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MERITUS are recruiting for a Security Vetting Support Officer to join our client based in Hertfordshire on an initial 12 month contract to support HMG vetting programmes for a defence company. SECURITY VETTING SUPPORT OFFICER - £26.85 PER HOUR - 12 MONTHS - STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE - STRONG ADMINISTERIAL BACKGROUND - SECTOR: DEFENCE Support Recruitment in obtaining security clearances and checks for all new employees. Supporting with the management of confidential and complex vetting enquiries. Be point of contact for vetting issues/problems. Liaise with UKSV and other external agencies when appropriate. Work with external IT platform to obtain and update security clearances. Provide support to areas of Security Services. Lead on departmental projects for successful implementation to meet deadlines. In addition, you will be required to support the Personnel Security Manager in the successful implementation of the Vetting Strategy. Your role will be diverse and fast-paced as you support the department and business in achieving its objectives and reducing risk to the organisation. Skillset/experience required: Essential: Experience of HMG BPSS and UKSV vetting processes Excellent interpersonal skills Able to work under pressure and prioritise work as required Professional meticulous approach, with a keen eye for detail Experienced on the use of electronic Vetting Databases and multi IT platforms 'Can do' positive attitude for success Desirable: Experience and knowledge of MOD and defence industry Relevant vetting and Personnel Security experience or qualification Awareness and knowledge of recruitment and on boarding processes for defence industry Personnel Security awareness for the ongoing aftercare of security cleared staff Presentational experience for the delivery of training

MERITUS are recruiting for a Production Controller to join the Wing Coordination team at a large Aerospace business based in Broughton, Flintshire. PRODUCTION CONTROLLER - INSIDE IR35 - £30.76 PER HOUR - 6 months - WING COORDINATION - BROUGHTON, FLINTSHIRE - SECTOR: AEROSPACE We are currently looking for a Wing Coordinator to be based within the Planning and Logistics team. Role Responsibilities: Launch daily routine for production scheduling tasks Attend daily Production monitoring meetings Report on production progress, report parts availability and give support to adjust daily priorities Management of Work Order Management of Components including missing parts and logistic distribution Potential availability, Transfer Protocol and unexpected Missing Part Parasitic flow coordination with other departments Coordination of outstanding works Manage outstanding Logistic flows, Manage Work Order internal/external transfer of responsibility In addition, the Wing Coordinator will also participate in managing the supply of Wing Loose Items to all Final Assembly Lines. Key Requirements: This is a role which will require forward planning based on MPS & tactical changes and interactions with Operations and Supply Chain ensuring seamless delivery of product to the shopfloor. Individuals must be both customer and results orientated with a sound logical approach to achieving tasks and objectives. Able to work using own initiative to develop effective solutions to problems. Must also be a team player and proactively assist other team members when needed. Have a strong 'personal branding' and demonstrate a 'can-do' attitude in all areas. Ability to work under pressure to agreed deadlines.

NOC Engineer Aerospace / Defence Company SC Clearance Required 12 Month Contract (Inside IR35) Up to £55 per hour Newport MERITUS are working in partnership with a leading organisation within the Defence and Space sector to recruit a NOC Engineer . This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-performing Network Operations Centre (NOC) team delivering critical service support across MOD and commercial environments. As a key member of the Service Operations function, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining, supporting, and improving live infrastructure. Operating within a 24/7 shift environment, you will act as a technical escalation point, leading incident investigations, supporting service delivery, and ensuring systems remain secure, stable, and performant. This role is ideal for someone with a strong foundation in networking who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment and is looking to progress their career within a highly secure and technically advanced domain. Main Responsibilities: Provide 2nd line technical support for network and infrastructure-related incidents within a live service environment Act as the primary technical point of contact during major incidents, including leading and coordinating bridge calls Investigate, diagnose, and resolve faults, escalating to L3 support where required Support the implementation of design changes and service improvements across live systems Collaborate with internal teams, including architects, engineers, and third-party suppliers, to ensure effective service delivery Ensure all activities are delivered in line with SLA/KPI targets, with accurate documentation and reporting Required Skills: Solid understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, routing, switching, DNS, DHCP) Experience working within a NOC, Service Desk, or IT support environment (L2 level) Strong communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels Familiarity with ITSM tools (e.g., ServiceNow, Remedy, Jira) Awareness of IT security standards and compliance frameworks (ideally within regulated environments) Knowledge of or working towards Cisco certifications (e.g., CCNA) or equivalent networking experience Got your attention? If you believe that you have the skills and experience for the Network Engineer role - then please get in touch. We also offer a referral scheme for any candidates whose details are passed to us that we successfully place. If you have any further questions then please contact Ryan Harris at MERITUS.

