870 jobs found in Rugeley

Quantity Surveyor - Lichfield, UK (Contract, Hybrid work pattern) Our client is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a specialist commercial team delivering high-value facilities management projects across a large UK estate. This is an excellent opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor who enjoys working autonomously, influencing business cases and providing robust cost intelligence on complex programmes valued in excess of £100m. Key Responsibilities As a Quantity Surveyor, you will play a critical role in producing should-cost models, pricing booklets and tender evaluations that directly support strategic investment decisions. Working closely with commercial and wider project teams, the Quantity Surveyor will apply strong analytical skills and commercial judgement to ensure accuracy, value for money and confidence in cost forecasting. Key responsibilities include: Produce detailed should-cost models using in-house historical cost data and BCIS benchmarks. Develop...

Role: Part-Time Maintenance Engineer (T2P, 2 days a week - Flexible) Pay: Flexible depending on candidate Overview We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Engineer to support the ongoing reliability and performance of production machinery. This is a part-time position (2 days per week) with flexibility on working days, offering an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer seeking a flexible working arrangement. We are a UK market-leading provider of returnable transit packaging solutions, offering a fully integrated service including the rental, pooling, washing, repair, and management of equipment such as plastic crates, trays, and pallets. We support a wide range of industries including food, automotive, retail, and logistics, helping customers reduce costs and improve sustainability through reusable packaging systems. Key Responsibilities - Carry out servicing, maintenance, and repair of onsite production machinery, including conveyor and feed systems,...

Electrical Design & Delivery Lead electrical engineering activities across water and wastewater infrastructure schemes, including treatment facilities, pumping installations, and wider network assets. Develop and review electrical designs, calculations, specifications, schedules, and technical drawings in line with project requirements. Ensure designs comply with applicable standards, legislation, and health & safety obligations. Identify safe, reliable, and cost-effective electrical solutions through optioneering and value engineering. Provide technical input through construction, commissioning, and handover stages. Power, Control & Instrumentation Design and specify LV power distribution systems, MCCs, switchgear, UPS, and standby power solutions. Produce earthing, lightning protection, and cable sizing designs. Coordinate with control and instrumentation specialists to ensure alignment with control systems, instrumentation, and telemetry requirements....

RAMS Engineer Certain Advantage is hiring for a RAMS Engineer based in the Staffordshire area. This role is on a contract basis and is site-based. The Company We’re working with an engineering company specialising in solving complex engineering challenges across industries—from Power Generation, Rail and more. Does this sound like your next career move? If you’re ambitious to grow, this may be your next role? The Role: This role is for a RAMS Engineer—someone ambitious and ready to make an impact. You’ll be results-oriented and driven to succeed. You’ll be leading a small, experienced, and collaborative team, and be responsible for: Conduct RAMS studies for HVDC projects and tenders, covering both LCC and VSC. Define spare part requirements and maintenance strategies. Establish and monitor RAMS study structures, processes, and KPI. Chair 3D Model Reviews with a specific focus on maintainability. Lead engagement with OEMs, and manage interface control documents. Direct...

Job Title: RAMS Engineer Location: Staffordshire (100% on-site) Contract Type: 12-Month Contract The Role We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced RAMS Engineer to join a global team of subject matter experts. This position focuses on high-voltage electrical equipment, specifically within HVDC (High Voltage Direct Current) systems. In this role, you will be responsible for coordinating, creating, verifying, and validating reliability, availability, and maintainability (RAM) models for HVDC systems and subsystems. You will manage project risks throughout the lifecycle, enforce engineering discipline, drive quality processes, and provide technical leadership and training to both customers and internal stakeholders. Key Responsibilities RAM Studies & Strategy Conduct RAMS studies for HVDC projects and tenders, covering both LCC and VSC technologies. Define spare part requirements and maintenance strategies. Establish and monitor RAMS study structures,...

