We believe in better. And we make it happen.

Better content. Better products. And better careers.

Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and the new. From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile, SkyQ to Sky Glass, we never stand still. We optimise and innovate.

We turn big ideas into the products, content and services millions of people love.

And we do it all right here at Sky.

What you’ll do

1. Physical Model Making & Finishing

• Produce aesthetic models using a mix of traditional machinery (lathe, bandsaw, sanders) and digital tools (3D printers, laser cutters).
• Execute professional-grade finishing, including sanding, priming, painting, and texture matching to simulate production materials.
• Build functional “rigs” and mock-ups to test human-factors and scale.

2. Electronics & Mechatronics Integration

• Design and assemble “works-like” prototypes using microcontrollers (Arduino, ESP32, Raspberry Pi).
• Solder custom wire harnesses and basic PCBs for integrated sensors, actuators, and user interfaces (LEDs, displays, haptics).
• Write basic code to demonstrate design intent for design reviews.

3. Workshop Management & Safety

• Maintain and calibrate all shop equipment to ensure maximum uptime and safety.
• Manage inventory for prototyping consumables (resins, filaments, electronic components, fasteners).
• Act as the Safety Officer for the workshop, writing and adhering to risk assessments and training designers on the correct use of machinery.

What you’ll bring

• Experience in a professional prototyping lab, model shop, or R&D environment (ID consultancy experience is a major plus).
• CAD/CAM: Proficiency in SolidWorks, or Rhino for preparing files for 3D printing or milling paths.
• Electronics: Strong soldering skills and a solid understanding of basic circuit design and power management.
• Problem Solving: A “hacker” mindset-the ability to find creative ways to make a prototype work within the physical constraints the design.
• Craftsmanship: An obsessive eye for detail, particularly regarding tolerances, fit-and-finish, and material realism.

Team overview

The Group Industrial Design team at Sky spends every day creating world-class customer products and experiences across the Group Product portfolio. As well as designing physical products and packaging across entertainment, connectivity and security, we have bold and transformative plans for the future. A team of brilliant design specialists working across multiple disciplines - we’re shaping the way customers enjoy Sky’s products and services.

The rewards

There’s one thing people can’t stop talking about when it comes to #LifeAtSky : the perks. Here’s a taster:

• Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place

• The magic of Sky Glass at an exclusive rate

• A generous pension package

• Private healthcare

• Discounted mobile and broadband

• A wide range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences

Inclusion & how you’ll work

We are a Disability Confident Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all, and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can.

We’ve embraced hybrid working and split our time between unique office spaces and the convenience of working from home. You’ll find out more about what hybrid working looks like for your role later on in the recruitment process.

Your office space:

Osterley:

Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There’s also plenty of bike shelters and showers.

On campus, you’ll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed and even get pampered at our beauty salon.

We’d love to hear from you

Inventive, forward-thinking minds come together to work in Tech, Product and Data at Sky. It’s a place where you can explore what if, how far, and what next.

But better doesn’t stop at what we do, it’s how we do it, too. We embrace each other’s differences. We support our community and contribute to a sustainable future for our business and the planet.

If you believe in better, we’ll back you all the way.

Just so you know: if your application is successful, we’ll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.

We’re hiring on behalf of a global digital tech client that moves quickly, builds properly and expects senior engineers to own their craft.

Office locations include; London, Manchester, Wirral, New York and Amsterdam

They want a Frontend Developer who can take a brief, see the gaps and ship something solid.If you care about clean architecture, performance that actually holds up in the real world, and code that another developer can read without sweating, keep reading.

The role

You’ll be hands-on from day one. This isn’t a ceremonial senior title. You’ll be building complex frontend solutions, making sensible technical decisions, and setting the tone for how things are done. You’ll work across sophisticated Shopify builds, custom themes, integrations, API-heavy features, and make sure what goes live is fast, stable and commercially sound.

Day to day

* Building advanced frontend solutions using JavaScript, HTML and CSS

* Developing and extending Shopify themes using Liquid

* Working with APIs to integrate third-party systems cleanly

* Stress-testing performance and fixing bottlenecks before users ever see them

* Reviewing code and raising the bar across the team

* Working closely with Design, product and other devs to make sure the frontend isn’t an afterthought

* You’ll be expected to challenge weak ideas, simplify over-engineered ones, and back your decisions with experience.