MERITUS are recruiting for a Supply Chain Quality Specialist to join our Aerospace client at their Filton site. SUPPLY CHAIN QUALITY SPECIALIST - INSIDE IR35 - £40 PER HOUR - UNTIL 31/12/2026 - LIKELY EXTENDED - 1 STAGE INTERVIEW PROCESS Role Summary Reporting into senior leadership within New Product Introduction (NPI), this role sits at the intersection of supply chain, quality, and industrial performance. The position is focused on driving supplier maturity, embedding structured quality frameworks, and ensuring robust delivery across complex product changes and work transfers within a high-integrity engineering environment. Key Accountabilities Lead deployment of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) across new product introduction, major modifications, and transfer of work programmes to ensure industrial readiness Develop and elevate capability within the Supply Chain Quality community through coaching and structured upskilling Drive supplier performance through continuous improvement and development initiatives Provide operational support to resolve complex supplier quality and delivery challenges impacting production flow Core Responsibilities APQP Leadership - NPI / Product Change / Transfer of Work Act as APQP lead across product changes within complex mechanical and systems-based assemblies Ensure consistent, end-to-end deployment of APQP across programme lifecycle phases Work cross-functionally with programme and quality stakeholders to maintain industrial robustness and compliance Influence internal and external stakeholders to drive adoption of best practice quality frameworks Quality Tools, Techniques & Governance Coach and develop Supply Chain Quality Managers to improve maturity in core quality tools and methodologies Drive standardisation and consistent application of quality processes across the organisation Support implementation and adherence to recognised quality standards and assurance frameworks Supplier Development & Continuous Improvement Lead supplier improvement initiatives using structured methodologies (e.g. business improvement plans) Act as focal point for supplier APQP assessments and improvement project delivery Facilitate deployment of quality tools and capability development across the supplier base Strengthen supplier industrial maturity aligned to programme and production requirements Operational Support Support resolution of complex supplier quality issues impacting production and delivery performance Standardise ways of working across supply chain quality activities Contribute to supplier maturity assessments, audits, and concession management processes Required Experience & Skills Proven background in supply chain quality within a regulated engineering or manufacturing environment (e.g. aerospace, defence, automotive, rail) Strong working knowledge of APQP and structured quality methodologies Experience supporting new product introduction, engineering change, or transfer of work programmes Ability to operate autonomously in complex, stakeholder-heavy environments Track record of driving supplier performance and influencing cross-functional teams Comfortable operating at both strategic and operational levels

MERITUS are recruiting for a Supply Chain & Quality Manager role for our client with the aerospace sector onsite in Derby. SUPPLY CHAIN & QUALITY MANAGER - INSIDE IR35 - £41 PER HOUR - 12 MONTHS - DERBY - SINGLE STAGE INTERVIEW PROCESS On-Site SCQM activities include the following: Supply Chain Management Suppliers' performance monitoring. Load and capacity analysis. Rate readiness analysis. Supply chain intelligence management. Transfer of work management. Design change industrialisation management. Quality Management Correction: non-conformity eradication (Events / SARI / QSR / Concessions) Prevention: implementation and management of APQP and quality improvement plan (SQIP) Risk Management Risks identification and assessment Mitigation plan definition and execution Governance Required Skills: Efficient and proactive communication Strong stakeholder management ability Industrial background and culture within aerospace industry Data analysis and synthetic reporting Practical problem solving Crisis and recovery management Project management basics

MERITUS are recruiting for a Customer Logistics Manager to join our client on an initial 12 month contract from their site in Oxford. CUSTOMER LOGISTICS MANAGER - INSIDE IR35 - £22.44 PER HOUR - 12 MONTHS - OXFORD, OXFORDSHIRE - SINGLE STAGE INTERVIEW PROCESS Knowledge and Skills: Essential: Capable of effectively communicating ideas and information to a diverse range of internal and external audiences, utilising both written and verbal communication methods. Customer-centric mindset, ensuring the customer's viewpoint remains the highest. Able to organise time and resources effectively to achieve goals and objectives. Proficient in analytical and problem solving skills. Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks. Proficient in both Microsoft Office and Google Workspace. Ability to unite and involve as a team; or a team player. Positive, self motivated, enthusiastic and flexible. Proficiency in handling stress and approaching challenges with a positive mindset. Desirable: Experience with SAP or similar enterprise systems. Knowledge on UK Customs and export regulations Compliance with procurement, competition law and legislative requirements Understanding contracts with all constraints. Autonomy synthesis and coordination skills. French and/or German Speaking

MERITUS are recuriting for an Electrical Test Design Engineer to join our client on an initial 6 month contract from their major site in Stevenage. ELECTRICAL TEST DESIGN ENGINEER - INSIDE IR35 - £50 PER HOUR - 6 MONTHS - SINGLE STAGE INTERVIEW PROCESS - STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE Responsibilities Prepare specifications & develop designs in line with all quality and technical standards. Develop proposals for investigations & solutions, following investigation and analysis of technical issues. Carry out design appraisals to ensure all standards are maintained. Define & specify test approaches; identifying any potential improvements to test/diagnostic processes. Carry out team planning, risk management and quality activities in collaboration with the Engineering Project Manager Production of documentation to support the in-service use of products Support the identification of business opportunities and the preparation of bids Manage assigned budgets and lead, develop and motivate team members Report against work programmes Make Engineering decisions within own sphere of responsibility Ensure team size & capability mix is optimised for successful delivery of work packages & projects Support of less experienced team members Keep up to date in the relevant technical areas Skillset/experience required: Skilled Hardware Design Engineers with proven experience to support the design, integration and validation of test system hardware solutions. Knowledge of test needs and techniques in support of product life cycle development. Experience of Design Proving and performance testing during development. Experience of Environmental and EMC testing during qualification. Strong document writing skills associated with Test Equipment hardware design needs. Experience of managing packages of work is highly desirable.

