Please look at the employer website https://www.cdrpumps.co.uk/ to find out more about this employer.
The role is ideal for individuals looking to build a strong foundation in mechanical engineering, machining, and maintenance practices within a fast-paced, safety-critical environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Assist with the maintenance, repair, and build of pump systems, including stripping, inspection, rebuilding, and performance testing in line with engineering specifications.
Support fault finding, diagnostics, and failure analysis of pumps and associated components, progressively taking on greater responsibility.
Carry out component manufacturing and machining tasks, including turning, milling, drilling, and minor modifications using manual machinery (e.g. lathes).
Participate in the assembly, alignment, and installation of rotating equipment, ensuring accuracy and reliability.
Undertake minor fabrication and welding tasks under supervision where required.
Maintain high standards of workshop safety, housekeeping, and compliance with company and regulatory requirements.
Systems & Documentation:
Ensure full traceability of components, materials, and processes throughout the repair and manufacturing lifecycle.
Accurately record all work using the company’s ERP system (SAGE), keeping records up to date.
Assist with technical documentation, reporting, and basic design updates, including the use of AutoCAD where applicable.
Working Environment:
Support engineering operations servicing top-tier COMAH sites, adhering to strict safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
Work closely with experienced engineers, gaining exposure to best practices across multiple engineering disciplines.
Expectations:
Demonstrate a strong willingness to learn and develop practical engineering skills.
Work methodically with attention to detail, particularly in documentation and traceability.
Follow instructions while progressively developing independence, initiative, and problem-solving ability.
Maintain high standards of professionalism, punctuality, and safety awareness.
Contribute to continuous improvement within the workshop environment.
Skills & Attributes:
Interest in mechanical engineering and manufacturing processes.
Basic understanding of (or willingness to learn) machining techniques such as turning and milling.
Good communication and teamwork skills.
IT literacy, with an interest in ERP systems and CAD software.
Training & Development:
Structured on-the-job training combined with a Level 2
Engineering Operative apprenticeship qualification.
Exposure to a wide range of engineering disciplines and real-world industrial applications.
Ongoing support and mentorship from experienced engineers.
Long-term career progression opportunities, including potential pathways into technical, sales, or commercial roles.
Summary:
This apprenticeship offers a comprehensive introduction to engineering within a specialist pump service environment. The successful candidate will gain valuable, transferable skills while contributing to high-quality service delivery in critical industrial sectors, with clear opportunities for long-term career development.
Training:
Level 2 Engineering Operative - Mechanical Manufacturing Pathway.
Functional Skills in English or maths if required.
Training Outcome:Looking to sustain the individual to remain as an engineer on the shop floor or to support customers as part of the sales team on completion of the apprenticeship.Employer Description:Independent Chemical Pumps ManufacturerCDR Pumps designs and manufactures robust chemical process pumps for the chemical, nuclear, pharmaceutical and other industrial sectors, with over 60 years of expertise and a UK presence since 1998.Working Hours :Monday – Thursday 08.30 – 17.00 and Friday 08.30 – 15.00 (with half an hour lunch each day).Skills: communication skills,Enthusiastic,team player,Hard working,IT skills....Read more...
As an apprentice at Elite you will be working across a broad spectrum of industries, predominantly aerospace, however our work spans across energy, medical and automotive.
Working as our apprentice, you will working with both manual and CNC machines, learn CAD / CAM software, closely working alongside senior team members to achieve the highest level of precision expected within our industries.
Runs alongside Burnley college apprenticeship arm Themis course details will be given at the time of application.
Learning the engineering basics, leading to CNC programming (CAD / CAM)
Workshop-based roll from start date
Understanding all engineering equipment, inspection equipment, cutters, machinery
Prepping machines, assisting senior members with setting-up
Maintaining shop floor / workspace
Understanding the high levels of safety within an engineering workplace, engineer's smock, uniform, safety glasses, etc
Apprenticeship at Elite is offered to a candidate with long-term career prospects within precision tooling / machining and manufacturing
Learning new technologies within the industry and training on the new machinery
Health, Safety & Environment:
Know your responsibilities for health, safety, and wellbeing at work
Follow safety rules and care for the environment
Use and look after your safety gear (PPE)
Work in a sustainable way, like recycling and disposing of waste safely
Workplace Preparation & Maintenance:
Keep your work area clean and ready to use
Look after tools, machines, and equipment, doing simple checks and storing them properly
Engineering Information & Communication:
Read and understand instructions, drawings, and technical documents
Communicate clearly with others, whether that is talking, writing, or using digital tools
Hand & Machine-Based Engineering Tasks:
Use hand tools to measure, mark out, and shape materials
Use machines for tasks like drilling, turning, milling, grinding, CNC, and 3D printing
Components and Fastenings:
Learn about and use common parts, fixings, and materials when building or preparing components
Quality Control:
Check your work to make sure it's done right, using simple tests and visual checks
Teamwork & Professional Conduct:
Work well with others to meet goals
Be professional: turn up on time and behave appropriately
Personal Development:
Take feedback on board and keep improving
Be flexible, handle changes, and solve problems at work
Look after your health, wellbeing, and money using support when needed
Training Outcome:
Engineers work in high-tech, dynamic environments using state of the art equipment
They are inventors, designers and problem solvers, people who make a difference to the way we live. As trained professionals, engineers are well paid and highly respected
Many get top jobs and even run their own companies. If you enjoy working as part of a team, like solving problems and have a practical flair, you will find engineering has a lot to offer
Employer Description:Elite Engineering was formed in 1988, since then we have grown, the reputation of our business for its service and developed lifetime relationships with our customers. Our top priority is to accept quality as a prerequisite requirement of our industry in precision engineering.Working Hours :Monday - Thursday 7.45am - 4.30pm and Friday 7.45am - 12.30pm.Skills: Communication skills,Organisation skills,Initiative....Read more...
