Our client, a trusted partner of the UKs Ministry of Defence, is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer -Circuit Card Assemblieswith expertise in Assembly and Integration, particularly in circuit card assemblies. Based within the unit and missile assembly manufacturing facility, you will play a key role in ensuring products are built efficiently, on time, and within budget. As a vital member of the Manufacturing Engineering team, you will provide support across multiple projects, contributing to the successful delivery of high-quality manufacturing solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and maintain detailed Manufacturing Instructions to ensure accuracy and clarity.
• Design, commission, and validate the necessary tooling for production processes.
• Support industrial validation activities, including FMEA and First Article Inspection (FAI).
• Diagnose and resolve technical issues encountered during manufacturing.
• Update route cards to reflect changes resulting from rework activities.
• Manage configuration control by incorporating design modifications into manufacturing documentation.
• Assist with the Non-Conformance process, utilising SAP for tracking and resolution.

What do you need?:Qualification Requirements:

• Completed a formal technical Engineering or Craft Apprenticeship to NVQ Level 3 / TR23 / TR21 and Level 3 (ONC).
• Alternatively, hold a formal further education qualification such as HNC or equivalent, combined with relevant engineering experience.
• Minimum of 5 years experience within an engineering discipline.

Skill Requirements:

• Ability to interpret design drawings and produce precise Manufacturing Build Instructions for both skilled and semi-skilled operators.
• Proven experience in electronic sub-assembly manufacturing through to full system builds.
• Knowledge and hands-on experience of assembly processes for small or miniature electro-mechanical actuation systems.
• Strong team player with the ability to collaborate and contribute effectively within a group environment.
• Ability to understand and respond to customer requirements.
• Familiarity with and adherence to company processes and procedures.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of engaging effectively within the team and across various organisational levels.

What happens now?Upon submission of your application, should it meet our selection criteria, you will be contacted via e-mail by one of our talent acquisition specialists to arrange a screening call. This telephone chat is structured to explore a series of questions aimed at matching your competencies and capabilities to the specific demands of the position. Please note, this screening is contingent upon the initial success of your application.
Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenshipRestrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by our clients Security Team.
More about the roleFor more than 70 years, our client has been in a strong partnership with the UK military. They have accomplished numerous milestones in defence engineering and have provided essential defence capabilities to meet the requirements of the armed forces across land, sea, and air.
This job is at our client’s site in Bolton facility, one of the North West’s leading manufacturing sites for at least 25 years. The facility offers showers and bike racks and is near the motorway, with a petrol station outside. Amenities like an onsite canteen. All employees get training and development opportunities.

Project Manager – Groundworks & Civil Engineering
Location: Galgate, Lancashire
Start: Immediate
Duration: 12-Month Project with Further Work Across the North West

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of a groundworks and civil engineering scheme based in Galgate, Lancashire. This is a secured 12-month project with a strong pipeline of additional works across the North West, offering continuity beyond the initial contract.

Role Overview
The successful candidate will take full responsibility for the planning, coordination, and execution of groundworks and civil engineering packages from inception through to completion. You will ensure safe, efficient, and commercially sound project delivery while maintaining strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

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Lead and manage site teams, engineers, subcontractors, and supply chain partners

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Oversee day-to-day operations to ensure works are delivered safely, on programme, and within budget

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Develop and monitor project programmes, identifying and mitigating risks

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Manage project costs, valuations, variations, and reporting requirements

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Ensure compliance with health & safety legislation and company procedures

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Liaise with clients, consultants, and senior management to provide progress updates

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Maintain quality standards and ensure successful project handover

Requirements

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Demonstrable experience managing groundworks and civil engineering projects

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SMSTS, CSCS (Black/Professional), and First Aid certification

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Proven leadership ability with strong organisational and communication skills

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Commercial awareness and ability to manage project financial performance

What We Offer

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Immediate start on a secured long-term project

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12 months confirmed work with further projects in the North West

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Competitive remuneration package dependent on experience

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Opportunity to join a growing contractor with a strong regional presence

This role would suit a driven Project Manager seeking stability, long-term regional work, and the opportunity to deliver quality civil engineering projects within a reputable organisation

We are currently seeking an experienced Site Engineer for a 278 works package based in Wigan. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled engineer to secure 5 months of work with strong day rates and an immediate start.

