Location: Saffron Walden Type: Permanent Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:30pm Salary: Competitive Job Reference: 36005 Polytec are seeking an experienced Procurement Specialist to join our Saffron Walden based client. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing sourcing, purchasing and supplier relationships across a variety of technical and operational categories. This hands-on role supports engineering, RandD, and operations teams by ensuring timely access to critical materials, components and services. Responsibilities Manage the end-to-end procurement process: sourcing, quoting, negotiating, and raising POs Identify, evaluate, and maintain relationships with suppliers across technical and operational categories Negotiate pricing, contracts, and commercial terms Coordinate shipments, deliveries, and customs documentation Work closely with engineering and operations to understand requirements and timelines Maintain accurate purchasing, inventory, and component records Improve procurement processes, workflows, and documentation as the organisation scales Requirements Essential Experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain roles-ideally within engineering, manufacturing, or tech Strong negotiation and supplier-management skills Ability to read or clarify technical specifications Strong organisational, multitasking, and communication skills Familiarity with procurement systems, POs, and inventory processes Desirable Experience in defence, aerospace, robotics, or hardware-focused tech Understanding of export controls and international shipping Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems CIPS qualification (or working towards it) Please contact us as soon as possible for more details or apply below!
Mar 18, 2026
Full time
Location: Saffron Walden Type: Permanent Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:30pm Salary: Competitive Job Reference: 36005 Polytec are seeking an experienced Procurement Specialist to join our Saffron Walden based client. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing sourcing, purchasing and supplier relationships across a variety of technical and operational categories. This hands-on role supports engineering, RandD, and operations teams by ensuring timely access to critical materials, components and services. Responsibilities Manage the end-to-end procurement process: sourcing, quoting, negotiating, and raising POs Identify, evaluate, and maintain relationships with suppliers across technical and operational categories Negotiate pricing, contracts, and commercial terms Coordinate shipments, deliveries, and customs documentation Work closely with engineering and operations to understand requirements and timelines Maintain accurate purchasing, inventory, and component records Improve procurement processes, workflows, and documentation as the organisation scales Requirements Essential Experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain roles-ideally within engineering, manufacturing, or tech Strong negotiation and supplier-management skills Ability to read or clarify technical specifications Strong organisational, multitasking, and communication skills Familiarity with procurement systems, POs, and inventory processes Desirable Experience in defence, aerospace, robotics, or hardware-focused tech Understanding of export controls and international shipping Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems CIPS qualification (or working towards it) Please contact us as soon as possible for more details or apply below!
Location: Newmarket (CB8) Duration: Temporary - 4 months initially with potential to become permanent Hours: 8:30 am until 4:30pm (Monday to Friday) Salary: £13.75 per hour increasing to £14.25 after 3 months Job Reference: 36044 Polytec are looking for Production Technicians for our Newmarket based client. Responsibilities: Assembly of antenna kits, following documentation, ensuring Health and Safety regulations are adhered to Operate Test and Measurement equipment Ensure all relevant paperwork for each job is completed Requirements: Previous experience of light mechanical assembly work Electronics background or microwave experience preferable Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control and costs Good soldering skills would be an advantage Please contact us as soon as possible for more details or apply below!
Mar 13, 2026
Seasonal
Location: Newmarket (CB8) Duration: Temporary - 4 months initially with potential to become permanent Hours: 8:30 am until 4:30pm (Monday to Friday) Salary: £13.75 per hour increasing to £14.25 after 3 months Job Reference: 36044 Polytec are looking for Production Technicians for our Newmarket based client. Responsibilities: Assembly of antenna kits, following documentation, ensuring Health and Safety regulations are adhered to Operate Test and Measurement equipment Ensure all relevant paperwork for each job is completed Requirements: Previous experience of light mechanical assembly work Electronics background or microwave experience preferable Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control and costs Good soldering skills would be an advantage Please contact us as soon as possible for more details or apply below!
Location: Cambridge (CB25) Duration: Permanent Hours: 37.5 per week 8am - 4pm (Monday to Friday) Salary: Competitive Job Reference: 36052 We are seeking an experienced HR Manager to join our client based a few miles north of Cambridge. You will be working for a well established technology and engineering organisation and have the opportunity to shape HR processes as the company continues to grow. The ideal candidate will be confident operating in a standalone or small HR function and comfortable managing the full employee lifecycle. Responsibilities: - Oversee day to day HR operations across the business - Provide guidance on employee relations, policies, and best practice - Lead recruitment activities and support hiring managers - Manage onboarding, performance reviews, and development processes - Ensure HR compliance in line with current legislation - Contribute to HR strategy, culture initiatives, and continuous improvement Requirements: - Proven experience in an HR Manager or Senior HR Advisor role - Strong understanding of UK employment law with experience writing and reviewing policies and procedures - Excellent communication, people skills, and problem solving ability - Confident managing a broad generalist HR workload - Knowledge of HRIS systems - CIPD qualification (preferred but not essential) - Experience in a manufacturing / engineering SME useful Please contact us as soon as possible for more details or apply below!
