Senior Systems Engineer Orion is working with a world leader that has a dynamic, diverse team of innovative individuals dedicated to delivering cutting-edge solutions in defence and communications. Their commitment to excellence drives us to develop world-class products that make a real impact. They are now seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to join their team. The role of Senior Systems Engineer As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in the full product lifecycle, from supporting bids and tenders to gathering requirements, defining system architecture, verifying, and delivering. You will be joining a small, agile team that continually designs and develops advanced products across multiple capability areas, including secure tactical data links, RF spectrum monitoring, and battlespace solutions. In this position, you will lead technical development efforts, working closely with RF, Hardware, Mechanical, and Embedded engineering teams. Responsibilities of the Senior Systems Engineer Lead Systems Engineering activities for their products, including bid support, technical solution definition, system architecture, requirements management, performance analysis, interface definition, and verification. Take technical ownership of project delivery, managing design trade-offs, internal and external resources, and leading design reviews. Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation such as system requirements, block diagrams, wiring diagrams, test plans, and user manuals. Coordinate cross-departmental communication, ensuring alignment among leadership, engineering disciplines, marketing, and customer support. Support project planning, including risk registers, project schedules, budgets, and status reporting. Organise and lead design reviews (Preliminary, Interim, Critical) in accordance with company procedures. Requirements of the Senior Systems Engineer Minimum of 5 years of experience in systems engineering or related fields. Strong knowledge of systems engineering methods, tools, and processes. Proven background in engineering design, systems engineering, or project/product implementation within a company of similar size. Experience managing the full engineering development lifecycle and delivering complex systems successfully. Knowledge of analogue/digital electronics and software development principles. British citizen or able to obtain the necessary security clearance (SC). Benefits for the Senior Systems Engineer Opportunity to work on cutting-edge defence and communication products in a fast-paced environment. Collaborative team culture supporting innovation and professional growth. Competitive salary package. Flexible working arrangements. Contribution to impactful projects with national security relevance. If you are interested in this Senior Systems Engineer position, please click Apply or get in touch with Steven at Orion.
Dec 04, 2025
Full time
Senior Systems Engineer Orion is working with a world leader that has a dynamic, diverse team of innovative individuals dedicated to delivering cutting-edge solutions in defence and communications. Their commitment to excellence drives us to develop world-class products that make a real impact. They are now seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to join their team. The role of Senior Systems Engineer As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in the full product lifecycle, from supporting bids and tenders to gathering requirements, defining system architecture, verifying, and delivering. You will be joining a small, agile team that continually designs and develops advanced products across multiple capability areas, including secure tactical data links, RF spectrum monitoring, and battlespace solutions. In this position, you will lead technical development efforts, working closely with RF, Hardware, Mechanical, and Embedded engineering teams. Responsibilities of the Senior Systems Engineer Lead Systems Engineering activities for their products, including bid support, technical solution definition, system architecture, requirements management, performance analysis, interface definition, and verification. Take technical ownership of project delivery, managing design trade-offs, internal and external resources, and leading design reviews. Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation such as system requirements, block diagrams, wiring diagrams, test plans, and user manuals. Coordinate cross-departmental communication, ensuring alignment among leadership, engineering disciplines, marketing, and customer support. Support project planning, including risk registers, project schedules, budgets, and status reporting. Organise and lead design reviews (Preliminary, Interim, Critical) in accordance with company procedures. Requirements of the Senior Systems Engineer Minimum of 5 years of experience in systems engineering or related fields. Strong knowledge of systems engineering methods, tools, and processes. Proven background in engineering design, systems engineering, or project/product implementation within a company of similar size. Experience managing the full engineering development lifecycle and delivering complex systems successfully. Knowledge of analogue/digital electronics and software development principles. British citizen or able to obtain the necessary security clearance (SC). Benefits for the Senior Systems Engineer Opportunity to work on cutting-edge defence and communication products in a fast-paced environment. Collaborative team culture supporting innovation and professional growth. Competitive salary package. Flexible working arrangements. Contribution to impactful projects with national security relevance. If you are interested in this Senior Systems Engineer position, please click Apply or get in touch with Steven at Orion.