Location: Wigan
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 5 Months
Rate: £300 – £350 per shift

We require a competent engineer with proven experience delivering 278 works and highway schemes, working to tight programmes and maintaining high quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

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Setting out and surveying for 278 works packages

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Overseeing highway works in accordance with design specifications

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Managing QA documentation and site records

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Coordinating with subcontractors and site teams

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Ensuring health & safety compliance across the project

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Supporting the project manager with progress reporting

The successful engineer will have:

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Strong setting out experience on 278 works or highway projects

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Proficiency with total station and GPS equipment

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Ability to interpret technical drawings

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CSCS card (essential)

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Previous experience as a site engineer on local authority or developer-led schemes

This role would suit a proactive engineer who can work independently and drive programme on a busy 278 works package. The ideal engineer will be confident managing daily site activity while maintaining accuracy and compliance.

If you are an experienced engineer available for an immediate start in Wigan and looking for a well-paid 5-month contract, apply today with your CV

PROJECT MANAGER (INDUSTRIAL & LOGISTICS)

Location: Skelmersdale
Salary: £85 - £95k + Package
Start Date: April 1st
Engagement: Permanent preferred (freelance considered for the right candidate)

The Role

A well-established main contractor is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of a major industrial/logistics development.

The project is a 225,000 sq ft new-build industrial unit valued at £16m, and the business is looking for a strong No.1 who can take full ownership of delivery from site setup through to completion and handover.

This role would suit someone confident running large shed/logistics schemes and comfortable taking full responsibility for programme, team, client, and commercial performance.

Key Responsibilities

Acting as No.1 on site for a £16m industrial/logistics build
Managing programme, delivery strategy, and sequencing
Leading site team, subcontractors, and consultants
Driving health & safety, quality, and build standards
Managing client interface and reporting
Working closely with commercial team on risk and cost control
Ensuring delivery on time, on budget, and to specRequirements

Proven experience delivering industrial/logistics projects as No.1
Main contractor background essential
Experience on schemes £10m+ preferred
Strong programme management and sequencing capability
Confident client-facing leader with delivery focus
SMSTS, CSCS, First Aid (or equivalent)What’s on Offer

Opportunity to lead a significant industrial scheme
Long-term pipeline of similar projects
Strong, established contractor with repeat client base
Flexible engagement structure for the right individualIf you’re an experienced industrial Project Manager open to hearing more, send your CV to (url removed) for a confidential discussion

IDV Business Analyst (Contract) - 6 months - £390 - £438 per day insideIR35
Location: Cheshire - hybrid - 2/3 days per week onsite
BPSS clearance required - candidates must be eligible

We are seeking an experienced IDV Business Analyst to support the modernisation of Identity Verification (IDV) services. This role focuses on translating complex business challenges into clear, validated user journeys and functional requirements that deliver tangible benefits for both Helpdesk teams and end users.

You will play a key role in shaping and validating IDV solutions, ensuring they are practical, user-centred, and aligned to strategic outcomes.

Responsibilities:
* Capture, analyse and refine requirements for Helpdesk and Self-Service IDV
capabilities
* Map current vs future state user journeys, identifying pain points and friction
* Define and document POC criteria, success measures and acceptance conditions
* Support testing phases, stakeholder workshops and operational readiness activities
* Ensure deliverables align to Strategic003.1.1 and Strategic003.1.2 outcomes
* Clearly articulate business impact, benefits and operational improvements

Essential Experience:

* Proven Business Analyst experience within IAM, authentication, identity or security
transformation
* Strong capability in producing user journeys, epics, acceptance criteria and process
flows
* Confident stakeholder-facing skills, including workshop facilitation and
requirements elicitation
* Ability to translate technical change into clear business and operational value

Desirable Experience:
* Experience with Onfido, Verified ID or similar IDV solutions
* Agile delivery experience (Scrum and/or Kanban)
* Familiarity with modelling and collaboration tools such as Visio, Figma, Miro or
BPMN

Please apply for immediate interview!

