We are working with a well-established and growing product manufacturer based in East Yorkshire, which is looking to appoint a creative and technically capable Product Design Engineer to join their in-house design team.

The Opportunity:

This is an exciting opportunity for a Product Design Engineer to work on a wide variety of consumer-facing and commercial products that end up in public spaces, leisure venues, educational settings, and large-scale attractions across the UK and internationally. The successful Product Design Engineer will join a small, creative, and fast-paced team based at a modern design office, working across both bespoke client projects and the company’s own expanding product ranges.

The Role:

As a Product Design Engineer, you will be responsible for taking products from initial concept through to production-ready outputs, working collaboratively with colleagues across design, production, and client services. Day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Generating and developing product concepts from initial brief through to detailed 3D design
• Producing accurate technical drawings, assembly documentation, and installation guides
• Collaborating with the wider team and contributing to client presentations and design reviews
• Managing multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment
• Contributing ideas and creative solutions to both new product development and bespoke client commissions
• Working to commercial briefs and considering cost, manufacturability, and end-user experience throughout the design process

Key Skills and Requirements:

The ideal Product Design Engineer will bring a blend of creative thinking and strong technical ability. You will need to demonstrate:

• A degree in Product Design, Industrial Design, or a closely related discipline
• Proficiency in SolidWorks or Solid Edge — including 3D modelling, assemblies, and technical drawing production
• Strong freehand sketching and visual communication skills
• Experience with rendering and presentation tools such as KeyShot, Photoshop, or Illustrator
• Confident verbal communication and the ability to present design concepts clearly
• A commercially aware, self-motivated approach with the ability to manage your own workload
• A collaborative mindset — comfortable working within a creative team and alongside other departments

For more information about this role, please apply or email Ben Howell at bhowell@pg-rec.com who will be able to provide more details on the opportunity.

 

For more information about this role please apply, or email Ben Howell on bhowell@pg-rec.com who will be able to provide more details on the opportunity.

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Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Manager

 

Location: Northampton (with travel across regional sites)
Salary: £50,000 per annum + Car Allowance
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

 

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Manager to lead and drive a positive safety culture across our operations. Based in Northampton, this role involves regular travel to regional sites, providing expert guidance, ensuring legislative compliance, and supporting operational teams in maintaining the highest standards of health, safety and environmental performance.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on HSE professional who enjoys working closely with site teams and influencing positive change across a multi-site environment.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain health, safety and environmental policies, procedures and management systems.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant UK health, safety and environmental legislation and industry standards.
• Conduct regular site audits, inspections and risk assessments across regional locations.
• Investigate accidents, incidents and near misses, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
• Monitor and report on HSE performance, trends and key metrics.
• Provide coaching, guidance and support to managers and employees to promote a strong safety culture.
• Deliver HSE training and awareness programmes across the business.
• Manage COSHH assessments, safe systems of work and permit-to-work processes.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies, customers and external stakeholders where required.
• Support environmental initiatives, including waste management, sustainability and environmental compliance.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and ensure best practice is embedded throughout the organisation.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and communicate changes to the wider business.

 

Skills and Experience

Essential

• Proven experience in an HSE Manager, Health & Safety Manager or Senior HSE Advisor role within a multi-site environment.
• Strong knowledge of UK health, safety and environmental legislation and compliance requirements.
• NEBOSH General Certificate (minimum).
• Experience conducting audits, risk assessments and incident investigations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regularly across regional sites.
• Strong organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills.

 

Desirable

• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent qualification.
• Membership of IOSH (GradIOSH or CMIOSH desirable).
• Experience gained within food manufacturing or other highly regulated manufacturing environments, such as pharmaceuticals, FMCG, chemical processing or medical devices.
• Knowledge of ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management systems.
• Internal Auditor qualification.
• Experience supporting continuous improvement and behavioural safety initiatives.