Job Title : Multi-Skilled Machine Operator (Trainee or Experienced Operatives sought) Location : Kettering, NN15 6JQ Salary : Negotiable depending on level of experience Job Type : Full Time, Permanent Working Hours: 40 per week (30 minute daily lunch break) Monday - Thursday 07:30 - 16:30 Friday 07:30 - 14:00 Holidays: 24 annual + 8 bank holidays (19 days to be taken during scheduled factory closures, 5 days floating) About Seddon Boxes: Seddon Boxes is a market-leading UK rigid packaging and jigsaw puzzle manufacturer producing presentation packaging for a multitude of industries and applications. We have a long history of supplying well-renowned domestic retailers with packaging and jigsaw puzzles. As we embark on an exciting phase of growth, we're looking for motivated, detail-oriented, and driven individuals to join our expanding team. About the role: As a Multi-Skilled Machine Operator, you'll be responsible for the day-to-day setting and operation of production machinery, as well as undertaking training and supervisory duties. We are willing to consider candidates from any level of experience from trainee to experienced operatives. Main job activities: Complete and record daily machine health and safety pre-use checks according to the prescribed health and safety protocol for each machine. Set up the machine to meet the requirements for every custom-made order. Manually feed the machine with the correct raw materials according to the job ticket/specification. Regularly check quality to ensure the whole production run meets the desired criteria. Ensure machine key performance indicators (KPI's) and specified run rates are achieved. Record all daily outputs, waste, and any production issues on workplan software. Calmly and methodically problem-solve any machine inefficiencies or faults. Make adjustments to tooling where required. Report faults or requirements for new parts to your Line Manager immediately on discovery. Job rotation with other machines to cover absence. Training new staff members on how to operate machinery. Responsible for supervising packing staff members at the end of the production line and on the belt. Responsible for the quality of the goods produced off the machine. Maintain the working order of the machine to avoid down time. Provide suggestions and observations on how to improve operations. Clean the machine at the end of every shift, always keeping it in good running order. Exercise excellent housekeeping standards at all times including the work area around the machine as well as communal factory areas. Be flexible and work as a team to deliver the business needs. Adhere to company policies and procedure at all times. Any other reasonable request made by your Manager or a Senior staff member. About you: Self-starter with the ability to work autonomously. Flexible to suit rapidly changing customer demands. Quality focused - a sense of pride about what you produce. A patient and efficient problem-solver, with the ability to solve technical/mechanical problems logically Good communication and Team working skills to be able to train other staff and supervise/guide temporary labour personnel. Benefits: Day shift only Overtime paid at enhanced rates Discretionary bonus based on company and personal performance Small friendly team environment Health and wellbeing programme (EAP) Additional Information: You must have the right to work in the UK to be considered for this vacancy. Recruitment agencies need not apply. We are an equal opportunities employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We celebrate and value differences, and we ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly, regardless of race, gender, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic. Our goal is to create a work environment where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to reach their full potential. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret that we are unable to contact every candidate individually if they are unsuccessful. We sincerely appreciate the time and effort put into your application and thank you for your interest in the position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We encourage you to apply for future opportunities with us and wish you all the best in your job search. Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of: Machine Operator, Manufacturing Operative, Manufacturing Engineer, Junior Production Operative, Production Technician, Junior Service Engineer, Graduate Mechanical Engineer, Production Machine Operator, Die Cutting Operator, may also be considered.
Oct 09, 2025
Full time
Job Title : Multi-Skilled Machine Operator (Trainee or Experienced Operatives sought) Location : Kettering, NN15 6JQ Salary : Negotiable depending on level of experience Job Type : Full Time, Permanent Working Hours: 40 per week (30 minute daily lunch break) Monday - Thursday 07:30 - 16:30 Friday 07:30 - 14:00 Holidays: 24 annual + 8 bank holidays (19 days to be taken during scheduled factory closures, 5 days floating) About Seddon Boxes: Seddon Boxes is a market-leading UK rigid packaging and jigsaw puzzle manufacturer producing presentation packaging for a multitude of industries and applications. We have a long history of supplying well-renowned domestic retailers with packaging and jigsaw puzzles. As we embark on an exciting phase of growth, we're looking for motivated, detail-oriented, and driven individuals to join our expanding team. About the role: As a Multi-Skilled Machine Operator, you'll be responsible for the day-to-day setting and operation of production machinery, as well as undertaking training and supervisory duties. We are willing to consider candidates from any level of experience from trainee to experienced operatives. Main job activities: Complete and record daily machine health and safety pre-use checks according to the prescribed health and safety protocol for each machine. Set up the machine to meet the requirements for every custom-made order. Manually feed the machine with the correct raw materials according to the job ticket/specification. Regularly check quality to ensure the whole production run meets the desired criteria. Ensure machine key performance indicators (KPI's) and specified run rates are achieved. Record all daily