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Project Manager (Site Based)
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced, site-based Project Manager to take full responsibility for the delivery of commercial construction project in Bolton.
The role is site based and reports to the Project Leader, with overall accountability for site operations, project management, planning, and leadership of the site team throughout the construction phase.
The organisation is a privately owned construction and engineering business with a strong focus on innovation, quality, and delivering social, economic, and environmental value through modern construction techniques.
Key responsibilities
* Lead and manage the site team, ensuring all duties are undertaken effectively and to a high standard
* Act as the main point of contact for the client and their professional team
* Ensure quality systems, processes, and standard operating procedures are consistently followed
* Provide clear leadership to maintain appropriate skills, culture, engagement, and morale on site
* Ensure project management processes are robust, efficient, and deliver a consistent service
* Drive company values and principles across the project team
* Support social value initiatives where appropriate
* Ensure full adoption and effective use of project and site software systems including 4P, R-Drive, Multivista, M-Site, and Asta Power Project
* Coordinate and manage design changes and client-facing activities
* Undertake ad hoc duties as required to support project delivery
Daily objectives
* Manage and coordinate the site team
* Liaise with the client on day-to-day matters
* Maintain labour resource planning
* Complete Project Manager reports, DABS, and site diary records
* Ensure accurate and timely updates within project systems
Weekly objectives
* Prepare and manage four-week look-ahead programmes
* Chair and minute internal progress meetings
* Maintain key action trackers and whiteboard look-ahead planning
* Update programmes and record delays
* Attend and contribute to strategy and planning meetings
* Review and submit site team reports and toolbox talks
* Produce weekly progress reports for internal stakeholders and monthly reports for client meetings
* Chair and minute weekly foreman and managers meetings
Additional responsibilities
Attend and lead client, progress, building control, and clerk of works meetings
Manage and coordinate dilapidation surveys where required
Take ownership of site delivery, performance, and client relationships
Essential requirements
Proven experience operating as a site-based Project Manager within construction
Civils/Externals Project Manager experience
Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
Job Type: Freelance
Licence/Certification:
SMSTS (required)
First Aid Certification (required)

Lathom
£50,000-£55,000 + 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays + Bonus Scheme + Up to 8% Pension + Training & Development

Excellent opportunity for a Control Systems Engineer with PLC and SCADA experience to join an industry leader offering the chance to work on cutting-edge technology, contribute to global projects, and develop your skills within a highly technical R&D environment.

This company are a global powerhouse in their field, known for world-class manufacturing, pioneering technology, and a long-standing reputation for innovation. Their R&D Process Control team plays a vital role in developing and rolling out advanced inspection and process control systems across international operations, forming a key part of their digitalisation and automation strategy.

In this role you will work across the full lifecycle of process control systems - from concept through to implementation. You’ll develop SCADA systems, program PLCs, create and enhance advanced control techniques (including PID, AI, and machine learning approaches), and support instrumentation and inspection tools used across global manufacturing sites. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional R&D and production teams to drive process improvements, troubleshoot complex challenges, and support both on-site and remote operations. Some occasional overseas travel may be required.

The ideal candidate will have experience in industrial process control, be strong with PLC and SCADA systems, and have a solid understanding of electrical/electronic principles. Candidates must have full right to work in the UK, be commutable to Lathom, and have excellent communication skills, strong problem-solving abilities, and good project/time management capabilities.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly technical R&D team working with global stakeholders, advance your skills with new technologies, and contribute directly to the development of next-generation control and inspection systems.

The Role:
*Developing and enhancing process control systems from concept to implementation
*PLC programming, SCADA development, and advanced control techniques (including AI/ML)
*Delivering instrumentation and inspection solutions to support global operations
*Providing technical support, system upgrades, and occasional overseas travel

The Person:
*Experience in industrial process control and PLC/SCADA systems
*Engineering Degree (2:1 or above preferred)
*Logical problem solver with strong communication skills
*Commutable to Lathom and full right to work in the UK

Reference Number: BBBH(phone number removed)A

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click “Apply Now” or contact Tommy Williams at Rise Technical Recruitment.

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The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates

Product Designer (Plush Toys / 9 Month FTC)
£30,000 - £35,000 + Hybrid + Career Progression + Flexible Working Hours + On Site Parking + Company Benefits
Wigan, Greater Manchester

Are you a Product Designer from a background in Plush Toy design or similar, looking for a 6/9 Month Fixed Term Contract with one of the fastest growing toy designers in the UK with global outreach?

On offer is the opportunity to join a company with nearly 30 years of experience in supplying a variety of Toys and products to leading retailers including Aldi, Morrisons and many more across the globe. This company is currently focused on growing international business in USA and Europe and Asia through exciting projects with huge brands such as Disney.

In this role you will be required to have some knowledge or experience within Plush Toy design or similar. Experience using packages like Solidworks, Illustrator, Photoshop will be useful but not necessary. Day to day you will be working within a tight-knit team following briefs from global brands as well having the creative freedom to come up with your own designs, from market research to finalizing designs and reviewing samples.

