Role: Operations Manager Salary : 60,000 to 65,000 per annum, plus up to 10% annual bonus, PMI, Life insurance 3x annual salary, 33 days annual leave, EAP, Reward and Recognition scheme, discount platform and gym discount Hours : Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm Location : Commutable from Birmingham, Walsall, Wolverhampton, West Bromwich, Dudley, Lichfield and surrounding areas Company We are currently recruiting for a reputable and part of a global brand company who are looking for an Operations Manager to work within their fast-moving factory environment. If you are focused resilient, confident, operational professional, then this could be the role for you. The role is to lead, manage and continually improve production process, stores and engineering teams, built on LEAN principles, in the achievement of functional objectives that support the Plant and Company Business/Improvement Plan. You will work closely with the engineering, service, stores and logistics teams to continuously improve site overall effectiveness ensuring utilisation of production facilities, people development/engagement and a lean culture. Responsibilities To ensure the production/engineering departments comply with Group and plant Health and Safety policies and procedures. To ensure compliance with quality standards and requirements, analysing the results and ensuring corrective action is implemented to continuously improve the working environment. Effectively plan, organise and coordinate resources to meet the production and stores requirements / service delivery to achieve on time in full to the specifications within the client contracts. Run continuous improvement discussions/forums and quality circles to investigate and analyse all production related issues and to ensure ongoing continuous improvement. Develop, propose and agree functional budgets with General Manager (GM), monitoring, managing and controlling all activities in accordance with the agreed functional budget, investigating and resolving any variances to agreed targets. Lead, manage, control and develop all employees (including SOM, absence, performance management, grievances and Health and Safety Training) using SMART objectives during regular review and feedback meetings. Generate and analyse reports/KPIs making recommendations on trends, improvements and corrective actions to achieve and enhance operational excellence. Requirements Excellent communicator with first hand direct people management experience. Experienced of working in a similar level role of Operations Manage. Worked in a manufacturing, production, industrial, hospitality, retail environment. Experience of leading, motivating and recruiting a high performance team. Proactive customer focussed approach to service delivery. Ability to plan, organise and implement through team work and delegation. Flexible with regards to hours worked. Financial knowledge covering budgeting forecasting. Knowledge of ERP systems. Commercial and supply chain experience. Experience Lean (Six Sigma) methodologies is desirable. If this role sounds of interest, please apply now and send your most up to date CV to Jane at TechNichols Resourcing to be considered. Or call TechNichols Resourcing and speak with Jane for further information. We will endeavour to get back to all applicants but if you have not heard back within 5 working days unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful.
Aug 14, 2026
Full time
Role: Operations Manager Salary : 60,000 to 65,000 per annum, plus up to 10% annual bonus, PMI, Life insurance 3x annual salary, 33 days annual leave, EAP, Reward and Recognition scheme, discount platform and gym discount Hours : Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm Location : Commutable from Birmingham, Walsall, Wolverhampton, West Bromwich, Dudley, Lichfield and surrounding areas Company We are currently recruiting for a reputable and part of a global brand company who are looking for an Operations Manager to work within their fast-moving factory environment. If you are focused resilient, confident, operational professional, then this could be the role for you. The role is to lead, manage and continually improve production process, stores and engineering teams, built on LEAN principles, in the achievement of functional objectives that support the Plant and Company Business/Improvement Plan. You will work closely with the engineering, service, stores and logistics teams to continuously improve site overall effectiveness ensuring utilisation of production facilities, people development/engagement and a lean culture. Responsibilities To ensure the production/engineering departments comply with Group and plant Health and Safety policies and procedures. To ensure compliance with quality standards and requirements, analysing the results and ensuring corrective action is implemented to continuously improve the working environment. Effectively plan, organise and coordinate resources to meet the production and stores requirements / service delivery to achieve on time in full to the specifications within the client contracts. Run continuous improvement discussions/forums and quality circles to investigate and analyse all production related issues and to ensure ongoing continuous improvement. Develop, propose and agree functional budgets with General Manager (GM), monitoring, managing and controlling all activities in accordance with the agreed functional budget, investigating and resolving any variances to agreed targets. Lead, manage, control and develop all employees (including SOM, absence, performance management, grievances and Health and Safety Training) using SMART objectives during regular review and feedback meetings. Generate and analyse reports/KPIs making recommendations on trends, improvements and corrective actions to achieve and enhance operational excellence. Requirements Excellent communicator with first hand direct people management experience. Experienced of working in a similar level role of Operations Manage. Worked in a manufacturing, production, industrial, hospitality, retail environment. Experience of leading, motivating and recruiting a high performance team. Proactive customer focussed approach to service delivery. Ability to plan, organise and implement through team work and delegation. Flexible with regards to hours worked. Financial knowledge covering budgeting forecasting. Knowledge of ERP systems. Commercial and supply chain experience. Experience Lean (Six Sigma) methodologies is desirable. If this role sounds of interest, please apply now and send your most up to date CV to Jane at TechNichols Resourcing to be considered. Or call TechNichols Resourcing and speak with Jane for further information. We will endeavour to get back to all applicants but if you have not heard back within 5 working days unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful.
Programme Test Manager Hybrid 675/d INSIDE IR35 Insurance 6 Month Initial Contract (Rolling) M&A Migrations CDL STRATA Financial Services Testing UAT OAT Our client is seeking Test Manager/ Lead to join a large programme of work where you take ownership of the Test Operating Model, define a Framework and give clear accountability and responsibility to multiple Stakeholders to make Testing a success. Your capabilities will include the ability to provide leadership across a portfolio of projects and multiple workstreams within a programme ensuring that testing activities effectively mange risk and support the successful delivery of the programme objectives. You will demonstrate consistent focus on delivery, quality outcomes, risk reduction, and the successful achievement of programme objectives. Any previous experience working with CDL Strata is highly advantageous though not essential. Essential experience required: Detailed knowledge of testing methodologies, frameworks, and best practices, with a strong understanding of how these are applied across large and complex programmes delivering technology and business change. Experience in capacity planning, resource management, test progress reporting, forecasting, and prioritisation across multiple concurrent workstreams. Knowledge of quality management processes, governance frameworks, and relevant industry standards, with a strong focus on risk-based decision making and continuous improvement. Ability to analyse and interpret test, defect, quality, and operational data to provide clear, actionable insight to programme and senior leadership teams. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, particularly in diagnosing complex issues spanning multiple systems, integrations, technologies, and business processes. Excellent communication & stakeholder skills Qualific ations: Minimum bachelor's degree or commensurate experience required with emphasis in Computer Science, Engineering or Information Systems Management. ISTQB Certification or other industry recognised qualifications Location: Hybrid. Occasional visits to Nationwide offices. Rate: 675/d Inside IR35 Contract: 6 Months (Rolling Contract) Is this a good fit for you? Apply now! Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information - please copy and paste the following link in to your browser (url removed)
Aug 13, 2026
Contractor
Programme Test Manager Hybrid 675/d INSIDE IR35 Insurance 6 Month Initial Contract (Rolling) M&A Migrations CDL STRATA Financial Services Testing UAT OAT Our client is seeking Test Manager/ Lead to join a large programme of work where you take ownership of the Test Operating Model, define a Framework and give clear accountability and responsibility to multiple Stakeholders to make Testing a success. Your capabilities will include the ability to provide leadership across a portfolio of projects and multiple workstreams within a programme ensuring that testing activities effectively mange risk and support the successful delivery of the programme objectives. You will demonstrate consistent focus on delivery, quality outcomes, risk reduction, and the successful achievement of programme objectives. Any previous experience working with CDL Strata is highly advantageous though not essential. Essential experience required: Detailed knowledge of testing methodologies, frameworks, and best practices, with a strong understanding of how these are applied across large and complex programmes delivering technology and business change. Experience in capacity planning, resource management, test progress reporting, forecasting, and prioritisation across multiple concurrent workstreams. Knowledge of quality management processes, governance frameworks, and relevant industry standards, with a strong focus on risk-based decision making and continuous improvement. Ability to analyse and interpret test, defect, quality, and operational data to provide clear, actionable insight to programme and senior leadership teams. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, particularly in diagnosing complex issues spanning multiple systems, integrations, technologies, and business processes. Excellent communication & stakeholder skills Qualific ations: Minimum bachelor's degree or commensurate experience required with emphasis in Computer Science, Engineering or Information Systems Management. ISTQB Certification or other industry recognised qualifications Location: Hybrid. Occasional visits to Nationwide offices. Rate: 675/d Inside IR35 Contract: 6 Months (Rolling Contract) Is this a good fit for you? Apply now! Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information - please copy and paste the following link in to your browser (url removed)
Role Title: Senior Azure Platform Engineer Location: Sheffield (3 days onsite) Rate: Inside IR.00 - 525.00 pd We're seeking a Senior Azure Platform Engineer to take ownership of a large-scale Azure platform supporting critical digital services. This is a hands-on role for an experienced Azure specialist who thrives on automation, cloud governance, and solving complex infrastructure challenges. Key Responsibilities Own and maintain the Azure platform, ensuring security, stability, and compliance. Manage VM image build and release processes, including patching, testing, and deployment. Implement Azure Policy and governance controls, driving compliance across the estate. Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code using Bicep, Terraform, or ARM. Build enterprise-grade PowerShell automation and tooling. Configure and troubleshoot Azure networking, including VNets, NSGs, DNS, private endpoints, load balancing, and routing. Lead the resolution of complex platform incidents across infrastructure, networking, and applications. Mentor engineers, provide technical leadership, and contribute to engineering best practices. Essential Skills & Experience Strong hands-on experience managing Azure platforms in production environments. Deep knowledge of Azure compute, storage, networking, identity, governance, ARM, RBAC, and managed identities. Expert PowerShell automation skills. Experience with VM image management using Azure Image Builder, Packer, or Shared Image Gallery. Proven Infrastructure as Code experience with Bicep, Terraform, or ARM. Strong Azure networking and troubleshooting expertise. Experience implementing governance and compliance controls at scale. Excellent communication, documentation, and mentoring skills. Desirable Azure Landing Zones and enterprise-scale architecture. Azure Policy authoring and remediation. Azure DevOps and/or GitHub Actions. Entra ID and advanced RBAC experience. Experience working within regulated environments. Azure certifications such as AZ-104, AZ-305, or AZ-400. If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.
