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  1. Electrical Maintenance Engineer

    Posted a week ago by Coalition Recruitment Ltd

    Salary:
    £46,500/annum
    Location:
    Runcorn, Borough of Halton
    Job Type:
    Permanent

    Electrical Bias Maintenance Engineer. Runcorn. £46,500. 8 hour shifts – Monday to Friday (mornings, noons & nights. Industry leading manufacturing experts, based in the Runcorn area have an exciting new opportunity for an Electrical Bias Maintenance Engineer to join their ever-expanding business on … more

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  2. Service Administrator

    Posted a week ago by Work Lyf Group Ltd

    Salary:
    £25,000/annum
    Location:
    Warrington, Cheshire
    Job Type:
    Contract

    We at Work Lyf Group are recruiting for a Central Service Administrator for our client based in Warrington. This is a fixed term contract for 15 months. The Central Service Administrator will be responsible for providing administrative support to the Service Department. The role will involve … more

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  3. Mobile Maintenance Electrician

    Posted a week ago by Alaska Black

    Salary:
    £39,999 - £40,000/annum 25 Days + 3/5% Pension
    Location:
    WA1, Warrington, Cheshire
    Job Type:
    Permanent

    The Company. A global FM and property management company who actively encourage internal promotion and progression. The Role. Working exclusively across one contract ,you will be responsible for the planned and reactive maintenance of electrical building services across 15 retail sites in the North … more

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  4. Mechanical / Electrical Fitter

    Posted a week ago by Shorterm Group

    Salary:
    £19.38/hour
    Location:
    Crewe, Cheshire
    Job Type:
    Contract

    Job title. Mechanical/Electrical Fitter. Job location. Crewe. Salary. £19.38 p/h PAYE, earnings up to £41,763.00 plus overtime. Shifts: 3 shift system. Hours per week: 42 hours per week plus overtime. Duration: Ongoing contract. Start date: Immediate. Client Summary: A Market Leader in … more

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  5. Cabling Engineer / Junior Cabling Engineer

    Posted a week ago by Annular Group

    Salary:
    £23,383/annum
    Location:
    WA7, Halton, Cheshire
    Job Type:
    Permanent

    Junior Cabling Engineer / Cabling Engineer / Structured Cabling. Growing Network Solutions Provider. World Renowned Customer Base. Warrington, Cheshire with UK wide travel. £23,383 + Benefits + Career Road Map + Funded Certifications. Annular Group are partnered with a rapidly expanding network … more

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  6. Electrical Engineer / Qualified Electrician

    Posted a week ago by McLennan's Limited

    Salary:
    £35,000 - £43,000/annum
    Location:
    Warrington, Cheshire
    Job Type:
    Permanent

    Job Title: Electrical Engineer. Location: Warrington. Salary: £35,000 - £43,000 Dependant on Experience (£45k OTE due to hourly rate. Package: Paid Door to Door, Company Van, Phone, Specialist tools provided, Pension Contribution, Overtime available, 28 Days Holiday inc. Bank Holidays, Monday - … more

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  7. Self Employed Gas Metering Engineer

    Posted a week ago by Prestige Skills

    Quick apply
    Salary:
    £160 - £550/day
    Location:
    Chester, Cheshire West and Chester
    Job Type:
    Contract, Permanent

    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 … more

  8. Field Service Engineer

    Posted a week ago by Coalesce Recruitment Limited

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    Salary:
    £35,000 - £41,500/annum + overtime + Van + Health plan ++
    Location:
    Warrington, Cheshire
    Job Type:
    Permanent

    Field Service Engineer – Powered Access – Nationwide Service Provider – Northwest - Salary: £35,000 - £41,500 + door to door + Company Van + Tools + Health Cash Plan + Workwear. Does the thought of servicing and repairing a wide range of vehicle mounted powered access equipment and PTO's including … more

  9. Design Engineer

    Posted a week ago by Morgan Ryder Associates

    Salary:
    £30,000 - £35,000/annum Pension
    Location:
    Ellesmere Port, Cheshire
    Job Type:
    Permanent

