Woodshop Furniture Maker High Wycombe £35,000 £43,500 depending on experience Permanent Monday to Thursday, 7:00am 3:30pm, Friday, 7:00am 2:30pm Paid at time and a half 20 days plus bank holidays We are working with a well-established local business who are looking for an experienced Bespoke Furniture Maker / Skilled Woodworker to join their workshop team on a permanent basis. This is a varied, hands-on role producing high-quality bespoke wood-based products. The work would suit someone with strong practical skills, good attention to detail and pride in producing a quality finished product. Key Responsibilities of the Bespoke Furniture Maker / Skilled Woodworker Working from drawings and job information Producing bespoke wood-based products to a high standard Using woodworking machinery, hand tools and power tools Working with a range of timber and board materials Assembling products using appropriate fixings, fittings and methods Checking work for accuracy, quality and finish Supporting fitting or installation work when required Keeping work areas clean, tidy and safe Working safely in line with Health & Safety procedures Completing timesheets and job-related paperwork where required Key Requirements of the Bespoke Furniture Maker / Skilled Woodworker Previous experience in furniture making, cabinet making, bench joinery, workshop joinery or similar Good practical woodworking skills Experience using workshop machinery, hand tools and power tools Ability to read and work from drawings Good attention to detail Reliable, hardworking and self-motivated Able to work independently and as part of a team Good organisation and communication skills Able to work to deadlines while maintaining quality standards Physically fit enough for a hands-on workshop role The Ideal Person This role would suit someone who enjoys detailed workshop work and takes pride in doing the job properly. You will need to be reliable, practical and able to think ahead without needing constant instruction. A good attitude, strong attention to detail and pride in your work are important. This is a good opportunity to join a stable local business offering permanent work, consistent hours, overtime opportunities and a supportive working environment.
Jun 27, 2026
Full time
Woodshop Furniture Maker High Wycombe £35,000 £43,500 depending on experience Permanent Monday to Thursday, 7:00am 3:30pm, Friday, 7:00am 2:30pm Paid at time and a half 20 days plus bank holidays We are working with a well-established local business who are looking for an experienced Bespoke Furniture Maker / Skilled Woodworker to join their workshop team on a permanent basis. This is a varied, hands-on role producing high-quality bespoke wood-based products. The work would suit someone with strong practical skills, good attention to detail and pride in producing a quality finished product. Key Responsibilities of the Bespoke Furniture Maker / Skilled Woodworker Working from drawings and job information Producing bespoke wood-based products to a high standard Using woodworking machinery, hand tools and power tools Working with a range of timber and board materials Assembling products using appropriate fixings, fittings and methods Checking work for accuracy, quality and finish Supporting fitting or installation work when required Keeping work areas clean, tidy and safe Working safely in line with Health & Safety procedures Completing timesheets and job-related paperwork where required Key Requirements of the Bespoke Furniture Maker / Skilled Woodworker Previous experience in furniture making, cabinet making, bench joinery, workshop joinery or similar Good practical woodworking skills Experience using workshop machinery, hand tools and power tools Ability to read and work from drawings Good attention to detail Reliable, hardworking and self-motivated Able to work independently and as part of a team Good organisation and communication skills Able to work to deadlines while maintaining quality standards Physically fit enough for a hands-on workshop role The Ideal Person This role would suit someone who enjoys detailed workshop work and takes pride in doing the job properly. You will need to be reliable, practical and able to think ahead without needing constant instruction. A good attitude, strong attention to detail and pride in your work are important. This is a good opportunity to join a stable local business offering permanent work, consistent hours, overtime opportunities and a supportive working environment.
Specifications Technologist In this newly created role, we are looking for a key person to join our team to support our growing NPD and Technical teams in managing the product development journey from concept through to creation. The Specifications Technologist will ensure ingredients, packaging and service suppliers are approved for supply to our customer base. You will assist with ensuring the compliance of raw materials, finished product specifications and artwork are in line with our specified standards. What you will be doing: Playing a lead role in ensuring that our internal and customer specifications follow a right first-time approach Ensuring that ingredient, packaging and service supplies are approved, conducting supplier reviews at set intervals Ensure comprehensive handovers are in place with our NPD team, to ensure data is accurate before adding to customer specifications Work with our supply chain team and suppliers to ensure data is accurate before adding to specifications Review raw material specifications from NPD and complete checks at set intervals, ensuring compliance to standard and processing changes in line with our procedures Review, approve and create artwork files working closely with the Head of Technical Lead the creation of finished product specification sheets for both internal use and for our customers. Participating in benchmarking reviews and taste panels, feeding back results to respective departments and closing out known issues Involvement with production trials and first production runs Following all BRC, HACCP requirements during work activities Using bespoke databases and Microsoft Excel to write and maintain compliance documents General administrative support duties where required Complying with company health and safety policies and working practices to ensure a safe and hygienic working environment What you'll bring: Studied a Food related course at College or University A minimum of 2 years' experience leading a specifications team, including managing HR processes such as absence management, PDPs, performance management etc Industry-recognised qualification in legal labelling Excellent communication skills and attention to detail Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word Candidates must be flexible, hard-working and possess a positive attitude to work Experience using retailer specification databases/portals is essential
Jun 27, 2026
Full time
Specifications Technologist In this newly created role, we are looking for a key person to join our team to support our growing NPD and Technical teams in managing the product development journey from concept through to creation. The Specifications Technologist will ensure ingredients, packaging and service suppliers are approved for supply to our customer base. You will assist with ensuring the compliance of raw materials, finished product specifications and artwork are in line with our specified standards. What you will be doing: Playing a lead role in ensuring that our internal and customer specifications follow a right first-time approach Ensuring that ingredient, packaging and service supplies are approved, conducting supplier reviews at set intervals Ensure comprehensive handovers are in place with our NPD team, to ensure data is accurate before adding to customer specifications Work with our supply chain team and suppliers to ensure data is accurate before adding to specifications Review raw material specifications from NPD and complete checks at set intervals, ensuring compliance to standard and processing changes in line with our procedures Review, approve and create artwork files working closely with the Head of Technical Lead the creation of finished product specification sheets for both internal use and for our customers. Participating in benchmarking reviews and taste panels, feeding back results to respective departments and closing out known issues Involvement with production trials and first production runs Following all BRC, HACCP requirements during work activities Using bespoke databases and Microsoft Excel to write and maintain compliance documents General administrative support duties where required Complying with company health and safety policies and working practices to ensure a safe and hygienic working environment What you'll bring: Studied a Food related course at College or University A minimum of 2 years' experience leading a specifications team, including managing HR processes such as absence management, PDPs, performance management etc Industry-recognised qualification in legal labelling Excellent communication skills and attention to detail Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word Candidates must be flexible, hard-working and possess a positive attitude to work Experience using retailer specification databases/portals is essential
Job Title: Test Engineer - R&D Location: Cambridge Salary: £45,000 to £60,000 Employment Type: Permanent Working Arrangements: Onsite working We have a fantastic opportunity for a Test Engineer to support hands on R&D activities across early stage prototypes. You ll take ownership of test planning, test execution, data capture, and debugging, working closely with design engineers and technicians to push new concepts toward robust, manufacturable products. You ll also write simple test scripts or small pieces of test code (Python or C) to support testing and data capture. What you ll be doing - Driving test activities across prototype hardware and early product builds - Creating test specifications, procedures, and documentation for new features and systems - Designing and building test rigs, fixtures, and setups to support repeatable testing - Running structured tests, capturing data, and ensuring results are clearly documented - Debugging issues, identifying root causes, and feeding findings back into the design team - Supporting iterative development cycles and helping shape test strategy for new products - Writing basic test scripts or small test programs (Python or C) to support test execution and data handling Key skills & experience - Strong hands on experience testing prototype hardware or R&D stage products - Ability to write simple test scripts or basic test code in Python or C - Ability to write clear, structured test specs, test plans, and documentation - Comfortable building test rigs, wiring setups, and using lab equipment - Confident with oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, and general bench tools - Good analytical and problem solving skills, especially in debugging hardware issues - Experience working with design, electronics, or embedded teams is beneficial Why this role? - Work at the heart of R&D on genuinely new technology - High ownership across test strategy, execution, and problem solving - Collaborative engineering environment with real technical depth For more information, please contact Cathy Swain. T: (phone number removed) E: (url removed)
Jun 27, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Test Engineer - R&D Location: Cambridge Salary: £45,000 to £60,000 Employment Type: Permanent Working Arrangements: Onsite working We have a fantastic opportunity for a Test Engineer to support hands on R&D activities across early stage prototypes. You ll take ownership of test planning, test execution, data capture, and debugging, working closely with design engineers and technicians to push new concepts toward robust, manufacturable products. You ll also write simple test scripts or small pieces of test code (Python or C) to support testing and data capture. What you ll be doing - Driving test activities across prototype hardware and early product builds - Creating test specifications, procedures, and documentation for new features and systems - Designing and building test rigs, fixtures, and setups to support repeatable testing - Running structured tests, capturing data, and ensuring results are clearly documented - Debugging issues, identifying root causes, and feeding findings back into the design team - Supporting iterative development cycles and helping shape test strategy for new products - Writing basic test scripts or small test programs (Python or C) to support test execution and data handling Key skills & experience - Strong hands on experience testing prototype hardware or R&D stage products - Ability to write simple test scripts or basic test code in Python or C - Ability to write clear, structured test specs, test plans, and documentation - Comfortable building test rigs, wiring setups, and using lab equipment - Confident with oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, and general bench tools - Good analytical and problem solving skills, especially in debugging hardware issues - Experience working with design, electronics, or embedded teams is beneficial Why this role? - Work at the heart of R&D on genuinely new technology - High ownership across test strategy, execution, and problem solving - Collaborative engineering environment with real technical depth For more information, please contact Cathy Swain. T: (phone number removed) E: (url removed)
Automotive Trim Technician Daventry £44,000 Per Annum Temp to Perm Craft Perfection. Build Excellence. Work on Iconic Vehicles. Are you an experienced Automotive Trim Technician who takes pride in flawless craftsmanship? Do you want to work on some of the world s most prestigious luxury and performance vehicles, where every detail truly matters? This is your opportunity to join a highly skilled, specialist restoration team in a state-of-the-art facility in Daventry where heritage craftsmanship meets modern automotive innovation. Why This Role? You ll be part of an elite environment creating bespoke interiors and precision-finished vehicles that are truly one of a kind. You ll be joining a supportive, close-knit team that values skill, pride, and attention to detail working on projects that set industry standards in luxury automotive restoration. What You ll Be Doing As an Automotive Trim Technician, you ll be responsible for delivering exceptional interior and trim workmanship across bespoke vehicle builds: Interior Trim Assembly & Fitment: Precision fitting and reworking components to exact specifications Bench Modifications & Refit Work: Removing, adjusting, and reinstalling trim to a flawless standard Exterior Trim & Panel Work: Stripping, rebuilding, and aligning body panels with exacting accuracy High-End Material Work: Working with premium materials, including leather, fabrics, and carbon fibre Sewing and hand stitching knowledge: Basic sewing practices ensure flawless quality in every stitch Quality Craftsmanship: Ensuring every surface, stitch, and detail meets luxury-level standards Team Collaboration: Working alongside engineers and skilled technicians to solve build challenges and improve processes What We re Looking For We want craftsmen and craftswomen who are passionate about automotive perfection: Proven experience in full vehicle interior trim fitting Strong background in restoration, motorsport, or luxury/high-end automotive environments Confident working with leather, textiles, and composite materials (carbon fibre experience desirable) Exceptional attention to detail with a commitment to high-quality finishes Flexible and willing to support overtime when required What s in It for You Stable Day Shifts: Monday to Friday with early Friday finish Modern Working Environment: Clean, bright, state-of-the-art facility Supportive Team Culture: Work alongside highly skilled craftsmen in a collaborative setting Prestige Projects: Contribute to globally recognised luxury automotive builds Long-Term Opportunity: Potential to move into a permanent role following contract Working Hours Monday Thursday: 07 30, Friday: 07 45 Overtime: Available weekdays and Saturdays Apply Now If you re ready to take your Automotive Trim Technician skills to the next level and be part of a team producing world-class automotive interiors, apply for the Automotive Trim Technician position with your CV. One of our recruitment specialists will be in touch to discuss the opportunity in more detail. All applications are handled in strict confidence.
