Engineering group to recruit more than 100 staff, with second wave in autumn

Robin Whitehead

BGEN, the Warrington-based engineering firm driving the energy transition, is expanding with the recruitment of more than 100 staff.

It said it is seeking skilled craftspeople and engineers across its UK operations.

The recruitment drive at the business, which is headquartered on Centre Park, follows a number of new contract wins in the industrial space with opportunities across the UK.

Chief executive, Robin Whitehead, said: “The business has grown significantly over the past 12 months as we continue to secure opportunities in our core market sectors including chemicals, energy, pharmaceutical and utilities.

“We have opportunities across the business at all levels, with a particular need for skilled mechanical and electrical craftspeople, as we support our clients on a number of live opportunities, including energy efficiency, energy transition and energy security projects.”

BGEN’s electrical business unit has an immediate requirement for upwards of 60 JIB-approved electricians as well as 10 supervisors, while in its mechanical team, the business requires time-served pipefitters, riggers and welders alongside planning and quality assurance (QA) engineers.

The company’s technology team is recruiting for systems integration (SI) PLC/SCADA engineers and low- voltage (LV) design engineers.

As a proud member of the Fiver Per Cent club, successful candidates will benefit from ongoing learning and development opportunities. They will also have access to comprehensive wellbeing support including different aspects of emotional, mental and physical health.

Craftspeople will also be able to take advantage of the benefits offered to employees through national agreements including the Joint Industry Board (JIB and SJIB) and the National Agreement for the Engineering Construction Industry (NAECI).

A second wave of recruitment is set to take place in the autumn as the company looks to deliver projects in 2025 and beyond.

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