outputs, waste, and any production issues on workplan software. Calmly and methodically problem-solve any machine inefficiencies or faults. Make adjustments to tooling where required. Report faults or requirements for new parts to your Line Manager immediately on discovery. Job rotation with other machines to cover absence. Training new staff members on how to operate machinery. Responsible for supervising packing staff members at the end of the production line and on the belt. Responsible for the quality of the goods produced off the machine. Maintain the working order of the machine to avoid down time. Provide suggestions and observations on how to improve operations. Clean the machine at the end of every shift, always keeping it in good running order. Exercise excellent housekeeping standards at all times including the work area around the machine as well as communal factory areas. Be flexible and work as a team to deliver the business needs. Adhere to company policies and procedure at all times. Any other reasonable request made by your Manager or a Senior staff member. About you: Self-starter with the ability to work autonomously. Flexible to suit rapidly changing customer demands. Quality focused - a sense of pride about what you produce. A patient and efficient problem-solver, with the ability to solve technical/mechanical problems logically Good communication and Team working skills to be able to train other staff and supervise/guide temporary labour personnel. Benefits: Day shift only Overtime paid at enhanced rates Discretionary bonus based on company and personal performance Small friendly team environment Health and wellbeing programme (EAP) Additional Information: You must have the right to work in the UK to be considered for this vacancy. Recruitment agencies need not apply. We are an equal opportunities employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We celebrate and value differences, and we ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly, regardless of race, gender, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic. Our goal is to create a work environment where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to reach their full potential. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret that we are unable to contact every candidate individually if they are unsuccessful. We sincerely appreciate the time and effort put into your application and thank you for your interest in the position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We encourage you to apply for future opportunities with us and wish you all the best in your job search. Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of: Machine Operator, Manufacturing Operative, Manufacturing Engineer, Junior Production Operative, Production Technician, Junior Service Engineer, Graduate Mechanical Engineer, Production Machine Operator, Die Cutting Operator, may also be considered.
Busy PLC HMI SCADA Control Systems Engineering company with a variety of Factory Automation projects needs to add a Control Systems Engineer to its control software design team. Working on PLC HMI SCADA factory automation and control projects for well-known manufacturers PLC programming from scratch, configuring HMI's (usually Rockwell Automation, Allen Bradley, FTView, Controllogix - occasionally Siemens S7, Siemens TIA Portal, WinCC) Acceptance Tests, Commissioning your control software on large automated customer sites - including some outside the UK. Beginning to end of the controls project. You did it- it's working now. Good feeling, isn't it Benefits include healthcare, bonus, pension, paid overtime, occasionally the chance to lead projects and mentor others Experience: PLC programming / Control Software design experience, looking for your next step upwards, then I'd like to hear from you. Location: Northamptonshire, Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire would be perfect- and then some hybrid working can be possible How to Apply: Please send a copy of your CV to Mark Burnard of Hartland Recruitment ASAP for more details. Hartland Recruitment- More than just a technical recruitment agency. Your specialist technical recruitment partner for 35 years. We've been connecting skilled engineers with leading automation and machinery manufacturers across the UK since 1990. Trusted by companies and professionals alike, we don't just find jobs - we build better careers. Looking for your next job in Electrical, Mechanical Design, Service Commissioning Engineering, or PLC HMI SCADA control? Want to be treated like a human being? Send us your CV.
Oct 07, 2025
Full time
Busy PLC HMI SCADA Control Systems Engineering company with a variety of Factory Automation projects needs to add a Control Systems Engineer to its control software design team. Working on PLC HMI SCADA factory automation and control projects for well-known manufacturers PLC programming from scratch, configuring HMI's (usually Rockwell Automation, Allen Bradley, FTView, Controllogix - occasionally Siemens S7, Siemens TIA Portal, WinCC) Acceptance Tests, Commissioning your control software on large automated customer sites - including some outside the UK. Beginning to end of the controls project. You did it- it's working now. Good feeling, isn't it Benefits include healthcare, bonus, pension, paid overtime, occasionally the chance to lead projects and mentor others Experience: PLC programming / Control Software design experience, looking for your next step upwards, then I'd like to hear from you. Location: Northamptonshire, Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire would be perfect- and then some hybrid working can be possible How to Apply: Please send a copy of your CV to Mark Burnard of Hartland Recruitment ASAP for more details. Hartland Recruitment- More than just a technical recruitment agency. Your specialist technical recruitment partner for 35 years. We've been connecting skilled engineers with leading automation and machinery manufacturers across the UK since 1990. Trusted by companies and professionals alike, we don't just find jobs - we build better careers. Looking for your next job in Electrical, Mechanical Design, Service Commissioning Engineering, or PLC HMI SCADA control? Want to be treated like a human being? Send us your CV.