Aug 13, 2026
Contractor
Role Title: Senior Azure Platform Engineer Location: Sheffield (3 days onsite) Rate: Inside IR.00 - 525.00 pd We're seeking a Senior Azure Platform Engineer to take ownership of a large-scale Azure platform supporting critical digital services. This is a hands-on role for an experienced Azure specialist who thrives on automation, cloud governance, and solving complex infrastructure challenges. Key Responsibilities Own and maintain the Azure platform, ensuring security, stability, and compliance. Manage VM image build and release processes, including patching, testing, and deployment. Implement Azure Policy and governance controls, driving compliance across the estate. Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code using Bicep, Terraform, or ARM. Build enterprise-grade PowerShell automation and tooling. Configure and troubleshoot Azure networking, including VNets, NSGs, DNS, private endpoints, load balancing, and routing. Lead the resolution of complex platform incidents across infrastructure, networking, and applications. Mentor engineers, provide technical leadership, and contribute to engineering best practices. Essential Skills & Experience Strong hands-on experience managing Azure platforms in production environments. Deep knowledge of Azure compute, storage, networking, identity, governance, ARM, RBAC, and managed identities. Expert PowerShell automation skills. Experience with VM image management using Azure Image Builder, Packer, or Shared Image Gallery. Proven Infrastructure as Code experience with Bicep, Terraform, or ARM. Strong Azure networking and troubleshooting expertise. Experience implementing governance and compliance controls at scale. Excellent communication, documentation, and mentoring skills. Desirable Azure Landing Zones and enterprise-scale architecture. Azure Policy authoring and remediation. Azure DevOps and/or GitHub Actions. Entra ID and advanced RBAC experience. Experience working within regulated environments. Azure certifications such as AZ-104, AZ-305, or AZ-400. If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.
Operations Administrator Our client is looking for someone to provide administrative and data support to the Planning department at their Stourport site. Working flexibly and with a high level of accuracy, you will carry out varied administration duties including the daily analysis of timesheets, the correction of Bills of Materials (BOMs), checking the accuracy of build lists before release to the factory, and maintaining daily performance data to support planning and production decision-making. Hours: Monday to Thursday 7am-4pm Friday 7am-1pm Salary: Up to 27,000 Type: Permanent Location: Stourport on Severn, DY13 Key Responsibilities: Daily collection and analysis of shop-floor timesheets, checking booked hours against planned hours and highlighting discrepancies or missing bookings to the Planning Supervisor. Accurate and timely entry of timesheet data into planning and performance systems, chasing incomplete or missing timesheets with supervisors and team leaders. Reviewing and correcting Bills of Materials (BOMs) held in Excel, including Make/Buy codes, quantities, component details and routing sequences, in line with Engineering and Planning guidance. Checking the accuracy of build lists against works instructions, drawings and BOMs before release to the factory, flagging errors, omissions or missing components for correction. Maintaining and updating daily performance data (output, hours booked, adherence to plan) and preparing simple reports and boards to support the daily operational walk and planning reviews. Creating and maintaining production documentation, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), work instructions and process documents, ensuring they are accurate, up to date and correctly controlled. Raising and tracking data queries with Production, Engineering, Quality and Contracts, following them through to resolution. General administrative support to the Planning department, including filing, document control and updating of works instructions. Any other duties as required. Requirements: Experience in an administrative or data-focused role, ideally within a manufacturing environment. Strong Excel skills (lookups, filters, basic formulas) and competent in Outlook and Word; experience with Power BI or other data analytics tools would be beneficial. High degree of numeracy and accuracy, with excellent attention to detail when working with data. Good communication skills, confident liaising with both shop-floor and office-based colleagues. Well organised, able to manage routine daily tasks to deadlines and use own initiative. Can do attitude. Team player. For more information, please apply with a copy of your CV today and a member of our team will be in touch!
Aug 13, 2026
Full time
Operations Administrator Our client is looking for someone to provide administrative and data support to the Planning department at their Stourport site. Working flexibly and with a high level of accuracy, you will carry out varied administration duties including the daily analysis of timesheets, the correction of Bills of Materials (BOMs), checking the accuracy of build lists before release to the factory, and maintaining daily performance data to support planning and production decision-making. Hours: Monday to Thursday 7am-4pm Friday 7am-1pm Salary: Up to 27,000 Type: Permanent Location: Stourport on Severn, DY13 Key Responsibilities: Daily collection and analysis of shop-floor timesheets, checking booked hours against planned hours and highlighting discrepancies or missing bookings to the Planning Supervisor. Accurate and timely entry of timesheet data into planning and performance systems, chasing incomplete or missing timesheets with supervisors and team leaders. Reviewing and correcting Bills of Materials (BOMs) held in Excel, including Make/Buy codes, quantities, component details and routing sequences, in line with Engineering and Planning guidance. Checking the accuracy of build lists against works instructions, drawings and BOMs before release to the factory, flagging errors, omissions or missing components for correction. Maintaining and updating daily performance data (output, hours booked, adherence to plan) and preparing simple reports and boards to support the daily operational walk and planning reviews. Creating and maintaining production documentation, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), work instructions and process documents, ensuring they are accurate, up to date and correctly controlled. Raising and tracking data queries with Production, Engineering, Quality and Contracts, following them through to resolution. General administrative support to the Planning department, including filing, document control and updating of works instructions. Any other duties as required. Requirements: Experience in an administrative or data-focused role, ideally within a manufacturing environment. Strong Excel skills (lookups, filters, basic formulas) and competent in Outlook and Word; experience with Power BI or other data analytics tools would be beneficial. High degree of numeracy and accuracy, with excellent attention to detail when working with data. Good communication skills, confident liaising with both shop-floor and office-based colleagues. Well organised, able to manage routine daily tasks to deadlines and use own initiative. Can do attitude. Team player. For more information, please apply with a copy of your CV today and a member of our team will be in touch!
Sales Support Administrator As a key member of the Sales team, this position will provide Sales and Administrative support, including generation of standard quotations from internal price lists for the client and the processing of order acknowledgments, ensuring that all details are correct and in accordance with the customer order requirements, in respect of specification, price, delivery and agreed payment terms. Hours: Monday to Thursday 7.30am to 4:00pm, Fridays 7:30am to 1:00pm Salary : Up to 27,000 Type: Permanent Location: Lye, DY9 Responsibilities Processing Order Acknowledgements for the department. Responding to telephone and email enquiries Prepare and issue quotations in accordance with customers requirements, using the relevant costing tools and Sage 200, Converting Quotations to Orders once received, ensuring details and terms on the Purchase order are as quoted. Any deviances to be reported to the customer for amendment or re-quoted. Discuss opening of new accounts with Product Manager as necessary. Liaise with Product Manager where special terms of payment are required Liaise with customers at all levels, exercising excellent customer care at all times. Follow up live quotations and new sales leads, and updating internal records as appropriate. Running regular reports from the quoting system and Order Intake, for use in strategic contact with customers and potential prospects. Continuously building customer relationships, monitoring customer feedback, looking out for customer satisfaction/dissatisfaction, change to customer personnel and reporting same accordingly. General administrative support to the Flexible Conveyor department, including filing and document control. Any other duties as required. Requirements Experience in an administrative or data-focused role, ideally within a manufacturing or engineering environment. Strong Excel skills (lookups, filters, basic formulas) and competent in Outlook and Word. Knowledge of SAGE 200 High degree of numeracy and accuracy, with excellent attention to detail. Good communication skills, confident liaising with both shop-floor and office-based colleagues. Well organised, able to manage routine daily tasks to deadlines and use own initiative. Can do attitude. Team player.
Aug 13, 2026
Full time
Sales Support Administrator As a key member of the Sales team, this position will provide Sales and Administrative support, including generation of standard quotations from internal price lists for the client and the processing of order acknowledgments, ensuring that all details are correct and in accordance with the customer order requirements, in respect of specification, price, delivery and agreed payment terms. Hours: Monday to Thursday 7.30am to 4:00pm, Fridays 7:30am to 1:00pm Salary : Up to 27,000 Type: Permanent Location: Lye, DY9 Responsibilities Processing Order Acknowledgements for the department. Responding to telephone and email enquiries Prepare and issue quotations in accordance with customers requirements, using the relevant costing tools and Sage 200, Converting Quotations to Orders once received, ensuring details and terms on the Purchase order are as quoted. Any deviances to be reported to the customer for amendment or re-quoted. Discuss opening of new accounts with Product Manager as necessary. Liaise with Product Manager where special terms of payment are required Liaise with customers at all levels, exercising excellent customer care at all times. Follow up live quotations and new sales leads, and updating internal records as appropriate. Running regular reports from the quoting system and Order Intake, for use in strategic contact with customers and potential prospects. Continuously building customer relationships, monitoring customer feedback, looking out for customer satisfaction/dissatisfaction, change to customer personnel and reporting same accordingly. General administrative support to the Flexible Conveyor department, including filing and document control. Any other duties as required. Requirements Experience in an administrative or data-focused role, ideally within a manufacturing or engineering environment. Strong Excel skills (lookups, filters, basic formulas) and competent in Outlook and Word. Knowledge of SAGE 200 High degree of numeracy and accuracy, with excellent attention to detail. Good communication skills, confident liaising with both shop-floor and office-based colleagues. Well organised, able to manage routine daily tasks to deadlines and use own initiative. Can do attitude. Team player.
Salter Grange is working with a leading international construction and engineering organisation delivering major projects across the Data Centre, Life Sciences and Mission Critical sectors. We are currently seeking an experienced CSA QA Engineer to join a major project in Vienna. CSA QA Engineer Key Responsibilities Support the Quality Manager in achieving project quality objectives. Conduct site inspections against ITPs, specifications and quality standards. Review ITPs, quality plans, procedures, test plans and subcontractor/vendor documentation. Manage and close out NCRs, corrective actions and root cause analysis. Carry out internal and supply chain quality audits. Review work packs, test packs and handover documentation. Deliver quality inductions and training to project teams and subcontractors. Produce weekly/monthly quality reports and monitor KPIs. Promote continuous improvement and quality best practice across the project. CSA QA Engineer Requirements 5+ years' QA/QC or Quality Engineering experience within construction, engineering, petrochemical, manufacturing or similar. Engineering Diploma/Degree, ideally CSA, Electrical or Mechanical. ISO 9001:2015 Lead or Internal Auditor qualification. Strong knowledge of QMS, ITPs, quality plans and procedures. Experience with NCRs, audits and subcontractor quality management. Strong communication and presentation skills. Data Centre / Mission Critical experience highly desirable. Interested? Apply now or contact Salter Grange for a confidential conversation.
Aug 13, 2026
Full time
Salter Grange is working with a leading international construction and engineering organisation delivering major projects across the Data Centre, Life Sciences and Mission Critical sectors. We are currently seeking an experienced CSA QA Engineer to join a major project in Vienna. CSA QA Engineer Key Responsibilities Support the Quality Manager in achieving project quality objectives. Conduct site inspections against ITPs, specifications and quality standards. Review ITPs, quality plans, procedures, test plans and subcontractor/vendor documentation. Manage and close out NCRs, corrective actions and root cause analysis. Carry out internal and supply chain quality audits. Review work packs, test packs and handover documentation. Deliver quality inductions and training to project teams and subcontractors. Produce weekly/monthly quality reports and monitor KPIs. Promote continuous improvement and quality best practice across the project. CSA QA Engineer Requirements 5+ years' QA/QC or Quality Engineering experience within construction, engineering, petrochemical, manufacturing or similar. Engineering Diploma/Degree, ideally CSA, Electrical or Mechanical. ISO 9001:2015 Lead or Internal Auditor qualification. Strong knowledge of QMS, ITPs, quality plans and procedures. Experience with NCRs, audits and subcontractor quality management. Strong communication and presentation skills. Data Centre / Mission Critical experience highly desirable. Interested? Apply now or contact Salter Grange for a confidential conversation.
