You will be given opportunity to learn and develop your skills as an Optical Engineer, including:
All aspects of CNC machining: setting, running
Hand work: drilling, tapping
Ordering materials
Liaising with the Production Manager
Generating curves in glass to high accuracy's
Polishing optical surfaces to accuracy's only light can detect
Applying optical coatings to the finished surfaces to make reflective and refractive surfaces
Training:Engineering Operative Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard:
Level 2 Diploma in engineering operations (skills)
Level 2 Certificate or Diploma in engineering operations (knowledge)
Functional Skills maths or English if required
Training Outcome:
Possibility of a permanent position upon completion of apprenticeship
Employer Description:A well-known manufacturer and worldwide seller of telescopes. We are going from strength to strength and pride ourselves on our experience. A small family company which has been in business for 40 years, we aim to support our employees to ensure they are trained to the highest standards .Working Hours :Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 4.30pm with 30 minute lunch break.
Possibility of overtime.Skills: Attention to detail,Problem solving skills,Team working,Patience....Read more...
An opportunity has arisen for a Senior HVAC Engineer to join an electrical installation services provider. This full-time role offers salary range of £42,000 - £48,620 (£43,800 - £50,420 with scheduled call out retainer) and benefits.
As a Senior HVAC Engineer, you will oversee the operation and maintenance of all HVAC and refrigeration systems at a key pharmaceutical site.
You will be responsible for:
? Leading the maintenance and repair of HVAC and refrigeration systems on-site.
? Ensuring that all required paperwork and reports are completed accurately and promptly.
? Organising the on-site team to optimise workflow and efficiency.
? Liaising with the facilities team about completed and upcoming work.
? Overseeing the execution of planned preventative maintenance (PPM) tasks.
What we are looking for:
? Previously worked as a HVAC Engineer, Refrigeration Engineer, Air conditioning Engineer, Service Engineer or in a similar role.
? C&G 2079 Refrigeration Handling Certificate.
? Valid UK driving licence.
? Ideally have IPAF & PASMA qualification and experience.
Shift:
? Monday - Friday: 08:00 - 16:30
What's on offer:
? Competitive salary
? 28 days holiday
? Pension scheme
? Uniform and PPE provided
? Overtime availability
? A discretionary annual bonus
? Private healthcare, dental, and optical cover
? Company van, fuel card, laptop, and smartphone
Apply now for this exceptional HVAC Engineer opportunity to work with a dynamic team and further enhance your career.
Important Information: We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner. In applying for this role, Additional Resources will be acting in your best interest and may contact you in relation to the role, either by email, phone or text message. For more information see our Privacy Policy on our website. It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions the company has put in place to protect your dat....Read more...
An urgent job as a Process Development Engineer has arisen in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk for a company that offers a 9 day working fortnight!
An exciting new job has arisen for a Process Development Engineer, based in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk to play a pivotal role in delivering solutions to material and integration challenges aligned with optoelectronic assemblies / hybrid microelectronics packaging.
The Process Development Engineer located in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk will be the subject matter expert for optoelectronic materials and development within manufacturing processes. You will liaise with design and manufacturing departments as well as externally with customers on multi-channel optical communications.
The ideal Process Development Engineer, based in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk will have;
A background in optoelectronic assemblies / devices
A good understanding of product development from NPI through to manufacture
The ability to obtain Security Clearance
This is for a company that specialise in the design and manufacture of secure communication devices for predominately the defence and aerospace sectors. They offer a range of excellent benefits from a 9 day working fortnight, hybrid working, flexitime as well as assisting with relocation costs of up to £8,000.
APPLY NOW! For the Process Development Engineer job located in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk by sending a cover letter and CV to TDrew@redlinegroup.Com or by calling Tom Drew on 01582 878848 or 07961158762 quoting ref. THD1302. Alternatively, if this job is not suitable but you are looking for a job within Engineering, please call 01582 878 848 for a confidential discussion.....Read more...
