Prodrive Advanced Technology design, develop and produce solutions that enhance our client’s projects and solve their technical challenges. We specialise in active aero systems, intelligent interiors and niche vehicles across automotive, aerospace, defence and marine sectors. Our capabilities span across a wide range of functions including system integration, design engineering, electronics and electrical systems, and chassis engineering.

We are seeking an experienced Lead Verification & Validation (V&V) Test Engineer to take ownership of planning, coordinating, and delivering the overall Design Verification Plan (DVP) for low-volume, high-performance product programs. This senior role combines hands-on technical expertise with leadership responsibilities, overseeing a team of V&V Test Engineers, managing test timing, and driving improvements in validation processes and methodologies.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in vehicle and system-level validation, with proven experience in instrumentation, data acquisition, global certification, and homologation testing. You will also bring a structured and proactive approach to team leadership, cross-functional coordination, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership & Coordination

• Manage and mentor a team of V&V Test Engineers, ensuring effective allocation of work, development of team capability, and delivery against program milestones.

• Act as the central point of coordination for all validation and test activities across commodities and vehicle systems.

DVP Ownership & Test Timing

• Define, manage, and maintain the overall Design Verification Plan (DVP), ensuring alignment with program requirements and gateways, cross-disciplinary:

• Electrical/electronics, controls, software, NVH, structural, durability, dynamics, thermal, fluids, environmental

• Oversee test scheduling and timing plans, ensuring tests are booked, resources prepared, and vehicles/components delivered on time and to the correct specification.

• Monitor progress of all test activities, proactively addressing risks, delays, and dependencies.

Verification & Validation Delivery

• Oversee the planning, preparation, and execution of system and vehicle-level tests, including global certification and homologation campaigns.
• Ensure accurate data acquisition and instrumentation setups, data quality, and test coverage against requirements.
• Review test data, reports, and feedback from engineers to ensure accuracy, consistency, and relevance.

Process Development & Improvement

• Drive continuous improvement in V&V processes, methods, and tools, ensuring best practices in requirements-based testing, data handling, and reporting.
• Standardise templates, workflows, and reporting to improve efficiency and traceability.
• Champion lessons learned from test campaigns and embed them into future processes.

Communication & Reporting

• Provide regular updates to senior management and program leadership on DVP status, test progress, risks, and results.
• Ensure fast feedback loops, with preliminary findings communicated quickly to design and project teams before full report completion.
• Act as a key liaison with internal engineering teams, Tier 1 suppliers, and external test facilities.

Global Testing Support

• Coordinate international test trips, ensuring correct planning, logistics, and resourcing for engineers and vehicles.
• Provide senior technical support during test campaigns, including certification and homologation events.

Who are we looking for?

• Degree in Mechanical, Automotive, Electrical, or relevant Engineering discipline.
• Significant experience in automotive verification and validation, ideally in low-volume, high-performance or motorsport programs.
• Strong experience leading and managing cross-functional vehicle DVP, including homologation and certification activities
• Strong knowledge of instrumentation, data acquisition systems, calibration, and data analysis.
• Experience in certification and homologation testing (UNECE, FMVSS, WLTP, or equivalent).
• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and coordinate a team of engineers.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills with the ability to balance hands-on testing and strategic oversight.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, able to provide clear technical direction and timely reporting.
• Willingness to travel internationally for extended test campaigns (up to 3 weeks at a time).
• Technical understanding of the required testing to be able to challenge for better ways of achieving success
• Strong problem solving to unlock progress when the way forwards is not clear and provide clarity to stakeholders.

What can we offer you?

• An attractive salary which will grow in line with your ongoing development and impact.
• 25 days holiday (which increases with long service) with an opportunity to purchase up to 15 extra days.
• Training opportunities for continuing professional development.
• Onsite subsidised staff restaurant.
• Car and pension salary sacrifice schemes.
• Cycle scheme .
• Exercise classes.
• Paid time off for volunteering.
• Consultations with our Fit 4 Life expert.
• Social events throughout the year.
• Exclusive company discounts.
• Life assurance.

We are an equal opportunities employer

At Prodrive we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace which values diversity and ensures that everyone has the widest opportunities to maximise their potential. Studies have found that underrepresented groups such as women and ethnic minority groups are less likely to apply for roles if they do not meet all the requirements listed in the job description. If you feel that this role does not perfectly match your experience, we encourage you to apply as you may just be the candidate we are looking for.

Location: Ashby-de-la-Zouch (Hybrid)
Salary: £75,000 - £85,000 Basic + Car + Private Healthcare + Exceptional Bonus

We are working in partnership with a high-growth, innovation-led business operating within the automotive and logistics sector, looking to appoint a Head of Product - Automotive.

This is a pivotal senior leadership role where you will define the future direction of the automotive offering, shaping strategy and building the operating model to deliver real commercial impact.

The Opportunity

This is a rare opportunity to take full ownership of a product function within a business that is investing heavily in growth, innovation, and customer-led solutions.

You will operate at the intersection of strategy, customer insight, and execution, driving a clear vision and ensuring it translates into measurable results.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and own the long-term automotive product strategy and roadmap
• Identify where the business should compete and win within the market
• Translate strategy into clear, disciplined execution across the product lifecycle
• Work closely with commercial teams to align customer demand with product direction
• Develop and grow key strategic automotive accounts, increasing revenue and retention
• Deliver solutions that improve efficiency, resilience, and service quality for customers
• Balance innovation, profitability, and scalability when making investment decisions

What Success Looks Like

• A clearly defined automotive strategy aligned to business growth
• Increased revenue and retention across key accounts
• Stronger product adoption and customer engagement
• Improved cross-functional alignment and speed of execution

About You

• Proven experience in product leadership or strategic commercial roles
• Background within automotive, logistics, supply chain, mobility, or related sectors
• Strong ability to connect market trends, customer needs, and business strategy
• Commercially astute with experience influencing at senior or executive level
• A leader who can balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery

WR Logistics are the #1 recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit in the UK & USA for permanent jobs.

WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Job Title:Technical Systems Manager

Knauf stands foropportunity. We know that opportunity looks different to each person, and we are proud that we see opportunity in everyone. This exciting role within Knauf Insulation in the Technical Team could be the perfect next opportunity for you to build a unique career, in a values-led culture with a clear purpose of making tomorrow a home for all of us. We are a global manufacturer of construction materials and within our Group, our 41,500 team members in 90 countries across 300 sites provide a huge opportunity for anyone with ambition and energy. We value everyone’s contribution equally and we ask that you bring your whole self to work, to enrich the business further, as together we achieve more in a safe and inclusive environment.

