Connect Appointments have an exciting opportunity for a PSV Auto Electrician to join our established client’s team in the North East. Our client is a bus and coach repair service specialising in mechanical repair and diagnostics.

What’s on offer?

• Monday to Friday 07:00 – 16:30
• Competitive Salary
• Full-time permanent position

As a PCV Auto Electrician your duties and responsibilities including:

• Perform safety checks and adhere to safety protocols to uphold a secure work environment
• Engage in equipment installations and upgrades as necessary
• Keep precise records of maintenance tasks and equipment performance
• Maintain the electrical components of all vehicles
• Identify and rectify faults, including diagnosing and repairing defective electrical components
• Inspect the electrics of all vehicles to ensure compliance with company standards

To be successful within this role you will have a minimum Level 3 NVQ (or equivalent). Combined with:

• Able to carry out inspections and diagnose faults
• Ability to keep records up to date and of a high standard
• Demonstrated proficiency in heavy vehicle system maintenance and preventative maintenance
• Strive to be an efficient, organised, and disciplined commercial vehicle technician
• Exhibit strong communication and teamwork abilities
• Committed to maintaining workplace safety and adhering to safety protocols

APPLY NOW or give us a call on 0191 7314 800, we look forward to hearing from you!

Connect Appointments have an exciting opportunity for a Quality Assurance Engineer to join our established client’s manufacturing team in Sunderland.

What’s on offer?

• Monday to Friday
• £28,000 per annum
• Full-time permanent position

This challenging role is ideal for a Welding Engineer with a strong background in materials and fabrication. As a crucial member of the quality department, you will contribute to the success of the company by ensuring adherence to quality standards, process development, continuous improvement, and supporting training and development initiatives.

Your responsibilities will include, but not limited to:

• Providing comprehensive support across the site, handling various tasks as needed
• Ensuring products are manufactured in accordance with company procedures and meet specifications, supplying relevant supporting paperwork
• Assisting Production with innovation, process development, standard operating procedures, and technology application for continuous improvement
• Inspecting materials, welds, dimensions, and painting processes, with opportunities for training and development
• Conducting inspections at different production stages, including at supplier premises, to identify non-conformities in line with company procedures
• Collaborating with the team and work independently to support inspection and auditing processes, contributing to general quality-related activities and projects within the quality department

To be successful in engineering role you will ideally have previous experience, with in-depth knowledge of quality and welding management systems ISO9001 and ISO3834. Combined with the following skills, traits and experience:

• Experience with EN1090-2 is advantageous
• Ability to support the improvement of processes and procedures
• Competence in welder monitoring, weld sequences/standard operating procedures (SOP), and distortion control
• Proficiency in interpreting engineering drawings and international specifications
• A background in welding/fabrication manufacturing and/or quality-related activities
• Knowledge of welding processes, with expertise in MAG being essential, and TIG, SMAW methods -advantageous
• Familiarity with materials such as S355-60, 690-60 plate and pipe, and 960-40 plate
• Experience with products like Harbour mobile cranes and LR crawler cranes
• Ability to communicate information clearly at all levels, coupled with a methodical and logical approach
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills to support the department
• Membership in a professional institute (TWI, CQI, NACE, IIW, CMI, etc.) is a must-have
• Travel within the UK and Europe for a few weeks per year will be necessary

An official qualification for a Welding Engineer accredited in the UK is required, such as the International Welding Engineer (IWE) or Incorporated Engineer (IEng) certification – highly required.

Do you meet the requirements above? APPLY NOW or give us a call on 0191 500 0028, we look forward to hearing from you!

Connect Appointments are seeking casual Bar Staff to cover an event at the Croft Circuit in Darlington.

When? Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th July; working 12 noon to 6pm; paid at £12 per hour.

Experience? Previous bar experience is essential, with basic training being given on certain areas in the venue.

Role? You will be serving a variety of draught products, wines, spirits, soft drinks and water.

Uniform? – Black t-shirt, dark jeans (not ripped), and black trainers or boots required. For adverse weather conditions wear a long-sleeved black top, dark jeans, waterproof jacket and dark coloured wellies.

Interested? Apply now or contact us on 0191 731 4800.

Connect Appointments have an exciting opportunity for a Quality Welding Engineer to join our established client’s manufacturing team in Sunderland.

What’s on offer?

• Monday to Friday
• £55,000 to £60,000
• Full-time permanent position

This challenging role is ideal for a Welding Engineer with a strong background in materials and fabrication. As a crucial member of the quality department, you will contribute to the success of the company by ensuring adherence to quality standards, process development, continuous improvement, and supporting training and development initiatives.

Your responsibilities will include, but not limited to:

• Providing comprehensive support across the site, handling various tasks as needed
• Ensuring products are manufactured in accordance with company procedures and meet specifications, supplying relevant supporting paperwork
• Assisting Production with innovation, process development, standard operating procedures, and technology application for continuous improvement
• Inspecting materials, welds, dimensions, and painting processes, with opportunities for training and development
• Conducting inspections at different production stages, including at supplier premises, to identify non-conformities in line with company procedures
• Collaborating with the team and work independently to support inspection and auditing processes, contributing to general quality-related activities and projects within the quality department

To be successful in engineering role you will ideally have previous experience, with in-depth knowledge of quality and welding management systems ISO9001 and ISO3834. Combined with the following skills, traits and experience:

• Experience with EN1090-2 is advantageous
• Ability to support the improvement of processes and procedures
• Competence in welder monitoring, weld sequences/standard operating procedures (SOP), and distortion control
• Proficiency in interpreting engineering drawings and international specifications
• A background in welding/fabrication manufacturing and/or quality-related activities
• Knowledge of welding processes, with expertise in MAG being essential, and TIG, SMAW methods -advantageous
• Familiarity with materials such as S355-60, 690-60 plate and pipe, and 960-40 plate
• Experience with products like Harbour mobile cranes and LR crawler cranes
• Ability to communicate information clearly at all levels, coupled with a methodical and logical approach
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills to support the department
• Membership in a professional institute (TWI, CQI, NACE, IIW, CMI, etc.) is a must-have
• Travel within the UK and Europe for a few weeks per year will be necessary

An official qualification for a Welding Engineer accredited in the UK is required, such as the International Welding Engineer (IWE) or Incorporated Engineer (IEng) certification – highly required.

Do you meet the requirements above? APPLY NOW or give us a call on 0191 500 0028, we look forward to hearing from you!