Adepto Technical Recruitment Ltd

Senior Mechanical Engineer Staff Salary + Benefits Hybrid Working Ayrshire Our leading engineering consultancy client is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer on a staff basis. You will be responsible for leading the design and validation of the Mechanical & Piping Systems of all projects. Duties: Leading and developing the layout of overall plant facilities, including placing equipment and process units Coordination with Mechanical Designers and key Stakeholders. Lead the design and development of mechanical systems and components, ensuring compliance with functional performance requirements, safety regulations, Insurance requirements and ergonomic standards. Translate project specifications into detailed mechanical designs, including calculations, material selection, and component integration for optimal reliability and efficiency Develop and validate new technologies and designs, conducting due diligence and analysis to confirm compliance with design intent and regulatory standards. Prepare and maintain comprehensive design documentation, including 3D models, 2D drawings, and technical specifications using industry-standard CAD tools. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (operations, procurement, commissioning) to ensure seamless integration of mechanical systems within overall plant and process layouts. Conduct risk assessments and implement design improvements to enhance safety, maintainability, and cost-effectiveness throughout the project lifecycle. Support commissioning and installation activities, providing technical oversight to ensure alignment with approved designs and quality standards. Drive continuous improvement initiatives, leveraging lessons learned and emerging technologies to optimize mechanical design processes and standards. Ensure compliance with relevant codes and standards (e.g., EN13480, ASME B31.3) and maintain up-todate knowledge of industry best practices. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and team members, fostering knowledge sharing and professional development. Designs should ensure best economic cost and minimise overall project, operations and maintenance costs. Responsible for design calculation, specification, procedures, quality inspections and bid evaluation. Knowledge of the costs of various mechanical fabrication and erection methods. Assist in the Selection of equipment and materials, providing support to procurement activities creating of detailed Tender packages (RFQ) and evaluating vendor submittals. Scheduling and planning of technical activities to ensure project accuracy and quality from concept stage to Completion Monitoring and reviewing completed work to ensure project is on time and on budget. Validation through Inspection, supervision to ensure installation aligns with project design Experience & Qualifications: Ideally Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar discipline or equivalent experience. Industry experience of working with process and pressure equipment such as piping, pumps, pressure vessels, valves etc.

This is a perfect opportunity for a recent graduate looking to kick start their career or someone with a keen interest in Chemistry/Science. You will be provided with full training and be surrounded by knowledgeable people in the industry. This is an excellent chance to join a business who is committed to creating a sustainable planet. As the Laboratory Technician you will be responsible for maintaining a safe and efficient operation of all activities in the laboratory including health & safety and quality. Responsibilities of the Laboratory Technician also include: Perform routine and non-routine quality control analysis and interpretation using an array of equipment (GC, GCMS, XRF, IC, Bomb calorimetry, Titrations, Karl Fisher, Hydrometers and more). Sign off and dispatch materials to customers, ensuring required specification is met. Authorise the receipt of loads onto site. Perform data entry and filing of reports to ensure that accurate analytical data is presented in the correct format and in a timely fashion to all relevant parties. Carry out safety critical tasks / analysis required as per procedure dictates. Maintain good housekeeping & cleaning standards within the laboratory. To aid wastewater management. Liaise and communicate results effectively and efficiently to other departments. Perform calibrations and QC checks of lab equipment. Ensure that non-conforming materials are communicated effectively. Undertake project work to improve laboratory and plant processes. Promote a high standard of health and safety within the laboratory. Reporting of near miss accidents and incidents. Make relevant continuous improvement suggestions to supervisors / management and monitor equipment performance.

Title: EC&I Technician Location: Hampshire Duration: Permanent Our client is looking for an EC&I Technician to support the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of the plant by delivering high-quality maintenance and technical support across all EC&I systems. Responsibilities: Provide expert EC&I maintenance support to maximise plant availability and operational efficiency. Advise management on safety issues and support continuous improvement of safety performance. Conduct risk assessments and prepare method statements for both routine and defect-based maintenance tasks. Perform planned maintenance (PM) inspections on all safety instrumented systems. Respond to breakdowns and carry out routine maintenance tasks as required. Maintain high standards of housekeeping and operational discipline in all work areas. Assist with planning and execution of plant maintenance shutdowns. Recommend system modifications or maintenance enhancements to improve performance and reliability. Requirements: Strong background in Electrical, Control & Instrumentation maintenance . CompEx certified with proven experience in hazardous area working practices. Hands-on experience with DCS, ESD, and PLC-based control systems .