An opportunity has arisen for a Senior HVAC Engineer to join an electrical installation services provider. This full-time role offers salary range of £42,000 - £48,620 (£43,800 - £50,420 with scheduled call out retainer) and benefits.
As a Senior HVAC Engineer, you will oversee the operation and maintenance of all HVAC and refrigeration systems at a key pharmaceutical site.
You will be responsible for:
* Leading the maintenance and repair of HVAC and refrigeration systems on-site.
* Ensuring that all required paperwork and reports are completed accurately and promptly.
* Organising the on-site team to optimise workflow and efficiency.
* Liaising with the facilities team about completed and upcoming work.
* Overseeing the execution of planned preventative maintenance (PPM) tasks.
What we are looking for:
* Previously worked as a HVAC Engineer, Refrigeration Engineer, Air conditioning Engineer, Service Engineer or in a similar role.
* C&G 2079 Refrigeration Handling Certificate.
* Valid UK driving licence.
* Ideally have IPAF & PASMA qualification and experience.
Shift:
* Monday - Friday: 08:00 - 16:30
What's on offer:
* Competitive salary
* 28 days holiday
* Pension scheme
* Uniform and PPE provided
* Overtime availability
* A discretionary annual bonus
* Private healthcare, dental, and optical cover
* Company van, fuel card, laptop, and smartphone
Apply now for this exceptional HVAC Engineer opportunity to work with a dynamic team and further enhance your career.
Important Information: We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner. In applying for this role, Additional Resources will be acting in your best interest and may contact you in relation to the role, either by email, phone or text message. For more information see our Privacy Policy on our website. It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions the company has put in place to protect your data. If you would like further information on the policy or GDPR please contact us.
Additional Resources Ltd is an Employment Business and an Employment Agency as defined within The Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.
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Mechanical Design Engineer (CAD Tooling) – London – £42 - £52 per hour Umbrella DOE – Contract (up to 2 Years)Primary Purpose and Overall Objective of the Job: We are seeking a CAD Tooling Design Engineer to be responsible for the definition and design of new tooling to support the industrialisation and introduction of new high-reliability submerged products into production. This role involves designing and defining new tooling and equipment to simplify the assembly of Optical/Electrical products while ensuring high standards of quality and reliability.Key Responsibilities:
Collaborate with Supply Chain Engineers and R&D teams to design and industrialise new submerged products.
Define and design tooling and equipment to streamline product assembly and testing processes.
Propose innovative tooling solutions to reduce assembly time and improve efficiency.
Use Creo CAD software for tooling design, ensuring compliance with company standards.
Present new tooling concepts to stakeholders and oversee their production.
Source and manage external equipment suppliers, ensuring timely and efficient delivery.
Inspect new tooling to ensure conformance with specifications and drawings.
Validate new tooling across various mechanical models for operational effectiveness.
Provide operator training on the use of new tooling and build processes.
Support manufacturing with tooling maintenance, troubleshooting defects, and working on design improvements.
Conduct DFMEA, root cause analysis, and corrective actions for tooling-related issues.
Education, Knowledge, and Experience:
Engineering degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Production Engineering (or equivalent)
Proficiency in Creo CAD package advantageous, or similar CAD Design/Modelling software
Experience in a technical and/or manufacturing environment
Strong organisational, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills
Ability to make engineering judgments under pressure
Competency in Microsoft Excel and Word
How to apply: To apply for this excellent opportunity, please send your CV or contact Rob Hutchings at 02392 314679.....Read more...
