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Coventry

Market related

Permanent

On Site

Field Service Engineer (Electrical / PLC / Automation)

Midlands-based | UK & EMEA Travel

Competitive Salary & Company Vehicle (Business Use)

Are you a hands-on Field Service Engineer, Commissioning Engineer, or Electrical Engineer looking for an international role working on advanced industrial equipment?

We are supporting a growing engineering business that delivers high-value capital equipment and automated systems across the UK, Europe, and globally. Due to continued expansion, they are seeking a multi-skilled Field Service Engineer to join their team.

This is a field-based role offering a high level of autonomy, regular international travel, and the opportunity to work on complex electro-mechanical and PLC-controlled systems.

The Role:

  • You will be responsible for installing, commissioning, maintaining, and servicing equipment at customer sites across the UK and EMEA region.

Key Responsibilities include:

  • Installation and commissioning of electro-mechanical and automated equipment
  • Fault finding across electrical, mechanical, and control systems
  • Working with PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA systems
  • Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance
  • Reading and interpreting electrical schematics and P&ID drawings
  • Producing service reports and technical documentation
  • Supporting customers with technical training and on-site expertise

Candidate Profile:

We are looking for candidates with:

  • Experience as a Field Service Engineer, Service Engineer, or Commissioning Engineer
  • Strong electrical bias with supporting mechanical knowledge
  • Experience working with PLC-controlled systems (e.g. Siemens, Allen Bradley or similar)
  • Familiarity with industrial equipment such as pumps, valves, pneumatics, or steam systems
  • Ability to work independently in customer-facing environments
  • Willingness to travel internationally (approximately 25-30%)

Backgrounds That Fit Well

This role would suit individuals currently working as:

  • Field Service Engineer
  • Electrical Maintenance Engineer (with travel experience)
  • Commissioning Engineer
  • Controls or Automation Engineer
  • Multi-skilled Engineer with an electrical bias

Location and Travel:

  • Midlands-based with a home-based working model
  • Regular travel across the UK and Europe, with occasional global assignments

What’s on Offer:

  • Competitive salary with overtime opportunities
  • International travel and varied project work
  • High level of autonomy in a field-based role
  • Exposure to advanced engineering systems and technologies

How to Apply:

  • Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion to learn more about the role and company.

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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Wiltshire

Competitive Salary + Bonus + Company Car (EV/Hybrid) + Full Benefits

Permanent

Remote

Field Sales Engineer – CNC Machining / Cutting Tools / Manufacturing

Field-based
Competitive Salary + Bonus + Company Car (EV/Hybrid) + Full Benefits

Overview:

Are you a Sales Engineer, Application Engineer, or CNC machining specialist with experience in cutting tools or metal cutting?

With our client you’ll work directly with advanced manufacturers to improve machining performance, reduce costs, and implement cutting-edge tooling solutions across industries such as aerospace and precision engineering.

This is more than a sales role—it's a technical partnership position where your engineering expertise drives real-world results.

What you’ll be doing:

  • Developing and growing a territory through technical sales and account management
  • Advising customers on cutting tool applications, machining strategies, and process improvements
  • Delivering hands-on support, product trials, and cost-saving solutions
  • Working with distributors and end users across CNC machining environments
  • Supporting continuous improvement initiatives (cycle time reduction, tool life optimisation)
  • Using CRM and digital tools to manage pipeline and customer activity

What you’ll bring:

  • Experience in metal cutting, CNC machining, or cutting tool applications
  • Background as a Sales Engineer, Application Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, or CNC Programmer
  • Knowledge of milling, turning, or 5-axis machining
  • Strong communication skills and ability to influence at shop-floor and management level
  • Commercial awareness or experience in technical sales (desirable)

Nice to have:

  • Aerospace or high-precision manufacturing experience
  • Experience with indexable tooling systems

What you’ll get:

  • Competitive base salary + performance bonus
  • EV or Hybrid company car
  • Private medical insurance + health cash plan
  • Pension scheme + life assurance
  • Ongoing training and career development within a global engineering leader
  • The opportunity to work on high-value technical projects with leading manufacturers

Apply now:

If you’re a machining expert or technical sales professional ready to take the next step into a dynamic, customer-facing role—we want 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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Sheffield

Market related

Permanent

Hybrid

Solar PV Project Manager / Electrical Project Manager (Renewable Energy)

