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An Experienced Specialist Recruiter, providing Permanent, Professional Interim and Temporary recruitment solutions within Engineering, Manufacturing, Technical & Supply Chain skill sets within FMCG Manufacturing Food and Drink, Life Sciences and retail supply chain industries.
Experience & background:
A qualified, award-winning Senior Recruiter/Manager with 23 years of recruitment market experience. ‘Man, and Boy’ with the Techsearch Division of Staffline, now part of the Omega Specialist Hires Division. "My mission is to help people find careers, NOT JOBS!; to help our clients to become more successful".
Offering a proven track record in international search and selection, managing volume recruitment campaigns worldwide, including:
- Managed Agent
- Traditional Headhunt and Advertised Selection
- Winner of the IRP/REC Permanent Recruiter of the year
- MA Distinction in Recruitment Practice
- Winner of the Staffline "Million Pound Biller" Award
- CIPD Level 5 HR qualified
- Level 3 ILM Supervisor
My Specialties include the Recruitment Process and Succession Planning, Search and selection, Business Development Skills and Talent Management.
You might be surprised to learn:
I am a qualified Geography teacher. I was an acting extra in Home and Away in Australia once and a Radio DJ for a short while.
Jobs posted by Mike Butler
Posted
Electrical Maintenance Engineer
Key Responsibilities – Electrical Shift Maintenance Engineer
To service adjust and repair machinery and equipment using the necessary tools in a safe manner, maintaining process and packaging equipment To examine machinery and equipment and report on condition, performance, and plan of action for improvements Carry out Planned and preventative maintenance to agreed schedules Share good ideas to form mini projects to improve the plant performance including machinery modificationsQualifications & Requirements - Electrical Shift Maintenance Engineer
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Electrical or Mechanical engineering Reactive and planned maintenance experience gained from process and manufacturing lines HND or HNC Diploma in Electrical or Mechanical engineering minimum NVQ Level 3 Or equivalent of any of the above in electrical or mechanical fields preferably with a manufacturing backgroundPLC experience preferred preferred not essentialWhat we can offer to - Electrical Shift Maintenance Engineer
Technical environment with new machinery and processesLarge automated sitevariety of machineryMonday to Friday PatternExpanding invested siteCandidates who are currently an Electrical Engineer, Multi-skilled Engineer, Multi-skilled Maintenance, Shift engineer, Contract Engineer,Electrical engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Multi Skilled Engineer, Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer, Shift Engineer, Packaging Engineer Maintenance Engineer, Maintenance and any equivalent background will be suitable for the role.
Please call me on 07508 014441 or [email protected] for a chat….
Omega is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors.
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Contract Electrical Maintenanace Engineer
Job Title: Contract Electrical Maintenance Engineer
Location: Kent area
Pay Range: £40 - £45 per hour open to experience and expectations
Contract Type: Contract 3 month ongoing
Working Patterns:Continental Shifts
Inside Scope, NO LTD Company
We are recruiting for a fast-paced site manufacturer
Attracting an Electrical bias competent multi-skilled shift maintenanace engineer
We are looking for talented and qualified individual who is a great problem solver with continuous improvement ideas that will thrive in a proactive electrical bias front-line maintenance role.
Key Responsibilities – Contract Electrical Maintenance Engineer
• To service adjust and repair process and production machinery and equipment using the necessary tools in a safe and proper manner
• To examine machinery and equipment and report on condition, performance, and plan of action for improvements
• Carry out Planned and preventative maintenance to agreed schedules
There is a potential of overtime and again flexibility will be required to support this when needed
Qualifications & Requirements – Contract Electrical Maintenance Engineer
•Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Electrical or mechanical engineering or similar manufacturing
•Or equivalent of any of the above in electrical or mechanical fields preferably with a manufacturing background
A competent electrical engineering professional with technical experience. Must be able to solve problems, PLC / automation experience ideally produce safe systems of workShould be capable of contributing to the development, manufacture, commissioning, decommissioning or maintenance of products, equipment, process or serviceThis is an all-round hands-on maintenance electrical role as well as conveyors and processing Machiney and Manufacturing maintenance background preferredExtensive planned maintenance tasks and organisation of the engineering plant is also essential.For more information on this role, please contact Mike Butler on [email protected] or call 01132123519
Candidates who are currently Contract Electrical Engineer, Contract Electrical Shift Engineer, Contract Multi Skilled Shift Engineer, Electrical Maintenance, Maintenance Engineer, Multi Skilled Engineer, machine tool maintenance , Electrical Maintenance Engineer, Shift Engineer, Processes Engineer, Fitter, Plant Engineer, Electrician and Electrical Engineer and any equivalent background will be suitable for the role.