What they’re looking for

* You’ve done this before, properly. Strong commercial frontend experience

* Deep Shopify expertise - Liquid, APIs, custom builds

* Expert-level HTML5, CSS3 and JavaScript

* A sharp eye for performance, scalability and maintainability

Desirable / Non-essential

* Experience with React Next.js),TypeScript and Tailwind is useful

Role: Product Design Engineer: Sheet Metal (SolidWorks)
Location: Kidderminster

Salary: £32,000 – £40,000 (DOE)

We are recruiting on behalf of a leading manufacturing business in Kidderminster for a Product Design Engineer / Mechanical Design Engineer with strong SolidWorks and sheet metal experience.

You’ll join a fast-paced production environment, taking sheet metal products from initial design through to manufacture.

Key responsibilities

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Produce accurate, detailed sheet metal designs using SolidWorks

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Create production-ready drawings and documentation for the shop floor

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Work closely with surveyors and estimators to develop practical, cost-effective designs

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Support a smooth transition from design to manufacture, working to tight deadlines

Essential skills & experience

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Proven experience in sheet metal design

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Strong proficiency in SolidWorks, including Sheet Metal features

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Good understanding of sheet metal manufacturing processes and machinery

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Understanding of quality control tools and measuring equipment

Desirable

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Experience with CNC machine tools (laser cutters and/or punching machines)

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Programming experience is a bonus, but full training will be provided for the right candidate.

**Sponsorship is not available so you must have the full right to work in the UK both now, and in the future

An established and growing UK product manufacturer in the Southampton area is looking to hire a Junior / Graduate Product Design Engineer to join their small, hands-on design team.

This is a brilliant opportunity for a graduate or early-career designer who wants genuine responsibility and visibility in a fast-moving product environment.

The Role

This position currently sits at the intersection of product design and visual/marketing support, with a clear intention for it to evolve into a more fully product-focused engineering role over time.

You will be involved in:

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3D CAD design and modification of consumer products (SolidWorks preferred)

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Producing accurate 2D technical drawings

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Updating CAD line drawings into Adobe Suite for installation manuals, technical documentation and brochures

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Supporting prototyping and product development activities

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Working closely with manufacturing and internal stakeholders

This is a practical, hands-on environment where you’ll see designs move from concept through to production.

What They’re Looking For

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Degree in Product Design, Mechanical Engineering, or similar

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Strong 3D CAD capability (SolidWorks highly desirable)

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Ability to interpret and produce 2D technical drawings

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Understanding of manufacturing processes

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Exposure to prototyping

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Realistic 3D rendering capability

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Portfolio required at application stage

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Strong communication skills and good cultural fit

The Environment

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Southampton area location

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5 days per week on site

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Open to candidates who need to relocate

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Two-stage interview process (online then on-site)

If you’re an early-career designer who wants exposure across product engineering, manufacturing, and brand presentation - and you’re ready to take real ownership - this is a strong step forward.

Apply with CV and portfolio

Company Description

Whowe are

At The Stepstone Group, we have a simple yetvery importantmission: The right job for everyone. Using our data, platform, and technology, we create opportunities for jobseekers and companies around the world to find a perfect match in fair andequitableway. With over 20 brands across 30+ countries, we strive for fair and unbiased hiring.

Join our team of 4,000+ employees and be part of reshaping the labour market and becoming the worlds leading job platform.

Job Description

The jobat a glance

Were looking for a Senior Product Designer with the vision, craft, and conviction to redefine how millions of people connect to work.

Whether you join us as a Mid, Senior, or Lead Designer, youll have the autonomy to make real impact. At Stepstone, design isnt decoration its a strategic force that shapes outcomes for users, customers, and the business.

Youll work side-by-side with Product, Engineering, and Research partners to identify the highest-leverage opportunities and turn them into meaningful, measurable outcomes.

Here, you wont just improve flows youll rethink how people find jobs, how recruiters find talent, and how great design can make complexity feel simple.