Knauf Insulation is proud to be part of the Knauf Group. … To learn more about the business, clickhere.

Can you say yes?..

• Do you enjoy problem-solving?
• Do you have a hands on approach?
• Do you have good communication skills?

As ourTechnical Systems Manager, you will play a key part in the implementation of our Rock Mineral Wool projects whilst ensuring we adhere to regulatory and commercial needs.

What youll be doing

• Plan and deliver testing and assessment to support the delivery of the Shotton Certification Preparation Plan
• Liaise with regulations specialists within KI to understands implications for testing
• Monitor the relevant testing methods and testing standards to support a strategy that ensures we are delivering compliant products & systems in the most effective way.
• Understand and disseminate requirements of test standards.
• The Technical Systems Manager will be the lead person that develops and supports fire test programs
• Product and system testing for both GMW and RMW and can also include non-fire applications such as acoustics, flat roof loading and fixing pull-through testing.
• Triage testing and system development ideas from the wider business in preparation for NPD decisions.
• Achieve specific certification or 3rd party documentation when required
• Develop strong partnerships with product management to provide technical input into relevant projects, market messaging and collateral.
• With the support of the Technical Quality Manager, Specification teams and Product Managers, identify from internal projects and site visits, new or enhanced products or system opportunities.
• Interface with other team members, departments, and the plants to support the product development process and follow-up product certification to ensure product compliance.
• Responsibility for delivery of testing and assessment is limited to KINE products and systems only.

A full role profile is available upon request from HR/Talent Acquisition.

What wed love for you to have:

We are interested in you as a person, your attitude, behaviours and values. If you have the willingness to learn anything you need for the role that you don’t already have, we’d love to speak to you.

If you have any of the following this would be an added advantage:

• Relevant degree within the construction
• 5 years of construction/construction product work experience
• Have a good knowledge of construction types & construction details
• Have a basic knowledge of all relevant Building Regulations and product and application standards
• Be able to interpret construction descriptions, sketches and drawings
• Must have a hands on approach and direct experience of product testing ideally within the construction industry with relation to fire
• Comprehensive IT skill set
• Good reporting and data interpretation skills
• Good communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Effective management and prioritization of personal workload

We’ll provide:

• Enhanced Holiday Pay 33 days including bank holidays plus the opportunity to purchase more
• 16 weeks Company Sick Pay after 3 months of service
• Group Income Protection
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption packages
• Life Assurance 4 x annual salary
• Defined Contribution Pension Scheme
• Staff Bonus Scheme
• Career Progression Routes
• Employee Assistance Programme through Health Assured
• Westfield Health Cash Plan
• Perkbox
• Access to Costco Membership
• Wickes Employee Purchase Scheme
• On site Gyms
• Wellbeing Initiatives and Mental Health First Aiders
• Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• On site Car Charging Points

What happens next?

We appreciate that your time is precious and applying for a new job can be a lengthy process, so we will reply to your application ASAP.

Knauf Insulation welcomes applications from everyone and is committed to treating everyone equally, regardless of: age; sex; disability; ethnicity; gender identity; religion/belief; sexual orientation; marriage/civil partnership or pregnancy/maternity. In particular, we encourage applications from people from a minority background or from demographics that are underrepresented in the manufacturing industry.

We are a Disability Confident Leader (Level 1) and take care to ensure good EDI (Equality, Diversity & Inclusion) practices in all our operations. If you are invited to an interview, a member of our team will be in touch via email to enquire about any access requirements or reasonable adjustments that we can make for your interview.

Engineering Manager / Site Manager / Branch Manager required to join a global, leading engineering supplier.

The successful Engineering Manager / Site Manager / Branch Manager will be responsible for leading a team of Sales Engineers, Supply Chain, and General Engineering teams. This role will focus on overseeing day-to-day operations, ensuring seamless collaboration between teams, driving efficiency, and supporting the successful delivery of various pneumatic & hydraulic products and solutions, plus managing relationships with existing customers and distributors while developing new business opportunities in the Fluid Power sector.

The Engineering Manager / Site Manager / Branch Manager Role must have a proven ability to lead and inspire engineering teams, drive performance, and implement high-quality standards. You will ideally have a background in fluid power, specifically Pneumatics & hydraulics, or related sectors. We are looking for a dynamic manager who can enhance operations, optimise team performance, and deliver impactful results.

Package:

• £45,000 - £55,000 depending on experience
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Company pension
• Bonus
• Additional benefits

Engineering Manager / Site Manager / Branch ManagerRole:

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of Sales Engineers, supply chain, and general engineering teams within fluid power, specificallyhydraulics and pneumatics.
• Drive team performance and optimise operations to meet company objectives.
• Manage relationships with existing customers and distributors while developing new business opportunities in the Fluid Power sector.
• Maintain effective inventory management, stock control, and logistics to ensure smooth operations.
• Liaise with various engineering departments.
• Handle fluid power sales-related activities, including providing product demonstrations, attending exhibitions, and negotiating sales.
• Site-based near Basingstoke

Engineering Manager / Site Manager / Branch ManagerRequirements:

• Proven experience as a Branch Manager, Depot Manager, Operations Manager, Engineering Manager, Site Manager, Sales Manager or in a similar leadership role within an engineering environment.
• Experience with Pneumatics and Hydraulics is essential. Knowledge of Fluid Power products, such as Valves, Pumps, Filtration, Compressors, Vacuum Systems, Blowers, Motors, or similar mechanical engineering products, is highly desirable.
• Experience leading, mentoring, and motivating teams to deliver impactful results for hydraulic solutions.
• Solid experience in managing day-to-day operations, including sales, customer service, inventory control, and logistics.
• Sales Manager, Account Manager, Service Manager, Design Manager or Internal Sales Engineer looking to step up into a Site Manager role will also be considered.
• Ability to commute to Basingstoke daily.
• An engineering degree or equivalent qualifications are advantageous.

Description

Deputy Head of Compliance and Continuous Improvement

Programme: LCST (Logistics Commodities & Services Transformation)

Location: Bristol

Role Overview

Leidos Europe Ltd is seeking a UK based Deputy Head of Compliance and Continuous Improvement who is a motivated self-starter who can work independently and as part of a team in a dynamic environment.