This opportunity would suit a Product Designer with a background in designing Plush Toys or similar, looking for a fixed term contract with a growing company who work alongside some of the most recognisable brands and the biggest retailers, giving you a platform for success and creative freedom.

The Role

• 6- or 9-month fixed term contract
• Design a range of Plush Toys
• Oversee the product design process from research to manufacturing
• Understanding client needs and following briefs
• Office based with hybrid options

The Person

• Background in Plush Toy design or similar
• Commutable to Wigan

Reference: BBBH24028

Product Designer, Digital Design, Design, SolidWorks, Illustrator, In-design, Training, Progression, Design, Adobe Illustrator, Product, Artwork, Adobe, Creative Cloud, Toys, Gifts, Packaging, Wigan

If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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Contract – Account Support Officer – Hardware
Inside IR35 | Hybrid/London | Global Gaming Environment
12-month contract - £250-£300 per day

We are seeking a highly organised and process-driven Account Support Officer – Hardware to support the provisioning, tracking, and compliance management of secure development hardware across a global partner network.
This role sits within a fast-paced technical operations environment and is critical to ensuring development partners worldwide receive the hardware access they need securely, compliantly, and efficiently.
You will not be developing games or engineering hardware. Instead, you will ensure the operational integrity, security, and lifecycle management of sensitive development equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provision development hardware schemes to new and existing game developers and partners via ticket support workflows.
• Manage local development hardware inventory, tracking logs, and hardware recalls.
• Collaborate on hardware security incidents and support their investigation and resolution.
• Coordinate with third-party vendors for logistics, shipping, and warehouse storage requirements.
• Resolve partner challenges relating to hardware access, allocation, and expansion requests.
• Support data integrity across internal tracking systems, reporting frameworks, and process improvement initiatives.
• Ensure partners comply with all applicable hardware security, access, and usage requirements worldwide.

Requirements

• Customer-centric mindset with a service oriented approach.
• Strong process, task, and solution-focused working style.
• Highly organised and analytical with exceptional attention to detail.
• Demonstrable initiative and ability to work independently.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Flexible approach to working hours to support a global business landscape.
• Experience working within distributed, international teams preferred.
• Operations or logistics experience within the games industry (or similar technical hardware environment) is advantageous.
• Japanese language skills is a bonus.

Ideal Profile
This role suits someone with an operations, logistics, IT asset management, or technical support background who thrives in structured environments and takes pride in maintaining high levels of compliance and operational accuracy.
You will be comfortable balancing multiple workstreams, coordinating stakeholders globally, and handling sensitive equipment within a security-conscious framework.

Civils Project Manager
Blackpool, North West
£350£425 per day (DOE)
Contract Role

A highly respected Civil Engineering contractor, known for delivering complex infrastructure and groundworks packages across the North West, is seeking an experienced Civils Project Manager to lead a flagship public realm scheme in Blackpool.

This high-profile project forms part of a major new education facility and represents one of the regions most significant developments. Working alongside some of the North Wests leading main contractors and developers, this is an opportunity to take ownership of a landmark scheme with real community impact.

The Role

As Project Manager, you will take full responsibility for the successful delivery of major civils and groundworks packages, ensuring works are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Key responsibilities include:

• Overseeing all on-site operations across groundworks and major civils works
• Managing site teams, subcontractors, and supply chain partners
• Programme management and coordination with main contractors
• Ensuring full compliance with HSEQ standards
• Client liaison and stakeholder reporting
• Commercial awareness alongside QS teams
• Driving productivity while maintaining exceptional safety standards

Requirements

• Proven track record delivering large-scale groundworks and civil engineering schemes
• Strong experience in public realm and infrastructure projects
• Excellent leadership and project management capability
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams within a live construction environment
• Valid CSCS Card
• SMSTS Certification
• First Aid at Work

Whats on Offer

• £350£425 per day (dependent on experience)
• Long-term contract on a landmark North West project
• Opportunity to work with an established contractor with a strong regional reputation
• High-profile scheme with excellent portfolio value

If you are an experienced Civils Project Manager looking to play a key role in delivering a flagship education development in Blackpool, wed like to hear from you.