Your responsibilities:

• Design simple, intuitive, and human-centered experiences that solve real problems with clarity, creativity, and care.
• Prototype boldly. Great prototypes move mountains. They align leaders, steer strategy, and collapse years of discussion into conviction. At Stepstone, we dont just build prototypes we use them to decide what the future should look like.
• Shape impact in partnership with Product helping define priorities, owning outcomes, and holding yourself accountable to team success metrics.
• Elevate the quality of what we ship through craft, systems thinking, and clear product narratives.
• Contribute to strategic direction connecting user insight to business goals, and turning ambiguity into focus.

Qualifications

Your skills and qualifications:

• Youve shipped real products with measurable user and business impact ideally across consumer, enterprise, or multi-sided ecosystems.
• You hold a high standard of craft connecting insight to execution, and sweating the details that turn good into unforgettable.
• Youre a strong storyteller able to align stakeholders, inspire teams, and make complex ideas simple through narrative.
• You wield prototyping as a core skill using it to explore, align, and sell the future faster than anyone else.
• Youve worked with design systems contributing to consistency while pushing patterns and components forward.

Additional Information

Your benefits

Werea community here that cares as much about your life outside work as how you feel whenyourewith us. Because your jobshouldnttake over your life, it should enrich it. Here are some of the benefits we offer:

• 29 days holiday allowance + bankholidays
• Private medical and dentalhealthcare
• Pension contribution up to 10%
• 24/7 Employee AssistanceProgramme
• Life Assurance Cover
• Cycle to workscheme
• Hybrid workingmodel
• Volunteeringdays
• andyou can bring your dog to the office!

Our commitment

Equal opportunities are important to us. We believe that diversity and inclusion at The Stepstone Group are critical to our success as a global company, so we want to recruit, develop, and keep the best talent. We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, and any other characteristic.

As a global business we further our DEI and sustainability progress by working with national and international bodies and are proudto havebeenrecognised for our work both locally and internationally, including:

• Armed Forces Covenant: Bronze Award, Employer Recognition Scheme
• EcoVadis: Bronze Award
• Fertility Friendly Employer, accredited by Fertility Matters at Work
• RIDI (Recruitment Industry Disability) Awards: Inclusive Technology Award 2024
• Stonewall: Gold Award
• Stonewall: Top 100 Workplace Equality Index (85)

One of our government clients is looking for an experienced Senior Service Designer to join them for a 6 month contract. They are offering £487 per day INSIDE IR35.

Our client is based near Milton Keynes - commutable from Northampton, East Midlands, Bedford, Luton or Central London. They are offering hybrid working, with 3 days per week onsite.

This role is working in a Security Cleared environment. You will need to be SC or DV (developed vetting) cleared or eligible to undertake SC or DV Security Clearance.

As the Senior Service Designer, you will contribute to the development of service designs, standards and guiding teams and stakeholders to deliver secure, scalable, and supportable services that meet user and business needs.

Skills and Experience Required:

• Holds professional level certifications such as ITIL (Foundation or higher), BCS Certificate in Service Design, ISO/IEC 20000 Practitioner (Service Management Standard), Service Integration and Management (SIAM), Lean Six Sigma, TOGAF, AgilePM, or equivalent experience
• Translate business, user, and operational requirements into coherent, efficient, and cost-effective service designs. Creating end to end Service Design Packages (SDPs).
• Understand Agile and user-centred design approaches, and how they integrate with service delivery.
• Experience leading and line managing Service Designers, providing direction, coaching, and professional development to build capability and excellence across functions.
• Track record of engaging with stakeholders and governance forums to provide clear, evidence-based service advice.
• Experience designing secure or air-gapped platforms within the government sector.
• Knowledge of NCSC, GDS, and UK government security frameworks, including Secure by Design, Cloud Security Principles, Government Functional Standards, and the Technology Code of Practice.
• Demonstrate in-depth understanding of service design principles, IT service management frameworks (eg ITIL), and end-to-end service life cycle management.
• Understand enterprise and technical architecture concepts, ensuring service designs align with strategic and operational objectives.
• Lead co-design workshops and apply human-centred design methods to solve strategic problems.
• Awareness of accessibility, inclusion, and usability standards within digital and operational service design.
• Experience of designing for government security classification OFFICIAL and above. (Desirable)
• Awareness of AI technologies to enable operational efficiency and data-driven decisions. (Desirable)

If you think you’d be a good fit for this role, please apply here. We look forward to hearing from you!