Omega is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors.
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Site Engineering Manager
Site Engineering Manager
Job Role: Site Engineering ManagerA site engineering leadership appointment in manufacturingJob Reward £70k - £75k Target Band Plus PackageSite Leadership role - onsiteLocation: Staffordshire, commutable from Stoke, Uttoxeter, Stafford, Nantwich, Telford, Crewe, etc., M6 accessClient: Category Market leader in manufacturingContract Type: PermanentLocation: ONSITE, primarily Monday to Friday, days workingReporting to the Site LeaderAre you an established Engineering or Senior Maintenance Manager? Ready to take your next step? Looking for more responsibility? In your first SEM role? A people-centric leader?
Or you could be an established Engineering Manager looking for a new challenge.
A recognised multi-site market leader: our client is a major manufacturing company, producing a distinctive range of products for applications across numerous industries.
You will be responsible for engineering, capital investment and maintenance activities and overseeing the development and implementation of engineering initiatives to improve all elements of OEE (overall equipment effectiveness) and people development.
Leading the engineering technical agenda for the Site, including all the maintenance activities to improve line performance, World Class Manufacturing (WCM) principles - TPMChange management, leadership and stakeholder engagementDrive engineering performance improvements, manage multi-million-pound budgets and lead your teams to strive for world-class engineering & Maintenance excellenceResponsible for setting the engineering strategy, leading engineering activities, and maximising production through maintenance of site assetsKey Responsibilities - Site Engineering Manager
Ensure engineering resources (people/headcount) and technical skill set are maximised.Develop autonomous maintenance programmes - subject matter expert in maintenanceContinuous improvement and reengineering in everything you do - support and lead the organisational change programmeYou will create, implement, and manage the engineering maintenance strategyMonitor operational efficiency of all plant and equipment, identifying areas of under-performance or opportunity and implementing plans to deliver improvementYou will ensure that the productive capability of the plant is optimised and improvedPrioritise health and safety, ensuring compliance with legislative standards and fostering a safe working environment for the maintenance teamImplement and oversee preventative maintenance programsDrive continuous improvement initiatives and use problem-solving techniques (e.g., TPM, Six Sigma, 5S, Kaizen)Qualifications and Requirements - Site Engineering Manager
Experience in leading technical frontline maintenance, services, and project teams in manufacturingTrack record of using advanced manufacturing techniques (e.g., WCM/TPM/Lean)HNC/HND/DEGREE within an engineering discipline, minimum, ideally a time-served apprentice engineerBackground in engineering management within a time-sensitive, 24/7 complex manufacturing environment is key; heavy, medium, process or FMCG could all suitLean Manufacturing experience and Knowledge - RCM/TPMDemonstrating experience within a Manufacturing engineering environment in an engineering maintenance leadership roleIdeally recognised safety management qualification (NEBOSH/IOSH)Proven experience in maintenance management and leadershipTrack record of delivering continuous improvementEngineering leadership in a manufacturing environment - open to industry background, as long as it's manufacturingWhat we can offer - Site Engineering Manager
A Highly Competitive salaryWorld-class Global company!26 days holiday + Bank HolidaysAwesome Pension schemeHealthcare and Life AssuranceSecure, well-established groupCareer progression opportunitiesFor more information on this role, please contact Mike Butler on 0113 2123519 or send a copy of your CV to [email protected]
Candidates who are currently a Site Maintenance manager, Head of Maintenance, Senior Engineer, Engineering Lead, Area Maintenance Lead, Maintenance supervisor, Senior Engineer, Site Engineering manager, Head of Engineering, Site Chief Engineer, Head of Engineering Senior Engineer, Technical Manager, Chief Engineer, Production Engineering Manager, or Senior Engineer, may be suitable for this position
Omega is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors.
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Maintenance Planning & Stores Coordinator
Your aim:
You will be the “glue” between maintenance teams, procurement, and operations—ensuring engineers have what they need, when they need it, safely and cost-effectively.
The Engineering Planning & Stores Co-Ordinator will lead and develop engineering spares and contractor controls to reduce stock holdings and contractor costs.