Location: Leeds / Yorkshire (Hybrid & Site-Based)
Salary: Competitive + Car Allowance + Benefits

Deliver Renewable Energy Projects That Actually Make an Impact

  • We’re looking for an experienced Solar PV Project Manager or Electrical Project Manager to lead the delivery of commercial and industrial renewable energy projects across the UK.
  • This is a key role within a growing renewable energy business, where you’ll take ownership of end-to-end Solar PV installations, supporting the transition to low-carbon energy across commercial environments.
  • If you’ve managed electrical, construction, or renewable infrastructure projects and want to work on meaningful, future-focused projects—this is a strong next step.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

  • Managing the full lifecycle delivery of Solar PV and renewable energy projects (design through to commissioning)
  • Overseeing multiple concurrent projects across commercial and industrial sites
  • Acting as the primary client interface, ensuring excellent stakeholder and customer management
  • Coordinating EPC delivery, including subcontractors, site teams, and internal engineering functions
  • Managing project budgets, cost control, and programme timelines
  • Leading health & safety planning, RAMS, and compliance across sites
  • Supporting grid connection processes, permits, and DNO applications
  • Working closely with design teams on technical specifications and system layouts
  • Ensuring high-quality project documentation and handover packs

What We’re Looking For

  • Proven experience as a Project Manager within Solar PV, Electrical, Construction, or Renewable Energy projects
  • Strong understanding of commercial solar installations, electrical systems, or infrastructure delivery
  • Experience managing multiple projects and site teams simultaneously
  • Confident in budget management, reporting, and programme delivery
  • Knowledge of health & safety regulations within construction or energy environments
  • Experience working with subcontractors and multidisciplinary teams
  • PRINCE2, APM, or equivalent (desirable)
  • Full UK driving licence

Candidates from electrical contracting, utilities, M&E, or renewables backgrounds are especially encouraged to apply.

What’s On Offer

  • Competitive salary + Car Allowance
  • 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
  • Private healthcare
  • Pension with matched contributions
  • Wellbeing and mental health support
  • Opportunity to work on a growing pipeline of renewable energy projects
  • Clear progression within a rapidly expanding sector

Why This Role?

This isn’t just another Project Manager role—you’ll be directly contributing to the UK’s transition to renewable energy, delivering projects that have long-term environmental and commercial impact.

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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Hinckley

Competitive Day Rate

Contract

On Site

Solar Site Manager

Location: Leicestershire  
Duration: Project-Based 16 Weeks

Competitive Day Rate

Overview:

We are seeking a suitably qualified and experienced individual to oversee the day-to-day delivery of a Solar project based near Leicester.

This is a hands-on site leadership role requiring strong coordination skills across multiple disciplines, with a clear focus on safety, programme delivery, risk management, and contractor supervision.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Day-to-day management and oversight of site activities
  • Coordination of subcontractors and multiple trades/disciplines
  • Ensuring compliance with CDM 2015 regulations and site safety standards
  • Maintaining high standards of health, safety, quality, and environmental performance
  • Conducting and reviewing RAMS, permits, and daily briefings
  • Liaising with project stakeholders, clients, contractors, and suppliers
  • Monitoring progress against programme and reporting on site activities
  • Proactively identifying and mitigating project risks
  • Ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently, and to specification

Essential Requirements:

  • SMSTS qualification
  • Fully conversant with CDM 2015 regulations and responsibilities
  • Valid 3-Day First Aid qualification
  • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
  • Available to work five full days per week on site
  • Strong risk management mindset and practical application experience
  • Proven experience supervising construction projects involving multiple disciplines

Desirable / Advantageous:

  • Telehandler, IPAF, or other relevant plant tickets
  • Previous solar / renewable energy project experience
  • Civil engineering or groundworks experience
  • Time-served construction background
  • Experience working within live operational environments

Candidate Profile:

The ideal candidate will be proactive, highly organised, safety-focused, and confident managing site operations in a fast-paced construction environment. They will be capable of building strong working relationships while maintaining firm control of health, safety, and programme delivery.

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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St Helier

Market related

Permanent

On Site

Service Delivery & Resource Manager – Utilities / Electricity Distribution

Jersey

Overview:

We are seeking an experienced operational leader to join our Energy Division as a Service Delivery & Resource Manager, leading workforce planning and operational resource coordination across our electricity distribution and utility services network.

