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Wolverhampton

£23.60 - 23.60 per hour

Contract

On Site

Laboratory Technician - Metallurgy - 37402859 - £23.60/hr umbrella rate

Do you have metallurgical expertise in steel and aluminium? along with knowledge and operational experience with materials testing equipment? Are you ready to take your career to the next level? This exciting opportunity as a Laboratory Technician - Metallurgy offers you the chance to work on cutting-edge projects within the quality assurance and manufacturing sector. This role is perfect for someone looking to make a tangible impact in a fast-paced industry. You'll be part of a team driving innovation and excellence in battery and frame assembly, contributing to industry-leading processes.

 

What You Will Do: 

- Operate metallurgical and mechanical preparation equipment to assess components according to engineering specifications and drawings.

- Conduct routine quality control testing for Electric Drive Unit (EDU), battery, and frame assemblies.

- Perform teardowns of stators and frames using destructive equipment like bandsaws.

- Carry out visual weld inspection testing and ultrasonic testing of spot welds.

- Use optical microscopes to measure welds, rivets, and porosity content, as well as radiographic analysis of components.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to investigate and resolve product quality issues.

 

What You Will Bring: 

- Practical experience using preparation equipment such as bandsaws, abrasive cutters, grinding, polishing, and etching tools.

- Knowledge and operational experience with materials testing equipment, including optical microscopes, hardness testers, tensile testers, and FTIR, among others.

- Metallurgical expertise in steel and aluminium, with the ability to apply this knowledge effectively.

- Proficiency in interpreting engineering drawings and specifications.

- Solid computer skills, including familiarity with Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

 This role is integral to supporting the company's commitment to quality and innovation. By ensuring compliance with standards such as IATF 16949 and ISO 14001, you'll play a vital part in maintaining the integrity and excellence of its processes. The position also offers the opportunity to contribute to the launch of business-critical projects, making your work impactful and rewarding.

 Location: This role is based in Wolverhampton, providing easy access to a thriving industrial hub.

Interested?: If you're ready to take on this exciting challenge as a Laboratory Technician - Metallurgy, don't wait! Apply today and join a team dedicated to driving quality and innovation in the manufacturing industry.

This role is Inside IR35.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.

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Letchworth

£37.5k - 45k per year

Permanent

On Site

NEW PERMANENT VACANCY - WELDER FABRICATOR (TIG)

Are you an experienced Welder Fabricator who can TIG weld on aluminium and stainless steel, and are you looking for a permanent job on day shifts?!

We are looking for an experienced Welder Fabricator to join a sheet metal fabrication business in Letchworth, the role involves more TIG Welding than MIG welding, but the hiring manager would like someone who can MIG weld as or when required.

The working hours are 8am-4.30pm Monday to Friday (40 hours per week) with overtime available and paid at T1/2, there is an option for an earlier finish on a Friday should you wish to work 43 hours basic in the week.

The basic salary will range between £37,500 - £45,000 per annum (DOE) (hourly rate of £18.00 - £21.50 per hour).

This is a permanent contract with the business from day 1, and the hiring manager is keen to interview and weld test ASAP.

What You Will Do:

  • Perform TIG and MIG welding on a variety of components, predominantly stainless and aluminium.
  • Read and interpret engineering drawings, sketches, and technical information to prepare products accurately.
  • Carry out dimensional inspection prior to welding to support right-first-time quality.
  • Fabricate and assemble metal structures to required specifications.
  • Dress and fettl your own work to a consistently high standard finish.
  • Follow safety guidelines, maintain a clean working environment, and complete quality checks on finished products.

What You Will Bring:

  • Proven experience as a Welder Fabricator within sheet metal fabrication, including TIG and MIG techniques.
  • Confidence reading and interpreting technical drawings and fabrication instructions.
  • Experience welding stainless and aluminium, including working with thinner materials up to 6mm.
  • Strong attention to detail, particularly around inspection, finishing, and producing high-quality welds.
  • Practical capability with hand tools and power tools, supported by a safety-first mindset.

