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- £31.00 - £32.00 Per Hour
The Role:
This Contract is for an initial 12-months work, supporting a team of nine Engineers, to assist in the clearing of a backlog, whilst focusing on keeping the facility running smoothly. You will need to be experienced in working with Customers; whether internal or external from design through to install and commissioning.
Key Responsibilities:
- The role sits within the Global Test Technology Team, supporting turbo testing facilities to ensure equipment is suitably maintained and upgraded to meet ever changing business requirements.
- The role will support daily customer requests for pipe connection adapter and rig designs along with individual aspects of major test cell up fits and overhauls. The role will also support daily requirements of the lab to ensure operational efficiency and safety.
- The individual must have strong communication skills, working with product engineers and manufacturers to define scope of works/specifications, design solutions, procure components and assemble/test in alignment with business needs.
- Working within a highly experienced team of Mechanical Engineers the successful candidate must cooperate and take guidance from those around them whilst challenging capabilities to ensure continuous improvement.
- The working environment is fast paced with the need to manage multiple projects of varying priority and complexity, there is therefore a requirement to prioritise own work while acting cohesively within the team to ensure success.
Person Specification:
- Experienced Mechanical Engineer (5 years plus industrial experience) with an in-depth knowledge of engineering design/manufacturing, project management and facility change management. Previous experience of working in a Test environment (specifically turbocharger/rotating machine testing) would be advantageous although is not essential.
- Test equipment specification and design (use of CREO or similar design software required), experience in material selection and manufacturing methods.
- Project Management - Establishes and maintains the "Balanced Triangle" of Scope, Schedule and Resources for a temporary effort (a "project"), with use of quality tools to ensure high quality decision making - Measurement systems analysis, structured problem solving, fault tree analysis, risk assessment and process hazard analysis.
- A working knowledge of data acquisition and mechatronics is desirable, with previous experience of interpreting test procedures and methods.
- Working knowledge of HSE standards to ensure safe working practices (e.g. lifting equipment, ergonomics, hot working and working at heights), decision quality - Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
- Effective communication - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences, building networks - effectively building formal and informal relationship networks inside and outside the organization.
- Resourcefulness - Securing and deploying resources effectively and efficiently, managing complexity - Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
Qualifications:
- A College or University Degree in Engineering Technology or equivalent, is required.
- Mechanical or Chemical Engineering Bachelor’s / Master’s Degree is highly desirable.
Rate:
- £31.00 - £32.00 per hour
- £30.00 - £32.00 Per Hour
The Role:
Our client is looking for an experienced Design Engineer to join the existing team to support with much of the Electrical AutoCAD work, alongside four other team members.
You will be supporting a specific project for a new test facility, for which allowance has been made up to January 2020. The bulk of the CAD work will be carried out by another employee; however, this contractor will need to be more of a decision maker, someone who can make suitable suggestions and add more to the design philosophy behind the project.
Key Responsibilities :
- The role is primarily focused on working as part of a small team of Mechanical Engineers, Electrical Engineers and software Engineers to develop turbocharger performance testing facilities located within clients testing laboratory.
- The scope of the design skill required, includes the design of low voltage control systems (up to 400VAC), safety PLC integration and programming, distributed instrumentation and control design, using a mixture of analogue, digital and bus-based protocols.
- The individual must have strong communication and teamwork skills, working with the design team to define scope of works/specifications, design solutions, procure components and assemble/test in alignment with business needs.
- Working within a highly experienced team of Engineers the successful candidate must cooperate and take guidance from those around them whilst challenging capabilities to ensure continuous improvement.
Person Specification:
- Experienced Electrical / Electronic Engineer (5 years plus industrial experience) with an in-depth knowledge of engineering design/manufacturing. Previous experience of working in a Test environment (specifically turbocharger/rotating machine testing) would be advantageous although is not essential.
- Use of AutoCAD electrical for producing schematics, layout drawings, BOMS, wiring schedules and supporting documentation, using the agreed company standards.
- Liaising with panel and enclosure build technicians (in house) to ensure a consistent build process. Devising, documenting and carrying out subsystem testing prior to full system assembly in the test facility.
- Developing innovative solutions to potentially complex measurement or control problems. Carrying out DFMEA or similar assessments as part of a team to ensure designs meet functional and safety requirements.
- Working with the team and project leader to agree time / resource plans, consideration given to scope of work and project risk. Reporting of progress vs plan and developing mitigation plans as necessary.
- Knowledge of the following standards and technologies would be highly beneficial; Machinery directive and associated BS-EN standards to compliance, Allen Bradley RSLogix/Studio 5000 programming and hardware design for safety PLCs, Common industrial protocol for Allen Bradley PLC, Modbus sensors and control elements.
- Distributed I/O systems, Allen Bradley / Rockwell VFDs for typical 5kW machinery, ABB VFDs for typical 5kW machinery, Eurotherm and EPACK controllers and iTools software
Qualifications:
- College/University Degree in Engineering Technology or equivalent, is required. Electrical or Electronics Engineering Bachelor’s or Master’s degree highly desirable.
