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Borehamwood
Market related
Permanent
On Site
Job Title: Projects Engineer
Location: Watford
Salary: Negotiable Depending on Experience
Overview:
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Projects Engineer to work for our client’s service team, this is an exciting role to strengthen our clients after-sales and spares capability. This is a varied and commercially focused role working across service projects, spares, and performance improvement, supporting customers across a wide range of industrial sectors.
The Role:
- You will manage and coordinate after-sales service projects and spares-related activities, from initial enquiry and quotation through to execution, completion, and financial close-out.
- This position sits at the centre of service delivery, working closely with engineering, field service, spares, procurement, and management teams, with a strong focus on commercial control, KPI monitoring, and continuous improvement.
- Occasional support to field service coordination may be required, but this is not a scheduling role.
Key Responsibilities:
- Appraise and coordinate after-sales service project and spares enquiries
- Prepare and progress quotations and proposals
- Coordinate service projects from order through to completion and invoicing
- Support development of new spares and after-sales offerings
- Monitor and report on service and spares KPIs and performance
- Identify risks, trends, and improvement opportunities
- Work closely with internal teams, suppliers, and customers
What We’re Looking For:
- Relevant engineering qualification, apprenticeship background, or strong hands-on experience within an industrial or engineering environment
- Engineering graduates will also be considered
- Experience within industrial, plant, or process engineering environments
- Background in service delivery, after-sales, spares, or engineering project support
- Strong organisational skills with good commercial awareness
- Clear and confident communicator, comfortable working with customers and internal teams
- Full UK driving licence
- Salesforce experience (or similar CRM/service management systems) would be advantageous
- NetSuite or ERP system experience would be an added benefit
- Desirable: Experience with steam systems, thermal equipment, combustion, or industrial services
On Offer:
- Working within a key role within a growing Service Division
- Exposure to a wide range of industrial projects and customers
- Strong development opportunities within a global engineering group
- Competitive salary and benefits package
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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Kidderminster
Market related
Permanent
On Site
Job Title: Technical Sales Engineer
Location: Kidderminster
Salary: Negotiable dependant on experience
Industry: Oil & Gas / Bespoke Mechanical Equipment
Overview:
Are you a technically minded sales professional who thrives on bespoke engineering solutions, complex bids, and building long-term client relationships?
This is an opportunity to join a growing engineering-led business where technical credibility, commercial awareness, and customer focus truly matter.
The Role:
- You’ll play a key role in driving sales growth by managing technical enquiries from initial concept through to quotation and contract handover. Working closely with engineering, production, suppliers, and customers, you’ll ensure competitive, accurate, and profitable proposals — particularly for non-standard, bespoke equipment.
- This is a hands-on role combining technical understanding, commercial judgement, and relationship management.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage incoming sales enquiries, ensuring timely, professional, and accurate responses
- Prepare high-quality quotations that are commercially competitive and technically robust
- Carry out preliminary mechanical design and calculations to support bespoke quotations
- Calculate accurate costs and realistic delivery lead times to maximise profitability
- Clearly identify and communicate any deviations from customer specifications
- Attend bid clarification meetings and respond to technical and commercial queries
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, agents, suppliers, and subcontractors
- Develop a strong understanding of customers’ businesses, markets, and future projects
- Conduct contract reviews on successful orders and ensure clear handover to engineering and production
- Maintain well-organised enquiry and quotation records in line with internal procedures
- Support bid planning and prioritisation in the absence of the Sales Manager
What We’re Looking For:
- Experience in technical sales, proposals, bids, or applications engineering
- Strong mechanical engineering understanding (degree or equivalent experience)
- Proven experience quoting bespoke or non-standard engineered equipment
- Confident producing costings, lead times, and commercially sound proposals
- Comfortable liaising with customers at both technical and commercial levels
- Highly organised, detail-focused, and able to manage multiple enquiries simultaneously
- Commercially aware with a strong focus on margin and customer satisfaction
Why Apply?
- Work on challenging, bespoke engineering projects rather than catalogue sales
- Be trusted to use your technical expertise to influence real commercial outcomes
- Collaborate closely with engineering and production teams
- Join a business focused on quality, safety, and continuous improvement
- Play a visible role in driving growth and profitability
If you’re looking for a role where your engineering knowledge and sales capability are equally valued, this is an opportunity to make a real 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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Coventry
£30 - 35 per hour
Contract
On Site
Senior Buyer
Coventry
£30 – £35 per hour
6 Month Contract
Looking for a fast-paced, varied procurement role where no two days are the same?
