Location: Basingstoke

Duration: Permanent

Start Date: Immediate 

Salary: £45K - £55K D.O.E

Job Description:

We are a leading automation engineering company based in Basingstoke, dedicated to innovation, excellence and sustainable growth. With a strong market presence and a commitment to high-quality solutions, we seek an ambitious and skilled professional to join our team.

This role offers the unique opportunity to progress to the director level and potentially acquire shares in the business, significantly impacting the company's future.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, and manage engineering projects from concept to completion following strategy, ensuring high-quality deliverables within budget and timelines.
• Effectively communicate the department strategy and progress to the management team and key stakeholders.
• Contribute to strategic planning and decision-making processes at the senior management level to continue developing the function.
• Build, develop, and mentor engineering and development teams, building on technical competence and fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, continuous improvement, and professional growth.
• Oversee the entire product development lifecycle, from design to development and implementing electro-mechanical and automation systems.
• Prioritise development tasks and manage resources to ensure timely project completion.
• Ensure robust quality assurance and testing processes are in place and that products are thoroughly tested to meet high quality and performance standards and comply with industry standards.
• Gather customer feedback, identify and evaluate market trends to ensure technology solutions meet the evolving need of our customers and the market, enhance the company’s product offerings and competitive edge.
• Lead the resolution of technical issues and challenges and develop contingency plans to address potential issues and minimise downtime.
• Manage the department effectively, optimising expenditure to ensure cost effectiveness and resource efficiency.
• Attend customer site(s) and meetings and lead in a technical capacity.
• Evaluate and manage relationships with external partners, suppliers and customers.
• Work to ISO 9001 2015 and Company health & safety standards
• Supporting and working towards the Company vision and values

Essential Experience/Qualifications:

• Educated to HNC / degree level in relevant engineering discipline.
• Demonstrable practical engineering experience, with a minimum of 5 years in a supervisory / managerial position and a strong background in automation systems
• Proven experience in managing engineering projects.
• Ability to work on multiple projects in various stages simultaneously.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think strategically.
• Demonstrated ability to manage project budgets and resources effectively.
• Ambition to progress and a keen interest in business development and strategic 

leadership. Desirable Experience:

• Professional engineering license or certifications
• Experience in a similar industry or with comparable engineering projects
• Knowledge and implementation of manufacturing best practices
• Understanding of emerging technologies and trends in the automation sector Key 

Skills:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Pragmatic approach to problem-solving.
• Sound electrical/mechanical appreciation.
• Ability to work to deadlines 
• Excellent organisation skills
• Experience using ERP software.
• I.T. Literate – Microsoft Office
• Commitment to continuous professional development and self-learning.

Qualification / Cards:

• Educated to HNC

Additional Information:

• Experience in using ERP software

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: London

Duration: Permanent

Start Date: Immediately

Salary: £70,000

Job Description:

We are looking for an experienced fire engineer to complete internal and external fire risk assessments that are both visual and fully intrusive. Advise clients on fire safety compliance within existing and new build schemes. 

Qualification / Cards:

• Electrical background, 

Additional Information:

• experienced with fire alarm systems, smoke detectors and sprinkler

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: Ipswich and surrounding areas.

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Hourly rate £DOE

Regular working hours shall be 42.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Due to continued expansion, my client is looking for several Drainage technicians to join their already successful team as they grow as a market leader within the drainage industry. 

The successful candidate must be comfortable working alone or as part of a team and capable of implementing and following strict health and safety procedures and processes. The individual must also be punctual, reliable, and have good organizational skills. You will be required to be on call for out-of-hours work and over weekends on a rota basis.

This role requires fitness and strength as you will be lifting manhole covers.

Desirable Experience and Qualifications:

• Understanding of different types of drain systems in use.
• Understanding of different drain materials
• HPWJ (High Pressure Water Jetting).
• Drain Surveying. 
• Using the latest Crawler cameras.
• Drain tracing equipment.
• Customer focused.
• Can use IT equipment.
• Understand Construction and drainage drawings.
• NRSWA Tickets. 
• Confined spaces trained.
• Can drive over 3.5T, 7.5T plus.
• Drain CCTV survey certificates. 
• Drain Lining. 
• Working on pumps.
• Electrical certificates.
• Experienced in drain lining/repairs.
• Off mains drainage experience. 

