Long-term opportunity for a Contract Mechanical Design Engineer – Solidworks to support a well-known and well-respected market leader in high-tech electronics at their offices in Northamptonshire.
This role has an indicative OUTSIDE IR35 determination therefore we can accept candidates who would like to operate through their own PSC.
Our customer has a long-standing presence in high-performance electronics, with products designed and developed in the UK and sold around the world. They serve a range of industries including highly regulated, industrial and commercial. As a result of major project wins combined with unprecedented demand, they are seeking a range of professional contractors.
Working in an experienced design team, you will provide support to a project enabling its transition into full production. The role offers flexibility to work on a hybrid basis.
Key Skills required – Contract Mechanical Design Engineer - Solidworks, Northamptonshire:
- Strong experience of using Solidworks for 3D design
- Experience of CFD/thermal analysis principles
- Experience of working in highly regulated industries such as aerospace/defence/military
- A background of designing ruggedized enclosures for electronics, using a variety of materials such as metals, plastics etc.
- Familiarity with Vita standards is of particular interest, however not essential to be considered.
This role will require a minimum of BPSS security clearance.
For more information or to apply for the Contract Mechanical Design Engineer - Solidworks opportunity in Northamptonshire, please contact Maddie Ramsden – Mramsden@Redlinegroup.Com / DDi: 01582 878815 / Mob: 07940 254185 quoting reference MMR1008....Read more...
QA Technician – Weekday Shifts
Pay Rate: £13.60 per hour Location: Rotherham Hours: Monday–Friday, 3 Week Rotation 6am-2pm, 2pm-10pm and 10pm-6am NO WEEKENDSWe’re supporting a long‑established plastics manufacturer in recruiting a dependable QA Technician to join their weekday production team. This role is ideal for someone who takes pride in accuracy, consistency, and maintaining high quality standards.Key Responsibilities
Hourly visual inspections of wheelie bins and other injection‑moulded products
Reporting any issues to the supervisor
Basic testing, including impact tests
Start‑of‑shift and first‑off checks to confirm products meet specification sheets
Rework tasks as required
General housekeeping
Data entry
Requirements
Experience in quality assurance
Strong attention to detail and good organisational skills
Able to work independently
Basic IT and data entry skills
Physically capable of standing for long periods and lifting up to 25kg
Must not have another job – this role requires sole employment
What We Offer
Stable weekday shifts
Full training and supportive team
£13.60 hourly rate
Opportunities for progression
Aqumen Recruitment is operating as a recruitment business for this vacancy.....Read more...
Textile Machine Operative – Mirfield
£14.18 per hourMonday–Friday | Rotating Double Days06:15–14:15 / 14:15–22:15Aqumen Recruitment is looking for Machine Operatives to join an established textile manufacturer in Mirfield.This is a great opportunity for someone with production or machinery experience — or strong mechanical aptitude — who wants to develop into a skilled machine operator.Full training is provided.What You’ll Be Doing
Operate specialist textile machinery.Monitor machine performance and production flow.Carry out quality checks.Make basic adjustments once trained.Identify faults and report technical issues.Complete production records accurately.Maintain high safety and housekeeping standards.Work to production, quality and efficiency targets.
What We’re Looking For
You should be:
Reliable and punctual.Mechanically or technically minded.Comfortable working around machinery.Able to follow instructions and procedures.Quality focused with good attention to detail.Confident working independently once trained.Able to work both rotating shifts.
Previous machine operating or manufacturing experience is highly desirable, particularly within:Textiles | Engineering | Packaging | Plastics | Print | Food Production | CNC | Extrusion | General ManufacturingDirect textile experience is not essential.Training & Progression
You’ll receive full machine-specific training, with your pay increasing as you develop your skills and competence.There are also opportunities to progress into multi-skilled, Team Leader and Supervisor roles.Important
You must be able to reliably travel to Mirfield for the 06:15 start and work both shifts:06:15–14:1514:15–22:15If you are reliable, technically minded and looking to build a long-term career in manufacturing, apply today.Aqumen Recruitment is operating as a recruitment business in relation to this vacancy.....Read more...
Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer – Electrical Bias
Location: HullSalary: £47,916.56 per annumContract: Permanent, full-timeShift pattern: 4 on, 4 off – 4 days, 4 off, 4 nights, 4 offThe Opportunity
Aqumen Recruitment is working on behalf of a well-established global manufacturer to recruit an experienced Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer for its Hull site.You will provide planned and reactive maintenance across automated production equipment, helping to reduce downtime, improve reliability and maintain safe, efficient operations.This role suits a qualified engineer with strong electrical fault-finding skills who is looking for stability, technical variety and further development.Key Responsibilities
Complete planned preventative maintenance on production machinery.Respond quickly to electrical and mechanical breakdowns.Diagnose faults and carry out effective repairs.Work with PLC-controlled equipment, drives, inverters, motors and sensors.Improve machine availability and overall equipment performance.Record maintenance activity using CMMS and TPM systems.Identify recurring faults and recommend improvements.Support engineering projects and continuous improvement activity.Work closely with production, quality and operational teams.Contribute to risk assessments and safety documentation.Ensure all work meets health, safety and environmental standards.Support and share knowledge with colleagues.
Essential Requirements
NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or equivalent engineering qualification.Maintenance experience within manufacturing, production or processing.Strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.Experience with drives, inverters, motors, sensors and control systems.Experience fault-finding on PLC-controlled machinery.Ability to read and amend engineering drawings.Proactive approach to maintenance and reliability.Strong communication and teamwork skills.Flexibility to work the advertised shift pattern.
Desirable Experience
Automated or high-volume manufacturing.Plastics, packaging, FMCG or process environments.CMMS and TPM systems.Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement.Pneumatic and hydraulic systems.Root-cause analysis and improvement projects.
Benefits
£47,916.56 annual salaryPermanent employmentPredictable 4-on, 4-off shift patternCompany pensionLife insuranceFree onsite parkingCycle to Work schemeWellness programmeTechnical training and developmentOpportunities to support engineering improvements
Apply Today
Applications are welcomed from multi-skilled engineers, electrical maintenance engineers and electrically biased manufacturing engineers with strong industrial fault-finding experience.Please apply with an up-to-date CV outlining your qualifications, manufacturing background and experience with machinery and control systems.Aqumen Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this permanent vacancy.....Read more...