This role is Focused On:
Engineering spares & inventory controlContractor coordination & complianceMaintenance planning supportStatutory inspections & CMMS managementCost control across multiple sitesThis job role is critical, it directly impacts:
Downtime reduction parts availability & contractor responseCost control - stock optimisation & supplier managementCompliance - statutory inspections & documentationEfficiency - planning servicing without disrupting productionRole & Responsibilities -Maintenance Planning & Stores Coordinator
Reporting to the Operations & Engineering Manager and responsible for the Maintenance stores processes, to enable delivery of the Business objectives against factory Key Performance IndicatorsLead the Engineering StoresEnsure consumable spares are maintained to the correct levels to minimise downtime.critical spares maintained at the correct levelsMonitor and provide reports as required covering Engineering parts, labour and Contractor spendYou will support our Engineering teams to exceed KPIs for schedule compliance, work volume, inventory levels, and drive a proactive approach to the prevention of equipment failureYou'll ensure that appropriate engineering spares and inventory is identified, catalogued and available to support asset reliabilityYou'll strive to maintain a safe, organised, cost-effective, and proactive stores and maintenance facilityTo maintain a well-organized and safe engineering stores in support of minimizing equipment downtime and improving performanceTo achieve site Key Performance Indicators (KPI`s) with respect to stock value, accuracy, stock turns & consignment stockDevelop the Engineering Stores capabilities and processesAdhere to and implement robust stock management and controls, identifying continuous improvement opportunities to ensure the needs of the site are metTo proactively source alternative components, engineered parts and suppliers that can meet the technical standardsTo manage the complete end-to-end return of defective parts/non-conforming partsTo update and maintain a computerized stocking system for all material movementsOrganise parts for specific maintenance tasksQualifications and Requirements – Maintenanace Planning & Stores Coordinator
Experience in engineering or warehousing supply chain stores management environmentOpen to industry backgroundExperienced in systems for data inputGood level of literacy/numeracyElectrical and/or mechanical engineering experience is desirable.Experience of operating in a medium/large, automated manufacturing operation desirableExperience of computerised maintenance management systems (CMMS)Experience of spares/stock management systemsAbility to identify key engineering equipment is an advantageComputer literate – Excel, Word, Outlook etcWhat we can offer – Maintenance Planning & Stores Coordinator
Competitive salary5% Bonus - achievableA fast-paced and challenging work environmentWellbeing resources26 days holiday + bank holidaysGuaranteed Christmas holidaysHealth care cash planEmployee discount on productsLife assuranceMedical and dental insuranceFlexible holiday scheme to buy and ell holidays5% company matched pension schemeFor more information, please contact [email protected] or on 01132123519.
Candidates who are currently a Stores Engineer, Engineering Storeman, Maintenance Stores Co-ordinator, Stores Administrator, Engineering Planner, Engineering Compliance Coordinator, Contractor Coordinator
Engineering Support CoordinatorStores person, Maintenance Co-ordinator and Engineering Stores Manager , Maintenance Planner, Maintenance Coordinator Engineering Planner, CMMS Coordinator Engineering Stores Coordinator
Spare Parts Coordinator, MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Operations) Coordinator, Engineering Inventory Controller, Asset Planner, Supply Chain co-ordinator, and any equivalent background will be suitable for the role.
Omega is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors.
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Project Engineer
Job Title: Site Project Engineer - Manufacturing
Job Type: Permanent
Client: FMCG market leader in manufacturing
Location: Nottingham area M1 access
Job Reward: Up to £57k Band plus £5k Bonus, Health and an awesome package
Factory/Manufacturing Plant working environment
Our client is a category leader in Manufacturing, committed to Manufacturing Excellence. Working through both innovation and investment, their product range is second to none! Business potential is excellent, creating the need for a Site Project Engineer to work at a prestigious manufacturing facility in the Nottinghamshire area. Your focus will be packaging biased projects.
Key Responnsibilities - Site Project Engineer - Manufacturing
There are a variety of processes to lead and improve, to challenge you, every day!Your manufacturing factory-based role is responsible for managing the planning and implementation of capital and revenue projects, ensuring they are delivered on time and to budget!You will cover suppliers' selection financial control and customer acceptance. You will own factory equipment including packaging, processing, and utilitiesReporting directly to the Project Engineering Manager, you will have complete autonomy to deliver pragmatic, value-engineered projects to cost and time specificationYou will coach, mentor and develop your multi-functional teams of engineers and designers/contractors to ensure the successful delivery of projectsThe projects will cover factory equipment including packaging, processing, and site activities.You will lead engineering and production teams during equipment installation and start-up, supplier selection, URS - User Requirement Specifications, feasibility and justification analysis, equipment commissioningQualifications & Requirements - Site Project Engineer - Manufacturing
You will ideally be a graduate calibre engineer, mechanical, chemical, or electrical bias, with experience from ideally within the complex process manufacturing The ideal candidate will be a methodical and detailed workerChemical, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering backgrounds will be considered, ideally in a regulated environment, from high-volume manufacturingExperience developing technical engineering solutions in automated environmentsAn experienced Project Engineer from manufacturing, open to industry, as long as its complex and time-sensitiveWhat we can offer - Site Project Engineer - Manufacturing
33 Days Holiday plus Bank HolidaysCycle to Work SchemeExcellent Defined contribution Pension schemeGenerous Bonus Scheme x multiplierEmployee Assistance Programmeworld-class engineering standardsGlobal family of employeesShare save schemeEndless career development opportunities - Global platformFor more information on this role, please contact Mike Butler on 0113 2123519 or send a copy of your CV to [email protected]
Candidates who are currently a project engineer, project manager, mechanical engineer, process project engineer, production engineer, manufacturing engineers, CAPEX Manager, Chemical Engineers, Process engineers, and Mechanical or packaging engineers may be suitable for this position. Suitable for FMCG, process, and Manufacturing Industries.