You will be a dedicated resource to the Logistics Division working on the Ministry of Defence Logistics, Commodities and Services Transformation (LCST) Programme.

Reporting to the Head of Compliance and Continuous Improvement,  the Deputy Head will oversee a programme team quality function and the audit/assurance programme covering internal, external and supplier audits. You will be acting as the first point of contact for associated issues.

As a key member of the compliance team, you will have tangible as well as strategic input within a growing business. You will be accountable for driving the culture of quality and compliance to the next level as the programme continues to expand.

The role will be hybrid, with expectations to be in office at least twice a week and some travel will be required.

Duties & Responsibilities:

This position is a hands-on leader with strong background in quality assurance and quality control in an operational environment. The successful candidate will have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, a keen eye for detail, and evidence of CPD study on quality-related subjects.

This position will work cross-functionally with our Defence customer, key sub-contractors and the operations teams to be ensure the quality programmes and procedures are of the highest standards so that we deliver products and services of the highest quality to our customers.

Your responsibilities:

• Overseeing programme wide quality processes to ensure compliance and risk mitigation
• Oversee development and self-inspections of the quality management systems
• A champion of continuous improvement you will support a culture of problem solving and service evolution
• The role will also drive forward on critical compliance topics such as ISO and AQAP activity
• Ensure that adequate records are maintained
• Ensure that all personnel are trained and aware of compliance and quality requirements
• Deputise for the Head of Compliance in both Customer and Key Sub-Contractor meetings, where necessary

Skill Required:

• Certification in a relevant discipline is necessary, as would working within an established quality team in an operations environment
• Holds ISO9001 Lead Auditor Qualification
• Experience implementing corrective and preventative actions (CAPA) and conducting Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
• Proven experience working as an auditor alongside development, implementation and maintenance of quality systems is essential
• Credibility at a senior management level with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
• Experience of implementing continuous improvement methodologies (e.g. Lean, Six Sigma)
• Experience of Internal, external and supplier auditing
• People management skills and the ability to develop others
• Willing to travel UK and Overseas

Desirable Skills Required:

• Experience working with MOD contracts, policies and procedures including AQAP, Defence Standards and Joint Service Publications.
• Experience working with the following tools: Power BI, SharePoint, MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Jira
• Active SC security clearance

Clearance Requirements:

• BPSS Pre-screening required to start
• SC Required for role
• UK Citizenship

Leidos UK! Join our team and discover a culture of collaboration, innovation, diversity, trust, caring management, communication transparency, work-life balance, and overall job satisfaction…

What we do for you:
At Leidos we are PASSIONATE about customer success, UNITED as a team and INSPIRED to make a difference. We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance.
We provide an employment package that attracts, develops and retains only the best in talent. Our reward scheme includes:
•    Contributory Pension Scheme
•    Private Medical Insurance
•    33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays)
•    Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy and sell holidays and a cycle to work scheme)

• Flexible Working Scheme

Commitment to Diversity:

We welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture.  We foster a sense of belonging, welcoming all perspectives and contributions, and providing equal access to opportunities and resources for everyone.  If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know, and we will respond in a way that best fits your needs.

Who We Are:

The Logistics Commodities & Services Transformation (LCST) Programme for the UK Ministry of Defence is a critical effort to enhance and improve the UK’s defence supply chain. The programme provides essential services such as storage and distribution for the MOD’s materiel, including a global freight service and the procurement and inventory management of 70,000 commodity NATO Stock Number (NSNs).

Working together as Team Leidos we are helping to transform the UK’s defence supply chain by providing an integration of a complex mixture of services, at low risk, using a modern suite of systems that will deliver one version of the truth. For the first time, the MOD will see the whole picture, as it is happening.

What Makes Us Different:

Purpose: you can use your passion and abilities at Leidos to keep the people you care about safe. We are at the forefront of machine learning, AI, cyber security and solutions. Using your skills in the technology frontline by helping to build a safer world.  You can inspire change.

Collaboration: having flexibility to do your job is one of our core benefits, enabling you to become part of our extraordinary team.  We have been empowering our people to work flexibly for years.  Whether you work from home, the office or on customer sites, we will give you the digital tools and the flexibility to work smarter and align your needs and ours.

People: Leidos empowers people from every background to be themselves and gives you the tools to learn new skills by enabling growth whilst developing. We believe that extraordinary people need opportunities to grow, to be inspired and to inspire others. At Leidos, we invest in technical academies, career rotations and a career development plans that enhance your future.

If you’re looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We’re not hiring followers. We’re recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We’re already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting:

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

£58,400.00-£74,900.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That’s why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Securing Your Data

Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com.

If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

Mobile Refrigeration Engineer Manchester Area Up to £51,000 + Door to Door Travel

The Opportunity:
We are currently recruiting on behalf of a leading FM & refrigeration services provider for an experienced Mobile Refrigeration Engineer. Youll be joining a highly respected business, working on a long-term contract covering supermarket stores across Manchester. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled engineer seeking stability and a competitive package.

Key Responsibilities:

• Service, maintenance, and repair of refrigeration systems across multiple retail sites
• Fault-finding and ensuring minimal downtime on critical systems
• Working to planned and reactive maintenance schedules
• Ensuring compliance with company and client safety standards

Requirements:

• Proven background in refrigeration engineering (Supermarket experience desirable)
• Preferably Co2 experience
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
• Full UK Driving Licence

Whats on Offer:

• Salary £51,000 per annum
• Fully equipped company van + fuel card
• Standby allowance Incorporated in Salary (1-in-4 rota)
• Excellent company benefits package
• Long-term, secure contract with a market-leading FM provider

Our client, A national renewable technology provider, is seeking Electrical Engineers to support the installation, maintenance and repair of EV charging systems.

The ideal candidate will have strong technical knowledge and the ability to work independently on customer sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose, maintain and repair AC and DC EV charging equipment
• Complete warranty and remedial work to manufacturer standards
• Ensure installations meet regulatory and company quality requirements
• Identify issues and report non-conformities
• Deliver clear communication and excellent customer service

Skills & Experience

Essential:

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installations
• IET 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
• Full UK driving licence (max 6 points)
• Strong IT literacy

Desirable:

• ECS card
• 2391 Inspection & Testing
• Level 3 EV Charger Installation qualification

Benefits

• Company/fleet vehicle or car allowance
• Company pension

Why Apply?

