Location: Cambridge (CB4) Work Type: Temporary, Part time, Ongoing Hours: Flexible - approximately 1 day per week on site with ad hoc extra hours when available Salary: Competitive Job Reference: 35836 We're looking for an experienced Bookkeeper to assist our Cambridge based client on a part time basis. You will be self-motivated, with a high degree of accuracy, numeracy & communication skills. Responsibilities: General day to day bookkeeping tasks, including bank reconciliation, ensuring accurate tracking of payments and receipts, filing of invoices, chasing payments and resolving queries as they arise Assist with month end and year end tasks as required Support the director with ad-hoc administrative tasks as required Requirements: Proven experience in bookkeeping or a similar role Proficiency in accounting software (VT transaction useful) and Microsoft Office A strong understanding of financial principles and regulatory requirements Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail A qualification in accounting or bookkeeping is advantageous but not essential Availability to work on site up to 8 hours a week with full flexibility as to when these hours are worked Flexibility to work additional hours as and when required to meet month end and year end deadlines Please contact us as soon as possible for more details or apply below!
Oct 10, 2025
Seasonal
Location: Cambridge (CB4) Work Type: Temporary, Part time, Ongoing Hours: Flexible - approximately 1 day per week on site with ad hoc extra hours when available Salary: Competitive Job Reference: 35836 We're looking for an experienced Bookkeeper to assist our Cambridge based client on a part time basis. You will be self-motivated, with a high degree of accuracy, numeracy & communication skills. Responsibilities: General day to day bookkeeping tasks, including bank reconciliation, ensuring accurate tracking of payments and receipts, filing of invoices, chasing payments and resolving queries as they arise Assist with month end and year end tasks as required Support the director with ad-hoc administrative tasks as required Requirements: Proven experience in bookkeeping or a similar role Proficiency in accounting software (VT transaction useful) and Microsoft Office A strong understanding of financial principles and regulatory requirements Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail A qualification in accounting or bookkeeping is advantageous but not essential Availability to work on site up to 8 hours a week with full flexibility as to when these hours are worked Flexibility to work additional hours as and when required to meet month end and year end deadlines Please contact us as soon as possible for more details or apply below!
Location: Ely (CB6) Duration: Permanent Hours: Monday - Thursday: 7:30am - 4:30pm, Friday: 7:30am - 12:30pm Salary: Competitive Job Reference: 35802 Polytec are seeking a Lead Manufacturing Operator to support our client's growing team in Ely. If you are hands-on, motivated and passionate about quality and continuous improvement, we want to hear from you. As a Lead Manufacturing Operator, you'll work closely with the Supervisor to guide your team, ensuring safety, quality and on-time delivery. This is a hands-on, physical role where you'll lead by example, help train team members and contribute to a positive, efficient work environment. Responsibilities: Ensure team adherence to safety protocols, PPE usage and best working practices Motivate, guide and train operators to meet production and quality targets Lead a team to deliver manufacturing goals, prioritising quality and delivery performance Drive cross-training and upskilling to build flexibility and resilience within the team Maintain accurate documentation (risk assessments, SSOWs, competence records) Allocate resources effectively and manage daily task distribution Collaborate across departments to ensure smooth workflow and timely order fulfilment Champion LEAN principles such as 5S and Takt time Requirements: Apprenticeship trained or equivalent hands-on experience Minimum 3 years in a manufacturing environment Good understanding of LEAN manufacturing and quality improvement tools Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving mindset Confident communicator and capable team leader Experience coaching, mentoring and sharing knowledge with others Positive, can-do attitude and respectful work ethic Please contact us as soon as possible for more details or apply below!