This Welder Fabricator role helps this company deliver reliable, precision fabrication for a range of industries. By producing consistent, well-finished components and communicating any risks to quality or efficiency, you directly support workshop performance, customer expectations, and long-term success in a growing production environment.

Location:

This Welder Fabricator role is based in Letchworth, Hertfordshire.

Interested?:

If your welding standards are something you're genuinely proud of, apply now for this Welder Fabricator opportunity and take the next step in your fabrication career.

 

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Bolton

£39k per year

Permanent

On Site

Mechanical Design Engineer
Autodesk Inventor | Steel Fabrication | Design for Manufacture

Salary: Competitive Salary
Location: Bolton

Are you a Mechanical Design Engineer with experience designing fabricated steel products and assemblies using Autodesk Inventor?

We are seeking a talented Mechanical Design Engineer to join a growing engineering team delivering specialist bespoke products for demanding industrial and infrastructure applications.

This is an excellent opportunity to work on technically challenging projects from concept through to manufacture, taking ownership of 3D modelling, detailed engineering drawings and design-for-manufacture solutions.

The Role:

As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will be responsible for developing innovative and manufacturable engineering solutions using Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD. Working closely with manufacturing, project, production and analysis teams, you will ensure designs are practical, compliant and delivered on time.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Create 3D CAD models using Autodesk Inventor
  • Produce General Arrangement, fabrication and assembly drawings
  • Generate Bills of Materials and manufacturing documentation
  • Apply Design for Manufacture (DFM) principles throughout projects
  • Design fabricated steel structures, components and assemblies
  • Ensure designs comply with BS8888 and company standards
  • Conduct Designer Risk Assessments and support CDM compliance
  • Collaborate with production, engineering and customer teams
  • Support product development and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Participate in design reviews and technical discussions

What We're Looking For:

  • HND/HNC or Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent
  • industry experience
  • Experience using Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD and Vault
  • Background in steel fabrication, sheet metal or heavy engineering design
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing processes including press brake and fabrication techniques
  • Knowledge of engineering drawings and BS8888 standards
  • Understanding of structural behaviour, load paths and failure modes
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Desirable Skills:        

  • Welding knowledge and fabrication methods
  • iLogic or VB programming experience
  • Understanding of tolerance analysis and tolerance stacking
  • Experience with drive and control systems
  • Existing SC Clearance

Why Join our client?

  • Work on bespoke engineering projects rather than repetitive design work
  • Opportunity to influence products from concept through manufacture
  • Exposure to R&D and product development activities
  • Collaborative engineering environment
  • Career progression opportunities within a growing business
  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Security Clearance: Must be eligible to obtain UK SC Clearance

Keywords:


Mechanical Design Engineer, Design Engineer, CAD Engineer, Autodesk Inventor Engineer, Mechanical CAD Engineer, Sheet Metal Design Engineer, Steel Fabrication Engineer, Manufacturing Design Engineer, Product Design Engineer, Structural Design Engineer, Inventor Designer, Fabrication Design Engineer, BS8888, Design for Manufacture, DFM, Mechanical Engineer.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.

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Blackburn

£40k per year

Permanent

On Site

MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE ENGINEER

Are you an experienced Mechanical Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Mechanical Maintenance Engineer or Mechanical Maintenance Technician seeking a job opportunity and are you Level 3 qualified (or above) in an Engineering Discipline?!

We are looking for a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join a leading manufacturing business in Blackburn, the working hours are 8.00am - 4.30pm Monday to Friday (paid 40 hour week), and the role comes with an annual salary of £40,000 p/a.

Shift: Days Monday to Friday   Salary: £40K

Job Outline:

This is a hands-on role on the tools, and you will be responsible for maintaining gearboxes, pumps, conveyors and motors, as well as carrying out hydraulic and pneumatic repairs, some basic welding and fabrication work will be required (as or when).

Some administrative work will be required so you MUST be able to use Microsoft Office packages, primarily Word & Excel.