    Join our dynamic engineering team and be part of a company dedicated to designing and manufacturing cutting-edge products and machines. We are seeking a talented Design Engineer to contribute to our innovative projects and assist in creating engineering packages that drive our manufacturing and … more

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  10. Senior Mechanical Engineer

    Posted a week ago by Morson Talent

    Salary:
    £55,000 - £65,000/annum Excellent Benefits
    Location:
    Warrington
    Job Type:
    Permanent

    Senior Mechanical Engineer – Installation Components. Warrington, Manchester or Derby / Hybrid. £55,000 - £65,000 + Excellent benefits. We are Rolls-Royce SMR and we're doing something that's never been done before. We're revolutionising an industry. That's a once-in-a-career opportunity for those … more

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  11. Structural Engineer

    Posted a week ago by Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD

    Remote job
    Salary:
    £32,000 - £42,000/annum Home Working
    Location:
    Chester, Cheshire
    Job Type:
    Permanent

    Structural Engineer - required for our rapidly expanding client to work across the North West based from their Warrington office and from home .The Structural Engineer will be working for a company that operate across the UK specialising in Structural Inspections supported with a Structural Design … more

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  12. Senior Planner - Policy

    Posted a week ago by Penguin Recruitment

    Remote job
    Salary:
    £40,000 - £65,000/annum
    Location:
    Congleton, Cheshire
    Job Type:
    Permanent

    Job Title: Senior Planner - Policy. Location: Congleton. The Company. My client are the UK's most active and successful land promoter based in Congleton, Cheshire. As Senior Policy and Promotion Planner you will work within the Planning & Projects department promoting a variety of sites through the … more

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  13. Electrical Engineer (HV)

    Posted a week ago by EC&I Partners

    Salary:
    £80/hour Inside IR35
    Location:
    Northwich
    Job Type:
    Contract

    Our client is looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer with HV experience up to 132kv for a 6 month contract to work on an gas site in Northwich. Work 40 hours over 10 days or 9 day fortnight available (0715-1615 Monday-Friday but off every other Friday. Ideally you will have experience as an … more

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  14. Safety Engineer

    Posted a week ago by Morgan Ryder Associates

    Remote job
    Salary:
    £45,000 - £55,000/annum Great Package
    Location:
    Cheshire
    Job Type:
    Permanent

    Safety Engineer. Competitive Salary + Hybrid Working + Life Assurance and much more. A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Technical Product Safety Engineer to join a global leader who are specialists in creating innovative, safety critical equipment used in a wide range of … more

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  15. Mechanical Engineer

    Posted a week ago by Morson Talent

    Salary:
    £40,000 - £55,000/annum Excellent Benefits
    Location:
    Warrington
    Job Type:
    Permanent

    Mechanical Engineer – Installation Components. Warrington, Manchester or Derby / Hybrid. £40,000 - £55,000 + Excellent benefits. We are Rolls-Royce SMR and we're doing something that's never been done before. We're revolutionising an industry. That's a once-in-a-career opportunity for those excited … more

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  16. HSEQ Manager

    Posted a week ago by Russell Taylor Group Ltd

    Salary:
    £45,000 - £50,000/annum
    Location:
    Runcorn
    Job Type:
    Permanent

    Do you want to work for a major industrial specialist. Do you like working across a range of projects. Would you like a career role with a company who value health and safety. If so reach you to us about this HSEQ Manager role that gives you all of these and more. The company are a refractory … more

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  17. Head of Technical

    Posted a week ago by Advanced Technical Recruitment

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    Salary:
    £65,000 - £75,000/annum Negotiable, depend on experience
    Location:
    WA1, Warrington, Cheshire
    Job Type:
    Permanent

    Head of Technical – Scientific Instrumentation – Cheshire – IM3351. Salary / benefits: up to c£75k, plus bonus and generous benefits. Job Term: Permanent, Full Time, Onsite. Job Outline. Have you worked in Mass Spectrometry, Ultra High Vacuum, Thin Films or similar Scientific Instrumentation. We … more