Mar 13, 2026
Full time
Location: Cambridge (CB25) Duration: Permanent Hours: 37.5 per week 8am - 4pm (Monday to Friday) Salary: Competitive Job Reference: 36052 We are seeking an experienced HR Manager to join our client based a few miles north of Cambridge. You will be working for a well established technology and engineering organisation and have the opportunity to shape HR processes as the company continues to grow. The ideal candidate will be confident operating in a standalone or small HR function and comfortable managing the full employee lifecycle. Responsibilities: - Oversee day to day HR operations across the business - Provide guidance on employee relations, policies, and best practice - Lead recruitment activities and support hiring managers - Manage onboarding, performance reviews, and development processes - Ensure HR compliance in line with current legislation - Contribute to HR strategy, culture initiatives, and continuous improvement Requirements: - Proven experience in an HR Manager or Senior HR Advisor role - Strong understanding of UK employment law with experience writing and reviewing policies and procedures - Excellent communication, people skills, and problem solving ability - Confident managing a broad generalist HR workload - Knowledge of HRIS systems - CIPD qualification (preferred but not essential) - Experience in a manufacturing / engineering SME useful Please contact us as soon as possible for more details or apply below!
Location: Cambridge (CB25) Type: Permanent Hours: 8am - 4.30pm Monday - Thursday and 8am - 1pm on Fridays, flexibility available Salary: up to 35,000 depending on experience Job Reference: 36007 Are you a highly organised administrator with experience supporting complex technical projects? Our client based just north of Cambridge is seeking a Project Co-ordinator to work closely with project and programme managers ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget. You'll also provide administrative support across various business functions. Responsibilities: Coordinate project activities and facilitate team communication Track project progress, budgets, and risks Prepare reports and maintain project documentation Support financial tracking and reporting Assist with procurement and general administrative tasks e.g. co-ordinating meetings, schedules and appointments, supporting travel arrangements, raising and tracking Purchase Orders Communicate effectively with stakeholders and cross-functional teams Requirements: Strong administrative experience, in a technology or project-based environment Excellent communication and organisational skills Familiarity with project management tools and methodologies Proficiency in Microsoft Office%3B experience with ERP systems and JIRA A proactive, detail-oriented team player Please contact us as soon as possible for more details or apply below!
Mar 12, 2026
Full time
Location: Cambridge (CB25) Type: Permanent Hours: 8am - 4.30pm Monday - Thursday and 8am - 1pm on Fridays, flexibility available Salary: up to 35,000 depending on experience Job Reference: 36007 Are you a highly organised administrator with experience supporting complex technical projects? Our client based just north of Cambridge is seeking a Project Co-ordinator to work closely with project and programme managers ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget. You'll also provide administrative support across various business functions. Responsibilities: Coordinate project activities and facilitate team communication Track project progress, budgets, and risks Prepare reports and maintain project documentation Support financial tracking and reporting Assist with procurement and general administrative tasks e.g. co-ordinating meetings, schedules and appointments, supporting travel arrangements, raising and tracking Purchase Orders Communicate effectively with stakeholders and cross-functional teams Requirements: Strong administrative experience, in a technology or project-based environment Excellent communication and organisational skills Familiarity with project management tools and methodologies Proficiency in Microsoft Office%3B experience with ERP systems and JIRA A proactive, detail-oriented team player Please contact us as soon as possible for more details or apply below!
Location: Cambridge (CB22) Duration: Permanent Hours: 8:45am until 5pm (Monday to Friday) Salary: circa 60,000 Job Reference: 35515 Polytec are looking for a Senior Automation Engineer from an engineering background for our client based in south Cambridgeshire. Responsibilities: You will be producing leading edge machinery for a high technology global market. Requirements: Electrical / Physics Degree level qualification, considerable experience in a relevant field may also be considered Exposure to test, measurement and PLC programming Programming and design experience on PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers) and SCADA Motion Control and PID Controllers SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems Visual basic programming experience Experience of Rockwell/Allen Bradley control systems would be beneficial Please contact us as soon as possible for more details or apply below!
