Laura Nixon

Laura Nixon

Principal Recruitment Consultant

Busy Bee Recruitment Agency: Cambridge & Newmarket Linkedin
Busy Bee Recruitment Agency: Cambridge & Newmarket Linkedin

Laura heads up our Technical & Engineering division as Principal Consultant with wide ranging recruitment experience spanning 5+ years. Having worked across a variety of sectors previously Laura enjoys working on “hard to fill” vacancies and sees a challenge in every new vacant position. Someone who enjoys providing exceptional customer service with a fun, but professional, attitude you will always be welcomed with a smile and cheerful manner when working with Laura to fill a vacancy or find yourself a new job.

Maintenance Engineer

Location
On-site
Lakenheath, Suffolk
Role Type
Permanent
£
Salary
£40,000 - £42,000 (OTE £55,000)

Keep production moving and get stuck into a role where no two days look the same 🔧 From shredders and conveyors to motors and heavy plant, you’ll be hands-on keeping everything running, fixing faults fast, and helping drive improvements. We’re looking for someone hardworking, flexible, and ready to roll their sleeves up – if you want to make a real impact, this one’s for you.

Who are we?

We are Busy Bee Recruitment, an award-winning recruitment agency supplying both temporary and permanent staffing solutions throughout the UK to our client base spanning multiple sectors including Sales, Marketing, Industrial, Manufacturing, Engineering, IT, Accountancy, Administration & Executive Search.

Job Duties:

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across site machinery

• Respond quickly to breakdowns to minimise downtime

• Diagnose and repair mechanical and basic electrical faults

• Maintain and service a range of production and heavy plant equipment

• Complete routine checks and component replacements

• Ensure machinery is operating safely and efficiently

• Follow and update maintenance schedules and records

• Work closely with production teams to keep operations running smoothly

• Support continuous improvement initiatives across the site

What we are looking for:

• Strong mechanical engineering background (essential)

• Basic electrical knowledge

• Experience working with production machinery or heavy plant equipment

• Ability to fault-find and resolve issues efficiently

• Experience within PPM and reactive maintenance environments

• Hands-on, proactive approach with a willingness to get stuck in

• Calm under pressure with good problem-solving skills

• Team player who can also work independently when required

• Hardworking, reliable and flexible attitude

• Forklift licence (desirable but not essential)

Benefits:

  • 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
  • Life Assurance
  • Exclusive discounts at major retailers
  • Restaurants holidays and more!
  • Staff discounts
  • Training and development
  • Wellbeing support
  • Kwik fit club
  • Free MOT
  • Cycle to work scheme.

If you have not received a response within 3-5 working days, unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful. Busy Bee Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency for this Permanent vacancy.

Engineering
Laura Nixon

TIG Welder

Location
On-site
St Ives, Cambridgeshire
Role Type
Permanent
£
Salary
£17.50 + depending on experience

This is an exciting role for a time served, experience TIG welder specialising in high end stainless steel welding to support hi-tech industries such as pharmaceutical and medical.  The successful candidates will be able to produce welds of top quality and visually pleasing when left as laid.  We are seeking hands-on welders to join an established team who pride themselves as being amongst the best welders in the UK. If you an experienced TIG welder who enjoys problem solving and is looking for future career prospects, this could be the role for you!

Who are we?

We are Busy Bee Recruitment, an award-winning recruitment agency supplying both temporary and permanent staffing solutions throughout the UK to our client base spanning multiple sectors including Sales, Marketing, Industrial, Manufacturing, Engineering, IT, Accountancy, Administration & Executive Search.

Duties to Include

• Prepare and adjust TIG welding machines as per project requirements

• Read and understand engineering drawings and specifications to determine weld requirements- troubleshoot and collaborate with the team to overcome any issues on new projects.

• Weld components and tube on stainless steel and other high nickel alloys.

• Check workpiece for defects before and after welding to ensure welds meet high-quality standards

• Identify defects and carry out necessary rework.

• Prepare surfaces to ensure proper weld penetration

• Adhere to workplace procedures and keep a clean and tidy environment

What we are looking for:

• A time served TIG welder, ideally apprentice trained with 8 years + experience

• Ideally NVQ qualified

• A good team player

• Ambitious to progress to a more senior role

• Ideally some experience of supervising/mentoring junior staff.