Jun 27, 2026
Seasonal
Automotive Trim Technician Daventry £44,000 Per Annum Temp to Perm Craft Perfection. Build Excellence. Work on Iconic Vehicles. Are you an experienced Automotive Trim Technician who takes pride in flawless craftsmanship? Do you want to work on some of the world s most prestigious luxury and performance vehicles, where every detail truly matters? This is your opportunity to join a highly skilled, specialist restoration team in a state-of-the-art facility in Daventry where heritage craftsmanship meets modern automotive innovation. Why This Role? You ll be part of an elite environment creating bespoke interiors and precision-finished vehicles that are truly one of a kind. You ll be joining a supportive, close-knit team that values skill, pride, and attention to detail working on projects that set industry standards in luxury automotive restoration. What You ll Be Doing As an Automotive Trim Technician, you ll be responsible for delivering exceptional interior and trim workmanship across bespoke vehicle builds: Interior Trim Assembly & Fitment: Precision fitting and reworking components to exact specifications Bench Modifications & Refit Work: Removing, adjusting, and reinstalling trim to a flawless standard Exterior Trim & Panel Work: Stripping, rebuilding, and aligning body panels with exacting accuracy High-End Material Work: Working with premium materials, including leather, fabrics, and carbon fibre Sewing and hand stitching knowledge: Basic sewing practices ensure flawless quality in every stitch Quality Craftsmanship: Ensuring every surface, stitch, and detail meets luxury-level standards Team Collaboration: Working alongside engineers and skilled technicians to solve build challenges and improve processes What We re Looking For We want craftsmen and craftswomen who are passionate about automotive perfection: Proven experience in full vehicle interior trim fitting Strong background in restoration, motorsport, or luxury/high-end automotive environments Confident working with leather, textiles, and composite materials (carbon fibre experience desirable) Exceptional attention to detail with a commitment to high-quality finishes Flexible and willing to support overtime when required What s in It for You Stable Day Shifts: Monday to Friday with early Friday finish Modern Working Environment: Clean, bright, state-of-the-art facility Supportive Team Culture: Work alongside highly skilled craftsmen in a collaborative setting Prestige Projects: Contribute to globally recognised luxury automotive builds Long-Term Opportunity: Potential to move into a permanent role following contract Working Hours Monday Thursday: 07 30, Friday: 07 45 Overtime: Available weekdays and Saturdays Apply Now If you re ready to take your Automotive Trim Technician skills to the next level and be part of a team producing world-class automotive interiors, apply for the Automotive Trim Technician position with your CV. One of our recruitment specialists will be in touch to discuss the opportunity in more detail. All applications are handled in strict confidence.
Deliver a critical project as a Project Manager - £45Million Project for Tier 1 Contractor Construction Project Manager - Major £45m Build Project Central Belt, Scotland Attractive Salary + Comprehensive Benefits Package Are you an experienced Construction Project Manager looking to take ownership of a flagship development in the Central Belt? This is an exceptional opportunity to join a highly respected Tier 1 contractor with a strong pipeline of work and a reputation for delivering complex, high-value projects across Scotland. Your New Company You'll be joining a contractor recognised for excellence, collaboration, and a leadership team who are widely regarded as some of the best in the industry. With a secured, multi-year workload across the Central Belt, they offer stability, progression and the chance to work on projects that genuinely benefit local communities. Your New Role As Construction Project Manager, you will take full responsibility for the successful delivery of a £45million new-build project, leading a high-performing site team and ensuring the project is completed safely, on time and to the highest quality standards.Key responsibilities include: Leading day-to-day project delivery from pre-construction through to handoverManaging a full site team, supply chain partners and client interfaceEnsuring adherence to programme, budget, safety and quality benchmarksBuilding strong working relationships with local authorities, stakeholders and design teamsDriving a positive, solutions-focused project culture What You'll Need to Succeed Degree Qualified in Construction Management or similarProven experience delivering major construction projects £20m+Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skillsA track record of delivering complex builds safely and effectivelyThe ability to drive performance, motivate teams and maintain high standards What You'll Get in Return This is a standout opportunity to deliver a high-profile asset that will make a meaningful contribution to the Scottish community. You'll also benefit from: A busy, secure pipeline of Central Belt projectsSupport from an exceptional, well-respected management teamAttractive salary + comprehensive benefits packageGenuine long-term career progression opportunities
Jun 27, 2026
Full time
Deliver a critical project as a Project Manager - £45Million Project for Tier 1 Contractor Construction Project Manager - Major £45m Build Project Central Belt, Scotland Attractive Salary + Comprehensive Benefits Package Are you an experienced Construction Project Manager looking to take ownership of a flagship development in the Central Belt? This is an exceptional opportunity to join a highly respected Tier 1 contractor with a strong pipeline of work and a reputation for delivering complex, high-value projects across Scotland. Your New Company You'll be joining a contractor recognised for excellence, collaboration, and a leadership team who are widely regarded as some of the best in the industry. With a secured, multi-year workload across the Central Belt, they offer stability, progression and the chance to work on projects that genuinely benefit local communities. Your New Role As Construction Project Manager, you will take full responsibility for the successful delivery of a £45million new-build project, leading a high-performing site team and ensuring the project is completed safely, on time and to the highest quality standards.Key responsibilities include: Leading day-to-day project delivery from pre-construction through to handoverManaging a full site team, supply chain partners and client interfaceEnsuring adherence to programme, budget, safety and quality benchmarksBuilding strong working relationships with local authorities, stakeholders and design teamsDriving a positive, solutions-focused project culture What You'll Need to Succeed Degree Qualified in Construction Management or similarProven experience delivering major construction projects £20m+Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skillsA track record of delivering complex builds safely and effectivelyThe ability to drive performance, motivate teams and maintain high standards What You'll Get in Return This is a standout opportunity to deliver a high-profile asset that will make a meaningful contribution to the Scottish community. You'll also benefit from: A busy, secure pipeline of Central Belt projectsSupport from an exceptional, well-respected management teamAttractive salary + comprehensive benefits packageGenuine long-term career progression opportunities
Overview Provide technical leadership across development teams to ensure the design and delivery of high-quality, scalable, and maintainable software solutions. The role combines hands-on development expertise with leadership responsibilities, translating business requirements into robust technical solutions while driving engineering excellence, delivery consistency, and collaboration across onshore and offshore teams. Responsibilities Technical Leadership & Solution Delivery Lead the design and development of key features, components, and services across the application stack Provide hands-on guidance in building scalable applications using React, Node.js, and TypeScript Own critical technical decisions, ensuring alignment with architectural standards and long-term scalability goals Act as the primary escalation point for complex technical challenges and design issues Solution Design & Requirement Translation Translate business and functional requirements into technical designs and implementation plans Collaborate with product owners, business analysts, and stakeholders to refine requirements and define solution approaches Produce and review technical design documentation, API specifications, and architectural artefacts Engineering Excellence & Governance Define and enforce coding standards, development best practices, and quality benchmarks Conduct code reviews to ensure maintainability, performance, and security compliance Ensure adherence to DevSecOps practices, including CI/CD, automated testing, and secure coding Monitor and improve non-functional requirements such as performance, scalability, reliability, and resilience Team Leadership & Offshore Coordination Guide and mentor offshore and distributed development teams, ensuring alignment to delivery standards Allocate tasks, oversee progress, and provide regular technical direction to team members Facilitate knowledge transfer, technical upskilling, and team capability development Ensure effective coordination between onshore and offshore teams, managing dependencies and delivery risks Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement Work closely with architects, QA teams, DevOps engineers, and business stakeholders Participate in and contribute to design reviews, sprint planning, and governance forums Communicate technical decisions, risks, and progress clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences Delivery & Agile Execution Support Agile delivery processes including backlog refinement, sprint planning, estimation, and retrospectives Ensure timely and predictable delivery of features aligned with sprint and programme objectives Identify risks and proactively implement mitigation strategies Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience Essential skills Core Technologies Front-end: React.js, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript Back-end: Node.js (Express.js/NestJS) API Development: RESTful services, microservices architecture Databases: SQL (PostgreSQL/MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB) Architecture & Design Strong understanding of software architecture patterns (microservices, layered architecture, event-driven systems) Experience with scalable and cloud-native solution design Knowledge of system integration patterns and API design principles DevOps & Cloud Experience with CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins) Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure/AWS/GCP) Exposure to containerisation (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes) Engineering Practices Strong grounding in clean code principles and design patterns (SOLID, DRY) Experience with test automation, code quality tools, and static analysis Understanding of security best practices and compliance requirements Experience Overall experience with strong hands-on development background Proven experience in technical leadership or senior development roles Experience delivering enterprise-scale applications in Agile environments Exposure to distributed delivery models (onshore/offshore teams) Non-Functional Expectations Strong leadership, mentoring, and team management capabilities Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills Ability to balance technical depth with delivery and business priorities Proactive problem-solving and decision-making mindset High level of accountability and ownership Expected Outcomes & Success Measures Solution Quality & Delivery Delivery of high-quality, scalable, and production-ready solutions aligned with business requirements Strong alignment between functional requirements and technical implementation Reduction in defects and improved system stability Team Performance & Coordination Efficient coordination between onshore and offshore teams, resulting in predictable delivery outcomes Improved team productivity, technical capability, and adherence to standards Engineering Excellence Consistent enforcement of coding standards, architecture principles, and best practices Measurable improvements in code quality, test coverage, and deployment reliability Stakeholder Value Positive stakeholder feedback on solution quality, responsiveness, and collaboration Contribution to successful delivery of programme and release milestones Benefits Collaborative working environment - we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects Expleo Academy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses Competitive company benefits Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to: Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible Communicating and promoting vacancies Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people "We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age". We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive.
