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Job Title: Applications Engineer
Contract: Permanent
Location: Tamworth
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 

Role Overview - Applications Engineer

Our client is a well-established engineering business supplying technical solutions to customers across a range of industrial and manufacturing sectors. They are looking to appoint an Applications Engineer to join their growing technical team based in Tamworth.

The successful candidate will work closely with customers, suppliers and internal departments to develop practical engineering solutions, provide technical support during project delivery, and ensure customer requirements are translated into effective system proposals. This role would suit an engineer with experience in technical applications, projects, utilities, process engineering, refrigeration, cooling systems or industrial equipment.

Key Responsibilities - Applications Engineer

Review customer requirements and develop technically compliant engineering solutions.Produce technical specifications, calculations and supporting project documentation.Assess equipment suitability and provide recommendations based on customer applications and project requirements.Liaise with suppliers and manufacturers to obtain technical information and validate proposed solutions.Support project teams by ensuring technical information is accurate and complete prior to project handover.Provide technical support to internal stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.Identify technical risks, resolve engineering issues and recommend practical solutions.Attend customer and supplier meetings as required.Maintain accurate project records and technical documentation.Support continuous improvement initiatives across engineering and project functions.

Key Experience & Requirements - Applications Engineer

HNC, HND or Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering, Refrigeration Engineering, Building Services, Process Engineering or a related discipline.Previous experience within an Applications Engineer, Project Engineer, Technical Engineer or similar role.Experience working within an industrial, manufacturing, utilities or engineering environment.Ability to interpret customer specifications and develop suitable technical solutions.Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.Experience producing engineering calculations, technical reports and project documentation.Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders.Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.Knowledge of refrigeration, cooling systems, HVAC, process equipment or industrial services would be advantageous.

What We Can Offer - Applications Engineer

Competitive salary of £35,000 - £40,000.25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.Additional holiday entitlement linked to length of service.5% employer pension contribution.Healthcare and wellbeing support package.Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption benefits.Life assurance and income protection cover.Monday to Friday working pattern.Early finish every Friday.Ongoing training and career development opportunities.Supportive and collaborative working environment.

Omega Resource Group is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Oil & Gas, Construction and Manufacturing sectors.

For more information on this role, please contact Ben Dawson on 01453 829522 or send a copy of your CV to [email protected].

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.

Field Service Engineer
North East Region
Monday to Thursday 08:00 to 17:00 | Friday 08:00 to 14:30
£35,000 - £40,000 + Company Van + Overtime + Excellent Benefits

About the Opportunity.
An exciting opportunity has become available for a Field Service Engineer. Working across customer sites throughout the North East region, you'll play a key role in supporting customers, delivering projects and maintaining high levels of service whilst building long-term relationships. The position would suit a hands-on engineer with strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding skills who enjoys working independently and travelling to customer sites.

Key Responsibilities - Field Service Engineer

Provide customer training and technical support following installations.Diagnose electrical and mechanical faults and carry out effective repairs.Respond to breakdown situations and minimise customer downtime.Work with PLC-controlled and automated machinery.Support customers with preventative maintenance and equipment optimisation.Produce detailed service reports and technical documentation.Maintain accurate records through the company CRM system.Build and maintain strong customer relationships across your region.Work closely with engineering, technical and sales teams to support projects.Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and customer enhancements.Manage workload, travel schedules and project commitments effectively.Ensure all work is completed in line with health and safety requirements.Participate in a 1 week in 7 on-call rotation once fully trained.

