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The Project Services Specialist required to provide engineering and service support to subsea project teams across drilling and Completions, onshore and offshore oil and gas operations. Including rig environments, supporting drilling and completions activities and coordinating well delivery operations for safety critical deliveries. Requirements Organisation, administration and communication skills ideally in operational performance and sustainability. Supply Chain, Finance, Procurement and Project Management knowledge. Responsibilities Organise and complete project deliverables for internal and external customers. Preparation of the final project close out report. Develop project service plans and procedures against company and customer requirements. The role is Hybrid. It would be 3 days minimum onsite, and 2 days from home.

Machinist required to join an steel tubing manufacturing team who produce offshore and subsea umbilicals comprising of mechanical machined metal components and electrical connectors for power transfer and control communications. You will help ensure that Oil and gas subsea equipment is produced, assembled and delivered on time by maintaining workshop and field tooling equipment. Requirements Metal working, tooling machining, CNC experience. The ideal candidate will have offshore, subsea or oil and gas equipment experience. Responsibilities Operate tools, machining and production equipment. Maintain equipment and manufacturing systems tools helping drive continuous improvement. Work from pre job and Toolbox crew and assembly meetings. Failure investigation as relevant.

Technician required with electrical assembly experience and IPC certification. Ker skills Soldering, crimping and general wiring skills. Ability to apply basic arithmetic operations, compute ratio and rate, percentage, fractions and ratios, and calculate weights and measures, including Imperial to Metric conversions. Electronics precision engineering workmanship practices. Role will be to perform all Electronic Assembler duties under zero supervision. Following routings and records test measurements on PC based systems.

My client specialises in the defence industry, produces and maintains various types of weapons, materials, Aircraft emergency evacuation systems. They are also involved in creating composite materials such as carbon fibre tubes and aero-structures. The manufacturing engineer will be the technical owner of the process including work instructions, equipment, tooling, and other facility requirements. Responsibilities Responsible for tooling design and documentation. Must have the experience with 3D CAD and 2D drafting. Provides hands-on support for manufacturing assembly of company products. Technical writing. Strong understanding and experience in Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design of Experiments (DOE), Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA), and process hazard analysis (PHA). Apply working knowledge of product design and assembly to the manufacturing process Maintain equipment and tooling through coordination with maintenance team. Coordinate and perform all necessary validation and or process engineering evaluations as needed for manufacturing equipment. Preferred Qualifications BS or MS in Engineering discipline or Physics. over 8 years industry-relevant experience preferred, though others will be considered. Experience with Lean Manufacturing. 3D solid modelling experience. Minimum 5 years. Experience designing, installing, and qualifying production equipment including hand tools, fixture, and semi-automated equipment. Familiar with typical metal working tolerances produced by milling, grinding, turning, and laser or water jet cutting. Candidates will be put forward for Security Clearance (SC) once the job has been accepted

Battery Cell and Pack Assembler required to assemble and test Rechargeable Battery Cells and Battery Packs, troubleshoot and fix and test. Requirements Thin film, coating, and winding technologies exposure. Soldering skills, solder and flux theory and practical experience of tinning, splicing, jenkin spring, turret soldering, crimping, etc. Tools, solder types and fixtures Responsibilities Read and interpret assembly drawings, procedures. Identify components and use pertinent tools and work techniques, operate assembly equipment and tools Machines operation to manufacture battery cells. Assemble cells into a completed pack. Successfully complete required safety trainings including but not limited to crane, forklift, drugs and alcohol

Machinist required to join a Manufacturing team delivering subsea products and machinery servicing for engineering customers by ensuring equipment is delivered on time and according to operational demands while maintaining workshop and field equipment. Requirements Manufacturing Machining, tooling, mechanical or electrical assemblies. Industrial production engineering workflow. Machining Responsibilities Equipment operation against procedures, competency levels and machining requirements. Maintenance activities, maintaining equipment and tools for continuous improvement.

As the Facilities and Maintenance Supervisor, you will ensure the efficient of facilities and production operation areas. Your responsibilities will encompass a wide range of maintenance tasks, project management, and team leadership. You will work closely with a team of technicians to maintain and repair equipment, buildings, and support various site projects. Key Responsibilities Perform routine maintenance and upkeep tasks to ensure the continuous operation of equipment and facilities. Install new appliances and equipment as needed to support production and operational requirements. Utilize your fabrication and welding skills to support project work and other site-related tasks. Inspect, maintain, and troubleshoot equipment and systems, including ventilation and safety systems like fire alarms. Key Requirements Possess a high level of competency in plumbing, carpentry, and fabrication. Proficiency in using hand and electrical tools is essential. Be competent in the use of common machine shop equipment such as lathes, band/chop saws, pillar drills, grinders, etc. Hold a City and Guilds Level 2 minimum (Level 3 preferred) or a similar structural welding qualification. ASME certification would be an advantage. Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and drawings. Have good communication and interpersonal skills to coordinate with team members and vendors.

