Your Engineering Recruitment Partner

Your Engineering Recruitment Partner

First Achieve is run by time-served engineers with hands-on industry experience

 

First Achieve work with the best Engineering and Manufacturing Companies and Professionals, throughout the UK. Our team of industry consultants have a wealth of knowledge, experience and contacts throughout the industry.

Our Engineering Team includes Time-Served Engineers with many years’ experience in the Manufacturing Industry. We understand the frustration and time required to go through the recruitment process. We take that pain away.

Areospace
Areospace
Renewables
Renewables
Civil Engineering
Civil Engineering
Manufacturing
Manufacturing
Oil & Gas
Oil & Gas
Chemical
Chemical
Nuclear
Nuclear
Electrical & Electronic
Electrical & Electronic
Robotics
Robotics
Mechanical
Mechanical

I am thrilled to share my incredibly positive experience working with First Achieve as my dedicated recruitment partner. From the moment we started collaborating, I was struck by their unparalleled professionalism, dedication, and expertise in the field.

Anthony Brown
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Head of Recruitment

First Achieve took the time to truly understand our company's unique needsand culture, ensuring that every candidate they presdented was not only highly qualifies, but also a perfect fit for our team. Their exceptional ability to identify top-teir talent in a competitive market is a testament to their keen insight and thorough research.

Jennifer Bennett
|
HR Director

Struggling to hire?

Getting the right access to the right talent
Getting the right access to the right talent
Speed of filling the vacancy
Speed of filling the vacancy
Candidate management and feedack
Candidate management and feedack
Time spent on interviewing
Time spent on interviewing
Unsure of what to hire next
Unsure of what to hire next
Interviewing capabilities
Interviewing capabilities

Choose the recruitment plan which best suits your business

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  • 6-12 weeks search completion
  • 3 months free replacement
  • Dedicated and focused head-hunting search team
  • Weekly steering meeting with full transparency including detailed contact list and decision analysis
  • 1/3 upfront to begin search
  • Split over 3 equal payments based on milestones - agreement of search mandate, agreed shortlist for interview and offer acceptance from candidate
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Latest Jobs

Fabricator/Welder
Engineering
  • Airdrie, North Lanarkshire
  • £30000 - £40000 per annum
  • Permanent

First Achieve's Engineering Division have an excellent opportunity for a Fabricator Welder to join an established and growing company in the North/East Greater Glasgow region. Our client is an international manufacturer, dedicated to Marine products world-wide.What's on Offer:Temp (probation) to perm after 12 weeksPaying circa £18 per hour while under temp (probation) through agencyPaying circa £16 per hour once permanent39hr work week4.5 day work week7am to 4pm Mon to Thurs and 7am to 12pm FriOT 1.5xThis role will report directly to the Warehouse Manager and you will be expected to work as part of a collaborative team of operatives in ensuring the efficient and continual, management and organisation, of products on the premise.Essential skills, experience and knowledge:The successful candidate must have:Experience in Sheet Metal Work / Metal Fabrication / PlatingMIG & TIG Welding experience would also be ideal.Aluminium Welding Experience.This is a fantastic opportunity to join a thriving business, who can offer long-term stability & career progression for the right candidates. APPLY TODAY and one of our Engineering Consultants will be in touch to discuss in more detail.

Valve Technician
Engineering
  • Aberdeen
  • £34000 - £38000 per annum
  • Permanent

First Achieve's Engineering Division are seeking a Valve Technician for their client who are a with a leading organisation in the Oil and Gas industry supplying their client valves and actuators worldwide. Full Time - Dayshift.Salary £34-38k + OT/Offshore WorkRole:Strip, inspect, assess, report and rebuild all valve types and operators.Fault finding to assess root cause of receipted valve failures.Pressure testing to various specifications and international standards.Development through continued training.PSV recertification campaigns.Working closely with co-workers and management to ensure compliance with safety regulations and quality standards.Completing documentation / QA Cards associated with repair scopes and testing.Ensuring compliance to documented procedures and customer specifications.Travelling to customer locations to carry out field service work when required.Qualifications:Time served with at least 6 years' experience preferable.NC/HNC in relevant domain.Knowledge on a variety of valve types.BOSIET and MIST certified.

Sheet Metal Worker - Site Fitter
Engineering
  • Liverpool, Merseyside
  • £40000 - £60000 per annum
  • Permanent

Sheet Metal Worker / Site Fitter 📍 Liverpool 🕒 Full-time | Permanent | Mon-Fri (39 hrs/week + overtime)Are you an experienced Sheet Metal Worker / Site Fitter with a passion for precision and quality workmanship? Join our client, a leading manufacturer specialising in high-end stainless steel fabrications and bespoke joinery for the commercial catering sector.🔧 What You'll Be DoingTravelling to customer sites (Mon-Fri) to install our manufactured goods.Interpreting engineering drawings to assist in the production and installation of sheet metal components.Working with stainless steel using TIG and MIG welding techniques.Taking sheet metal projects from pattern development through to final assembly.Working both independently and within a team to deliver projects on time and to high standards.Maintaining high health & safety standards on-site and in the workshop.✅ What We're Looking ForProven experience in sheet metal fabrication and site fitting.Skilled in MIG and TIG welding, particularly with stainless and mild steel.Strong attention to detail, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to work under pressure.Full, clean UK driving licence - essential for this role.A positive, reliable, and flexible attitude.🕔 Hours & PayCore hours: Monday-Thursday: 7:30am-4:30pm Friday: 7:30am-12:30pmOvertime available as needed.🎁 What We Offer£17.50/hr, OTE earnings up to £60kOvertime pay20 days holiday + bank holidaysChristmas shutdownCompany pension schemeSupportive team environment and opportunities for growth

