Mike Butler

Mike Butler

Principal Recruitment Consultant
01132123519, 07508014441
Mike Butler

Specialised in:

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

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Electrical Controls Engineer
Automation
Buckinghamshire, England
£60k - 65k per year + Package
Permanent
Job Title: Electrical Controls Support EngineerLocation: Buckinghamshire – commutable from M1, Bedfordshire, Northamptonshire, Cambridgeshire and surrounding areasON-SITE ROLE, Monday to Friday days 38-hour weekJob Reward: £60k - £65k  Target, but applicants considered on expectation and future fitClient: Global Category Leader in FMCG Manufacturing 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 completion Role 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 development What’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 development Join 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 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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Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer - Dayshift
Automation
Wetherby, West Yorkshire, England
£47.5k - 50k per year + OTE£50K+
Permanent
Job Title: Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer - Day shifts Location: Wetherby, Knaresborough area and A1 proximity NO NIGHTS – do you want to come off shifts involving nights? Pay Range: £47,500- £50,000 Contract Type: Permanent Industry: Consumer FMCG Manufacturer 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 development What 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 Assurance For more information on this role, please contact Mike Butler on 0113 2123519 or send a copy of your CV to [email protected] 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 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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Engineering Project Leader
Automation
Buckinghamshire, England
£65k - 75k per year + £9k car , Plus Bonus
Permanent
  Job Role: Engineering Project LeaderClient: Global FMCG ManufacturerReporting to: Head of EngineeringLocation: Regional, Bedfordshire, Northamptonshire & Buckinghamshire areasClient: Category Market leader in FMCG ManufacturingReward: £65-75k target plus £6-9k car benefit plus BonusOnsite Monday-Friday days based, some hybrid with travelFactory/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 policies Qualifications & 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 projects What'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] 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 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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Manufacturing Continuous Improvement Engineer
FMCG
Cheshire, England
£50k - 55k per year + UP TO £8K Bonus
Permanent
Job Title: Manufacturing Continuous Improvement EngineerFunction: Manufacturing & Maintenance Excellence Department: Group Reliability & Operational ExcellenceJob Type: PermanentHours: Monday to Friday, DaysLocation: Cheshire – Warrington area, South Bank of the River MerseySector: Consumer ManufacturingJob Salary & Package:£50,000 – £55,000 base salaryBonus up to £8,000Exceptional pension and comprehensive benefits package This is a newly created Continuous Improvement Engineering role, onsite, designed to transform maintenance and asset care performance across a high-value manufacturing site and wider group.Drive performance improvements across a fast-paced factory environment.You’ll lead and support continuous improvement initiatives that reduce downtime, waste, improve reliability, increase throughput, and strengthen maintenance and operational excellence performance.Working closely with engineering, maintenance, and production teams, you’ll apply Lean and CI tools to improve planned downtime, reduce reactive maintenance, and embed best-practice ways of working on the shop floor.You will lead manufacturing and maintenance improvement projects that modernise engineering systems, improve asset reliability, and drive a cultural shift away from reactive maintenance toward world-class planned and predictive maintenance.You will work closely with engineering, maintenance, and operations teams to improve uptime, reduce breakdowns, and optimise planned downtime, using lean manufacturing, TPM, and reliability engineering tools.While this is not a tools-on role, it is highly hands-on from a coaching, influencing, and delivery perspective.With over £100m being invested in site assets, this role offers genuine autonomy and the opportunity to shape how maintenance excellence is delivered long-term. Key Responsibilities – Continuous Improvement Engineer Lead manufacturing and maintenance performance improvement projects, focused on reliability, availability, and asset careReduce downtime, losses, and inefficiencies across production assetsImprove planned maintenance effectiveness and asset reliabilityUse Lean tools (5S, Kaizen, RCA, TPM, OEE) to drive sustainable improvementsCoach and support engineers and operators in CI methodologiesUse data, KPIs, and CMMS insights to identify and prioritise improvementsImprove planned maintenance effectiveness, reducing unplanned downtime and reactive maintenance hoursDevelop and update engineering and maintenance systems, including CMMS optimisation and standardisationIntroduce and embed condition-based maintenance, RCA, and data-led decision-making toolsDefine equipment criticality to prioritise asset care strategies based on safety, risk, and production impactDrive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, FMEA, TPM, and reliability engineering techniquesLead and support root cause analysis on major failures and ensure corrective actions are embeddedContinuously update maintenance plans and schedules using learnings from failures and performance dataDeliver coaching  to engineers and operators on the shop floor, building capability in CI tools and best-practice maintenance What We’re Looking For – Manufacturing Continuous Improvement Engineer Apprentice-trained Engineer (NVQ Level 3 minimum); HNC/HND or Degree desirable within Manufacturing and EngineeringStrong background in manufacturing or process environmentsExperience working on engineering and maintenance improvement initiativesStrong understanding of maintenance systems, asset care, and reliability principlesEngineering background in a manufacturing or process environmentStrong understanding of continuous improvement and Lean principlesExperience working with maintenance and production teamsConfident influencing on the shop floorExperience analysing maintenance data, KPIs, and equipment historyWorking knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, TPM, RCA, and CI toolsExperience working with maintenance-led computerised systemsComfortable working autonomously in a developing, evolving functionPrevious experience in a reliability or continuous improvement / manufacturing engineering  role is beneficial but not essential. What’s On Offer - Manufacturing Continuous Improvement Engineer A highly complex, fast-paced manufacturing environment with real technical challengeExcellent salary, bonus, and market-leading pensionSome hybrid working availableExtensive training and development through structured engineering pathwaysA strategic role within a growing Group Engineering Reliability and Continuous Improvement functionThe opportunity to build, shape, and influence world-class maintenance systemsJoin an award-winning, investing manufacturing market leader Applicants that ae relevant will be a Manufacturing Engineer, Continuous Improvement Engineer, Reliability Improvement Engineer, Asset Care Engineer, Maintenance Improvement Engineer, Operational Excellence Engineer, Lean Manufacturing Engineer, Site Reliability Engineer (Manufacturing), Production Improvement Engineer, Maintenance & Reliability Engineer, Operational Excellence FacilitatorOmega 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 Reliability & Asset Care Engineer
Automation
Warrington, Cheshire, England
£53k per year
Permanent
Job Title: Site Reliability & Asset Care EngineerDepartment: Group Reliability Engineering ImprovementsJob Type: PermanentMonday to Friday Days Role, 38 HoursJOB: Location: Cheshire, Warrington areaManufacturing Company, market leaderJob Reward: £50 – 53k plus comprehensive package, bonus up to £8k and exceptional pension and benefitsA newly created role, ensuring the delivery of efficient and effective planned maintenance strategy , repair, problem solving and improvement of assets, working within a group functionReporting directly to the Group Reliability Manager,  It’s a growing team, site and business...You will deliver the Engineering Reliability Maintenance plan, in a technical leadership role, empowering the hands-on Reliability Maintenance Engineers to put into action; move away from a reactive maintenance culture.Reviewing Maintenance effectiveness and machine history to develop reports, KPIs and continuous improvement initiatives.Numerous safety and data led projects to get involved in as the site invests over £100M into its assets.You will have the autonomy to develop the function. Its brand new; your chance to take the lead in developing the asset care strategy in a hands-on influencing role. You won’t be on the tools, but you well develop and implement tools such as condition monitoring, RCA and CMMS, rolling out the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS). Role and Responsibilities - Site Reliability & Asset Care Engineer Development of Condition Based Maintenance strategy for site using appropriate tools and techniquesDefining equipment criticality in relation to safety, productivity impact supporting the prioritisation of asset care strategiesYou’ll develop and manage the programme of equipment inspections and repairsYou will provide pro-active maintenance support and strategy to the