  18. Mechanical Design Engineer

    Posted a week ago by Future Engineering Recruitment Ltd

    Salary:
    £30,000 - £35,000/annum
    Location:
    Ellesmere Port, Cheshire
    Job Type:
    Permanent

    Mechanical Design Engineer. Ellesmere Port. £30,000 - £35,000 Basic + Product Training + Forward thinking company + Supportive Working Environment + Pension + Package. Fantastic opportunity for a mechanical design engineer to work for a stable, market leading innovative company, where you'll … more

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  19. CE&I Control Systems Engineer

    Posted a week ago by Morson Talent

    Salary:
    £50 - £55/hour
    Location:
    England
    Job Type:
    Contract

    We have an exciting new opportunity for a CE&I CONTROL SYSTEMS ENGINEER based at Warrington, Cheshire. About the Project. MSSS. Support progression of the 2nd/3rd Extension scope of work within the Sellafield Gated. process and maintain the appropriate level of design support through preliminary … more

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  20. Senior PDMS / E3D Piping Designer

    Posted a week ago by Morson Talent

    Salary:
    £42/hour
    Location:
    Cheshire
    Job Type:
    Contract

    We have an exciting new opportunity for a SENIOR PDMS / E3D PIPING DESIGNER based in Warrington, Cheshire. About the Project. THORP Receipt & Storage (TR&S) Replacement Cooling Project. The TR&S Replacement Cooling Project is currently assessing different options to replace the existing pond … more

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  21. Estimator / Quantity surveyor

    Posted a week ago by Prime Workforce Solutions

    Salary:
    £55,000 - £65,000/annum
    Location:
    Ellesmere Port Town, Cheshire West and Chester
    Job Type:
    Permanent

    We currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Estimator/Quantity Surveyor to join our team. The successful candidate will report to the Managing Director and their responsibilities will include. Liaising with clients to establish project requirements and attend site visits; • Analyse … more

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  22. Multi Skilled Engineer

    Posted a week ago by Alaska Black

    Salary:
    £47,000 - £49,500/annum
    Location:
    Chester, Cheshire West and Chester
    Job Type:
    Permanent

    Job Title: Multi Skilled Engineer. Recruiter: Alaska Black. Location: Chester. Salary: up to £49,500. Contract: Permanent. The company. My client are a highly regarded food manufacturing PLC. The business operates across the UK from several, well invested manufacturing facilities, delivering a … more

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  23. Project Buyer

    Posted a week ago by Morson Talent

    Salary:
    £40,000 - £45,000/annum
    Location:
    Liverpool
    Job Type:
    Permanent

    A leading engineering and maintenance provider, supporting customers across the chemical & petrochemical, nuclear, oil & gas, pharmaceuticals & biopharma, power & energy, utilities, renewables and food & beverage markets are looking for an experienced Procurement professional to join their team. … more

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  24. Environmental, Health & Safety Manager

    Posted a week ago by Astute Technical Recruitment Ltd

    Salary:
    £49,600 - £58,400/annum Bonus + Benefits
    Location:
    Runcorn, Cheshire
    Job Type:
    Permanent

    About the role. Astute's Power Team is partnered with a market leading energy company to recruit an Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager for their Energy from Waste Power Station, which is one of the largest in Europe, in Runcorn, Cheshire. The fundamental EHS Manager role comes with a … more

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  25. Vehicle Technician

    Posted a week ago by Kwik Fit

    Featured job
    Salary:
    £24,000 - £27,500/annum
    Location:
    Widnes, Borough of Halton
    Job Type:
    Permanent

    Vehicle Technician. Our Vehicle Technicians, play a major part in keeping our customers safe and on the road. Whether they are carrying out one of our 'fixed price' services or a full manufacturers service. Working in a fast paced environment on almost every brand of car, interacting with customers … more

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  26. Lead Mechanical Engineer