Jun 27, 2026
Full time
Overview Provide technical leadership across development teams to ensure the design and delivery of high-quality, scalable, and maintainable software solutions. The role combines hands-on development expertise with leadership responsibilities, translating business requirements into robust technical solutions while driving engineering excellence, delivery consistency, and collaboration across onshore and offshore teams. Responsibilities Technical Leadership & Solution Delivery Lead the design and development of key features, components, and services across the application stack Provide hands-on guidance in building scalable applications using React, Node.js, and TypeScript Own critical technical decisions, ensuring alignment with architectural standards and long-term scalability goals Act as the primary escalation point for complex technical challenges and design issues Solution Design & Requirement Translation Translate business and functional requirements into technical designs and implementation plans Collaborate with product owners, business analysts, and stakeholders to refine requirements and define solution approaches Produce and review technical design documentation, API specifications, and architectural artefacts Engineering Excellence & Governance Define and enforce coding standards, development best practices, and quality benchmarks Conduct code reviews to ensure maintainability, performance, and security compliance Ensure adherence to DevSecOps practices, including CI/CD, automated testing, and secure coding Monitor and improve non-functional requirements such as performance, scalability, reliability, and resilience Team Leadership & Offshore Coordination Guide and mentor offshore and distributed development teams, ensuring alignment to delivery standards Allocate tasks, oversee progress, and provide regular technical direction to team members Facilitate knowledge transfer, technical upskilling, and team capability development Ensure effective coordination between onshore and offshore teams, managing dependencies and delivery risks Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement Work closely with architects, QA teams, DevOps engineers, and business stakeholders Participate in and contribute to design reviews, sprint planning, and governance forums Communicate technical decisions, risks, and progress clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences Delivery & Agile Execution Support Agile delivery processes including backlog refinement, sprint planning, estimation, and retrospectives Ensure timely and predictable delivery of features aligned with sprint and programme objectives Identify risks and proactively implement mitigation strategies Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience Essential skills Core Technologies Front-end: React.js, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript Back-end: Node.js (Express.js/NestJS) API Development: RESTful services, microservices architecture Databases: SQL (PostgreSQL/MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB) Architecture & Design Strong understanding of software architecture patterns (microservices, layered architecture, event-driven systems) Experience with scalable and cloud-native solution design Knowledge of system integration patterns and API design principles DevOps & Cloud Experience with CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins) Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure/AWS/GCP) Exposure to containerisation (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes) Engineering Practices Strong grounding in clean code principles and design patterns (SOLID, DRY) Experience with test automation, code quality tools, and static analysis Understanding of security best practices and compliance requirements Experience Overall experience with strong hands-on development background Proven experience in technical leadership or senior development roles Experience delivering enterprise-scale applications in Agile environments Exposure to distributed delivery models (onshore/offshore teams) Non-Functional Expectations Strong leadership, mentoring, and team management capabilities Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills Ability to balance technical depth with delivery and business priorities Proactive problem-solving and decision-making mindset High level of accountability and ownership Expected Outcomes & Success Measures Solution Quality & Delivery Delivery of high-quality, scalable, and production-ready solutions aligned with business requirements Strong alignment between functional requirements and technical implementation Reduction in defects and improved system stability Team Performance & Coordination Efficient coordination between onshore and offshore teams, resulting in predictable delivery outcomes Improved team productivity, technical capability, and adherence to standards Engineering Excellence Consistent enforcement of coding standards, architecture principles, and best practices Measurable improvements in code quality, test coverage, and deployment reliability Stakeholder Value Positive stakeholder feedback on solution quality, responsiveness, and collaboration Contribution to successful delivery of programme and release milestones Benefits Collaborative working environment - we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects Expleo Academy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses Competitive company benefits Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to: Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible Communicating and promoting vacancies Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people "We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age". We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive.
NPD Process Technologist Location: Coventry Salary: 30-35k Ready to turn bold food ideas into supermarket-ready success stories? Join a fast-paced UK NPD team where creativity meets real-world production. The Opportunity We're looking for a hands-on NPD Process Technologist to help bring exciting new food concepts to life. Based in Coventry, you'll play a key role in delivering innovative products from kitchen bench to full-scale factory launch, working at pace, solving challenges, and making a tangible impact on business growth. What You'll Be Doing Own the process from idea to launch Translate concepts into scalable, factory-ready products - hitting cost, quality and waste targets every step of the way. Get stuck into trials & production Lead factory trials, capture critical data, and ensure everything runs smoothly, from ingredient ordering to detailed reporting within 72 hours. Create, test & innovate Develop product concepts in the kitchen, stay on top of food trends, and work closely with suppliers to bring fresh ideas to the table. Collaborate across the business Partner with teams across NPD, Packaging, Technical, Operations, Engineering and more, driving projects forward together. Deliver compliant, high-quality launches Own key documentation including cost cards, specs, QAS, and validation processes to ensure safe, robust product launches. Support customers & suppliers Present samples, manage submissions, and ensure nutritional and testing data is accurate and ready. What Makes This Role Exciting Work on multiple projects at pace - no two days the same Take products all the way from blue-sky concept to supermarket shelf Be hands-on in both kitchen and factory environments Collaborate with UK & European teams and customers Influence innovation while thinking commercially and practically What You'll Bring Degree in Food Science / Food Technology (or equivalent experience) Experience in food manufacturing or NPD (bakery a bonus!) A passion for food trends and innovation Strong organisational skills & attention to detail Ability to juggle multiple projects and work at pace Confident communicator with a collaborative approach Comfortable in both kitchen and factory environments Flexible approach to hours when trials demand it The Details Based in Coventry with occasional travel (customers, suppliers, site visits) Driving licence beneficial Exposure to cross-functional teams and real career development If this looks of interest, click apply and I will be in touch with more details!
Jun 27, 2026
Full time
NPD Process Technologist Location: Coventry Salary: 30-35k Ready to turn bold food ideas into supermarket-ready success stories? Join a fast-paced UK NPD team where creativity meets real-world production. The Opportunity We're looking for a hands-on NPD Process Technologist to help bring exciting new food concepts to life. Based in Coventry, you'll play a key role in delivering innovative products from kitchen bench to full-scale factory launch, working at pace, solving challenges, and making a tangible impact on business growth. What You'll Be Doing Own the process from idea to launch Translate concepts into scalable, factory-ready products - hitting cost, quality and waste targets every step of the way. Get stuck into trials & production Lead factory trials, capture critical data, and ensure everything runs smoothly, from ingredient ordering to detailed reporting within 72 hours. Create, test & innovate Develop product concepts in the kitchen, stay on top of food trends, and work closely with suppliers to bring fresh ideas to the table. Collaborate across the business Partner with teams across NPD, Packaging, Technical, Operations, Engineering and more, driving projects forward together. Deliver compliant, high-quality launches Own key documentation including cost cards, specs, QAS, and validation processes to ensure safe, robust product launches. Support customers & suppliers Present samples, manage submissions, and ensure nutritional and testing data is accurate and ready. What Makes This Role Exciting Work on multiple projects at pace - no two days the same Take products all the way from blue-sky concept to supermarket shelf Be hands-on in both kitchen and factory environments Collaborate with UK & European teams and customers Influence innovation while thinking commercially and practically What You'll Bring Degree in Food Science / Food Technology (or equivalent experience) Experience in food manufacturing or NPD (bakery a bonus!) A passion for food trends and innovation Strong organisational skills & attention to detail Ability to juggle multiple projects and work at pace Confident communicator with a collaborative approach Comfortable in both kitchen and factory environments Flexible approach to hours when trials demand it The Details Based in Coventry with occasional travel (customers, suppliers, site visits) Driving licence beneficial Exposure to cross-functional teams and real career development If this looks of interest, click apply and I will be in touch with more details!
Carpenter - Multi trade Construction & Maintenance - Bristol & surrounding areas An excellent opportunity to start a permanent position with a growing Taunton based SME construction and maintenance contractor. They service elderly care homes and pharmacies providing both property maintenance and shop fits. They pride themselves on delivering high-quality workmanship and exceptional customer service. As a small but busy team of skilled professionals who are all adaptable and dedicated to their craft. Day to day: Perform a variety of maintenance tasks including carpentry, very basic installs of kitchens, units, shelves. Deliver shopfitting and project work Some basic multi trade work like tiling, patching and decorating. Kitchen, Bathroom and flooring refurbishment. Install and repair locks, hang new doors, and refix cabinets. Address basic plumbing issues such as leaking toilets, taps, flush handles, and siphons. Carry out essential repairs and installs, including basic roof work and flooring installations. Collaborate with team members while also being able to work independently. Requirements: Carpentry NVQ 2. (Not essential, preferable) CSCS card. Proven experience in carpentry, multi trade skills, and general building maintenance. Ability to perform basic roof repairs, fencing and gardening tasks. Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work on own initiative. Valid driving license. Willingness to work out of hours, weekends, and occasionally travel for work duties. Employment benefits: Pension. Holiday pay. 1.5 Saturday (Times and a half) x 2 Sunday (Double time) Overtime on weekdays. (Standard rate) Take home van and fuel card. Get paid for travel. Accommodation, food, travel paid for if working away Please apply or contact Ben Peel at Build Recruitment - South West for further details on (phone number removed) We'll take the time to understand your career history and motivations for a new role. We'll also take references and may ask for proof of eligibility to work in the UK. We work with a wide variety of clients in the public and private sector, and we will work with you to identify clients in which your skills, experience and personality will fit. Once we submit you for a role you will receive support and regular communication throughout the interview process. From there our commitment to you is all about being your career partner. We'll identify suitable jobs, provide support, and career guidance and even provide regular salary benchmarking.
Jun 27, 2026
Full time
Carpenter - Multi trade Construction & Maintenance - Bristol & surrounding areas An excellent opportunity to start a permanent position with a growing Taunton based SME construction and maintenance contractor. They service elderly care homes and pharmacies providing both property maintenance and shop fits. They pride themselves on delivering high-quality workmanship and exceptional customer service. As a small but busy team of skilled professionals who are all adaptable and dedicated to their craft. Day to day: Perform a variety of maintenance tasks including carpentry, very basic installs of kitchens, units, shelves. Deliver shopfitting and project work Some basic multi trade work like tiling, patching and decorating. Kitchen, Bathroom and flooring refurbishment. Install and repair locks, hang new doors, and refix cabinets. Address basic plumbing issues such as leaking toilets, taps, flush handles, and siphons. Carry out essential repairs and installs, including basic roof work and flooring installations. Collaborate with team members while also being able to work independently. Requirements: Carpentry NVQ 2. (Not essential, preferable) CSCS card. Proven experience in carpentry, multi trade skills, and general building maintenance. Ability to perform basic roof repairs, fencing and gardening tasks. Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work on own initiative. Valid driving license. Willingness to work out of hours, weekends, and occasionally travel for work duties. Employment benefits: Pension. Holiday pay. 1.5 Saturday (Times and a half) x 2 Sunday (Double time) Overtime on weekdays. (Standard rate) Take home van and fuel card. Get paid for travel. Accommodation, food, travel paid for if working away Please apply or contact Ben Peel at Build Recruitment - South West for further details on (phone number removed) We'll take the time to understand your career history and motivations for a new role. We'll also take references and may ask for proof of eligibility to work in the UK. We work with a wide variety of clients in the public and private sector, and we will work with you to identify clients in which your skills, experience and personality will fit. Once we submit you for a role you will receive support and regular communication throughout the interview process. From there our commitment to you is all about being your career partner. We'll identify suitable jobs, provide support, and career guidance and even provide regular salary benchmarking.