Job Title: Product Designer - New Product Development

Location: Southampton

Salary: £35,000 - £45,000

Are you an experienced Industrial Designer looking to join a fantastic business as part of their growth strategy?

Industrial Designer role overview:

Based in Southampton, our client is looking for a motivated Product Designer to join their New Product Development team. You’ll play a key role in turning product roadmap concepts into launch-ready solutions, providing both technical and creative input throughout development.

This role suits a well-rounded designer who enjoys mechanical problem-solving and refining component-level detail, while maintaining a strong sense of form and finish. You’ll support major launches and take ownership of accessories and product updates, ensuring consistency in quality and user experience.

What you’ll be doing:

Support detailed component design, resolve complex mechanisms, and contribute to robust CAD assemblies.

Produce accurate 2D drawing packs, manage BOMs, and oversee tolerance analysis.

Independently lead accessories and product upgrades from concept through manufacture.

Create high-quality renders to support internal reviews and confirm form, material, and finish prior to production.

Assess samples and prototypes, identify issues, and refine designs to meet quality standards.

Work with global production partners to ensure effective Design for Manufacture (DFM) implementation.

Ensure functional components remain visually cohesive with the overall brand aesthetic.

Design, build, and test mechanical prototypes to validate performance and usability.

What you’ll bring:

Degree in Product Design, Design Engineering, Industrial Design, or a related field.

Prior experience in consumer product development, with a portfolio demonstrating both mechanical insight and aesthetic skill.

Proficient in 2D and 3D tools (SolidWorks/Rhino, Keyshot, Adobe Creative Suite) to visualise and present designs.

Understanding of production processes and materials, designing components that are functional and commercially viable.

Enjoys tackling technical challenges to create elegant, robust solutions.

Able to clearly convey technical issues and progress to the Lead Designer and NPD team.

Additional benefits and information:

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Bupa healthcare + dental plan available

Discounts on products

If you feel you have the skills and experience to match this role, we would love to hear from you

Cheddar, Somerset
£40,000 - £45,000
Monday to Friday
The role would suit applicants who are proficient in SolidWorks, have experience producing detailed engineering drawings, and enjoy collaborating on innovative design projects. Applicants with a degree or qualification in Mechanical or Design Engineering will have an advantage, though hands-on experience and practical know-how are equally valued. Candidates with experience in P&IDs, layout plans, and 3D plant design are encouraged to apply.
Working as part of our innovative design team, you will be responsible for turning concepts into fully realised, high-quality designs that meet client specifications. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-focused designer to develop their skills in a supportive, high-growth business.
The Role as a Mechanical Design Engineer:
* Create detailed P&IDs, layout plans, and general arrangement drawings using SolidWorks.
* Develop and maintain a 3D library of standard plant items.
* Collaborate with project engineers and clients to ensure designs meet requirements.
* Support quality control and validation of manufactured systems.
* Work across projects to ensure designs are practical, efficient, and meet high standards.
The Person:
* Degree or qualification in Mechanical or Design Engineering preferred, but not essential.
* Proficient in SolidWorks, with working knowledge of MS AutoCAD Lite (or similar CAD packages).
* Ideally 3+ years’ experience in mechanical design.
* Self-motivated with a “can-do” attitude.
* Strong attention to detail and a willingness to continuously learn.
Benefits of being a Mechanical Design Engineer:
* Competitive salary plus Profit-Related Bonus Scheme.
* Full-time, permanent role with long-term career prospects.
* Workplace pension scheme.
* On-site parking, free workwear, and regular social activities.
* On-the-job training in specialist areas such as P&IDs and water systems.
Client does not offer sponsorships.
About BMR Solutions:
BMR Solutions operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency. We specialise in recruiting skilled engineers and manufacturing professionals across the Southwest.
By submitting your application, you acknowledge that BMR Solutions will process your personal data for the purposes of recruitment, in line with our Privacy Policy. We will only share your details with client organisations after we have discussed the opportunity with you and obtained your explicit consent.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Applications are welcomed from all backgrounds

Job Title: Senior Creative Artworker

Duration: 3-6 months

Location: London

About the Role

We’re looking for a Senior Creative Artworker to create and deliver our print related assets, with a primary focus on retail box and packaging related materials.