Benefits:

  • 22 days holiday, rising to 25 after 1 year service + bank holidays
  • Annual summer and Christmas social events
  • Life assurance policy 3x annual salary
  • Access to well-being hub and virtual GP service
  • Free onsite parking
  • Company enrolled pension
  • Performance related annual bonus
  • Cycle to work scheme

So, are you ready for your next job? Hit on the apply button today

If you have not received a response within 3-5 working days, unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful. Busy Bee Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency for this Permanent vacancy.

Engineering
Laura Nixon

2nd Line Service Desk Analyst

Location
On-site
St Ives, Cambridgeshire
Role Type
Full Time
Permanent
£
Salary
£30,000 - £39,000 depending on experience

Our client is searching for a tech-savvy problem solver to play a pivotal role in their daily operations. If your passionate about delivery top-notch IT support and ensuring clients’ needs are met with precision and efficiency this is the role for you!

We are seeking candidates who have previous 2nd line experience, preferably from an MSP environment. You will have some hands-on experience and be looking for your next challenge!

Who are we?

We are Busy Bee Recruitment, an award-winning recruitment agency supplying both temporary and permanent staffing solutions throughout the UK to our client base spanning multiple sectors including Sales, Marketing, Industrial, Manufacturing, Engineering, IT, Accountancy, Administration & Executive Search.

What our client offers:

• Providing expert IT support – answering calls, raising tickets, and resolving 2nd line technical issues.

• Guiding and mentoring 1st Line Analysts & Field Engineers.

• Visiting client’s site to set up new hardware and trouble-shoot more complex issues

• Investigating & escalating incidents to 3rd line where needed.

• Ensuring seamless client communication and managing expectations.

• Collaborating with the wider IT team to improve processes and service delivery.

• Staying ahead of the game by continuously improving your technical knowledge.

What we are looking for:

• Strong experience working in a helpdesk environment within a managed service provider.

• Very strong communication and interpersonal skills

• A full UK driving licence to travel to

• Proven 2nd line experience

• Microsoft 365 expertise

• Strong IT Foundation- ideally a relevant qualification such as an NVQ, Diploma, degree or demonstrable progress towards one.

• Strong technical knowledge across Windows server and desktop environments, Microsoft Exchange, Active Director and Windows operating systems.

• A strong grasp of core IT networking principles.

• A full UK driving license

Benefits:

  • 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
  • Onsite parking
  • 24/7 access to Udemy for business
  • 24/7 access to GP support
  • 4x death in service cover
  • Enhanced pension
  • Store discount
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Electric car scheme

So, are you ready for your next job? Hit on the apply button today

If you have not received a response within 3-5 working days, unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful. Busy Bee Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency for this Permanent vacancy.

Engineering
Laura Nixon
33000
15.87

Design Engineer

Location
On-site
Mildenhall, Suffolk
Role Type
Full Time
Permanent
£
Salary
£40,000 Per Annum

We are seeking an experienced Design Engineer to join a friendly team based in Mildenhall.

You’ll take projects from first concept to finished product, using SolidWorks and AutoCAD to create smart, efficient designs that work first time. Working closely with sales, production, and fellow designers, you’ll have real ownership, real influence, and the chance to continuously improve how things are designed and made.

If you enjoy complex design work, thrive in a collaborative environment, and like seeing your ideas come to life on the shop floor, this could be the perfect next step in your engineering career

Who are we?

We are Busy Bee Recruitment, an award-winning recruitment agency supplying both temporary and permanent staffing solutions throughout the UK to our client base spanning multiple sectors including Sales, Marketing, Industrial, Manufacturing, Engineering, IT, Accountancy, Administration & Executive Search.

Job Duties:

• Produce accurate, high-quality 3D models and technical drawings using SolidWorks and AutoCAD.

• Take ownership of design projects from concept through to completion, working closely with sales, production, and other internal teams.

• Design complex components and tooling, sharing knowledge and supporting junior members of the CAD team.

• Amend, update, and maintain drawings within the drawing management system.

