Average Engineering salary in Cumbria

Our client, a leading international engineering company, are looking to recruit an organised, professional and efficient Engineering Administrator to complement their Engineering Team.Reporting to and working with the Production Director, duties to include:· Monitor stock levels and Supplier performance, identify purchasing needs and resolve any issues and concerns.· Research potential vendors· Track orders and ensure timely delivery.· Update internal databases with order details (dates, vendors, quantities, discounts)· Conduct market research to identify pricing trends.· Evaluate offers from vendors and negotiate better prices.· Prepare cost analyses.· Maintain updated records of invoices and contracts.· Follow up with suppliers, as needed, to confirm or change orders.· Liaise with warehouse staff to ensure all products arrive in good condition.· Uphold the company Quality & HSE Procedures.As an ideal candidate you will have a background in a similar/administration role and possess excellent negotiation, customer service, analytical and problem-solving skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office especially Excel and/or Sage software would be desirable.A background/knowledge within an engineering/production environment would be an advantage but not essential.In return the company offers an excellent salary, an innovative work environment together with the training and support to aid progression within your career.

Zenith People are working with our client who are recruiting for a Head of Engineering to lead and develop their engineering function across 2 sites based in County Durham and Yorkshire. This is a pivotal leadership role requiring a blend of strategic oversight and practical involvement in day-to-day operations. The successful candidate will drive engineering excellence, ensure equipment reliability, and support continuous improvement in a fast-paced, 24/7 manufacturing environment.Key ResponsibilitiesLead, manage, and develop a multi-disciplinary engineering team across both sites.Oversee all engineering activities including maintenance, reliability, and capital projects.Support and develop the Planned Maintenance (PPM) schedule, ensuring full preventative maintenance is carried out effectively.Ensure compliance with health & safety, environmental, and quality standards.Drive root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to reduce downtime.Collaborate with production and operations teams to optimise equipment performance.Manage engineering budgets, spare parts inventory, and contractor relationships.Lead site engineering strategy aligned with group objectives and sustainability goals.Support and lead initiatives in extrusion, thermoforming, and injection moulding processes.Champion continuous improvement and lean manufacturing principles.Manage contractors on site and ensure they meet legal and company requirements.Ideal Candidate ProfileElectrically biased engineer with strong mechanical understanding.Proven leadership experience in a manufacturing environment, ideally multi-site.Hands-on approach with the ability to mentor and motivate technical teams.Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive mindset.Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.Relevant engineering qualifications (HNC/HND/Degree or equivalent).What We OfferCompetitive salary and benefits package.A dynamic and supportive working environment.Career development within a forward-thinking organisation.Click Apply now

Controls Engineer / Instrumentation Engineer (Further Training)£45,000 - £55,000 + Highly Autonomous + Specialist Training + Days Based + Enhanced Pension + EAP + 33 days holiday + BenefitsSite Based Commutable from Windermere, Kendal, Sedbergh, Grange-over-Sands, Ambleside, Milnthorpe and surrounding areas.Are you an Electrical, Controls, Instrumentation or similar background and looking for the opportunity to massively develop your skillset working in a highly autonomous role within a niche specialist with continuous training and mentoring to cement you as the go-to engineer all whislst working as part of a close knit team in a days based position? On offer is a fantastic opportunity to continue your development as an engineer through specialist training and mentoring, where you will be able to take the technical lead as the go to engineer within the business showcasing your skillset and working as part of a close knit team of experts within a niche field. This company offer specialist manufactured products that our supplied to a range of industries around the globe. The business has a global presence with multiple UK sites, but still maintains a fantastic team culture at each individual site. They have an incredible reputation for retaining and investing in their staff and are looking to continue developing their team as they increase their manufacturing outputs. In this broad and interesting position, you will be massively invested in through mentorship and continued training, working as the go-to specialist within the electrical field, developing into a fully fledged ECI engineer and contributing to the continued smooth operation of the site. This role would suit an experienced electrical engineer looking to continue their development and specialise into ECI, where you will be massively invested in and have the ability to work highly autonomously in this days based role. The Role: *Electrical Fault Finding, Maintenance and Service of heavy manufacturing equipment *Days Based, Monday to Friday *Mentorship / Training into Controls, PLCs & ECI The Person: *Electrically Qualified Engineer *Experience in Electrical, Controls or Instrumentation - PLCs, Sensors, Automation or similar. *UK Drivers License Reference Number: BBBH To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Ryan Ledger at Rise Technical Recruitment. Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates Reference Number: BBBH266166To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Ryan Ledger at Rise Technical Recruitment. Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates