Location: Leicester

Duration: Permanent

Start Date: Immediate

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum DoE

Job Description: 

Robert Hurst Group is looking for a plumber for our client permanently in the Leicester area. You will install and maintain commercial, residential and industrial projects in and around Leicester.

Position Details:

• Location: Leicester
• Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 07:30 - 16:00
• Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum

Key Responsibilities:

• Plumbing, pipe maintenance, and repair
• Delivering excellent customer service at all times
• Overseeing project delivery by interpreting technical drawings and proactively addressing site-level issues
• Collaborating closely with the site manager and on-site team
• Managing materials procurement to ensure smooth project timelines
• Communicating effectively with the project manager and team members for successful project completion
• Demonstrating strong communication skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team

Our client is looking for:

• Proven experience in plumbing and pipework
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive attitude
• A commitment to delivering exceptional customer service
• Team player with excellent communication skills

Our client is offering:

• Overtime opportunities
• 28 days holiday 
• Competitive salary package
• Opportunities for overtime to increase your earnings
• Supportive team environment with opportunities for professional growth

If this role interests you, either:

Complete the form below.

Call Nathaniel Day on 01256 817878

Send your CV to nday@roberthurstltd.co.uk.

Location: UK-wide

Duration: Permanent

Start Date: Immediate

Salary: £45K - £65K+ DoE

Job Description: 

Project Managers (Ductwork bias a must.) is required ASAP. Capable of running £1 million + projects, holds APM/Prince or similar project methodology certification, valid CSCS Card, must be able to use a programme and interpret its output (MS Project preferable), must have experience running projects without site QS – strong commercial focus.

Independent thinker with a strong customer focus. Strong contracting skills – maximizing opportunities where possible and minimizing risk. Must be prepared to work away if needed. Experience with Earned Value Management is desirable. Project forecasting (costs to complete/schedule/cost variance) experience required.

Qualification / Cards: 

• APM/Prince or similar
• valid CSCS Card
• (MS Project preferable)

Additional Information: 

• car allowance
• medical insurance

Contact: 

For more information, call us at +44 (0)1256 817878. To apply for this vacancy, contact Lee Poynter atlpoynter@roberthurstltd.co.uk or complete the application form below, and we will contact you.

Location: Leighton Buzzard

Duration: Permanent

Start Date: Immediate

Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 (can go higher DOE)

Would suit:  Estimating Engineer / Process Planner / Production Planner / Process Engineer / Contract Review Engineer or Engineer wanting a change.

Are you an experienced Mechanical Engineer, Production Planner or Sales / Estimating Engineer with CNC Machining knowledge, working with various types of metals? 

Could you produce customer quotations to deadlines, successfully plan machining operation sequences and understand and identify efficient machining methods?

Then this is the opportunity for you!

A long-established, reputable engineering company based in Leighton Buzzard, which has a family feel a personable culture and a strong focus on relationships, service, and customer satisfaction. 

We care for our people and focus on building the right team with the right personalities, providing help and training where needed. 

We have excellent employee longevity and loyalty and provide long-term opportunities for personal and professional growth in a friendly, fast-paced, and enjoyable environment. 

Our Vision – To be the BEST, not the biggest! 

We are the market leader in the manufacture of low volume, high quality, tubular and threaded components for various sectors, including Aerospace, F1, Oil & Gas and Defense industries, and we are looking for a SALES / ESTIMATING ENGINEER with CNC Machining knowledge to join our Sales team on a full time, permanent basis. 

You will play a crucial role within a growing sales team.

This would suit a Sales Estimator, Engineering Sub-contract Buyer / Expeditor, or previously experienced CNC machinist who is looking for a new challenge in an office environment where they can apply their excellent IT and communication skills to a customer-focused role.  

Responsibilities

• Dealing with and processing of sales orders, enquiries, queries and quotes
• Receiving sales orders and liaising with customers regarding product specifications, order detail, delivery, and special arrangements
• Regular liaison with customers building great customer relationships
• Receive, review, and reply to Customer RFQ’s and their technical queries. 
• Create timely and accurate estimates and quotations from customer enquiries and technical drawings.
• Liaising with customers over the phone and via email, regarding technical and non-technical questions, providing a client-centric service.
• Producing quotations to deadlines – estimating all machining, materials, and inspection times for in-house elements and incorporate externally sourced elements such as sub-contract when applicable, developing new and existing supplier relationships.
• Understand and identify machining methods of manufacture and select accurate cycle times (CNC Turning & Boring experience a distinct advantage)
• Liaise with Production, Engineering and Quality teams to ensure accuracy and feasibility.