Reekie Machining is a third-generation Glasgow firm specialising in in-situ machining, precision machining taken to the component, on site, when it can't be moved to a machine shop. Our clients include EDF Nuclear, Babcock Marine, Airbus, Subsea 7 and Saipem, across nuclear, defence, oil and gas, aerospace and petrochemical industries.We're recruiting two mechanical engineering graduates onto a three-year programme. £33k base salary, rising to around £60k once site uplift is included. Starting on site from week five.The WorkYou go to where the work is, reactor halls, dry-docked warships, offshore platforms, petrochemical plants. Two-person teams, self-supervised, often on the critical path of major shutdowns. You will need to become competent across the full machining toolkit (turning, milling, boring, drilling, line boring) on both manual and CNC machines, and competent with laser trackers and Faro arms for precision setting and surveying.On these types of projects and our bespoke ones, there can be plenty of surprises and things don't always go to plan. When they don't, that's when your engineering skills can be tested in trying to find a safe and workable solution to the issue faced. You will require to manage overall task delivery efficiency, complete site reports, deal with the customer, and navigate each site's own permits and protocols. Mostly UK based, with some overseas (recent jobs in Greece, Bulgaria, Denmark and Poland).The ProgrammeThree years, structured development pathway is longer than most graduate schemes as the wide-ranging skill set takes time to develop.
4-week induction covering the principles, techniques and tooling of in-situ machining~50% on client sites across the UK as part of a two-person machining team~50% in our Glasgow workshop: machine tool build and commissioning, CNC and conventional machining, project engineering supportThree specialism options at the end: In-situ Machinist, Site Project Engineer, or Project Engineer
Who we're looking for:This isn't a desk-based role, and it doesn't suit everyone. If you're the type who has always found a way to get hands on - whether that's a car, a project, a machine - and you want to be doing real work from the start rather than sitting in a training room for two years, this role is for you.
2:1 or above in Mechanical Engineering or closely related discipline; electronic engineering modules are a plusA genuine and demonstrable interest in hands-on engineering. This could include workshop experience, motorsport, restoration projects, building things, and fixing things.Comfortable working through problems under pressure without much supervisionClear written communication, site reports and direct customer contact are part of the jobFull UK driving licencePrepared to travel and work weekends when the job requires itEligible to work in the UK and obtain security clearance for defence and nuclear sites
Don't apply if:
You want a desk-based graduate roleSignificant time away from home doesn't work for youYou want predictable Monday-to-Friday hours
The Package
£33,000 base (38-hour workshop week), rising annuallySite uplift (allowances, premium hours and overtime) typically takes total earnings to around £60,000 per year, depending on site mix. This figure will rise in years two and three as your base rises and your site competence increasesGood growth prospects, demand is increasing in nuclear decommissioning, defence and aerospace MRO33 days annual holiday, including 8 public holidays
Interested? To Apply,Please send your CV and a short covering note explaining why this role interests you.Closing date: Friday 5th June.First Interviews: From Tuesday 16th June ....Read more...
We are looking for a Welder Fabricator to join a respected engineering manufacturer in Bradford on a permanent basis. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants stable day shifts, excellent benefits, and real career progression through structured training and development plans.
What’s on offer for the Welder Fabricator:
Competitive pay: £15.50–£16 per hour, depending on experience
Overtime: 150% during the week, double time from 12 pm Saturday to Sunday evening
20 days holiday + bank holidays + your birthday off
Company pension, sick pay scheme, and death in service benefit
Healthcare plan and personal accident insurance
Free on-site parking
39-hour week: 7:30 am – 4:00 pm with 3 pm finish on Fridays
The Welder Fabricator will work on projects such as:Staircases, mezzanine floors, balustrades, rolled tanks, frameworks, screw feeders, base plates, and hydraulic tanks.
Key responsibilities for the Welder Fabricator:
Operate welding plant and hand tools safely
Work with mild and stainless steel sheet metal, as well as aluminium
Ensure all completed work meets high-quality standards
Follow customer schedules to deliver projects on time
Read and interpret engineering drawings and perform calculations
Maintain high levels of safety and quality at all times
Welder Fabricator skills and experience required:
Skilled in all aspects of sheet metal work, including fabrication, marking, bending, cutting, drilling, forming, and manipulation
Experienced MIG/TIG welder capable of achieving tight tolerances
Comfortable using guillotine, plasma cutter, rollers, and other hand tools
Able to dress and finish surfaces to a high standard
This Welder Fabricator role is based in Bradford with easy access from the motorway. Candidates from a variety of welding backgrounds are welcome to apply.