AVIC Cabin Systems (UK) Limited
Waterbeach, Cambridgeshire
Purpose Leading Procurement Sourcing Strategy and Projects, you will be the custodian for creating, managing and governing strategic supplier sourcing and contracting plans, on behalf of the function. Working closely with key functional stakeholders, you will assume accountability for carrying out market and supplier analysis, commodity and supplier segmentation, supplier feasibility studies and supplier assessments, to aid in evolving, governing and deploying the sourcing strategy and relevant contracts. Aligning supplier sourcing strategy to the needs of the business will be critical, accounting for complexities in differing technical and economical operating environments of OEM Production (ACS UK / Sister company Fesher ) and Aftermarket (ACS UK). This is against a backdrop of balancing supplier cost, lead-time, quality, reliability and responsiveness performance measures, across a varied range of commodities and in challenging OEM NPI settings, whereby supplier inclusion into design for manufacture (DFMA) is essential. In support of strategic supplier sourcing activities, the role will set the standards for, and govern, the Strategic Sourcing Board on behalf of the function, as well as maintaining and governing supplier contracting plans, collaborating with Procurement Buyers to support and assist in contract adherence and deployment. In addition, the role will lead and own the Procurement digital strategy, project managing various continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing cross-functional collaboration and / or enhancing functional capacity, through removing waste and increasing efficiency in key functional processes. Key Responsibilities Utilise tools and methods to analyse, critique and segment the current supplier base into strategic categories (eg. Grow, Maintain, Exit, etc.) Collaborate with key stakeholders to assess potential suppliers based on various technical and commercial criteria (eg. pricing, quality, lead-time, etc.) and Total Cost of Acquisition (TCA) Analyse purchasing spend, cost data, market research and supplier performance, to identify trends and opportunities for supplier sourcing initiatives Create and develop supplier sourcing strategies that are shaped and aligned to the needs and requirements of the business / group, in key operating environments (OEM NPI, OEM Production, Aftermarket) Regularly review and adapt the sourcing strategy through capturing and integrating changing market conditions and new business requirements Provide oversight on supplier selection through co-ordinating and governing the Strategic Sourcing Board process (for RFI, RFQ and Contract Award), with a focus on sourcing, evaluation (against commercial and technical criteria) and down-selection of suppliers Prepare data and reports on contract / sourcing activities to inform management decisionmaking and status updates Create and develop robust supplier contracts and support supplier negotiations, with a focus on protecting the business, supporting operational delivery and reducing commercial risk Provide guidance on supplier agreements, pricing structures and contractual matters Management of a supplier contract database, tracking contract expiry dates and scheduling RFQ activities Drive supplier integration in the NPI lifecycle, with inclusion in key NPI milestones (eg. DFMA). Identify opportunities for efficiencies and measurable cost savings / avoidance in the supply chain Create and leverage a Procurement digital strategy through leading and project managing continuous improvement initiatives to enhance collaboration and / or functional capacity Adhere to internal and external compliance / governance requirements Key Performance Measures Availability of sourcing strategy and contracting plans Contracting adherence % to planned schedule Contracting ratio vs spend Cost savings through contracting (target vs actual) Blanket vs discrete P/O ratio (spend) Completion of functional projects to cost, quality and delivery requirements Knowledge, Education, Skills and Experience Knowledge: Strong working knowledge of supplier sourcing and Procurement principles Knowledge of end-to-end Supply Chain concepts (demand and supply planning) Knowledge of Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) Foundational knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Power BI and Microsoft Project Understanding of operating within MRP / ERP systems Knowledge of operating within the Engineering / Manufacturing sector is desirable Education Educated to degree level although experience and / or vocational qualifications are also valued CIPS qualification / Advanced Practitioner or equivalent is encouraged Ability to demonstrate continuous personal development Skills and competencies required Strong negotiating, influencing and communication skills (verbal, written, listening) Proficient technology skills (ERP, PowerBI, Microsoft Office) Meticulous attention to detail, comfortable with creating, analysing, interpreting and summarising complex information using large volumes of data Adept at maintaining business relationships and collaborating confidently with internal and external stakeholders, even in geographically dispersed teams Able to proactively identify and evaluate issues, and problem solve with creative and innovative thinking, in complex and ambiguous situations Ability to develop and concisely deliver data, reports and presentations to internal and external stakeholders The ability to create a shared vision and influence decision making using facts and data Strong initiative and project management expertise, with a commitment to organizing, prioritizing and accomplishing work and achieving results / deadlines Demonstrates exceptional customer service to both internal and external customers Offers new ideas and creative suggestions for continuous improvement Self-motivated and actively participates in professional development and training opportunities Leader or influencer of change (processes, projects, procedures) Highly self-motivated and able to work on own initiative High degree of integrity, as data confidentiality is paramount Professional experience Demonstrated experience in Procurement and / or Supply Chain (>7 years) Experience of creating supplier contracts and negotiating pricing agreements (>5 years) Demonstrated experience of supplier segmentation and development of supplier sourcing strategies, across varied commodities (>5 years) Experience operating in an NPI environment, and integration of suppliers into key NPI milestones (eg. DFMA) (>3 years) Demonstrated experience in a manufacturing environment Aerospace or highly regulated industry is preferred Demonstrated development and creation of data analytics and performance measures Experience in Global Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) and risk management Demonstrated experience of tracking and managing savings against budgeted spend Sound experience of end-to-end supply-chain planning and MRP systems Project management experience is desirable
Aug 13, 2026
Full time
Purpose Leading Procurement Sourcing Strategy and Projects, you will be the custodian for creating, managing and governing strategic supplier sourcing and contracting plans, on behalf of the function. Working closely with key functional stakeholders, you will assume accountability for carrying out market and supplier analysis, commodity and supplier segmentation, supplier feasibility studies and supplier assessments, to aid in evolving, governing and deploying the sourcing strategy and relevant contracts. Aligning supplier sourcing strategy to the needs of the business will be critical, accounting for complexities in differing technical and economical operating environments of OEM Production (ACS UK / Sister company Fesher ) and Aftermarket (ACS UK). This is against a backdrop of balancing supplier cost, lead-time, quality, reliability and responsiveness performance measures, across a varied range of commodities and in challenging OEM NPI settings, whereby supplier inclusion into design for manufacture (DFMA) is essential. In support of strategic supplier sourcing activities, the role will set the standards for, and govern, the Strategic Sourcing Board on behalf of the function, as well as maintaining and governing supplier contracting plans, collaborating with Procurement Buyers to support and assist in contract adherence and deployment. In addition, the role will lead and own the Procurement digital strategy, project managing various continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing cross-functional collaboration and / or enhancing functional capacity, through removing waste and increasing efficiency in key functional processes. Key Responsibilities Utilise tools and methods to analyse, critique and segment the current supplier base into strategic categories (eg. Grow, Maintain, Exit, etc.) Collaborate with key stakeholders to assess potential suppliers based on various technical and commercial criteria (eg. pricing, quality, lead-time, etc.) and Total Cost of Acquisition (TCA) Analyse purchasing spend, cost data, market research and supplier performance, to identify trends and opportunities for supplier sourcing initiatives Create and develop supplier sourcing strategies that are shaped and aligned to the needs and requirements of the business / group, in key operating environments (OEM NPI, OEM Production, Aftermarket) Regularly review and adapt the sourcing strategy through capturing and integrating changing market conditions and new business requirements Provide oversight on supplier selection through co-ordinating and governing the Strategic Sourcing Board process (for RFI, RFQ and Contract Award), with a focus on sourcing, evaluation (against commercial and technical criteria) and down-selection of suppliers Prepare data and reports on contract / sourcing activities to inform management decisionmaking and status updates Create and develop robust supplier contracts and support supplier negotiations, with a focus on protecting the business, supporting operational delivery and reducing commercial risk Provide guidance on supplier agreements, pricing structures and contractual matters Management of a supplier contract database, tracking contract expiry dates and scheduling RFQ activities Drive supplier integration in the NPI lifecycle, with inclusion in key NPI milestones (eg. DFMA). Identify opportunities for efficiencies and measurable cost savings / avoidance in the supply chain Create and leverage a Procurement digital strategy through leading and project managing continuous improvement initiatives to enhance collaboration and / or functional capacity Adhere to internal and external compliance / governance requirements Key Performance Measures Availability of sourcing strategy and contracting plans Contracting adherence % to planned schedule Contracting ratio vs spend Cost savings through contracting (target vs actual) Blanket vs discrete P/O ratio (spend) Completion of functional projects to cost, quality and delivery requirements Knowledge, Education, Skills and Experience Knowledge: Strong working knowledge of supplier sourcing and Procurement principles Knowledge of end-to-end Supply Chain concepts (demand and supply planning) Knowledge of Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) Foundational knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Power BI and Microsoft Project Understanding of operating within MRP / ERP systems Knowledge of operating within the Engineering / Manufacturing sector is desirable Education Educated to degree level although experience and / or vocational qualifications are also valued CIPS qualification / Advanced Practitioner or equivalent is encouraged Ability to demonstrate continuous personal development Skills and competencies required Strong negotiating, influencing and communication skills (verbal, written, listening) Proficient technology skills (ERP, PowerBI, Microsoft Office) Meticulous attention to detail, comfortable with creating, analysing, interpreting and summarising complex information using large volumes of data Adept at maintaining business relationships and collaborating confidently with internal and external stakeholders, even in geographically dispersed teams Able to proactively identify and evaluate issues, and problem solve with creative and innovative thinking, in complex and ambiguous situations Ability to develop and concisely deliver data, reports and presentations to internal and external stakeholders The ability to create a shared vision and influence decision making using facts and data Strong initiative and project management expertise, with a commitment to organizing, prioritizing and accomplishing work and achieving results / deadlines Demonstrates exceptional customer service to both internal and external customers Offers new ideas and creative suggestions for continuous improvement Self-motivated and actively participates in professional development and training opportunities Leader or influencer of change (processes, projects, procedures) Highly self-motivated and able to work on own initiative High degree of integrity, as data confidentiality is paramount Professional experience Demonstrated experience in Procurement and / or Supply Chain (>7 years) Experience of creating supplier contracts and negotiating pricing agreements (>5 years) Demonstrated experience of supplier segmentation and development of supplier sourcing strategies, across varied commodities (>5 years) Experience operating in an NPI environment, and integration of suppliers into key NPI milestones (eg. DFMA) (>3 years) Demonstrated experience in a manufacturing environment Aerospace or highly regulated industry is preferred Demonstrated development and creation of data analytics and performance measures Experience in Global Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) and risk management Demonstrated experience of tracking and managing savings against budgeted spend Sound experience of end-to-end supply-chain planning and MRP systems Project management experience is desirable