• Translate customer briefs into effective, cost-efficient design solutions in collaboration with the sales and business development teams.

• Generate approval and production drawings and support the processing of orders through the business.

• Plan manufacturing steps and prepare associated technical documentation.

• Work closely with production to ensure drawings are correct, clear, and fit for manufacture.

• Monitor assigned projects and orders to ensure customer expectations, timelines, and profitability targets are met.

• Contribute to the development of new products, tooling, and design improvements.

• Drive continuous improvement by recommending and implementing more efficient ways of working.

• Support and mentor Junior Design Engineers.

What we are looking for:

• Extensive experience using SolidWorks and AutoCAD to create 3D models and detailed technical drawings.

• A qualification in Design or Engineering (A Level, BTEC, Apprenticeship, or Degree).

• Experience working in a manufacturing or production environment (desirable).

• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and design for manufacture.

• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.

• A proactive, continuous improvement mindset with the ability to support and coach colleagues.

• Confident decision-maker with strong problem-solving and planning skills.

• A collaborative team player who builds strong working relationships across the business.

Benefits:

  • 26 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
  • Health cash plan
  • Death in service cover

If you have not received a response within 3-5 working days, unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful. Busy Bee Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency for this Permanent vacancy.

Engineering
Laura Nixon
40000
17

Field Service Engineer

Location
On-site
Northern Ireland based but to cover the whole of Ireland
Role Type
Full Time
Permanent
£
Salary
£26,500 - £30,000 Per Annum

We are seeking a field service engineer who has experience in the repair and/or servicing of electro-mechanical equipment. You will be able to read diagrams and schematics and demonstrate a methodical approach to your work.

We are looking for candidates who are based in Northern Ireland and able to cover the whole of Ireland. You will be working on your own initiative but will be part of supportive team.

Who are we?

We are Busy Bee Recruitment, an award-winning recruitment agency supplying both temporary and permanent staffing solutions throughout the UK to our client base spanning multiple sectors including Sales, Marketing, Industrial, Manufacturing, Engineering, IT, Accountancy, Administration & Executive Search.

Job Duties:

• Install and commission electro-mechanical equipment to manufacturer standards

• Carry out preventative maintenance and precision parts

• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical and software issues efficiently

• Maintain service documentation and manage parts inventory

• Act as a technical point of contact for clients

What we are looking for:

• Proven experience in mechanical and/or electrical engineering

• A solutions focused mindset

• A good attention to detail

• Highly professional

• A confident communicator- comfortable communicating with clients.

• Full driving licence and flexibility to travel

Benefits:

  • 31 days holiday including bank holidays
  • Private medical insurance
  • Company van
  • Mobile phone
  • Target-based bonus scheme
  • All PPE and tools provided
  • Full product training
  • Onsite gym access
  • Pension scheme

So, are you ready for your next job? Hit on the apply button today.

If you have not received a response within 3-5 working days, unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful. Busy Bee Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency for this Permanent vacancy

Engineering
Laura Nixon
30000
16.92

Quality Manager

Location
On-site
St Ives, Cambridgeshire
Role Type
Full Time
Permanent
£
Salary
£45,000 - £60,000 depending on experience

Our client based in St Ives is seeking an experienced Quality Manager to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of the existing ISO 9001 quality management system, while leading the implementation of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 across the business.

The role will involve driving continuous improvement, managing quality processes, leading a technician, and ensuring high standards are maintained throughout the organisation. Ideal for someone who enjoys a hands-on role whilst also influencing wider business strategy.

If this sounds like you read on!

Who are we?

We are Busy Bee Recruitment, an award-winning recruitment agency supplying both temporary and permanent staffing solutions throughout the UK to our client base spanning multiple sectors including Sales, Marketing, Industrial, Manufacturing, Engineering, IT, Accountancy, Administration & Executive Search.

Job Duties:

• Take ownership of the existing ISO 9001 Quality management system

• Lead the implementation of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.

