Recruit4staff is proud to be representing their client, a leading Engineering company, in their search for a Contracts Engineer to work in their workshop based in Brownhills.

For the successful Contracts Engineer, our client is offering;

• Up to £45,000 per annum - DOE
• Monday to Friday (Day - Shift)
• Overtime is available
• Permanent position
• Holidays – 26 days in addition to bank holidays
• Pension – auto-enrolment scheme
• Free onsite parking/training/uniform/PPE provided/corporate gym discount

The Role - Contracts Engineer:

This role is central to the success of the company's operations, ensuring projects are delivered on time and meet technical, commercial, and scheduling requirements. As a Contracts Engineer, you'll play a vital role in supporting the development of bespoke jigs and fixtures and introducing new machinery into production processes. The company is committed to excellence and innovation, making this position ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic and detail-oriented environment.

The Duties – Contracts Engineer:

• We are looking for someone who either holds a Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) in Engineering
• This job would be a great fit for someone who has a proven background within a similar role, or someone who has previously had some workshop experience as a Fabricator Welder or Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineer and is looking for a job that is now predominantly office-based (although some shop floor tasks will still need to be done).
• Due to the nature of the work and security clearance requirements, applicants will be required to undergo security clearance in accordance with UKSV procedures.
• Process project enquiries, breaking them down into materials, labour, consumables, and tooling requirements.
• Collaborate across departments to gather information needed for accurate quotations.
• Formulate quotations and estimate man-hours for projects.
• Manage client purchase orders and raise internal purchase orders for materials and subcontracted services.
• Create detailed work packages for the shop floor and distribute project documentation to relevant departments.
• Monitor and report on contract performance, milestones, and ongoing expenditure.

What our client is looking for in a Contracts Engineer:

• A Level 3 or higher engineering qualification or equivalent experience, or someone who is Time Served.
• At least three years of experience in an engineering or technical environment.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles and proficiency in trigonometry.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and 2D CAD software.
• Previous workshop experience, preferably as a Fabricator Welder, Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineer

Key skills or similar job titles to the Contracts Engineer:

Technical Contracts Engineer, Technical Engineer, Contracts Engineer, Project Engineer or Technical Projects Engineer

The Contracts Engineer position is Commutable From:

Bilston, Wolverhampton, Wednesbury, Walsall, Cannock, Brownhills, Burntwood, Tamworth
This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Recruit4staff (Wrexham) who are operating as a recruitment agency, agent, agencies, employment agency or employment business.

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