You must be comfortable taking verbal instruction as well as working from written briefs whilst following style guides and template files. You will be proactive in resolving any issues you uncover, working closely with other senior designers, producers and project managers.

Motivated and resilient, you will be able to work accurately, confident at responding to the ever-evolving requirements that different projects can present.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Collaborate with creatives, copywriters and stakeholders to combine design, imagery and messaging to produce final assets.
• Apply brand guidelines and visual systems to ensure consistency across all outputs, from typography and layout to colour accuracy and placement.
• Work confidently within design templates to deliver assets at scale.
• Be a champion of quality control: proofreading, checking setups and peer reviewing work within the team.
• Prioritise multiple projects in a fast-paced environment without compromising quality.

What We’re Looking For

• Need strong artworking experience with a strong focus on print formats, with deep technical expertise.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
• A strong understanding of print production processes and the nuances of packaging and retail delivery.
• Excellent communication skills, you know how to present, question and collaborate.
• Technically sharp, with exceptional attention to detail and strong proofreading, typographic and layout skills.
• Comfortable working with style guides, brand systems, and content platforms like asset management tools (experience with Sitecore Content Hub or similar is a plus).
• Able to work quickly and accurately under pressure, managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• A positive, collaborative, can-do attitude - you’re approachable, pragmatic, and always solution-focused

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Service Designer - Public Sector/GDS - SC Cleared

I’m working with a public sector consultancy who are looking for an experienced Service Designer to shape end-to-end demand-to-delivery journeys and ensure services work coherently across policy, product and operations.

Contract: 23/03 - 15/05 (likely extension)
Day Rate: £500-£575 per day (Inside IR35)
Location: Remote (with onboarding in London)
Clearance: Active SC clearance essential

The Role

You will:

• Design and refine end-to-end demand-to-delivery journeys, ensuring they are clear, usable and joined-up.
• Clarify boundaries, handoffs and interactions between policy, product and operational teams.
• Ensure the overall service model is coherent, efficient and aligned with user and business needs.
• Work closely with product, delivery, policy and operations to embed service design best practice.

Essential Experience

• Proven Service Designer in UK public sector, with strong GDS experience (service standards, phases, design principles).
• Track record of mapping and improving complex, multi-team services end-to-end.
• Comfortable facilitating workshops and working with senior stakeholders across disciplines.
• Active SC clearance (in-date and transferable).

UX Designer - Manchester - Hybrid working

My client, a well-respected and growing digital agency, is looking for a Mid/Senior UX Designer to join their talented team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on high-profile web and mobile projects, creating engaging, user-centric experiences.

Key Responsibilities:

Design modern, responsive websites and digital assets.

Work collaboratively with developers and designers to deliver high-quality projects.

Lead client calls, gather requirements, and present design solutions.

Create high-fidelity prototypes, design systems, and reusable components in Figma.

Ensure designs align with branding, typography, and accessibility standards.

Solve complex UX challenges, optimising user journeys.

Skills and Experience:

Proven UX/UI design experience with a strong portfolio.

Expert proficiency in Figma for prototyping and design systems.

Strong grasp of typography, branding, and responsive design principles.

Competency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).

Confident communicator, able to lead client meetings and present ideas.

Strong time management skills, capable of handling multiple projects.

Passion for pixel-perfect design and UX problem-solving.

Basic understanding of HTML, CSS, and front-end frameworks for collaboration.

Nice-to-Haves:

Experience in motion design, micro-interactions, or advanced prototyping tools.

Knowledge of accessibility standards and their application in UX/UI.

Benefits:

Flexible hybrid working (split between office and home).

Health insurance and “Perks at Work” benefits.

Extra holidays for long service & birthdays off.

Training & development opportunities.

Regular team social events & a relaxed, creative work environment.

Join a vibrant, fast-growing agency that values trust, transparency, and creative freedom. If you’re ready to take your UX/UI career to the next level, apply now!

