Engineering

Appointment Generator

Location: Glasgow, South Side (G46)
Salary: Up to £30,000 basic salary, depending on experience + bonus
Working Pattern: Full-time or part-time | Office-based with flexible hours

First Achieve are working with a growing business based in the south side of Glasgow, who are looking to appoint an experienced and motivated Appointment Generator to support their continued expansion.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious sales professional with experience in appointment setting, lead generation or business development to join a growing organisation with genuine opportunities for career progression.

The successful candidate will play a key role in identifying new business opportunities, engaging with prospective clients and generating qualified appointments for the senior management team.

The Role

- Identify and research prospective clients, market trends and new business opportunities.

- Conduct outbound prospecting through telephone, email and LinkedIn.

- Engage with business owners and senior decision-makers to understand their requirements.

- Follow up on leads and generate qualified appointments for senior management.

- Maintain accurate and up-to-date CRM and prospect records.

- Work closely with management to develop and implement effective sales strategies.

- Monitor sales activity and provide regular updates and performance reports.

- Ensure qualified opportunities are effectively handed over to the senior team.

About You

The ideal candidate will have previous experience in appointment setting, telesales, lead generation or business development, together with a confident and professional approach.

You will ideally have:

- Proven experience generating appointments or leads within a B2B environment.

- A confident telephone manner and excellent communication skills.

- The ability to engage effectively with business owners and senior decision-makers.

- Strong organisational and time-management skills.

- Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple follow-ups.

- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.

- A motivated, proactive approach and a genuine desire to develop a career in sales.

What's on Offer?

- Up to £30,000 basic salary, depending on experience.

- Bonus structure providing the opportunity to increase your earnings.

- Fully funded, role-specific training leading to recognised qualifications.

- Genuine opportunities for progression, including potential advancement into team management as the business grows.

- Flexible working hours, including options to accommodate school term-time schedules.

- Free onsite parking.

- Excellent public transport links.

- The opportunity to join a growing business where your contribution can have a real impact.

If you're an experienced appointment setter or lead generation professional looking for your next opportunity with a growing business and clear progression prospects, First Achieve would be keen to hear from you.

Appointment Generator Location: Glasgow, South Side (G46) Salary: Up to £30,000 basic salary, depending on experience + bonus Working Pattern: Full-time or part-time | Office-based with flexible hours First Achieve are...

Sales and Business Development Assistant

Product Sales Manager

Location: Field & Home Based - 85% Home Based
Salary: £42,000 Basic + £11,000 OTE + Company Van

The Opportunity

First Achieve is partnered with a growing organisation to recruit a Product Sales Manager to join their sales team.

This is a phone-led, new business sales role, ideal for someone who enjoys outbound sales, building relationships from scratch and converting prospects into customers.

You'll work to a structured daily activity plan, proactively contacting potential customers, generating new opportunities and securing first orders.

The role is predominantly home based, with travel across a designated area and quarterly sales meetings.

Key Responsibilities

- Proactively make outbound calls to generate new business

- Work to a clear and structured daily call plan

- Identify, engage and win new customers

- Convert opportunities into first orders

- Build relationships with new accounts

- Attend occasional face-to-face customer meetings

- Maintain accurate CRM records

- Support wider sales and marketing campaigns

What We're Looking For

- Strong outbound telephone sales experience

- Comfortable making high volumes of proactive sales calls

- Experience working towards activity and revenue targets

- A strong new-business and results-focused mindset

- Excellent organisation and follow-up skills

- CRM experience would be advantageous

The Package

- £42,000 basic salary

- £11,000 OTE

- Company van for business use only

- Clear and achievable performance structure

- Predominantly home-based working

The Role

This is a new-business focused sales position for someone who is confident picking up the phone, engaging prospective customers and driving opportunities through to the first order.

If you're an experienced outbound salesperson looking for a target-driven role with the flexibility of predominantly home-based working, we'd like to hear from you.

Product Sales Manager Location: Field & Home Based - 85% Home Based Salary: £42,000 Basic + £11,000 OTE + Company Van The Opportunity First Achieve is partnered with a growing organisation to recruit a Product Sales...

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Electrical Maintenance Technician

Location: Commutable from Edinburgh, Livingston, Falkirk and Hamilton (Surrounding Areas)
Salary: Circa £40,000 - £41,000, rising to £46,000 - £48,000 after 3 months
Shift Pattern: 3-Shift Rotation (Moving to 4 on, 4 off Continental Shifts after training)

First Achieve Engineering Recrutiment team are assisting in recruiting for an experienced Electrical Maintenance Technician to join a leading manufacturing business. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly skilled maintenance team responsible for keeping a world-class manufacturing facility running at peak performance.

Following an initial three-month training period on a rotating Monday to Friday shift pattern, you'll transition onto a 4 on, 4 off continental shift pattern, increasing your salary to circa £46,000 - £48,000 per annum.