    Posted a week ago by HVAC Recruitment

    Location:
    Chester
    Job Type:
    Permanent

    Job Title: Lead Mechanical Engineer. Location: Chester. Salary: £40,000. Holidays: 25 Days + 8 Bank Holidays. This is your chance to progress and develop a career, with over 115,000 employees and 500+ offices across 100+ countries. This role is with one of our largest client with over 200+ … more

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  27. Commercial Gas Engineer

    Posted a week ago by HVAC Recruitment

    Location:
    Chester
    Job Type:
    Permanent

    Role: Commercial Gas Engineer. Location: Chester based. Salary: £40,000. Benefits & Rewards. Plenty of overtime available. Great Progression prospects. On call rota with bonus standby pay. Budget set aside for extra qualifications. Opportunity to work on projects if desired. About the Commercial … more

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  28. Electrical Supervisor

    Posted a week ago by HVAC Recruitment

    Location:
    Chester
    Job Type:
    Permanent

    Job Title: Electrical Supervisor. Location: Chester ONLY. Holidays: 25 Days + 8 Bank Holidays. Covering a long-term industrial contract with 5 years left and uncapped training budget. This is your chance to progress and develop a career, with over 115,000 employees and 500+ offices across 100+ … more

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  29. CNC Machinist (Double Days)

    Posted a week ago by Marstep Resourcing Solutions

    Salary:
    £21.21/hour + Benefits + O/T + Career
    Location:
    Ellesmere Port Town, Cheshire West and Chester
    Job Type:
    Permanent

    The client, a growing and log established engineering business with opportunity to develop a career are seeking 2 CNC Machinists to work from their modern manufacturing facility. Nice clean working environment working double day shifts. Week 1 Mon-Thurs 5.45am-1.30pm Fri 6.00a.m-2.00p.m. Week 2 … more

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  30. Principal/Associate Building Services Design Engineer

    Posted a week ago by Beeby Anderson Recruitment

    Salary:
    £80,000 - £90,000/annum
    Location:
    North West
    Job Type:
    Permanent

    This is an exciting opportunity to build and develop existing clients and projects for a national Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health consultancy servicing projects in the Northern regions of England based out of Manchester, Leeds, or Birmingham. Projects will range from £5m-150m in value … more

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  31. Welding Inspector

    Posted a week ago by Russell Taylor Group Ltd

    Salary:
    £35 - £40/hour
    Location:
    Runcorn
    Job Type:
    Contract

    Calling all welding Inspectors. Do you want the chance to join a leading System Integrator on an exciting project. Our Client are looking to hire a welding inspector to oversee the quality and safety of the company's welding operations. As a welding inspector, you will be responsible for inspecting … more

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  32. Process Engineering Consultant - Installation

    Posted a week ago by PM Group

    Location:
    Cheshire West and Chester, Cheshire
    Job Type:
    Contract

    Title: Process Engineering Consultant - Installation. Position Type: Contract. Location: Cheshire. Categories: Engineering. PM Group is looking for process engineering support on a Chemical Facility based in Cheshire. Responsibilities. Working on the project's process elements, particularly … more

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  33. Electrical Engineer

    Posted a week ago by Millbank Holdings

    Salary:
    £50 - £55/annum
    Location:
    Knutsford
    Job Type:
    Contract

    Do you have extensive experience as an Electrical Engineer who is looking to work on alongside a highly competent workforce to drive some of the latest projects in the Northwest. Have you got, or are looking to gain experience in the Chemical, Petrochemical or Renewable energy sectors. If so, this … more

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  34. Development Engineer

    Posted a week ago by Adecco

    Remote job
    Salary:
    £40.00/hour
    Location:
    Crewe, Cheshire
    Job Type:
    Contract

    Development Engineer. Location: Crewe, Cheshire. Duration: To start ASAP until 31/01/2025 - Likely extension. Pay Rate: £40.00 per hour Umbrella/LTD. Hours: Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week. Working Pattern: Hybrid - Onsite 2/3 days per week. Adecco is an employment consultancy. We put … more