A great opportunity to join a growing industry with long-term career prospects, progress to supervisory positions if you want it, and take advantage of ongoing training and exposure to cutting-edge EV technology.

Principal Hardware Engineer

Location: Rochester, full time on site

Rate: £69.72 ph PAYE (£79.86 ph inclusive of holiday pay) or £94.24 p/h Umbrella

Inside IR35

Duration: 12 Months initial

As a Principal Hardware Engineer, you will be working as part of a multidisciplinary team to formulate and optimise innovative hardware engineering solutions, for products such as Helmet Mounted & Head-Up Displays, Mission Computers, Flight Controls, Active Inceptors and other associated safety-critical technology.

This role will provide you with the opportunity to work with leading, innovating cutting edge projects as a member of a very experienced diverse team, with the view to progressing your career in this industry.

Typical duties include:

• Executing complex hardware design tasks in accordance with the hardware development plan, whilst meeting agreed timescales and allocated budgets
• Conducting hardware requirements capture, preliminary design, detailed design including a range of analysis tasks
• Adopting an innovative approach to design and identifying improvements to working practices
• Working with other disciplines within an integrated team to optimise solutions and minimise impacts from dependencies
• Providing technical guidance and support to the development and delivery of all aspects of digital &/or analogue electronics solutions.
• Coaching & developing the skills of junior team members
• Delivering design artefacts in accordance with company and industry standards

Key Skillset

Knowledge:

• Mentor Graphics Expedition Enterprise
• Analogue simulations tools, e.g. Simetrix or Spice
• Timing designer tools, e.g. Chronology
• Signal integrity tools and principles
• System development tools, e.g. Enterprise Architect, Matlab, Simulink
• Requirements management tools, e.g. DOORS
• Proven ability working on safety critical systems.

Skills:

• Working knowledge and experience of digital &/or analogue electronics technologies
• Experience of working through the full engineering development lifecycle, from concept to product certification
• Ability to demonstrate a good appreciation of cost and schedule constraints on designs, to meet programme needs
• Capable of providing robust engineering judgement in all phases of the engineering development lifecycle.
• Robust understanding of product design and work package control.
• Proven ability in digital &/or analogue electronics technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and delivery of end-to-end AI/ML solutions aligned to organisational strategy and operational objectives.
• Define scalable, secure, and maintainable AI architectures, covering data pipelines, model lifecycle management, deployment, and monitoring.
• Establish architectural standards, design patterns, and engineering best practices.
• Provide technical oversight across the full AI lifecycle: concept, prototyping, production deployment, and optimisation.
• Review and approve solution designs produced by AI Solution Engineers and wider delivery teams.
• Lead, mentor, and develop AI Solution Engineer(s) and associated technical staff.
• Set technical direction and ensure consistency in engineering standards across AI initiatives.
• Conduct code and design reviews to ensure quality, security, and maintainability.
• Identify capability gaps and drive upskilling across the AI team.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance engineering culture.
• Own technical delivery of AI solutions, ensuring alignment with scope, timelines, and quality expectations.
• Oversee deployment of AI systems into secure or controlled environments.
• Ensure compatibility of AI solutions with DevSecOps pipelines and enterprise technology stacks.
• Define and monitor performance metrics for deployed models, ensuring operational effectiveness and reliability.
• Lead remediation and optimisation efforts when performance, compliance, or operational risks arise.
• Embed ethical AI principles, including fairness, explainability, auditability, and transparency, into solution design.
• Ensure compliance with data governance, security, and regulatory requirements.
• Support accreditation and assurance activities within regulated or defence environments.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate technical risks associated with AI deployment.
• Translate operational or business requirements into AI-enabled solution approaches.
• Engage senior stakeholders, providing clear technical briefings and strategic recommendations.
• Contribute to AI capability roadmaps and innovation strategies.
• Lead technical input into bids, proposals, or programme planning activities where required.
• Conduct horizon scanning to evaluate emerging AI technologies and assess relevance to operational use cases.
• Drive continuous improvement of AI engineering practices, tooling, and delivery methods.
• Champion adoption of MLOps practices to enhance repeatability, traceability, and scalability.
• Promote knowledge sharing and best practice dissemination across engineering teams.

Who we are looking for:

The successful candidate will be a technically astute AI Solution Lead who thrives on engineering execution to realise enterprise goals.You will be responsible for designing and sustaining AI/ML solutions that align with the Army Collective Training Service (ACTS) architectural vision. The AI Solution Lead must possess a deep understanding of AI technologies, with the ability to leverage data insights for model development and optimisation using frameworks such as TensorFlow and PyTorch, while also driving intelligent process automation across the machine learning lifecycle through platforms like Azure Machine Learning. This role is pivotal in aligning AI technology with architecture vision and goals, ensuring secure, interoperable systems to drive and automate data driven decision making.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Extensive experience in leading technical teams designing and delivering end-to-end AI/ML solutions from concept to production within regulated or controlled environments.
• Strong Python expertise and deep knowledge of ML frameworks
• Experience defining scalable ML architectures, including lifecycle management, monitoring, and resilience strategies
• Experience overseeing deployment using containerisation and orchestration platforms and governing CI/CD and MLOps practices
• Strong understanding of API-led integration within enterprise systems
• Experience embedding responsible AI principles into architectural design
• Strong understanding of secure coding, data protection, and governance frameworks, and experience supporting accreditation or assurance processes
• Accountability for technical risk identification and mitigation
• Experience translating operational requirements into AI-enabled capabilities
• Ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders
• Experience defining AI roadmaps and technical strategy
• Strong decision-making capability balancing innovation, risk, and operational constraints
• Proven experience leading, mentoring, and developing AI/ML engineers
• Strong systems-level analytical thinking
• Ability to operate autonomously with accountability for outcomes
• Degree in relevant discipline or equivalent senior-level experience

Job Title:Senior Electrical Design Engineer (HV/MV)
Location:Glasgow (preferred) or London
Pay:£75,000 £90,000 (DOE)

PMA Recruitment Services are seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join a growing team working across high-impact energy and infrastructure projects. This is a senior-level opportunity offering flexibility on role grade and salary depending on experience.

The Role:

You will play a key role in the design and delivery of complex electrical systems, supporting major projects across sectors such as grid infrastructure, gas power generation, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and data centres.

