Electrical Service Engineer

This is a rare chance to join one of the world's most technically respected names in metal packaging machinery - a company that has been engineering precision machinery since the 1940s and today supplies manufacturers across the globe. With a customer base spanning virtually every continent, the business is truly international in scale and ambition. As an Electrical Field Service Engineer, you will be the face of the company on-site at customer facilities worldwide. You will commission, service and support highly sophisticated high-speed machinery, working directly with major manufacturers to keep critical production lines running at peak performance. This is a hands-on, high-impact role for someone who thrives on solving complex technical challenges in a fast-paced environment - and who wants to see the world while doing it. Compensation & Benefits Base Salary: £40,676 With Service Pay Premium (80%): £73,216.80 Annual Bonus: Up to £2,200 Healthcare: Health Cash Plan + BUPA Health Insurance Annual Leave: 33 days Pension: Enhanced Pension Scheme Life Assurance: Included Travel: Extensive – approx. 200 days per year, UK & international What You'll Be Doing Electrical commissioning of high-speed machinery at customer sites across the UK and internationally Checking and correcting electrical installations, identifying and resolving faults with precision and efficiency Modifying and updating PLC, HMI, VFD and servo drive software to meet customer and production requirements Producing detailed site reports, timesheets and RAMS documentation to the highest standards Updating electrical drawings and feeding back continuous improvement recommendations to the engineering team Providing remote technical support to customers when not deployed on-site Supporting the Electrical Engineering Department at the Shipley and Wortley sites when not outworking Acting as a trusted technical ambassador for the business in front of a global customer base What We're Looking For Qualifications & Knowledge Minimum NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering (essential) HNC/HND in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (desirable) Strong understanding of control panel design, form and function Working knowledge of AutoCAD Electrical 2017 Familiarity with safety PLC systems, including VFD Safe Torque Off (STO) and safe stop functions Knowledge of industrial Ethernet networks: EtherNet/IP, PROFINET and PROFIsafe Familiarity with legacy control networks such as PROFIBUS and DeviceNet Experience with IFM and Turck sensors and instrumentation Experience Minimum 2 years' experience in electrical service and commissioning of high-speed machinery Time-served apprenticeship as an Electrical or Test Engineer Proven experience with Allen-Bradley ControlLogix and CompactLogix PLC platforms Experience with Siemens S7 and TIA Portal Hands-on experience with Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 525 and 753 VFDs, and Siemens G120 VFDs Practical experience with Allen-Bradley and Siemens servo drive and servo motor control Experience across multiple complex, high-volume capital equipment projects Skills & Attributes Systematic, methodical approach to fault finding and problem resolution Excellent communication skills — written and verbal — with the ability to work under pressure Proficient in AutoCAD Electrical 2017, including drawing modifications and updates Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem solving Recognises the urgency of a situation and responds with the right level of priority Team player with a can-do attitude — punctual, reliable and self-motivated Comfortable with extensive international travel (approximately 200 days per year) A Note on Travel This role involves approximately 200 days of travel per year, both within the UK and internationally. It suits someone who genuinely enjoys working across different environments and cultures, and who is organised and self-sufficient when working remotely. The company provides full support for all travel logistics. How to Apply Please apply online or for further information, contact Jess at Cubed Talent.

Mechanical Assembly Fitter — Leeds (LS12)  12-Month Contract | Wortley, Leeds | £35,932 + Annual Bonus | Realistic Route to Permanent | Global engineering company — roles like this don’t come up often.  You’ll be assembling and testing precision metal forming equipment for one of the world’s most recognised engineering brands — a company that’s won the Queen’s Award for Enterprise three times. This isn’t a line-building job. It’s skilled mechanical fitter work, with complexity, variety, and real engineering credibility. If you’re a mechanical fitter in Leeds looking for your next contract, read on.  Why This Contract Stands Out  £35,932 per year + non-contractual annual bonus — competitive for skilled mechanical fitter roles in the Leeds area.  33 days annual leave — well above average for contract positions.  Enhanced pension scheme and health cash plan included.  Free on-site parking at the Wortley, Leeds facility.  12-month fixed-term contract with a realistic route to permanent for the right person — this client promotes from within.  The Company  Our client is a world-class OEM engineering business operating across 41 countries with an $8.5bn turnover. They’re known internationally for precision metal forming and finishing equipment — and for investing in the people who build it. Multiple Queen’s Awards for Enterprise in International Trade, Innovation, and Sustainable Development. A global name. A Leeds operation. A proper engineering environment.  The Role  Based at the Wortley, Leeds site, you’ll play a key role in the assembly and testing of bespoke OEM machinery to precise customer specifications. This isn’t repetitive production work — you’ll be involved in problem solving, supporting less experienced colleagues, and contributing to non-conformance investigations. If you’ve got depth as a mechanical fitter, there’s room to use it.  Day-to-day responsibilities include:  Assembly and testing of OEM machinery to meet customer requirements and engineering drawings  Delegating and supporting semi-skilled colleagues on non-complex assembly tasks  Carrying out Operator Asset Care and maintaining 6S standards  Escalating parts, drawings, routings, and machine faults through the correct channels  Participating in non-conformance investigations using 5Y/8D methodology  Following stock control procedures accurately  Providing on-the-job training and support to apprentices and new starters  About You  We’re looking for an experienced mechanical fitter who takes quality and safety seriously. You’ll need:  Apprentice-trained or NVQ Level 3 in a mechanical engineering discipline  Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar mechanical assembly or fitting role  Confident reading engineering drawings, assembly instructions, and standard operating procedures  Experience working to tight tolerances in a precision engineering environment  Familiarity with 6S, lean manufacturing, or structured problem-solving tools (5Y/8D an advantage)  Any background in metal forming, press tooling, or industrial OEM machinery is a distinct advantage  Flexible, proactive, team-oriented — and someone who doesn’t need to be told twice to escalate a problem  How to Apply  This role is available now and likely to move quickly. Apply directly through this listing or send your CV to Cubed Talent. If you’re in two minds about whether it’s the right fit, call us for a straight conversation — we’d rather spend five minutes on the phone than have you miss out. 