Role: Senior Project Manager

Location: Blackburn

Duration: 6 Months

Rate: £450 - £500P/D

IR35: Outside

Notes

* The successful candidate will lead high-value lifecycle works (theatres, wards, chillers, FCUs, AHUs, LV panels, etc.).

* You will develop scopes, briefs, costings, programmes and risk assessments.

* Manage full project cycle: design, procurement, PPP documentation, delivery, commissioning & handover.

* Ensure ISO-compliant documentation and auditable project files.

General Overview:

* Development of new business.

* Demonstrate team leadership, experience of managing a team of Project Managers.

* People development skills.

* Lifecycle and Variations Project Management, ensuring all Projects are managed, operated and completed with uncompromised efficiency, on time and to budget.

* Liaison with all relevant parties involved with Projects, including working with the Client to interpret and develop a brief/scope of works in order achieving sign off prior to works commencement, planning, during the works and through to completion.

* Full financial responsibility for circa £10M in revenue.

* Follow the Company and on-site Developments process ensuring all relevant documentation is prepared/completed including the provision of costs, programmes, risk analysis, PPP works documentation etc.

Qualifications or Required Experience:

* Demonstrable & varied experience in delivering Lifecycle and Variation Projects.

* Experience of delivering in challenging environments such as or like healthcare and Education.

* Thorough understanding of the principles of project management.

* Have extensive experience in the building/facilities management sectors.

* Be able to demonstrate resilience and can maintain an objective and positive focus through periods of high and sustained work pressure.

For more information and immediate consideration please apply directly to this advert

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Security Engineer Infrastructure / Cryptography / Automation
£500£700 per day (Inside IR35)
Cheshire 2 days per week onsite (mandatory)
Initial 12-month contract

Atrium EMEA are supporting a world-leading IT services client on their search for multiple Security Engineers to join a long-term financial services programme.

We are hiring across several specialist areas within secure enterprise infrastructure. These roles sit within a highly regulated environment and require strong hands-on engineering capability.

We are particularly interested in professionals with experience in one or more of the following areas:

Cryptography engineering, including Hardware Security Modules (HSMs) such as Thales, Entrust or IBM platforms
Infrastructure and security engineering across Windows, Unix/Linux, networking and firewalls
Python-based automation, REST API integration and workflow improvement within secure environments

These are build-focused engineering roles not support or helpdesk positions. Candidates should have experience working within enterprise or financial services environments and be comfortable operating within structured, security-controlled infrastructure.

Key Requirements:

Strong hands-on engineering background within security or infrastructure
Experience working within regulated enterprise environments
Ability to work onsite in Cheshire 2 days per week
Willingness to support occasional data centre deployments where required

This is an excellent opportunity to join a long-term programme delivering critical secure infrastructure within a major financial services environment.

Data Platform Engineer – Warton – SC Cleared – 12 Month Contract

About Your Role:

As a Data Platform Engineer in a highly regulated environment, you will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining secure and scalable data infrastructure that supports both cloud and on premises platforms.
You will play a key role in ensuring that all data systems comply with industry regulations and security standards while enabling efficient access for analytics and operational teams.
A strong command of Apache NiFi is essential for this role.
You will design, implement, and maintain data flows using NiFi, ensuring accurate, efficient, and secure data ingestion, transformation, and delivery.
You should be adept at identifying and resolving issues within NiFi flows, managing performance bottlenecks, and implementing robust error handling strategies.
You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams including data architects, compliance officers, and cybersecurity specialists to integrate data from various systems such as databases, APIs, and cloud platforms.

About You:

As an experienced Data Platform Engineer, your skills and experience may include;

• Strong experience of Apache NiFi
• Experience designing and optimizing data flows for batch, real-time streaming, and event-driven architectures.
• Ability to identify and resolve flow issues, optimize performance, and implement error-handling strategies.
• Optional scripting skills for creating custom NiFi processors.
• Knowledge of data modelling, replication, and query optimization.
• Hands-on experience with SQL and NoSQL databases is desirable.
• Familiarity with data warehousing solutions (e.g., Snowflake, Redshift, BigQuery) would be beneficial.
• Data Platform Management
• Comfortable operating in hybrid environments (cloud and on-prem).
• Experience integrating diverse data sources and systems