Catfoss Recruitment Ltd are currently in partnership with a globally respected R&D company that is looking to recruit am Instrumentation Engineer to their expanding team on a permanent basis.We are seeking to recruit an Instrumentation Engineer whose primary function will be to manufacture and install instrumentation for use within our R&D testing facilities. This will include but is not limited to; equipment calibration, the set-up of specialised measurement/monitoring equipment, model assembly and integration for test, troubleshooting and assisting in the operation of facilities.The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate the drive and commitment necessary for ensuring that work is completed in line with challenging schedule requirements whilst maintaining a clean, safe working environment. To succeed in this position, you must be flexible in your approach to working hours, which will require shift working, and able to respond quickly to a changing workload.Instrumentation Engineer - Working hours: Mon – Fri, Full time, 40 hours per week, shift work required when testing facilities in operation (typical hours are 07.00 – 15:00 and 14.00 – 22:00 on a rotating weekly basis) office hours otherwiseInstrumentation Engineer - Main duties and responsibilities will include: -• Manufacture of bespoke wiring looms and assemblies with reference to circuit drawings / wiring lists.• Hand soldering of fine components at the work-bench and on test models.• Miniature strain-gauge installation and wiring.• Calibration, maintenance, testing and fault-finding of sensors, signal conditioning and data acquisition systems down to component level.• Specify required instrumentation from customer specification.• Support the design and integration of instrumentation into customer models and rigs.• Work as part of a team, involved in the preparation and assembly of models and rigs for testing to defined quality standards, giving consideration to schedule and costs;• Provide instrumentation support for projects in all of company test facilities.• Assist in the operation of company test facilities.• Maintenance of the instrumentation hardware and records.• Preparation and installation of specialist optical measurement systems in test facilities;• Making recommendations for design, process or hardware modifications to support continuous improvement within the department.• General departmental duties such as record maintenance, model storage, organization of equipment, rig maintenance,• Perform tasks with conformance to company Health & Safety Policy and Quality Standards.• Ability to work in confined spaces and at heights.• Flexible approach to shift working patterns & overtime as required.• Undertaking training, where necessary, in support of the above duties, to ensure that safe working practices are observedTraining will be given in all of the specialist activities associated with this position.Instrumentation Engineer - Qualifications & ExperienceThe successful candidate will be an experienced time served technician, preferably educated to HNC/HND Electrical and Electronic Engineering level (or equivalent) with experience of working in an R&D and/or commercial environment.This is an exciting permanent opportunity for the right person to be part of a successful and highly skilled engineering company. In return, we offer a range of benefits including: a competitive salary and pension scheme; free parking; employee assistance programme; optional sharesave scheme, private health insurance and 26 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays (increasing with length of service after 5 years’ service)Instrumentation Engineer previous suitable job titles: Instrumentation Technician, C&I Technician, EC&I Technician, Controls Technician etc…
Commutable from Bedford, St Neots, Milton Keynes, Northampton, Wellingborough, Biggleswade etc...The successful candidate must satisfy security clearance requirements – including the last 5 years continual UK residency.Please apply ASAP....Read more...
We’re currently recruiting an experienced Electronic Hardware Design Engineer to join a forward-thinking team developing cutting-edge solutions across the Defence, Industrial, and Scientific sectors. This is a hands-on design role offering a real opportunity to influence complex electronic systems from concept to production.Key Responsibilities:
Design and development of digital and analogue electronic hardware for advanced embedded systems.
Ownership of full hardware lifecycle: concept, schematic capture, PCB layout, prototyping, and validation.
Development and execution of test plans, specifications, and procedures.
Close collaboration with software, mechanical, and systems teams.
Support production, troubleshooting, and design-for-manufacture improvements.
Technical customer support and occasional site visits.
Authoring and maintenance of detailed design documentation.
Provision of consultancy and subject-matter expertise to clients when required.
Essential Requirements:
Proven experience in FPGA design and VHDL programming.
Extensive hands-on PCB design and layout experience, ideally using Altium Designer.
Strong understanding of digital and analogue circuit design, including high-speed switching and signal integrity considerations.
Working knowledge of EMC design principles.
Experience with A/D and D/A converters and supporting circuitry.
Desirable:
Familiarity with high-voltage circuit design.
Understanding of optical systems and electronics.
If you're looking for a technically stimulating role in a company that values innovation, collaboration, and work-life balance, apply now and one of our team will be in touch shortly.....Read more...