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  35. Components Engineer

    Posted a week ago by Adecco

    Remote job
    Salary:
    £40.00/hour
    Location:
    Crewe, Cheshire
    Job Type:
    Contract

    Components Engineer. Location: Crewe, Cheshire. Duration: To start ASAP until 31/01/2025 - Likely extension. Pay Rate: £40.00 per hour Umbrella/LTD. Hours: Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week. Working Pattern: Hybrid - Onsite 2/3 days per week. Adecco is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, … more

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  36. Site Administrator

    Posted a week ago by Vital Human Resources

    Salary:
    £15 - £18/hour
    Location:
    Lostock Gralam, Cheshire West and Chester
    Job Type:
    Contract, Temporary

    You will be responsible for all admin duties regarding site materials for a large construction project. The role will be based in the on site offices and you will work with the project team to manage the materials on site. The role will involve. Filing, preparation of documents. Data Entry. Other … more

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  37. MET Technician

    Posted a week ago by Perfect Placement

    Salary:
    £39,000 - £43,000/annum
    Location:
    Warrington
    Job Type:
    Permanent

    MET Technician / MET Fitter. Warrington. Basic up to £39,000. Bonus up to £43,000. Monday - Friday hours, no weekends - Flexible start and finish times. 45 Hours a week Our Motor Trade Client is a busy well-established main dealer based in Warrington and they require an experienced MET Technician / … more

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  38. Panel Beater

    Posted a week ago by Perfect Placement

    Salary:
    £39,000 - £43,000/annum
    Location:
    Warrington
    Job Type:
    Permanent

    Panel Beater / Panel Technician. Warrington. Basic up to £39,000. Bonus up to £43,000. Monday - Friday hours, no weekends - Flexible start and finish times. 45 Hours a weekWe are currently recruiting for a Panel Beater in the Warrigton area. Our Client has a requirement for a Panel Beater to join … more

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  39. Rigger

    Posted a week ago by Integrate Engineering Resources

    Salary:
    £21.27 - £38.29/hour + Lodge, Travel / Radius, Bonus
    Location:
    Northwich, Cheshire West and Chester
    Job Type:
    Contract

    Position: Rigger. Location: Northwich, Cheshire. Start Date: 10th May. Hours: Monday-Sunday, 7:00-19:00. Shifts: Day shifts. Duration: 2 weeks. PAYE Pay Rates: Blue Book Grade 5. Days: 1st 38 Hrs Mon-Fri: £21.27/hr + Hol Pay. O/T 1: £29.78/hr. O/T 2: £38.29/hr. Hourly Bonus. Travel & Fare / Radius … more

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  40. Paint Sprayer

    Posted a week ago by Perfect Placement

    Salary:
    £39,000 - £43,000/annum
    Location:
    Warrington
    Job Type:
    Permanent

    Paint Sprayer / Paint Technician. Warrington. Basic up to £39,000. Bonus up to £43,000. Monday - Friday hours, no weekends - Flexible start and finish times. 40 Hours a week Our Client, a busy Automotive well-established main dealer body shop in Warrington, is seeking a skilled Paint Sprayer / … more

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  41. SMART Repairer

    Posted a week ago by Perfect Placement

    Salary:
    £32,000 - £38,000/annum
    Location:
    Warrington
    Job Type:
    Permanent

    SMART Repairer. Basic - £32,000. Bonus - £38,000. Monday - Friday hours, no weekends - Flexible start and finish times. 40 Hours a week SMART Repairer required for our Client's busy well-established main dealer body shop. Our Client is located in well-established main dealer body shop and they are … more

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  42. Alloy Wheel Technician

    Posted a week ago by Perfect Placement

    Salary:
    £28,000 - £32,000/annum
    Location:
    Warrington
    Job Type:
    Permanent

    Alloy Wheel Technician. Warrington. Basic - £28,000. Bonus - £32,000. Monday - Friday hours, no weekends - Flexible start and finish times. 40 Hours a week My Client, a busy well-established main dealer body shop in Warrington is looking for an alloy wheel technician to add to their team of highly … more