CAD Designer - Fine Jewellery Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience + benefits Are you a talented CAD Designer with a passion for fine jewellery and a keen eye for detail? We are seeking an experienced jewellery professional to join our growing team, creating exceptional bespoke and high-end jewellery designs from concept through to production. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who combines strong technical CAD expertise with creativity, commercial awareness, and a deep understanding of jewellery manufacturing processes. The Role Working closely with clients, designers, and workshop teams, you will be responsible for transforming concepts into highly detailed CAD models, photorealistic renders, and production-ready designs. Key responsibilities will include: Creating detailed CAD models for bespoke and fine jewellery pieces. Producing photorealistic rendered images to support client presentations and approvals. Creating animated renders and visualisations where required. Accurately measuring gemstones and incorporating precise stone data into designs. Preparing cost estimates and calculations for proposed pieces. Working closely with manufacturing teams to ensure designs are practical and production-ready. Managing multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines. Prioritising workload effectively and adapting to changing business requirements. Supporting client consultations and design discussions when required. Maintaining a portfolio of completed work and design development. About You To be successful in this role, you will have: Previous CAD design experience within the jewellery industry. Strong understanding of fine jewellery design and manufacture. Ability to accurately measure and assess gemstones. Experience calculating estimates and material requirements. Experience producing photorealistic renders. Experience creating animation renders. Strong hand sketching and drawing abilities. Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage your own workflow. A flexible and collaborative approach. A portfolio showcasing your design work. Willingness to work occasional Saturdays as required. Desirable Skills & Experience While not essential, the following would be highly advantageous: Experience using 3Design Jewel software. Previous bench jeweller experience. Experience using web publishing software, particularly EverWeb. Experience with KeyShot Studio. Strong face-to-face customer interaction skills. Hand rendering, painting, and illustration skills. What's on Offer Opportunity to work on exceptional bespoke and high-value jewellery creations. Collaborative and creative working environment. Exposure to a diverse range of projects from concept to completion. Ongoing professional development opportunities. Competitive salary package based on experience. If you are passionate about fine jewellery, possess exceptional CAD skills, and enjoy bringing unique creations to life, we would love to hear from you. Please apply with your CV and portfolio showcasing relevant jewellery design work. BH36531
Jun 26, 2026
Full time
CAD Designer - Fine Jewellery Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience + benefits Are you a talented CAD Designer with a passion for fine jewellery and a keen eye for detail? We are seeking an experienced jewellery professional to join our growing team, creating exceptional bespoke and high-end jewellery designs from concept through to production. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who combines strong technical CAD expertise with creativity, commercial awareness, and a deep understanding of jewellery manufacturing processes. The Role Working closely with clients, designers, and workshop teams, you will be responsible for transforming concepts into highly detailed CAD models, photorealistic renders, and production-ready designs. Key responsibilities will include: Creating detailed CAD models for bespoke and fine jewellery pieces. Producing photorealistic rendered images to support client presentations and approvals. Creating animated renders and visualisations where required. Accurately measuring gemstones and incorporating precise stone data into designs. Preparing cost estimates and calculations for proposed pieces. Working closely with manufacturing teams to ensure designs are practical and production-ready. Managing multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines. Prioritising workload effectively and adapting to changing business requirements. Supporting client consultations and design discussions when required. Maintaining a portfolio of completed work and design development. About You To be successful in this role, you will have: Previous CAD design experience within the jewellery industry. Strong understanding of fine jewellery design and manufacture. Ability to accurately measure and assess gemstones. Experience calculating estimates and material requirements. Experience producing photorealistic renders. Experience creating animation renders. Strong hand sketching and drawing abilities. Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage your own workflow. A flexible and collaborative approach. A portfolio showcasing your design work. Willingness to work occasional Saturdays as required. Desirable Skills & Experience While not essential, the following would be highly advantageous: Experience using 3Design Jewel software. Previous bench jeweller experience. Experience using web publishing software, particularly EverWeb. Experience with KeyShot Studio. Strong face-to-face customer interaction skills. Hand rendering, painting, and illustration skills. What's on Offer Opportunity to work on exceptional bespoke and high-value jewellery creations. Collaborative and creative working environment. Exposure to a diverse range of projects from concept to completion. Ongoing professional development opportunities. Competitive salary package based on experience. If you are passionate about fine jewellery, possess exceptional CAD skills, and enjoy bringing unique creations to life, we would love to hear from you. Please apply with your CV and portfolio showcasing relevant jewellery design work. BH36531
Axis CLC is a national property maintenance and compliance partner, delivering essential repairs, refurbishment and building safety services to keep the UK s homes and public buildings operating at their best. We combine nationwide capability with strong regional delivery, trusted by housing providers, local authorities and public-sector clients across the country. We are now seeking an experienced Partnership / Business Development Manager to own and grow a regional portfolio, winning, retaining and expanding contracts across the North. You will develop a high-quality pipeline, build senior client relationships, drive pre-construction activity, and convert opportunities into profitable, sustainable work. This role will be based from our Newcastle office, with regular travel across the region to meet clients and partners. We also offer the flexibility of hybrid working, aligned to business needs. What you ll deliver Growth: Build and maintain a qualified pipeline across the North; meet quarterly pipeline and order-intake targets. Retention & expansion: Protect key accounts and deliver growth plans across repairs, planned, compliance and retrofit. Client advocacy: Enhance client satisfaction/NPS through structured reviews and rapid escalation handling. Improved win rates: Lead early capture, opportunity shaping and price/quality alignment with Operational and Commercial teams. Market visibility: Strengthen Axis CLC s profile with frameworks, consortia and sector bodies; support Marketing with events and sector content. Key Responsibilities Client & Account Management Map stakeholders and decision-makers; develop multi-level relationships across asset, repairs, sustainability and procurement. Drive pre-tender engagement and secure framework positions. Opportunity Development Manage the pipeline (CRM) from early engagement to award, ensuring nothing is missed and priorities focus on winnable opportunities. Deliver targeted communications that support proactive business development. Pre-Construction & Bids Shape solutions with Ops and Commercial, including scope, programme, risk, technical approach and internal approvals. Lead capture plans, value propositions, case studies, client presentations and win themes. Support PQQ/ITT submissions with high-quality, accurate content. Commercial Insight Support pricing strategy, benchmarking, KPIs and contract mechanisms including SoRs, open-book and gainshare. Reporting & Market Intelligence Maintain CRM accuracy, contacts, meetings, deal stages and probabilities. Report weekly on pipeline, forecasts, risks and required actions. Track frameworks, procurement routes, competitors and policy trends (e.g., decarbonisation, Net Zero, social value). Collaboration Work cross-functionally with Operations, Commercial, Bids, Marketing, Finance, Compliance and Internal Comms. Experience We re Looking For Strong experience in business development, partnerships or account growth within social housing, property maintenance, construction or FM. Proven track record winning and growing contracts (repairs, planned, compliance, retrofit). Strong commercial acumen (pricing, KPIs, SLAs, risk allocation, SoRs). Excellent stakeholder engagement and presentation skills at all levels. CRM discipline (HubSpot, Salesforce, Dynamics or similar). Full UK driving licence; regional travel required. What We Offer Competitive base salary, plus performance bonus 25 days holiday + bank holidays Pension, medical scheme options and life assurance Car allowance Employee rewards and wellbeing programme Why Axis CLC? You ll be joining a national team with opportunities across a wide range of sectors, from housing and education to healthcare, defence and commercial property. With strong internal career pathways and a culture of developing talent, we offer long-term stability and growth. We re Committed to Inclusion We celebrate and value diversity and are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. If you need any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know.
Jun 26, 2026
Full time
Axis CLC is a national property maintenance and compliance partner, delivering essential repairs, refurbishment and building safety services to keep the UK s homes and public buildings operating at their best. We combine nationwide capability with strong regional delivery, trusted by housing providers, local authorities and public-sector clients across the country. We are now seeking an experienced Partnership / Business Development Manager to own and grow a regional portfolio, winning, retaining and expanding contracts across the North. You will develop a high-quality pipeline, build senior client relationships, drive pre-construction activity, and convert opportunities into profitable, sustainable work. This role will be based from our Newcastle office, with regular travel across the region to meet clients and partners. We also offer the flexibility of hybrid working, aligned to business needs. What you ll deliver Growth: Build and maintain a qualified pipeline across the North; meet quarterly pipeline and order-intake targets. Retention & expansion: Protect key accounts and deliver growth plans across repairs, planned, compliance and retrofit. Client advocacy: Enhance client satisfaction/NPS through structured reviews and rapid escalation handling. Improved win rates: Lead early capture, opportunity shaping and price/quality alignment with Operational and Commercial teams. Market visibility: Strengthen Axis CLC s profile with frameworks, consortia and sector bodies; support Marketing with events and sector content. Key Responsibilities Client & Account Management Map stakeholders and decision-makers; develop multi-level relationships across asset, repairs, sustainability and procurement. Drive pre-tender engagement and secure framework positions. Opportunity Development Manage the pipeline (CRM) from early engagement to award, ensuring nothing is missed and priorities focus on winnable opportunities. Deliver targeted communications that support proactive business development. Pre-Construction & Bids Shape solutions with Ops and Commercial, including scope, programme, risk, technical approach and internal approvals. Lead capture plans, value propositions, case studies, client presentations and win themes. Support PQQ/ITT submissions with high-quality, accurate content. Commercial Insight Support pricing strategy, benchmarking, KPIs and contract mechanisms including SoRs, open-book and gainshare. Reporting & Market Intelligence Maintain CRM accuracy, contacts, meetings, deal stages and probabilities. Report weekly on pipeline, forecasts, risks and required actions. Track frameworks, procurement routes, competitors and policy trends (e.g., decarbonisation, Net Zero, social value). Collaboration Work cross-functionally with Operations, Commercial, Bids, Marketing, Finance, Compliance and Internal Comms. Experience We re Looking For Strong experience in business development, partnerships or account growth within social housing, property maintenance, construction or FM. Proven track record winning and growing contracts (repairs, planned, compliance, retrofit). Strong commercial acumen (pricing, KPIs, SLAs, risk allocation, SoRs). Excellent stakeholder engagement and presentation skills at all levels. CRM discipline (HubSpot, Salesforce, Dynamics or similar). Full UK driving licence; regional travel required. What We Offer Competitive base salary, plus performance bonus 25 days holiday + bank holidays Pension, medical scheme options and life assurance Car allowance Employee rewards and wellbeing programme Why Axis CLC? You ll be joining a national team with opportunities across a wide range of sectors, from housing and education to healthcare, defence and commercial property. With strong internal career pathways and a culture of developing talent, we offer long-term stability and growth. We re Committed to Inclusion We celebrate and value diversity and are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. If you need any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know.