This is a key leadership opportunity within a critical infrastructure environment, responsible for ensuring the effective deployment of operational teams supporting construction, metering, maintenance, network operations and customer service delivery across Jersey’s electricity distribution network.

You will play a central role in supporting the delivery of essential utility services across a network that includes substations, distribution infrastructure, underground cable systems and more than 55,000 service and metering points.

We are looking for a highly organised and commercially aware manager with strong experience in utilities operations, field workforce planning, operational service delivery or infrastructure resource management.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

  • Leading the Service Delivery Resource team to ensure efficient workforce planning and operational scheduling
  • Managing resource allocation across construction, metering, maintenance and operational delivery teams
  • Supporting electricity distribution and utility operations through effective deployment of field-based personnel
  • Forecasting workforce demand and supporting long-term operational planning
  • Driving performance improvements through KPI analysis, reporting and process optimisation
  • Collaborating with Construction, Planning, Metering and Network Operations teams to support business priorities
  • Leading team performance, development, training and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Ensuring compliance with HS&E standards, utility regulations and operational procedures
  • Supporting operational excellence and high levels of customer service across all service delivery activities

What We’re Looking For

We welcome applications from candidates with experience in:

  • Utilities operations
  • Electricity distribution
  • Energy infrastructure
  • Operational resource planning
  • Workforce scheduling
  • Field service operations
  • Infrastructure delivery
  • Network operations
  • Construction operations
  • Engineering service delivery
  • You will ideally have:
  • Experience managing operational or field-based teams within utilities, infrastructure, engineering or energy sectors
  • Strong leadership and workforce planning capability
  • Excellent organisational and stakeholder management skills
  • Experience coordinating resources across multiple operational projects
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
  • Knowledge of utility operations, electrical distribution or infrastructure delivery environments
  • IOSH Managing Safely or similar HS&E training
  • PRINCE2 or project management training (desirable)
  • Utility operational authorisations (desirable)

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to take on a visible leadership role within a highly respected utility business delivering critical infrastructure services across Jersey.

In return, we offer:

Competitive salary and pension package

Private medical insurance

Discounted electricity rates

EV and sustainable travel subsidies

Gym membership support

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Career development and training opportunities

Excellent work-life balance in a unique island environment

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

Market related

Permanent

Hybrid

Are you ready to take on a career-defining opportunity that promises to shape the future of manufacturing in the UK? This is your chance to step into the role of Chief Executive Officer and lead a pioneering organisation that is driving industrial renewal and economic growth in the West Midlands. From championing innovation to spearheading transformative projects, this role offers the perfect blend of challenge, impact, and reward. If you're an ambitious leader with a vision for change, this position could be your next big move.

 

What You Will Do:

- Lead the organisation's growth and strategic direction, ensuring alignment with the Board's vision.

- Successfully deliver the annual business plan, expanding the manufacturing membership and driving progressive growth.

- Develop and implement a forward-thinking three-year plan to secure the company's future success.

- Build partnerships for major projects with investors, funding bodies, and energy stakeholders, ensuring their successful delivery.

- Recruit, manage, and motivate a talented team, fostering a collaborative and results-driven environment.

- Maintain trusted relationships with members, funders, and partners, ensuring value and engagement for all stakeholders.

 

What You Will Bring:

 

- Solid experience within the manufacturing sector, coupled with a strong understanding of the UK energy landscape.

- Proven ability to lead and inspire teams, including those working remotely or virtually.

- A track record of managing collaborative projects and partnerships across organisations.

- Financial acumen, with experience in delivering P&L accountability or managing budgets.

- Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.

 

This company is at the heart of the UK's manufacturing sector, working to ensure competitive energy solutions, drive innovation, and support supply chain productivity. With a clear focus on delivering value to its members and partners, the organisation is recognised for its pioneering approach and ability to secure significant investment for transformative projects. Joining as Chief Executive Officer means becoming the face of this dynamic organisation and shaping its future impact on both national and global levels.

 

Interested?:

 If you're ready to lead, innovate, and make a lasting impact, apply now for the Chief Executive Officer role. Don't miss the chance to be part of an organisation that is transforming the manufacturing landscape. Your next big career move starts here!

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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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