UX Designer - Manchester - Hybrid working

CAD Designer (Machinery)

Spalding (Lincolnshire) - Hybrid work after probation

Up to £50,000 + On-Job Training + Progression + Pension + Holiday + Bonus

Are you an experienced CAD Designer facing looking to join a rapidly growing, well-established company and want to have strong influence in the design department?

On offer is an exciting new permanent opportunity for a CAD Designer looking to join a growing company that provides opportunities to progress, ongoing training, and a competitive salary of up to £50,000 (higher possible for exceptional candidates).

This company specialises in the design and manufacture of bespoke machinery, including boilers, shredders, and other industrial equipment, with a strong focus on practical, build-ready engineering solutions.

In this role, you will be responsible for creating detailed CAD designs that are both functional and manufacturable, taking into account materials, thicknesses, strengths, and mechanical tolerances.

You will work closely with engineers and production teams, participate in regular in-office design meetings, and provide technical input throughout the build process to ensure design integrity. The position is primarily based near Spalding with occasional travel for project needs and the option of hybrid working 1 or 2 days a week available.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience in machinery design, and possess strong CAD skills alongside a deep understanding of materials and engineering principles.

The Role:

Machinery Design
CAD Design
Playing a vital role in the design department
The Person:

CAD/ SolidWorks experience * Produce accurately detailed fabrication drawings, modelling and calculations
* Work closely with Contracts Managers to lead projects through the design phase
* Have experience and strong understanding of manufacturing and engineering processes

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

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

Mechanical Design Engineer - R&D

to c£60k + benefits neg dep exp

East Midlands - Commutable from Derby, Leicester and Nottingham

Our client has been established for almost a quarter of a century and are recognised as market leaders in the provision of bespoke innovative materials handling and automation solutions to a diverse range of clients and industry sectors throughout the UK, and as a result of continued success and an ongoing programme of exciting strategic growth, they are now seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to complement their dynamic and professional R&D team.

Working out of prestigious offices commutable from Nottingham, the successful Mechanical Design Engineer candidate will thrive within a technology focussed solutions environment and will be responsible for a range of duties that will include (but not be limited to):

Designing both bespoke solutions to meet customer requirements as well as modifying and updating existing products from the expansive solutions portfolio.
Producing drawings using SolidWorks and AutoCad and creating associated BOM’s.
Performing accurate engineering calculations and ensuring that Machinery Directives and Engineering standards are adhered to.
Undertaking regular liaison with customers and occasionally visiting them on site
Interpreting customer and supplier technical documentation and specifications and generating suitable design concepts whilst working closely with fellow departments.To be considered for this varied and genuinely exciting Mechanical Design Engineer opportunity, you will have experience in the Master Model Design Approach, Parametric design, Design Tables and CAD Macros / Automation. Computer programming (coding) experience would be advantageous, as would previous Rapid Prototyping experience (3D Printing etc) along with a working knowledge of structural mechanics and the implementation of FEA in Design.

Working knowledge of kinematics and dynamics (theoretical, or via software, or both), and the ability to use for analysis of new designs will prove beneficial, as will experience with PDM systems and of using CAD Library generation / automation software.

It is envisaged that the successful candidate will be qualified to degree level or above in a relevant (preferably Mechanical) engineering discipline and demonstrate at least 3 years’ experience gained within a special purpose machinery design or manufacturing environment with experience ideally gained within an industrial automation or engineering arena and be able to demonstrate previous experience gained in the design of electro-mechanical systems, ideally associated with conveyors, automation or MHE.

In return, an attractive remuneration and benefits package and genuine scope to progress within a structured and dynamic environment are available for suitably motivated, enthusiastic and experienced individuals.

Contact the Design Team at Premier Technical Recruitment on (phone number removed) or email your cv in confidence to for further details

Senior Product Design Engineer

Are you a passionate and innovative Design Engineer looking to work on meaningful, bespoke projects? Do you want to be part of a market-leading, family-run manufacturing business that genuinely values its people?

Our client is a respected leader in bespoke manufacturing for the construction industry. They are looking for a Senior Product Design Engineer to join their growing team and play a key role in designing innovative products from concept through to manufacture. This is an excellent opportunity to work closely with production teams while developing practical, real-world engineering solutions.

