:

  • Experience in industries such as oil and gas, marine, SPM, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, automotive, and motorsport.
  • Familiarity with the latest condition monitoring tools and technologies.
  • Previous experience in a client-facing role, with a focus on customer satisfaction and upselling.

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary of £50,000 per annum.
  • Fully remote working environment.
  • Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
  • Collaborative and supportive team culture.

How to Apply: If you are a highly skilled CAT 3 Vibration Analyst with a passion for ensuring the optimal performance of machinery, I want to hear from you! Please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are the ideal candidate for this role. rob@hamilton-woods.com

Deputy Service Manager

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Deputy Service Manager
Permanent
£37,214
Kent

Hamilton Woods Associates are currently recruiting for a Deputy Service Manager to join an organisation, to support vulnerable clients with multiple and complex needs including substance misuse and mental health.

Responsibilities of the Deputy Service Manager:

  • Support the Service Manager in the delivery of a high-quality support service
  • Supervise and manage staff
  • Provide service users with relevant advice, support and training
  • Assist in the management of the referral process to achieve agreed occupancy levels

Essential Experience of the Deputy Service Manager:

  • Full UK Driving License
  • Enhanced DBS

To be considered for this exciting role, please contact Lucie Houston – Senior Recruitment Consultant at Hamilton Woods or apply online with a covering note of your experience and suitability referencing the job ID number. Due to the exceptionally high level of applications if you have not heard back from HWA within 7 – 10 days, it is regrettable that we cannot respond to all applicants, and please assume your application has been unsuccessful.

Plasterer

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Plasterer
6 Months- Fixed Term
£30,051
Manchester

Hamilton Woods Associates are currently recruiting for a Plasterer on a fixed term basis, for 6 months that could lead to a permanant position.

Responsibilities of the Plasterer include:

  • Working on tenanted social housing properties completing reactive repairs
  • Delivering plastering work and associated making good across the organisations housing stock
  • Utilising a PDA
  • Measuring and inspecting repairs, and ordering appropriate materials
  • Ensuring adherence to health and safety procedures

Requirements of the Plasterer includes:

  • UK Driving License
  • Previous experience working within social housing properties advantageous
  • Basic skills within a secondary trade

To be considered for this exciting role, please contact Lucie Houston – Senior Recruitment Consultant at Hamilton Woods or apply online with a covering note of your experience and suitability referencing the job ID number. Due to the exceptionally high level of applications if you have not heard back from HWA within 7 – 10 days, it is regrettable that we cannot respond to all applicants, and please assume your application has been unsuccessful.

Finance Business Partner

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Finance Business Partner
Permanent
£60,000 pa
Stone
Hyrbid, 2-3 days office

Hamilton Woods Associates is recruiting on behalf of a well-established business in Stone, seeking to enhance their finance team by adding a Finance Business Partner. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company experiencing significant growth and committed to further investing in their team.

ROLE PROFILE:

  • Support, challenge and drive the strategic and financial decisions and priorities, with a focus on financial performance delivery.
  • Liaising with stakeholders to improve the Strategy, Cost and Efficiencies across their branches.
  • Negotiate and influence change with stakeholders, to improve the financial stance of the business.
  • Directly reporting into the Finance Director/Financial Controller.
  • Building relationships with business directors and key decision-makers.
  • Responsible for working with the external auditors on validation of balances.
  • Provide financial advice and ensure compliance with accounting standards and policies.
  • Review, manage and monitor overall staff utilisation compared to agreed targets.
  • Budgeting & forecasting.
  • Ad-hoc requirements as required.