Essential Requirements:

• Hold a full UK manual driving license and be confident driving and working in and around central London.
• Willing to work away from time to time.
• They must be able to work independently and be part of a team.
• Capable to work in confined spaces.
• Clean DBS 

What we are offering:

• Competitive salary 
• Company vehicle
• Continuous training and development
• Company uniform and PPE 
• Great career advancements 
• Full Private healthcare 
• Access to the latest drainage equipment
• Increased Overtime rate 
• 22 days Holiday + Bank holidays 

You will be required to be on call for out-of-hours work and on weekends on a rota basis.

Working away, you will be given an allowance, and accommodation will be paid for.

Most works are conducted in Cambridgeshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, and Essex. You may be required to work outside these areas.

Contact:

For more information or to apply for this position, please call David Page at 07497 480107 / dpage@roberthurstltd.co.uk or complete the form below.

Location: London

Duration: Permanent

Start Date: Immediate 

Salary: £50K - £55K D.O.E

Job Description:

Overview 

Established in 1993, our client provides a full range of Mechanical & Electrical services for properties in London and the Home Counties. To summarise, we look after the building’s communal plant rooms (boilers, etc.) that serve the apartments or offices and sometimes the air conditioning plant and other services. 

We look after over 130 contract properties and undertake planned preventative maintenance and remedial works utilizing their commercial gas, auxiliary, and electrical engineers and a combination of over 20 specialist subcontractors covering Building Management Systems (BMS), Combined Heat and power (CHP) boilers, air conditioning, water treatment, hygiene, etc.

Following substantial growth across the business, we are now seeking a qualified and experienced Commercial Gas Engineer. The role will cover routine servicing on our contract sites, remedial and repairs, and installation.  This mobile position will require daily travel within London and the Home Counties (vehicle to be provided).  

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the installation of commercial gas boilers, cylinder replacements and mechanical equipment on a range of Commercial sites 
• Testing and commissioning a variety of heating systems
• Repair and diagnose faulty boilers.  
• Repairing or replacing other plants i.e. pumps, pipework, tanks, actuators, and valves 
• Working with the internal job management system for planning of works required 
• Carrying out PPM and reactive maintenance across our portfolio of clients  
• Servicing and replacing parts as required. 
• Accurate completion of all paperwork in connection with company policies, procedures, and legislation 
• Representing the company to the exceptionally high standard and reputation they have built.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience: 

The ideal candidate will be looking to invest in their professional development and the company.  You must be confident, professional and presentable in representing the company, and the following requirements are essential:

• Valid Commercial Gas Qualifications (Non-Domestic Air Heating Equipment, Overhead Plaque &Tube Converters, Direct Fired Appliances, Gas Installation Pipework, First Fix Commercial Pipework, Pipework Testing and Purging, Non-Domestic Testing and Purging up to and over 1m3, Non-Domestic Hot Water Boilers, Indirect Fired Heating Appliances)  
• Understand pipework schematic drawings and follow to install as per drawings when available.
• 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 
• Proven experience in a similar mobile commercial gas/heating engineering role 

Salary and Package Details:

• Salary according to experience 
• Paid overtime rate @ 1.5 x 
• £150/week standby rate when on call.
• Minimum 3 hr. callout cost to out-of-hours calls.
• Paid travel over 90 minutes. 
• Annual entitlement of 20 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays on joining (allocation increases to 25 days after completion of 1 year of service) 
• Company vehicle and fuel card 
• Pension scheme 
• Training and development support 
• Mobile phone and tablet 
• Uniform and PPE 
• Working hours will be 8:00 am—5:00 pm Monday through Friday, plus on-call/standby for evenings and weekends, based on a one-in-eight-week shift. 