The Role

As part of the maintenance team, you'll carry out planned, preventative and reactive maintenance across a wide range of manufacturing equipment, helping to minimise downtime and maximise production efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

- Carry out planned, preventative and reactive electrical maintenance.
- Diagnose faults and respond quickly to equipment breakdowns.
- Maintain and repair forging presses, furnaces, CNC machinery and plant equipment.
- Support electrical installations, testing and commissioning activities.
- Read and interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings.
- Use diagnostic equipment to identify and resolve electrical faults.
- What We're Looking For

- Time-served Electrician with City & Guilds, NVQ Level 3, HNC or equivalent.
- Proven experience in electrical maintenance within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
- Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
- Ability to read electrical drawings and schematics.
- Experience carrying out preventative maintenance and electrical installations.
- Knowledge of safe working practices and electrical regulations.
- Good IT and communication skills.
- Comfortable working at height and in confined spaces when required.
- Experience with medium-voltage distribution systems is advantageous.What's on Offer?

- Permanent position with a globally recognised manufacturer.
- Excellent career progression and ongoing technical development.
- Modern manufacturing facility with advanced equipment.
- Long-term job security within the defence manufacturing sector.If you're an experienced Electrical Maintenance Technician looking for your next challenge with a leading engineering employer, we'd love to hear from you.



Please note: Due to the nature of work within the industry, applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available for this role. This position is subject to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), and the successful candidate will be required to obtain the necessary authorisations and security clearances.



Interviews to be conducted Late September/Early October

Electrical Maintenance Technician Location: Commutable from Edinburgh, Livingston, Falkirk and Hamilton (Surrounding Areas) Salary: Circa £40,000 - £41,000, rising to £46,000 - £48,000 after 3 months Shift Pattern:...

Electrical Maintenance Technician

About the Company



First Achieve's Engineering division is proud to be working with our long-standing client based in Glasgow, who are actively seeking an experienced CNC Miller to join their highly skilled manufacturing team in Glasgow



About the Role



CNC Hurco Miller Glasgow. To carry out machining using our range of both Hurco 3 & 5 axis and Siemens 3 axis CNC machining centres in order to produce components.The suitable candidate will be machining to various designs, and quantities. We are looking for an effective communicator, who can work both individually and as part of a team in a busy factory environment.



Responsibilities



Carry out machining using our range of both Hurco 3 & 5 axis CNC machine
Machine to various designs and quantities.
Work both individually and as part of a team in a busy factory environment.

Qualifications



Time served recognised Engineering apprenticeship preferabl,e relevant hands on experience in a manufacturing enviroment essential.

Required



Able to interpret technical drawings
Min 5 years' experience in a workshop environment
Demonstrable Hurco and Siemens CNC milling experience including ability to both programme and operate
Able to work under own initiative
Effective team contributor
Proven experience operating 5-axis CNC milling machines, ideally Hurco
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
Minimum of 3 years' experience in an industrial engineering environment

Preferred Skills



Fitting experience
Working within a factory environment
Forklift licence
Conventional, Machining Centre and Milling experience desirable

Pay range and compensation package



Join a well-established and experienced engineering team
Competitive pay- Up to £20.63 PH
Day hours: Monday to Friday (Early Finish Friday)
37 hour work week
35 holiday days per annum
Regular overtime available

Equal Opportunity Statement



Call us today on 0141 816 0116 and speak to one of our specialist engineering consultants. Alternatively, email Paul directly at



Please not we do not offer sponsorships for this role.

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Horizontal Borer - Conventional

First Achieve Engineering Recruitment are acting on behalf of their client, a well-established and highly successful engineering manufacturer, who are looking for an experienced Conventional Horizontal Borer to join their manufacturing team in South Lanarkshire

This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled Horizontal Borer looking for a stable, long-term position within a specialist engineering environment.



Key Responsibilities

- Set up and operate conventional horizontal boring machines.
- Read and interpret engineering drawings.
- Produce large and complex components to tight tolerances.
- Select appropriate tooling and machining methods.
- Inspect and measure your own work.
- Operate other conventional machinery where required, including lathes, mills and drills.
- Work safely and maintain high standards of housekeeping.
- Contribute to continuous improvement and workshop efficiency.What We're Looking For

- Proven experience as a Conventional Horizontal Borer / Horizontal Boring Machine Operator.
- Strong engineering drawing interpretation skills.
- Experience working to tight tolerances.
- Good understanding of machining processes and tooling.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.Desirable: Experience with a Kerns Richard SH75 or similar, overhead crane operation and/or counterbalance forklift licence.