Welder/Fabricator
Engineering
  • Oakham, Rutland
  • £13 - £14 per hour
  • Temp to Perm

First Achieve's Engineering Division are seeking a Welder/Fabricator for their client based in Oakham who specialise in manufacturing of agricultural machinery.This is a Dayshift position paying £14/hr.The successful applicant will be working on a wide range of fabrications from small components to large, complicated chassis' and frame works.The role will include:Preparing Aluminium, mild steel and welding to high standards.Fabricating and MIG/TIG welding components of varying size and complexity.Preparing finishing fabrications for shot blast and paint - grinding, sanding and de splattering.Reading and interpreting engineering drawings.If this is something you're interested in, apply to this job and one of our Engineering Consultants will be in touch to discuss further.

Plater/Fabricator
Engineering
  • Dyce, Aberdeen
  • £19 - £22 per hour
  • Contract

First Achieve's Engineering Division are seeking Fabricators for their client in Aberdeen for ongoing work.4 Day Week, Monday-Thursday, 10hr days.PAYE/LTD/CIS Available.£19.40/hr PAYE.£22.15/hr LTD.OT x1.5 FridayOT x2 Saturday & Sunday.

Senior Estimator
Engineering
  • Derby, Derbyshire
  • £40000 - £45000 per annum
  • Permanent

First Achieve's Engineering Division are hiring for a Senior Estimator to join their client in Derby who are an engineering company specialising in commercial and residential projects.You will ensure projects are adequately budgeted and costed within an effective timeframe to support the development of bids at tender stage.Salary circa £40-45kKey Duties and ResponsibilitiesProduce accurate and comprehensive estimates for projects in a timely and efficient manner. Control and manage the estimating process at project level.Understand the client's enquiry documentation/bill of quantities to fully ascertain the requirements of the tender and ensure the bid submissions are compliant.Hold a strong understanding of structural steelwork portal frames & the ability to produce accurate measures/take offs, identifying all the package relevant risks, possible value engineering, inclusions, and exclusions.Engage with the supply chain, issue accurate enquiries, and obtain compliant/competitive sub-contract quotations for elements of the tender works.Maintain a good understanding of current market rates.Can read and understand structural engineers' and architects' general arrangement drawings, design reports & specifications.Experience RequiredPrevious experience in a similar Purchasing rolePrevious experience buying and/or project costingCommercial awareness, both in terms of cost and impact on purchases and deliveriesGood communication skillsStrong understanding and ability to operate Microsoft Office software (Word/Excel)Able to work both independently and as part of a team, while prioritising workload, within a fast-paced environment

Machinist
Engineering
  • Aberdeen
  • £17 - £19 per hour
  • Permanent

First Achieve's Engineering Division are seeking a Machinist for their client based in Aberdeen who specialises in inspection, maintenance and repair of drilling products.The machinist is responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining Manual/CNC Machines such as lathes, milling machines, grinders, and drilling machines to produce precision metal parts. This role requires interpreting engineering drawings and specifications to ensure the parts meet the required dimensions and tolerances.£16-17/hr, Dayshift.The Role:Set up and operate a variety of Manual/CNC Machines to produce precision parts.Select appropriate cutting tools, attachments, and accessories for each operation.Read and interpret engineering drawings, and specifications to determine the appropriate machining operations.Experience:5yrs experience within Machining.Programming experience (Fanuc).Ability to work on your own initiative and part of a team.Happy working shift rotations.

Fabricator
Engineering
  • Brackley, Northamptonshire
  • £15 - £18 per hour
  • Permanent

First Achieve's Engineering Division are seeking a Fabricator for their client who provide workplace and material handling supplies. Due to growth, they are looking to add to their team.Pay up to £18/hr, Permanent dayshift role.The Role:Operate and oversee the use of machinery such as CNC machines, laser cutters, welders, and press brakes.Quality Control and Testing.Ensure all fabricated components meet quality standards, tolerances, and client specifications.SkillsExperience working in a warehouse or manufacturing environmentProficiency in assembling mechanical componentsFamiliarity with power tools and hand toolsUnderstanding of Engineering drawings.

Welder Fabricator
Engineering
  • Aberdeen
  • £17 - £21 per hour
  • Permanent

First Achieve's Engineering Division are working with their longstanding client in Aberdeen, who as a result of their recent investments & continuous success, are seeking a Fabricator/Welder.This is a great opportunity to join a leading company who are completely committed to their employees, continuous improvement and much more. They offer extremely competitive rates across the shop floor & plenty of over-time to increase your earnings.What's on Offer;Dayshift Position.Circa £18-21 per hour.Mon-Fri working week, Over-Time at X1.5 and X2 at weekends.Stability, Longevity & long-term progression opportunities…The RoleExperience in Light to Heavy Fabrication and MIG and Flux Core Welding.Working from Drawings and plans.Cut and fabricate independently.Knowledge of materials, production processes, quality programs, raw materials and other techniques.The Successful ApplicantExperience using fabricating machinery.Time Served.Previously Coded in MIG and Flux core.Flexible to join in with OT.

Supporting businesses globally

 

First Achieve have hands on industry experience in recruiting the highest calibre candidates across IT, Technical, Engineering and Manufacturing sectors.

We believe that working in partnership to thoroughly understand the requirements and demands of our clients and candidates is the key to ensuring we consistently deliver a tailored service that’s of the highest standards whilst maintaining high levels of integrity, transparency and delivery.

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