Qualification / Cards:

• Fgas, Commercial Gas Experience

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: Basingstoke

Duration: Permanent

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: £13.50-£14.50 per hour DOE

Job Description:

POSITION SUMMARY: This position is responsible for the daily setup and operation of hydraulic CNC-controlled press brakes in a just-in-time fabrication shop with some assistance provided. He/she may be required to assist other operators as a helper on key work or machines as required. This is a cross-functional position within the Fabrication department. 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

1. Set up and operate a hydraulic press or punch for routine established work. 
2. Select the correct tooling for the job task with setup documents or supervisor/lead assistance. 
3. Load, install and correctly set up the tools required with some assistance from supervisor/lead. 
4. Perform assigned work to time standards and quality expectations. 
5. Safely operate a forklift to handle materials and completed work. 
6. Make routine decisions and use problem-solving to resolve basic manufacturing issues or seek assistance. 
7. Report and document basic material, production, and quality control issues. 
8. Maintain performance logbooks on assigned area equipment and report deficiencies to the maintenance team. 
9. Participate in equipment preventative maintenance at the operator level. 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Must have strong metal press forming and a basic fabrication background. 
• A minimum of 1 year experience in a manufacturing environment is strongly desired. 
• A basic knowledge and understanding of fabrication, hydraulic press, and/or punch operations, including basic set-up, is desired. 
• Competent at basic dimensional measuring and able to quickly learn precision measurement tools. 
• Demonstrated competency in basic shop math. 
• Basic ability to read and understand blueprints and other shop drawing aids. 
• Ability to work with various types of metal forming constraints with guidance. 
• Previous experience with overhead crane use is desired. 
• Ideally, you should have the ability to operate a forklift. 
• Flexible and responsive with a strong teamwork orientation. 
• Good verbal and written communication skills. 
• Desire to learn new skills and improve technical knowledge. 
• Strong orientation toward quality, safety and continuous improvement. 
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment and meet team expectations. 
• Commitment to quality and accuracy of work performed. 
• Demonstrated ability to implement or respond to change effectively. 
• Understanding and support of Company policies and procedures. 
• Safety-conscious behaviour. 

Work in a fast-paced industrial environment wearing hearing protection, vision protection, hard hat, steel-toed shoes and other appropriate protective clothing.

Additional Information:

• Working 7am-4pm Mon-Thurs, and 7am-12 noon Friday.

Contact:

For more information or to apply for this position, please call Kieran Chambers at 07497 480111 / kchambers@roberthurstltd.co.uk or complete the form below.

Salary Range: £38,092 - £42,389 per annum

Work Location: Winchester

Hours per week: up to 37 hrs per week (Part-time may be considered)

Contract Type: Permanent

The Role:

Our client is looking to employ a Building Risk and Compliance Adviser in a permanent position to join our Property Services team of multi-disciplinary construction professionals and specialist support staff delivering a range of property functions ranging from new build, refurbishments, and extensions through to maintenance and compliance activities.

As part of your role, you will assist with delivering a strategy to manage risks relating to buildings under the responsibility of property services (with a particular focus on building maintenance), providing the necessary assurance and evidence through a structured approach of checking, monitoring, auditing, and reporting.

You will ensure the work carried out by framework contractors meets the required quality and defined specifications, fulfilling the safety, statutory, and compliance obligations. In addition, you will support and build a culture of strong risk management and compliance through a collaborative approach. Ideally, you will have a background in commercial building maintenance with statutory and non-statutory compliance integral to that. You will have experience ensuring contractors deliver to keep your buildings safe and functional.

What can we offer you?

Our client is a flexible employer interested in making the most of your skills and offers a great work-life balance.

Competitive salary:

Our pay grades allow for salary progression, with steps within each grade. New staff usually begin on a step that takes account of their experience, and with good performance, progress a step each year to the

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: Aldershot

Duration: Permanent

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: £16.00-£22.00 per hour DOE

Job Description:

Our client is seeking an experienced CNC Turner Setter Operator for their established engineering company based in Aldershot, Hampshire.

Specialising in precision components for the Aerospace, Formula 1, Defence and Petro Chemical industries.

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Standard working hours are 8 am - 5 pm, and early finish is on Fridays.
• Flexible on working hours.

Contact:

For more information or to apply for this position, please call Kieran Chambers at 07497 480111 / kchambers@roberthurstltd.co.uk or complete the form below.

My client is looking for a Water Mist Project Manager for an established, LPCB Level 4 accredited fire sprinkler design, installation, and project management company that is looking to recruit a Sprinkler Project Manager to its team.