engineering teamYou will minimize downtime on the plant, improve continuously. Assist in implementing the maintenance excellence strategy, focusing on driving improvements in equipment Reliability and AvailabilityAchieve Maintenance Excellence objectivesResponsible for responding to plant reliability issues, analyse, fault find and repair route cause problems to ensure downtime is minimizedEnsure that business systems are being used effectively to develop a planned maintenance strategyEnsure root-cause analysis is conducted for all relevant failures with corrective actionsCoach engineers and operators to improve the knowledge in best practice maintenanceDeliver continuous improvement to reduce downtimeEnsure maintenance schedules are updated with learnings from equipment failures to minimize plant downtimeManage the collection of data on equipment failures and systems to reduce line downtimeImplement maintenance programmes that support / improve asset performanceEnsure the PPM schedule is completed to the required standard Role Requirements Site Reliability & Asset Care Engineer Engineering, Apprentice Trained NVQ Level 3 HNC/Degree desirableSeveral years manufacturing experience, you may have developed from graduate or qualified craft engineerExperience of Engineering manuals and DrawingsKnowledge of Computerised Systems, ideally Maintenance ledExcellent PC, Data Analysis and Excellent Communication skillsPrevious Experience in a similar role desired, but not essentialSome knowledge of TPM/Lean Manufacturing tools and techniques What’s On Offer? Site Reliability & Asset Care Engineer Highly complex time sensitive manufacturing operation offering you lots of challenge and varietyExcellent Bonus potential and PensionSome hybrid workingExtensive training and development within an established engineering pathways programme on offerA role within a strategic group Reliability function with autonomy to develop your roleJoin an award winning, growing and investing market leader 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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Facilities & Utilities Engineering Manager
Hard Services
Warrington, Cheshire, England
£58k - 65k per year + 15% Bonus
Permanent
Job Title: Facilities & Utilities Engineering ManagerManufacturing site, leading maintenance of Utilities, Buildings and site InfrastructureJob Type: Permanent, onsiteJob Industry: General ManufacturingJob Reward: £58 - £65k Target 15% Bonus (REALISTIC!), exceptional pension and packageReporting to the Site Head of EngineeringJob Location: Cheshire, commutable from the Warrington area and the South Bank of the River Mersey We are seeking an experienced Facilities & Utilities  Engineering Manager to lead all site services,  infrastructure, utilities, and hard facilities engineering management activities on a large, complex manufacturing site with integrated distribution and warehousing. It's growing rapidly with multi-million CAPEX investment and expansion. This is a visible leadership role with accountability for ensuring that all buildings, plant, utilities, and process infrastructure are safe, compliant, reliable, and fit for current and future operational demand on a large, complex manufacturing plant.You will lead the Facilities Engineering and Utilities Maintenance team, working closely with Operations, EHS  and external contractors to deliver a robust, compliant, and cost-effective facilities maintenance strategy. This includes managing buildings, utilities, machinery support systems, and environmental controls to ensure smooth production and full compliance with UK health, safety, and environmental regulations. Key Responsibilities - Facilities & Utilities Engineering Manager - Manufacturing SiteFacilities & Utilities Leadership Lead and develop the Facilities Engineering and Utilities Maintenance team, setting clear standards for safety, compliance, and performanceTechnical leadership across all hard services and site utilitiesSite Services Full accountability for the performance, maintenance, and compliance of: HVAC systems (manufacturing, warehousing, offices, and controlled environments)Dust extraction and LEV systems, including inspection, testing, and complianceBoilers, steam generation, and steam distribution systemsProcess utilities (compressed air, chilled water, hot water, gas, water, effluent, where applicable)Building fabric and infrastructure, including roofs, floors, doors, and loading bays Safety, Compliance & RiskEnsure full compliance with all statutory, environmental, and insurance requirements, including: Pressure Systems Safety RegulationsCOSHH / DSEARBOAS BoilersPUWERLOLER (where applicable)Fire safety and building complianceOwn contractor safety management, permits to work, RAMS, and site access controls Maintenance Strategy & Asset Care Develop and implement preventative and predictive maintenance strategies for facilities and utilities assets.Drive improvements in asset reliability, energy efficiencyEnsure accurate asset registers, statutory records, and maintenance documentationSupport capital projects, refurbishments, and upgrades to site services and infrastructure. reManage external service providers, OEMs, and  contractorsControl facilities and utilities budgets, including energy and service contracts Key Requirements - Facilities Engineering Manager - Manufacturing Site Proven experience as a Facilities Engineering Manager / Utilities Manager / Hard FM Manager in a large manufacturing, industrial, or logistics environmentStrong technical background in HVAC, boilers, steam systems, and dust extractionDemonstrable experience leading multi-disciplinary maintenance or facilities teamsUnderstanding of statutory compliance, safety legislation, and engineering standardsDegree / HNC / HND or time served in Mechanical, Electrical, Building Services, or Facilities Engineering (or equivalent experience)Relevant professional certifications (e.g. IOSH, NEBOSH, AP/AE roles, BOAS, HVAC or pressure systems training) are desirable What We Offer - Facilities Engineering Manager - Manufacturing Site Highly Competitive salary and benefits package, including up to £10k BonusSenior, visible role on a critical manufacturing siteOpportunity to shape long-term facilities and utilities strategySupportive engineering and operations leadership teamLong-term stability within a large, complex operationA people-centric culture with people at the coreStable, secure site You will play a vital role in ensuring safe operations, regulatory compliance, and facilities that underpin the success of the entire business.Please contact Mike Butler on 01132123519 or email [email protected] who are a Facilities Engineering Manager, Utilities Engineering Manager, Site Services Engineering Manager, Hard Facilities Manager (Hard FM Manager), Engineering Facilities Manager (Manufacturing), Plant Utilities Manager, Facilities & Utilities Manager, Building Services Engineering Manager, Infrastructure & Facilities Engineering Manager, Asset & Facilities Engineering Manager, may also be suitable.  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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Senior Project Engineer
Automation
Buckinghamshire, England
£62k - 72k per year + Car, plus Bonus
Permanent
I'm recruiting for the following role.Job Role: Senior Project Engineer / Manager - EngineeringClient: Global FMCG ManufacturerReporting to the UK Head of EngineeringLocation: Regional, Bedfordshire, Northamptonshire & Buckinghamshire areasClient: Category Market leader in FMCG ManufacturingReward: £62-72k target plus £6-9k car benefit plus BonusOnsite Monday-Friday days based, some hybrid with travelFactory/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 -  Project Manager - Engineering  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 timescalesReporting 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 policies Qualifications & Requirements - Senior Project Engineer  Manager - Engineering  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 projects What's on Offer - Project Manager - Engineering  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] who are currently an Engineering Manager, 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, Hygiene,  food and drink Industries. 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 Ltd Co Mechanical Engineer
Automation
Reading, Berkshire, England
£33 - 34 per hour + LD CO
Contract
Job Title: Contract Mechanical Ltd Co  EngineerLocation: Bury area Pay Range: £33 - 34 per hour, outside scope, Ltd company welcome, Outside IR35Contract Type: 3 - 6 month preferred Contract ongoingRotating shift work Monday to riday Our client is a renowned and admired manufacturing business, enjoying UK dominance and market leading status in their category sector. An opportunity has arisen for a Contract Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to hit the ground running on shift to cover peakKey Responsibilities –Contract Mechanical Ltd Co  Engineer Responsible for a combination of planned and reactive maintenance and technical challenges to ensure maximum line efficiencyPerform fault-finding and diagnosis Attend to breakdowns onsite ensuring a rapid response on plant equipment and machinery breakdownsCarry out planned preventative maintenance on a range of Automation machinery including pneumatics, hydraulics, conveyors and robotsDeliver on plant uptime and maintenance KPI’s through planned, preventative and predictive maintenanceEnsure the efficient running of a continuous process, moving and packing high quality productsContinually improving performance of equipment and systems to support the development of the siteAgree preventative  maintenance plans Qualifications & Requirements – Contract Mechanical Ltd Co Engineer Apprentice trained or NVQ level 3 in a mechancial discipline mechanical  in maintenance engineeringProduction line experience motors, drives, conveyors, also