Omega is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Omega does not charge candidates any recruitment or job‑seeking fees at any stage of the hiring process.
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Works Supervisor - Highways Maintenance
The opportunity:
A large public sector /local government organisation is looking to appoint an experienced Highways Works maintenance Supervisor to oversee frontline operational teams delivering planned highway maintenance and emergency response works across a major road network within West Yorkshire. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on operations supervisor from highways, utilities, civil engineering, surfacing, street works, or infrastructure maintenance backgrounds; someone who enjoys leading teams, front-line, hands on, visible improving performance, and delivering safe, high-quality works programmes. Reporting to the Senior Highways Operations Manager.
The Role: Works Supervisor – Highways Maintenance
You will be responsible for supervising operational teams and contractors delivering maintenance, repair and improvement work, ensuring programmes are delivered safely, on time and within budget.
Key responsibilities include Works Supervisor – Highways Maintenance
• Supervising multi-discipline operational highway maintenance teams
To ensure delivery of agreed works programmes through both internal and external contractors to ensure as part of the Highways Network service team
•Ensure the minimum disruption caused by major projects and maintenance programmes/work that meets the statutory duties of the Traffic Management Act
•Work is carried out safely in accordance with all relevant Health and Safety legislation in a wide and potentially high-risk area within the Council
•That works are based on effective asset management that are delivered on time and within budgets to ensure value for money
Building strong relationships with contractors, utilities and stakeholders
Driving continuous improvement across safety, quality and delivery
• Coordinating planned maintenance and reactive emergency works
• Monitoring contractor performance and quality of workmanship
• Ensuring compliance with Health & Safety and Streetworks legislation
• Managing resources, rotas and works programmes
To help ensure that minimum disruption is caused to all road/pedestrian users by all highway works through undertaking site checks.
• Carrying out site inspections and performance monitoring
• Supporting winter maintenance and emergency response operations
About You - Works Supervisor – Highways Maintenance Operations
We are keen to speak with candidates who have supervisory experience within:
• Highway maintenance
• Civil engineering
• Utilities / street works
• Infrastructure maintenance
• Construction operations
• Local authority or term maintenance contracts
Customers and Clients include Construction team, Project Engineers, Utility companies etc
You will ideally have: Works Supervisor – Highways Maintenance Operations
Essential:
• Supervisory experience within highways, construction or infrastructure maintenance
• Strong knowledge of Health & Safety legislation
• Experience managing frontline operational teams
• Understanding of planned maintenance programmes
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills
•Sound knowledge of preparing highway maintenance/construction programmes and ability to deliver in an efficient and effective manner.
• Full UK driving licence
Highly desirable:
• NRSWA Supervisor accreditation
• NVQ Level 3 or 4 (or equivalent experience)
• Experience working with NEC or term maintenance contracts
• Experience in a unionised or public sector environment
• Knowledge of Traffic Management legislation
What’s on Offer - Works Supervisor – Highways Maintenance Operations
• Stable local government employer
• Varied operational leadership role
• Opportunity to lead sizeable frontline teams
• Involvement in major maintenance programmes
• Strong pension scheme
• Generous holiday allowance
• Overtime and standby payments are generous
• Ongoing training and development
This is primarily a site and depot-based role with flexibility required to respond to operational incidents, seasonal maintenance programmes and winter standby cover.
For a confidential discussion or to apply, please submit your CV to [email protected] or call 01132123519.
Applicants that are a Highways Supervisor, Highways Operations Supervisor, Highway Maintenance Supervisor, Streetworks Supervisor, Network Maintenance Supervisor, Civils Supervisor, Site Supervisor (Civils), Construction Supervisor (Infrastructure), Works Supervisor (Infrastructure), Reactive Maintenance Supervisor, Streetworks Manager, Utilities Supervisor, Field Operations Supervisor, Infrastructure Maintenance Supervisor, Programme Supervisor (Highways/Infrastructure), may also be suitable.
Omega is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Omega does not charge candidates any recruitment or job‑seeking fees at any stage of the hiring process.
