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Electrical Test Engineer
Location: Wolverhampton
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Electrical biased Test Engineer to join our engineering team, responsible for the inspection, testing and verification of bespoke electrical systems and equipment throughout the manufacturing process.
This role operates within highly regulated industries, including the nuclear sector, where strict adherence to quality, safety and compliance standards is essential. You will be responsible for ensuring electrical systems, control panels and associated equipment are fully tested, verified and documented prior to delivery.
This position will require eligibility for Security Clearance (SC) due to the nature of the projects and customer sites involved.
Working closely with Design, Manufacturing and Quality teams, you will help ensure all products meet customer specifications, relevant legislation and industry standards.
The Role
As an Electrical Test Engineer, you will:
- Carry out electrical inspection, testing and fault finding on low-voltage electrical systems, control panels and associated equipment.
- Perform electrical verification, including continuity, insulation resistance, polarity, and functional testing using calibrated test equipment.
- Carry out and support hydraulic testing activities, including pressure testing of associated systems where required (following appropriate procedures and safety controls).
- Produce and maintain electrical and test documentation, including:
- Electrical inspection and test records
- Functional test procedures
- Hydraulic and pressure test records
- Test reports and certification
- Safe Systems of Work (SSOW)
- Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS)
- Verify electrical and mechanical assemblies against engineering drawings, schematics and specifications.
- Identify electrical and hydraulic faults, defects and non-conformities, supporting root cause investigations and corrective actions.
- Ensure all testing activities comply with BS7671, relevant nuclear sector quality standards, and company procedures.
- Work closely with Engineering and Manufacturing teams to resolve technical issues and improve product quality.
- Support final product verification prior to customer inspection and release.
- Maintain calibration records and ensure all test equipment is fit for purpose.
- Ensure all work is completed safely under controlled procedures suitable for regulated and nuclear environments.
What We're Looking For:
Essential
- HNC/HND or equivalent in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
- NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or Maintenance (or equivalent).
- 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS7671).
- City & Guilds 2391 Inspection & Testing (or equivalent) desirable.
- Experience testing industrial electrical systems, control panels or bespoke engineered equipment.
- Experience working within highly regulated environments (nuclear sector experience preferred).
- Eligibility for Security Clearance (SC) is essential.
- Understanding of electrical and hydraulic systems used in industrial equipment.
- Experience supporting or conducting hydraulic pressure testing or similar mechanical integrity testing.
- Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills across electrical systems.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and engineering drawings.
- Experience using electrical test equipment and pressure testing equipment.
- Strong understanding of safety procedures, including safe isolation and controlled test environments.
Desirable
- Experience in the nuclear, defence, rail, or oil & gas sectors.
- Knowledge of ISO 9001 / nuclear quality assurance standards.
- Understanding of control systems and PLC-based equipment.
- Experience with structured test documentation in regulated environments.
- Familiarity with continuous improvement / lean manufacturing principles.
Personal Attributes
- Strong commitment to safety and quality in high-risk environments.
- Methodical and disciplined approach to testing and verification.
- Strong analytical and fault-finding capability.
- Clear communication skills across engineering and production teams.
- Ability to work under controlled procedures in regulated industries.
Why Join Us?
- Work on complex, safety-critical engineering projects within the nuclear and regulated sectors.
- Exposure to both electrical testing and hydraulic pressure testing systems.
- Strong technical development opportunities.
- Collaborative engineering environment focused on quality and compliance.
- Opportunity to work in a role requiring and supporting Security Cleared (SC) environments.
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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United Kingdom
£40k - 45k per year
Permanent
On Site
Multi-Skilled Engineer
Day shift role, our client is seeking a Multi-Skilled Engineer to lead the maintenance, repair and service of production machinery on site. Excellent opportunity for an electrically qualified engineer with a good mechanical aptitude and strong electrical fault-finding skills seeking a role where they can take ownership of maintenance activities at a busy and productive site.
