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CHEMICAL  ENGINEER

We are offering an exceptional opportunity for a CHEMICAL  ENGINEER.


This is an exciting Organisation to be part of, you would be joining a prestigious, state of the Art manufacturing organisation. Specialising in either high quality off the shelf modules, to individual new developments. We are very much at the forefront of brand -new technology.

We are considering both relevant Chemical Engineer  experience, or you might have recently graduated in Chemical Engineering and are looking for that first step on the ladder.

We have been providing pioneering technologies and products to our customers worldwide for a number of years now, out teams are accomplished teams of experts, highly specialised in the development, industrialisation and production.

MUST HAVE THE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK

Commutable from Birmingham, Halesowen, Stourbridge, Worcester, Bromsgrove, Kidderminster, Harbourne, Moseley, Droitwich, Walsall, Aldridge, Sutton Coldfield, Minworth, Willenhall, Dudley, Rowley Regis, Bearwood and Wolverhampton

KEY BENEFITS

  • Salary: £42,000 - £46,000
  • Free parking on site
  • Life Assurance
  • Generous sick scheme if needed
  • DAY position
  • Overtime Paid
  • Life Assurance
  • Large, stable well -established business
  • Super long- term prospects
  • Friendly supportive team

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Ensure all Chemical Engineering is compliant
  • HAZOP assessments
  • Design, implement and commission plant modifications, modifications to existing plant
  • Hazard assessments
  • Working closely with the Projects team to help develop the plant design, layout, costings and proposals
  • Provide technical expertise
  • Developing new processes and existing ones
  • Exposure to COMAH regulations would be advantageous as would DSEAR methodology

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU!

  • A Degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering
  • Ideally, you will have gained Chemical Process Engineering experience from within an engineering or manufacturing setting.

We can only consider applications with the right to work in the UK.  No Sponsorship can be offered.

 

Company Overview

This is a new and exciting career opportunity with a dynamic engineering company with over 30 years of combined team experience. They specialise in bespoke machinery design & build, automation, robotics, end-of-line testing, reverse engineering, and low-volume manufacturing (RIM moulding, 3D printing, metal fabrication, vacuum forming).

Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer Role Overview

With full support of the team, the Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer will focus on mechanical design efforts from concept to completion—creating CAD models using Fusion 360 and fully detailed drawings, working with cross-functional teams (electrical, fabrication, control systems), and supporting project delivery across automation and bespoke machinery sectors.

This is a fantastic opportunity for career development in a growing SME environment.

Salary and Working Hours 

  • £28,000, rising to £32,000 after 6 months
  • Monday to Thursday 9am – 3:00pm, with a 12pm finish on Fridays (with flexibility)

Commutable From: Solihull, Northfield, Redditch, Warwick, Evesham

Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer Candidate Requirements

  • BEng/MEng in Mechanical Engineering or similar.
  • Proven Fusion 360 CAD skills.
  • Any fabrication, tolerancing, and material selection experience would be useful.
  • Knowledge of manufacturing processes: CNC machining, folding, welding.
  • Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
  • Problem-solving mindset with attention to detail.
  • Must have permanent UK Right to Work

Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer Key Responsibilities 

  • The Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer will develop mechanical concepts, 3D models, and detailed drawings using Fusion 360.
  • Generate fabrication and assembly drawings for machined/fabricated parts.
  • Collaborate with electrical, software, and production teams to ensure seamless integration.
  • Create designs aligned with customer and project requirements, safety standards.
  • Design reviews and support prototypes and testing.
  • Liaise with suppliers/vendors for component specification and selection.
  • Identify and resolve design/manufacturing issues.
  • Support reverse-engineering projects using 3D scanning and CAD.
  • Stay abreast of mechanical and automation industry trends.
 

I have a fantastic opportunity for a multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a heavy, high-volume production site in Bilston near Wolverhampton. My client is well established within its field and produces some big brand products for the likes of Screwfix, B&Q and Wickes. They are looking for a multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer who will have an understanding of Siemens S7 and have worked in a heavy engineering environment. 

This position would be ideal for someone with plant maintenance skills and a good knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics. You will be working a continental shift pattern, and you will be paid a lifestyle bonus of £47 for every weekend day worked (excluding overtime). This will take your salary to around £50,589.

Maintenance Engineer Benefits:

  • £48,000 (£50,589 with lifestyle payment). 
  • OT at premium rates (x1.5). 
  • £47.08 lifestyle payment (paid every rostered weekend day). 
  • 5% matched pension. 
  • Product specific training. (Siemens S7)
  • 23 days holiday. 

Maintenance Engineer Duties include:

  • Continental shift 2 days – 2 nights. 
  • Make improvements to production. 
  • To always maintain manufacturing machinery.
  • To ensure all data recording and feedback is completed accurately and on time. 
  • Preventive maintenance.
  • Installation work where necessary. 
  • To maintain safe working practices at all times. 
  • To undertake training as required.
  • Mechanical and electrical fault finding. 

Maintenance Engineer Requirements include: 

  • Recognised Engineering Qualifications. 
  • Hydraulics and Pneumatics. 
  • Siemens S7 understanding. 
  • Heavy engineering background. 
  • Welding (advantageous). 
  • Strong fault-finding abilities. 

Please apply find out more about this fantastic role. 

This Maintenance Engineer position is commutable from: Wolverhampton, Walsall, Dudley, Bilston, Wednesbury. Cannock, Stourbridge, and surrounding areas. 

 

As specialists in the field, the business has over 40 years’ experience and specialises in design and construction. As a business which is committed to investing and developing its people, all employees have the opportunity to grow within the company. If you have a long-term career goal, we can help you get there!