Assembly Fitter — Leeds (LS12)  12-Month Contract | Wortley, Leeds | £29,750 | No Formal Qualifications Required | Route to Permanent  Global engineering company | Leeds LS12 | No formal qualifications needed—just solid mechanical skills.  We’re recruiting multiple Assembly Fitters—semi-skilled and skilled—for a 12-month contract in Wortley, Leeds. The work is hands-on, varied, and genuinely interesting: sub-assembly of high-performance OEM machinery for one of the world’s most recognised engineering businesses. If you know your way around hand tools and mechanical components, we want to hear from you—regardless of whether you have formal qualifications.  Why This Contract Stands Out  £29,750–£35,932 per year depending on qualifications—NVQ Level 3 in an engineering discipline takes you to the top of the range.  33 days annual leave—well above the norm for contract work.  Enhanced pension scheme and health cash plan included from day one.  Free on-site parking at the Wortley, Leeds site.  12-month fixed-term contract offered directly with the client—many team members have had contracts extended or converted to permanent. Not guaranteed, but it happens regularly.  Multiple roles available—both semi-skilled and skilled levels. We’ll talk to you about where you fit.  The Company  Our client designs, develops, and manufactures high-speed metal forming and finishing machinery—operating across 41 countries with an $8.5bn turnover. They hold multiple Queen’s Awards for Enterprise in International Trade, Innovation, and Sustainable Development. This is a serious engineering environment, with the investment and standards to match. Hands-on work, done properly.  The Role  You’ll be working within the assembly department at Wortley, Leeds—supporting skilled mechanical fitters and getting involved in the full range of sub-assembly activity. The work is varied: no two days are identical, and you’ll be building practical knowledge of precision OEM machinery as you go.  Typical duties include:  Building sub-assemblies using standard operating procedures and fixtures  Preparing components for painting (washing and masking) and finishing after paint (re-tapping, reaming, cleaning)  Marking off, drilling, and tapping  Installing exterior equipment: nameplates, guard switches, hydraulic hoses, and pumps  Routing steel and nylon pipework  Unpacking and preparing parts for assembly  Fitting non-electrical services prior to testing  Applying sealants and assisting with non-electrical stripping before dispatch  About You  We’re not looking for a CV full of qualifications. We’re looking for someone who is genuinely good with their hands, takes quality seriously, and can follow a procedure without needing to be chased.  You’ll be a strong fit if you have:  Solid hand tool experience from a manufacturing, engineering, or assembly environment  Confidence working with mechanical components and assemblies to a defined spec  A background in motor mechanics, machine building, mechanical assembly, or a related trade—whether through work, training, or personal projects  Attention to detail and a flexible, team-first attitude  Willingness to follow standard operating procedures and escalate issues correctly  NVQ Level 3 in an engineering discipline (desirable, not essential—it moves your starting salary to £35,932)  No formal qualifications? Not a problem. If you can do the work, we’ll put you forward.  How to Apply  Multiple roles, available now. These will fill quickly—apply directly through this listing or send your CV to the Cubed Talent team. Not sure if you’re the right level? Give us a call. We’d rather have a five-minute conversation than have you talk yourself out of a good opportunity.

Management Accountant – 12 Month FTC | Manufacturing | Shipley, West Yorkshire Location: Shipley, Bradford, West Yorkshire (commutable from Leeds, Bradford, Keighley, Halifax) Salary: £42,978 per annum + annual bonus up to £2,200 Contract: 12-month fixed-term contract (FTC), full-time Sector: Manufacturing / Engineering Level: Part-Qualified Accountant (CIMA / ACCA / ACA) Management Accountant Job in Shipley – Join a Global Manufacturing Business Are you a part-qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA or ACA) looking for your next management accountant job in West Yorkshire? Our client, a well-established, large-scale manufacturing business in Shipley operating within a global group, is recruiting a Management Accountant on a 12-month fixed-term contract. Finance sits at the heart of operational decision-making here, with rigorous reporting standards and a close-knit finance team that values discipline, accuracy and collaborative working. The Opportunity This hands-on finance role has been created to provide real capacity in a busy finance function during a period of change. Working directly alongside the Finance Manager, you'll take ownership of core month-end accounting activities and keep day-to-day financial operations running smoothly. There's genuine scope to make an impact quickly. Key Responsibilities Preparing monthly management accounts, quarterly forecasts and annual budgets to tight deadlines Maintaining the integrity of financial records across OneStream and JD Edwards (JDE) ERP systems Supporting SOX compliance, internal and external audit requirements Coordinating with cost accountants and supporting the wider finance team Monitoring cost-saving initiatives and reporting on progress Acting as a key day-to-day contact for external reporting requirements throughout the year What We're Looking For Part-qualified accountant – actively studying CIMA, ACCA or ACA Experience in a manufacturing or industrial finance environment Knowledge of US GAAP or IFRS reporting standards Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, large data sets) Experience with JDE, SAP or IBS systems is advantageous Awareness of SOX controls and audit processes A strong communicator who thrives on deadlines Salary & Benefits £42,978 per annum Annual bonus of up to £2,200 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) Flexible working hours – flexible start and finish times Health cash plan Life assurance scheme Study support environment within a global finance team How to Apply Interested in this Management Accountant job in Shipley? Apply now via Cubed Talent or get in touch for a confidential conversation about this and other finance jobs in West Yorkshire.