- Electrical qualification for LV design work, i.e. 17th Edition wiring regulations.
Rate:
£30.00 - £32.00 per hour
- £30,000 - £31,000 + Overtime, Canteen, Parking, Pension
Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer / Electrically Biased
We are currently recruiting for a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer - 60/40 Split Electrically Biased, to join a leading Food organisation based in Liverpool. A great opportunity to join a Friendly team.
Ideally the Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer will hold the following:
- Previous experience within a Food / FMCG Environment
- Multi-Skilled holding both Electrical and Mechanical Abilities
- To hold great communication skills
- Hold experience with: Motors and Drives, Inverters, Conveyors, weighing equipment, Metal detectors, Frying or Roasters, Compressors, PLC’s, Printing equipment, Process and packaging machinery.
- Flexibility it key and they may be required to work different hours on occasions / and may be required to work on a weekend.
- Apprentice trained holding a ONC / HNC in Electrical / Mechanical engineering.
Benefits for a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer:
Salary : £30,000 / £31,000
21 + 8 Days Holiday
Pension
Parking
Canteen
Overtime
Shift : Days
Environment : Food Industry
If the details look of this Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer role are of interest and you hold the relevant experience required, please send your CV ASAP.
- Excellent hourly rate commensurate with experience
QUALITY ENGINEER
HUYTON
PERMANENT
COMPETITVE HOURLY RATE + PENSION + FREE PARKING + HEALTH CARE + COMPETITVE HOLIDAY DAYS + GREAT CAREER PROSPECTS
MANUFACTURING
Are you looking for a change in scenery or just a new opportunity to put your skills to the test at an incredibly successful Tier 1 Supplier?
Are you a Quality engineer who is looking to take the next step in your career?
Our client is an industry leading Tier 1 client who are looking for a Quality Engineer who has a background in Automotive to join them as their business continues to grow and provide outstandingly high quality products.
DUTIES:
- As Quality Engineer you will be responsible for assisting with Auditt
- You will be responsible for NPI and Launches along with delivering PPAP and APQP in line with Customer Requirements
- Provide quality reports based on Customer performance in order to aid CI activities
- As Quality engineer you will be assigning tasks to the Quality Team
REQUIREMENTS:
- Previous experience in a quality engineering role and ideally with some experience being customer facing
- Background in Automotive (Tier 1/2)
- Experience with PPAP, APQP, PFMEA and Control Plans
BENEFITS:
- Competitive Hourly rate - Negotiable
- Job Security at a Global Company
- Holiday Days
- Free Parking
- Great working environment
Please feel free to have a confidential chat on the details below. What are you waiting for?
- £9.50 Per Hour + Paid Overtime, Shift Allowance, Pension
PRESS SETTER
Company:
A busy manufacturing organisation in the Redditch area, have a requirement for an experienced Press Setter.
They have been established for many years, and supply their products into a wide variety of different industry sectors, both here in the UK and overseas.
Due to the breadth of different industry sector they work with, this gives them stability and puts them in a strong position in their market place.
They need a new Press Setter to strengthen their team
Duties and Requirements:
- Setting a small number of blanking press machines
- Working an afternoon shift – 2 / 10pm
- Paid Overtime
- It is a requirement that you have previous Press Setting experience
- A current Counter Balance fork lift truck licence would be beneficial
- This is an immediate start
Benefits:
- Salary : £9.50 Per Hour
- Shift Allowance
- Paid Overtime
- Pension
- Pleasant Working Environment
- Location : Redditch
- Permanent Afternoon Shift
This is an outstanding opportunity to join a well- established manufacturing facility, where you would be able to enjoy long-term prospects and carer progression. You will also be joining a friendly team, with supportive management.
For further information, please call send your CV ASAP.
- £25.00 - £30.00 Per Hour
Introduction:
TEST / VALIDATION ENGINEER - LabVIEW
We have a Contract opportunity to work on a programme that is related to Automotive sector and the creation of new technology.
The primary purpose of the position is to supply test engineering resources to support project and application teams on-site in the area of Powertrain applications.
Duties Include:
- Support the Product Validation Manager in the development of test plans and high-level test rig requirements.
- Collaborate in the detailed design of the instrumentation hardware and software (sensors/transducers, electrical signal conditioning, DAQ selection, digital signal processing).
- Responsible for investigating and solving test rig instrumentation related problems.
- Produce documentation of the test rigs systems and LabVIEW software (electrical circuit diagrams, system block diagrams, signal processing specifications, user guides etc.)
- Manage test automation systems for commissioning, development and validation testing.
- Provide support to the electronics and software groups to help solve signal processing or test related problems.