This role combines technical leadership with stakeholder engagement, so strong communication and collaboration skills are essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and contribute to HV/MV electrical design across a range of projects
• Interface with UK TSO/DNO stakeholders and ensure compliance with UK regulatory requirements
• Support project delivery from concept through to execution
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and external partners
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship where required

Requirements:

• Proven experience in electrical design within relevant sectors (grid, power generation, BESS, data centres highly desirable)
• Strong understanding of UK TSO/DNO interfaces and regulatory frameworks
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Additional Information:

• Strong preference for candidates with unrestricted right to work in the UK due to project travel requirements (Ireland and mainland Europe)
• Candidates already based in the UK with significant experience may be considered for sponsorship transfer

This is an exciting opportunity to work on critical infrastructure projects within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

As CNC Manufacturing Support Engineer, join a growing, globally backed manufacturer in the defence sector, supplying equipment to the British military. This is a great opportunity to support and improve CNC machining operations within a well-established engineering business.

Role Overview

Provide technical and project support across CNC machining, focusing on process improvement, tooling, documentation, and operator training. Youll work closely with production, engineering, and external partners to ensure high standards of safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and improve CNC machining processes
• Design fixtures, tooling, and work-holding solutions
• Optimise cutting tools and machining methods
• Create and maintain SOPs and manufacturing documentation
• Deliver operator training
• Manage engineering projects and machine installations
• Coordinate with suppliers and contractors
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives

Requirements

• Strong CNC machining knowledge (milling essential)
• Experience with tooling, process improvement, and documentation
• AutoCAD proficiency
• Project management experience (Microsoft Project preferred)
• ERP experience (e.g. SAP)

Desirable:PRINCE2, CAD (SolidWorks/Inventor), precision industries experience, Lean/CI knowledge, ex-operator background.

Benefits

• MonThurs 07:0015:30, Fri 07:0012:00
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (rising with service)
• 7% employer pension contribution
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Sick pay, wellbeing programme, cycle to work scheme
• Free parking with EV charging

Full job description available on request.

Our client is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All applications will be considered.The client is part of the Armed Forces Covenant achieving their Silver Award in 2020 and Gold Award in 2024. We actively support and encourage service leavers, reservists and cadets to join the team, recognising military skills and qualifications in the recruitment and selection process.

If you are passionate about Manufacturing and eager to contribute to a thriving workplace environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

If you would like to learn more, please apply or contact Tim Hill at Technical Placements for an initial chat.

Contract | Onsite | Gaydon

Contract Details

• £37 per hour - Inside IR35
• 6-month or 12-month contract available
• Immediate start required
• Onsite role - Gaydon

Role Overview

We’re looking for a Manufacturing Simulation Engineer to lead the development of Discrete Event Simulation (DES) models for manufacturing systems.
You’ll analyse production flow, identify bottlenecks, optimise throughput, and support major vehicle or system programmes from concept through to delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Build, develop, and deliver Discrete Event Simulation models that represent full manufacturing process flow from concept to launch.
• Analyse production performance, throughput, cycle time, buffer sizes, and system availability.
• Identify bottlenecks and provide recommendations to improve system efficiency.
• Optimise manufacturing systems using DES ‘what-if’ scenarios and operational variants.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering, production, and scheduling teams to ensure system readiness.
• Produce clear documentation, dashboards, and reports to support decision-making.
• Mentor junior engineers and support ongoing improvement of simulation tools and techniques.

Key Skills & Experience

• Strong hands-on experience with Discrete Event Simulation tools (e.g., Lanner Witness or Siemens Plant Simulation).
• Proven background in modelling production flows and solving complex system performance issues.
• Experience delivering DES models to programme KPIs and production targets.
• Understanding of lean manufacturing tools and techniques.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present complex ideas clearly.
• Comfortable working in fast-paced manufacturing environments.

Who This Role Suits

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys:

• Turning complex manufacturing systems into accurate digital simulations
• Solving efficiency and throughput challenges
• Working closely with engineering and production teams
• Leading simulation workstreams and driving system improvements

VolkerFitzpatrick offers a range and depth of civil engineering, infrastructure and building services. We contribute to vital parts of the nation’s life through projects of strategic importance, while delivering those less visible, yet essential, works required by both private and public sectors. We build, renew, maintain highways, airports, railway infrastructure, and commercial, industrial and educational buildings.

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Project Manager to join our Aviation business working on multiple projects across the UK.

The Senior Project Manager is the most senior project based member of staff and is both an integral member of the Project Operations Team and the leader of the Team. The Team is responsible for the effective and efficient running of the project throughout the delivery ensuring the project is planned, programmed and delivered on time to the satisfaction of the client with respect to quality, safety, environmental impact and budget.

About you

• Proven technical and project management abilities
• Strong organisational and management skills
• Knowledge of the requirements and implementation of CDM regulations
• Ability to produce Work Package Plans, Task Briefing Sheets, and implement safe systems of work
• Detailed knowledge of Safety, Quality and Environmental issues relevant to the project environment
• Experience from a Civils background.

If your past experience doesn’t match perfectly with every requirement of the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for us.

Why work with us?

VolkerFitzpatrick is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure.

By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerFitzpatrick are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients.

We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees.

We offer a range of benefits, including:

• Competitive salary
• Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday
• Option to buy additional annual leave
• Private medical care
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts
• Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training
• Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefits
• Flexible working opportunities
• Employee Assistance programme
• Mental health, physical health, and financial support
• 24/7 Virtual GP service

Fairness, inclusion and respect

We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive.

If you need support with your application, please contact us at

Additional information

Note for Recruitment Agencies:

Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release.

We kindly request that you refrain from sending speculative CVs. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable, and we kindly ask that all inquiries to be directed

VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all.

HI Group is a specialist Managed Services Provider for Net Zero programmes. As part of the Sureserve family, we support clients in the Design, Build, Finance, and Operation of Low Carbon Transition Projects. Our services cover the entire lifecyclefrom carbon baselining to post-project monitoring and verificationensuring the highest standards of sector governance in renewable energy solutions and sustainable project development.

Working to a hybrid working model from the office in Nottingham, this is a senior technical leadership role responsible for setting, governing, and continuously improving engineering design across our renewable and low-carbon energy projects.

Acting as the organizations technical authority, you will provide oversight and assurance across Solar PV, BESS, District Heat Networks, and Heat Pump technologies. You will balance strong engineering governance with practical, hands-on leadership to ensure designs are safe, compliant, optimized, and commercially aligned. This is a key leadership role within a growing SME environment, requiring a consistent presence in the Nottingham office.