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Multi-Skilled Engineer
Key Responsibilities – Multi-Skilled Engineer - Maintenance
To service, adjus,t and repair machinery and equipment using the necessary tools in a safe mannerTo examine machinery and equipment and report on condition, performance, and plan of action for improvementsCarry ouplanneded and preventive maintenance according to agreed schedulesShare good ideas to form mini projects to improve the plant performance, including machinery modificationsFollow and geenrate PPM'sQualifications & Requirements - Multi-Skilled Engineer - Maintenance
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Electrical or Mechanical engineering or maintenance or similar manufacturingHND or HNC diploma in Electrical or Mechanical engineeringOr the equivalent of any of the above in electrical or mechanical fields preferably with a manufacturing backgroundFMCG, Pharmaceutical, Food and Beverage chemicals are most welcome including manufacturing, Fill and Pack ideallyWhat we can offer to a Multi-Skilled Engineer - Maintenance
Full training programme with salary increase after 6 months £1kExcellent PensionHealth BenefitsOvertime x1.5 / DoubleFlexible benefitsDeath in serviceCandidates who are currently a Multi-skilled Engineer, Multi-skilled Maintenance, Maintenance Engineer, Multi Skilled Engineer, Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer, Shift Engineer, Packaging Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Maintenance and any equivalent background will be suitable for the role.
Please call me on 07508 014441 or [email protected] for a chat….
Omega is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Omega does not charge candidates any recruitment or job‑seeking fees at any stage of the hiring process.
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Contract Multi-Skilled Engineer
Our client is a renowned and admired FMCG business, enjoying UK dominance and market-leading status in their category sector. An opportunity has arisen for a temporary contract Multi-Skilled Engineer, electrical or mechanical bias, to hit the ground running on shift to help with site maintenance, with a minimum contract of three months, which could be ongoing.
Key Responsibilities – Contract Multi-Skilled Engineer
Responsible for a combination of planned and reactive maintenance and technical challenges to ensure maximum line efficiencyPerform fault-finding and diagnosis on a range of PLC-controlled warehouse equipmentAttend to breakdowns onsite, ensuring a rapid response to plant equipment and machinery breakdownsCarry out planned preventative maintenance on a range of Manufacturing and Automation machinery, including pneumatics, hydraulics, conveyors, packing lines and robotsDeliver on plant uptime and maintenance KPI’s through planned, preventative and predictive maintenance.Ensure the efficient running of a continuous process, making, moving and packing high quality products, packaged and prepared for deliveryContinually improving the performance of equipment and systems to support the development of the siteAgree on preventative maintenance plansQualifications & Requirements – Contract Multi-Skilled Engineer
Apprentice trained or NVQ level 3 in an engineering discipline mechanical or electrical, in maintenance engineeringProduction line experience on high-speed packaging equipment in FMCGPLC, Network knowledge preferredA proactive approach to fault finding, a commitment to continuous improvement and personal developmentComputer literateTeam PlayerWhat we can offer – Contract Multi-Skilled Engineer
Work at an award-winning siteFlexible shift patternAutomated facilityOpportunity for overtime and additional hours Subsidised CanteenFor more information on this role, please contact Mike Butler on 0113 2123519 or send a copy of your CV to [email protected]
Candidates who are currently a multi-skilled engineer, mechanical engineer, contract engineer, packaging engineer, electrical biased engineer, electrical maintenance engineer, shift engineer or maintenance engineer may be suitable for this position.
Omega is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Omega does not charge candidates any recruitment or job‑seeking fees at any stage of the hiring process.
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Contract Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
The Opportunity Contract Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
We’re recruiting for an experienced Contract Mechanical Bias Maintenance Engineer to provide hands-on mechanical maintenance support within a busy, automated production and packaging environment.
This is a great opportunity to join a market-leading manufacturing business with a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and reliability.
This client needs…
✔ Strong multi-skilled mechanical & electrical fault diagnosis
✔ Experience with conveyors, motors, drives, sensors & PLCs
✔ Ability to cope with wet/dusty, contamination-prone environments
✔ Preventative maintenance planning to avoid damaging food safety interruptions
✔ Quick turnaround repairs during high-volume peaks
You’ll play a key role in maintenance and fitting tasks, supporting production line maintenance and improvement projects while ensuring equipment uptime and performance.
