About YouAre you searching for a unique Civil Engineering role, where your expertise can help to restore remote natural environments and safeguarding communities still affected by historic mining impacts? If so, read on......We’re looking for someone who: has an enquiring mind, who wants to use their skills to make a differencea passionate engineer who thrives on solving unique challengescares about the future and is committed to sustainabilityhas a degree level qualification in Civil Engineeringis experienced in managing and undertaking the design of mining remediation schemes, civil, structural, environmental, and/or river engineering works with due regard to the CDM regulations About The RoleWe are looking for a Principal Civil Engineer to resolve the impacts of historic mining through the application of your civil engineering skill and experience.You will lead the development of engineering solutions for environmental interventions to historic mine sites and solutions for ground instability and subsidence throughout the UK. You will be part of our supportive and proactive Engineering team which pride themselves on successes gained in their programme for chartered professional development and ongoing training.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! To find out more about the role, take a look at the job description. Role location: Hybrid working (on average 2 days working out of our Mansfield office) Schedule:Application closing date: 20/07/2025Sifting date: 22/07/2025Interviews: w/c 28/07/2025(If you are unavailable on these interview dates, please make us aware and we will look at alternative dates)Security: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: As part of our commitment to increasing the diversity of our workforce, we provide a guaranteed interview to applicants who meet the minimum selection criteria who are disabled or from a minority ethnic community.We want to recruit you based on your skills and experience, and not the colour of your skin, where you come from, or who you share your life with. What’s important is that you can carry out your role effectively. That’s why, when you submit your application to us, we remove all your personal data before the hiring manager reviews your details. If you are successful and you join us, you can be confident that this is because we trust that you will be successful and can make a difference. By continuing to improve our diversity, we continue to improve our knowledge and innovation and live our values of being trusted, inclusive and progressive.If you have the skills and experience that we are looking for, but you require an alternative application form or other reasonable adjustments to apply, let us know. You can get in touch by email at Recruitment@MiningRemediation.gov.uk or give us a call on 01623 637000.....Read more...
POSITION TITLE
Graduate, Electrical Design Engineer
EDUCATION & TRAINING LEVEL
Degree
JOB DESCRIPTION
To contribute towards the design and development of bespoke electrical components and associated products and equipment. Involved from concept to delivery, specifying materials, wiring configurations and electrical test procedures and parameters, ensuring compliance to customer specifications.
JOB PROFILE
Evaluate customer specifications to determine electrical design requirements.
Contribute to the design of components and related assemblies.
Interpret and create wiring diagrams and tables.
Conduct electrical analysis on sproduct designs.
Evaluate product safety to determine if a design meets relevant legislation and comment/act accordingly.
Design and/or define electrical test methods and equipment.
Support the implementation of such methods and equipment.
Assist in the training of other engineers and inspectors.
Design and build electrical test equipment, harnesses, motorised fixtures etc.
Produce clear and concise electrical test instructions and associated documentation.
Program test equipment.
Support off site test and qualification activities.
Conduct Research and Development activities in line with the Company’s Technology Road Map.
Evaluate products and materials in order to ascertain their suitability for use.
Contribute to root cause analyses (8D, Ishikawa) and develop solutions to prevent recurrence of failures.
Review and approve the work of other members of the department.
Champion a Right First Time attitude to electrical design.
Build close relationships with other departments within the company.
Support the Company’s Quality, Environmental and Health and Safety policies.
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Role & responsibilities:
1. TRAINING
Receive training (observing, learning and understanding) in a wide range of skills and processes to enable the setting up and operation of various types of CNC machinery (including automated loaders and robots) utilised in the production of specialist engineers cutting tools while under the instruction of experienced/skilled staff
To be able to demonstrate these skills and processes as the training period progresses by working independently or with a team, to undertake tasks as instructed and increasing overall contribution to the department
Receive training in all aspects of quality/inspection, including reading engineers’ drawings and use of measuring equipment and continue to develop these skills to a high degree of precision
Gain an understanding of surface speed and cutting speed formulae
Understand the relationship between process inputs such as air temperature, coolant temperature, coolant application, grinding wheel condition, work holding condition, work holding setup, machine condition, machine and probe qualification, probe condition, program structure, wheel speed, feeds and depths of cut, and process outputs mainly dimensional control and surface finish of rotary cutting tools
Understand how these inputs can be controlled or mitigated through in process controls
Receive grinding wheel-dressing training
Understand quality and continuous improvement tools such as PFMEA, Control Plans, DMAIC, 5 Why and Root Cause analysis, etc.
2. LOG BOOK
Maintain an up-to-date training log on each activity/skill learned
3. DAY / BLOCK RELEASE
Attend AMRC Training Centre, year 1 on block release, Year 2 and 3 on a day-release basis and successfully complete all relevant coursework / examinations to entitle yearly progression to the minimum award of Advanced Apprenticeship (level 3) “Machinist Advanced Manufacturing Engineer”
4. MAINTENANCE
First line maintenance of machinery and parts; cleaning of machines to ensure efficient running, and to maintain and ensure a good level of organisation and general housekeeping in the workplace
5. OTHER
To always maintain a smart appearance and act in a professional manner, whether on site at Technicut or at AMRC Training Centre
To perform any other duties within capabilities at the request of Team Leader / Supervisor / Production Manager
6. HEALTH & SAFETY, ENVIRONMENT & QUALITY
To observe and follow/adhere to all H&S and Environmental legislation and adhere to company rules, regulations & standards at all times. Including ISO45001, ISO14001 and ISO9001 business processes
Training:You will study on a Level 3 Machining Technician pathway. On completion of this, you will gain a qualification in Engineering at Level 3 standard.