Benefits

- 32 days annual holiday
- Company profit-sharing bonus scheme
- Employer pension contribution matching up to 5%
- Flexibility with start and finish times Usual working hours Mon-Thu 6am-2.30pm Fri 6am-1.30pm
- Company sick pay scheme following probationIf you're an experienced Horizontal Borer and ready for your next move, apply today with First Achieve Engineering Recruitment.

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Welder

Salary: Circa £40,000 - £41,000, rising to £46,000 - £48,000 after 3 months
Working Hours: 3 Shift Pattern (Days/Backs/Nights), moving to a 4 on, 4 off Continental Shift Pattern after training.
Commutable from: Edinburgh, Livingston, Dunfermline and surrounding areas.

First Achieve's Engineering Division are recruiting for an experienced Welder to join a global manufacturing leader.

This is an excellent opportunity to secure a permanent position with a world-class engineering business offering long-term stability, genuine career progression and excellent earning potential.

Following an initial three-month training period on a rotating days/backs/nights shift pattern, you'll move onto a 4 on, 4 off continental shift pattern, increasing your salary to circa £46,000 - £48,000 per annum.

The Role

Working within a busy manufacturing environment, you'll be responsible for producing high-quality welded components to exact engineering standards using a range of welding processes.

Key Responsibilities

- Carry out MIG, TIG and ARC welding on a variety of metal components and fabrications.
- Assemble and weld components in line with engineering drawings and specifications.
- Set up and operate welding equipment safely and efficiently.
- Inspect completed welds to ensure they meet quality and customer standards.
- Read and interpret engineering drawings.
- Maintain a safe, clean and organised working environment.
- Follow all health, safety and quality procedures.
- What We're Looking For

- Previous experience as a Welder within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
- Experience with MIG, TIG and ARC welding.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
- Welding qualifications or a relevant apprenticeship are essential
- Flexible approach to shift working.What's on Offer?

- Permanent role with a globally recognised manufacturer.
- Excellent career progression and ongoing training.
- Modern manufacturing facility.
- Long-term job security within the defense manufacturing sector.

Please note: Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available for this role due to the nature of the work within the industry



Interviews will be held mid-August.

Welder Salary: Circa £40,000 - £41,000, rising to £46,000 - £48,000 after 3 months Working Hours: 3 Shift Pattern (Days/Backs/Nights), moving to a 4 on, 4 off Continental Shift Pattern after training.

Arc Welder

CNC Miller (4 & 5 Axis)

First Achieve Engineering Recruitment are acting on behalf of our client, a well-established

precision engineering company, to recruit an experienced CNC Miller to join their skilled

manufacturing team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for producing high-quality precision

components while maintaining exceptional standards of accuracy and workmanship.

Salary: Up to £22.00 per hour (depending on experience)

Hours: Monday to Friday - Day Shift (39 hours per week)

Key Responsibilities

* Set, operate and programme CNC milling machines.

* Machine precision components to engineering drawings and customer specifications.

* Operate 4 and 5 axis CNC machining centres.

* Select appropriate tooling and machining methods.

* Carry out first-off and in-process inspections using measuring equipment.

* Ensure components meet quality standards and tight tolerances.

* Troubleshoot machining and tooling issues where required.

* Maintain a safe, clean and organised working environment.

* Work effectively to meet production deadlines.

Essential Requirements

* Proven experience as a CNC Miller within a precision engineering environment.

* Experience setting and operating 4 and 5 axis CNC milling machines.

* Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.

* Experience working to fine tolerances.

* Competent using inspection equipment including micrometres, verniers and gauges.

Desirable Skills

* Experience with Heidenhain controls would be advantageous.

* Programming experience is desirable.

* Previous experience producing low-volume, high-precision components.

* Time served Apprenticeship in engineering discipline.

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CNC Turner

First Achieve - Engineering Division

First Achieve's Engineering division is working in partnership with a well-established

precision engineering company to recruit an experienced CNC Turner. The business

manufactures high-quality engineered components and solutions for a range of sectors

including Aerospace, Oil & Gas, Renewables, Subsea, Manufacturing, and Automotive.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing organisation offering long-term stability,

skill development, and clear progression opportunities.

Hours of work

* Monday to Thursday: 8:00am - 4:30pm

* Friday: 8:00am - 3:30pm



What can you expect in return?

* Overtime available when required paid at 1.5x hourly rate

* Secure role within a thriving and growing business

* Opportunities for career progression

* Stable, long-term employment

* 32 days annual leave

* Pension scheme with life assurance (2x annual salary)

* Excellent working environment

* Free on-site parking

What we are looking for?

* Strong experience working with CNC and manual lathes

* Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

* Experience with Fanuc and/or ProtoTrak programming (advantageous)

* Time-served apprenticeship at National Certificate level (or equivalent) or relevant

industry experience

* Motivated to progress within a secure, growing engineering business



If you are a qualified CNC turner looking for your next position, then apply today and one of our engineering experts will be in touch.



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