Key Responsibilities: Contract Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
Carry out maintenance of mechanical fittings to support production and maintenance activities.Perform planned and reactive maintenance across production machinery, including conveyors, motors, and drives.Support the plant and automated systems, including pneumatics, hydraulics, and handling equipment.Attend to breakdowns promptly, delivering fast, safe, and effective mechanical repairsAssist in modification and improvement projects on process lines and production equipment.Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring reliability and performance targets are achieved.Maintain safe working practices and uphold engineering standards across all tasks.Qualifications & Requirements - Contract Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
Time-served apprentice or NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.Previous experience in a production or manufacturing environment – ideally with conveyors, motors, drives, etcAbility to read engineering drawings and work independently on maintenance or modification projects.A proactive, problem-solving approach and commitment to continuous improvement.Computer-literate with a good understanding of maintenance reporting systems.What’s on Offer - Contract Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
Competitive £35–38 per hour rate (Inside IR35)Monday–Friday, primarily 8-hour rotating shiftsOpportunity to work at a well-invested, award-winning siteFree onsite parking and modern facilitiesChance to contribute to high-profile production projectsFor more information, contact Mike Butler at Techsearch on 0113 212 3519 or email [email protected]
Candidates with backgrounds as a Contract Mechanical Fitter, Multi-Skilled maintenance engineer, Mechanical maintenance engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Contract Engineer, Food Packaging Engineer
Omega is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors.
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Electrical Controls Engineer
Are you ready to take ownership of electrical and automation systems on an established, high-performing manufacturing site?This is a newly created, career opportunity for an experienced Electrical Engineer with PLC controls & automation bias, an automation support role to the factory, onsite, visible, accessible, supportive.
To become the site’s technical authority for PLC maintenance support. You will drive electrical controls standards, safety, and innovation across all electrical and control systems.You could be an aspiring PLC-based controls technician? Or an established PLC Automation Engineer that enjoys supporting the operational performance of a factory.
You’ll also play a pivotal role in maintaining and supporting reliability, developing automation capabilities, and coaching a skilled multi-skilled engineering team — all within a well-invested, forward-thinking production environment.
Duties & Responsibilities – Electrical Controls Support Engineer - Days role
Acting as the site’s Electrical Duty Holder, ensuring compliance with statutory electrical standardsLeading PLC and control system development, programming, and fault-finding, for various Siemens, Allen Bradley or Mitsubishi relatedDriving continuous improvement and standardisation of electrical and control systemsCreating and maintaining a technical documentation library for electrical distribution and automation assetsCoaching and mentoring engineers in electrical fault-finding and controlsLeading and supporting automation and electrical improvement projects from concept to completionRole Requirements - Electrical Controls Support Engineer - Days role
Time-served apprenticeship with HNC or equivalent in Electrical Engineering (Degree desirable).Strong electrical knowledge and ideally 18th Edition certification.Hands-on experience with a variety of PLC and automation systems (Siemens, Allen-Bradley, or similar)High-level diagnostics to modification through to programmingProven ability to diagnose, program, and optimise control systems in a manufacturing or process environmentA proactive engineer with a passion for compliance, improvement, and team developmentWhat’s On Offer - Site Electrical & Controls Engineer - Days role
A newly created role with real technical influence and autonomy to support automation Opportunity to shape electrical and controls strategy across the siteExcellent package including competitive salary, pension, and benefitsOngoing investment in training, technology, and site developmentJoin a business that values expertise, encourages innovation, and invests in automation engineering excellence.Take the lead in ensuring electrical safety, reliability, and automation performance at a modern, growing UK site.
To apply, please send your CV or contact Mike Butler at Omega Resource Group on [email protected] or phone 01132123519.
Candidates who are a Lead Electrical Engineer, Controls & Automation Engineer, Electrical PLC Engineer, Compliance Engineer, PLC & Automation Engineer, Electrical Projects Engineer, Electrical Systems Engineer, Automation Controls Specialist, Electrical Maintenance & Controls Engineer, Electrical Design & Controls Engineer, Instrumentation & Controls Engineer (I&C Engineer) will also have the relevant skills and background for this role.
Omega is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Omega does not charge candidates any recruitment or job‑seeking fees at any stage of the hiring process.
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Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer - Dayshift
Our client is a large multi-site manufacturer with a global footprint. It is an established site. Training, development, and support is provided on a manufacturing site. You will help the site make high-quality manufactured products. This market leading employer will welcome and encourage your new ideas, and you will be rewarded with the opportunity to learn and grow, achieving your career aspirations. Site investment and expansion continues.