This is a superb opportunity for a Plant Fitter to join the team on a Morning shift 6am – 2.30pm Monday – Thursday and 6am – 1.30pm on a Friday. The successful candidate will be responsible for the manufacture, modification, maintenance, and repair, of a variety of equipment and ancillaries, ensuring that the fleet remains in prime working condition.

Benefits for the role of Plant Fitter: 

  • This role is weekly paid, annual salary of £37,000 
  • 39 hours a week, Monday to Friday.
  • 22 days holiday + 8 Bank holidays + 3 Day Christmas Shutdown 
  • Company Pension at 3% providing employee pays 4% weekly paid staff  
  • Overtime 
  • Life assurance 4x salary 
  • Long service recognition at 25 + 40 years 
  • Shutdown between Christmas & New Year (3 days)

Key Duties

  • As a Plant Fitter, your key responsibilities will include: 
  • Using appropriate processes and techniques, you will read and interpret engineering drawings to complete manufacture and modification as requested.
  • Experience and skill of fault-finding, maintenance and repair of heavy-duty construction plant and hydraulic systems would be ideal.
  • Use appropriate hand and power tools to complete tasks
  • Use appropriate processes and techniques to complete tasks
  • Read and interpret engineering drawings

Requirements of the Plant Fitter 

To excel in this role, you must meet the following criteria: 

  • You must hold a full UK driving licence and a Level 2 qualification in Plant Maintenance or equivalent.
  • This is a fitter role for the rigs not the factory, so previous experience is needed in heavy plant/ construction equipment. 
  • Although this role is not a mobile fitter role, they will be expected to go out to sites to attend breakdowns and general repairs, so need to have a driving licence. 
  • Experience with JCB’s and CAT
  • Welding and fabrication 

This role is commutable from Derby, Burton upon Trent, Swadlincote, Tamworth and Leicester. 
 

 

This is a fantastic opportunity for a dynamic and strategic Head of Operations to join a European leading business, where making a difference to people’s lives through the products that they design, manufacture and install is a daily occurrence. With 40 years’ experience under their belt, they are a leading provider in the UK, a market leader in Europe and have a presence in many other countries worldwide. They continue to expand rapidly in the UK and internationally, a business that has doubled in size these last few years.

They are proud of their fast-paced and dynamic manufacturing environment, where customer satisfaction and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything that they do.

Head of Operations, Salary, Hours and Benefits

  • £80,000 - £90,000+
  • Car allowance
  • Management Bonus Scheme
  • 37.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 7:00am – 3:00pm (with some flexibility)
  • 23 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Life insurance cover
  • Employee Assistance Programme

Essential Requirements

  • Proven Head of Operations / Operations Director experience within Manufacturing.
  • Experience of working for a business circa 50 million+ turnover.
  • An Engineering background, someone who has risen through a business.
  • Very much hands-on, but also strategic.
  • A business qualification would be advantageous. 
  • Deep understanding of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
  • Commercially astute with experience in budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.
  • Experience with ERP/MRP systems.

Head of Operations Key Responsibilities

  • The Head of Operations will provide strong, strategic leadership across operational functions to drive high performance and collaboration.
  • Championing a proactive Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality culture.
  • Maintaining profitability during rapid business expansion.
  • Using data-driven KPIs and metrics to guide planning and decision-making.
  • Driving Lean Manufacturing and operational efficiency - championing a zero-defect mindset to improve overall quality standards.
  • Leading and developing the Engineering function.
  • Managing growth across international operations.
  • Implementing effective production workflows to boost productivity and minimise waste.
  • Taking ownership of the post-sales process to enhance cross-team collaboration and service delivery.
  • Identifying cost-saving initiatives without compromising quality - embedding a culture of continuous improvement across all teams.
 

I’m working with a fast-growing manufacturing company based near Telford, and we're looking for a proactive and experienced Maintenance Supervisor to join their dynamic team. As they continue to expand, they need someone who can lead and develop their maintenance department while ensuring the smooth operation of our production equipment and facilities. This role is a mixture of hands on and hands off and will suit someone who has experience with continuous improvement activities. 

The successful candidate will be responsible for implementing and overseeing Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) strategies, leading continuous improvement initiatives, and reducing downtime across the site. You'll work closely with production and engineering teams to ensure maintenance best practices are followed, while also helping to shape a culture of reliability and performance. 

Maintenance Supervisor Benefits: 

  • £50,000 - £55,000 
  • Company pension 
  • 23 days holiday 
  • Life Assurance. 
  • Flexitime. 
  • On site parking. 
  • Training opportunities. 
  • Company events and activities. 

Maintenance Supervisor Duties include:

  • Continental days 7:00 – 19:00 (Flexi time). 
  • Lead and implement maintenance, reliability and continuous improvement. 
  • Implement and effectively establish key engineering processes. 
  • Deliver most effective maintenance program to meet site performance. 
  • Plan and improve site reliability. 
  • Implement PPMs. 
  • Update and control CMMS (Spidex and Mainsaver). 
  • Developing individuals to have correct competencies. 

Maintenance Supervisor Requirements include: 

  • Apprentice trained or degree equivalent in engineering discipline. 
  • Strong working knowledge of continuous improvement.
  • In depth knowledge of TPM. 
  • Experience planning engineering activities. 
  • CMMS experience. (Preferably Mainsaver / Spidex). 
  • FMCG experience would be beneficial. 

Please apply find out more about this fantastic role. 

This Maintenance Supervisor position is commutable from: Telford, Shrewsbury, Market Drayton,  Wolverhampton, Bridgnorth, Newport, and surrounding areas.