 

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of £50,000 per annum
• Car allowance
• Full-time, permanent opportunity
• Company pension scheme
• Holiday entitlement plus bank holidays
• Ongoing training and professional development
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact across a growing multi-site operation

 

If you are an experienced HSE professional with a background in food manufacturing or another regulated manufacturing sector, and are looking for a varied role with regional responsibility, we would be delighted to hear from you.

For more information about this role please apply, or email Maddie Twomey on mtwomey@pg-rec.com who will be able to provide more details on the opportunity.

Many thanks, Premier Group

Engineering Manager

Location: Glasgow
Salary: £55,000 – £65,000 

Key Responsibilities

• Proven experience in an Engineering Manager, Engineering Team Lead, or Senior Engineering leadership position.

• Degree qualified in Engineering or a related technical discipline.

• Strong leadership and people management skills with a track record of developing successful teams.

• Experience delivering engineering projects within budget and agreed timescales.

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

• Strong problem-solving abilities and a continuous improvement mindset.

• Experience working within manufacturing, industrial, engineering services, or a related technical environment is highly desirable.

• Knowledge of health, safety, and quality standards relevant to engineering operations.

Requirements

• Previous experience in an Engineering Manager or senior engineering leadership role.

• Degree-qualified in Engineering or a related discipline.

• Strong people management and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Proven track record of delivering engineering projects successfully.

• Excellent problem-solving and organisational abilities.

For more information about this role please apply, or email Louisa Swift on lswift@pg-rec.com who will be able to provide more details on the opportunity.

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For more information about this role please apply, or email Rhys Holdsworth on rholdsworth@pg-rec.com who will be able to provide more details on the opportunity.

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For more information about this role please apply, or email Amy Davies on adavies@pg-rec.com who will be able to provide more details on the opportunity.

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For more information about this role please apply, or email Cameron Fotheringham on cfotheringham@pg-rec.com who will be able to provide more details on the opportunity.

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Quality Engineer

 

Location: Leicester
Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 + Benefits
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

 

The Opportunity

We are recruiting for an experienced Quality Engineer to join a leading manufacturing business in Leicester. This is an excellent opportunity for a quality professional with experience in nuclear, defence, or military manufacturing to join a highly regulated environment where quality, compliance, and traceability are critical.

Working closely with production, engineering and suppliers, you will be responsible for maintaining and improving quality systems, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring products meet customer and regulatory requirements.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Support and maintain the Quality Management System in accordance with ISO 9001 and applicable industry standards.
• Lead investigations into non-conformances and implement effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Conduct root cause analysis using methodologies such as 8D, 5 Whys and Ishikawa.
• Perform internal audits and support customer and third-party audits.
• Manage supplier quality issues and support supplier development activities.
• Ensure full product traceability and compliance with customer specifications.
• Work closely with engineering and production teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Produce and maintain quality documentation, including inspection plans and quality records.
• Monitor quality performance metrics and recommend process improvements.
• Ensure adherence to safety, regulatory and customer requirements.

 

Skills and Experience Required

 

Essential

• Previous experience as a Quality Engineer within a nuclear, defence or military manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of quality management systems and regulated manufacturing processes.
• Experience using quality tools including FMEA, PPAP, SPC, CAPA and structured problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Experience supporting internal and external audits.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Eligible to obtain UK security clearance if required.

 

Education

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent, supported by substantial experience within mechanical engineering, manufacturing, fabrication or heavy engineering environments.

 

Desirable

• Knowledge of AS9100, ISO 19443 or other industry-specific standards.
• Lead Auditor qualification.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems.
• Familiarity with machining, fabrication, welding and special process controls.

 

What's on Offer

• Salary of £50,000 – £60,000.
• Competitive benefits package.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• The opportunity to work on challenging, highly regulated projects within the nuclear and defence sectors.
• A supportive and collaborative engineering environment.

 

If you are an experienced Quality Engineer with a background in nuclear, defence or military manufacturing and are looking for your next challenge in Leicester, we'd like to hear from you.

For more information about this role please apply, or email Maddie Twomey on mtwomey@pg-rec.com who will be able to provide more details on the opportunity.

Many thanks, Premier Group