heavy plant A proactive approach to fault finding, a commitment to continuous improvement and personal developmentComputer literate What we can offer – Contract Mechanical Ltd Co Engineer Work at an award-winning company and established siteMonday to friday 8 hour  shifts Automated facilityFree onsite parking For more information on this role, please contact Mike Butler on 0113 2123519 or send a copy of your CV to [email protected] who are currently a multi-skilled engineer, mechanical engineer, CONTRACT ENGINEER, mechanical  biased engineer, maintenance engineer, shift engineer, plant engineer  or maintenance engineer may be suitable for this position.Techsearch is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.Techsearch are an employment agency and have been connecting business with technical talent for nearly 30 years.We specialise in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Technical, Life Sciences, Supply Chain and Manufacturing sectors.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 Dayshift Electrical Engineer
Automation
Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, England
£35 - 40 per hour
Contract
Job Title: Days ContractElectrical EngineerLocation: North Yorkshire a1 accessPay Range: £35 - £40 per hour open to experience and expectationsContract Type: Contract 3 month ongoingWorking Patterns: day ShiftsInside Scope, no LTD CoWe are recruiting for a fast-paced multi-site manufacturer Attracting an Electrical bias / Mechanical bias competent multi-skilled day shift engineerWe 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 schedulesThere is a potential of overtime and again flexibility will be required to support this when neededQualifications & 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] 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.Techsearch is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.Techsearch are an employment agency and have been connecting business with a technical talent for nearly 30 years. We specialise in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Technical, Life Sciences, Supply Chain and Manufacturing sectors.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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Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer - Nights
Automation
Wetherby, West Yorkshire, England
£53.5k per year + Overtime, Paclage
Permanent
Job Role: Multi-skilled Maintenance EngineerJob Type: Permanent , Night shift, NO WEEKENDS Reward: £53,500 potential to rise to £56k overtime , plus packageLocation: A1  area Wetherby, Knaresbrough borderClient: FMCG Consumer Manufacturing NihtshiftsOur client is a renowned and admired FMCG manufacturing giant enjoying UK dominance and market leading status in their category sector. An opportunity has arisen for a Multi-Skilled Engineer; mechanical or electrical bias, to hit the ground running on a permanent basis. Electrical qualifications are preferred  for this roleKey Responsibilities – Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer - Nightshift  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 equipmentAttend to breakdowns onsite ensuring a rapid response on plant equipment and machinery breakdownsCarry out planned preventative maintenance on a range of Automation machinery including pneumatics, hydraulics, conveyors and robotsDeliver on plant uptime and maintenance KPI’s through planned, preventative and predictive maintenance.Ensure the efficient running of a continuous process, moving and packing high quality products, packaged and prepared for deliveryContinually improving performance of equipment and systems to support the development of the siteAgree preventative electrical maintenance plans Qualifications & Requirements – Multi-skilled Maintenance  Engineer  - Nightshift  Apprentice trained or NVQ level 3 in an engineering discipline in electrical mechanical in maintenance engineeringIdeally automated materials handling and or packaging machines Production line experience but qualified engineers will be offered training and developmentA proactive approach to fault finding, a commitment to continuous improvement and personal developmentComputer literate What we can offer –  Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer - Midweek Nights a competitive salary up to £53,500k plus package excellent pension and Bens and discountsa developing site and business with ongoing investmenttraining and developmentan excellent pension For more information on this role, please contact [email protected] or call 01132123519 Candidates who are currently a multi-skilled engineer, mechanical electrical engineer, shift engineer, engineering technician ,  electrical engineer, packaging engineer, maintenance engineer, mechanical engineer, electrical biased engineer, electrical maintenance engineer, shift engineer or maintenance 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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Contract Mechanical Engineer (Ltd Co)