Click here to learn more about the impact of HI Group

Engineering Leadership & Technical Authority

• Serve as the senior technical authority for all engineering design activities.
• Review, challenge, and approve engineering calculations, drawings, and technical documentation.
• Establish and improve engineering standards, QA processes, and design governance.
• Ensure designs are safe, compliant, buildable, and commercially robust.
• Own complex technical matters, escalating only material risks where appropriate.

Engineering Function Management

• Lead the engineering team, ensuring effective workload allocation and delivery to programme.
• Manage resource planning, utilization, and capability development across the project portfolio.
• Align design outputs with programme milestones and cost objectives alongside Project Management and Commercial teams.
• Build scalable engineering capability and contribute directly to projects as a hands-on leader.

Line Management & Professional Standards

• Hold full line management responsibility, including performance management and development.
• Build a culture of accountability, ownership, and pride in engineering output.
• Promote a professional culture aligned with Engineering Council principles.
• Support engineers in progressing toward CEng, IEng, or EngTech status.

Project, Commercial & Stakeholder Engagement

• Contribute to feasibility, optioneering, and technical due diligence.
• Support value engineering and technical risk management throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide senior technical engagement with clients, supply chain partners, DNOs, and regulatory stakeholders.
• Strengthen technical relationships with key suppliers and delivery partners.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or actively working toward chartership with demonstrable progression.
• Demonstrable success in engineering design and delivery roles.
• Strong technical foundation in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Building Services.
• Proven experience leading or managing engineering teams and approving technical documentation.
• Deep understanding of UK engineering standards and safe design principles.

Highly Desirable:

• Experience in renewable/low-carbon infrastructure (Solar PV, BESS, Heat Pumps, Heat Networks).
• Experience implementing engineering standards or QA frameworks.
• Experience engaging with DNOs and regulatory authorities.

Package details

• Up to £70,000 + 10% Car allowance or company car
• Contributory pension scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Access to Enjoy Benefits Portal (discounts, salary sacrifice opportunities for a range of services)
• 25 days + Bank holidays (service based increasing holiday scheme)
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption leave and other family friendly policies
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Bike2Work Scheme
• EV Car Scheme

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Licensed Aircraft Engineer (B1 / B2 – A400M)

Recruiter: Morson Edge
Location: RAF Brize Norton
Aircraft Type: A400M
Contract Type: 6 months Contract
Rate: £60 per hour
Clearance: Must be eligible to hold UK Security Clearance
Shift Pattern: 5x5x4, 07:00 – 19:00

Morson Edge are recruiting for an experienced Licensed Aircraft Engineer to support A400M aircraft maintenance and certification activities at RAF Brize Norton. This role requires an engineer capable of meeting MAA RA4801 requirements and holding appropriate company approvals to perform and certify aircraft maintenance in accordance with approved Technical Documentation and Company Procedures.

The successful candidate will be a hands-on engineer with strong safety awareness, leadership capability, and a commitment to continuous improvement. There may also be opportunities to undertake limited supervisory responsibilities to support operational requirements and role development.

Key Responsibilities

Perform and certify A400M aircraft maintenance in accordance with approved Technical Documentation and Company Procedures

Certify own work and, where authorised, the work of others within the scope of approvals held

Work under the direction of the Senior Licensed Engineer (SLE) or Lead Engineer (LE), supporting team delivery and safe working practices

Lead groups of engineers on assigned tasks to meet delivery and safety requirements

Identify, address, and report safety concerns immediately

Ensure tools and equipment are maintained in a clean, serviceable, and safe condition

Raise, complete, and review maintenance documentation accurately and in a timely manner

Recommend improvements to safety, quality, and efficiency

Mentor apprentices, trainees, and new starters, monitoring performance and reporting as required

Maintain currency with Read & Sign notices and regulatory updates

Support offsite activities when required (e.g. AOG or line support)

Uphold professional standards of behaviour, discipline, and presentation in line with company values

Health, Safety & Compliance

Comply with all Health & Safety, Aviation Safety, and Security responsibilities

Apply Human Factors and safety management principles to all activities

Support organisational Safety Management System and security policies

Take responsibility for personal safety and the safety of others in the workplace

Essential Skills & Qualifications

Hold an appropriate Category B licence in accordance with CAA Part 66, or equivalent experience

Completion of MOD Phase 2 Technical Training (in line with MAA RA4808)

A400M Type Course completed

Valid EWIS and Human Factors training

Ability to obtain and exercise company approvals to the full extent of licence held

Successfully complete role-based Competency Assessment and Independent Quality Board

Proven ability to work effectively within a team and lead technicians on task

Strong communication skills and good aviation safety awareness

Hold a UK driving licence and be capable of obtaining an airside driving permit

Eligible to obtain and maintain UK security clearance

Desirable Skills

High level of technical experience within military or regulated aviation environments

Previous supervisory or mentoring experience

What’s on Offer

£60 per hour contract rate

Contract role supporting A400M operations at RAF Brize Norton

Structured day shift pattern (5x5x4)

Regulated, safety-focused engineering environment

Potential for role development and contract extension

We are seeking two highly experienced and SeniorSolution Architects with deep expertise in card processing platforms to drive architecture and design across a large-scale commercial cards ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and deliver end-to-end solution architecture for card-based systems, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture principles and platform roadmaps
• Translate business requirements (BRDs) into solution designs, decomposing into MVPs, epics, and detailed technical stories
• Design and implement scalable, resilient, and secure architectures across distributed systems
• Define integration patterns (REST APIs, messaging, event-driven architecture) across internal platforms and external partners
• Provide hands-on architectural leadership to engineering teams, ensuring design consistency and adherence to standards
• Govern solutions through architecture review boards, ensuring compliance with security, data, and infrastructure standards
• Identify and mitigate technical risks, including performance, scalability, and security concerns
• Collaborate with vendors and third parties to define interoperability models and integration contracts
• Contribute to technology strategy, including cloud adoption, modernization, and legacy transformation initiatives
• Promote adoption of modern engineering practices including microservices, API-first design, and domain-driven design

Required Experience

• 15+ years of experience in software engineering and solution architecture, with a strong focus on banking and payments systems
• Deep domain knowledge of card processing systems (e.g., authorization, clearing, settlement, dispute management)
• Proven experience designing high-throughput, low-latency transactional systems
• Experience operating within large-scale, matrixed enterprise environments
• Strong background in cloud-native architecture (AWS, Azure, or GCP), including relevant certifications
• Demonstrated ability to handle complex, ambiguous technical problems and translate them into structured solutions
• Strong stakeholder engagement across business, engineering, and infrastructure teams