Project Management Business Partner Location: Broughton Duration: 12-Month Contract Hours: 35 Hours per Week Rates: £40.18 per hour Umbrella / £30.03 per hour PAYE Overview An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a professional Project Management team supporting a major aerospace manufacturing programme. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving project management excellence, governance, methodologies, and tools across multiple programme streams and locations. Reporting directly to the Head of the Project Management Office, you will support programme teams in all aspects of professional project management to achieve time, cost, and performance objectives. The primary focus of the role will be Change Control and Modification Implementation, although experience across the following areas would be highly beneficial: Work Package Management & Terms of Work (ToW) Management Ramp-Up Governance & Enablement Projects Integrated Planning, Ramp-Up & CapEx Management Resource Control & Business Performance Key Responsibilities As the successful candidate, your responsibilities will include: Ensuring projects are supported by strong project management expertise, applying appropriate project and programme management structures, governance, and best practices across multiple workstreams. Working closely with project leaders and wider project organisations on a day-to-day basis. Promoting the understanding and adoption of project management best practices through coaching, awareness sessions, and constructive challenge where required. Tailoring project management methods and tools in line with established standards and project requirements. Supporting effective communication and stakeholder management to ensure alignment across interfacing projects and operational teams. Promoting Agile ways of working and acting as Scrum Master where required. Developing end-to-end project plans and managing all changes against approved baselines, including the identification of Earned Value Management (EVM) milestones and critical paths. Monitoring performance against plan throughout the project lifecycle, identifying potential deviations, and recommending preventive or corrective actions to support informed decision-making. Driving the Risk & Opportunity Management process in line with project requirements, maintaining associated registers and providing regular status updates to key stakeholders. Collaborating with Finance teams to assess project progress against costs incurred and time expended. Producing and publishing management reports, developing KPIs and dashboards, and supporting project reviews, operational meetings, and governance activities. Implementing digital solutions to improve reporting, KPI generation, planning, and business performance visibility. Leveraging advanced business intelligence and planning tools to improve transparency, reduce manual processes, and support more effective decision-making. This role may involve occasional business travel, and candidates should be willing to travel as required. Skills & Experience Skills Strong facilitation skills with the ability to lead, coach, motivate, and enable teams. Excellent data management, reporting, and visualisation capabilities. Strong communication skills with the ability to listen, understand, and respond constructively. Proven ability to negotiate, influence stakeholders, and manage conflict effectively. Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-changing environment. Results-driven with a proactive mindset and confidence to challenge when appropriate. A genuine interest in driving continuous improvement and new ways of working. Experience & Qualifications Degree qualified in Engineering, Project Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline. Minimum of 5-10 years of professional experience. Proven project management experience within a complex organisational environment. Experience working across at least two business functions, such as Procurement, Engineering, ICT, Quality, Supply Chain, or Operations. Good understanding of aerospace manufacturing and/or engineering environments. Experience working with suppliers and external stakeholders. Knowledge of relevant European regulations and compliance requirements, including substance regulations such as REACH. Professional Project Management certification, such as PMP , PRINCE2 , or equivalent. Good working knowledge of a range of project management systems and business tools. Experience applying Agile project management methodologies, including Scrum and SAFe. Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to engage effectively across multiple functions and disciplines. Fluent English required. Additional language skills in German, French, and/or Chinese would be advantageous.
Aug 13, 2026
Contractor
Project Management Business Partner Location: Broughton Duration: 12-Month Contract Hours: 35 Hours per Week Rates: £40.18 per hour Umbrella / £30.03 per hour PAYE Overview An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a professional Project Management team supporting a major aerospace manufacturing programme. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving project management excellence, governance, methodologies, and tools across multiple programme streams and locations. Reporting directly to the Head of the Project Management Office, you will support programme teams in all aspects of professional project management to achieve time, cost, and performance objectives. The primary focus of the role will be Change Control and Modification Implementation, although experience across the following areas would be highly beneficial: Work Package Management & Terms of Work (ToW) Management Ramp-Up Governance & Enablement Projects Integrated Planning, Ramp-Up & CapEx Management Resource Control & Business Performance Key Responsibilities As the successful candidate, your responsibilities will include: Ensuring projects are supported by strong project management expertise, applying appropriate project and programme management structures, governance, and best practices across multiple workstreams. Working closely with project leaders and wider project organisations on a day-to-day basis. Promoting the understanding and adoption of project management best practices through coaching, awareness sessions, and constructive challenge where required. Tailoring project management methods and tools in line with established standards and project requirements. Supporting effective communication and stakeholder management to ensure alignment across interfacing projects and operational teams. Promoting Agile ways of working and acting as Scrum Master where required. Developing end-to-end project plans and managing all changes against approved baselines, including the identification of Earned Value Management (EVM) milestones and critical paths. Monitoring performance against plan throughout the project lifecycle, identifying potential deviations, and recommending preventive or corrective actions to support informed decision-making. Driving the Risk & Opportunity Management process in line with project requirements, maintaining associated registers and providing regular status updates to key stakeholders. Collaborating with Finance teams to assess project progress against costs incurred and time expended. Producing and publishing management reports, developing KPIs and dashboards, and supporting project reviews, operational meetings, and governance activities. Implementing digital solutions to improve reporting, KPI generation, planning, and business performance visibility. Leveraging advanced business intelligence and planning tools to improve transparency, reduce manual processes, and support more effective decision-making. This role may involve occasional business travel, and candidates should be willing to travel as required. Skills & Experience Skills Strong facilitation skills with the ability to lead, coach, motivate, and enable teams. Excellent data management, reporting, and visualisation capabilities. Strong communication skills with the ability to listen, understand, and respond constructively. Proven ability to negotiate, influence stakeholders, and manage conflict effectively. Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-changing environment. Results-driven with a proactive mindset and confidence to challenge when appropriate. A genuine interest in driving continuous improvement and new ways of working. Experience & Qualifications Degree qualified in Engineering, Project Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline. Minimum of 5-10 years of professional experience. Proven project management experience within a complex organisational environment. Experience working across at least two business functions, such as Procurement, Engineering, ICT, Quality, Supply Chain, or Operations. Good understanding of aerospace manufacturing and/or engineering environments. Experience working with suppliers and external stakeholders. Knowledge of relevant European regulations and compliance requirements, including substance regulations such as REACH. Professional Project Management certification, such as PMP , PRINCE2 , or equivalent. Good working knowledge of a range of project management systems and business tools. Experience applying Agile project management methodologies, including Scrum and SAFe. Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to engage effectively across multiple functions and disciplines. Fluent English required. Additional language skills in German, French, and/or Chinese would be advantageous.
Planner Leading RC Frames & Groundworks Contractor Bracken Recruitment are currently recruiting an experienced Project Planner for one of our clients who are working on various multi-million-pound RC Frames & Groundworks projects in London & South East. This would suit someone from a Civil Engineering background and with previous experience working with a principal contractor on major projects. Our client is a respected RC Frames & Groundworks Contractor delivering projects that are time and safety critical within the Civil Engineering sector. The successful candidate will be required to travel internationally on a regular basis. Skills & Experience: Project Planning using P6 Project Progress Measuring & Monitoring Project Progress Reporting Progress Monitoring Measure quantities 5 years previous experience planning within Civil Engineering Computer literate with MS Office & Primavera Strong communication Skills Qualifications: CSCS Degree in Civil Engineering or the equivalent Please contact Steve Lee on Mobile: (phone number removed) or Email: (url removed) for further information.
Aug 13, 2026
Full time
Planner Leading RC Frames & Groundworks Contractor Bracken Recruitment are currently recruiting an experienced Project Planner for one of our clients who are working on various multi-million-pound RC Frames & Groundworks projects in London & South East. This would suit someone from a Civil Engineering background and with previous experience working with a principal contractor on major projects. Our client is a respected RC Frames & Groundworks Contractor delivering projects that are time and safety critical within the Civil Engineering sector. The successful candidate will be required to travel internationally on a regular basis. Skills & Experience: Project Planning using P6 Project Progress Measuring & Monitoring Project Progress Reporting Progress Monitoring Measure quantities 5 years previous experience planning within Civil Engineering Computer literate with MS Office & Primavera Strong communication Skills Qualifications: CSCS Degree in Civil Engineering or the equivalent Please contact Steve Lee on Mobile: (phone number removed) or Email: (url removed) for further information.
Part Time HR Advisor Location: Stonehouse, Gloucestershire Salary: Up to £42,000 per annum pro rata Job Type: Permanent The Company Our client is a well-established SME manufacturing business supplying high-quality products to customers across a range of sectors. As part of their continued growth and operational development, we are looking for an experienced HR Advisor to join the team and play a key role in supporting both our people and the wider business. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive HR professional who enjoys working in a hands-on manufacturing environment where the majority of HR activity is managed in-house, with support from an external HR partner for complex escalations and specialist advice when required. The Role Reporting to the senior leadership team, you will be responsible for delivering a comprehensive HR service across the business. You will provide practical, commercially focused HR support to managers and employees while helping to drive continuous improvement in HR processes and systems. Key Responsibilities Provide day-to-day HR advice and guidance to managers and employees. Support employee relations matters including absence management, performance management, disciplinary and grievance processes. Manage recruitment activities including advertising, interviewing coordination, onboarding and induction. Maintain accurate HR records and ensure compliance with employment legislation and company policies. Review and develop HR policies, procedures and best practices. Support learning and development initiatives across the business. Produce HR reports, metrics and management information. Assist with payroll-related administration and employee benefits coordination. Support continuous improvement initiatives across HR processes and systems. Liaise with the external HR consultancy for complex casework, legal updates and escalation support where appropriate. About You We are looking for a confident and organised HR professional who is comfortable operating in a busy SME manufacturing environment. Essential: Previous experience in a generalist HR Advisor or similar HR role. Strong understanding of UK employment law and HR best practice. Experience supporting employee relations cases. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities. Good IT skills, including HR systems and Microsoft Office applications. Desirable: CIPD Level 5 qualification (preferred). Previous experience within a manufacturing, engineering or industrial environment . What We Offer Competitive salary of up to £42,000 per annum pro rata. Permanent position within a stable and growing SME manufacturing business. Opportunity to make a real impact within the organisation. Supportive and collaborative working environment. Ongoing professional development opportunities.