Oct 07, 2025
Full time
Location: Ely (CB6) Duration: Permanent Hours: Monday - Thursday: 7:30am - 4:30pm, Friday: 7:30am - 12:30pm Salary: Competitive Job Reference: 35802 Polytec are seeking a Lead Manufacturing Operator to support our client's growing team in Ely. If you are hands-on, motivated and passionate about quality and continuous improvement, we want to hear from you. As a Lead Manufacturing Operator, you'll work closely with the Supervisor to guide your team, ensuring safety, quality and on-time delivery. This is a hands-on, physical role where you'll lead by example, help train team members and contribute to a positive, efficient work environment. Responsibilities: Ensure team adherence to safety protocols, PPE usage and best working practices Motivate, guide and train operators to meet production and quality targets Lead a team to deliver manufacturing goals, prioritising quality and delivery performance Drive cross-training and upskilling to build flexibility and resilience within the team Maintain accurate documentation (risk assessments, SSOWs, competence records) Allocate resources effectively and manage daily task distribution Collaborate across departments to ensure smooth workflow and timely order fulfilment Champion LEAN principles such as 5S and Takt time Requirements: Apprenticeship trained or equivalent hands-on experience Minimum 3 years in a manufacturing environment Good understanding of LEAN manufacturing and quality improvement tools Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving mindset Confident communicator and capable team leader Experience coaching, mentoring and sharing knowledge with others Positive, can-do attitude and respectful work ethic Please contact us as soon as possible for more details or apply below!
Location: Cambridge (CB25) Duration: Permanent Hours: 9am until 5:30pm (Monday to Friday) Salary: Up to 70k per annum dependant on experience Job Reference: 35814 We are looking for a Senior Test Engineer for our client based North Cambridge. You will play a key role in designing, executing, and maintaining test across both manual and automated test frameworks within the business. This job involves some travelling so the successful applicant will have a full, clean driving licence and their own car. Travel expenses will be paid. This role may require Security Clearance in the future. Responsibilities: Writing and executing functional, regression, system, and performance testing Testing of software solutions / applications to ensure that the developed products meet the requirements and are free of defects Reading and understanding requirements documentation Involvement in test planning, test execution, defect tracking, and reporting to stakeholders Producing and maintaining appropriate documentation for tracking quality metrics Developing and executing manual and automated test cases Designing and maintaining test automation frameworks, tools, and scripts to improve efficiency and coverage Collaborating with software, hardware, and system engineers to identify defects, reproduce issues, and drive resolutions Ensuring test environments, test equipment, and infrastructure are maintained and available for testing Mentoring junior test engineers and contribute to the growth of the test team Requirements Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science, Electronics, Telecommunications, or a related field 3 years UK residency is required for security check ISTQB certification (preferred but not mandatory) A high level of communication skills and technical understanding Solid experience in manual and automation testing, preferably in embedded systems, telecommunications, or mission-critical applications Experience with manual testing methodologies for embedded software and hardware products Familiarity with TETRA and LTE technologies is highly desirable Strong knowledge of test automation tools (e.g., Python, Selenium, Robot Framework, Appium, or similar) Knowledge of protocol testing, RF testing, and communication interfaces (e.g., TCP/IP, UDP, Serial, Bluetooth, etc.) is a plus Strong experience in using Test Management tools (e.g., JIRA, TestRail, Zephyr) Hands-on experience with testing frameworks and tools (e.g., Selenium, JUnit, TestNG, Cypress, Postman, JMeter) Understanding of APIs and backend testing Knowledge of version control systems (e.g., Git)
Oct 07, 2025
Full time
Location: Cambridge (CB25) Duration: Permanent Hours: 9am until 5:30pm (Monday to Friday) Salary: Up to 70k per annum dependant on experience Job Reference: 35814 We are looking for a Senior Test Engineer for our client based North Cambridge. You will play a key role in designing, executing, and maintaining test across both manual and automated test frameworks within the business. This job involves some travelling so the successful applicant will have a full, clean driving licence and their own car. Travel expenses will be paid. This role may require Security Clearance in the future. Responsibilities: Writing and executing functional, regression, system, and performance testing Testing of software solutions / applications to ensure that the developed products meet the requirements and are free of defects Reading and understanding requirements documentation Involvement in test planning, test execution, defect tracking, and reporting to stakeholders Producing and maintaining appropriate documentation for tracking quality metrics Developing and executing manual and automated test cases Designing and maintaining test automation frameworks, tools, and scripts to improve efficiency and coverage Collaborating with software, hardware, and system engineers to identify defects, reproduce issues, and