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Join a dynamic engineering team where your expertise in Control, Electrical & Instrumentation de... Join a dynamic engineering team where your expertise in Control, Electrical & Instrumentation design will play a key role in delivering complex industrial projects.Our Client has a requirement for a CE&I Engineer, who will be required to work on a contract basis in Cumbria.Role Purpose: Ensure design deliverables are effectively planned, coordinated and completed in line with relevant standards.Work closely with project teams and multidisciplinary engineering functions.Liaise regularly with onsite electrical, construction teams and subcontractors.Efficiently manage personal workload whilst providing support and guidance to apprentices.Contribute to the successful delivery of ongoing engineering projects. Job Role Responsibilities: Produce and coordinate CE&I design deliverables in accordance with applicable standards and procedures.Collaborate daily with project teams, engineering disciplines, construction personnel and subcontractors.Support the planning and execution of engineering activities to agreed schedules.Manage workload effectively to ensure project requirements are met.Assist in the development and mentoring of apprentices where required.Attend site as required to support project activities and stakeholder engagement.Work independently as well as part of a wider engineering team. Experience / Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications: Proven experience working as a CE&I Engineer.Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.Proficient in the use of AutoCAD.Proficient in the use of Amtech.Strong document writing and technical reporting skills.Emergency lighting design experience would be beneficial but is not essential.Ability to attend site as and when required.Access to office facilities for project delivery requirements.Ideally capable of working autonomously when attending operational plant environments. Company informationAt First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates. We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for CE&I Engineers looking for new employment.As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.

Take Control of Critical Work Activities and Help Deliver Safe, Compliant OperationsOur Client has a... Take Control of Critical Work Activities and Help Deliver Safe, Compliant OperationsOur Client has a requirement for a Permit & Isolation Coordinator, who will be required to work on a contract basis in Barrow-in-Furness.Role Purpose: Manage Safe Systems of Work (SSoW) processes to ensure work activities are safely planned, authorised, and executed.Coordinate and govern permit-to-work and isolation processes in line with company procedures and Operating Integrity (OI) requirements.Chair daily SSoW meetings, including verification and SIMOPS reviews, ensuring alignment of activities and effective risk communication.Act as Issuing Authority, ensuring permits are robust, risk assessed, and correctly implemented.Prepare, control, and assure Isolation Control Certificates (ICCs).Audit and review isolation integrity to prevent loss of containment events.Support the Control of Work Supervisor in delivering Operating Integrity requirements.Maintain ownership of work control system governance, ensuring data accuracy, compliance, and effective housekeeping.Ensure safe, compliant, and efficient execution of work activities across site operations. Job Role Responsibilities: Manage day-to-day SSoW processes and chair daily verification and SIMOPS meetings.Ensure alignment of work activities and risk controls.Act as Issuing Authority for permits and ensure compliance with permit procedures.Maintain high standards of permit quality and control.Prepare and manage Isolation Control Certificates (ICCs).Conduct LTI audits and isolation reviews.Ensure integrity of isolations and prevention of loss of containment.Support the Control of Work Supervisor in the delivery of Operating Integrity requirements.Ensure compliance with Operating Integrity standards and procedures.Contribute to assurance activities and continuous improvement initiatives.Coordinate simultaneous operations to minimise risk.Ensure clear communication of hazards and controls.Intervene where conflicts or risks are identified.Maintain ownership of work control system accuracy and housekeeping.Ensure data integrity and compliance with system requirements.Maintain accurate and reliable work control records.Ensure adherence to Safe Systems of Work and company procedures.Identify and address non-compliance issues.Support audits and assurance activities.Drive improvements in Control of Work and permit processes.Promote operational discipline and best practice.Support lessons learned activities and system enhancements.Undertake any other associated duties as reasonably required. Experience / Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications: Demonstrable record in Health, Safety and Environment management and compliance with relevant legislation.IOSH and other relevant competencies appropriate to the role.Demonstrable experience in petrochemical process operations or maintenance.Strong understanding of process safety, operational hazards, and associated procedures.Proven ability to drive innovation, continuous improvement, and positive change across a diverse workforce.Experience coaching and supporting individuals through operational change.Practical experience and understanding of terminal process plant operations and technologies.Technical knowledge and experience of Permit to Work systems.BTEC Ordinary Certificate or equivalent in an engineering discipline.Engineering Apprenticeship with associated experience and qualifications (ONC or equivalent minimum) desirable.Degree-level qualification or equivalent desirable. Company informationAt First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates. We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for Permit & Isolation Coordinator looking for new employment.As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.