Experience and Qualities Required:

• Effective time management skills with the ability to prioritise.      
• Extensive experience within precision engineering is required with extensive knowledge of machine capabilities / machining practices working with various metals.
• The ability to read and translate technical drawings is essential.
• Accuracy and attention to detail is key to success.
• Computer literacy is essential.
• Excellent interpersonal, communicative, listening, and negotiation skills.
• A pride in your work and a keen interest in the company’s resulting performance.
• Loyalty, commitment and drive to enhance the performance of the business.
• Ability to use own initiative as well as working collaboratively as part of a team.

Contact: 

For more information, call us at +44 (0)1256 817878. To apply for this vacancy, contact Jorge Harrow at jharrow@roberthurstltd.co.uk or complete the application form below, and we will contact you.

Location: Bristol

Duration: Permanent

Start Date: 

Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 DoE

Job Overview

You will be taking the lead in providing technical support to our customers and internally supporting the estimating team and project delivery on our Control Systems projects. While you will be a part of the technical team, you will work closely with the project coordinator daily. The Project Co-Ordinator is responsible for the administration and delivery of projects, and your role will be to take the lead on all technical elements of the projects. You will be the in-house expert on our Control System. This can range from reviewing specifications, drawings, schematics and other documentation, raising quotes, attending design meetings, attending sites, or liaising with customers to resolve technical issues. The role is predominantly office-based, but there will be a requirement to travel to visit customers on-site or at their offices, where necessary.

• Review specifications for control systems and supply the necessary information to our estimating team and controls partner to raise a compliant quote and advise customers if compliance cannot be met.
• Liaise with our controls partner on the technical aspects of projects and provide internal technical support to the rest of the business.
• Be the main point of contact for customers on our control systems and provide technical expertise and support.
• Build and maintain good working relationships with our customers, most of our business is repeat customers.
• Proactively identify gaps in our products and/or services to support our company ethos of ‘CANI’ (Continuous and Never-ending Improvement) and product development.
• Take an active role in the continuous improvement of our processes by monitoring project delivery and customer experience.
• Develop and maintain project and technical documentation, such as updating schematics and data sheets.
• Build and keep up-to-date knowledge on Building Regulations, National Standards and Industry Best Practices’.
• Knowledge sharing across the technical and wider business to ensure a joined-up strategy.
• Ensure projects are delivered within scope with adherence to specifications and compliant.
• Attend design meetings via teams/in person.
• Liaise with the commissioning teams to help resolve issues.
• Work with the Project Co-Ordinator on the technical aspects of projects.
• Complete Technical Submittals.
• Arrange RAMS & commissioning statements.
• Attend pre-commissioning site visits and fault-finding site visits.
• Liaise with all levels of people within a business and the confidence to not be a ‘yes’ person.
• Deliver CPD training to customers.
• Involvement during the full lifecycle of the project from quote to completion.
• Resolve issues as necessary.

Essential Skills/Experience:

• Innovation and forward-thinking.
• Working knowledge of control systems such as fire alarms or an electrical background
• Be able to effectively communicate technical information to less technical audience
• Confident liaising with all levels of seniority within a business and able to build good customer relationships
• Proactive, conscientious & diligent
• Demonstrable experience in problem solving and resolving multi-level issues
• Attention to detail and multitasking abilities
• Contractually aware with strong commercial judgement 
• Flexible, willing to learn and able to react to changing priorities and deadlinesPresentation skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills

Contact: 

For more information, call us at +44 (0)1256 817878. To apply for this vacancy, contact Jorge Harrow at jharrow@roberthurstltd.co.uk or complete the application form below, and we will contact you.

Location: Leighton Buzzard

Duration: Permanent

Start Date: Immediate

Salary: £32,000 - £38,000 + plus shift allowance

Are you an experienced CNC Turner looking to work for a more established local manufacturing business? Do you have a passion for precision engineering, an excellent understanding of the turning process, and the ability to work with tight tolerances and surface finishes? Our client is a long-established business that specialises in manufacturing low-volume, high-quality, tubular and threaded components for various sectors, including the Aerospace, Oil & Gas and Defense industries. Due to continuous expansion, we are actively hiring an experienced CNC Turner to expand our engineering team.