The Water Mist Project Manager role will involve project managing fire sprinkler installations across the North West.

To be considered for this position, you MUST have the following background,

• Gaseous suppression experience
• Fire Sprinkler Installation experience
• Managed Projects within the Fire Sprinkler industry
• Traditional fire sprinkler systems knowledge is needed.
• Financial reporting and cost management
• Firas OR LPCB accredited knowledge with examinations desirable
• Full UK Drivers Licence

Package and benefits:

• Salary is negotiable depending on experience. 
• Annual Leave – up to 34 days per year, including bank holidays, and close down for Christmas.
• Company Performance Bonus – our bonus scheme runs twice yearly in summer and winter.
• Company Car/Car Allowances—Our rates are competitive within our market, and we have a range of vehicles to suit and choose from.
• Private Health Care – protection for your health for you!
• Life Assurance – giving you peace of mind in the event of passing.
• Employee Assistance Program – that little extra support where you need it most.
• Wellbeing Events – various initiatives for team building and wellbeing.
• Long Service Awards range from meals to hotels and weekends away!
• Bespoke Development Programs – training and development that suits you, not just a tick in the box.
• Various Charity and Social Events – we genuinely care about others.
• Health Surveillance – caring about you and your health.

If you are interested in this Water Mist Project Manager's role, please apply with your up to date CV.

Contact:

For more information or to apply for this position, please call David Page at 07497 480107 / dpage@roberthurstltd.co.uk or complete the form below.

An air conditioning engineer is required for a well-established HVAC and refrigeration installation and servicing company.

Due to multiple projects awarded, they seek to recruit a reliable, professional Air Conditioning engineer to service their growing client base across the M4 corridor. 

In this role, you will be responsible for the service, maintenance, and commissioning of split, multi-split, VRV/VRF systems, refrigeration units, and AHUs at clients' sites.

You will also be required to cover reactive callouts in your area from time to time, including diagnosis and same-day repair of customers' systems wherever possible.

Essential skills:

• NVQ Level 2 & FGAS 2079
• Experience working on OEM brands – Daikin, Mitsubishi, Panasonic
• Fault finding 
• Install
• Service & Maintenance 
• Min 3-5 years of experience 

Salary: £40,00 - £52,000 + excellent benefits

This is a 40-hour-week position, and anything over is a time and a half (Door to Door is paid).

It would be highly beneficial to have IPAF or Pasma, but this is not essential.

Contact:

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

A well-established HVAC and refrigeration installation and servicing company requires an air conditioning engineer.

Due to expansion, they seek to recruit a reliable, professional Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Engineer to service their growing client base across Scotland.

The main clientele you will be dealing with is Hospitality, hotels, clubs, restaurants and bars.

In this role, you will be responsible for the service, maintenance, and commissioning of split, multi-split, VRV/VRF systems, refrigeration units, and AHUs at clients' sites.

You will also be required to cover reactive callouts in your area from time to time, including diagnosis and same-day repair of customers' systems wherever possible.

Essential skills:

• NVQ Level 2 & FGAS 2079
• Experience working on OEM brands – Daikin, Mitsubishi, Panasonic
• Refrigeration
• Mechanical & Electrical knowledge

Salary: £36,000 - £42,000 DOE + DOOR TO DOOR + EXCELLENT BENEFITS

37.5 hour week.

It would be highly beneficial to have IPAF or Pasma, but this is not a deal breaker.

Contact:

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

We are looking for an on-site Air Conditioning/ ventilation / Ductwork Site manager for a site based in Chigwell.

The initial project entails renovating a super-prime residential building, and you would be responsible for overseeing the entire installation of Air Conditioning and Ventilation / Ductwork from start to finish. 

You will attend site meetings weekly, visit clients, and need to be able to read the Air Conditioning and Ductwork designs.

The project lasts roughly 18 months, but you will be moved on to further sites within the company.

You will need to have the following experience:

• Managing the installation of Air Conditioning / Ventilation systems
• Reading Air Conditioning and Ductwork designs.
• Preventive maintenance services
• Able to manage the Ductwork and Air Conditioning Engineers
• Previous management / supervisory skill
• Produce and work with RAMS
• Managing materials on-site 

Contact:

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

We are looking for several Refrigeration Engineers in the Central London area.