• Monitoring production processes

• Ensuring compliance to agreed standards and clients’ specifications

• Continuous improvement

• Developing and implementing quality control processes

• Monitoring production processes

• Performing and hosting quality audits

• Investigate and resolve customer complaints

• Investigate and resolve complaints with our suppliers

• Train and lead staff on quality standards, procedures and best practices

• Hosting internal quality meetings

• Maintain accurate quality matters and prepare reports for senior management

What we are looking for:

• Formal quality qualifications (Degree in Quality Management or Engineering or Certified Quality Manager)

• Ability to lead a team, to provide guidance to other departments and to communicate quality standards across the business

• Ability to identify root causes of quality issues and implement effective corrective actions

• Ability to plan, execute and monitor quality initiatives

Benefits:

  • 22 days holiday + 8 bank holidays -rising to 25 after 1 year service
  • Annual summer and Christmas social events
  • Life assurance policy 3x annual salary and access to wellbeing hub and virtual GP Service
  • Free onsite parking
  • Company enrolled pension 5%
  • Cycle to work scheme

If you have not received a response within 3-5 working days, unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful. Busy Bee Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency for this Permanent vacancy.

Engineering
Laura Nixon

Electrical Facilities Maintenance Engineer

Location
On-site
Diss, Norfolk
Role Type
Full Time
Permanent
£
Salary
Up to £18.00 Per Hour

Busy Bee Recruitment are supporting a well-established and growing agricultural business in their search for an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join their maintenance team. This is a varied, hands-on role working across multiple sites, offering long-term stability, strong training support and genuine career progression opportunities.

Who are we?

We are Busy Bee Recruitment, an award-winning recruitment agency supplying both temporary and permanent staffing solutions throughout the UK to our client base spanning multiple sectors including Sales, Marketing, Industrial, Manufacturing, Engineering, IT, Accountancy, Administration & Executive Search.

Job Duties:

• Planned and preventative electrical maintenance

• Fault finding, testing and repair of electrical equipment

• Isolating defective equipment and carrying out corrective actions

• Installation of electrical systems and associated equipment

• Completing relevant certification following works

• Supporting continuous improvement of plant reliability

• Participating in the on-call rota (including authorised person duties)

• Ensuring all work complies with electrical and safety regulations

• Attending internal training workshops and development courses

What we are looking for:

• NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Electrical Installation (or equivalent)

• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations

• Full UK Driving Licence

• Experience working to safe systems of work

• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Flexible approach to working hours and call-out rota

Benefits: .

  • 28 Days Holiday including 8 bank holidays
  • Company vehicle and mobile phone provided
  • Optional private use of company van (taxable benefit)
  • Dedicated in-house training department
  • Clear progression routes as training are completed
  • Reduced-cost staff shop, Auto-enrolment pension scheme
  • Private counselling support services
  • Staff and family events
  • Monthly employee draw
  • long service awards

So, are you ready for your next job? Hit on the apply button today.

If you have not received a response within 3-5 working days, unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful. Busy Bee Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency for this Permanent vacancy.

Industrial
Laura Nixon
44,928
18.00

CNC Miller

Location
On-site
Newmarket, Suffolk
Role Type
Full Time
Permanent
£
Salary
£16.00 - £19.00 per hour depending on experience

Our client, based in Newmarket, is seeking an experienced CNC Miller to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity to become a valued member of a close-knit, family-run business with a team of 16 employees.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience in setting, operating, and programming CNC milling machines using Fanuc controls. If you have the skills and experience we are looking for, we’d love to hear from you.

Who are we?

We are Busy Bee Recruitment, an award-winning recruitment agency supplying both temporary and permanent staffing solutions throughout the UK to our client base spanning multiple sectors including Sales, Marketing, Industrial, Manufacturing, Engineering, IT, Accountancy, Administration & Executive Search.

Job Duties:

• Operate CNC multi-axis machines using Fanuc controls

• Keep documentation up to date

• Follow health and safety standards

• Carry out own quality control and inspections

• Meet productivity targets

• Pre-planned maintenance of machines

• General machine shop duties

• Wiling to undertake any task asked of you by the business.

What we are looking for:

• Experience in programming and operating Fanuc control systems

• An understanding of engineering drawings and tolerances

• Experience in using inspection equipment

• A good attention to detail

• A good team player

• Willing to work overtime where required by the business.