Test Engineer – Electronics (Defence)
Rate: £25.31–£27.54 PAYE £34–£37 Umbrella

On behalf of our client, Morson are looking for an experienced Test Engineer to provide technical support to the manufacture and development testing of complex weapons sub-systems. This role supports products from early design through production readiness, working hands-on with electrical/electronic systems and test facilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide test engineering support across development and production phases
• Support introduction and configuration control of test facilities and equipment
• Diagnose production test failures down to circuit card/component level
• Identify and implement corrective and remedial actions to maintain production schedules
• Produce test specifications, operator instructions and technical reports
• Represent Test Engineering at Defect Review Board meetings

Skills & Experience Required:

• HNC/HND in Electronics (or equivalent)
• Strong experience in digital and analogue electronics manufacture and test
• Good understanding of measurement and test principles and equipment
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills
• Ability to manage and prioritise multiple tasks
• Eligibility for SC (Secret) UK Security Clearance

Guidant Global is proud to partner with a prestigious Ministry of Defence organisation in the UK. Our client is seeking an experienced Development and Production Test Engineer with a strong background in Electronic/Electrical engineering. In this crucial role, you will support the testing and diagnostics of electrical/electronic sub-systems and circuit cards during the production phase of the product lifecycle. Your expertise will be essential in providing technical support to the manufacturing test capability, ensuring that programme targets are met in terms of time, cost, and quality.

Key Responsibilities:You will collaborate with a small team of dedicated engineers in a dynamic, yet friendly and inclusive manufacturing environment, where you will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Provide technical support for manufacturing tests and diagnostics of weapon sub-systems at system and sub-system level.
• Deliver Test Engineering support from concept through to Production Readiness and operational release.
• Introduce and configure test facilities, ensuring compliance and producing specifications and operator instructions.
• Conduct testing and diagnose failures in electrical/electronic systems down to circuit card or component level.
• Implement corrective actions promptly to maintain production schedules and resolve technical issues.
• Represent Test Engineering at Defect Review Boards to drive timely resolution of quality notifications.

What do you need?:Essential:

• Minimum HNC level of Engineering qualifications or equivalent.
• Good understanding of digital and analogue electronic measurement and test principles, and fault diagnosis techniques, with demonstrable experience down to electronic component level.
• Awareness of electrical/electronic sub-system and system design, integration and test principles.
• Good verbal and written communication skills, including generation of test specifications, operator instructions and technical reports.
• Ability to plan and organise one’s work according to assigned priorities.

Advantageous:

• Knowledge of RF and Microwave technology at the subsystem level.
• Experience in operating manual and automated test equipment in an Electronics Manufacturing environment.
• CADMID product lifecycle for test equipment is desirable.
• Environmental testing would also be an advantage.
• High Voltage training/awareness.
• SAP Beneficial
• MS Office skills

Familiarity with core equipment:

• Digital multimeters (DMMs)
• Oscilloscopes
• Power supplies
• Counter timers
• Signal/function generators
• Current clamps

Additional desirable experience:

• Vector Network Analysers (VNAs)
• Spectrum analysers
• Waveguides
• RF power sensors

What happens now?Upon submission of your application, should it meet our selection criteria, you will be contacted via e-mail by one of our talent acquisition specialists to arrange a screening call. This telephone chat is structured to explore a series of questions aimed at matching your competencies and capabilities to the specific demands of the position. Please note, this screening is contingent upon the initial success of your application.
Security Clearance:British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenshipRestrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by our clients Security Team.
More about the role:For more than 70 years, our client has been in a strong partnership with the UK military. They have accomplished numerous milestones in defence engineering and have provided essential defence capabilities to meet the requirements of the armed forces across land, sea, and air.
This job is at our client’s site in Bolton facility, one of the North West’s leading manufacturing sites for at least 25 years. The facility offers showers and bike racks and is near the motorway, with a petrol station outside. Amenities like an onsite canteen. All employees get training and development opportunities.

Project Management P3 Practitioner

Barrow-in-Furness or Sheffield
12-Month Contract
1–2 Days per Week Onsite
£21.47 per hour (PAYE) or £28.75 via umbrella
BPSS required & SC in progress – Subject to ITAR restrictions

The Role

• Manage a small project or a defined work package within a larger, more complex project
• Support a Project Manager or Head of Project in delivering project objectives
• Contribute to P3 integration activities, ensuring processes are defined, unified and coordinated
• Provide analysis to support leadership decision-making and direction changes
• Potentially act as a Control Account Manager (CAM) with accountability for specific Control Accounts
• Apply, adapt and support the development of Project Management (PM) practices across varying project environments
• You will typically report to a Team Lead or Project Manager, operating within a structured delivery hierarchy.