We are seeking an experienced Senior Buyer to join a highly dynamic engineering and manufacturing environment in Coventry. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a technically complex, fast-moving production setting where you’ll manage time-critical projects, engage with a diverse supplier base, and play a key role in keeping manufacturing operations running smoothly.
If you are a driven procurement professional who thrives in a high-performance supply chain environment and enjoys both the commercial and operational aspects of engineering procurement, this contract offers real impact and responsibility from day one.
The Role
As Senior Buyer, you will take ownership of engineering procurement and supply chain management activities across low-volume, technically complex components including:
- Fabrications
- Electrical harnessing
- Mechanical and electrical engineered components
- OEM parts and aftermarket products
- Production and MRO materials
You will be responsible for supplier relationship management, cost reduction, purchase order management, material planning (MRP), and driving supplier performance to ensure uninterrupted production.
This role sits at the heart of manufacturing operations, working closely with Planning, Production, Quality and Engineering teams to deliver on business-critical objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Placing and managing purchase orders using ERP/MRP systems (QAD experience desirable)
- Leading supplier negotiations to achieve cost savings and improved commercial terms
- Developing and managing long-term supply agreements
- Driving supplier performance through KPI management (OTIF, quality, delivery metrics)
- Supporting production through effective material planning and inventory control
- Using MRP systems to manage demand, forecasts and stock optimisation
- Resolving supply chain risks in a time-critical manufacturing environment
- Maintaining supplier quotation databases and procurement documentation
- Enhancing procurement processes and supply chain efficiency
- Mentoring and supporting Buyers within the procurement team
Experience Required
We are looking for a Senior Buyer or Procurement Specialist with:
- Proven experience in engineering or manufacturing procurement
- Strong background sourcing mechanical and/or electrical components
- Experience working with OEM and aftermarket parts
- Solid understanding of supply chain management in a production environment
- ERP/MRP system experience (QAD highly advantageous)
- Strong negotiation skills and commercial awareness
- Experience managing a broad supplier portfolio
- Ability to operate independently and cross-functionally
- Knowledge of ITAR / Export Controls or working within regulated industries would be advantageous.
Security & Eligibility Requirements
Due to the nature of this position:
- Candidates must have a minimum of 5 years continuous UK residency
- Must be eligible to obtain and pass UK Security Clearance
- Must have the right to work in the UK
Why Apply?
- Work in a technically interesting and highly varied manufacturing environment
- Exposure to complex engineered products and supply chain challenges
- Opportunity to drive supplier performance and cost optimisation
- Competitive contract rate of £30 – £35 per hour
- Structured working hours with early Friday finish
If you are an experienced Senior Buyer, Manufacturing Buyer, Procurement Specialist or Supply Chain Professional looking for your next contract opportunity in a fast-paced engineering setting — we would 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
£33k - 37k per year
Permanent
On Site
Mechanical Electrical Fitter
Are you an experienced Mechanical Fitter with mechanical assembly experience looking for a new challenge? This company is seeking a motivated individual to join their team in Telford. As a Mechanical Fitter, you will have the opportunity to work on special purpose machinery to build, assemble and test. Professional, forward-thinking company with excellent future prospects.
Shift - 37.5 hours/ week - Days Mon - Fri
As mechanical electrical fitter you will:
- Mechanically assemble special purpose machinery
- Electrical assembly, preparing wires, crimping and assembly of looms
- Conduct mechanical and electrical tests on built equipment
- Make minor adjustments to mechanical components
- Fault find and troubleshoot on electrical systems
- Use a wide range of hand tools to include pneumatic
What you Will Bring:
- Level 3 Qualification mechanical or electrical or apprenticeship / time served
- HNC is advantageous
- Proven experience of machine or system building environment as mechanical fitter or electrical fitter
- Bench work, mechanical assembly and basic machining or fabrication experience
- Competent in electrical assembly and wiring
- Mechanical and electrical test utilising special purpose equipment
- Proficient with a range of hand measuring equipment
Current or recent experience as mechanical fitter, electrical fitter, machine builder, system builder, multi-skilled fitter, maintenance engineer, tool maker, tool technician, maintenance technician, mechanical technician, electrical technician or service engineer
In Return
- Good working hours on days with an early finish on Friday
- Competitive salary and benefits £33 - 37,000K
- Growing business who develop their workshop fitters
- 33 Days Holiday
If you are ready for a new challenge and want to work for a company that values your skills and experience, apply today and take the next step in your career.
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
£45k - 50k per year
Permanent
On Site
MAINTENANCE ENGINEER REQUIRED IN BLACKBURN (LANCASHIRE)
Are you an experienced Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer who is slightly more Electrically biased, and are you seeking a new job in Blackburn?!