Experience / Qualifications - Field Service Engineer

Time-served apprenticeship, NVQ Level 3, C&G or equivalent Electrical / Electromechanical Engineering qualification.Strong electrical fault-finding and controls experience.Good understanding of PLCs and industrial automation systems.Experience working on single phase, three phase and low voltage systems.Working knowledge of pneumatics and hydraulics.Strong mechanical maintenance and repair skills.Previous field service, installation, commissioning or maintenance engineering experience.Excellent communication and customer-facing skills.Ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively.Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel extensively.Passport and flexibility for occasional overseas travel.Ex-Forces engineering backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Benefits - Field Service Engineer

Salary of £35,000 - £40,000 depending on experience.Company van, laptop and mobile phone.Monday to Friday working week with a 2:30pm finish every Friday.25 days holiday plus bank holidays.Additional holiday entitlement based on length of service.5% employer pension contribution.Income protection scheme.Death in service cover.Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.24/7 GP access, wellbeing and mental health support.Free eye tests.Access to independent financial advice.Training and long-term career development opportunities.Health and wellbeing discounts and benefits platform.

Additional Information

Covering customer sites across the North East region.Typically 20,000 to 30,000 miles travel per year.Occasional overseas travel may be required.Participation in a 1 week in 7 out-of-hours support rota once competent on products.

For more information on this role, please contact Charlie Boulton on 01453 852544, or send a copy of your CV to [email protected]

For details of other opportunities available within your chosen field, please visit www.omegaresource.co.uk

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.

Ideal background / Previous roles may include: Field Service Engineer, Service Engineer, Installation Engineer, Commissioning Engineer, Automation Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Multi-Skilled Engineer

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.

Site HSE Lead£53,000 - £58,000 + up to 15% Bonus + Exceptional PensionEast Midlands / North Northamptonshire CorridorClient: Uk category market leader in manufacturing Commutable from Northampton, Wellingborough, Kettering, Bedford, Rushden, Milton Keynes, Peterborough, Huntingdon and surrounding areas.

The Opportunity – Site HSE Lead

A market-leading FMCG manufacturer is seeking a highly visible and influential Site HSE Manager to help shape the next chapter of its already impressive safety culture.

This is an opportunity to join a household-name business with a reputation for operational excellence, continuous improvement, quality, and employee engagement. Operating within a complex manufacturing related operations  environment, the site combines engineering, utilities, warehousing and supply chain functions under one roof, creating a fast-paced and highly engaging challenge for an experienced HSE professional.

Importantly, this is not a compliance-led, clipboard-carrying safety role.The business already has strong systems, excellent leadership commitment and a mature safety foundation. They are now looking for an HSE leader who can influence behaviours, build credibility with operational teams, coach leaders, and help move the culture from good to genuinely world class.You'll be trusted with significant autonomy to shape the agenda, challenge constructively, and drive sustainable improvements across safety, health, environmental and wellbeing performance.

The Role – Site HSE lead

Reporting to the Regional HSE Category Manager, you will act as the site's Health, Safety & Environmental subject matter expert while partnering closely with the Site Leadership Team, Engineering, Production, Supply Chain and Continuous Improvement functions.This role is about leadership and influence just as much as technical capability.You'll be a visible presence across the manufacturing operation, helping operational leaders take ownership of SHE performance while supporting key business objectives around safety, efficiency, quality, reliability and employee engagement.

Key Responsibilities – Site HSE lead

Lead the site's HSE strategy and continue the journey towards world-class performanceCoach and influence senior operational leaders to strengthen safety ownershipDevelop trusted relationships across manufacturing, engineering, technical and supply chain teamsDrive behavioural safety initiatives and workforce engagement programmesAct as a critical friend to the leadership team, providing pragmatic risk-based guidanceLead investigations, root cause analysis and corrective action programmesAnalyse SHE performance data, trends and leading indicators to identify improvement opportunitiesSupport and maintain ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management systemsConduct audits, inspections and assurance activities across the operationDrive contractor management and high-risk activity controlsSupport environmental improvement initiatives and sustainability objectivesChampion a culture where safety is embedded within operational decision making rather than owned solely by the HSE department

Unlike many HSE positions, this role offers genuine exposure to the operational heartbeat of a manufacturing business.