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  43. Train Driver - LNW/ Crewe (flexible contract)

    Posted a week ago by Colas Rail

    Featured job
    Location:
    Crewe
    Job Type:
    Contract

    At Colas Rail, we have over one hundred years of experience in delivering major innovations across our sector. Every day, thousands of train run on tracks built or maintained by Colas Rail. We deliver on the challenges set by a rapidly changing railway environment - constantly seeking to adapt our … more

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  44. Welder

    Posted a week ago by Vantrunk Ltd

    Location:
    WA16, Appleton Thorn, Warrington
    Job Type:
    Permanent

    Welder. Location: Warrington, Cheshire, WA16 0SD. Salary: £14.57 per hour + Benefits. Contract: Permanent, Full time. Hours of Work: Monday to Thursday 07.00 to 16.00 Friday 07.00 to 12.00. Benefits. Competitive Salary. Holidays starting at 28 days per year rising to 33 days (inclusive of public … more

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  45. Whole Vehicle Engineer

    Posted a week ago by Adecco

    Remote job
    Salary:
    £31.00 - £35/hour
    Location:
    Crewe, Cheshire
    Job Type:
    Contract

    🌟 Join Our Clients Team: Weight Management Engineer 🌟. Position: Engineer - Weight Management. Location: Crewe (Hybrid working available. Rate: Up to £35ph (Outside IR35. Adecco Recruitment are currently seeking a Engineer to join of one of our prestigious automotive clients based in Crewe. Our … more

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  46. Snr Project Design Engineer

    Posted a week ago by JMT Engineering Recruitment

    Remote job
    Salary:
    £55,000 - £65,000/annum Market leading benefits & holidays
    Location:
    Runcorn, Cheshire
    Job Type:
    Permanent

    Snr Project Design Engineer - Machine & Process Automation. £55,000 - £65,000 / award winning pension / excellent bonus / 35 days + B/Hs. You will be working for a global business who are world leader in their field (call JMT to discuss). This is an engineering role that can offer a lot of … more

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  47. Materials Engineer (Ceramics)

    Posted a week ago by Rise Technical Recruitment

    Salary:
    £35,000 - £45,000/annum Bonus + Excellent Company Benefits
    Location:
    Crewe, Cheshire
    Job Type:
    Permanent

    Materials Engineer (Ceramics. £35'000 - £45'000 + Bonus + Excellent Company Benefits. Crewe, Cheshire (Commutable from: Stoke-On-Trent, Newcastle-Under-Lyme, Market Drayton, Whitchurch, Nantwich, Northwich, Congleton, Macclesfield. Are you a Materials Engineer, with experience in Technical … more

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  48. Contracts Manager

    Posted a week ago by Morson Talent

    Salary:
    £35,000 - £42,000/annum
    Location:
    Warrington
    Job Type:
    Permanent

    Job Title: Contracts Manager. Department: Industrial Dust Extraction Division. Reporting to: General Manager Industrial Dust Extraction Division. Our client is currently looking for Contracts Manager to join our team. Reporting directly to the General Manager of our Industrial Extraction Division. … more

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  49. Project Administrator & Doc Controller

    Posted a week ago by Keltbray Group

    Location:
    Preston on the Hill, Borough of Halton
    Job Type:
    Permanent

    Project Administrator & Document Controller. Objective. To support the Project Manager with all administrative duties ensuring all works. are compliant with respect to; Project Delivery, Commercial Applications and Health & Safety. Duties. Create work packs to include. Collation of completion packs … more

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  50. Night Shift Stores Person

    Posted a week ago by Astute Technical Recruitment Ltd

    Location:
    Ellesmere Port, Cheshire
    Job Type:
    Contract

    Astute's EPC Power team is partnering with a leading EPC Contractor within the UK Power Industry to recruit a Night Shift Stores Person on a 6 months contract basis for their Energy from Waste plant in Ellesmere Port. The Night Shift Stores Person will come with a competitive hourly rate (CIS). Key … more

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