Key Responsibilities – Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer - Day-shifts
Your new challenge will be providing effective and efficient planned, preventative and breakdown maintenance to minimise losses to productionEnsure the continuous running of the production process by eliminating downtime through a safe and logical approach to fault finding and maintenance of equipmentPlanned and reactive maintenance to keep downtime to a minimumYou'll work with conveyor systems, PLC systems, motors and controlsLeading electrical and instrumentation, repair, and working with a CMMSDiagnosis, resolution, and elimination of root causesImplementation of minor equipment modifications in support of increased performanceCompletion of all scheduled, planned corrective, reactive and improvement maintenance as allocatedContribute to the planning and implementation of allocated annual equipment overhauls.Qualifications & Requirements – Electrical Maintenance Engineer - Day-shifts
Apprentice trained or NVQ level 3 in an electrical engineering discipline in maintenance engineeringManufacturing Industry experience, heavy, medium or FMCG environments consideredRoutine Preventative Maintenance so an understanding of a PPM scheduleFinding and fixing faults quickly and effectivelyBasic welding and fabrication skills advantageousFitting, Fabricating and Welding experience preferredA proactive approach to fault finding, a commitment to continuous improvement and personal developmentWhat we can offer – Electrical Maintenance Engineer - Day shifts
Work at an award-winning siteAutomated facilityOpportunity for overtimeCompetitive pensionHealth cash planReward and Recognition schemesEmployee Discount and retailer bonus up to £2kLife AssuranceFor more information on this role, please contact Mike Butler on 0113 2123519 or send a copy of your CV to [email protected]
Candidates who are currently a multi-skilled engineer, electrical engineer, days engineer, electrical technician manufacturing engineer, maintenance engineer, electrician Fitter, electrical fitter, maintenance engineer, shift engineer, Technician, or maintenance engineer may be suitable for this position.
Omega is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Omega does not charge candidates any recruitment or job‑seeking fees at any stage of the hiring process.
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Engineering Project Leader
Job Role: Engineering Project Leader
Client: Global FMCG Manufacturer
Reporting to: Head of Engineering
Location: Regional, Bedfordshire, Northamptonshire & Buckinghamshire areas
Client: Category Market leader in FMCG Manufacturing
Reward: £65-75k target plus £6-9k car benefit plus Bonus
Onsite Monday-Friday days based, some hybrid with travel
Factory/Plant Process working environment
Are you a Senior Project Engineer / Engineering Manager with strong Project Management skills in CAPEX? Ready to lead projects, engineering standards, capital projects and engineering operational excellence?
Can you lead and ENGAGE with impact and a world-class engineering toolbox? Are you an engineering Subject Matter Expert for projects in a manufacturing environment?
Role Responsibilities - Engineering Project Leader
Manage the planning and implementation of capital and revenue projects, covering factory equipment, process, packing lines, site services, process engineering, as well as construction design managementDriving line installations and BAU engineering projectsPlan, execute and lead project activities for feasibility studies, equipment specifications, supplier selections, equipment commissioning and validation within demanding time-scalesReporting directly to the Project Engineering Manager, you will have complete autonomy to deliver pragmatic, value-engineered projects to cost and time specificationsYou will coach, mentor, and develop your multi-functional teams of engineers and designers/contractors to ensure the successful delivery of projectsThe projects will cover factory equipment, including packaging, processing, and site activitiesEngineering Compliance Champion: Ensure all engineering activities meet industry standardsYou will lead engineering and production teams during equipment installation and start-up, supplier selection, feasibility and justification analysis, and equipment commissioningLiaise with departments cross-functionally to ascertain requirements and define project scopesPreparing specifications/briefs which will go to external suppliers for tenderManaging tender processes, including supplier selection exercisesManaging external suppliers throughout the project lifecycleLead, monitor and review projects internally across departmentsCo-ordinating all contractors in accordance with our policiesQualifications & Requirements - Engineering project Leader
Mechanical or Electrical Engineering backgrounds will be considered, ideally in a regulated environment, from high FMCG volume manufacturingExperience developing technical engineering solutions in automated environmentsAn experienced Project Engineer from FMCG manufacturing, food preferredIdeally, A degree in Engineering or time served Engineering qualifications with a further education qualification in project managementHigh level of IT literacy (and ideally fully conversant with MS Project)Proven Leadership and senior stakeholder management: Significant experience in a senior engineering management role within the manufacturing FMCG-related sectorThis could include Food, Drink, Pharma and related consumer goods manufacturing, encompassing process and packagingMechanical/electrical qualification or equivalent, ideally a degree, even better if you are chartered!5+ years of Engineering leadership experience; with exposure to FMCG environments idealExcellent People leadership skills to motivate, lead and drive projectsWhat's on Offer - Engineering Project Leader
Competitive salaryControl and exposure to budgetsStrategic planning and capital expenditure deliveryImpactful Work: Play a key role in the company's success and make a tangible differenceCollaborative Environment: Be part of a team that values innovation and creativityIf you're a career interim or a senior engineering capital projects leader becoming available and is a strategic thinker, a natural, inclusive people leader, with a passion for driving engineering projects and maintenance excellence, we want to hear from you!For more information on this role, please contact Mike Butler on 0113 2123519 or send a copy of your CV to [email protected]
Candidates who are currently an Engineering Manager, senior project engineer, Engineering project manager, production engineer, CAPEX Manager, Mechanical or packaging project engineer may be suitable for this position.