Aug 13, 2026
Full time
Part Time HR Advisor Location: Stonehouse, Gloucestershire Salary: Up to £42,000 per annum pro rata Job Type: Permanent The Company Our client is a well-established SME manufacturing business supplying high-quality products to customers across a range of sectors. As part of their continued growth and operational development, we are looking for an experienced HR Advisor to join the team and play a key role in supporting both our people and the wider business. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive HR professional who enjoys working in a hands-on manufacturing environment where the majority of HR activity is managed in-house, with support from an external HR partner for complex escalations and specialist advice when required. The Role Reporting to the senior leadership team, you will be responsible for delivering a comprehensive HR service across the business. You will provide practical, commercially focused HR support to managers and employees while helping to drive continuous improvement in HR processes and systems. Key Responsibilities Provide day-to-day HR advice and guidance to managers and employees. Support employee relations matters including absence management, performance management, disciplinary and grievance processes. Manage recruitment activities including advertising, interviewing coordination, onboarding and induction. Maintain accurate HR records and ensure compliance with employment legislation and company policies. Review and develop HR policies, procedures and best practices. Support learning and development initiatives across the business. Produce HR reports, metrics and management information. Assist with payroll-related administration and employee benefits coordination. Support continuous improvement initiatives across HR processes and systems. Liaise with the external HR consultancy for complex casework, legal updates and escalation support where appropriate. About You We are looking for a confident and organised HR professional who is comfortable operating in a busy SME manufacturing environment. Essential: Previous experience in a generalist HR Advisor or similar HR role. Strong understanding of UK employment law and HR best practice. Experience supporting employee relations cases. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities. Good IT skills, including HR systems and Microsoft Office applications. Desirable: CIPD Level 5 qualification (preferred). Previous experience within a manufacturing, engineering or industrial environment . What We Offer Competitive salary of up to £42,000 per annum pro rata. Permanent position within a stable and growing SME manufacturing business. Opportunity to make a real impact within the organisation. Supportive and collaborative working environment. Ongoing professional development opportunities.
Safety-Critical Software Engineer Oxfordshire, UK Hybrid (3 days a week onsite) Permanent An exciting opportunity has arisen to join an innovative engineering company developing advanced safety and assurance technologies for autonomous and AI-enabled systems operating within highly regulated environments. As autonomous technologies become more widely adopted across aerospace, defence and mission-critical applications, the need for robust, certifiable software has never been greater. This organisation is developing high-integrity software platforms that provide runtime assurance, safety monitoring and protection functions for next-generation autonomous systems. Working alongside leading organisations within aerospace, defence and autonomy, you will be part of a highly specialised engineering team responsible for developing embedded software that supports the safe deployment of autonomous technologies. The position offers the opportunity to work on advanced safety-critical platforms that are helping shape the future of autonomous aviation and trusted AI systems. Key Responsibilities: Design and develop safety-critical embedded software for autonomous platforms Develop software components that provide runtime assurance and safety monitoring capabilities Contribute to the development of high-integrity software solutions for regulated environments Support the software architecture and design of certifiable autonomous systems Work closely with verification, validation and certification teams to ensure compliance objectives are achieved Support the development of software suitable for high-assurance and safety-critical applications Integrate software across mission systems, flight control systems and safety functions Participate in software safety analysis and design assurance activities Contribute to the evolution of platform capabilities from development through to deployment Support continuous improvement of software engineering processes and standards Key Skills Strong background in embedded software engineering Experience developing software using C, C++, Ada or similar programming languages Experience working within safety-critical environments Understanding of high-integrity software development processes Knowledge of real-time and embedded systems Experience working within regulated development environments Understanding of software verification and validation methodologies Strong debugging, problem-solving and analytical skills Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary engineering teams Desirable Skills: Ada or SPARK Ada development experience Experience developing software to DO-178C or similar safety-critical standards Aerospace, defence or autonomous systems background Experience working within ISO 26262 or IEC 61508 environments Flight control systems, avionics or mission-critical software experience Experience supporting UAV, UAS, drone or eVTOL programmes Runtime assurance or autonomy assurance system development Knowledge of ROS, ROS2, MAVLink, PX4, ArduPilot or similar autonomy frameworks Model-based development experience Formal methods or mathematically verified software development experience Understanding of software certification processes within regulated industries What You Get In Return: Flexible hybrid working (3 days per week onsite) Opportunity to work on cutting-edge autonomous and AI-enabled technologies Exposure to advanced embedded software development within safety-critical environments Professional development within a highly specialised engineering team Opportunity to work alongside industry experts across autonomy, aerospace and defence Involvement in technology supporting the future deployment of autonomous aircraft and intelligent systems The chance to work on genuinely innovative products solving complex safety and assurance challenges Interested? Please submit your CV to Chrissie Rehman at DCS Recruitment via the link provided. Alternatively email me on (url removed) INDTECH DCS Recruitment and all associated companies are committed to creating a working environment where diversity is celebrated and everyone is treated fairly, regardless of gender, gender identity, disability, ethnic origin, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital or transgender status, age, or nationality
Aug 13, 2026
Full time
Safety-Critical Software Engineer Oxfordshire, UK Hybrid (3 days a week onsite) Permanent An exciting opportunity has arisen to join an innovative engineering company developing advanced safety and assurance technologies for autonomous and AI-enabled systems operating within highly regulated environments. As autonomous technologies become more widely adopted across aerospace, defence and mission-critical applications, the need for robust, certifiable software has never been greater. This organisation is developing high-integrity software platforms that provide runtime assurance, safety monitoring and protection functions for next-generation autonomous systems. Working alongside leading organisations within aerospace, defence and autonomy, you will be part of a highly specialised engineering team responsible for developing embedded software that supports the safe deployment of autonomous technologies. The position offers the opportunity to work on advanced safety-critical platforms that are helping shape the future of autonomous aviation and trusted AI systems. Key Responsibilities: Design and develop safety-critical embedded software for autonomous platforms Develop software components that provide runtime assurance and safety monitoring capabilities Contribute to the development of high-integrity software solutions for regulated environments Support the software architecture and design of certifiable autonomous systems Work closely with verification, validation and certification teams to ensure compliance objectives are achieved Support the development of software suitable for high-assurance and safety-critical applications Integrate software across mission systems, flight control systems and safety functions Participate in software safety analysis and design assurance activities Contribute to the evolution of platform capabilities from development through to deployment Support continuous improvement of software engineering processes and standards Key Skills Strong background in embedded software engineering Experience developing software using C, C++, Ada or similar programming languages Experience working within safety-critical environments Understanding of high-integrity software development processes Knowledge of real-time and embedded systems Experience working within regulated development environments Understanding of software verification and validation methodologies Strong debugging, problem-solving and analytical skills Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary engineering teams Desirable Skills: Ada or SPARK Ada development experience Experience developing software to DO-178C or similar safety-critical standards Aerospace, defence or autonomous systems background Experience working within ISO 26262 or IEC 61508 environments Flight control systems, avionics or mission-critical software experience Experience supporting UAV, UAS, drone or eVTOL programmes Runtime assurance or autonomy assurance system development Knowledge of ROS, ROS2, MAVLink, PX4, ArduPilot or similar autonomy frameworks Model-based development experience Formal methods or mathematically verified software development experience Understanding of software certification processes within regulated industries What You Get In Return: Flexible hybrid working (3 days per week onsite) Opportunity to work on cutting-edge autonomous and AI-enabled technologies Exposure to advanced embedded software development within safety-critical environments Professional development within a highly specialised engineering team Opportunity to work alongside industry experts across autonomy, aerospace and defence Involvement in technology supporting the future deployment of autonomous aircraft and intelligent systems The chance to work on genuinely innovative products solving complex safety and assurance challenges Interested? Please submit your CV to Chrissie Rehman at DCS Recruitment via the link provided. Alternatively email me on (url removed) INDTECH DCS Recruitment and all associated companies are committed to creating a working environment where diversity is celebrated and everyone is treated fairly, regardless of gender, gender identity, disability, ethnic origin, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital or transgender status, age, or nationality
Planning and Scheduling Manager - EV Chargepoints - Field Service Operations Salary: 34,000 plus bonus, OTE 36-38k per annum Permanent, Full-Time Location: UK Operations About the Role An exciting opportunity for you to broaden your skills and contribute to the green revolution. This is the perfect time to make the move into this forward thinking and fast-growing sector of the Electrical and Renewables industry. We are working with the industry leader, with a vision to change the way people drive. They have made it their mission to install a charging point everywhere you park. To make that vision a reality we need the best talent in the industry - a vision Search Energy are proud to support. We are looking for a highly organised, proactive and solutions-focused Planning and Scheduling Manager to join our growing operations team. This is a pivotal role at the heart of the business, responsible for ensuring our team of planners and schedulers are supporting the field management team and field engineers to be in the right place, at the right time, with the right information and resources to deliver an exceptional service to our customers. You will supervise the positively impact the planning and scheduling of new installations, planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive and remedial works, service visits, and urgent breakdowns across the UK. You'll work with your team to balance forward planning with real-time operational demands, continually review and adapting schedules to maximise engineer productivity, minimise travel time and ensure all work is completed within agreed customer timescales and SLAs. Working closely with your team, the Field Ops Managers, Engineering Teams, customers, contractors and other internal stakeholders, you will be a central point of communication and play a key role in keeping day-to-day operations running smoothly. If you enjoy problem-solving, working with data, coordinating people and resources, and making quick, informed decisions in a fast-paced environment, this could be an excellent opportunity for you. Key Responsibilities Planning & Scheduling Manage the team to deliver the most effective planning and scheduling service for Installations, PPM, reactive, remedial and other field service works in line with contractual frequencies, priorities and customer requirements. Ensure the team are allocating jobs to the most appropriate engineer based on location, skills, availability, workload and priority. Help the team focus on optimising engineer diaries and travel routes to reduce travel time and maximise productive working hours. Balance workloads effectively to ensure resources are used efficiently. Build and maintain daily, weekly and longer-term work plans. Ensure planned and reactive works are scheduled within agreed SLAs and contractual timescales. Ensure the team are continually reviewing and adjusting schedules throughout the day in response to emergencies, delays, cancellations, access issues and changing priorities. Coordinate subcontractors and external resources where required. Ensure completed works, cancellations, access issues and customer requests are accurately recorded and schedules remain up to date. Identify and escalate potential scheduling risks, service issues or resource constraints to the management team. Engineer Coordination Act as an escalation point for engineers throughout the working day. Ensure the team provide engineers with accurate job instructions, customer details, site contacts, access information and any specific requirements. Support team to ensure engineers have the information, tools, parts and resources required to complete their work effectively. Monitor team progress and proactively adjust schedules where necessary. Identify and resolve scheduling conflicts quickly and effectively. Ensure team keep engineers and ops managers informed of changes to appointments, priorities and customer requirements. Customer & Stakeholder Communication Handle any customer escalations or complaints regarding scheduling / planning service. Ensure team are notifying customers promptly and professionally of delays, changes or rescheduled visits. Respond to scheduling enquiries and manage customer expectations effectively. Build positive customer relationships through clear, professional and proactive communication. Coordinate effectively with your team, ops managers, engineers, contractors, customers and internal teams to ensure smooth delivery of services. Data, Performance & Continuous Improvement Use operational data and system information to support planning and decision-making. Monitor and contribute to reporting on key operational measures such as engineer utilisation, scheduling efficiency, productivity and first-time fix performance. Identify trends, recurring issues and opportunities to improve operational performance. Recommend improvements to scheduling processes, workflows and systems. Support the development and improvement of planning tools and processes. Work closely with the management team and wider operations team to improve engineer utilisation, customer service and overall efficiency. About You We're looking for someone who is highly organised, commercially aware and confident managing competing priorities. You will be comfortable working in a fast-paced operational environment where plans can change quickly, and decisions need to be made calmly and effectively. Essential Skills & Experience Previous experience in a supervisory or management capacity with planning, scheduling, coordination, logistics or workflow management teams. Excellent organisational and time-management skills. Strong ability to prioritise workloads and manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Excellent geographical awareness and confidence with route planning. Strong IT skills and confidence using Microsoft Outlook, Excel and business management systems. Ability to quickly learn and use scheduling and field service management software. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy. Ability to analyse information and use operational data to make effective decisions. Ability to remain calm, proactive and solution-focused under pressure. Professional, customer-focused approach. Ability to communicate effectively with engineers, customers, contractors and internal stakeholders. Desirable Experience Experience within engineering, facilities management, utilities, wastewater, water hygiene, HVAC, telecoms, transport/logistics or another field service environment. Experience of managing a team who are responsible for coordinating multiple mobile engineers or field-based teams. Previous experience of PPM scheduling and preventative maintenance programmes. Understanding of SLAs, contractual service requirements and operational KPIs. Experience using route optimisation, CRM or field service management systems. Why Join Us? This is an exciting opportunity to become a key part of our operations team and make a genuine impact on how effectively our services are delivered. You'll have the opportunity to: Play a central role in a busy and growing operation. Contribute to the drive for sustainability in the UK. Make a measurable difference to engineer productivity and customer satisfaction. Develop your supervisory skills within a planning, scheduling and operational management environment. Work closely with experienced engineering and operational teams. Help shape and improve our scheduling processes and systems. Take ownership of your workload and contribute ideas that improve the way we operate. We value people who are proactive, dependable, organised and always looking for a better way of doing things. If you are a confident planner who enjoys solving problems, coordinating people and keeping operations moving, we would love to hear from you. Salary: 34,000 plus bonus OT 36,000 - 38,000 per annum Additional benefits; EV Salary Sacrifice Scheme, Pension, Life Insurance, Employee wellbeing and retail discounts, 21 days holiday, rising 1 per year. Holiday purchase scheme. Experience: Planning and Scheduling Manager experience: 2 years preferred Successful candidates will be contacted w/c 31st August Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.
