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Multi-Skilled Engineer
Paddock Wood - Field-Based covering the UK
£38,000 - £45,000 + Overtime
Monday to Friday 7.30 am - 4 pm (40hpw)
KHR are working with a well-established and innovative engineering business that is seeking a skilled Multi-Skilled Engineer to join its growing team.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced engineer who enjoys working directly with customers, commissioning machinery, troubleshooting technical issues, and delivering high-quality service support across a variety of industrial environments.
The Role
The successful candidate will be responsible for the installation, commissioning, servicing, and support of specialist automated machinery at customer sites throughout the UK, with occasional travel within Europe.
This is a predominantly field-based position offering a varied workload, customer interaction, and the opportunity to work with cutting-edge automation technology.
Key Responsibilities
- Install and commission machinery at customer sites
- Carry out service, maintenance, and breakdown support visits
- Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and control system faults
- Deliver operator training to customer personnel
- Liaise with customers regarding installation schedules, servicing requirements, and technical support
- Complete detailed site reports and service documentation
- Participate in internal project and design review meetings
- Ensure all site visits are fully prepared, including equipment, parts, and documentation
Candidate Requirements
- Engineering qualification (Degree, HND, NVQ, BTEC or equivalent)
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Proven experience within an automation, machinery, or manufacturing environment
- Strong electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic fault-finding skills
- Experience configuring robots and programming movement patterns
- Excellent communication and customer-facing skills
- Ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively
- Experience with PLCs and HMIs
- Knowledge of servo systems, VFDs, remote I/O, Ethernet, and Profibus networks (desirable)
- Understanding of machinery control systems and automation software
What's on Offer?
- Salary of £38,000 - £42,000 depending on experience
- Overtime paid at time and a half (circa 15 hours per month)
- Pension
- Annual Leave (increasing with service)
- Company Van, Fuel Card, Company Mobile
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Type: Permanent Location: Paddock Wood, England
Start: 12/07/2026
Salary / Rate: £38000 - £46000 per annum + Overtime, Van, Fuel Card, Holiday, Pension
Posted: 2026-06-26 10:47:46
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Capital Equipment Sales Manager UK & North West Europe £55,000 - £65,000 + Uncapped Commission + Company Car + Mobile + Laptop
Are you an experienced capital equipment sales professional looking for the opportunity to take ownership of a key region within a global engineering business? Our client is an established international manufacturer of advanced industrial machinery and production technology, supplying customers across a wide range of manufacturing sectors.
Following the planned retirement of a long-standing Business Manager, they are now seeking a Regional Business Manager to lead commercial activities across the UK and selected international territories. This is a unique opportunity to inherit an established customer base, benefit from a comprehensive handover period, and play a key role in driving future growth across the region.
The Role Reporting to senior leadership within Europe, you will be responsible for developing and growing sales across the UK, whilst also supporting business activities within North West Europe and selected international markets.
Achieving revenue and sales targets across the assigned region
Managing and developing relationships with existing customers
Identifying and securing new business opportunities
Leading complex capital equipment sales projects from initial enquiry through to order
Working closely with service and technical teams to support customers throughout the equipment lifecycle
Supporting and managing regional sales partners, agents and distributors where applicable
Delivering customer presentations, demonstrations and commercial negotiations
Representing the business at trade exhibitions and industry events across Europe
Providing regular sales forecasts, market intelligence and strategic input to senior management
The Candidate We are keen to speak with candidates who have experience selling high-value capital equipment into manufacturing or industrial environments. Suitable backgrounds may include:
CNC machinery
Laser cutting equipment
Machine tools
Industrial automation equipment
Manufacturing technology
Other complex engineered capital equipment
You will ideally possess:
A Mechanical, Electrical or Engineering-related degree
A proven track record of selling capital equipment with long sales cycles
Experience managing sales projects ranging from approximately £100,000 to £600,000+
Strong commercial and negotiation skills
The ability to build relationships with both technical and commercial stakeholders
A proactive, self-motivated and entrepreneurial approach
Willingness to travel extensively throughout the UK and Europe
The Package
Basic salary of £55,000 - £65,000
Attractive commission structure
Company car
Mobile phone
Laptop
International career development opportunities
Comprehensive handover and onboarding period
Opportunity to join a highly respected global engineering business with a collaborative and multicultural culture
Location Ideally located within the UK with reasonable access to major transport links and international travel. If you are an ambitious sales professional with experience selling complex capital equipment and are looking for a role with genuine autonomy, international exposure and long-term career prospects, we would love to hear from you.
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Type: Permanent Location: Birmingham, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: Perm
Salary / Rate: £55000.00 - £65000.00 per annum + Company Car + Commission
Posted: 2026-06-26 08:59:34
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Senior Estimator
Birmingham
£80,000 - £110,000 + Bonus + Pension + Private Medical + Holidays + Package + Immediate Start
Are you a Senior Estimator looking to take ownership of high-value mission-critical projects while progressing your career within a rapidly growing contractor?
This is an opportunity to join a leading technology and mission-critical contractor delivering some of the most complex data centre, pharmaceutical, advanced manufacturing and industrial projects across the UK and Europe.
You will play a key role within the pre-construction team, leading tender submissions and cost planning activities on major projects worth up to £500m+.
Working closely with operational, commercial and design teams, you will help shape project strategy from bid stage through to successful project award.
The business continues to secure major projects throughout the UK and mainland Europe, creating genuine progression opportunities into Pre-Construction Management, Commercial Leadership and Director-level positions.
Your Role as Senior Estimator Will Include:
Leading the preparation of detailed cost estimates and tender submissions.
Reviewing drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
Managing the tender process from enquiry through to final submission.
Liaising with clients, consultants, subcontractors and supply chain partners.
Producing competitive and commercially robust pricing strategies.
Managing risk analysis, value engineering and cost planning exercises.
Supporting business development and pre-construction activities.
Mentoring and developing junior estimating team members.
Working closely with operational teams to ensure successful project handover following award.
The Successful Senior Estimator Will Have:
Previous experience as a Senior Estimator, Estimator or Pre-Construction professional within construction or engineering.
Experience pricing major construction projects.
Strong understanding of tendering, procurement and commercial processes.
Ability to review technical drawings and specifications.
Experience managing subcontractor and supplier pricing exercises.
Excellent commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
Data centre, pharmaceutical, industrial, manufacturing, infrastructure or mission-critical project experience would be advantageous.
Keywords:Senior Estimator, Lead Estimator, Estimating Manager, Principal Estimator, Chief Estimator, Pre-Construction Manager, Pre-Construction Lead, Cost Planner, Senior Cost Planner, Commercial Estimator, Bid Manager, Bid Lead, Tender Manager, Senior Quantity Surveyor, Commercial Manager, Cost Manager, Estimating Lead, Head of Estimating, ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Birmingham, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £80000.00 - £110000 per annum + Travel Allowance + Progression
Posted: 2026-06-26 08:49:28