Technical Skills

• Architecture & Design: Microservices, event-driven architecture, domain-driven design (DDD), layered architecture
• Integration: RESTful APIs, OpenAPI specs, messaging systems (Kafka, MQ), asynchronous processing
• Cloud & Infrastructure: Cloud-native design, containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes), CI/CD pipelines
• Data: Distributed data systems, RDBMS/NoSQL, data modelling, data consistency patterns
• Security: Secure-by-design principles, IAM, encryption, threat modelling, regulatory compliance
• Resilience: High availability, fault tolerance, disaster recovery, observability (logging, monitoring, tracing)
• Channels: Experience designing across web, mobile, API gateways, and backend orchestration layers
• Legacy Integration: Exposure to mainframe systems (desirable but not essential)

Additional Capabilities

• Strong focus on cybersecurity and secure architecture practices
• Experience designing mission-critical systems with strict uptime and performance SLAs
• Ability to mentor engineers and architects, driving technical best practices and governance
• Comfortable working across global teams with distributed stakeholders

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At Pilgrim’s Europe, we believe in delivering business success through our people. We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Site Engineering Manager to lead our engineering and maintenance function at our Ruskington site.

This is a senior leadership role responsible for driving engineering excellence, managing capital projects, ensuring full legislative compliance, and leading a high-performing maintenance team in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

If you are a strategic thinker with a hands-on approach and a passion for continuous improvement, this is your opportunity to make a real impact.

The Role

As Site Engineering Manager, you will take full responsibility for site engineering operations, maintenance strategy, infrastructure development and capital investment delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver the site engineering strategy aligned to business goals
• Lead capital investment projects from planning through to execution
• Manage all site maintenance activities and CMMS systems (Holistech)
• Drive asset reliability through robust PPM and MTBF analysis
• Ensure full compliance with statutory and legislative requirements
• Manage external contractors and service level agreements
• Oversee departmental budgets, cost control and financial performance
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives including RCA and 5 Why
• Administer and manage the permit to work system
• Ensure engineering standards support food safety and audit readiness
• Lead and develop a skilled, engaged engineering team
• You will play a critical role in maintaining an “audit ready” site and actively support HACCP, Q&FS systems and the QUOR platform.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven engineering management experience within food manufacturing
• Strong leadership background managing large engineering teams
• Experience delivering capital expenditure programmes
• Expertise in CMMS/PPM systems and asset performance management
• Strong knowledge of health & safety, environmental and legislative controls
• Demonstrable experience in cost control and quality systems
• Degree or HNC (or equivalent) in an Engineering discipline
• Food Safety Level 3 and HACCP Level 3
• You’ll be resilient, commercially aware, detail-focused and comfortable operating in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Our Values

At Pilgrim’s Europe, our success is built on strong values:

Determination – We deliver results and take ownership

Simplicity – We focus on practical, hands-on solutions

Ownership – We see the big picture and act decisively

Discipline – We honour commitments and execute with excellence

Humility & Sincerity – We respect, listen and act with integrity

We are looking for a leader who lives these values every day.

Why Join Pilgrim’s Europe?

• Competitive salary
• Company pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Employee benefits platform & discount scheme
• Career progression within a leading European food business
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• The opportunity to shape engineering strategy at site level
• A values-led culture where people really make a difference

Ready to Lead Engineering Excellence?

If you are passionate about driving performance, developing teams and delivering strategic engineering improvements in a complex food manufacturing environment, we want to hear from you.

Join Pilgrim’s Europe and help us continue delivering business success through our people.

API Holdings Ltd has three engineering based subsidiary companies whose expertise span across a variety of engineering specialties. API Engineering specialises in the design and manufacture of capital equipment and tooling for the steel, agricultural and oil and gas industries. Much of their work is complimentary to sister company PPI Engineering whose expertise lies with rotating electrical machines and on-site service work. API Holdings also has a wholly owned subsidiary API Capacitors which is the last UK manufacturer of power capacitors. Much of the work API Holdings completes provides diverse opportunity and challenges.

Summary Job Description:

Manage the operation of the Service Department. The Service Department carries out work on site on a worldwide basis. Work is also carried out in the facility in Norwich.

Responsibilities:

• Managing the service engineers. This includes allocating work, maintaining necessary certification, security clearance, training and visas.
• Generate and manage enquiries, quotes, contracts, invoicing on service work.
• Arrange site meetings in support of enquiries, contracts and business development.
• Manage reporting and documentation structure.
• Look after all site tooling and instrumentation including arranging calibration as required. Establish a dedicated area for equipment at Norwich facility.
• Co-ordinate with other departments to support new equipment and service work.
• Increase the size of the service team with support from the Directors to include some experienced electromechanical and commissioning engineers.

Company description:

At Warburtons, family is at the heart of our business. Five generations’? worth of expertise that goes into making our bakery products allows us to continue a tradition of baking inherited over the past 150 years.

Warburtons is the largest bakery brand in the UK, but that doesn’t allow us to rest on our laurels. We are pioneers of the industry and ambitious market leaders, always seeking to challenge ourselves and convention. It is part of our philosophy to provide honest good sense on issues of health and well-being, helping the whole family to enjoy our products as part of a healthy, balanced diet, through a range of products to suit all meal occasions, lifestyles and tastes.

Job description:

Job Title: Lead Engineer
Location: Newburn
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: 4 on 4 off
Salary: Up to £60,000

Are you a talented Lead Engineer with a knack for electrical equipment? Do you thrive in a supportive yet fast-paced environment?

The Recipe

As a Lead Engineer you’ll direct the daily activities of the shift teams engaged on breakdown and preventative maintenance for the plant, maximising plant reliability, performance, product quality and safety.

The Role

You’ll ensure plant is safe to operate and maintain and personnel conform to health and safety legislation, policies and standards, as well as leading the engineering team to support the day to day operation by delivering planned and reactive maintenance to achieve engineering KPIs. You’ll work within the framework of a Business led engineering reliability strategy with the effective use of SAP PM, and maintain equipment in line with relevant food safety legislation. As well as overseeing this you will help support the recruitment, motivation and development of an engineering team to ensure they achieve the goals and targets agreed in their role profiles and performance review meetings.