Aug 13, 2026
Full time
Planning and Scheduling Manager - EV Chargepoints - Field Service Operations Salary: 34,000 plus bonus, OTE 36-38k per annum Permanent, Full-Time Location: UK Operations About the Role An exciting opportunity for you to broaden your skills and contribute to the green revolution. This is the perfect time to make the move into this forward thinking and fast-growing sector of the Electrical and Renewables industry. We are working with the industry leader, with a vision to change the way people drive. They have made it their mission to install a charging point everywhere you park. To make that vision a reality we need the best talent in the industry - a vision Search Energy are proud to support. We are looking for a highly organised, proactive and solutions-focused Planning and Scheduling Manager to join our growing operations team. This is a pivotal role at the heart of the business, responsible for ensuring our team of planners and schedulers are supporting the field management team and field engineers to be in the right place, at the right time, with the right information and resources to deliver an exceptional service to our customers. You will supervise the positively impact the planning and scheduling of new installations, planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive and remedial works, service visits, and urgent breakdowns across the UK. You'll work with your team to balance forward planning with real-time operational demands, continually review and adapting schedules to maximise engineer productivity, minimise travel time and ensure all work is completed within agreed customer timescales and SLAs. Working closely with your team, the Field Ops Managers, Engineering Teams, customers, contractors and other internal stakeholders, you will be a central point of communication and play a key role in keeping day-to-day operations running smoothly. If you enjoy problem-solving, working with data, coordinating people and resources, and making quick, informed decisions in a fast-paced environment, this could be an excellent opportunity for you. Key Responsibilities Planning & Scheduling Manage the team to deliver the most effective planning and scheduling service for Installations, PPM, reactive, remedial and other field service works in line with contractual frequencies, priorities and customer requirements. Ensure the team are allocating jobs to the most appropriate engineer based on location, skills, availability, workload and priority. Help the team focus on optimising engineer diaries and travel routes to reduce travel time and maximise productive working hours. Balance workloads effectively to ensure resources are used efficiently. Build and maintain daily, weekly and longer-term work plans. Ensure planned and reactive works are scheduled within agreed SLAs and contractual timescales. Ensure the team are continually reviewing and adjusting schedules throughout the day in response to emergencies, delays, cancellations, access issues and changing priorities. Coordinate subcontractors and external resources where required. Ensure completed works, cancellations, access issues and customer requests are accurately recorded and schedules remain up to date. Identify and escalate potential scheduling risks, service issues or resource constraints to the management team. Engineer Coordination Act as an escalation point for engineers throughout the working day. Ensure the team provide engineers with accurate job instructions, customer details, site contacts, access information and any specific requirements. Support team to ensure engineers have the information, tools, parts and resources required to complete their work effectively. Monitor team progress and proactively adjust schedules where necessary. Identify and resolve scheduling conflicts quickly and effectively. Ensure team keep engineers and ops managers informed of changes to appointments, priorities and customer requirements. Customer & Stakeholder Communication Handle any customer escalations or complaints regarding scheduling / planning service. Ensure team are notifying customers promptly and professionally of delays, changes or rescheduled visits. Respond to scheduling enquiries and manage customer expectations effectively. Build positive customer relationships through clear, professional and proactive communication. Coordinate effectively with your team, ops managers, engineers, contractors, customers and internal teams to ensure smooth delivery of services. Data, Performance & Continuous Improvement Use operational data and system information to support planning and decision-making. Monitor and contribute to reporting on key operational measures such as engineer utilisation, scheduling efficiency, productivity and first-time fix performance. Identify trends, recurring issues and opportunities to improve operational performance. Recommend improvements to scheduling processes, workflows and systems. Support the development and improvement of planning tools and processes. Work closely with the management team and wider operations team to improve engineer utilisation, customer service and overall efficiency. About You We're looking for someone who is highly organised, commercially aware and confident managing competing priorities. You will be comfortable working in a fast-paced operational environment where plans can change quickly, and decisions need to be made calmly and effectively. Essential Skills & Experience Previous experience in a supervisory or management capacity with planning, scheduling, coordination, logistics or workflow management teams. Excellent organisational and time-management skills. Strong ability to prioritise workloads and manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Excellent geographical awareness and confidence with route planning. Strong IT skills and confidence using Microsoft Outlook, Excel and business management systems. Ability to quickly learn and use scheduling and field service management software. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy. Ability to analyse information and use operational data to make effective decisions. Ability to remain calm, proactive and solution-focused under pressure. Professional, customer-focused approach. Ability to communicate effectively with engineers, customers, contractors and internal stakeholders. Desirable Experience Experience within engineering, facilities management, utilities, wastewater, water hygiene, HVAC, telecoms, transport/logistics or another field service environment. Experience of managing a team who are responsible for coordinating multiple mobile engineers or field-based teams. Previous experience of PPM scheduling and preventative maintenance programmes. Understanding of SLAs, contractual service requirements and operational KPIs. Experience using route optimisation, CRM or field service management systems. Why Join Us? This is an exciting opportunity to become a key part of our operations team and make a genuine impact on how effectively our services are delivered. You'll have the opportunity to: Play a central role in a busy and growing operation. Contribute to the drive for sustainability in the UK. Make a measurable difference to engineer productivity and customer satisfaction. Develop your supervisory skills within a planning, scheduling and operational management environment. Work closely with experienced engineering and operational teams. Help shape and improve our scheduling processes and systems. Take ownership of your workload and contribute ideas that improve the way we operate. We value people who are proactive, dependable, organised and always looking for a better way of doing things. If you are a confident planner who enjoys solving problems, coordinating people and keeping operations moving, we would love to hear from you. Salary: 34,000 plus bonus OT 36,000 - 38,000 per annum Additional benefits; EV Salary Sacrifice Scheme, Pension, Life Insurance, Employee wellbeing and retail discounts, 21 days holiday, rising 1 per year. Holiday purchase scheme. Experience: Planning and Scheduling Manager experience: 2 years preferred Successful candidates will be contacted w/c 31st August Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.