Mar 12, 2026
Full time
Location: Cambridge (CB22) Duration: Permanent Hours: 8:45am until 5pm (Monday to Friday) Salary: circa 60,000 Job Reference: 35515 Polytec are looking for a Senior Automation Engineer from an engineering background for our client based in south Cambridgeshire. Responsibilities: You will be producing leading edge machinery for a high technology global market. Requirements: Electrical / Physics Degree level qualification, considerable experience in a relevant field may also be considered Exposure to test, measurement and PLC programming Programming and design experience on PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers) and SCADA Motion Control and PID Controllers SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems Visual basic programming experience Experience of Rockwell/Allen Bradley control systems would be beneficial Please contact us as soon as possible for more details or apply below!
Location: Cambridge (CB22) Duration: Permanent Hours: 8:45am until 5pm (Monday to Friday) Salary: circa 55,000 depending on experience Job Reference: 35969 Polytec are looking for an Electrical Project Engineer for our client based in south Cambridgeshire. You will be designing electrical control systems for special purpose machinery requiring experience with SCADA control systems and Allen Bradley PLCs. This is a hands-on role requiring travel for installation and commissioning of equipment, both in the UK and abroad. Requirements: At least 5 years' experience of system and subsystem design Familiarity with the following: - Multi axis motion control - Fluid mass flow controllers - Pressure and temperature control - Pneumatic control Experience of EPLAN for circuit design Construction of parts lists and component specification Design of control panels and integration into a system design Support of production to resolve workshop queries Support of test as problems are identified Please contact us as soon as possible for more details or apply below!
Mar 12, 2026
Full time
Location: Cambridge (CB22) Duration: Permanent Hours: 8:45am until 5pm (Monday to Friday) Salary: circa 55,000 depending on experience Job Reference: 35969 Polytec are looking for an Electrical Project Engineer for our client based in south Cambridgeshire. You will be designing electrical control systems for special purpose machinery requiring experience with SCADA control systems and Allen Bradley PLCs. This is a hands-on role requiring travel for installation and commissioning of equipment, both in the UK and abroad. Requirements: At least 5 years' experience of system and subsystem design Familiarity with the following: - Multi axis motion control - Fluid mass flow controllers - Pressure and temperature control - Pneumatic control Experience of EPLAN for circuit design Construction of parts lists and component specification Design of control panels and integration into a system design Support of production to resolve workshop queries Support of test as problems are identified Please contact us as soon as possible for more details or apply below!
Location: Cambourne (CB23) Job Type: Temporary Duration: Ongoing Hours: 7:15am to 4pm (Monday to Friday) Salary: 17.02 per hour Job Reference: 35811 Polytec are looking for a Final Test Engineer for our Cambourne based client to test products in accordance with established procedures ensuring that agreed deadlines and manufacturing targets are met. Responsibilities: Assembly, sub-assembly and testing Trouble-shoot malfunctions, carrying out basic modifications as required Maintenance of test equipment Participate in Lean activities as required Contribute to driving continuous improvement, identifying waste in test processes Maintain processes and procedures consistent with ISO standards. Requirements: GCSE Mathematics and English Qualification in Electronics / Mechatronics (Time served apprenticeship, NVQ Level 3, BTEC Level 3 or 4-year apprenticeship) Experience using MS Windows Working in an electromechanical test environment Understand and follow test specifications and standard operating procedures Experience of fault-finding on electronic or electromechanical systems Proven ability to utilise user interface software to test, calibrate and operate complex electromechanical systems Experience of assembling and / or testing precision instrumentation Please contact us as soon as possible for more details or apply below!
Oct 01, 2025
Seasonal
Location: Cambourne (CB23) Job Type: Temporary Duration: Ongoing Hours: 7:15am to 4pm (Monday to Friday) Salary: 17.02 per hour Job Reference: 35811 Polytec are looking for a Final Test Engineer for our Cambourne based client to test products in accordance with established procedures ensuring that agreed deadlines and manufacturing targets are met. Responsibilities: Assembly, sub-assembly and testing Trouble-shoot malfunctions, carrying out basic modifications as required Maintenance of test equipment Participate in Lean activities as required Contribute to driving continuous improvement, identifying waste in test processes Maintain processes and procedures consistent with ISO standards. Requirements: GCSE Mathematics and English Qualification in Electronics / Mechatronics (Time served apprenticeship, NVQ Level 3, BTEC Level 3 or 4-year apprenticeship) Experience using MS Windows Working in an electromechanical test environment Understand and follow test specifications and standard operating procedures Experience of fault-finding on electronic or electromechanical systems Proven ability to utilise user interface software to test, calibrate and operate complex electromechanical systems Experience of assembling and / or testing precision instrumentation Please contact us as soon as possible for more details or apply below!