ABOUT

  • ACCA/ACA/CIMA/QBE or equivalent
  • Proficient in the ability to manipulate financial data and produce insight to help drive financial performance.
  • Strong ability to influence and impact the decisions and financial performance of senior stakeholders and their teams and to provide sound judgement in areas where decisions can have a significant financial impact.
  • Demonstrate the ability to build relationships with business directors and key decision makers.
  • Track record of driving continuous improvement to reports and KPIs

If you would like to apply for the role, please send your CV to mitch@hamilton-woods.com

Roofers Mate

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Roofers Mate

Temporary Ongoing

£15 Umbrella +

Manchester

We are currently working on behalf of a public sector client to recruit to a Roofers Mate on an intial temporary basis, working across Manchester

Responsibilities of the Roofers Mate includes:

  • Carrying out all aspects of labouring and semi-skilled activities surrounding roofing, and other trades when required
  • Assisting with aspects of roofing work including general repairs, maintenance and refurbishment
  • Working on large scale pitched roofs, flat roofs and chimney stack demolitions
  • Assisting with gutter and soffit works when required
  • Ensuring adherence to health and safety
  • Booking in follow up works
  • Ordering appropriate materials
  • Utilising a PDA

Requirements of the Roofers Mate includes:

  • Previous experience as a roofers mate (desirable)
  • Knowledge and experience of working at heights (essential)

To be considered for this exciting role, please contact Bethan Hall – Divisional Manager at Hamilton Woods on 01509 276158 or apply online with a covering note of your experience and suitability referencing the job ID number. Due to the exceptionally high level of applications if you have not heard back from HWA within 7 – 10 days, it is regrettable that we cannot reply to everyone with feedback directly and pleas

Roofer

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Roofer

Temporary – Permanent

£20 + Umbrella ph

Manchester

We are currently working on behalf of a public sector client to recruit to a Roofer on an initial temporary basis, working across Greater Manchester

Responsibilities of the Roofer includes:

  • Completing all aspects of roofing work including general repairs, maintenance and refurbishment
  • Working on large scale pitched roofs, flat roofs and chimney stack demolitions
  • Completing gutter and soffit works when required
  • Measuring and inspecting repairs
  • Ensuring adherence to health and safety
  • Identifying asbestos
  • Ordering appropriate materials
  • Utilising a PDA
  • Carrying out multi skilled work when required

Requirements of the Roofer includes:

  • UK Driving License
  • CSCS Card
  • Formal qualification within roofing or extensive experience

Project Manager

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Project Manager
Stone, Staffordshire – Hybrid

£45000-£50000 + 10% Bonus + Car Allowance

The Company: Our client is a market leader in control systems, experiencing significant growth, necessitating the addition of a skilled Project Manager to their team.

Summary of Role:
The Project Manager will oversee a series of projects focused on upgrading and modifying existing Transmission substation protection and control systems for National Grid and other Power Transmission customers. Prior experience in managing projects within the Power Transmission industry or a similar field is advantageous. This role will involve occasional travel to client sites.

Role Description:

  • Manage projects ranging from £50K to £600K, from inception to delivery, within stringent deadlines.
  • Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the required specifications, ensuring customer satisfaction.
  • Oversee the financial aspects of projects.
  • Manage subcontracts effectively.
  • Lead and motivate a team of hardware, software, and installation engineers.
  • Ensure adherence to all Quality, Environmental, Health & Safety standards through collaboration with the Q,E,H&S Manager and project H&S Advisor.
  • Conduct regular progress and status meetings with clients.
  • Foster future business opportunities by exceeding customer expectations through exceptional project delivery.

Essential Requirements:

  • Proven project management experience in an engineering sector, preferably within Power Transmission or a similar regulated industry.
  • Proficiency in planning and scheduling work activities using Microsoft Project.
  • Strong communication skills with both internal and external stakeholders.
  • Commercial acumen with the ability to identify and resolve early commercial and technical risks/issues.
  • Track record of meeting project timelines, budgets, customer satisfaction, and quality standards.
  • Experience in managing subcontractors.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills, with experience in team management.
  • Valid driving license and willingness to travel, including overnight stays at client sites.

Desirable Requirements:

  • Familiarity with NEC3/4 contracts.
  • Progress towards or completion of APM Practitioner Qualification or an equivalent Project Management course.
  • Experience in project proposals and bid work.

Benefits:

  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Flexible working options
  • Pension scheme
  • Life assurance policy
  • Private healthcare
  • Lifestyle screening
  • Salary sacrifice programme
  • Mental health assistance programme
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Green car scheme
  • Support in achieving professional engineer status (IEng, CEng) with coverage of professional membership fees

Compliance Manager

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Compliance Manager
£55,000
Lancashire

Hamilton Woods Associates are currently working on behalf of a housing association, who are recruiting for a Compliance Manager on a permanent basis

Office working will be required 3 times a week.