As a Facilities Technician, your main duty is to maintain facilities and production operations efficiently. You will perform planned maintenance, repairs, and assist in projects to keep facilities running smoothly. Responsibilities Swiftly address and resolve equipment and building issues. Assist in projects that need facilities support, like new installations, modifications, and commissioning. Demonstrate practical expertise in areas like carpentry, electrical work, HVAC, plumbing, and more. Maintain buildings by decorating, painting, and making minor repairs. Perform fabrication and welding for repairs and new projects. Keep tools and equipment in good condition and well-organized.

Facilities Engineer required for a high tech Aerospace manufacturing site to perform building and equipment maintenance, corrective repairs and modifications to the Production Plant. You will be responsible for applying fixes to productive equipment in an office environment and precision engineering Research and design facility containing hazardous chemicals and high pressure gas systems. The ideal candidate will have a very practical attitude and experience of building maintenance tasks in various fields, e.g. carpentry, electrical, HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning), plumbing, compressor and boiler maintenance, site vehicle upkeep, machine shop fabrication including welding. You will have Plumbing, carpentry and fabrication experience. Hand and electrical tools understanding. Machine shop equipment knowledge, lathes, band / chop saws, pillar drills, grinders etc. Welding and fabrication skills, City and Guilds Level 2 minimum, Level 3 preferred, or similar structural welding qualification. ASME certification would be an advantage. Basic working knowledge of PC applications, such as use of Word and Excel. Experience in a facilities maintenance or engineering fabrication environment. Role will involve General site fixes, repairs and maintenance activities. Installing new appliances and equipment. Site project works, such as new test and productions facilities installations and commissioning. Fabrication and welding. Liaising with, arrange and managing external contractors. Inspecting, maintaining and troubleshooting equipment and systems (e.g. ventilation). Check site control panels and electrical wiring to identify issues. Provide and assemble office and production area furniture, shelving, racking, as required. Upkeep of site vehicles.

We are looking for a Trade Compliance Specialist to manage import and export operations and ensure adherence to UK, EU, and international regulations, including US ITAR and EAR. You will support project teams, advise on trade compliance matters, and drive continuous improvement of internal processes. Responsibilities Ensure all import and export activities comply with trade laws, licencing requirements, and internal policies. Collaborate with Project Teams and Engineering on commodity classification, export control ratings, and customs compliance. Prepare and submit export license applications, manage denied party screening, and support audits. Conduct internal compliance assessments, training sessions, and provide guidance on regulatory requirements. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of international trade laws, customs procedures, and company equipment. Requirements Five years of experience in export control and trade compliance, ideally in Defence or related industry. Strong knowledge of UK and EU Customs regulations and US ITAR Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills. Bachelors degree in Law, Finance, Business, or related field; relevant certifications a plus.

Tenders, Bids and Proposals Programme Manager required to lead a Defence programme and bid management team who work to deliver a portfolio of complex programmes and bids. Programme Managers own complex bids from capture to win and delivery this role leads that team and is also responsible for the preparation and presentation of monthly programme status reports to the Senior Leadership. You will also develop and maintain robust programme management processes, identify, mitigate and manage programme risks and balance resources with post sale system deliveries. Requirements Leadership experience of programme and bid management within complex ideally defence related industry. Experience of running Projects and Bids from conception to signature. Hands on Project Management defence sector experience. Qualifications such as APM, MSP, PMP, PRINCE2, or similar. Fluent in matrix management and multi disciplinary leadership. Responsibilities Head up Programme and Bid Management overseeing bid strategy, resourcing, governance, and reporting to senior management. Deploy resources balancing priorities across live programmes and concurrent bids. Liaise with customers as needed to refine requirement capture or plan execution of programmes.

Manufacturing Technician required to perform technical duties in electronic, mechanical or systems production by completing tests, measurements, operations and process controls. Requirements Ability to read blueprints, identify components, wire stripping and crimping, harness repair and termination hand tools for electronics, hydraulics and mechanical assemblies, Subsea Technology or Manufacturing Centre experience. Production Workflow knowledge. Responsibilities Production Test and Assembly Use job packets, routings, work orders, wire lists, quality and bills of material. Maintain production tools and equipment. Perform troubleshooting to diagnose product, process or program defects and repair them.

Mechanical Assembly Test Technician required to perform technical and mechanical quality control tasks to support production, assembly, and testing processes. You will contribute to maintaining high quality standards and continuous improvement across manufacturing operations. Requirements Quality Control. Hands on experience in mechanical assembly, testing, or manufacturing environments. Familiarity with hydraulic, electronic, and mechanical systems. Responsibilities Perform technical duties across mechanical, electronic, and system-based projects. Conduct testing, measurements, and process controls on key production lines. Read and interpret engineering drawings and job documentation ( work orders, bills of materials). Troubleshoot and repair product or process issues. Maintain tools, machinery, and equipment to ensure operational efficiency. Support continuous improvement using modern manufacturing principles.