drive resolutions Ensuring test environments, test equipment, and infrastructure are maintained and available for testing Mentoring junior test engineers and contribute to the growth of the test team Requirements Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science, Electronics, Telecommunications, or a related field 3 years UK residency is required for security check ISTQB certification (preferred but not mandatory) A high level of communication skills and technical understanding Solid experience in manual and automation testing, preferably in embedded systems, telecommunications, or mission-critical applications Experience with manual testing methodologies for embedded software and hardware products Familiarity with TETRA and LTE technologies is highly desirable Strong knowledge of test automation tools (e.g., Python, Selenium, Robot Framework, Appium, or similar) Knowledge of protocol testing, RF testing, and communication interfaces (e.g., TCP/IP, UDP, Serial, Bluetooth, etc.) is a plus Strong experience in using Test Management tools (e.g., JIRA, TestRail, Zephyr) Hands-on experience with testing frameworks and tools (e.g., Selenium, JUnit, TestNG, Cypress, Postman, JMeter) Understanding of APIs and backend testing Knowledge of version control systems (e.g., Git)
Location: Cambridge Type: Full-Time, Fixed Term (3 Months) Rate: up to 60k full time equivalent per annum Reference: 35751 We are seeking an Electro-Mechanical Systems Engineer to join our client on a short-term basis, supporting the development and testing of cutting-edge technologies. This is a hands-on, fast-paced role based in Cambridge. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic, hands-on environment and is looking to make a meaningful impact on a short-term project. Key Responsibilities Design and develop test tools for a microfluidic cartridge in a manufacturing environment Rapidly understand challenges and requirements, proposing and delivering effective solutions with speed and precision Development of automated systems, incorporating mechanical, fluidic and electrical components Script and control test gear including pumps, actuators and sensors Design and implement test systems and protocols including FMEA, data acquisition and data analysis Required Skills & Experience Strong Mechanical Engineering background; Electronics knowledge a plus Proven experience in a similar role, ideally in product testing for manufacture Proficient in developing and troubleshooting automated test systems Comfortable working across disciplines (mechanical, electrical, fluidic) and rapidly iterating designs Please contact us as soon as possible for more details or apply below!
Oct 07, 2025
Contractor
Location: Cambridge Type: Full-Time, Fixed Term (3 Months) Rate: up to 60k full time equivalent per annum Reference: 35751 We are seeking an Electro-Mechanical Systems Engineer to join our client on a short-term basis, supporting the development and testing of cutting-edge technologies. This is a hands-on, fast-paced role based in Cambridge. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic, hands-on environment and is looking to make a meaningful impact on a short-term project. Key Responsibilities Design and develop test tools for a microfluidic cartridge in a manufacturing environment Rapidly understand challenges and requirements, proposing and delivering effective solutions with speed and precision Development of automated systems, incorporating mechanical, fluidic and electrical components Script and control test gear including pumps, actuators and sensors Design and implement test systems and protocols including FMEA, data acquisition and data analysis Required Skills & Experience Strong Mechanical Engineering background; Electronics knowledge a plus Proven experience in a similar role, ideally in product testing for manufacture Proficient in developing and troubleshooting automated test systems Comfortable working across disciplines (mechanical, electrical, fluidic) and rapidly iterating designs Please contact us as soon as possible for more details or apply below!
Location: Cambridge (CB3) Duration: Temporary, ongoing Hours: 8:30-14:30 Monday to Friday (Term Time Only) Salary: 12.60 per hour Job Reference: 35834 The Role: Polytec are looking for an enthusiastic Catering Assistant for our Cambridge based client. You will assist the Kitchen Supervisor with the day to day running of a busy staff canteen. Responsibilities: Provide lunches and refreshments to staff, meeting rooms and small conferences Assist and help the catering supervisor at functions and events Maintain high level of hygiene standards Clean down after service Requirements: Previous experience in a similar catering/hospitality environment Level 2 Food Safety preferable but not essential Some heavy lifting is involved Please contact us as soon as possible for more details or apply below!
Oct 03, 2025
Seasonal
Location: Cambridge (CB3) Duration: Temporary, ongoing Hours: 8:30-14:30 Monday to Friday (Term Time Only) Salary: 12.60 per hour Job Reference: 35834 The Role: Polytec are looking for an enthusiastic Catering Assistant for our Cambridge based client. You will assist the Kitchen Supervisor with the day to day running of a busy staff canteen. Responsibilities: Provide lunches and refreshments to staff, meeting rooms and small conferences Assist and help the catering supervisor at functions and events Maintain high level of hygiene standards Clean down after service Requirements: Previous experience in a similar catering/hospitality environment Level 2 Food Safety preferable but not essential Some heavy lifting is involved 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!