We are currently recruiting for a Paint Craft Auxiliary to support workshop technicians in the preparation and refinishing of a wide range of equipment used in high-spec operational environments. Stafford (Fully Onsite) 6-Month Contract £20.52 per hour (Umbrella) Monday to Friday This is an excellent opportunity for someone with hands-on workshop or trade experience who takes pride in quality, safety, and attention to detail. The Role You will support technicians in preparing and refinishing equipment including mechanical components, woodwork, specialist equipment, and other technical assets. Duties will include: * Maintaining a clean, organised workshop environment * Monthly toolbox checks and consumables stock control * Carrying out Before-Use Inspections (BUI) and cleaning machinery/tooling * Managing deliveries, stores, and associated paperwork * Supporting urgent despatch requirements * Ensuring compliance with Health...

Role Overview We are seeking a Lead Engineer to guide a multidisciplinary team of designers and engineers, collaborating closely with bid managers to prepare proposals for High Voltage AC & DC substations, offshore wind farms, battery energy storage systems, and green hydrogen production projects-supporting the broader Green Energy Transition. This position requires a dynamic and motivated individual with strong knowledge of the tendering and bid process, as well as a deep understanding of relevant markets and customer value drivers that support successful bidding strategies. The ideal candidate will have extensive technical expertise in high-voltage AC substation design and primary plant, along with an understanding of protection and control systems, SCADA, OT cybersecurity, telecommunications, metering, current and voltage transformer specifications, and substation integration. Key Responsibilities Lead preparation of bid submissions for opportunities related to...

The Role We are looking for an Embedded Software Engineer to join a growing development team working on advanced systems and user interfaces. You will be involved in the full software lifecycle, from design and development through to testing and deployment. This role will suit someone with strong C++ skills and experience working on embedded or real-time systems, with exposure to Qt-based UI development. Key Responsibilities * Design, develop and maintain embedded software using C/C++ * Work on Linux or RTOS-based systems * Develop user interfaces using Qt / QML * Interface with hardware and peripherals (e.g. CAN, UART, SPI, I2C) * Debug and optimise real-time systems * Collaborate with cross-functional teams including hardware and systems engineers * Contribute to system design, architecture and code reviews Required Skills & Experience * Strong experience in C++ (and/or C) * Experience working in embedded or real-time environments * Knowledge...

Location: Stafford – Full Time Onsite Contract Length: Until 15 August 2026 IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Pay: £21.52 per hour via Umbrella Key Responsibilities * Perform testing, diagnostics, repair, maintenance, modification, calibration, and manufacture of equipment down to module or component level using approved engineering documentation and techniques. * Carry out planned and ad-hoc advanced repairs using technical documentation, Approved Source Information (ASI) and OEM data. * Support the surveying, refurbishment, and maintenance of Ground Support Equipment (GSE). * Undertake reverse engineering and development activities, including producing engineering documentation and test procedures where required. * Hold responsibilities for self-certification, over-signing, and conditioning of equipment (serviceable, unserviceable, or scrap). * Support the supervision, training, and mentoring of junior technicians and apprentices....

NW32888 Site Design Coordinator £300 - £400 p/d (Outside IR35) Walsall or Teeside Alecto Recruitment is proudly partnering with a global leader in the Waste to Energy sector. Together, we are looking to recruit a Site Design Coordinator to support the civil works across major infrastructure projects. Role and Responsibilities: Take charge of coordinating all civil works design deliverables, working hand-in-hand with our Lead Engineer to keep everything aligned and moving. Make sure every element of the civil works meets contract, programme, budget, HSE, and quality targets-no exceptions. Control design interfaces between external consultants and our internal engineering teams, setting clear release schedules and tracking progress so nothing slips. Review and challenge design submissions to ensure constructability, flag risks early, and put forward smart, practical technical solutions. Represent the civil design function confidently in meetings, keeping communication sharp...