Engineering Authority - Drive Engineering Excellence and Technical Assurance Across Critical AssetsO... Engineering Authority - Drive Engineering Excellence and Technical Assurance Across Critical AssetsOur Client has a requirement for a Engineering Authority, who will be required to work on a contract basis in Barrow-in-Furness.Role Purpose: Act as the designated Engineering Authority with authority to approve, challenge, or reject engineering decisions.Act as custodian of engineering standards and asset engineering documentation, ensuring compliance and providing recommendations for derogations and dispensations.Develop, implement, and continuously improve the Technical Authority Framework.Maintain overall ownership of the scope and quality of Safety & Environmental Critical Element (SECE) performance standards.Ensure performance standards are correctly allocated to the appropriate Technical Authority.Identify, assess, and manage technical risks, ensuring risks are reduced to ALARP (or equivalent).Lead or contribute to hazard identification and technical risk assessments.Ensure engineering decisions support safe operations, asset integrity, and lifecycle performance.Act as an escalation point for technical non-conformances and deviations.Support incident investigations through technical judgement and root cause analysis.Drive continuous improvement in engineering practices, tools, and governance.Manage engineering service contracts and vendor relationships.Act as a Lead Investigator using Kelvin TopSet investigation techniques.Undertake any other associated duties as reasonably required. Job Role Responsibilities: Provide technical assurance, governance, and decision-making authority for engineering activities.Ensure engineering activities remain safe, compliant, and aligned with company standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practice.Act as the ultimate technical decision-maker within the discipline.Manage technical risk across the asset lifecycle.Provide leadership and management to outsourced Technical Authority and Engineering service providers.Ensure safe operations and asset integrity through effective engineering governance.Support business requirements through technical leadership and investigation activities. Experience / Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications: Proven experience acting in a senior technical or assurance role.Strong knowledge of applicable engineering codes, standards, and regulatory frameworks.Demonstrated ability to make independent technical decisions under pressure.Deep technical expertise within an engineering discipline.Sound engineering judgement and professional integrity.Degree qualified in an Engineering or Technology discipline.Chartered Engineer status.Experience in event management and investigation methodologies such as Kelvin TopSet. Company informationAt First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates. We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for Engineering Authority looking for new employment.As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.

Ready for Your Next Challenge? Electrical Works Controller Opportunity AvailableOur Client has a req... Ready for Your Next Challenge? Electrical Works Controller Opportunity AvailableOur Client has a requirement for an Electrical Works Controller, who will be required to work on a contract basis in Cumbria.Role Purpose: Coordinate and oversee electrical construction activities within a highly regulated environment.Ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently, and in accordance with site procedures.Support the successful delivery of engineering and construction projects.Promote a strong safety culture and compliance with relevant regulations and standards. Job Role Responsibilities: Supervise and coordinate complex construction and engineering activities.Ensure all work is carried out in line with site procedures, safety requirements, and project objectives.Liaise with operational teams and contractors to facilitate safe execution of works.Support planning, coordination, and delivery of project activities.Maintain high standards of quality, safety, and compliance throughout all works. Experience / Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications: Minimum of 5 years' experience within a highly regulated industry environment.Demonstrable technical knowledge within a relevant construction or engineering discipline.Proven experience delivering, supervising, and coordinating complex construction activities.Strong understanding of safety culture, regulatory compliance, and CDM requirements.Previous experience within nuclear, defence, or other high-hazard industries.Security clearance preferred.P4 / P1 holder preferred.Access to relevant site systems, procedures, and working practices advantageous.Immediate availability desirable.Local to site desirable. Company InformationAt First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates. We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for an Electrical Works Controller looking for new employment.As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.