Hours of work: Day Shift Monday - Friday (Early finish on Friday)
Location: Telford
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 depending on experience
Key Responsibilities
- Take ownership of day-to-day maintenance activities across production operations.
- Carry out mechanical and electrical fault finding, repairs and preventative maintenance.
- Maintain filling lines, blending equipment, pumps, conveyors, pneumatic systems and associated production machinery.
- Diagnose and resolve breakdowns to minimise downtime and maximise production efficiency.
- Manage engineering spare parts inventory and ensure critical spares are maintained.
- Source and order parts, also consumables required for maintenance activities.
- Installation, commissioning and improvement of new machinery and plant.
- Assist with PLC fault finding and work alongside external automation providers.
- Lead minor engineering projects from concept through to completion.
Required Experience and Qualifications
- Relevant electrical qualifications: C&G, BTEC or NVQ.
- Experience fault-finding electrical systems, motors, sensors, contactors and industrial machinery.
- Ability to read and understand electrical schematics and engineering drawings.
- Experience with pneumatics and production equipment.
- PLC fault-finding experience would be advantageous.
- Mechanical and electrical maintenance experience.
In Return
- Good working hours Mon - Fri Days
- Competitive salary up to £45K with no shift working
- Challenging and rewarding role for a motivated a driven engineer
If you are a multi-skilled maintenance engineer with a self reliant attitude seeking a new role on day shift APPLY TODAY!
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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Horwich
£65k - 75k per year
Permanent
On Site
Technical Manager
Salary: Up to £75k per annum.
Location: Bolton, fully onsite role, hours 8am - 4pm
Are you an experienced Technical Manager with a degree in Chemistry looking for a varied role where no two days are the same?
We're recruiting for an exciting permanent opportunity with an established and growing manufacturing business looking to appoint a technically minded leader.
This is a genuinely blended role that combines technical leadership, product development, project management, manufacturing support, customer engagement and compliance, making it ideal for someone who enjoys applying their scientific knowledge across multiple areas of the business.
Working closely with the Managing Director and senior leadership team, you'll play a key role in developing innovative products, supporting customers, improving manufacturing processes and driving technical excellence throughout the organisation.
Why Join?
- Salary up to £75k per annum
- Excellent benefits
- Permanent, long term opportunity with a growing manufacturer
- Varied and interesting role with no two days the same
- Opportunity to lead technical projects from concept through to production
- Work closely with senior leadership and influence business strategy
- Blend of office based technical work, project management and customer interaction
The Role
As Technical Manager, you'll lead the Technical Department while acting as the technical expert across the business.
You'll oversee new product development, manage testing and certification, support manufacturing, work directly with customers and suppliers, and ensure products continue to meet the highest quality and regulatory standards.
You'll combine scientific knowledge with commercial awareness, helping customers solve technical challenges while supporting innovation and continuous improvement throughout the business.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and develop the Technical Department
- Drive new product development and continuous improvement projects
- Provide technical expertise across manufacturing, sales and commercial teams
- Manage technical projects from concept through to successful delivery
- Support manufacturing by resolving technical issues and improving production processes
- Oversee product testing, validation and certification activities
- Ensure compliance of raw materials and finished products
- Work closely with suppliers and contract manufacturing partners
- Provide technical support and advice to customers
- Investigate product performance and solve complex technical challenges
- Manage technical documentation and product specifications
- Support business strategy through innovation and product development
- Manage departmental budgets and identify opportunities for improvement
About You
We're looking for an experienced Technical Manager who enjoys combining scientific expertise with practical problem solving and leadership.
To be successful you'll need:
- A degree in Chemistry or another relevant Science discipline such as Materials Science, Chemical Science or a closely related subject
- Previous experience in a Technical Manager, Product Development Manager, Research and Development Manager, Technical Lead or Senior Technical role within manufacturing
- Strong product development experience
- Experience supporting manufacturing and production environments
- Knowledge of product testing, validation, certification and regulatory compliance
- Excellent leadership and communication skills
- The ability to explain technical information clearly to both colleagues and customers
- A proactive approach with excellent problem solving skills
- Commercial awareness and the ability to balance innovation with business objectives
Why This Opportunity?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a business where your scientific knowledge will genuinely make a difference.