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Qualified Gas Engineer to join an ever growing company on a sub-contracting basis working with Prestige skills & our clients. Due to the expansion we are giving the right candidates the chance to join our professional and dynamic team. All applicants must be experienced & qualified gas engineers with CCN1/CMA1 and MET1 Qualifications All applicants must have their own van and tools. Skills ·Experience in a similar role ·Must be a team player ·Have a good work ethic ·Fantastic customer service skills About the Role The role will be, working as a metering engineer attending faulty gas meters which would need exchanging, installing or repairing. You will be expected to carry out a number of tasks which include visual inspections of gas appliances, standing and working pressure checks and, alteration of meter locations. The role is fully customer focused, carrying out essential works driven by the HSE. If you would like to be...

Position: Panel Wirer Salary: £20.00 - £22.00 - Negotiable Location: Walsall Hours: Monday to Thursday 07:00am - 17:30pm - 40+ hours per week - OT Available (Early start available) Proactive are currently recruiting for multiple experienced Panel Wirers to begin work for a leading engineering company based in Walsall. The correct candidate ideally should be multi skilled capable and adaptable, be self-organised and personable, with an eye for detail and good initiative. Principle Duties include: Control Panel Build and Panel Wiring Control panel & equipment build, cable installation & containment, wiring of sensors. Fitting / Assembly Including completion of build records. Abilty to read electrical wiring diagrams and schematics.Experience and qualifications required: Good standard of education Experienced with hand tools and power tools. Working to CAD electrical drawings, following BOM's. Adhering to strict quality standards. IT competent (general use)....

We are currently looking for a Semi-Skilled Fabricator to work for of our clients on a temp to perm basis The company is a well-respected world leader in the manufacturer of specialist electrical equipment for a variety of applications worldwide. Based in their workshop near Burton on Trent this Semi-Skilled Fabricators role will involve working on the repair and manufacture of copper bus bars for a range of uses. The main duties will include * Measuring materials according to requirements * Marking out * Cutting materials to size using specialist machinery and hand tools such as snips * Drilling using both hand and pillar drills The successful applicants for this semi skiled fabricators role will have some experience in basic metal fabrication and be able to read and understand engineering drawings and work instructions. The ability to use basic hand tools and equipment such as metal saws, pillar drills and band saws is essential Excellent prospects for long term work for...

We are currently looking for experienced Mechanical Fitters to work for one of our clients in Burton on Trent on a temp to perm basis The client is a market-leading manufacturer of specialist equipment to a range of industry sectors including heavy engineering and aerospace. Due to the specialist nature of the products the work is both interesting and varied and will involve the build and assembly of a wide range of components on large special purpose machinery along with some maintenance work. Working from drawings from base materials through to finished product the main duties of this mechanical fitters role will include the following:- * Assembly of smaller components * Building of sub-assemblies and main product * Preparation of finished product for dispatch * Attending various sites to carry out both installation and maintenance duties The ideal candidates must be experienced Mechanical Fitters, preferable having served a recognised apprenticeship and possess relevant...

We are currently looking for a experienced Mechanical Design Engineers to work for one of our clients in Burton on Trent. The client is a market-leading manufacturer of specialist equipment to a range of industry sectors including heavy engineering and aerospace. Due to the specialist nature of the products theis Mechanical Design Engineers role is both interesting and varied and will include working on the design and creation of large scale fabrications and structures together with associated pipework and equipment. Based in their offices in Burton on Trent, but with a requirement to travel to customers both in the UK and overseas as required, it will include the generation of engineering diagrams, for use on their equipment and will involve working on specific projects from conception to completion. The main duties will include: * 2D and 3D engineering design proposal drawings * General Arrangement drawings * Fabrication details drawings * Pipework layouts and...