From the Flightline to the Classroom Ready to pass on your knowledge? This is a standout opportunity for experienced aviation engineers ? particularly those from the Armed Forces ? to transition into a rewarding instructor role, shaping the next generation of engineers across Europe's leading maintenance organisations click apply for full job details
Aug 13, 2026
Full time
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Logic360 HGV / GSE Engineer Aviation Sector Location: Gatwick Airport (LGW) Position: Full-Time Permanent Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday (Flexible on hours) Salary: Competitive Package Logic 360 is working in partnership with a leading aviation services provider to recruit experienced HGV / GSE Engineers to support operations across key UK airport locations. This is a hands-on, technical role within a fast-paced airside environment, offering long-term stability and the opportunity to work on specialist ground support equipment. The Role You will be responsible for the servicing, maintenance and repair of a wide range of ground support and heavy vehicle equipment, ensuring operational readiness and compliance within a safety-critical environment. Key duties include: Carrying out servicing, maintenance and repair of ground support equipment and heavy vehicles Completing all job documentation accurately and to a high standard Delivering a professional and customer-focused service Ensuring full compliance with Health & Safety legislation and site procedures Supporting planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schedules Diagnosing mechanical and electrical faults efficiently Working collaboratively with operational teams to maintain fleet availability About the Employer Our client is a well-established operator within the aviation sector, supporting airport operations through specialist equipment, engineering services, and fleet management solutions. With a strong presence across multiple UK locations, they are known for delivering high standards of service, investing in their people, and maintaining modern, well-managed equipment fleets. This is an opportunity to join a business that offers stability, structured operations, and a long-term approach to workforce development What We re Looking For We re looking for experienced engineers who can operate confidently in a regulated, high-security environment: Proven experience in HGV or heavy plant maintenance Strong mechanical and electrical diagnostic skills Relevant engineering qualification (e.g. City & Guilds or equivalent) HGV Class 1 Licence (desirable but not essential depending on experience) Ability to provide a 5-year checkable work history (for airside clearance) Willingness to complete required compliance checks and airport training A proactive, reliable approach with strong attention to detail Salary and Benefits Basic Salary: £47,047.50 Shift Allowance: £1,400 London Weighting: £500 Bonus scheme Pension contribution Increasing annual leave entitlement with service Life assurance Employee wellbeing support and benefits platform Full Airside Pass security clearance On-site parking How to Apply: If you would like to be considered for this opportunity, we want to hear from you! Please send your CV to (url removed) or apply through our website at Logic 360 Group Recruitment done differently. Representation & Compliance Logic 360 Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. By applying for this role, you consent to Logic 360 processing and storing your data in accordance with our privacy policy. Due to the nature of this role, successful candidates will be required to complete full compliance checks, including employment history verification and security clearance relevant to working within an airport environment. INDAUT
Aug 13, 2026
Full time
Logic360 HGV / GSE Engineer Aviation Sector Location: Gatwick Airport (LGW) Position: Full-Time Permanent Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday (Flexible on hours) Salary: Competitive Package Logic 360 is working in partnership with a leading aviation services provider to recruit experienced HGV / GSE Engineers to support operations across key UK airport locations. This is a hands-on, technical role within a fast-paced airside environment, offering long-term stability and the opportunity to work on specialist ground support equipment. The Role You will be responsible for the servicing, maintenance and repair of a wide range of ground support and heavy vehicle equipment, ensuring operational readiness and compliance within a safety-critical environment. Key duties include: Carrying out servicing, maintenance and repair of ground support equipment and heavy vehicles Completing all job documentation accurately and to a high standard Delivering a professional and customer-focused service Ensuring full compliance with Health & Safety legislation and site procedures Supporting planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schedules Diagnosing mechanical and electrical faults efficiently Working collaboratively with operational teams to maintain fleet availability About the Employer Our client is a well-established operator within the aviation sector, supporting airport operations through specialist equipment, engineering services, and fleet management solutions. With a strong presence across multiple UK locations, they are known for delivering high standards of service, investing in their people, and maintaining modern, well-managed equipment fleets. This is an opportunity to join a business that offers stability, structured operations, and a long-term approach to workforce development What We re Looking For We re looking for experienced engineers who can operate confidently in a regulated, high-security environment: Proven experience in HGV or heavy plant maintenance Strong mechanical and electrical diagnostic skills Relevant engineering qualification (e.g. City & Guilds or equivalent) HGV Class 1 Licence (desirable but not essential depending on experience) Ability to provide a 5-year checkable work history (for airside clearance) Willingness to complete required compliance checks and airport training A proactive, reliable approach with strong attention to detail Salary and Benefits Basic Salary: £47,047.50 Shift Allowance: £1,400 London Weighting: £500 Bonus scheme Pension contribution Increasing annual leave entitlement with service Life assurance Employee wellbeing support and benefits platform Full Airside Pass security clearance On-site parking How to Apply: If you would like to be considered for this opportunity, we want to hear from you! Please send your CV to (url removed) or apply through our website at Logic 360 Group Recruitment done differently. Representation & Compliance Logic 360 Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. By applying for this role, you consent to Logic 360 processing and storing your data in accordance with our privacy policy. Due to the nature of this role, successful candidates will be required to complete full compliance checks, including employment history verification and security clearance relevant to working within an airport environment. INDAUT
Electronics Engineer - PCB Design Kent £45-50k Experienced Electronics Engineer required to join the development team with a leading consumer goods company to work on Smart connected products. Role Design and development of electronics (PCBs) and creating associated documents, diagrams, schematics etc. Testing of new / prototype electronics and fault finding of existing products. Work on projects and products from initial concept / prototype through to production and support. Devise and perform test procedures and plans. Research new technologies to support development of Smart products. Candidate Essential Degree, HND, HNC in Electronics Engineering or closely related subject. Minimum of 3 years experience working in electronics development outside of academia. PCB layout and schematic design ideally using Altium Designer software. Experience in electro-mechanical design for small to medium volume manufacturing. Hands on skills including, soldering, fault finding to component level and use of lab equipment such as oscilloscopes and multimeters. Desirable Embedded programming experience. Knowledge of high voltage PWM and stepper motor controls. Familiarity with 3DX, Ideagen or other similar management tools.
Aug 13, 2026
Full time
Electronics Engineer - PCB Design Kent £45-50k Experienced Electronics Engineer required to join the development team with a leading consumer goods company to work on Smart connected products. Role Design and development of electronics (PCBs) and creating associated documents, diagrams, schematics etc. Testing of new / prototype electronics and fault finding of existing products. Work on projects and products from initial concept / prototype through to production and support. Devise and perform test procedures and plans. Research new technologies to support development of Smart products. Candidate Essential Degree, HND, HNC in Electronics Engineering or closely related subject. Minimum of 3 years experience working in electronics development outside of academia. PCB layout and schematic design ideally using Altium Designer software. Experience in electro-mechanical design for small to medium volume manufacturing. Hands on skills including, soldering, fault finding to component level and use of lab equipment such as oscilloscopes and multimeters. Desirable Embedded programming experience. Knowledge of high voltage PWM and stepper motor controls. Familiarity with 3DX, Ideagen or other similar management tools.
Tempting Recruitment are working alongside our client, a international law firm, who are looking to recruit an experienced Patent Litigation Associate to join their team based in Central London. JOB DETAILS WORK TYPE: Permanent WORK PATTERN: Full Time LOCATION: London JOB ROLE An established international law firm is seeking a talented IP litigator to join its growing London practice. This is an opportunity to work within a highly regarded, collaborative patent litigation team, acting on complex and high-value contentious matters before the UK courts and supporting cross-border disputes involving leading international businesses. You will take an active role in UK patent litigation, working closely with colleagues and clients on technically complex disputes. The role offers exposure to a broad range of intellectual property matters and the opportunity to contribute to multi-jurisdictional litigation strategies. JOB DESCRIPTION The duties and responsibilities of the role will include: Running and supporting UK patent litigation, including technical analysis, evidence, strategy and case management. Advising on patent enforcement, validity, infringement and freedom-to-operate matters. Working with international colleagues on coordinated disputes across the UK, US and Europe. Advising on other IP rights, including trade marks, copyright, designs, confidential information and passing off. Supporting transactional and broader advisory IP matters where appropriate. Building strong client relationships and contributing to business development. For more senior candidates, supervising and mentoring junior lawyers. THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE The successful candidate will have the following skills and competencies: Around 3 7 PQE , although applications from lawyers at other levels will be considered on merit. Strong experience in patent litigation, ideally gained within a leading international or specialist IP practice. A scientific or technical background, such as life sciences, chemistry, engineering, computer science or physics. Excellent analytical skills and the ability to engage confidently with complex technical subject matter. Strong drafting and communication skills, together with a commercially minded approach. Experience across other IP rights, particularly trade marks, designs or copyright, is highly desirable. Experience relating to pharmaceutical or medical devices regulation, including SPCs, regulatory data or market exclusivity rights, would be advantageous but is not essential. A collaborative approach, with the confidence to take ownership of matters while working effectively as part of a supportive team. Please be advised that only candidates that have the specific skills and experiences required for this role will be shortlisted and submitted to our client for review. HOW TO APPLY Hit the APPLY button or contact Josh Savage at Tempting Recruitment NOW.
Aug 13, 2026
Full time
Tempting Recruitment are working alongside our client, a international law firm, who are looking to recruit an experienced Patent Litigation Associate to join their team based in Central London. JOB DETAILS WORK TYPE: Permanent WORK PATTERN: Full Time LOCATION: London JOB ROLE An established international law firm is seeking a talented IP litigator to join its growing London practice. This is an opportunity to work within a highly regarded, collaborative patent litigation team, acting on complex and high-value contentious matters before the UK courts and supporting cross-border disputes involving leading international businesses. You will take an active role in UK patent litigation, working closely with colleagues and clients on technically complex disputes. The role offers exposure to a broad range of intellectual property matters and the opportunity to contribute to multi-jurisdictional litigation strategies. JOB DESCRIPTION The duties and responsibilities of the role will include: Running and supporting UK patent litigation, including technical analysis, evidence, strategy and case management. Advising on patent enforcement, validity, infringement and freedom-to-operate matters. Working with international colleagues on coordinated disputes across the UK, US and Europe. Advising on other IP rights, including trade marks, copyright, designs, confidential information and passing off. Supporting transactional and broader advisory IP matters where appropriate. Building strong client relationships and contributing to business development. For more senior candidates, supervising and mentoring junior lawyers. THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE The successful candidate will have the following skills and competencies: Around 3 7 PQE , although applications from lawyers at other levels will be considered on merit. Strong experience in patent litigation, ideally gained within a leading international or specialist IP practice. A scientific or technical background, such as life sciences, chemistry, engineering, computer science or physics. Excellent analytical skills and the ability to engage confidently with complex technical subject matter. Strong drafting and communication skills, together with a commercially minded approach. Experience across other IP rights, particularly trade marks, designs or copyright, is highly desirable. Experience relating to pharmaceutical or medical devices regulation, including SPCs, regulatory data or market exclusivity rights, would be advantageous but is not essential. A collaborative approach, with the confidence to take ownership of matters while working effectively as part of a supportive team. Please be advised that only candidates that have the specific skills and experiences required for this role will be shortlisted and submitted to our client for review. HOW TO APPLY Hit the APPLY button or contact Josh Savage at Tempting Recruitment NOW.