Electrical Maintenance Engineer – FM Service Provider - Commercial Building – St Paul's - Up to £47,000 An exciting opportunity to join an established building services company based in St Paul's has arisen! CBW Staffing Solutions are currently recruiting for an Electrical engineer to be based in a commercial office blue chip contract located by St Paul's. He or she will be required to carry out planned and reactive building maintenance alongside the maintenance team on site. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of Facilities Maintenance and have a proven track record in Electrical or mechanical building maintenance. In return, the company is offering a competitive salary of up to £47,000, overtime, further training, and a potential route into further career progression. Hours of work & PackageMonday to Friday, 08:00am to 17:00pmCall out 1 in 2Season Ticket Loan (after 6 months’ service)Cycle to Work Scheme · Rewards Gateway platform Auto Enrolment PensionPrivate Medical Insurance – Inc Dental, Optical and audioDeath in Service (Salary x 2) Key Duties & ResponsibilitiesLighting (Small installation, Fault-finding, Lamping, etc)Emergency lighting testsControl PanelsChanging BallastBMS System - Monitor (i.e. Hot & cold)Carry out all aspects of M&E/Fabric maintenanceMaintain and update Log booksPlumbing - Unblocking toiletsPumps, motorsCompliance and logbooksChillers and pressurisation unitsUndertake all allocated tasks and perform them in a timely and professional manner.Be proactive in identifying and reporting faults with building services equipment and take steps to resolve them.Be proactive to ensure all H&S issues are reported/escalated as required.Maintain informal communications with Client staff members related to service levels and issues.Report service affecting issues to the site management team for formal communication with the client.Remain flexible with regard to site attendance and tasks undertaken within personal competency.Be fully aware of relevant Health and Safety and general legislative matters.Escort specialist subcontractorsRequirementsElectrically qualified - City & Guilds Level 2&3Must be able to provide copies of your trade certificatesA proven track record in commercial building maintenanceMulti-skilledGood communication skillsClient FacingIf you are interested please send your CV to Ben Miller to CBW staffing solutions....Read more...
Electrical Shift Engineer – Continental Shift – Commercial Building – Liverpool Street, London – £51,889 Per annum My client is looking for an Electrical Shift Engineer to be based in a commercial building in Liverpool Street, London. A successful candidate will be electrically biased (C&G / NVQ). Working with the maintenance team on site, He or she will be required to carry out Electrical / Mechanical maintenance. In return, the company offers a competitive salary of £51,889, further training and career progression. Package£51,889 per annumSeason Ticket Loan (after 6 months’ service)After probation:Cycle to Work Scheme · Rewards Gateway platform Auto Enrolment PensionPrivate Medical Insurance – Inc Dental, Optical and audioDeath in Service (Salary x 2)Internal Progression & Development Hours of workContinental Shift - 4 nights, 4off, 3 days, 3 nights, 6off, 4 days - 06:00am - 18:00pm / 18:00am - 06:00am Key Duties & Responsibilities Lighting (Small installation, Fault-finding, Lamping, Changing ballast's, Control panel, Power distribution)Emergency lightingAir Conditioning - Air Handling Units / Fan Coil Unit (Filter changes, cleaning)Chillers - Re-setWater Treatment (Temperature checks / Not dosing)Monitor mechanical plantPlumbing - Unblocking toiletsPumps, motorsWater TreatmentBMS System - Monitor (i.e. Hot & Colds)Undertake all allocated tasks and perform them in a timely and professional manner.Be proactive in identifying and reporting faults with building services equipment and take steps to resolve them.Be proactive to ensure all H&S issues are reported/escalated as required.Maintain informal communications with Client staff members related to service levels and issues.Report service affecting issues to the site management team for formal communication with the client.Remain flexible with regard to site attendance and tasks undertaken within personal competency.Be fully aware of relevant Health and Safety and general legislative matters.Escort specialist subcontractors Requirements Electrically qualified level 3(C&G, NVQ etc)Experience working in a large commercial buildingYou must be able to provide copies of your trade certificates (Essential)A proven track record in commercial building maintenanceMulti-skilledGood communication skillsExcellent customer skillsMust be able to get to the site for 06:00 am start If you are interested please get in contact with Ben Miller of CBW Staffing solutions!....Read more...