We are looking for a Maintenance Engineer to join a well established manufacturer in Blackburn, the hiring manager is looking for someone who is slightly more Electrically biased (70% Electrical) but also has a good mechanical background.
You will start on a day shift (8:00am–4:30pm) for the first 12-18 months, but you will move to afternoon shifts after this initial period, so you MUST be prepared to work a permanent afternoon shift. You will also be required to cover alternative shifts from the start, particularly during holidays or absence should there be any short falls due to sickness / holidays etc.
The hiring manager would prefer someone who has either completed an Engineering Apprenticeship, or someone who holds an ONC, HNC or HND qualification (or is NVQ Level 3 qualified as a minimum).
Previous experience with Mitsubishi PLCs would be preferred but isn't essential, a 17th or 18th edition qualification would also be preferred.
Anyone who has previously worked in the carpet, textile, paper manufacturing or non-woven industry would be well received, and this job would be a great fit for someone who has previously worked as Maintenance Engineer, Multi‑Skilled Maintenance Engineer, Maintenance Technician, Production Maintenance Engineer, Site Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer or Engineering Technician.
What You Will Do:
- Ensure all equipment is operated and maintained in a safe and optimal condition.
- Conduct effective risk assessments to promote safety for yourself and your colleagues.
- Troubleshoot and repair equipment to minimise downtime.
- Perform preventative maintenance to enhance equipment reliability.
- Analyse data to improve equipment performance and efficiency.
- Manage and deliver projects within agreed budgets and time-scales.
What You Will Bring:
- An experienced Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer who is slightly more Electrically biased.
- Time-served Multi-Skilled apprenticeship with training in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, or someone who holds an ONC, HNC or HND qualification (or a minimum of an NVQ Level 3).
- Proven experience in mechanical maintenance and electrical instrument installation and wiring.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
- PLC fault finding experience (preferably with Mitsubishi) - PREFERRED
As a Maintenance Engineer, you'll be contributing to a company that prides itself on delivering excellence within its industry. Your role will be instrumental in ensuring operations run smoothly and efficiently, driving the company's ability to meet its goals and maintain its reputation for quality and innovation. With opportunities for growth and development, this position offers the perfect blend of challenge and reward.
Location:
The role is based in Blackburn, Lancashire.
Interested?:
If you're ready to take on this exciting challenge and make your mark as a Maintenance Engineer, don't wait! Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling and rewarding career.
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
£55k per year
Permanent
On Site
Product Design Engineer (Electrical Systems) Telford
37.5 Hours Mon - Fri - Days with flexibility around start and finish time to include lunch time finish on Friday. (Full time in the office)
We are seeking a talented and detail-oriented Product Design Engineer with strong experience in electrical system design using SolidWorks and Creo for manufactured electrical distribution products. You will play a key role in developing innovative, high-performance products from concept through production, working closely with cross-functional engineering and manufacturing teams. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys solving complex design challenges.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop electrical systems and components for new and existing products
- Create 3D models, assemblies, and detailed manufacturing drawings using SolidWorks and PTC Creo
Integrate electrical components within mechanical assemblies, ensuring compliance with performance and safety standards - Develop wiring diagrams, cable routing layouts, harness designs, and enclosure integrations
Conduct design reviews, tolerance analysis, and risk assessments - Collaborate with mechanical, electronics, and manufacturing engineers to ensure design for manufacturability (DFM) and design for assembly (DFA)
- Support prototype builds, testing, validation, and troubleshooting activities
- Maintain accurate documentation, BOMs, and engineering change records
Required Qualifications and Experince
- 3+ years’ experience in product design with a focus on electrical systems and electrical distribution equipment
- Majority of your experience should be working for OEM or Tier 1 manufacturing businesses
- HNC or Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
- Advanced proficiency in SolidWorks and Creo
- Strong understanding of electrical system integration within mechanical products
- Experience with cable harness design, connectors, PCB integration, and enclosure design
- Knowledge of relevant electrical safety and compliance standards
- Ability to interpret and produce detailed engineering drawings and technical documentation
Preferred Skills
- Familiarity with PLM systems
- Mechanical design, mechanical engineering experience to include understanding of sheet metal fabrication
- Experience working in regulated industries (automotive, aerospace, industrial equipment, etc.)
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
The Return:
- Competitive salary and benefits package of up to £55K + Bonus
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression
- Collaborative and innovative work environment
- Exposure to cutting-edge product development projects
If you are passionate about designing robust electrical systems and bringing products to life through 3DCAD tools, 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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