What You Will Do:

  • Ensure equipment is operated and maintained in a safe and reliable condition.
  • Conduct effective risk assessments to promote safety for yourself and your team.
  • Repair and troubleshoot mechanical issues to minimise downtime.
  • Perform preventative maintenance to keep operations running smoothly.
  • Analyse data to enhance equipment performance and efficiency.
  • Manage projects within agreed budgets and time lines, ensuring quality results.

What You Will Bring:

  • You will have either completed an Engineering apprenticeship (or be qualified to an NVQ Level 3 minimum) 
  • Expertise in maintaining gearboxes, pumps, conveyors, and motors 
  • Hands-on experience with hydraulic and pneumatic repairs
  • Experience with Microsoft Office Packages - particularly Word & Excel
  • Knowledge/experience of non-woven manufacturing and technology (or related field) - Preferred

Current or recent experinece in similar roles, maintenance technician, mechancial fitter, shift engineer, multi-skilled maintenance engineer, service engineer

Location:

The role is based in Blackburn (Lancashire)

In Return:

  • Very good working hours on day shift Monday - Friday
  • Competetive slaary of £40K
  • Good overall benefits and holiday allowance
  • Proefesion and supportive engineering team

Interested?:

If you're ready to take the next step in your career as a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, don't wait! Apply today to join this innovative company and make your mark in a role that truly matters. Let your skills shine and be part of something extraordinary.

 

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In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.

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Ardens Grafton

£60k per year

Permanent

On Site

Location: Alcester, Warwickshire
Sector: Aerospace & Defence
Salary: £60,000 per annum + Benefits

Project Manager - Aerospace, Defence & Power Generation

Are you an experienced Project Manager with a strong manufacturing engineering background? We are looking for a technically minded professional to lead complex engineering-to-manufacture projects across the Aerospace, Defence and Power Generation sectors.

Working closely with engineering, production, suppliers and customers, you will manage projects from concept through to delivery, ensuring quality, cost and schedule objectives are achieved while driving continuous improvement across manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage multiple engineering and manufacturing projects from initiation to completion.
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams including Engineering, Production, Quality and Supply Chain.
  • Drive process improvement, operational excellence and equipment upgrade projects.
  • Identify and manage project risks, timelines, milestones and stakeholder expectations.
  • Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget.

Experience Required

We are particularly interested in candidates with experience of manufacturing environments and processes such as:

  • Metal forming, hydraulic and mechanical pressings
  • Cylinder rolling
  • TIG, resistance and micro spot welding
  • Laser cutting and EDM
  • Finishing processes including blasting, polishing and deburring
  • Testing and inspection including NDT (FPI), Airflow and CMM inspection
  • Engineering software including SolidWorks and SolidCAM

About You

  • Proven Project Management experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
  • Experience supporting projects within Aerospace, Defence, Power Generation or other highly regulated industries.
  • Strong technical understanding of fabrication, welding, forming and inspection processes.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
  • IOSH or NEBOSH qualified (preferred).

What's on Offer

This is an opportunity to join a leading engineering manufacturer, delivering technically challenging projects within highly regulated industries while playing a key role in continuous improvement and operational development.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.

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Dudley

Competitive Salary

Permanent

On Site

Metrology Engineer

Dudley

Competitive Salary

My client is a firmly established SME manufacturing company focused on the supply of metal-based components across a range of sectors. They are seeking a Metrology Engineer to join their existing team. As a Metrology Engineer, you will be focusing on measuring NPI parts, quality inspection, operating, setting and calibrating CMM equipment.

Metrology Engineer Responsibilities:

-          Operating, setting and calibrating CMM equipment

-          Measuring production and NPI parts

-          Input into the NPI, APQP, PPAP processes

-          Ensure that parts meet technical and industry specifications

-          Analyse measurement data and identify areas of improvement

Metrology Engineer Requirements:

-          Previous experience working within a Metrology or CMM position

-          Experienced in using metrology laboratory equipment

-          Must have a good understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing

-          Must be a team player

-          Able to program and calibrate metrology machinery

If you are interested in Metrology Engineering positions, please apply at your earliest convenience.

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In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.

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