Job Title: Engine Stripper / Strip Operatives. Day shift: Monday to Friday: 7:00am- 4pm and 7am to 1pm on Friday. Temp to perm Hours: 40 hours per week Location: Barton Under Needwood Job Overview We are currently seeking an Engine Stripper to join our Engine Strip & Transmission team at our Barton Under Needwood site. The role involves dismantling and reassembling engines in line with manufacturer standards and warranty requirements. The ideal candidate will have mechanical experience and be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities * Dismantle mechanical components of engines in accordance with instructions * Collect new parts and distribute them to the correct engines or machinery * Jet wash engines after final checks prior to dispatch * Carry out any other reasonable duties as instructed by the manager in support of company objectives * Work in accordance with all 5S activities * Report any near misses * Ensure waste is disposed of...

Job Title: Bench Fitter / Mechanical Fitter Location: Burton upon Trent Shift: Days only Hours: 40 hours per week Monday to Thursday: 7:00am - 4:00pm Friday: 7:00am - 1:00pm Salary: DOE Duration: Contract role, minimum 6 months + may go permanent. Start Date: Immediate Client Overview Our client is a leading manufacturer and front-line supplier of powertrain products across the UK and Ireland. Their areas of expertise include engine overhaul, final drive overhaul, and locomotive refurbishment within the rail sector. Role Overview We are recruiting a Hydraulics Fitter to support ongoing rail projects at the Burton upon Trent site. This is a bench-based role working as part of a team, stripping and rebuilding mechanical and hydraulic systems on locomotive rafts and transmissions. Key Responsibilities * Strip down engines, transmissions, and mechanical components for overhaul * Build and rebuild transmissions and raft assemblies within the rail industry * Fit refurbished...

Job Title: Bench Fitter / Mechanical Fitter Location: Burton upon Trent Shift: Days only Hours: 40 hours per week Monday to Thursday: 7:00am - 4:00pm Friday: 7:00am - 1:00pm Salary: DOE Duration: Contract role, minimum 6 months + may go permanent. Start Date: Immediate Client Overview Our client is a leading manufacturer and front-line supplier of powertrain products across the UK and Ireland. Their areas of expertise include engine overhaul, final drive overhaul, and locomotive refurbishment within the rail sector. Role Overview We are recruiting a Hydraulics Fitter to support ongoing rail projects at the Burton upon Trent site. This is a bench-based role working as part of a team, stripping and rebuilding mechanical and hydraulic systems on locomotive rafts and transmissions. Key Responsibilities * Strip down engines, transmissions, and mechanical components for overhaul * Build and rebuild transmissions and raft assemblies within the rail industry * Fit refurbished...

Mechanical Fitter Overview. We are looking for a team of experienced Mechanical Fitter to carry out maintenance, repair, and overhaul work on freight wagons. This role involves mechanical inspection, component replacement, and ensuring all wagons meet required safety and operational standards. Location: Doncaster for 6 months while training, then Burton. (Claim back .30p per mile while on training) Job Type: Contract for 6 months  Hourly rates: Skilled rate is £18.79 PAYE Hours of work: Monday to Thursday. 9 & ¼ hours a day. 37 hours a week. Qualification: Level 3 in engineering discipline for skilled rate or relevant experience for semi-skilled role Key Responsibilities •             Perform routine maintenance, servicing, and overhaul of freight wagons. •             Tasks could include mechanical fitting, inspection, repair brakes, suspension, wheelsets, couplings, and underframe components. •             Working on mechanical and complete repairs to a high standard. •...

Job title: Stores Operatives (Bendi /Fork lift.) Location: Barton Under Needwood Duration: extended contract, likely to go permanent Hours: Monday-Thursday 8am-4.30pm, Friday 8am-1pm - immediate starts. Pay rate: Dependent on experience Our engineering client in Barton Under Needwood is recruiting an experienced Stores Operative for an initial 6-month contract. Requirements: * Counterbalance licence - desirable * Bendi Truck licence essential * Computer literate (Oracle experience desirable) * RF scanner experience essential * Experience with physical inventory and cycle counts * Own transport strongly recommended due to site location The role: You'll be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the stores function. Duties include receiving goods, checking for damage or shortages, moving and storing stock (manually and via FLT), order picking, booking goods in and out, and despatching parts to customers. All stock movements and paperwork are managed through the Oracle...