Essential Ingredients

• Structured and practical engineering training (e.g. apprenticeship/HNC/degree).
• Knowledge and experience of maintenance in an FMCG environment.
• HandS/Food Safety systems and legislation knowledge e.g. PUWER, IOSH able to ensure a safe working environment.
• IT and PC knowledge is able to use widespread functions within relevant software (Inc Office and SAP).
• Communicating skills is articulate/develops effective, long-term relationships with key people.
• Coaching and mentoring skills , akes responsibility for the training and coaching of others.
• Influencing and negotiating skills, maintains attention when speaking to groups of people/negotiates successful deals and purchases/develops persuasive arguments/demonstrates flexibility in influencing style.
• Analysing and problem solving skills, anticipates problems before they occur and takes steps to deal with them/correctly and swiftly identifies the underlying problem and finds appropriate solutions.
• Uses project management techniques to create effective plans with milestones/identifies areas of risk and plan contingency/monitors and communicates work and project progress.
• Makes timely decisions/takes account of the wider risks and implications.
• Uses an understanding of the cost base in own area to improve profitability/develops and monitors engineering budget.
• Leadership skills , inspires others to perform/uses a range of leadership styles/deals effectively with performance issues/creates a sense of trust in the team.

Extra Dough

At last and by no means least you will want to know what your breads worth.

• A slice of the annual profits (discretionary profit share)
• Family time is important to us so as well as your holiday entitlement, we’ll give you the opportunity to purchase up to an extra weeks annual leave
• Award winning pension scheme with company contributions
• Life assurance
• Products you will love along with deals and discounts for you and the family through our Extra Dough website
• Continued investment in your personal development
• Fully stocked kitchens filled with our delicious products for you to enjoy with your daily brew!
• Support for your health and wellbeing, including access to free physiotherapy, 24/7 access to a confidential helpline for practical advice and a comprehensive occupational health service

We respect and value difference. We look to create an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. Companies that are diverse in age, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity, or any other aspect which makes them unique, are proven to be better companies. More importantly, creating an environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work, is the right thing to do.

Lead Full Stack Engineer (Java, AWS, Angular) (MarTech / Data Analytics)

Manchester, Hybrid (3 days onsite) | No sponsorship available

We’re partnering with a leading global investment organisation to find an experienced Lead Full Stack Engineer to play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering next-generation digital and marketing technology platforms.

This is a hands-on leadership role-ideal for someone who still enjoys coding while leading from the front. You’ll combine deep technical expertise across Java, AWS, and modern JavaScript frameworks (Angular) with strong leadership capability and a passion for data-driven, customer-centric platforms.

Role Overview

• Lead design and delivery of full stack, microservices-based solutions (Java, Angular, AWS)
• Stay hands-on with coding while setting technical direction and standards
• Drive MarTech initiatives across Adobe Experience Manager (AEM), Adobe Experience Platform (AEP), and Adobe Target
• Work closely with marketing and product teams to deliver data-driven, scalable solutions
• Own architecture, CI/CD, TDD, and engineering best practices
• Act as a senior escalation point for complex technical challenges

What We’re Looking For

• Current Lead Engineer with strong hands-on full stack experience
• Expertise in Java, JavaScript (Angular), and AWS
• Experience in microservices, APIs, and cloud-native architecture
• Exposure to Adobe MarTech stack (AEM, AEP, Target)
• Background in or strong interest in data analytics / data-driven platforms
• Strong communicator, comfortable leading cross-functional teams

Why This Role?

• True hands-on leadership-no stepping away from engineering
• Work with a modern tech stack in a cloud-first environment
• High visibility role with real impact on customer experience and digital transformation
• Opportunity to shape MarTech strategy and data capabilities
• Collaborative, mission-driven environment with strong engineering standards

Excellent opportunity for someone looking to progress in a hands on Leadership role.

McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.

Job Title: Engineering Manager - Hydraulics/Pneumatics
Location: Buckingham, Buckinghamshire
Salary: £70,000 – £85,000 basic + EMI share scheme + benefits

A highly specialised engineering company is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead its technical activities during an exciting period of growth and a very full order book!

This is a small 8-person business, so your role will be VERY broad.
Most of your role will be to provide technical leadership and oversight across engineering projects. But you will be required to be ‘hands-on’ at times in mechanical design, either because the project needs it or to cover people’s work while they’re on holiday etc. You will also need to be customer-facing and able to talk to clients. You will engage with new and existing clients to help win new business or ensure projects are delivered.

This role would suit an experienced Engineering Manager who is still hands-on (or capable of being) or a highly experienced Senior/Principal/Lead Mechanical Engineer, looking to take the step up into a leadership role.

You must have a strong technical background in mechanical design involving precision hydraulics/pneumatics. Any experience in robotics/automation or similar would be highly beneficial, but not essential.

The business designs and builds complex bespoke engineering systems for high-profile clients, combining mechanical design, electronics, software and advanced engineering techniques.
Reporting directly to the Board, you will take responsibility for the technical leadership and operational delivery. This role requires a hands-on engineering leader who is equally comfortable solving technical challenges, managing a small engineering team, and supporting business development activity.

You will play a key role in shaping the future direction of the business, ensuring projects are delivered successfully while also identifying opportunities to secure new work.

Key Responsibilities - Engineering Manager - Hydraulics/Pneumatics

• Work closely with the Board to develop and execute the company’s long-term business strategy.
• Provide technical leadership and oversight across engineering projects.
• Support the engineering team in solving complex mechanical and systems design challenges.
• Maintain and strengthen relationships with long-standing international customers.
• Lead business development activities, including preparing quotations and proposals.
• Manage and support a small team of engineers and technical staff.
• Participate in design reviews, ensuring high engineering standards and practical solutions.

Skills & Experience - Engineering Manager - Hydraulics/Pneumatics

• Proven experience in a senior engineering leadership role combining technical and commercial responsibilities.
• Strong mechanical design and practical engineering skills.
• Ability to manage projects and teams in a hands-on engineering environment.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage customers, suppliers and internal teams.
• Comfortable working in a small, agile engineering business.
• Experience with CAD tools (Autodesk Inventor desirable).
• Strong technical background in pneumatics, hydraulics or robotics.

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK

The successful candidate will need to meet the requirements for working on defence-related projects.

If you have any specific questions about this Engineering Manager - Hydraulics/Pneumatics role in Buckingham, please call David on 01582 350052.