Automation
Reading, Berkshire, England
£33 - 34 per hour + All Hours
Contract
Job Title: Contract Mechanical Engineer (Ltd Co) Location: Readng area Rate: £33–34 per hour (Outside IR35, Ltd Company welcome) Contract Type: 3 months ongoing initially, potential to extend Shifts: Monday to Friday – 8-hour rotating shifts The Opportunity We’re recruiting for an experienced Contract Mechanical Engineer to provide hands-on mechanical and welding support within a busy, automated production environment. This is a great opportunity to join a market-leading manufacturing business with a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and reliability.You’ll play a key role in welding, fabrication, and fitting tasks, supporting production line maintenance and improvement projects while ensuring equipment uptime and performance. Key Responsibilities Carry out welding, fabrication, and mechanical fitting to support production and maintenance activities. Perform planned and reactive maintenance across production machinery, including conveyors, motors, and drives. Support heavy plant and automated systems, including pneumatics, hydraulics, and robotic handling equipment. Attend to breakdowns promptly, delivering fast, safe, and effective mechanical repairs. Assist 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 Time-served apprentice or NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline. Strong experience in welding (MIG/TIG/Arc), fabrication, and mechanical fitting. Previous experience in a production or manufacturing environment – ideally with conveyors, motors, drives, or heavy plant. Ability 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 Competitive £33–35 per hour rate (Outside IR35) Monday–Friday, 8-hour rotating shifts Opportunity to work at a well-invested, award-winning site Free onsite parking and modern facilities Chance to contribute to high-profile production projects For more information, contact Mike Butler at Techsearch on 0113 212 3519 or email [email protected] with backgrounds as a Contract Mechanical Fitter, Welder/Fabricator, Multi-Skilled Engineer, Plant Engineer, or Maintenance Engineer will be well-suited to 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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Contract Multi-Skilled Engineer
Automation
Reading, Berkshire, England
£35 - 38 per hour
Contract
Job Title: Contract Multi-skilled EngineerLocation: Reading area - good road accessPay Range: £38 per hour  Limited Company, outside scope, paye options considered Rotating Shifts LTD COMPANY ENGAGEMENTContract Type: Contract (Seasonal peak) potential 6 month minimum ongoing contract Rotating shift work Our client is a renowned and admired manufacturing business, enjoying UK dominance and market leading status in their category sector. An opportunity has arisen for a Contract Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to hit the ground running on shift to cover peakKey Responsibilities –Contract Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer Responsible for a combination of planned and reactive maintenance and technical challenges to ensure maximum line efficiencyPerform fault-finding and diagnosis Attend to breakdowns onsite ensuring a rapid response on plant equipment and machinery breakdownsCarry out planned preventative maintenance on a range of Automation machinery including pneumatics, hydraulics, conveyors and robotsDeliver on plant uptime and maintenance KPI’s through planned, preventative and predictive maintenanceEnsure the efficient running of a continuous process, moving and packing high quality productsContinually improving performance of equipment and systems to support the development of the siteAgree preventative  maintenance plans Qualifications & Requirements – Contract Multi-skilled  Mainteance  Engineer Apprentice trained or NVQ level 3 in a mechancial discipline mechanical  in maintenance engineeringProduction line experience motors, drives, conveyors, packaging machinery and process equipment A proactive approach to fault finding, a commitment to continuous improvement and personal developmentComputer literate What we can offer – Contract Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer Work at an award-winning company and established siteRotating shifts Automated facilityFree onsite parking For more information on this role, please contact Mike Butler on 0113 2123519 or send a copy of your CV to [email protected] who are currently a multi-skilled engineer, electrical engineer, multi-skilled engineer, mechanical engineer, CONTRACT ENGINEER, packaging engineer, mechanical  biased engineer, maintenance engineer, shift engineer, plant engineer  or maintenance engineer may be suitable for this position.We specialise in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Technical, Life Sciences, Supply Chain and Manufacturing sectors.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.