To apply:For immediate consideration, contact Conor Wood at E3 Recruitment or click “Apply” to arrange an interview and weld test.....Read more...
About YouDo you want to work on meaningful projects that help protect the environment and make positive impacts to coalfield communities?Have you got experience of delivering construction projects from cradle to grave, and committed to a high standard of health and safety throughout the process?Do you want to join a programme at the outset and play a key role in shaping its future direction and delivery?If so, read on......We are looking for a proactive and passionate Project Manager to join our Inland Salinity team.As a Project Manager you will be expected to;
Be able to manage projects of varying levels of complexity and budget.Have experience of managing construction projects.Engage and communicate effectively with a variety of stakeholders at every level.Understand project and programme management principles, tools & techniques.Have a methodical and organised approach to work.Always looking for ways to improve and take a proactive role in the solutions.Be competent using MS Office, including MS Project, Primavera, and project management systems to track all project delivery aspects.Be passionate about working safety and setting high standards.About The RoleYou will be responsible for the delivery and management of a variety of projects from pumping tests, borehole drilling and refurbishment works, to planning ahead for delivering large infrastructure projects where forward thinking and working with external stakeholders will be crucial.Our Project Managers work across the programme to support each workstream, feeding into the department objectives and sharing the collective goal of protecting the environment. The project workload is diverse, ranging from one or two operational projects to supporting survey programmes and research projects. These projects offer new challenges and opportunities for professional development.As part of the Salinity team, we are looking for an agile and flexible Project Manager who can manage change effectively and support the team. You will have the opportunity to work closely with the Programme Management Office to support continuous improvement. You will also be working closely with the Health, Safety and Wellbeing team to build on our safety processes to strengthen our ways of working.For more information about the role please refer to the attached job description.We don’t expect candidates to meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you! Role location: Hybrid working (on average 2 days working out of our Mansfield office)Schedule:Application closing date: 7th June 2026Sifting date: w/c 8th June 2026Interviews: w/c 22nd June 2026 (If you are unavailable on these interview dates, please make us aware and we will look at alternative dates)Successful candidates must pass basic security checks and will be subject to UK Immigration requirements.About Mining Remediation AuthorityOur benefits:
A cutting-edge pension scheme with an impressive employer contribution rate of approximately 28.97%.Experience our values-based recognition scheme that celebrates your contributions.Flexibility in working patterns, whether it's full-time, part-time, or compressed hours.Embrace flexible working arrangements tailored to your needs.Enjoy a generous holiday allowance of 27.5 days annually, plus the flexibility to add 6 extra days to that, alongside 8 public holidays.Benefit from a comprehensive parental leave policy with 26 weeks of full pay (subject to eligibility).Get support to further your professional qualifications and payment for one annual professional subscription.Access a free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme to support your well-being.Unlock exclusive employee discountsEnsure your well-being with an annual health check and receive £15 monthly towards well-being activities.Enjoy the convenience of on-site free parking, along with complimentary tea, coffee, and soft drinks at our Mansfield office.Working with us:We offer different ways to work flexibly, and the following types of flexibility are usually possible: job share, flexible hours, working from home for part of the week and compressed hours. Please feel free to talk about what flexibility means to you at your interview.With a genuine commitment to flexible working, we believe that work life balance is incredibly important.Who we are:Here at the Mining Remediation Authority, we really are a great team to work with. We’re united in our passion and commitment to make a better future for people and the environment in mining areas.We carry out a wide variety of essential services from responding to coal mining hazards, to keeping everyone and everything safe from mine water pollution.We are excited about what our future holds. Our work is helping to develop a new sustainable source of renewable energy for the UK. By harnessing the energy from mine water heat, we hope to play a key role towards helping the UK to meet net-zero emissions by 2050.We truly are a supportive organisation where we all live and breathe our values. We are inclusive, trusted and progressive in everything that we do.Equality, Diversity and Inclusion:We’re proud to be an inclusive employer and are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities, and we actively promote equality of opportunity throughout our recruitment process.As part of our commitment to inclusive recruitment, we offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who meet the minimum selection criteria and identify as disabled or from a minority ethnic background, this aligns with our values.We recruit based on your skills, experience and potential not your ethnicity, background, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. To help ensure fairness, we anonymise applications by asking you to remove personally identifiable information before they are reviewed by hiring managers. This helps us reduce unconscious bias and focus solely on what matters, your ability to succeed in the role.If you’re successful in joining us, it’s because we believe in your ability to make a meaningful contribution. By continuing to improve the diversity of our organisation, we strengthen our collective knowledge, creativity, innovation and living our values of being trusted, inclusive, and progressive every day.If you require reasonable adjustments or an alternative format to apply, please contact us at Recruitment@MiningRemediation.gov.uk or call us on 01623 637000. We are happy to support you through the process. ....Read more...