Randstad Construction & Property
Portsmouth, Hampshire
Site Manager - FRA & Social Housing Temporary Contract Opportunity Location: Portsmouth, England Rate: £20.00 - £30.00 per hour (Dependent on experience) Contract Type: Temporary Sector: Social Housing / Planned Refurbishment & FRA We are seeking a highly competent, safety-conscious Site Manager to oversee critical Fire Risk Assessment (FRA) and planned refurbishment programs across an occupied social housing portfolio in Portsmouth. In this temporary role, you will lead daily site activities, coordinate sub-contractors, and guarantee absolute adherence to strict compliance and safety standards. Acting as a principal point of contact on-site, you will manage operational handovers efficiently while maintaining close, professional communication with residents to minimize disruption. Key Responsibilities Site Oversight: Manage daily operational delivery of FRA (Fire Risk Assessment) works and planned internal/external refurbishments within occupied communal spaces and housing units. Subcontractor Coordination: Drive subcontractor performance, ensuring works strictly conform to project specifications, tight timelines, and quality benchmarks. Health & Safety Compliance: Enforce rigorous health, safety, and environmental standards on-site, executing regular checks and maintaining all necessary safety paperwork. Resident Liaison: Foster clear and empathetic communications with social housing residents, ensuring they are fully informed of works and that tenant disruption is kept to an absolute minimum. Quality Handovers: Conduct inspections, manage defect rectifications, and deliver flawless handovers in line with statutory social housing compliance standards. Requirements & Qualifications Candidates must demonstrate proven experience managing FRA or planned refurbishment frameworks explicitly within a Social Housing environment, alongside exceptional subcontractor and tenant management skills. Mandatory Certifications (Non-Negotiable): CSCS Black Managers Card SMSTS Certificate First Aid Certificate Asbestos Awareness Certificate Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
Jun 26, 2026
Contractor
Site Manager - FRA & Social Housing Temporary Contract Opportunity Location: Portsmouth, England Rate: £20.00 - £30.00 per hour (Dependent on experience) Contract Type: Temporary Sector: Social Housing / Planned Refurbishment & FRA We are seeking a highly competent, safety-conscious Site Manager to oversee critical Fire Risk Assessment (FRA) and planned refurbishment programs across an occupied social housing portfolio in Portsmouth. In this temporary role, you will lead daily site activities, coordinate sub-contractors, and guarantee absolute adherence to strict compliance and safety standards. Acting as a principal point of contact on-site, you will manage operational handovers efficiently while maintaining close, professional communication with residents to minimize disruption. Key Responsibilities Site Oversight: Manage daily operational delivery of FRA (Fire Risk Assessment) works and planned internal/external refurbishments within occupied communal spaces and housing units. Subcontractor Coordination: Drive subcontractor performance, ensuring works strictly conform to project specifications, tight timelines, and quality benchmarks. Health & Safety Compliance: Enforce rigorous health, safety, and environmental standards on-site, executing regular checks and maintaining all necessary safety paperwork. Resident Liaison: Foster clear and empathetic communications with social housing residents, ensuring they are fully informed of works and that tenant disruption is kept to an absolute minimum. Quality Handovers: Conduct inspections, manage defect rectifications, and deliver flawless handovers in line with statutory social housing compliance standards. Requirements & Qualifications Candidates must demonstrate proven experience managing FRA or planned refurbishment frameworks explicitly within a Social Housing environment, alongside exceptional subcontractor and tenant management skills. Mandatory Certifications (Non-Negotiable): CSCS Black Managers Card SMSTS Certificate First Aid Certificate Asbestos Awareness Certificate Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
Our client requires an established FC looking to be a CFO within two years, in manufacturing. Stock Keeping Units experience, Microsoft Business Central. Also register with us for continuous learning and tools - FT or Fractional CFO / Portfolio CFO Community Partner, Build Income, Influence, Deal Flow & a Route into Private Equity, Flexible UK-Wide No Joining Fees Are you a CFO, FD, FC or senior finance leader or CXO looking to build a stronger portfolio career? Do you want access to better clients, more local opportunities, experienced peers, live M&A activity, acquisition opportunities and founder relationships that can create long-term wealth rather than simply another day-rate assignment? If so, we should talk. We are building a growing community of ambitious CFOs and CXOs who believe there is a better way than operating as a lone wolf. Today our network includes experienced finance leaders supporting founder-led businesses across the UK, with access to: • 10,000+ profitable founder-led businesses • Businesses typically generating £0.4m-£20m EBITDA • 40+ active top private equity relationships • Acquisition and exit specialists • Funding, debt, FX, insurance and growth specialists • Experienced CFO peers sharing opportunities, knowledge and support Our community currently consists of 100 CFO/CXO members and continues to grow. Why Join? Many experienced CFOs discover that building a portfolio career can be rewarding but also frustrating. Common challenges include: • Travelling excessive distances • Limited deal exposure • Lack of mentoring and peer challenge • Difficulty accessing acquisition and exit opportunities • Having no clear route to wealth creation beyond day rates Our objective is simple: Help exceptional CFOs create more income, more influence and more long-term value. What Makes This Different? This is not a traditional recruitment business. This is not another networking group. This is not a franchise. Instead, we are creating a collaborative CFO community built around opportunities, relationships, data, deal flow and shared success. Members gain access to: Better Local Opportunities We actively help CFOs identify opportunities closer to home. Many founders prefer local trusted advisers who can attend important meetings when required. Less travel. More impact. Better lifestyle. Founder Relationships Connect with ambitious business owners who need: • Strategic finance leadership • Growth planning • Exit preparation • Acquisition support • Funding readiness • Board-level guidance Live Exit & Acquisition Activity Most CFOs only see a handful of transactions throughout their career. Our community receives regular exposure to: • Founder exits • Acquisitions • Private equity activity • Buy-and-build opportunities • Funding situations • Value creation projects The learning curve is significant. Private Equity Access Through our growing network, we engage with many of the UK's most active private equity buyers. This provides insight into: • What buyers really want • How businesses are valued • How value can be increased before sale • What creates successful exits • How CFOs can participate in wealth creation For ambitious finance leaders, this experience can become a genuine route into future NED, Chair, PE portfolio or operating partner opportunities. Income Opportunities Members can benefit from multiple income streams. Examples include: • Fractional CFO assignments • Recruitment referrals • Corporate finance introductions • Exit planning projects • Acquisition support • Funding introductions • Specialist partner referrals • Revenue-sharing opportunities Our aim is to help members create sustainable income rather than continually chasing the next assignment. The Power of Community The strongest CFOs know they do not know everything. Markets evolve. Technology evolves. Private equity evolves. Founder challenges evolve. Being surrounded by experienced peers creates: • Better thinking • Better solutions • Better confidence • Better client outcomes • Better earning opportunities Members share insights, lessons, introductions and opportunities. Everyone benefits. Who We're Looking For • CFO • Fractional CFO • Finance Director • Financial Controller • Portfolio CFO • Commercial Finance Leader CMO, CRO, COO welcome You are likely: • Relationship driven • Interested in M&A and business growth • Looking to build a stronger portfolio career Most importantly, you want to continue learning while helping others succeed. What Success Could Look Like Imagine having: More local clients Better quality introductions Access to acquisition opportunities Exposure to private equity Additional income streams A trusted network of experienced peers A clearer route to long-term wealth creation Greater freedom and flexibility This is what we are building. No Joining Fees Just an opportunity to explore whether this community could accelerate your portfolio career. If you are serious about growing your network, increasing your opportunities and building a future beyond traditional CFO contracting, we would welcome a conversation. Book a confidential online meeting w w w. cfo-recruiters . co . uk . co . uk The next decade will create one of the largest waves of founder exits, acquisitions and ownership transitions the UK has ever seen. The question is: Will you be watching it happen, or helping to lead it? We believe the next 10 years will see the greatest transfer of privately owned UK businesses in a generation. Thousands of founders will need trusted advisers to help them grow, acquire, fund, professionalise and ultimately exit. Our members gain access to live market intelligence, benchmarking, specialist partners, founder communities and practical deal experience that most CFOs never see. Whether your ambition is to build a stronger portfolio career, secure more local clients, increase earnings, become a NED or Chair, or eventually work with Private Equity-backed businesses, this community can help accelerate that journey. Join early and help shape something genuinely different.
Jun 26, 2026
Full time
Our client requires an established FC looking to be a CFO within two years, in manufacturing. Stock Keeping Units experience, Microsoft Business Central. Also register with us for continuous learning and tools - FT or Fractional CFO / Portfolio CFO Community Partner, Build Income, Influence, Deal Flow & a Route into Private Equity, Flexible UK-Wide No Joining Fees Are you a CFO, FD, FC or senior finance leader or CXO looking to build a stronger portfolio career? Do you want access to better clients, more local opportunities, experienced peers, live M&A activity, acquisition opportunities and founder relationships that can create long-term wealth rather than simply another day-rate assignment? If so, we should talk. We are building a growing community of ambitious CFOs and CXOs who believe there is a better way than operating as a lone wolf. Today our network includes experienced finance leaders supporting founder-led businesses across the UK, with access to: • 10,000+ profitable founder-led businesses • Businesses typically generating £0.4m-£20m EBITDA • 40+ active top private equity relationships • Acquisition and exit specialists • Funding, debt, FX, insurance and growth specialists • Experienced CFO peers sharing opportunities, knowledge and support Our community currently consists of 100 CFO/CXO members and continues to grow. Why Join? Many experienced CFOs discover that building a portfolio career can be rewarding but also frustrating. Common challenges include: • Travelling excessive distances • Limited deal exposure • Lack of mentoring and peer challenge • Difficulty accessing acquisition and exit opportunities • Having no clear route to wealth creation beyond day rates Our objective is simple: Help exceptional CFOs create more income, more influence and more long-term value. What Makes This Different? This is not a traditional recruitment business. This is not another networking group. This is not a franchise. Instead, we are creating a collaborative CFO community built around opportunities, relationships, data, deal flow and shared success. Members gain access to: Better Local Opportunities We actively help CFOs identify opportunities closer to home. Many founders prefer local trusted advisers who can attend important meetings when required. Less travel. More impact. Better lifestyle. Founder Relationships Connect with ambitious business owners who need: • Strategic finance leadership • Growth planning • Exit preparation • Acquisition support • Funding readiness • Board-level guidance Live Exit & Acquisition Activity Most CFOs only see a handful of transactions throughout their career. Our community receives regular exposure to: • Founder exits • Acquisitions • Private equity activity • Buy-and-build opportunities • Funding situations • Value creation projects The learning curve is significant. Private Equity Access Through our growing network, we engage with many of the UK's most active private equity buyers. This provides insight into: • What buyers really want • How businesses are valued • How value can be increased before sale • What creates successful exits • How CFOs can participate in wealth creation For ambitious finance leaders, this experience can become a genuine route into future NED, Chair, PE portfolio or operating partner opportunities. Income Opportunities Members can benefit from multiple income streams. Examples include: • Fractional CFO assignments • Recruitment referrals • Corporate finance introductions • Exit planning projects • Acquisition support • Funding introductions • Specialist partner referrals • Revenue-sharing opportunities Our aim is to help members create sustainable income rather than continually chasing the next assignment. The Power of Community The strongest CFOs know they do not know everything. Markets evolve. Technology evolves. Private equity evolves. Founder challenges evolve. Being surrounded by experienced peers creates: • Better thinking • Better solutions • Better confidence • Better client outcomes • Better earning opportunities Members share insights, lessons, introductions and opportunities. Everyone benefits. Who We're Looking For • CFO • Fractional CFO • Finance Director • Financial Controller • Portfolio CFO • Commercial Finance Leader CMO, CRO, COO welcome You are likely: • Relationship driven • Interested in M&A and business growth • Looking to build a stronger portfolio career Most importantly, you want to continue learning while helping others succeed. What Success Could Look Like Imagine having: More local clients Better quality introductions Access to acquisition opportunities Exposure to private equity Additional income streams A trusted network of experienced peers A clearer route to long-term wealth creation Greater freedom and flexibility This is what we are building. No Joining Fees Just an opportunity to explore whether this community could accelerate your portfolio career. If you are serious about growing your network, increasing your opportunities and building a future beyond traditional CFO contracting, we would welcome a conversation. Book a confidential online meeting w w w. cfo-recruiters . co . uk . co . uk The next decade will create one of the largest waves of founder exits, acquisitions and ownership transitions the UK has ever seen. The question is: Will you be watching it happen, or helping to lead it? We believe the next 10 years will see the greatest transfer of privately owned UK businesses in a generation. Thousands of founders will need trusted advisers to help them grow, acquire, fund, professionalise and ultimately exit. Our members gain access to live market intelligence, benchmarking, specialist partners, founder communities and practical deal experience that most CFOs never see. Whether your ambition is to build a stronger portfolio career, secure more local clients, increase earnings, become a NED or Chair, or eventually work with Private Equity-backed businesses, this community can help accelerate that journey. Join early and help shape something genuinely different.