MERITUS are recruiting for a Minor Works Project Manager to join our client within the aerospace industry on a 12 month contract with very strong likelihood of extensions thereafter. MINOR WORKS PROJECT MANAGER - INSIDE IR35 - £40 PER HOUR - 12 MONTHS - FILTON, GLOUCESTERSHIRE - SINGLE STAGE PROCESS An anonymous client is seeking a Facilities Project Manager to oversee multiple minor works projects (up to £100,000) across their Filton and Newport sites. The role requires strong project management, stakeholder engagement, and financial control, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget. Key Responsibilities: Plan, manage, and deliver minor works projects, ensuring compliance with scope, budget, and deadlines. Oversee subcontractor performance and ensure adherence to safety standards. Apply financial controls including margin management, cost tracking, and final account negotiation. Identify and manage project risks, reviewing RAMS (Risk Assessments and Method Statements). Ensure compliance with CDM regulations, health & safety policies, and operational procedures. Evaluate project outcomes to support continuous improvement. Requirements: Proven experience managing projects up to £100,000 in value. Background in Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) works. IOSH Managing Safely and NEBOSH qualifications. Strong stakeholder management skills. Awareness of CDM regulations. Additional Info: Reports to Head of Services, Filton. Security clearance essential for Newport site access.

MERITUS are recruiting for a Minor Works Project Manager to join our client within the aerospace industry on a 12 month contract with very strong likelihood of extensions thereafter. MINOR WORKS PROJECT MANAGER - INSIDE IR35 - £40 PER HOUR - 12 MONTHS - FILTON, GLOUCESTERSHIRE - SINGLE STAGE PROCESS An anonymous client is seeking a Facilities Project Manager to oversee multiple minor works projects (up to £100,000) across their Filton and Newport sites. The role requires strong project management, stakeholder engagement, and financial control, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget. Key Responsibilities: Plan, manage, and deliver minor works projects, ensuring compliance with scope, budget, and deadlines. Oversee subcontractor performance and ensure adherence to safety standards. Apply financial controls including margin management, cost tracking, and final account negotiation. Identify and manage project risks, reviewing RAMS (Risk Assessments and Method Statements). Ensure compliance with CDM regulations, health & safety policies, and operational procedures. Evaluate project outcomes to support continuous improvement. Requirements: Proven experience managing projects up to £100,000 in value. Background in Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) works. IOSH Managing Safely and NEBOSH qualifications. Strong stakeholder management skills. Awareness of CDM regulations. Additional Info: Reports to Head of Services, Filton. Security clearance essential for Newport site access.

MERITUS Talent are working with Europe's largest weapons systems manufacturer for the recruitment of a Production Test Engineer to join their Manufacturing team Production Test Engineer (Electronics) - Stevenage/Bolton - HNC/HND Essential - Contract - 12 Months - £36ph via Umbrella Responsibilities: Role responsibilities Technical support to the manufacturing test of weapons sub-systems in production and development test and diagnostics of complex weapons at system and Subsystem level. Provide Test Engineering support during Design / Development phases from initial concept through to Production Readiness Review and release to Operations. Support Test Facility introduction and ensure that configuration control of equipment and facilities is in place prior to use, including generating supporting test specifications and operator instructions. Support to testing of electrical/electronic weapon systems and sub-assemblies, with diagnosis of production test failures down to circuit card and potentially component level. Identification of remedial and corrective actions, in a timely manner allowing Manufacturing to continue production in line with programme. Evaluation of technical problems in order to develop proposals for test equipment investigations and corrective actions, including process improvements. Test Engineering representative at Defect Review Board meetings to ensure efficient progress of equipment and quality notifications towards corrective action. Role requirements (skills, training and qualifications) HNC/HND (Electronics) Level of Qualifications or equivalent, plus good level of experience in digital & analogue electronics manufacture and test. A good understanding of measurement and test principles, and associated test equipment. An understanding of the typical CADMID product lifecycle for test equipment is desirable. An understanding of RF and microwave technology at subsystem level would be an advantage. An understanding of Environmental testing (including ESS) would also be an advantage. Good verbal and written communication skills, including generation of test specifications, operator instructions and technical reports based on higher-level requirements. Proven analytical and problem solving skills, with strong attention to detail. The ability to plan and organise own work in order to ensure multiple tasks can be prioritised and delivered against Project objectives. Manual handling training. ESD training. HNC/HND (Electronics) Level of Qualifications or equivalent, plus good level of experience in digital & analogue electronics manufacture and test. A good understanding of measurement and test principles, and associated test equipment. An understanding of the typical CADMID product lifecycle for test equipment is desirable. An understanding of RF and microwave technology at subsystem level would be an advantage. An understanding of Environmental testing (including ESS) would also be an advantage.