Core Responsibilities

• Produce intermediate project reporting and scheduling outputs
• Lead a small, non-complex project or a work package of a larger programme
• Manage the full project lifecycle to ensure customer and financial objectives are achieved
• Identify, assess and manage project risks
• Apply appropriate PM methodologies (predictive/plan-driven and adaptive/agile approaches)
• Develop and maintain realistic project plans including risk, quality and communications plans
• Track and manage stakeholder engagement
• Support knowledge sharing and promote PM best practice within the organisation
• Provide technical support and guidance to team members where required

Additional Accountabilities

• Support the development and implementation of tailored PM practices
• May supervise 1–2 team members
• Contribute directly to team performance and delivery outcomes
• Ensure appropriate governance and assurance processes are followed (e.g., Integrated Baseline Reviews)

Knowledge & Experience

• Comprehensive knowledge of Project Management policies, processes and systems
• Demonstrable PM experience within a professional project environment
• Understanding of PM governance and assurance processes
• Experience influencing and negotiating with internal stakeholders
• Knowledge of business environments, markets and customer requirements relevant to your project
• Experience gathering and analysing information to support solution development

Qualifications

• University Degree or substantial practical experience
• Recognised PM qualification (e.g. APM Project Management Qualification or equivalent professional body certification)
• Demonstrable application of relevant PM competencies at Practitioner level

Why Join BAE Systems?

At BAE Systems, you’ll be part of a collaborative and purpose-driven organisation delivering critical programmes that make a real difference. We value integrity, inclusion and professional development, empowering our people to grow and contribute to meaningful outcomes.

We are recruiting for an experiencedProject Managerto oversee a ducting and cabling project within the Utilities & Civils sector based in Wigan.

Working on a key civils infrastructure project, you will oversee programme delivery, contractor performance, commercial awareness and client reporting.

This is a hybrid position combining remote management duties with regular site presence.

Duties Include

• Full project lifecycle management of duct and cabling works
• Contractor and subcontractor management
• Client liaison and stakeholder communication
• Programme management and reporting
• Risk and issue management
• Budget oversight and cost control
• Ensuring compliance with health & safety legislation
• Chairing site and progress meetings

Ideal Candidate

• Extensive experience delivering civils infrastructure projects
• Strong knowledge of ducting, cabling and associated groundworks
• Confident managing client relationships
• Experience working within utilities or telecom infrastructure environments
• SMSTS & CSCS
• Excellent communication and reporting skills

This is a contract opportunity suited to an experienced infrastructure Project Manager available to start asap.

Tradewind Recruitment are working in partnership with a large and growing Primary School Trust to recruit an Assistant IT Manager to support various primary schools located across Bolton, Bury, Rochdale and Halifax.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced IT professional who is passionate about supporting education and ensuring reliable, effective technology across multiple school sites.

The Role

Working closely with the Trust’s IT Manager, you will play a key role in maintaining and developing the IT infrastructure across all six schools. The successful candidate will provide technical support, manage systems and help ensure that staff and pupils have access to secure, reliable technology to support teaching and learning.

The role will involve regular travel between schools, so a full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and maintain the Trust’s IT systems across six primary schools
• Provide technical support for staff and leadership teams
• Assist with the management and development of the Trust’s IT infrastructure
• Maintain and support the Bromcom school management system
• Troubleshoot hardware, software and network issues
• Support the rollout of new technology and digital learning initiatives
• Assist with safeguarding, security and data protection within school IT systems

The Ideal Candidate

• Experience in an IT support or systems role
• Knowledge or experience of Bromcom (desirable)
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Experience working in schools or education environments (advantageous)
• Full UK driving licence and access to a car (essential)

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to work across a supportive and collaborative multi-academy trust
• A varied and rewarding role supporting education technology
• Competitive salary and professional development opportunities

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply today for immediate consideration.

We are looking for a business analyst with strong data analytical skills to work across our programme, with an initial focus on Purview. Experience in data classification and MS Purview product set is desirable.