Mechanical & Electrical Manager - Housing Repairs & Maintenance Lead the delivery of a critical Mechanical & Electrical service within a busy Housing Repairs & Maintenance team. This is a senior operational role with real impact across social housing stock and service performance. As Mechanical & Electrical Manager, you will take full ownership of Gas, Plumbing and Electrical services across reactive repairs, planned maintenance, and external contracts. You'll lead supervisors, operatives, contractors, and admin teams, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with regulatory standards. Key responsibilities include: Managing internal teams and sub-contractors across multiple programmes Ensuring compliance with all relevant M&E legislation, H&S, and CDM regulations Monitoring KPIs, driving service improvements, and delivering performance targets Budget management, forecasting, and reporting on service performance Building strong contractor relationships and maintaining high-quality standards Handling escalations, complaints, FOIs, and stakeholder queries This role offers: Strategic influence within a key Council service Autonomy to drive service delivery improvements and innovation Leadership of a sizable workforce (supervisors and 10-20 operatives plus contractors) A varied role covering operations, compliance, budgets, and stakeholder engagement Opportunity to shape performance and benchmark best practice within social housing You will bring: HNC (or higher) in Mechanical or Electrical discipline + relevant trade background Proven experience managing M&E or building services teams Strong knowledge of housing repairs legislation and compliance Experience managing budgets and driving KPI performance Confident leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills If you're an experienced M&E leader looking to step into a high-impact role within local government housing, apply today or get in touch to discuss further.
Jun 26, 2026
Contractor
Mechanical & Electrical Manager - Housing Repairs & Maintenance Lead the delivery of a critical Mechanical & Electrical service within a busy Housing Repairs & Maintenance team. This is a senior operational role with real impact across social housing stock and service performance. As Mechanical & Electrical Manager, you will take full ownership of Gas, Plumbing and Electrical services across reactive repairs, planned maintenance, and external contracts. You'll lead supervisors, operatives, contractors, and admin teams, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with regulatory standards. Key responsibilities include: Managing internal teams and sub-contractors across multiple programmes Ensuring compliance with all relevant M&E legislation, H&S, and CDM regulations Monitoring KPIs, driving service improvements, and delivering performance targets Budget management, forecasting, and reporting on service performance Building strong contractor relationships and maintaining high-quality standards Handling escalations, complaints, FOIs, and stakeholder queries This role offers: Strategic influence within a key Council service Autonomy to drive service delivery improvements and innovation Leadership of a sizable workforce (supervisors and 10-20 operatives plus contractors) A varied role covering operations, compliance, budgets, and stakeholder engagement Opportunity to shape performance and benchmark best practice within social housing You will bring: HNC (or higher) in Mechanical or Electrical discipline + relevant trade background Proven experience managing M&E or building services teams Strong knowledge of housing repairs legislation and compliance Experience managing budgets and driving KPI performance Confident leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills If you're an experienced M&E leader looking to step into a high-impact role within local government housing, apply today or get in touch to discuss further.
Senior AI Engineer - Permanent - London/Hybrid Permanent Hybrid in Central London Competitive Salary Key Responsibilities Technical Design & Delivery Contribute to the technical design and architecture of scalable AI solutions. Evaluate AI technologies, frameworks, and third-party services, making recommendations based on technical and business requirements. Participate in technical design reviews and support architectural decisions for complex AI initiatives. Help implement responsible AI, model governance, and production machine learning practices. Work with technical and product stakeholders to translate business requirements into practical AI solutions. Provide technical insights and feasibility assessments to support product and engineering decisions. Technical Expertise & Execution Solve complex AI engineering challenges and provide technical guidance to other engineers. Develop proof-of-concepts for emerging AI technologies and assess their suitability for production use. Build and deliver production-ready AI and Generative AI solutions using LLMs, RAG architectures, agents, and responsible AI practices. Implement and maintain retrieval pipelines using embeddings, vector databases, hybrid search methods, and effective chunking strategies. Design evaluation approaches to assess model quality, retrieval performance, reliability, and business outcomes. Use AI coding assistants such as Cursor, GitHub Copilot, and Claude Code to accelerate development while maintaining ownership of code quality and outcomes. Diagnose and resolve performance, scalability, reliability, and cost issues within production AI systems. Engineering Standards & Enablement Contribute to engineering best practices, coding standards, and quality benchmarks for AI development. Develop and improve internal AI tooling, including shared libraries, SDKs, and reusable components for RAG, tracing, prompt management, and evaluation. Conduct code reviews and support the development of less-experienced engineers through mentoring and knowledge sharing. Contribute to internal AI enablement activities, technical documentation, demonstrations, and best-practice guidance. Promote maintainable, observable, secure, and well-tested approaches to AI engineering. Cross-functional Collaboration Collaborate closely with Product using a working-backwards approach, contributing to technical designs, breaking down work, and delivering iteratively. Work with Security, Legal, and Data teams to apply AI policies and address privacy, PII protection, security, and regulatory requirements. Communicate technical decisions, risks, trade-offs, and progress clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders. Partner with software, platform, and data engineers to integrate AI capabilities into wider products and services. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Must Have 5+ years of software engineering experience, including 2+ years building production AI, Generative AI, or RAG systems. Strong experience designing, building, deploying, and maintaining AI systems in production environments. Demonstrated ability to make sound technical decisions and deliver solutions with measurable business impact. Strong knowledge of LLMs, RAG, agentic workflows, prompt engineering, embeddings, vector databases, and hybrid search techniques. Hands-on experience with leading LLM providers, such as Anthropic and OpenAI, including model selection, evaluation, and optimisation. Advanced Python development skills and experience using AI coding assistants such as Cursor, GitHub Copilot, or Claude Code. Production experience with AWS cloud services and containerised environments, including Kubernetes. Experience building reliable APIs, services, and integration patterns for AI-enabled applications. Strong data engineering capabilities, including dataset creation, ETL development, data quality management, and metrics definition. Solid understanding of machine learning fundamentals, experimentation methodologies, and model performance optimisation. Strong technical communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across engineering, product, data, security, and legal teams. Experience applying software engineering practices such as automated testing, version control, continuous integration, observability, and documentation. Nice to Have Experience with model fine-tuning, RLHF, or custom training approaches. Familiarity with MLOps platforms and experiment-tracking tools. Experience with infrastructure as code, such as Terraform or CloudFormation. Experience with LLM evaluation, tracing, prompt management, or AI observability platforms. Background in NLP research or contributions to open-source AI or machine learning projects.
Jun 26, 2026
Full time
Senior AI Engineer - Permanent - London/Hybrid Permanent Hybrid in Central London Competitive Salary Key Responsibilities Technical Design & Delivery Contribute to the technical design and architecture of scalable AI solutions. Evaluate AI technologies, frameworks, and third-party services, making recommendations based on technical and business requirements. Participate in technical design reviews and support architectural decisions for complex AI initiatives. Help implement responsible AI, model governance, and production machine learning practices. Work with technical and product stakeholders to translate business requirements into practical AI solutions. Provide technical insights and feasibility assessments to support product and engineering decisions. Technical Expertise & Execution Solve complex AI engineering challenges and provide technical guidance to other engineers. Develop proof-of-concepts for emerging AI technologies and assess their suitability for production use. Build and deliver production-ready AI and Generative AI solutions using LLMs, RAG architectures, agents, and responsible AI practices. Implement and maintain retrieval pipelines using embeddings, vector databases, hybrid search methods, and effective chunking strategies. Design evaluation approaches to assess model quality, retrieval performance, reliability, and business outcomes. Use AI coding assistants such as Cursor, GitHub Copilot, and Claude Code to accelerate development while maintaining ownership of code quality and outcomes. Diagnose and resolve performance, scalability, reliability, and cost issues within production AI systems. Engineering Standards & Enablement Contribute to engineering best practices, coding standards, and quality benchmarks for AI development. Develop and improve internal AI tooling, including shared libraries, SDKs, and reusable components for RAG, tracing, prompt management, and evaluation. Conduct code reviews and support the development of less-experienced engineers through mentoring and knowledge sharing. Contribute to internal AI enablement activities, technical documentation, demonstrations, and best-practice guidance. Promote maintainable, observable, secure, and well-tested approaches to AI engineering. Cross-functional Collaboration Collaborate closely with Product using a working-backwards approach, contributing to technical designs, breaking down work, and delivering iteratively. Work with Security, Legal, and Data teams to apply AI policies and address privacy, PII protection, security, and regulatory requirements. Communicate technical decisions, risks, trade-offs, and progress clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders. Partner with software, platform, and data engineers to integrate AI capabilities into wider products and services. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Must Have 5+ years of software engineering experience, including 2+ years building production AI, Generative AI, or RAG systems. Strong experience designing, building, deploying, and maintaining AI systems in production environments. Demonstrated ability to make sound technical decisions and deliver solutions with measurable business impact. Strong knowledge of LLMs, RAG, agentic workflows, prompt engineering, embeddings, vector databases, and hybrid search techniques. Hands-on experience with leading LLM providers, such as Anthropic and OpenAI, including model selection, evaluation, and optimisation. Advanced Python development skills and experience using AI coding assistants such as Cursor, GitHub Copilot, or Claude Code. Production experience with AWS cloud services and containerised environments, including Kubernetes. Experience building reliable APIs, services, and integration patterns for AI-enabled applications. Strong data engineering capabilities, including dataset creation, ETL development, data quality management, and metrics definition. Solid understanding of machine learning fundamentals, experimentation methodologies, and model performance optimisation. Strong technical communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across engineering, product, data, security, and legal teams. Experience applying software engineering practices such as automated testing, version control, continuous integration, observability, and documentation. Nice to Have Experience with model fine-tuning, RLHF, or custom training approaches. Familiarity with MLOps platforms and experiment-tracking tools. Experience with infrastructure as code, such as Terraform or CloudFormation. Experience with LLM evaluation, tracing, prompt management, or AI observability platforms. Background in NLP research or contributions to open-source AI or machine learning projects.
Job: Product Developer (Job Share) Working Pattern: 2.5 days per week (Wednesday - Friday AM) Location: Wisbech Why Greencore? Following the combination with Bakkavor in January 2026, we're one of the UK's leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make every day taste better. As a vibrant and fast-moving business, we're proud to employ over 28,000 talented colleagues across 36 manufacturing sites and 21 distribution depots in the UK and the US. Together, we bring delicious food to life. Our products cover every meal occasion from breakfast through to dinner and dessert, with lunch and snacking in between. In FY25, our shared passion helped us achieve combined revenues of approximately 4bn. Our extensive direct-to-store (DTS) network, with 17 depots across the UK, allows us to deliver fresh and frozen food, both our own and from trusted partners, to thousands of stores every day, ensuring consumers enjoy the very best, whenever and wherever they shop. What You'll Be Doing We have an exciting opportunity for a Product Developer to join our Ready Meals team at Wisbech on a job share basis, supporting the Aldi account. Working closely with Development Chefs, Process, Technical, Commercial and Operations teams, you'll play a key role in delivering both new and existing product development projects, helping to bring innovative, high-quality ready meal products to market. As a Product Developer, your role will be to develop new and improve existing products in line with customer briefs, consumer expectations and commercial objectives, ensuring products are scalable, commercially viable and deliver exceptional quality. Key responsibilities include: Developing new and existing recipes into commercially viable products that meet customer requirements, quality standards and financial targets Benchmarking products and monitoring market trends to identify opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement Creating and maintaining recipes within recipe management systems, ensuring all information is accurate and meets cost, nutritional and weight requirements Assessing the suitability of new ingredients from operational, technical and product development perspectives Completing and maintaining key development documentation, including feasibility assessments, customer submissions and concept-to-process handovers Managing products through the feasibility process, collaborating with Commercial, Operations, Purchasing and Technical teams to resolve challenges and support successful launches Producing product costings and adapting recipes where required to achieve commercial targets without compromising quality Supporting internal and customer presentations, showcasing product concepts, market insights and food trends Managing critical path activities and escalating risks to ensure projects remain on track for launch Supporting factory trials and product scale-up activities to ensure production quality matches kitchen-approved standards Working closely with the wider Development team to ensure seamless communication and continuity across the Aldi Ready Meals portfolio What We're Looking For At Greencore, we put our people at the core. We celebrate their differences and help everyone to be themselves at work. Together, we make every day taste better. We're looking for a passionate and organised Product Developer with a strong understanding of food development and a genuine enthusiasm for creating great products. You'll ideally have: Previous experience within food product development, ideally within FMCG or food manufacturing Experience developing products from concept through to launch Strong analytical skills, with the ability to produce and review product costings Excellent attention to detail and experience producing high-quality technical and development documentation Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously Confidence presenting products and ideas to internal stakeholders and customers A proactive and collaborative approach, with excellent communication skills Knowledge of current food trends, consumer behaviours and market developments Experience within chilled food or ready meals would be advantageous but is not essential. Most importantly, you'll be passionate about food, customer-focused and motivated to deliver products that excite consumers and drive business growth. If this sounds like you, join us, grow with Greencore and be part of driving our future success. What You'll Get In Return Competitive salary and job-related benefits Holidays Competitive matched pension contributions Life insurance up to 4x salary Company ShareSave scheme Greencore Qualifications Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform Enhanced parental leave and menopause policies Throughout your time at Greencore, you'll be supported with on-the-job training and development opportunities to further your career. We reserve the right to close this advert before the stated closing date.