Experience Required:

• Proven time served experience in programming, setting and operating 2 axis turning machines.
• Ability to write new CNC programs long hand at the machine with little or no supervision. 
• Experience programming using ‘Manual Guide i’ software.
• Experience programming using G codes.
• Also, editing prewritten programs, the full machine setup including material, tooling, speeds, feeds.
• Carry out in-process inspection using measuring equipment.
• Producing one off, as well as low to medium volume precision parts in a range of hard and soft metals.
• Excellent working knowledge of 2 axis CNC machines, cutting speeds and feeds, geometric tolerances.
• Solid understanding of interpreting engineering drawings and standards.
• Experience of Fanuc controls would be advantageous.
• Have a strong working history within the manufacturing industry within a machine shop environment.
• Have a hands-on, quality driven, positive, self-motivated manner in order to be able to hit the ground running.
• Confident in working on parts up to ¢300mm x 3m in length, using lifting equipment provided as some of our work can be large. Hoist training will also be provided.

Package and Benefits:

• Free Onsite Parking
• Salary depending on experience, range £32k-£38k per annum (late shift will have a premium of time plus a third)
• The position is full-time and permanent, and an immediate start is available. 
• Day Shift Hours are Monday – Thursday 8am – 5pm, Friday 8am – 2.30pm.
• Late Shift Hours are Monday – Wednesday 4.30pm – 3.30am, Thursday 4.30pm – 1.30am. 
• Holidays are 28 including Bank Holidays + extra bonus holiday days over the Christmas Period, to ensure a full shutdown.
• Government Pension Scheme 
• Health Care Scheme
• Excellent working conditions

Contact: 

For more information, call us at +44 (0)1256 817878. To apply for this vacancy, contact Jorge Harrow at jharrow@roberthurstltd.co.uk or complete the application form below, and we will contact you.

Location: London / Essex

Duration: Permanent

Start Date: Immediate

Salary: £45,000 – £55,000 DoE + Benefits

Job Description: 

My well-established client is seeking a Commercial Gas Engineer to join their team.

You will work on several contract sites in the Essex and London area.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

• A commercial Gas ticket is required
• Previous experience working in a similar role
• Ability to work independently with good problem-solving skills
• Must be familiar with and able to install/commission a variety of manufacturers’ boilers
• A full UK driving license is required
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate well verbally and in writing
• CSCS card
• Right to Work in the UK
• Recent DBS check (or be willing to undertake one)
• To be able to understand pipework schematic drawings and fabricate from drawings when available.

Salary and Package Details:

• Uniform and PPE provided
• Salary according to experience
• Paid overtime at standard company rate
• Company vehicle and fuel card provided
• Pension scheme
• Mobile phone and tablet

Contact: 

For more information, please call Michaela Samet at 07497 480088, email msamet@roberthurstltd.co.uk or complete the application form below.

Location: Surrey

Duration: Permanent

Start Date: Immediately

Salary: £50-60k DoE

Job Description: 

My client based in Surrey is looking for an HVAC AC / Ductwork Project Manager.

• Manage commercial kitchen contracts from acceptance of the order to the completion of the contract.
• Produce quality and health & safety plans.
• Arrange procurement activities as required (plant, subcontractors etc.).
• Attend site meetings and monitor progress and product reports as required.
• Supervise the applicable site teams.
• Prepare valuations and variations as required in liaison with the team.

Qualification / Cards: 

Qualifications required: CSCS and Project Management Experience.

Contact: 

For more information, please call Michaela Samet at 07497 480088, email msamet@roberthurstltd.co.uk or complete the application form below.

Location: Bradford-based with nationwide travel

Duration: Permanent

Start Date: Immediate

Salary: £20-£22 per hour

Job Description: 

RHL are looking for Plumbers and Pipefitters on behalf of our client. Applicants must be in commutable distance to the Bradford area and happy to Lodge away for nationwide projects.

• Must hold a valid Blue CSCS card.
• Willingness to travel away from home for projects

Additional Information: 

• Competitive hourly rates.
• A chance to work on diverse and exciting projects.
• Stability in a permanent position

If this role interests you, either:

Complete the form below.

Call Nathaniel Day on 01256 817878

Send your CV to nday@roberthurstltd.co.uk.