Head of Technical Reports (Geospatial) (Remote) £55,000 - £60,000 + Training + Company Benefits + Progression + Laptop Are you a Technical Reports Specialist from a Utility background looking to join an industry leading business who can expand your portfolio with multi million pound projects such as Historic Gravesend Pier and Lincoln Cathedral? Do you want to join an expanding business, currently tu click apply for full job details
Aug 13, 2026
Full time
Head of Technical Reports (Geospatial) (Remote) £55,000 - £60,000 + Training + Company Benefits + Progression + Laptop Are you a Technical Reports Specialist from a Utility background looking to join an industry leading business who can expand your portfolio with multi million pound projects such as Historic Gravesend Pier and Lincoln Cathedral? Do you want to join an expanding business, currently tu click apply for full job details
Job Description Materials Engineer Full Time Hybrid, 3 days in office Staff Grade Why join Rolls-Royce? At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere. By joining Rolls-Royce, you'll have the opportunity to work on world-class solutions, supported by a culture that believes individuality is our greatest strength, and all perspectives, experiences and backgrounds help us innovate and enable our high-performance culture. We currently have exciting opportunities for talented and enthusiastic Materials Engineers working in both our Materials Applications and Capability Acquisition teams. The roles are based in Bristol and will primarily support the Defence engine projects. The Materials Applications team is responsible for delivering design, development, manufacturing, testing and in-service Materials support to the Defence engine projects. The Materials Applications engineer role provides the opportunity to gain experience of the materials, processes, components and products produced by Rolls-Royce and its suppliers as well as developing key skills and competencies for further personal development. The Capability Acquisition team is responsible for developing cutting-edge materials technologies for the next generation of Rolls-Royce products. You will join a dynamic global Materials team and work in an environment that will allow you growth in developing your depth as a materials engineer and breadth through engagement and collaboration with other engineering disciplines across Rolls-Royce. Externally to Rolls-Royce you will manage effective working relationships with our suppliers, supply chain partners and University Technology Centres. What you will be doing: Materials Applications: To provide technical and expert materials advice across the Defence Bristol programmes Support design of test programmes and analysis of test programme data Investigate engineering development, production manufacturing and in-service issues using a structured analytical approach and presenting findings clearly and authoritatively Participate in continuous improvement projects Capability Acquisition: Providing technical materials advice with a focus on new design and new technology development. Leading technologies through the TRL journey including novel materials, manufacturing processes, models and analysis methods. Evaluate the effects of manufacturing processes on material performance. Support design of test programmes, analysis of test data and generating databases for supporting future product designs. Developing, writing, and maintaining materials and process specifications. Position qualifications: Bachelor's degree, Master's or PhD in Materials Science/Engineering or equivalent technical capability based on practical knowledge and experience. An ability to apply logical, analytical and innovative thinking to a range of technical problems. Excellent communication skills, both written and oral and the ability to build good working relationships across the business. Preferred requirements: Knowledge of the gas turbine and its components To work for the Rolls-Royce Defence business, an individual has to hold a Security Check clearance. Rolls-Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if you do not currently already have this in place. Due to the nature of work the business conducts and the protection of certain assets we can only progress applications from individuals who are a UK national or, in MOD and Government body approved cases, a dual national. Our vision is to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that shaped our history continues into our future. Our multi-year transformation programme aims to turn Rolls-Royce into a high-performing, competitive, resilient and growing company. Join us, and it can be your future vision too. Rolls-Royce are committed to being a respectful, inclusive, and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued, diverse perspectives fuel innovation, and everyone can thrive. As part of our selection process, candidates in certain locations may be asked to complete an online assessment, which can include cognitive and behavioural aptitude testing relevant to the role. If required, full instructions for the next steps will be provided. Job Category Engineering Materials Posting Date 05 Aug 2026; 00:08 Posting End Date 18 Aug 2026PandoLogic.
Aug 13, 2026
Full time
Job Description Materials Engineer Full Time Hybrid, 3 days in office Staff Grade Why join Rolls-Royce? At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere. By joining Rolls-Royce, you'll have the opportunity to work on world-class solutions, supported by a culture that believes individuality is our greatest strength, and all perspectives, experiences and backgrounds help us innovate and enable our high-performance culture. We currently have exciting opportunities for talented and enthusiastic Materials Engineers working in both our Materials Applications and Capability Acquisition teams. The roles are based in Bristol and will primarily support the Defence engine projects. The Materials Applications team is responsible for delivering design, development, manufacturing, testing and in-service Materials support to the Defence engine projects. The Materials Applications engineer role provides the opportunity to gain experience of the materials, processes, components and products produced by Rolls-Royce and its suppliers as well as developing key skills and competencies for further personal development. The Capability Acquisition team is responsible for developing cutting-edge materials technologies for the next generation of Rolls-Royce products. You will join a dynamic global Materials team and work in an environment that will allow you growth in developing your depth as a materials engineer and breadth through engagement and collaboration with other engineering disciplines across Rolls-Royce. Externally to Rolls-Royce you will manage effective working relationships with our suppliers, supply chain partners and University Technology Centres. What you will be doing: Materials Applications: To provide technical and expert materials advice across the Defence Bristol programmes Support design of test programmes and analysis of test programme data Investigate engineering development, production manufacturing and in-service issues using a structured analytical approach and presenting findings clearly and authoritatively Participate in continuous improvement projects Capability Acquisition: Providing technical materials advice with a focus on new design and new technology development. Leading technologies through the TRL journey including novel materials, manufacturing processes, models and analysis methods. Evaluate the effects of manufacturing processes on material performance. Support design of test programmes, analysis of test data and generating databases for supporting future product designs. Developing, writing, and maintaining materials and process specifications. Position qualifications: Bachelor's degree, Master's or PhD in Materials Science/Engineering or equivalent technical capability based on practical knowledge and experience. An ability to apply logical, analytical and innovative thinking to a range of technical problems. Excellent communication skills, both written and oral and the ability to build good working relationships across the business. Preferred requirements: Knowledge of the gas turbine and its components To work for the Rolls-Royce Defence business, an individual has to hold a Security Check clearance. Rolls-Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if you do not currently already have this in place. Due to the nature of work the business conducts and the protection of certain assets we can only progress applications from individuals who are a UK national or, in MOD and Government body approved cases, a dual national. Our vision is to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that shaped our history continues into our future. Our multi-year transformation programme aims to turn Rolls-Royce into a high-performing, competitive, resilient and growing company. Join us, and it can be your future vision too. Rolls-Royce are committed to being a respectful, inclusive, and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued, diverse perspectives fuel innovation, and everyone can thrive. As part of our selection process, candidates in certain locations may be asked to complete an online assessment, which can include cognitive and behavioural aptitude testing relevant to the role. If required, full instructions for the next steps will be provided. Job Category Engineering Materials Posting Date 05 Aug 2026; 00:08 Posting End Date 18 Aug 2026PandoLogic.
Job Title: Mechanical Fitter Location: Bolton, Bromley Cross Salary: Up to £18.00 per hour + Overtime + Working Away Uplift Shift: Days (Field-Based) Benefits: Company Van (Shared), Overtime, Expenses Covered When Working Away, Long-Term Progression The Opportunity A well-established and growing engineering business operating within the utilities sector is looking to strengthen its field team with the addition of an experienced Mechanical Fitter.This is a key hire with a clear succession plan in place, offering the opportunity to step into a senior, hands-on position and play a pivotal role in delivering critical work across UK infrastructure projects. The Role Lead a 2-person field team as the Mechanical Fitter on-site Carry out installation, maintenance and repair work on wastewater treatment facilities Take ownership of jobs from start to completion, ensuring high standards and efficiency Work closely with an experienced engineer Operate across multiple sites, with a strong focus on the utilities / wastewater sector Occasional working away (typically 3-4 days per week at times, with some longer stints during peak periods) Requirements 10+ years' experience as a Mechanical Fitter or similar Strong mechanical "hands-on" background Confident fault-finding and problem-solving ability in the field Experience with: Lifting & cranage operations Working at height Confined spaces Comfortable working in wastewater / utilities environments (majority of work) Engineering qualification (apprenticeship / NVQ / equivalent) desirable Why Apply? Step into a lead engineer position with real responsibility Join a stable, long-standing engineering team Clear pathway into future progression as the business evolves Consistent workload within a recession-resilient sector Apply Now If you are a seasoned Field Service Engineer looking for a step up into a lead role, or already operating at that level and seeking a more secure long-term opportunity, apply today.
Aug 13, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Mechanical Fitter Location: Bolton, Bromley Cross Salary: Up to £18.00 per hour + Overtime + Working Away Uplift Shift: Days (Field-Based) Benefits: Company Van (Shared), Overtime, Expenses Covered When Working Away, Long-Term Progression The Opportunity A well-established and growing engineering business operating within the utilities sector is looking to strengthen its field team with the addition of an experienced Mechanical Fitter.This is a key hire with a clear succession plan in place, offering the opportunity to step into a senior, hands-on position and play a pivotal role in delivering critical work across UK infrastructure projects. The Role Lead a 2-person field team as the Mechanical Fitter on-site Carry out installation, maintenance and repair work on wastewater treatment facilities Take ownership of jobs from start to completion, ensuring high standards and efficiency Work closely with an experienced engineer Operate across multiple sites, with a strong focus on the utilities / wastewater sector Occasional working away (typically 3-4 days per week at times, with some longer stints during peak periods) Requirements 10+ years' experience as a Mechanical Fitter or similar Strong mechanical "hands-on" background Confident fault-finding and problem-solving ability in the field Experience with: Lifting & cranage operations Working at height Confined spaces Comfortable working in wastewater / utilities environments (majority of work) Engineering qualification (apprenticeship / NVQ / equivalent) desirable Why Apply? Step into a lead engineer position with real responsibility Join a stable, long-standing engineering team Clear pathway into future progression as the business evolves Consistent workload within a recession-resilient sector Apply Now If you are a seasoned Field Service Engineer looking for a step up into a lead role, or already operating at that level and seeking a more secure long-term opportunity, apply today.
We are currently seeking experienced Pipe Welders for a long-term contract working on the T26 Naval Programme . Welders will work across both workshop and ship/on-site environments , depending on project requirements. Essential Experience & Qualifications Extensive experience with TIG (GTAW), MAG (GMAW), FCAW (Flux Core) and MMA (SMAW) welding processes. Proven all-positional welding experience , including HL045 / 6G . Experience working in confined spaces . Experience welding a range of materials, including: 316L Stainless Steel Copper Nickel 90/10 Inconel 625 Low Carbon Steel Experience working with small and large bore pipe , including thin and thick wall thicknesses. Ability to accurately interpret isometric engineering drawings . Ability to read and work to Weld Procedure Specifications (WPS) . Knowledge of BS EN ISO 9606-1 and BS EN ISO (phone number removed) . Must be able to successfully complete multiple all-positional welding qualification tests prior to employment. Must be a fully time-served Welder with relevant accredited qualifications. Desirable Experience Orbital TIG welding experience. Experience with Automated TIP-TIG . Knowledge of Lloyd's Rules . CSWIP 3.0 or 3.1 certification. Fabrication and pipe set-up experience . Previous supervisory/team leadership experience . This is an excellent opportunity for experienced Pipe Welders looking for long-term work on a major UK naval programme.
Aug 13, 2026
Contractor
We are currently seeking experienced Pipe Welders for a long-term contract working on the T26 Naval Programme . Welders will work across both workshop and ship/on-site environments , depending on project requirements. Essential Experience & Qualifications Extensive experience with TIG (GTAW), MAG (GMAW), FCAW (Flux Core) and MMA (SMAW) welding processes. Proven all-positional welding experience , including HL045 / 6G . Experience working in confined spaces . Experience welding a range of materials, including: 316L Stainless Steel Copper Nickel 90/10 Inconel 625 Low Carbon Steel Experience working with small and large bore pipe , including thin and thick wall thicknesses. Ability to accurately interpret isometric engineering drawings . Ability to read and work to Weld Procedure Specifications (WPS) . Knowledge of BS EN ISO 9606-1 and BS EN ISO (phone number removed) . Must be able to successfully complete multiple all-positional welding qualification tests prior to employment. Must be a fully time-served Welder with relevant accredited qualifications. Desirable Experience Orbital TIG welding experience. Experience with Automated TIP-TIG . Knowledge of Lloyd's Rules . CSWIP 3.0 or 3.1 certification. Fabrication and pipe set-up experience . Previous supervisory/team leadership experience . This is an excellent opportunity for experienced Pipe Welders looking for long-term work on a major UK naval programme.