Process Development Chemist - Renewables / Biofuels - Scotland - Permanent Our client is a leading force in renewable energy across the UK. At present, they are seeking a Process Development Chemist on a permanent basis at their site in Ayrshire, Scotland. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Process Development Chemist to support the scale up and delivery of major projects. Responsibilities: To use expert knowledge to chemistry and related fields to devise, plan and execute research programmes with the overall aim of making operations more efficient and/or reduce operational impacts. The Process Development Chemist will conduct and report on laboratory, Midi Plant and Full-Scale Plant trials. Key Duties Laboratory Experiments - Develop and document experimental plans for improving performance in anaerobic digestion and associated activities. - Operate lab scale anaerobic digestion test facilities (AMPTS and Continuous Reactors) for the measurement of biogas potential, digestate quality for various feedstocks under different operating conditions. Midi and Plant Trials - Assist in Midi and Plant Trials as required. - Implementation of process improvement trials across the operational sites. - Prepare Management of Change, Risk and COSHH assessments for Midi and Plant Trials as required - Contribute to safe working environment by complying with written procedures e.g. risk and COSHH assessments. - Development methods and procedures for trials at Midi and across operational sites, which will include trials of new technologies. - Optimisation of existing site processes following successful trials. Documentation: - Write reports of laboratory, Midi and Plant Trials, including descriptions of test method and results, including cross-refencing to plant data or previous tests and analysing and interpreting data. Safety - Complete training on analytical techniques, company procedures, and HSE as tasked. - Work in accordance with SOP s, COSHH and risk assessments and keep working areas clean Other: - Fully participate in innovation process by presenting improvements/innovations at scheduled meetings. - Carry out experimental work at other company locations from time-to-time where on site investigations are required. - Where required; collect, prepare and perform chemical analysis of effluent, process liquors, feedstock, sea water, carbon dioxide and biogas samples according to standard operating procedures, COSHH and Risk Assessment - Analyse samples using advanced instrumental techniques including GC - MS, ICP, and Elemental Analyser. - Perform analysis using basic techniques including colourimetric techniques, gravimetric, titrations etc. - Complete training as tasked on analytical techniques, company procedures, HSE etc. Experience & Qualifications: Strong Laboratory work background. Ability to collate data and produce meaningful & concise reports from data Strong IT skills particularly Excel & use of ERP system or databases. Ability to manage own time and prioritise workload accordingly Ability to present complex scientific information to a non-scientific work group Some experience of training non-scientific colleagues to understand data and reason for treatment of same. Able to challenge established norms with a professional and fact driven approach Ability to work independently. First Degree in Biology, Chemistry; Biochemistry; Microbiology or similar. Desirable: Masters in similar subject area.

Our client, a pharmaceutical manufacturer is looking for a Mechanical Maintenance Technician to provide support in a sterile products facility which will include the maintenance of washing, filling, and sealing machines. You will also support production with current engineering procedures and compliance with GMP. This is a clean room working environment which will require the successful candidate to wear gowns and protective clothing and equipment. Shift rota basis - 4 on, 4 off, 12 hour days 7am to 7pm (no nights) You will need to be a qualified engineer, with a strong background and maintenance experience working on clean utility systems within a GMP regulated manufacturing environment such as food, pharmaceutical or some other clean room environment. Engineering experience with purified water, water for injection, clean steam, compressed gases, and HVAC systems is required. Recognised Engineering Apprenticeship (Multi-Skilled would be an advantage) Relevant experience working in a clean room, pharmaceutical, food, manufacturing or GMP environment is essential. Benefits Pension scheme 7% matched contribution Rewards platform discounts on shopping, restaurants, holidays and more Generous holiday allowance Salary sacrifice schemes Sports and Social club Subsidised canteen Free parking If this role is initially of any interest, please apply and I will be able to provide a full job description and further information.