Jun 26, 2026
Full time
Job: Product Developer (Job Share) Working Pattern: 2.5 days per week (Wednesday - Friday AM) Location: Wisbech Why Greencore? Following the combination with Bakkavor in January 2026, we're one of the UK's leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make every day taste better. As a vibrant and fast-moving business, we're proud to employ over 28,000 talented colleagues across 36 manufacturing sites and 21 distribution depots in the UK and the US. Together, we bring delicious food to life. Our products cover every meal occasion from breakfast through to dinner and dessert, with lunch and snacking in between. In FY25, our shared passion helped us achieve combined revenues of approximately 4bn. Our extensive direct-to-store (DTS) network, with 17 depots across the UK, allows us to deliver fresh and frozen food, both our own and from trusted partners, to thousands of stores every day, ensuring consumers enjoy the very best, whenever and wherever they shop. What You'll Be Doing We have an exciting opportunity for a Product Developer to join our Ready Meals team at Wisbech on a job share basis, supporting the Aldi account. Working closely with Development Chefs, Process, Technical, Commercial and Operations teams, you'll play a key role in delivering both new and existing product development projects, helping to bring innovative, high-quality ready meal products to market. As a Product Developer, your role will be to develop new and improve existing products in line with customer briefs, consumer expectations and commercial objectives, ensuring products are scalable, commercially viable and deliver exceptional quality. Key responsibilities include: Developing new and existing recipes into commercially viable products that meet customer requirements, quality standards and financial targets Benchmarking products and monitoring market trends to identify opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement Creating and maintaining recipes within recipe management systems, ensuring all information is accurate and meets cost, nutritional and weight requirements Assessing the suitability of new ingredients from operational, technical and product development perspectives Completing and maintaining key development documentation, including feasibility assessments, customer submissions and concept-to-process handovers Managing products through the feasibility process, collaborating with Commercial, Operations, Purchasing and Technical teams to resolve challenges and support successful launches Producing product costings and adapting recipes where required to achieve commercial targets without compromising quality Supporting internal and customer presentations, showcasing product concepts, market insights and food trends Managing critical path activities and escalating risks to ensure projects remain on track for launch Supporting factory trials and product scale-up activities to ensure production quality matches kitchen-approved standards Working closely with the wider Development team to ensure seamless communication and continuity across the Aldi Ready Meals portfolio What We're Looking For At Greencore, we put our people at the core. We celebrate their differences and help everyone to be themselves at work. Together, we make every day taste better. We're looking for a passionate and organised Product Developer with a strong understanding of food development and a genuine enthusiasm for creating great products. You'll ideally have: Previous experience within food product development, ideally within FMCG or food manufacturing Experience developing products from concept through to launch Strong analytical skills, with the ability to produce and review product costings Excellent attention to detail and experience producing high-quality technical and development documentation Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously Confidence presenting products and ideas to internal stakeholders and customers A proactive and collaborative approach, with excellent communication skills Knowledge of current food trends, consumer behaviours and market developments Experience within chilled food or ready meals would be advantageous but is not essential. Most importantly, you'll be passionate about food, customer-focused and motivated to deliver products that excite consumers and drive business growth. If this sounds like you, join us, grow with Greencore and be part of driving our future success. What You'll Get In Return Competitive salary and job-related benefits Holidays Competitive matched pension contributions Life insurance up to 4x salary Company ShareSave scheme Greencore Qualifications Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform Enhanced parental leave and menopause policies Throughout your time at Greencore, you'll be supported with on-the-job training and development opportunities to further your career. We reserve the right to close this advert before the stated closing date.
Purchasing Assistant / Administrator Salary: £27,000 - £30,000 (negotiable depending on experience) Location: Stansted / Bishop's Stortford area Hours 39.5 hours a week made up throughout the week with Friday afternoon off Example 7.45/8.15am-5pm/5.30 - Friday to 12.45pm About the Company A well-established and growing technical manufacturing and distribution business is seeking a proactive and confident Purchasing Assistant to join its team. The company operates within a fast-paced environment supplying technical components and products, with a strong reputation for quality, reliability, and internal progression. The culture is collaborative and supportive, with a hands-on approach where responsibilities often overlap and team members work closely together. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business that genuinely invests in its people and promotes from within. Purchasing Assistant/Administrator - The Role This is a varied and hands-on role supporting the CEO and CFO, with responsibility across purchasing, supplier management, cost control, and administration. The position would suit either an experienced Purchasing Assistant looking to step up or someone with purchasing experience who is ready to take ownership of the purchasing function over time. You will be involved in sourcing and ordering a wide range of technical components, from small parts such as cable ties and fixings to electrical wiring and automation-related products, ensuring that materials are delivered on time and at the best possible cost. Purchasing Administrator- Key Responsibilities Purchasing & Supplier Management Raise and upload purchase orders onto SAP. Chase suppliers and monitor order progress to ensure timely delivery of parts and materials. Follow up outstanding orders and resolve supply issues proactively. Check pricing accuracy on orders and supplier invoices. Manage contract renewals and supplier agreements. Source and procure a wide range of components and materials. Purchasing Administrator - Cost Control & Commercial Awareness Benchmark suppliers and go to market to secure competitive pricing. Identify opportunities to reduce costs across stock, parts, and office supplies. Support initiatives to improve procurement efficiency and supplier performance. SAP & Administration Process invoices on SAP and maintain accurate purchasing records. Maintain documentation and reporting related to purchasing activity. Provide high-level administrative and operational support to the CEO and CFO. Purchasing Administrator -Team & Business Support Work closely with colleagues across departments in a collaborative environment. Adapt to a role where responsibilities may evolve and overlap. Act as a reliable and assertive point of contact for suppliers and internal stakeholders. About You Essential Skills & Experience Previous experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or a strong administrative role with supplier interaction. Confident, assertive, and resilient character, comfortable chasing suppliers and driving outcomes. Highly organised, proactive, and detail-oriented. Strong communication skills and commercial awareness. Experience using SAP or similar ERP systems (or the ability to learn quickly). Desirable (but not essential) Knowledge of electrical wiring, automotive, automation, or technical products. Experience within manufacturing, engineering, or technical environments. Ambition to develop into a more senior purchasing role. Purchasing Administrator - What's on Offer Salary of £27,000 - £30,000 depending on experience. Genuine progression opportunities, with the potential to take on greater responsibility within purchasing. Close exposure to senior leadership and decision-making. Supportive, friendly office environment with a collaborative culture. A varied role offering real responsibility and long-term career development. If you feel you are the person for this role and have the relevant Purchasing Administration experience please give Heather a call
Jun 26, 2026
Full time
Purchasing Assistant / Administrator Salary: £27,000 - £30,000 (negotiable depending on experience) Location: Stansted / Bishop's Stortford area Hours 39.5 hours a week made up throughout the week with Friday afternoon off Example 7.45/8.15am-5pm/5.30 - Friday to 12.45pm About the Company A well-established and growing technical manufacturing and distribution business is seeking a proactive and confident Purchasing Assistant to join its team. The company operates within a fast-paced environment supplying technical components and products, with a strong reputation for quality, reliability, and internal progression. The culture is collaborative and supportive, with a hands-on approach where responsibilities often overlap and team members work closely together. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business that genuinely invests in its people and promotes from within. Purchasing Assistant/Administrator - The Role This is a varied and hands-on role supporting the CEO and CFO, with responsibility across purchasing, supplier management, cost control, and administration. The position would suit either an experienced Purchasing Assistant looking to step up or someone with purchasing experience who is ready to take ownership of the purchasing function over time. You will be involved in sourcing and ordering a wide range of technical components, from small parts such as cable ties and fixings to electrical wiring and automation-related products, ensuring that materials are delivered on time and at the best possible cost. Purchasing Administrator- Key Responsibilities Purchasing & Supplier Management Raise and upload purchase orders onto SAP. Chase suppliers and monitor order progress to ensure timely delivery of parts and materials. Follow up outstanding orders and resolve supply issues proactively. Check pricing accuracy on orders and supplier invoices. Manage contract renewals and supplier agreements. Source and procure a wide range of components and materials. Purchasing Administrator - Cost Control & Commercial Awareness Benchmark suppliers and go to market to secure competitive pricing. Identify opportunities to reduce costs across stock, parts, and office supplies. Support initiatives to improve procurement efficiency and supplier performance. SAP & Administration Process invoices on SAP and maintain accurate purchasing records. Maintain documentation and reporting related to purchasing activity. Provide high-level administrative and operational support to the CEO and CFO. Purchasing Administrator -Team & Business Support Work closely with colleagues across departments in a collaborative environment. Adapt to a role where responsibilities may evolve and overlap. Act as a reliable and assertive point of contact for suppliers and internal stakeholders. About You Essential Skills & Experience Previous experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or a strong administrative role with supplier interaction. Confident, assertive, and resilient character, comfortable chasing suppliers and driving outcomes. Highly organised, proactive, and detail-oriented. Strong communication skills and commercial awareness. Experience using SAP or similar ERP systems (or the ability to learn quickly). Desirable (but not essential) Knowledge of electrical wiring, automotive, automation, or technical products. Experience within manufacturing, engineering, or technical environments. Ambition to develop into a more senior purchasing role. Purchasing Administrator - What's on Offer Salary of £27,000 - £30,000 depending on experience. Genuine progression opportunities, with the potential to take on greater responsibility within purchasing. Close exposure to senior leadership and decision-making. Supportive, friendly office environment with a collaborative culture. A varied role offering real responsibility and long-term career development. If you feel you are the person for this role and have the relevant Purchasing Administration experience please give Heather a call
Role: IT Specialist - macOS Expert Length: Initial 6-month contract Day Rate: £675 p/d Inside IR35 Location: London (Fulltime, 5 days per week onsite) Security Clearance: Active SC clearance We're supporting a major UK Government department looking for a seasoned IT Specialist to lead the build, configuration, and automated management of a brand-new, secure MacBook setup for the team. In this role, you will have the full ownership from designing the setup, figuring out the smartest ways to automate everything, and making sure the team has a flawless tech experience. What you'll do: Architecture & Review: Evaluate proposed device builds, security lockdowns, and enterprise tooling for a fleet of managed MacBooks. Proof of Concept (PoC): Lead PoCs for remote device management and automated, scalable provisioning using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) via Terraform pipelines. Production Build: Build and configure production instances of your tools, ensuring integration with an Identity Provider (IdP) and establishing log feeds to a SIEM system. Fleet Management & Support: Take ownership of the end-to-end device life cycle (inventory, provisioning, onboarding, and offboarding) while providing high-quality technical support to end-users. Who you are: macOS Expert: Deep, practical knowledge of macOS (both GUI and command line) with proven experience implementing stringent security lockdowns (eg, NCSC or CIS Benchmarks). Jamf Master: Hands-on experience setting up and managing the full Jamf suite (Pro, Protect, ZTNA, and Connect) across a corporate or regulated enterprise environment. IaC Practitioner: Direct experience using Jamf Pro alongside a Terraform provider and CI/CD pipelines to provision Apple devices via code. Autonomy & Drive: 5+ years of dedicated enterprise experience. You are someone who thrives when given a high-level technical objective, creates the solution, tests it, and rolls it out successfully without needing constant direction. Background: Prior experience in highly regulated environments (eg, Aerospace, Cyber Security, Finance, Telecoms, or wider Government). If you want to own this deployment and have the deep macOS and Jamf expertise required to hit the ground running, please message me directly or apply with your updated CV.