Suitable for FMCG, process, Manufacturing, Health& Hygiene, food and drink Industries.
Omega is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Omega does not charge candidates any recruitment or job‑seeking fees at any stage of the hiring process.
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Contract Dayshift Electrical Engineer
Job Title: Days ContractElectrical Engineer
Location: North Yorkshire a1 access
Pay Range: £35 - £40 per hour open to experience and expectations
Contract Type: Contract 3 month ongoing
Working Patterns: day Shifts
Inside Scope, no LTD Co
We are recruiting for a fast-paced multi-site manufacturer
Attracting an Electrical bias / Mechanical bias competent multi-skilled day shift engineer
We are looking for talented and qualified individual who is a great problem solver with continuous improvement ideas that will thrive in a proactive electrical bias front-line maintenance role.
Key Responsibilities – Days Contract Electrical Engineer
• To service adjust and repair process and production machinery and equipment using the necessary tools in a safe and proper manner
• To examine machinery and equipment and report on condition, performance, and plan of action for improvements
• Carry out Planned and preventative maintenance to agreed schedules
There is a potential of overtime and again flexibility will be required to support this when needed
Qualifications & Requirements – Days Contract Electrical Maintenance Engineer
•Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Electrical or mechancial engineering or similar manufacturing
•Or equivalent of any of the above in electrical or mechanical fields preferably with a manufacturing background
A competent electrical engineering professional with technical experience. Must be able to solve problems, PLC / automation experience ideally produce safe systems of workShould be capable of contributing to the development, manufacture, commissioning, decommissioning, operation or maintenance of products, equipment, process or serviceThis is an all-round hands-on maintenance electrical role ias well as conveyors and processing Machine Tool maintenance background preferredExtensive planned maintenance tasks and organisation of the engineering plant is also essential.For more information on this role, please contact Mike Butler on [email protected]
Candidates who are currently Contract Electrical Engineer, Contract Electrical Shift Engineer, Contract Multi Skilled Shift Engineer, Electrical Maintenance, Maintenance Engineer, Multi Skilled Engineer, machine tool maintenance , Electrical Maintenance Engineer, Shift Engineer, Processes Engineer, Fitter, Plant Engineer, Electrician and Electrical Engineer and any equivalent background will be suitable for the role.
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Posted
Project Engineering Manager
You will help deliver world-class engineering CAPEX AND Asset improvement projects on an investment programme - Multi-million CAPEX
Our client is a renowned category leader in FMCG Manufacturing, committed to Manufacturing Excellence. Working through both innovation and investment, their product range is second to none! Business potential is excellent, with extensive capital investment, creating the need for a Project Engineering Manager.
Key Responsibilities - Project Engineering Manager - Process or Packaging Engineering
Responsible for leading a team of project engineers, managing the planning and implementation of capital and revenue projects, ensuring they are delivered on time and to budget! You will cover supplier selection, financial control and customer acceptance. You will own factory equipment and structures, including packaging, processing and utilities.Reporting directly to the Project Engineering Manager, you will have complete autonomy to deliver pragmatic, value-engineered projects to cost and time specifications.You will coach, mentor and develop your multi-functional teams of engineers and designers/contractors to ensure the successful delivery of projects.To procure equipment through internal and external resourcing functionsThe projects will cover factory equipment, including packaging, processing and site activities.You will lead engineering and production teams during equipment installation and start-up, supplier selection, feasibility and justification analysis, equipment commissioning and validation and FAT.Qualifications and Requirements - Project Engineering Manager - Engineering
Graduate calibre within an Engineering discipline (Mechanical or Chemical)Previous experience within an engineering Project Management roleExperience with CAPEX investments, manufacturing, time-sensitive and fast-paced, ideally FMCGThe ideal candidate will be a methodical and detailed worker, extremely achievement-oriented and career-focused and able to work in a direct and often pressurised environment.What we can offer - Engineering Project Manager - Engineering
Work at a world-class, award-winning siteSignificant CAPEX and a huge variety of projects to work onGlobal progression opportunitiesCompany discountMarket-leading pensionBonus 15%Exposure to a global family of employeesOngoing challenge, training and developmentYou will join a thriving, growing and secure manufacturing business with good pension, bonus, life assurance, with ongoing career development and progression opportunities.
For more information on this role, please contact Mike Butler on [email protected] or 0113 2123519
Omega is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Omega does not charge candidates any recruitment or job‑seeking fees at any stage of the hiring process.

