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 Senior Buyer Staff Opportunities – Northwest & Southwest UK! Position: Senior Buyer (Permanent...  Senior Buyer Staff Opportunities – Northwest & Southwest UK! Position: Senior Buyer (Permanent Staff) Locations:  Northwest: Kendal (Cumbria), Preston (Lancashire)Southwest: Devonport (Devon), Exeter (Devon)  Work Schedule: 3–4 days on site/office, 1–2 days hybrid Salary & Benefits: Attractive salary plus car allowance About the Role We’re looking for procurement professionals with subcontract and materials buying experience to join as Senior Buyer staff. The client is open to Buyers looking to step up to a Senior Buyer role, or experienced Senior Buyers. You will lead procurement across high-profile projects, working closely with project teams, suppliers, and subcontractors to deliver value, efficiency, and compliance. This is a permanent staff role with flexible working and a competitive salary plus car allowance. Key Responsibilities  Develop bid lists, perform due diligence, and manage procurement strategiesCollate and review subcontract and material quotationsLead supplier/subcontractor negotiations and chair Pre-let MeetingsOnboard new suppliers and subcontractors, ensuring complianceMonitor supplier performance, conduct audits, and implement frameworksBuild strategic supplier relationships and gather market intelligenceSupport and mentor junior Buyers  Who We’re Looking For  Experienced in subcontract and materials buyingMinimum 3 years’ procurement experience in construction/civil engineeringCIPS qualified or working towards itStrong negotiation, commercial, and analytical skillsFlexible, adaptable, and confident working in office and site environments  Why Join Us?  Permanent Senior Buyer staff roleLead subcontract and materials procurement on high-value projectsWork across Northwest (Kendal, Preston) and Southwest (Devonport, Exeter)Flexible working: 3–4 days on site/office, 1–2 days hybridAttractive salary plus car allowance  Staff Benefits:  Private medical care / healthcare coveragePension schemeLife assurance / life insuranceAnnual leave plus extra days (e.g., birthday off)Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing supportTraining and development opportunitiesCycle to Work scheme, shopping and leisure discountsFamily-friendly policies and recognition culture  Ready to take the next step in your procurement career? Apply today to secure your Senior Buyer staff role and make an impact on exciting projects across the UK! 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 a Senior Buyer 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.

Test and Commissioning Engineer- £35000 - £45000 + 4 day working week - SouthwestThe RoleAre you a T... Test and Commissioning Engineer- £35000 - £45000 + 4 day working week - SouthwestThe RoleAre you a Test and Commissioning Engineer who enjoys seeing your work go live and knowing you’ve made it perform exactly as intended? Would you value a role where you’re trusted on site, given real responsibility and can develop your technical expertise across varied projects?We are looking for a Test and Commissioning Engineer to join our Off Site Services team in the South-West. This is a hands-on role where you will play a key part in ensuring our systems are tested, verified and delivered to the highest standards.You will take ownership of bringing systems to life, from initial testing through to final handover. You will be trusted to work on site, solve problems and make sure everything performs exactly as it should.This role offers real variety. No two projects are the same and you will gain exposure to a wide range of systems, technologies and environments. You will also work closely with experienced colleagues, giving you the chance to build your knowledge and refine your skills.If you enjoy a role where you can see the results of your work, take pride in quality, and play a key part in successful project delivery, this position will suit you. Apply today and take the next step in your career with BW Controls.Key Responsibilities: Carry out Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT)Complete system start-up, calibration, integration testing and fault findingReview engineering drawings, wiring diagrams and control documentationConfigure and test control systems including PLCs, VSDs and instrumentationRecord all testing and commissioning activities in line with QMS standardsPrepare test plans, reports, and handover documentationSupport project delivery through site coordination and progress updatesFollow all health, safety and environmental procedures on siteIdentify improvements and share feedback with internal teams The CompanyB W Controls has over 30 years of experience delivering MEICA solutions within the water sector.We are a close-knit team of over 25 professionals where decisions are made quickly, ideas are listened to, and individuals have real influence. You will not be one of many layers — you will be a key part of how the business moves forward.The Benefits Varied and interesting project work across different sitesOpportunity to develop your technical skills furtherSupportive and knowledgeable team environmentClear processes and well-structured projectsA role where your work has real impact from start to finish The PersonTo succeed as a Test and Commissioning Engineer, you will have: NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering or similarExperience in testing and commissioning control systemsAbility to read and understand technical drawings and documentationStrong fault-finding and problem-solving skillsGood organisation and time managementConfidence working both independently and within a teamA professional approach when working on customer sites