Jun 26, 2026
Contractor
Role: IT Specialist - macOS Expert Length: Initial 6-month contract Day Rate: £675 p/d Inside IR35 Location: London (Fulltime, 5 days per week onsite) Security Clearance: Active SC clearance We're supporting a major UK Government department looking for a seasoned IT Specialist to lead the build, configuration, and automated management of a brand-new, secure MacBook setup for the team. In this role, you will have the full ownership from designing the setup, figuring out the smartest ways to automate everything, and making sure the team has a flawless tech experience. What you'll do: Architecture & Review: Evaluate proposed device builds, security lockdowns, and enterprise tooling for a fleet of managed MacBooks. Proof of Concept (PoC): Lead PoCs for remote device management and automated, scalable provisioning using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) via Terraform pipelines. Production Build: Build and configure production instances of your tools, ensuring integration with an Identity Provider (IdP) and establishing log feeds to a SIEM system. Fleet Management & Support: Take ownership of the end-to-end device life cycle (inventory, provisioning, onboarding, and offboarding) while providing high-quality technical support to end-users. Who you are: macOS Expert: Deep, practical knowledge of macOS (both GUI and command line) with proven experience implementing stringent security lockdowns (eg, NCSC or CIS Benchmarks). Jamf Master: Hands-on experience setting up and managing the full Jamf suite (Pro, Protect, ZTNA, and Connect) across a corporate or regulated enterprise environment. IaC Practitioner: Direct experience using Jamf Pro alongside a Terraform provider and CI/CD pipelines to provision Apple devices via code. Autonomy & Drive: 5+ years of dedicated enterprise experience. You are someone who thrives when given a high-level technical objective, creates the solution, tests it, and rolls it out successfully without needing constant direction. Background: Prior experience in highly regulated environments (eg, Aerospace, Cyber Security, Finance, Telecoms, or wider Government). If you want to own this deployment and have the deep macOS and Jamf expertise required to hit the ground running, please message me directly or apply with your updated CV.
Employee Benefits Consultant Are you an experienced associate consultant looking for your next progression? Or are you already a consultant keen to explore your options? If yes, this role could be for you as we are currently working with a leading employee benefits consultancy to support their search for an employee benefits consultant to join their team on a remote basis! Role & Responsibilities: Manage a portfolio of US-owned clients, consulting across healthcare, group risk and pensions Identify opportunities to up-sell or cross-sell throughout the wider business Support your clients in understanding the benchmarking around the UK benefits Essential Criteria: Proven experience in managing a book of retained business for healthcare and group risk policies Strong understanding of the UK benefits market Ability to work in a fast-paced environment This role is fully remote, with the expectation of attending a London office once per month so if this position is of interest reach out to discuss further today! Please quote 52429 when calling Collette Cardy at Alexander Lloyd or email them at . This is only one of many vacancies we are handling, Alexander Lloyd is a specialist within Financial Services recruitment. Areas of expertise include Employee Benefits, Compliance, Pensions, Group Risk, Paraplanners, Sales Support, T&C etc. Due to the high amount of interest that we receive for each of our roles unfortunately we cannot respond to each application individually, therefore if you do not hear back from one of our consultants you have not been shortlisted for this role. Please continue to check our website for any other roles which may be of interest.
Jun 26, 2026
Full time
Employee Benefits Consultant Are you an experienced associate consultant looking for your next progression? Or are you already a consultant keen to explore your options? If yes, this role could be for you as we are currently working with a leading employee benefits consultancy to support their search for an employee benefits consultant to join their team on a remote basis! Role & Responsibilities: Manage a portfolio of US-owned clients, consulting across healthcare, group risk and pensions Identify opportunities to up-sell or cross-sell throughout the wider business Support your clients in understanding the benchmarking around the UK benefits Essential Criteria: Proven experience in managing a book of retained business for healthcare and group risk policies Strong understanding of the UK benefits market Ability to work in a fast-paced environment This role is fully remote, with the expectation of attending a London office once per month so if this position is of interest reach out to discuss further today! Please quote 52429 when calling Collette Cardy at Alexander Lloyd or email them at . This is only one of many vacancies we are handling, Alexander Lloyd is a specialist within Financial Services recruitment. Areas of expertise include Employee Benefits, Compliance, Pensions, Group Risk, Paraplanners, Sales Support, T&C etc. Due to the high amount of interest that we receive for each of our roles unfortunately we cannot respond to each application individually, therefore if you do not hear back from one of our consultants you have not been shortlisted for this role. Please continue to check our website for any other roles which may be of interest.
Our client, a civil enginering construction company are looking for a Handyman in Harwich The work involves drilling benches to the floor. Ideally you would have a drill Must have CSCS card 9 hours a day 3-4 weeks work minimum Immediate start Please whats app us for a call back on the below details
Jun 26, 2026
Contractor
Our client, a civil enginering construction company are looking for a Handyman in Harwich The work involves drilling benches to the floor. Ideally you would have a drill Must have CSCS card 9 hours a day 3-4 weeks work minimum Immediate start Please whats app us for a call back on the below details
About Scrumconnect Consulting Scrumconnect Consulting is a multi-award-winning digital consultancy whose work has positively influenced the lives of over 40 million UK citizens. We deliver impactful technology solutions across UK government departments, working at the forefront of user-centred design, agile delivery, and scalable digital services that genuinely make a difference. Visa sponsorship available for eligible candidates Strong focus on work-life balance with a flexible hybrid model (3 days onsite) Be part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary agile environment alongside civil servants and industry experts Based in Swansea, South Wales - three days per week on-site Role Overview We are seeking a Lead Backend Developer with strong expertise in Java and Spring Boot to drive the design and delivery of scalable, secure, and high-performing Back End systems. This role involves leading engineering teams, making architectural decisions, and ensuring best practices across development life cycle. Experience working in standards-driven environments, including exposure to GDS-aligned projects, is valuable. Key Responsibilities Lead the design and development of Back End systems using Java (8/11/17+) and Spring Boot Define and implement scalable microservices architecture Own technical design, architecture, and system integrations Guide and mentor a team of Back End developers Collaborate with product managers, architects, DevOps, and stakeholders Ensure adherence to coding standards, security practices, and performance benchmarks Drive CI/CD, automation, and DevOps best practices Review code, enforce quality standards, and manage technical debt Participate in hiring, onboarding, and team capability building Ensure solutions align with organizational and regulatory standards where applicable Required Skills & Qualifications Strong expertise in Java and Spring Boot ecosystem Proven experience in technical leadership or team lead role Deep understanding of microservices, distributed systems, and system design Experience designing and building RESTful APIs at scale Hands-on experience with: Hibernate/JPA Messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ) Experience with cloud platforms ( AWS/Azure/GCP ) Strong knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes , and container orchestration Expertise in database design ( SQL & NoSQL ) Strong understanding of security, scalability, and performance optimization Experience with Agile/Scrum and modern development practices Preferred Qualifications Experience in large-scale digital platforms or regulated environments (including exposure to GDS-aligned delivery standards) Familiarity with DevOps tools and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, etc.) Strong understanding of system observability (logging, monitoring, tracing) Relevant certifications in Java, cloud, or architecture Soft Skills Strong leadership and decision-making abilities Excellent communication and stakeholder management Ability to drive technical vision and influence teams Problem-solving mindset with attention to detail Our interview process We keep things straightforward. Following an initial CV review, successful candidates will be invited to a short screening call with our recruitment team, followed by a two-stage process comprising a technical assessment and a values-based interview with the hiring team. We aim to move quickly and will keep you informed at every stage. Equal Opportunities Scrumconnect Consulting is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and welcome applications from all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion, or sexual orientation.
Jun 26, 2026
Full time
About Scrumconnect Consulting Scrumconnect Consulting is a multi-award-winning digital consultancy whose work has positively influenced the lives of over 40 million UK citizens. We deliver impactful technology solutions across UK government departments, working at the forefront of user-centred design, agile delivery, and scalable digital services that genuinely make a difference. Visa sponsorship available for eligible candidates Strong focus on work-life balance with a flexible hybrid model (3 days onsite) Be part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary agile environment alongside civil servants and industry experts Based in Swansea, South Wales - three days per week on-site Role Overview We are seeking a Lead Backend Developer with strong expertise in Java and Spring Boot to drive the design and delivery of scalable, secure, and high-performing Back End systems. This role involves leading engineering teams, making architectural decisions, and ensuring best practices across development life cycle. Experience working in standards-driven environments, including exposure to GDS-aligned projects, is valuable. Key Responsibilities Lead the design and development of Back End systems using Java (8/11/17+) and Spring Boot Define and implement scalable microservices architecture Own technical design, architecture, and system integrations Guide and mentor a team of Back End developers Collaborate with product managers, architects, DevOps, and stakeholders Ensure adherence to coding standards, security practices, and performance benchmarks Drive CI/CD, automation, and DevOps best practices Review code, enforce quality standards, and manage technical debt Participate in hiring, onboarding, and team capability building Ensure solutions align with organizational and regulatory standards where applicable Required Skills & Qualifications Strong expertise in Java and Spring Boot ecosystem Proven experience in technical leadership or team lead role Deep understanding of microservices, distributed systems, and system design Experience designing and building RESTful APIs at scale Hands-on experience with: Hibernate/JPA Messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ) Experience with cloud platforms ( AWS/Azure/GCP ) Strong knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes , and container orchestration Expertise in database design ( SQL & NoSQL ) Strong understanding of security, scalability, and performance optimization Experience with Agile/Scrum and modern development practices Preferred Qualifications Experience in large-scale digital platforms or regulated environments (including exposure to GDS-aligned delivery standards) Familiarity with DevOps tools and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, etc.) Strong understanding of system observability (logging, monitoring, tracing) Relevant certifications in Java, cloud, or architecture Soft Skills Strong leadership and decision-making abilities Excellent communication and stakeholder management Ability to drive technical vision and influence teams Problem-solving mindset with attention to detail Our interview process We keep things straightforward. Following an initial CV review, successful candidates will be invited to a short screening call with our recruitment team, followed by a two-stage process comprising a technical assessment and a values-based interview with the hiring team. We aim to move quickly and will keep you informed at every stage. Equal Opportunities Scrumconnect Consulting is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and welcome applications from all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion, or sexual orientation.