During the first year of the apprenticeship, your learning will take place at the University of Sheffield’s AMRC Training Centre based at Catcliffe, Rotherham, for an initial block of study on a full-time basis. After this, you will attend the Training Centre for one day a week for knowledge study.Training Outcome:Completion of the University of Sheffield’s AMRC Training Centre apprenticeships are nationally recognised qualifications which are acknowledged and respected by employers across the world. These can open the door to many more opportunities, such as Engineering Management and Project Engineering positions across a range of sectors worldwide.Employer Description:Founded in Sheffield in 1987, Technicut has grown to become a global leader in solid rotary cutting tools for the aerospace industry.
We aim to redefine accepted productivity standards through the continual development of our optimised tooling technologies and provide world-class vertically integrated tooling solutions to support our customers evolving needs.
Our heritage was carbide tooling, but today we have grown into a leading global supplier of optimised steel, carbide and diamond tooling derivatives for all aerospace applications, supported by one of the largest complements of dedicated CNC machinery in Europe.
From our manufacturing home in Sheffield, we pride ourselves on our unrivalled pedigree in aerospace rotary tooling and through our highly skilled engineering team we aim to provide unique and innovative tooling solutions that surpass the expectations of our global aerospace customers.Working Hours :You will work Monday to Friday. Your start and finish times, including your shift pattern, will be determined by the employing company.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Analytical skills....Read more...
Applying safe systems of working.
Make a technical contribution to either the design, development, quality assurance, installation, commissioning, decommissioning, operation or maintenance of products, equipment, systems, processes or services.
replacement of filters;
checking and replacement of drive belts;
testing, inspection and minor repair of central battery systems;
testing and minor repair of emergency lighting systems;
testing of Fire Alarm systems;
minor lighting repairs to both internal and external installations;
legionella checks to hot and cold water systems (eg temperature recording);
reading of energy consumption meters;
assisting in the dosing of heating systems;
freeing, oiling and greasing of critical system components;
assisting with the inspection and testing of fume cupboards.
How to diagnose and repair faults in engineering installations, plant and equipment. To deal with new situations as they arise and to pass on knowledge to others.
How to interpret and work from verbal instructions, drawings and specifications appropriate to University buildings.
Show understanding and appreciation of all elements of building fabric construction to enable judgement on the extent of repairs required.
Perform a wide range of work of other crafts, demonstrating flexible and multi-skilled working
To learn new techniques and craft practices in line with evolving technology and legislative Health and Safety Requirements.
To manufacture, assemble, erect and install new work to current standard.
Carry out repairs, maintain and efficiently run plant and equipment.
Instruct others on aspects relating to their work.
Recording, completing and providing essential job information
Undertake all work in accordance with safe working practices and safe working procedures.
Driving safely whilst obeying all traffic laws and regulations, when driving University vehicles
How to diagnose and repair faults in engineering installations, plant and equipment. To deal with new situations as they arise and to pass on knowledge to others.
Work on unvented hot water systems and pressure systems
To learn new techniques and craft practices in line with evolving technology and legislative Health and Safety Requirements. This may involve attendance on training courses.
To manufacture, assemble, erect and install new work to current standard.
Carry out repairs, maintain and efficiently run plant and equipment.
To work as part of a multi-disciplined team and understand fully the inter-relationship between the various maintenance crafts.
Recording, completing and providing essential job information
Training:The training will take place in block release at Make UK, Aston, Birmingham.Training Outcome:On completion of this apprenticeship, you may be able to progress into one of the following roles:
Maintenance engineer
With additional experience you could move into a:
Technical role
Team leader role
Employer Description:A world top 100 university and part of the prestigious Russell Group, the University of Birmingham makes important things happen. Delivering groundbreaking research and excellent research led teaching.
People are at the heart of what we are and do.
The University of Birmingham is proud to have been a part of the City of Birmingham and the wider region for over 100 years, and we are equally proud to be recognised as a leading global university. We want to attract talented people from across the city and beyond, support them to succeed, and celebrate their success.
We are committed to helping the people who work here to develop through our sector-leading Birmingham Professional programme which provides all professional services staff with development opportunities and the encouragement to reach their full potential. With almost 5,000 professional services jobs in a wide-range of functions in Edgbaston and in our campus in Dubai, there are plenty of opportunities for you to be able to develop your career at the University.
We believe there is no such thing as a typical member of staff and that diversity is a source of strength that underpins the exchange of ideas, innovation, and debate. We warmly welcome people from all backgrounds and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diversity is at the heart of who and what we are, and how we work.
Supporting our people to achieve a healthy work/life balance is important both to our employees and to the success of the University and, depending on the role, we offer a variety of flexible working arrangements. We therefore welcome discussions on all forms of flexible working. In addition, you will receive a generous package of benefits including 40 days paid holiday a year, one paid day a year for volunteering, occupational sick pay, and a pension scheme. We also have three high quality subsidised day nurseries.
The University is situated in leafy Edgbaston and there are excellent transport links to our beautiful campus, including main bus routes and a train station on site. On campus we have a state-of-the-art sports centre with pool, shops, places to eat and drink, our own art gallery, museum, and botanical gardens.Working Hours :Monday to Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Non judgemental....Read more...