Responsibilities of the Compliance Manager:

  • Managing statutory and non-statutory compliance for domestic and commercial properties surrounding gas, legionella, fire, electric, lifts and asbestos
  • Procuring, tendering and managing internal and external contracts
  • Ensuring contract and compliance agreements are fulfilled
  • Accurately capturing and recording all compliance data
  • Working with the Head of Service to develop systems, processes and reporting to support improvements to compliance data

Requirements of the Compliance Manager:

  • Previous experience managing statutory and non-statutory compliance for domestic and commercial properties
  • Experience in procuring and tendering for external contracts
  • Knowledge of CDM requirements

To be considered for this exciting role, please contact Bethan Hall (Associate Director) at Hamilton Woods on 01509 276158 or apply online with a covering note of your experience and suitability referencing the job ID number. Due to the exceptionally high level of applications if you have not heard back from HWA within 7 – 10 days, it is regrettable that we cannot reply to everyone with

Test Development Engineer

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Test Development Engineer

Northampton

Permanent

Total Package – £50 – £60k

My client are seeking an experienced and adaptable Test Development Engineer to join their team in Northampton. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Systems/Circuit design, management, and software development, with a focus on testing Electronic Power Control Units for the Aerospace industry.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design, develop, and introduce ATE Test Systems, particularly NI PXI based production (NPI) test equipment for Electronic Power Control Units, incorporating Mil Std., ARINC 429, CAN Bus, RS422, RS232, JTAG, and other high-speed logic.
  • Compile top-level scripts and lower-level LabVIEW drivers, NI TestStand, and ensure traceability via DOOR and Technical Requirements/Compliance Matrix.
  • Qualification testing, validation, and verification of safety-critical product designs, including hydraulic and mechanical elements.
  • Set up Electro-Mechanical, Hydraulic Systems, and perform electrical validation of LRUs.
  • Develop and maintain automated test setups for product-specific lab tests.
  • Design, develop, and commission test equipment for specific programs and other projects, adhering to industry standards and specifications.

Key Skills:

  • Extensive experience in ATE Test Systems Design, Development, and Introduction.
  • Proficient in LabVIEW, NI TestStand, and other relevant tools.
  • Experience in Electro-Mechanical and Hydraulic Systems setup.
  • Strong background in RF test equipment (2-18 GHz), Spectrum & Network Analyzers, Signal Generators, etc.
  • Familiarity with EMC testing and problem-solving techniques.
  • Management and planning skills, including cost estimation and expenditure control.
  • Expertise in electronics systems/circuit design, including LF & HF Analogue and Medium-Speed Digital design.

If this sounds like the type of role you would be interested in, get in touch asap as an immediate start is available. rob@hamilton-woods.com

Contracts and Compliance Manager

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Contracts and Compliance Manager
3 months +
£250 – £300 day rate
Lancashire

Hamilton Woods Associates are currently working on behalf of a housing association, who are recruiting for a Contracts and Compliance Manager on an initial interim basis.

Office working will be required 3 times a week.

Responsibilities of the Contracts and Compliance Manager:

  • Managing statutory and non-statutory compliance for domestic and commercial properties surrounding gas, legionella, fire, electric, lifts and asbestos
  • Procuring, tendering and managing internal and external contracts
  • Ensuring contract and compliance agreements are fulfilled
  • Accurately capturing and recording all compliance data
  • Working with the Head of Service to develop systems, processes and reporting to support improvements to compliance data

Requirements of the Contracts and Compliance Manager:

  • Previous experience managing statutory and non-statutory compliance for domestic and commercial properties
  • Experience in procuring and tendering for external contracts
  • Knowledge of CDM requirements

To be considered for this exciting role, please contact Bethan Hall (Associate Director) at Hamilton Woods on 01509 276158 or apply online with a covering note of your experience and suitability referencing the job ID number. Due to the exceptionally high level of applications if you have not heard back from HWA within 7 – 10 days, it is regrettable that we cannot reply to everyone with