Initial focus - Data Classification and Data Loss Protection

• Work with key stakeholders across the organisation who are relevant to data classification and data loss prevention (eg Data Protection Team, HR, Legal, Cyber Security, business owners).
• Take the findings from the business interviews and survey results on data classification and labelling, compile these into a relevant format, and use these to plan and execute the next phases of the workstream.
• Draft or update business rules for M365 applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Plan workshops (including topics, participants, timelines) to get stakeholder input for the business rules to be implemented for data protection and data loss prevention within the M365 environment.
• Prepare workshop materials for stakeholder input on business rules.
• Develop a communications plan for the business to adopt the next stage of data loss protection controls and work with relevant internal stakeholders and internal comms team to execute this.
• Develop a training plan for the business to adopt the next stage of data loss protection controls and work with relevant internal stakeholders and internal training team to execute this.
• Input into the development of training materials for data governance and data loss protection topics for business users.
• Assist with general education of business users on data governance, data classification, and data loss protection.
• Review and update any relevant data governance and data loss protection documentation where required.

Principal accountabilities (general BA skill set)

• Requirements gathering (functional and non-functional) working with our colleagues across the business and IT to ensure we fully document their wants, aligning to project deliverables.
• Responsible for gathering, compiling, and synthesizing information regarding business processes or systems (As Is) including process and data modelling where appropriate
• Responsible for articulating technical and non-technical solutions (To Be)
• Translating technical requirements and information into non-technical and vice versa
• Responsible for contributing to the selection of appropriate analysis tools and practices to design and describe systems, software, and business processes.
• Update and maintain documentation of processes and create re-usable and shareable assets and artifacts
• Assures analysis deliverables are in line with agreed standards
• Develops functional specifications, produces deliverables related to the project(s) assigned and assists in post implementation support
• Supports establishment of best practice business analysis.
• Support the production of project mandates and business cases.

GCS is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

PMO Analyst 12-month Contract Northwest

Our client, a utilities organisation, is looking for a PMO Analyst to help support a portfolio of projects across the business. The current projects will include but aren t limited to Security, IT and Operational Technology so experience in any of those areas is desirable.

The ideal PMO Analyst will have experience working the Utilities Sector and join the Team to work closely with Project Management Team providing day to day support across a portfolio of projects ensuring governance, reporting and stakeholder engagement.

If successful you will have to undergo checks to DBS level.

Key Responsibilities of the PMO Analyst:

• Maintain portfolio-level RAID visibility and coordinate governance and sign-off.
• Produce weekly highlight and ad-hoc programme reports.
• Support programme planning, milestones, scope, and resource forecasting.
• Ensure adherence to the Project Delivery Lifecycle and quality gates.
• Manage project dependencies and stakeholder engagement across the programme.
• Organise and support PMO meetings, including agendas and action tracking.
• Facilitate meetings and workshops, tracking actions and outcomes.
• Coordinate procurement activities, including tenders, work orders, and goods receipting.
• Track benefits realisation against the Cyber Assessment Framework.
• Administer PMO communications, calendars, and SharePoint document management.
• Contribute to PMO continuous service improvement initiatives.

Key Skills & Experience of the PMO analyst:

• Must have experience working in a project or programme environment (PMO or project support role)
• Experience working in the utilities sector is very beneficial.
• Strong Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and project tooling skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate technical and strategic information to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proven stakeholder engagement and relationship-management skills.
• PRINCE2, PMI, MSP or similar qualifications are desirable but not essential.

The PMO Analyst will be required to work 2 / 3 days a week onsite in the Northwest / Lancashire / Greater Manchester area.

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12-month contract

Based in Bolton

Offering 37ph Inside IR35

Are you an experienced Test Engineer?

Do you have experience testing down to component level?

Do you want to work with an industry-leading company?

If your answer to these is yes, then this could be the role for you!

As the Production Test Engineer, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry.

You will be involved in:

• Providing test engineering support to operators on the shopfloor
• Testing and diagnosing complex electrical/electronic systems, sub-assemblies, and circuit cards down to component level
• Generating test specifications, operator instructions, and technical reports - based on higher-level requirements and information
• Identify remedial and corrective actions
• Supporting meetings with Quality and Operations to provide status updates on Test Engineering actions and investigations

Your skillset may include:

• A good understanding of measurement and test principles, and associated equipment down to component level
• Awareness of electrical/electronic sub-system and system design, integration, and test principles.
• An understanding of RF and microwave technology at subsystem level
• An understanding of Environmental testing (including ESS)
• Manual handling training
• ESD training

If this all sounds like something you will be interested in then simply apply and we can discuss the opportunity further!

Production Test Engineer

12-month contract

Based in Bolton

Offering 37ph Inside IR35

Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited (“ARM”). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.