Rather than being focused solely on managing a technical department, you'll enjoy a broad and rewarding position that combines leadership, innovation, customer interaction, manufacturing support and product development. You'll work across the entire product lifecycle, influence key business decisions and play a major role in the company's future growth.
If you're an experienced Technical Manager, Product Development Manager, Research and Development Manager, Technical Lead or Senior Scientist looking for a varied permanent opportunity where you can develop your career and make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.
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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Telford
£32k - 35k per year + commission + car allowance
Permanent
On Site
New Business Sales Executive
Salary: Up to £35,000 depending on experience + Uncapped Commission + Car Allowance
Location: Office based with regular travel across England and Wales
Are you a driven New Business Sales Executive, Business Development Executive, or Field Sales Executive who enjoys winning new business and building lasting client relationships?
Do you thrive on meeting people, opening doors, and creating opportunities? If you're motivated by uncapped commission, enjoy the freedom of managing your own pipeline, and want to join a business that rewards ambition, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
We're looking for a confident, self motivated sales professional who is happy to get out on the road, meet potential clients face to face, and generate new business through a mixture of networking, cold calling, warm leads, referrals, and prospecting.
This is an exciting opportunity to build a long term career with a growing company that offers excellent earning potential, ongoing development, and genuine career progression.
Why Join?
- Salary up to £35,000 depending on experience
- Uncapped commission with increased earning potential once qualified
- Car allowance
- Mileage expenses paid
- Monday to Friday working hours
- Regular travel and face to face client meetings
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Supportive team environment
- Genuine opportunities to progress your career
- The chance to build your own portfolio of business and make a real impact
The Role
As a New Business Sales Executive, you'll be responsible for identifying and securing new commercial clients, developing relationships, and growing your own portfolio of business.
This is a proactive sales role where no two days are the same. You'll spend time prospecting, arranging appointments, meeting clients across England and Wales, understanding their business needs, and presenting tailored solutions.
Once you've gathered the relevant information, you'll work closely with the broking team who will prepare the most suitable insurance options before you return to the client to confidently close the sale.
Success in this role comes from building trust, creating relationships, and consistently generating new opportunities.
Your Responsibilities
- Generate new business through cold calling, warm calling, networking, referrals and prospecting
- Book and attend face to face meetings with prospective commercial clients
- Develop and manage your own pipeline of sales opportunities
- Build long term relationships with new and existing customers
- Understand each client's requirements through detailed fact finding
- Present suitable solutions that meet customer needs
- Work closely with internal teams to deliver the best outcomes for clients
- Follow up quotations and convert opportunities into successful sales
- Maintain accurate customer records and documentation
About You
We're looking for someone who enjoys speaking with people, takes pride in delivering excellent customer service, and isn't afraid to pick up the phone or knock on a new door.
You'll ideally have experience in:
- New Business Sales
- Business Development
- Field Sales
- B2B Sales
- Account Management
- Lead Generation
- Sales Executive or Business Development Executive roles
You'll also have:
- A proven track record of winning new business
- Confidence building relationships both over the phone and face to face
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- The ability to work independently and manage your own workload
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- A customer first approach
- A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel
Why This Opportunity?
If you're someone who enjoys the challenge of developing new business, values the freedom to manage your own diary, and wants to be rewarded for the effort you put in, you'll fit in perfectly here.
You'll have the opportunity to build your own client portfolio, travel to meet businesses across the country, and play a key role in the continued growth of an ambitious company. With excellent support, uncapped earning potential, and real opportunities to progress your career, this is an opportunity where your success is recognised and rewarded.
If you're an ambitious New Business Sales Executive or Business Development professional looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today.