Refrigeration Engineers must have experience within the Hospitality industry, as most of the work is done in some of the best restaurants, private member clubs, and hotels in London.

Your duties as a Refrigeration Engineer will include:

• Service and maintaining client’s refrigeration equipment on a site-to-site basis.
• Planned preventative maintenance visits to various sites to ensure the client’s equipment functions safely as designed.
• Suggesting options for improving and saving energy.
• Breakdown calls.
• Identifying breakdowns of refrigerants.
• Provide advice and feedback to customers on how to maintain their equipment better.
• Manage your van stock.
• Help train improvers and apprentices.

Essential Skills for a Refrigeration Engineer:

• F-Gas refrigerant handling qualification
• 3-5 years experience minimum
• Proven experience in maintenance, repairs and installations
• Experience within the Refrigeration field.
• Experience in Refrigeration control systems RDM, Telstar, etc.
• Full valid UK Driving License

Salary and benefits:

• Salary up to £45,000
• Door-to-door payment
• Overtime available
• Excellent work/life balance - No evening on-call
• Good growth and learning opportunities
• Personal pension scheme of matched contributions
• 28 Days Annual Leave increasing with tenure
• Refer a Friend reward scheme
• Enhanced Paternity and Maternity leave
• Typical working hours are 6.00 am to 3.00 pm
• Weekend on-call rota is 1 in 4

Contact:

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

We are looking for Refrigeration Engineers in the Kent, East London or Essex area.

You must be fridge-biased as the work will consist of a split on 70/30 with Refrigeration and Air Conditioning.

Your duties as a Refrigeration Engineer will include:

• Service and maintaining client’s refrigeration equipment on a site-to-site basis.
• Planned preventative maintenance visits to various sites to ensure the client’s equipment functions safely as designed.
• Suggesting options for improving and saving energy.
• Breakdown calls.
• Identifying breakdowns of refrigerants.
• Day-to-day management of sub-contractors.

Essential:

• F-Gas refrigerant handling qualification
• Experience within the Refrigeration field.
• Experience in Refrigeration control systems RDM, Telstar, etc.
• Full valid UK Driving License

Salary is negotiable depending on experience + excellent benefits

Contact:

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

Location: Maidstone

Duration: Permanent

Start Date: Immediately

Salary: Negotiable D.O.E

Job Description:

We require a panel builder to lead the manufacture of control panels for industrial applications at our facility near Maidstone.

The applicant should understand the manufacture and assembly of control panels, working with VFDs, 3-phase power sections, ICA sections, incomers, and control devices. Control systems are bespoke built for each application, which is usually one-off project-based, primarily water control-related.

The works will involve assembling form 2 and form 4 control panels, electrically configuring and making the internals, and then commissioning and testing them for operation.

The work will also involve assistance in the design process and optimisation of the control systems, giving CAD knowledge a distinct advantage.

Once built, periodic visits to installations will be required to commission and test on-site.

The applicant should have relevant electrical qualifications, an ECS card advantage, and relevant experience in designing and building control systems related to water or heavy industrial applications.

Salary will be competitive.

Qualification / Cards:

• Electrical background, ECS card

Additional Information:

• Experienced with 3-phase power, Relay Logic  & VFDs

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: Permanent

Start Date: Immediately

Salary: Negotiable D.O.E

Job Description:

We require an electrical engineer to join our wider engineering team to supplement the in-house design capability.

• Design, develop, and test electrical systems and components for various projects, primarily flood defence and water control.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project completion.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, including schematics, diagrams, and specifications.
• Work with suppliers to procure and build control systems.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and advancements in electrical engineering technologies.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Proficiency in CAD software for electrical design.
• Strong knowledge of electrical engineering principles and practices
• Experience with VFDs, 3-phase power, safety circuits, relay logic and PLCs
• Outline Familiarity with programming languages such as C++ and MATLAB for simulation and analysis purposes.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail

We would love to hear from you if you are a motivated Electrical Engineer with a passion for innovation and problem-solving. Apply now to join our team!

Qualification / Cards:

• Electrical background, ECS card

Additional Information:

• Experienced with 3-phase power, Relay Logic  & VFDs

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.