Location: Basingstoke

Duration: Permanent

Start Date: Immediate

Salary:  £25,000 - £30,000

Job Description: 

About the Role:

Are you a meticulous, super-organised customer service pro with the knack for handling multiple projects like a champ? If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are ready to bring your expertise to a new team, our client wants to meet you! 

Our client is looking for an experienced Internal Account Manager to join their dynamic team in Basingstoke. In this role, you'll be the go-to contact for our clients, ensuring they receive exceptional customer service and top-tier branding solutions. Your ability to balance multiple projects, stay detail-focused, and tackle challenges with confidence will be key to your success.

What You'll Need: 

• An appreciation for keeping clients informed at all times and keeping records up to date.
• Grit, forward thinking and resourcefulness towards always finding a solution.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare accurate and timely customer estimates
• Create detailed works orders for production to follow
• Translate project briefs into actionable internal work orders
• Serve as the bridge between the customer and production teams
• Owning projects from start to finish and keeping clients updated

What We're Looking For:

• Proven experience in customer service and project management
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to work independently and manage your time efficiently
• Excellent organisational skills with a keen eye for detail
• Experience with MIS & CRM systems
• A problem-solving mindset

We live by our core values: Fun, Improving, Respectful, Resourceful, and Empowering. If you're a driven, organised individual with a passion for customer service and project management, we’d love to hear from you!

Contact: 

For more information, call us at +44 (0)1256 817878. To apply for this vacancy, contact Jorge Harrow at jharrow@roberthurstltd.co.uk or complete the application form below, and we will contact you.

Location: London + Southeast

Duration: Permanent

Start Date: Immediately

Salary: £16.00ph - £19.00ph D.O.E

Job Description: 

• Minimum Level 2 qualified air conditioning engineer.
• Experienced (3 years +) mobile engineer used to working in London and the South East.
• Splits/VRV/VRF experience and a good general HVAC and ventilation systems knowledge. The experience of chillers/packaged units would be beneficial.
• A keen and enthusiastic engineer who can work solely or as part of a small team.
• Experience with small installations would be beneficial but not a necessity.
• Call out rota, which is currently 1 in 7 weeks.
• Ideally, it should be someone located in or around London and the home counties, although not too far from the home counties.
• Revising the rate according to experience, technical ability, and suitability is also available. Full door-to-door travel is also included in this package.

Contact: 

For more information or to apply for this vacancy, contact Daniel Davey at 01256 817878, email ddavey@roberthurstltd.co.uk, or complete the application form below.

Location: Maidstone

Duration: Temp to Perm Opportunity

Start Date: Immediate

Salary: £18 Per Hour

Job Description: 

Are you an experienced HGV Class 2 driver? Ready to take on a new challenge in the new year? We’re hiring skilled Class 2 drivers to operate DISAB vehicles for our well-established client.

Requirements:

• Valid HGV Class 2 license
• Commitment to long shifts and a positive attitude
• Reliability and a focus on safety

Our client is offering:

• Competitive pay rate
• Local work based in Maidstone
• Be part of a professional, supportive team
• Temp to Perm: Secure your future with us!

Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity! Apply today to secure a new role for 2025.

Contact: 

For more information or to apply for this position, please call David Page at 01256 817878 / dpage@roberthurstltd.co.uk or complete the form below.

Location: Southwest London
Salary: Up to £55,000 DOE 
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Call-Out Rota: Out-of-hours (1 in 6) 

Robert Hurst Group is looking for a Commercial Gas Engineer for our client. You’ll bring your skills to various projects, supporting a reputable, long-established company dedicated to quality service and career development.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform planned service work on commercial and domestic combustion appliances, including boilers, water heaters, plumbing, and HVAC equipment.
• Install and replace HVAC appliances, pipework, and plumbing as part of small works projects.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot faults in heating systems to ensure smooth operation.
• Maintain accurate service records using internal systems.
• Participate in an out-of-hours emergency call-out rota to support client needs.

Skills and Experience Required:

• Proven experience with commercial and domestic heating systems, including HVAC installation and maintenance.
• Commercial Gas Safe certification (essential).
• Strong understanding of plumbing and pipework installation.
• Experience with both residential and commercial heating system installations.
• Ability to develop RAMS and Safe Systems of Work.
• Excellent communication skills and commitment to customer care.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across London.
• Must be happy to undergo Enhanced DBS check

Salary and Benefits:

• Competitive salary with overtime opportunities based on experience.
• Full support with specialist tools, fuel card, PDA, PPE, travel time, and mobile phone provided.
• Pension scheme with a 4% employer contribution via salary sacrifice.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and opportunities for training and professional development.
• Join a respected and supportive company offering long-term career progression.