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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Coventry
£13.76 - 13.76 per hour
Contract
On Site
Exciting Opportunity: Process Operator
Are you ready to join an industry-leading company that stands at the forefront of innovation, quality, and efficiency? With over 90 years of experience, this company is a pioneer in providing high-strength, lightweight, and fatigue-resistant products made from the world's most advanced composite materials. They are currently seeking a dedicated Process Operator to become an integral part of their dynamic team. This role offers the chance to work on projects that make a real difference, in an environment that fosters growth, learning, and excellence.
What You Will Do:
- Handle raw materials, ensuring their proper delivery and setup for work streams.
- Accurately place cut material shapes into various tools including preform, moulding vac form, composite, and steel tooling.
- Safely load tools, laminates, and preforms into compression presses, ovens, or autoclaves.
- Carry out finishing and assembly of composite components.
- Manage the packing and labelling of finished products.
- Perform lay-up of composite materials and operate presses.
- Accurately record production data as required.
What You Will Bring:
- A keen eye for detail and a commitment to maintaining high-quality standards.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as independently.
- Strong organizational skills and the capacity to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Experience in a manufacturing or production setting, particularly within the composites or defence industries, is highly desirable.
- A proactive approach to problem-solving and a willingness to learn new skills.
Company Contribution & Industry Information:
This role is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a company that is not just a leader in the defence sector but also a pioneer in commercial composites, serving industries such as medical, transport, aerospace, and energy. The **Process Operator** will play a crucial role in maintaining the company's reputation for excellence, delivering products that are up to 50% lighter than equivalent steel products while meeting the specific requirements of customers across various sectors.
Location:
This position is based at the company's state-of-the-art facility in Coventry, renowned for its cutting-edge armour design and military vehicle integration capabilities.
Join Us:
If you're passionate about making a tangible impact and ready to take your career to the next level, we want to hear from you. This is more than just a job; it's a chance to be part of a team that values innovation, excellence, and making a difference. Don't miss out on this opportunity to grow with a company that is shaping the future of the industry.
Apply now to become the next Process Operator and embark on a rewarding career journey!
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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Brockworth
Competitive Salary
Permanent
On Site
Controls Engineer – Gloucester
Competitive Salary
Our client is a specialist engineering company that delivers a range of automated products, solutions and technical services for the manufacturing sector and they are recruiting for a Controls Engineer to join their team on a permanent basis. As a Controls Engineer, your role will focus on the development and support of bespoke automated machinery supplied worldwide.
This role will be predominantly based at their Gloucester office with occasional international travel to their client's sites as required.
Controls Engineer Responsibilities:
- Carry out software and hardware configuration of networked control systems
- Program and integrate vision systems for inspection and measurement using Cognex or similar products
- Provide control system support for prototype, new machine builds, and existing equipment in the field
- Ensure and oversee machine safety to the relevant international standards and practices
- Prepare support documentation to assist with machine manufacture, testing, and customer documentation packages
- Provide customer support and be prepared to travel on-site as required
- Identify opportunities for process, productivity, and quality improvements
- Actively participate in product development and improvement
Controls Engineer Requirements:
- Qualified to HNC/HND or equivalent in a Software-related discipline
- Proven experience in PLC, HMI, and motion programming, preferably using Rockwell Logix platform
- Experience with Siemens Control systems and TIA portal is advantageous.
- Knowledge and programming of robotic applications, preferably with Yaskawa, is preferred.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
- Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and able to communicate at all levels.
- Helpful and supportive approach to resolving technical challenges.
- Receptive and adaptable to change.
- Able to travel internationally to customer sites (approximately 2-3 weeks in duration, 4-5 times per annum, but may vary depending on projects).
- Current passport and fully COVID-19 vaccinated to allow international travel.
If you are a passionate and skilled Controls Engineer who thrives in a dynamic, international environment, we encourage you to apply. Join our team and contribute to the development of cutting-edge automation solutions for the global lead acid battery industry.
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.
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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