We are looking for a Senior RF Engineer to lead the design, development, and testing of RF, microwave, and antenna systems used in advanced electronic products. Key responsibilities Lead RF and antenna design projects (including modules and sub-contracted work) Design and optimise microwave PCB layouts and RF systems Perform RF component selection and system-level analysis Support antenna design, modelling, testing, and validation Troubleshoot RF production issues and perform root cause analysis Work closely with manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and customers Ensure engineering standards, documentation, and procedures are followed Key Skills RF PCB design at microwave frequencies Strong knowledge of RF components (amplifiers, filters, mixers, PLLs) RF system design (cascade analysis) Experience with RF test equipment (VNA, spectrum analysers) Antenna design knowledge (including array and printed antennas) Altium and RF simulation tools Radar or communications background MATLAB and Python for test automation

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for complex electronic assemblies. Perform the lead role in the implementation of LEAN manufacturing processes and use of Six Sigma tools. You will become an expert in the manufacturing processes, train shop floor personnel and monitor key metrics. Also solve complex manufacturing problems and take an active role in troubleshooting quality and production yield related issues within manufacturing. Key skills Min BSc or BEng in Electrical, Electronic, Industrial Engineering (or similar) Manufacturing especially Electronic assembly Lean and Six Sigma Production Workflow Non-Conformance Management Technical Investigation Support Production Test and Assembly Manufacturing Resource Planning System Role responsibilities Lean Six Sigma, responsible for the implementation of key elements of Lean, such as: standardized work instructions, line balancing, layout and work sequence (routing) optimization, training development matrix, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen/5S workouts, pull processes, TPM (total preventive maintenance), cell design, and quick changeover/batch-size optimization. Processes Implement process improvements to achieve manufacturing excellence in areas such as process yield (e.g. First Pass Yield, Rolled Throughput Yield), cycle time reduction and productivity. Provide shop floor feedback on product design and manufacturability issues to Engineering and DFMs (e.g. through the use of Engineering Change Requests - ECRs). Review and sign-off on Engineering Change Orders that impact Inventory - including product life cycle issues, obsolescence, etc. Creates, implements, and monitors key performance indicators and metrics on manufacturing process capability and product quality. Monitoring and reducing process costs. Quality, responsible to assist with investigation, root cause analysis and corrective action implementation for manufacturing quality issues.

Materials Handler required to join warehouses and production facilities team and take responsibility for product components and material handling within the warehouse. You will inspect and accept incoming shipments against supplier packing lists and complete internal material fulfillment upon stakeholder request. Experience Technology or Manufacturing Centre Demand Planning Production Workflow Manufacturing Resource Planning System SAP Responsibilities These responsibilities are activities that correspond to the metro stops and key processes. Manage Goods Issuance Manage Goods Picking Manage Goods Packing Manage Goods Reception Perform Inventory Count

Space thruster Test Technician required to support Hot Fire Space Propulsion Testing programmes. The successful application will work with Test Engineers on site preparation, propellant handling, propellant sampling, pressure control systems checks, mechanical and steam vacuum systems, instrumentation calibrations, steam boiler operation also the collation and review of test data. There will be extensive work on high pressure gas and fluidic systems including interpretation and understanding of Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams and the use of electrical and electronic measurement and testing equipment. You will be working with satellite flight hardware, the preparation of space flight engines for test. Including instrumentation, installation on to the test stand, removal post hot fire test, and subsequent engine decontamination activities, etc.

Workshop Materials Specialist required for material handling and movement, loading unloading, storing, picking, issuing, packing, unpacking and labelling of Materials. A warehouse management background or other relevant materials experience would be ideal. Responsibilities Perform unloading, inspection, storing, picking, issuing, packing, labelling, loading and disposal of inventory items. Dealing with supplier deliveries checking actual items received are in a suitable condition and per the packing list or purchase order. Maintaining a high level of housekeeping within the warehouse and shipping areas. interpreting information contained in parts and service manuals Operate computer terminal for data entry into Warehouse Management System Use light machinery, that may include a forklift once training and certification have been completed

This role involves working with high-pressure gas and fluidic systems, engine testing, and test facility operations to ensure optimal performance and safety standards. Key Responsibilities Conduct engine testing and ensure correct feedline pressures are set. Operate and maintain mechanical and steam vacuum systems. Perform pressure and control system checks. Set up and operate Data Acquisition Systems and thermal imaging cameras. Carry out instrumentation calibrations and ensure compliance with testing standards. Work extensively with high-pressure gas and fluidic systems. Experience Required: Strong mechanical fitting skills. Solid understanding of mathematics and physics. Hands-on experience in engine testing and test facility operations. Experience in maintenance and operation of mechanical systems.

We are expanding our team and looking for an Electron Beam Welder (EBW) Technician to support precision manufacturing in a cleanroom environment. This role involves operating and maintaining EBW machines, ensuring weld quality on metals and super alloys, and working closely with engineering teams to deliver high-quality components. Key Responsibilities: Set up, operate, and monitor EBW machines. Prepare and inspect materials for welding. Perform visual, mechanical, and NDT inspections. Maintain equipment, records, and quality reports. Collaborate with engineering and production teams. Ensure compliance with health, safety, and cleanroom standards. Essential Skills: Strong knowledge of cleanroom assembly and integration. Expertise in electron beam welding processes. Proficient with measuring equipment and QC. Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings. Previous EBW or precision welding experience. Background in manufacturing or industrial environments.