If this role interests you, either:

• Call Nathaniel on 01256 817878
• Send your CV to nday@roberthurstltd.co.uk.
• Complete the form below.

Location: Stevenage

Duration: Permanent

Start Date: Immediate 

Salary: £11.50ph - £12.00ph D.O.E

COMPANY INFORMATION:

• Reputable and well-established Building Services company specialising in M&E Engineering, including commercial gas and HVAC maintenance
• Close working relationships with high-profile clients, meaning long-term contracts and security
• Dedicated to all aspects of maintenance and repair on a wide range of appliances, including commercial boilers/burners, oil, chillers, air conditioning
• Operating a mobile team of mobile engineers with various skills across the UK
• Excellent reputation for delivering quality and high standards of service
• Leading organisation in M&E Building Maintenance, Air Conditioning and Commercial/Domestic Heating

CANDIDATE INFORMATION:

• Demonstrable experience working within a helpdesk, customer services or call centre environment, previously preferred
• To be organised, with good attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast-paced/pressured Service Desk environment
• Self-motivated with the ability to set oneself tasks when working in a team, as well as individually
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Good time management skills to work under pressure and to deadlines
• Pro-active with the ability to think on your feet and for yourself
• Demonstrate sound decision-making when taking responsibility for tasks
• Accurate data entry skills

JOB INFORMATION:

• General administration/office duties, including preparing documents, producing files and filing
• Incoming phone calls & emails over various inboxes
• Allocation of works to engineers based in the South-East of the UK
• Working to response times to meet contractual SLA agreements
• Monitoring dashboard data to ensure we are meeting contractual SLAs
• Jobsheet processing, including forwarding completed reports to clients & uploading to customer portals
• Requesting site access and arranging Permits for shopping centres, landlord-managed buildings, etc. Job Type: Temp-to-Perm (for the correct candidate, subject to the development of the team)

Contact:

For more information or to apply for this vacancy, contact Daniel Davey at 01256 817878, email ddavey@roberthurstltd.co.uk, or complete the application form below.

Salary: £32,000 - £38,000 (Dependent on Experience)
Contract: Permanent
Location: Bristol

Robert Hurst Group are looking for a skilled and experienced Plumber/Pipefitter to join our client’s team in Bristol. This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated professional seeking a permanent position with an immediate start.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Installing 1st and 2nd fix plumbing systems in flexible and rigid copper/stainless steel.
• Above-ground soil and waste system installation.
• Installing press pipe fitting systems.
• Boiler/plant room installations.
• Fitting luxury sanitary ware.
• Working on heating and hot/cold water systems.
• Installing screwed iron pipework.

Requirements:

• A current DBS check (or willingness to undergo one).
• A full, valid UK driver’s license (maximum 3 points).
• Physical fitness to carry out a variety of tasks.
• A blue CSCS card is desired

Our client is offering:

• £32,000 - £38,000 (DOE).
• Overtime Opportunities: Boost your earnings with regular OT availability.
• Development: Access to a dedicated training and upskilling matrix.
• A company van (personal use allowed), iPhone, and full PPE.
• Sick pay
• Pension contributions via the NEST scheme.
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays.

For more information or to apply for this position, please call Nathaniel Day at  +44 (0)7852 698240 /  nday@roberthurstltd.co.uk or complete the form below.

Location: WAKEFIELD 

Duration: Permanent

Start Date: Immediate

Salary: UP TO 45K 

Job Description:

Our client is looking for a contracts engineer to join their team based in Wakefield. They are ideally looking for someone with experience in a similar role or the same role.

Skills required:

• 2D AutoCad Proficient
• LEV Design experience
• Site surveyance experience
• understanding of sheet metal work
• Project management skills

The salary will depend on experience and is up to 45k a year, including an annual bonus of up to 2k.

Will have access to a company car or van and will be given a company laptop and phone.

Monday - Friday shift pattern, with a 13.30 finish on a Friday

If you are interested, then please call Sean at RHL on 01256 817878

Qualification / Cards:

• 2D AutoCad proficient  FULL CLEAN DRIVERS LICENCE

Contact:

For more information or to apply for this position, please call Sean Moore at 07539 741914 / smoore@roberthurstltd.co.uk or complete the form below.