You will work closely with:

Operations and manufacturing teamsEngineering and maintenance departmentsAutomation and reliability functionsContinuous improvement teamsUtilities and infrastructure operationsWarehousing and supply chain functionsCapital project and contractor activities

The environment demands strong leadership, stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, making it highly transferable for professionals from food or heavier manufacturing, FMCG, pharmaceuticals, consumer goods, packaging, chemicals, personal care, building products, automotive and other high-volume manufacturing environments.

About You – Site HSE Lead

You may currently be working as a Site HSE Manager, SHE Manage, Health & Safety Manager, HSE Business Partner, Regional HSE Advisor, Safety Business Partner, EHS Manager, Environmental Health & Safety Lead, Senior HSE Advisor

Most importantly, you'll be someone who can build trust, influence behaviours and drive cultural change across a large operational workforce.

You'll Demonstrate – Site HSE lead

Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skillsExperience influencing senior leaders and operational teamsA collaborative, coaching-led leadership styleConfidence challenging constructively and professionallyStrong communication and engagement capabilityExperience operating within fast-paced manufacturing environmentsThe ability to gain credibility from shop floor to boardroomPassion for cultural improvement rather than simply policing compliance

Ideal Background – Site HSE lead

FMCG Manufacturing, Food Manufacturing, Beverage Production

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Consumer Products, Packaging Manufacturing, Building Products, Automotive Manufacturing, High-Speed Production or automation Environments

Qualifications & Experience – Sie HSE lead

NEBOSH Certificate minimumNEBOSH Diploma preferredExperience operating within ISO 45001 environmentsEnvironmental management exposure (IEMA desirable)Audit and management systems experienceExperience managing high-risk activities and contractorsStrong understanding of incident investigation and root cause methodologiesData-driven approach to performance improvement

Why Join? Site HSE Lead

£53,000 - £58,000 salary target bandRealistic 15% annual bonusMarket-leading pension schemeExcellent career development opportunitiesSignificant autonomy and influenceHighly respected leadership teamStrong investment in people, safety and continuous improvementOpportunity to create a lasting legacy within a nationally recognised manufacturing business

This is an excellent opportunity for an engaging, commercially minded HSE professional who wants to influence culture, develop leaders and help shape the future of safety performance within a successful and growing FMCG operation.

For a confidential discussion or to apply, please contact:

Mike Butler on

0113 212 3519

 ✉️ [email protected]

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.

Project Manager

Gloucestershire 

Aerospace / Advanced Manufacturing

Contract (6 Months) - Inside IR35

£350 - £400 per day

 

The Role - Project Manager

We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and confident Project Manager to join a rapidly scaling Aerospace engineering business in Gloucestershire. on a contract basis.

You will be responsible for managing projects through the full project lifecycle, taking responsibility for budgets, delivery, and stakeholder management for important product deliverables.

You'll need to be comfortable working in an evolving and scaling business, whilst working closely with global OEMs in the aerospace and defence sector.

 

Duties - Project Manager

Developing detailed project plans, setting timelines, defining milestones.Coordinating and overseeing cross-functional teams.Managing project budgets, monitoring expenditure and identifying cost-saving activitiesActing as the main point of contact for internal & external stakeholdersIdentifying potential project risks & implementing mitigation strategies.Implementing Lessons Learnt to improve continuous improvement and innovation.Developing standardised project management processes to support function growth.

 

Background - Project Manager

Project management within manufacturing, engineering or technical environmentExperience in aerospace, defence or space.A track record of running multiple projects concurrentlyCommercial awareness across budgets, cost and planning.Excellent use of MS Project, Excel and PowerPoint.Obtained PM qualifications (APM, PMP or PRINCE2)Exposure to AS9100 and OEM customer-specific programme requirements

 

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For more information on this role, please contact Lee Powell on 01453 829530 or send a copy of your CV to [email protected]

Candidates who are currently a Project Lead, Programme Manager, Project Engineer, Senior Project Manager, Associate Project Manager, Project Coordinator may be suitable.

For details of other opportunities available within your chosen field please visit our website www.omegaresource.co.uk

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.