Benefits:

  • 20 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
  • Overtime paid at time and a half
  • PPE provided to include boots and polo shirts
  • Sick pay
  • Pension scheme

So, are you ready for your next job? Hit on the apply button today.

If you have not received a response within 3-5 working days, unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful. Busy Bee Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency for this Permanent vacancy

Engineering
Laura Nixon
37050
19

Electrician

Location
On-site
Woodbridge, Suffolk
Role Type
Full Time
Permanent
£
Salary
Up to £18.00 Per Hour

Busy Bee Recruitment are supporting a well-established and growing agricultural business in their search for an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join their maintenance team. This is a varied, hands-on role working across multiple sites, offering long-term stability, strong training support and genuine career progression opportunities.

Who are we?

We are Busy Bee Recruitment, an award-winning recruitment agency supplying both temporary and permanent staffing solutions throughout the UK to our client base spanning multiple sectors including Sales, Marketing, Industrial, Manufacturing, Engineering, IT, Accountancy, Administration & Executive Search.

Job Duties:

• Planned and preventative electrical maintenance

• Fault finding, testing and repair of electrical equipment

• Isolating defective equipment and carrying out corrective actions

• Installation of electrical systems and associated equipment

• Completing relevant certification following works

• Supporting continuous improvement of plant reliability

• Participating in the on-call rota (including authorised person duties)

• Ensuring all work complies with electrical and safety regulations

• Attending internal training workshops and development courses

What we are looking for:

• NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Electrical Installation (or equivalent)

• BS 7671 17th/18th Edition

• BS 2391 Electrical Testing and Inspection

• Full UK Driving Licence

• Experience working to safe systems of work

• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Flexible approach to working hours and call-out rota

Benefits:

  • 28 Days Holiday including 8 bank holidays
  • Company vehicle and mobile phone provided
  • Optional private use of company van (taxable benefit)
  • Dedicated in-house training department
  • Clear progression routes as training are completed
  • Reduced-cost staff shop
  • Auto-enrolment pension scheme
  • Private counselling support services
  • Staff and family events
  • Monthly employee draw
  • long service awards

So, are you ready for your next job? Hit on the apply button today.

If you have not received a response within 3-5 working days, unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful. Busy Bee Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency for this Permanent vacancy.

Engineering
Laura Nixon
34700
18

Electrician

Location
On-site
Diss, Norfolk
Role Type
Full Time
Permanent
£
Salary
Up to £18.00 Per Hour

Busy Bee Recruitment are supporting a well-established and growing agricultural business in their search for an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join their maintenance team. This is a varied, hands-on role working across multiple sites, offering long-term stability, strong training support and genuine career progression opportunities.

Who are we?

We are Busy Bee Recruitment, an award-winning recruitment agency supplying both temporary and permanent staffing solutions throughout the UK to our client base spanning multiple sectors including Sales, Marketing, Industrial, Manufacturing, Engineering, IT, Accountancy, Administration & Executive Search.

Job Duties:

• Planned and preventative electrical maintenance

• Fault finding, testing and repair of electrical equipment

• Isolating defective equipment and carrying out corrective actions

• Installation of electrical systems and associated equipment

• Completing relevant certification following works

• Supporting continuous improvement of plant reliability

• Participating in the on-call rota (including authorised person duties)

• Ensuring all work complies with electrical and safety regulations

• Attending internal training workshops and development courses

What we are looking for:

• BS 7671 17th/18th Edition

• BS 2391 Electrical Testing and Inspection

• Full UK Driving Licence

• Experience working to safe systems of work

• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Flexible approach to working hours and call-out rota

Benefits:

  • 28 Days Holiday including 8 bank holidays
  • Company vehicle and mobile phone provided
  • Optional private use of company van (taxable benefit)
  • Dedicated in-house training department
  • Clear progression routes as training are completed
  • Reduced-cost staff shop
  • Auto-enrolment pension scheme
  • Private counselling support services
  • Staff and family events
  • Monthly employee draw
  • Long service awards

So, are you ready for your next job? Hit on the apply button today.

If you have not received a response within 3-5 working days, unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful. Busy Bee Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency for this Permanent vacancy

Engineering
Laura Nixon
37440
18

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