- Verification/validation of system performance to technical specification
- Report results from Validation tests.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Engineering or science degree
- Experience of test systems requirements capture, production and presentation of proposals and management of suppliers to deliver systems
- 1-3 years relevant experience
- Experience using LabVIEW or similar for signal processing, data capture, control and user interfaces of test equipment.
Desirable:
- Experience developing instrumentation and control systems for rotating electrical machine dynamometers.
- LabVIEW experience
- Strong analogue and digital signal processing skills.
- Good understanding of electrical noise and countermeasures.
- Experience of developing instrumentation systems for test equipment.
- Practical experience using electronics lab equipment (oscilloscopes etc).
- Testing of rotating machines
- Experience with torque, rotational position and current transducers
- Knowledge of automotive protocols (CAN, flexray etc).
- Knowledge of databases and experience accessing them with LabVIEW.
- Experience with microphones and accelerometers.
- Experience with NVH related signal processing techniques.
For more information please send your latest CV ASAP.
- £20,000 - £22,000 + Free Parking, Free Refreshments, Long Term Contract
This is a super Contract opportunity for an experienced Accounts Assistant. This is a full time role and is a for 3 – 4 months initially with a view to extend the contract. You will be working with a super, professional and supportive team. Immediate start is desirable. Free parking, free refreshments.
You will be the Accounts Assistant for a great Finance Team, within a Global, Manufacturing business, a genuine leader in their field. Their staff are proud to be part of the business which makes it a great place to work!
As the Accounts Assistant Your duties will include:
- General Ledger Analysis
- Purchase Ledger Assistance
- Journal Postings
- Balance Sheet Reconciliation
- Ad hoc Month End Duties
- Other accounts duties as and when required
I would be very interested in speaking with you if you have:
- Previous Experience as an Accounts Assistant
- Know your way round a balance sheet!
- MS Office incl Excel Competent
- AAT Foundation (Studying or passed)
- Good Spreadsheet Skills
- Attention to detail
- Able to pick things up quickly
- Good analysis skills
- Team Player – happy to help team as and when required
- Knowledge of SAP advantageous
Benefits for the Accounts Assistant:
- Long term contract
- Free Parking
- Free Refreshments
- Possibility for this contract to be extended
This is a super opportunity if you are looking for a full time contract post as an Accounts Assistant - to find out more about it, please send your CV ASAP.
- Up to £12.50 Per Hour + Free Parking, Free Refreshments, Long Term Contract
This is a super Contract opportunity for an experienced Accounts Assistant. This is a part time role – 30 - 37 Hours Per Week / 4 Days Per Week and is a 3 – 4 month contract working with a super, professional and supportive team. Immediate start is desirable. Free parking, free refreshments.
You will be the Accounts Assistant for a great Finance Team, within a Global, Manufacturing business, a genuine leader in their field. Their staff are proud to be part of the business which makes it a great place to work!
As the Accounts Assistant Your duties will include:
- General Ledger Analysis
- Purchase Ledger Assistance
- Journal Postings
- Balance Sheet Reconciliation
- Ad hoc Month End Duties
- Other accounts duties as and when required
I would be very interested in speaking with you if you have :
- Previous Experience as an Accounts Assistant
- Know your way round a balance sheet!
- MS Office incl Excel Competent
- AAT Foundation (Studying or passed)
- Good Spreadsheet Skills
- Attention to detail
- Able to pick things up quickly
- Good analysis skills
- Team Player – happy to help team as and when required
- Knowledge of SAP advantageous
Benefits for the Accounts Assistant:
- Long term contract
- Free Parking
- Free Refreshments
- Possibility for this contract to be extended
This is a super opportunity if you are looking for a part time contract post as an Accounts Assistant - to find out more about it, please send your CV ASAP.
- £37,000 - £38,000 + Pension
Introduction:
A position has become available for a Maintenance Electrician holding a 70/30 Split to join an organisation based in the Manchester location. This will be a Fixed term contract as the site will closing in January 2020. Ideally this individual will hold experience within a Food Manufacturing organisation.
The ideal Maintenance Electrician will hold:
- Ideally the maintenance electrician will hold experience within a food manufacturing organisation.
- Hold a 70 / 30 Split - Electrically Biased
- Hold PLC’s experience with Siemens / Allen Bradley or Mitsubishi - Fault finding abilities
- Liquid handling would at an advantage
- Additional Skills: Motors and Drives, Conveyors, Hydraulics & Pneumatics
Qualifications:
- Previous experience within a Maintenance Electrician role
- Previous experience within a Food Manufacturing organisation
- To have experience with Liquid Handling.
- Apprentice trained
- HNC / ONC in Electrical Engineering
- 17th Editions / 18th Editions
Benefits for a Maintenance Electrician:
Salary - £37,000 - £38,000
Fixed Term Contract for a year (End Date January 2020)
Shift Work Included
Pension
25 + 8 Days Holiday
Location - Manchester
If the details look of interest and you hold the experience required please send your CV ASAP.
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