The Role

As a Senior Product Design Engineer, you will be responsible for developing innovative product designs while ensuring they are fully optimised for manufacturing. You will collaborate with internal teams to take concepts through to production-ready solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Design and develop bespoke products using 3D CAD software (SolidWorks).
Produce detailed technical drawings and product specifications for manufacturing.
Create production-ready programmes for CNC machinery, ensuring a smooth transition from design to manufacturing.
Work closely with surveyors, estimators, and production teams to deliver accurate and buildable designs.
Contribute to research and development (R&D) initiatives to drive product innovation.
Ensure designs comply with relevant industry standards.
Apply Design for Manufacture (DFM) principles, particularly within sheet metal fabrication environments.

About You

We are looking for someone who enjoys solving engineering challenges and thrives in a collaborative manufacturing environment.

Essential Skills & Experience

Proficiency in 3D CAD software, ideally SolidWorks.
Experience working with sheet metal and fabrication machinery.
Experience producing production-ready drawings for manufacturing.
Experience with CAD/CAM programming, ideally including SigmaNest.
Knowledge of CNC programming, preferably for laser cutting or punching machines.

Salary & Benefits

Competitive Salary - £38,000-£42,000
Strong Career Progression
Training & Development with ongoing technical development and support
Modern Facilities: Work with advanced manufacturing equipment
Supportive Culture: Join a collaborative, family-owned business where your ideas matter

Ready to Apply?

If you’re looking for an opportunity to develop innovative engineering solutions and grow your career within a supportive and forward-thinking company, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today to take the next step in your engineering career

Your new company

Tier 1 Financial Services OrganisationYour new role

You’ll design and maintain reusable UI components, patterns, and Figma libraries while supporting design token development. You’ll work closely with designers and engineers to ensure the system meets product needs and is implemented consistently. You’ll help teams adopt the design system through guidance and documentation, maintain high standards of quality and accessibility, and explore how AI can improve design workflows and system scalability.

What you’ll need to succeed

8+ years in UX/Product Design, with 3+ years specialising in enterprise design systems.
Deep Figma expertise: component architecture, scalable libraries, multi‑theme systems, design tokens.
Strong knowledge of WCAG and inclusive design practices.
Experience partnering with engineering teams to implement systems at scale.
Excellent communication and storytelling abilities.
A portfolio demonstrating design system strategy, execution, and measurable outcomes.
Bonus: experience in financial services or other complex enterprise domains.
Bonus: track record of driving design system adoption across large organisations.What you’ll get in return

An exciting opportunity to join an international organisation working with a major financial services organisation. Furthermore, a competitive day rate for this role will be offered in addition to your own dedicated Hays Consultant to guide you through every step of the application process.

What you need to do now

If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn’t quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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Royston

Salary - Negotiable DOE

Monday-Friday day 40 hours per week with flexible hours.

Your new company:

Based near Royston, you will be joining a well-known construction equipment manufacturing business.Due to continued business and an increase in sales, they are now seeking an experienced Product Development Engineer to join their manufacturing team.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, working across CAD, prototyping, and testing environments, and taking ownership of projects from concept through to manufacture.

If you are an experienced product development engineer or similar with a CAD background, this is a great next step for you!

Key Responsibilities & Duties:

Review and evaluate proposed concepts from multiple sources
Produce 2D and 3D CAD designs (Inventor used)
Define performance criteria and conduct virtual testing (e.g., stress analysis etc)
Create technical specifications and summary reports
Carry out testing and validation of produced products This is just a summary of duties, and other responsibilities will be required.

Skills & Experience required:

Minimum 6 months’ experience in R&D for a specialist product - engineering or construction product.
Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar
Practical, hands‑on engineering experience (e.g., Assembly, metalwork, test rigs, fabrication)
Strong CAD skills in 2D & 3D CAD, -Ideally Inventor or SolidWorks.
Ability to bring designs to life and create product specifications
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Job Title: Design Engineer

Location: Hemel Hempstead

Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 per annum

We are currently seeking a Design Engineer to join an established engineering and manufacturing company based in Hemel Hempstead. This role is ideal for someone early in their design career who has already gained valuable post-graduation industry experience and is ready to develop further within a supportive technical environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Create and develop product designs from concept through to manufacture.
Produce 3D models, assemblies, and detailed engineering drawings using SolidWorks.
Maintain and manage design data using PDM systems (PDM Vault experience preferred).
Support engineering change processes and technical documentation control.
Work closely with production and project teams to ensure designs are practical and manufacturable.
Assist with prototype builds, testing, and product improvements.
Skills & Experience Required:

SolidWorks experience is essential.
Minimum of 1 year post-graduation industry experience in a technical design role (essential).
Experience working with sheet metal design
Experience with PDM Vault systems preferred.
Strong understanding of engineering principles and manufacturing processes.
Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Relevant qualification in Product Design, Mechanical Engineering, or similar.
If you are a motivated Design Engineer looking to take the next step in your career, please apply or contact Toby Illingworth at (url removed) for more information.

Many thanks, Premier Group

Overview

A global industrial technology manufacturer, specialising in energy-efficient power transmission and drive solutions, is seeking a Senior Product Designer to join its UK-based Product Design & Innovation team. The organisation develops variable frequency drive (VFD) technology used across diverse industrial sectors and is heavily focused on sustainability, carbon reduction and innovative R&D investment.

This role is based at the company’s headquarters and manufacturing facility in the UK, working on insight-led product development that aligns to long-term strategic direction. The position will suit a creative and commercially aware Senior Product or Industrial Designer who is comfortable leading projects end-to-end and presenting work at a senior level.

Key Responsibilities

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Lead the design and development of new product concepts aligned to strategic product roadmaps

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Identify and validate innovation opportunities through user, market and internal research activities

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Manage multiple design projects from early-stage research through to commercially viable concept output

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Challenge assumptions and existing paradigms to deliver novel and user-centric solutions

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Use rapid prototyping (including 3D printing) to iterate, test and evaluate design concepts

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Present concepts, rationale and design direction to senior stakeholders and cross-functional leaders

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Inspire and mentor colleagues through high design standards and strong communication

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Ensure design work meets commercial, technical and strategic objectives

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Contribute to long-term design thinking, methodology and innovation culture within R&D

Required Qualifications & Experience

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Degree (Bachelors and/or Masters) in Product Design or Industrial Design

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5+ years industry experience in product/industrial design roles

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Strong portfolio demonstrating inventive design, user insight application and products taken through to commercial release

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Proficiency in 3D and 2D CAD tools (SolidWorks highly advantageous)

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Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and production considerations

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Ability to generate, communicate and defend design intent to varied audiences

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Excellent organisational discipline with the ability to manage multiple projects and timelines

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Commercial awareness and ability to balance innovation with real-world constraints

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Confident communicator capable of presenting to senior leadership

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Experience coaching or mentoring less experienced designers

Desirable Attributes

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Experience working within R&D or cross-functional engineering environments

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Ability to influence design direction at both project and roadmap level

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Passion for sustainability, energy-efficient technologies or industrial products

UX Designer (Contract)

Duration: 6 Months (Possibility for extension)

Location: Bristol Harborside/Hybrid (2 days per week on site)

Rate: A highly competitive Umbrella Day Rate is available for suitable candidates

Role Profile

We are seeking a talented UX Designer to be part of our dynamic team dedicated to reimagining customer onboarding experiences and enhancing in-app banking functionalities. If you have a passion for user-centered design and a knack for creating seamless digital experiences, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end UX design, encompassing research, interaction design, and some UI work.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure cohesive design delivery across web and mobile platforms.
• Drive customer experience improvement initiatives, focusing on reducing drop-out rates and boosting conversion through innovative AI solutions.
• Help shape the design processes, stakeholder engagement methods, and overall design delivery structure within our new lab.

Skills & Experience:

• Strong UX Design Experience: Proven expertise in the UX design lifecycle, from initial research to final product delivery.
• Research Skills: Ability to conduct lightweight user research to inform design decisions.
• UI Design Capabilities: While not mandatory, UI design experience is a definite plus.
• Collaborative Mindset: Experience working in collaborative design teams, with a focus on open communication and teamwork.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Strong communication skills to effectively liaise with stakeholders and understand their needs.

Tools We Use:

• Figma: Our primary design tool.
• Adobe Suite: Experience is beneficial but not required.

Candidates will need to show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered.

If you feel you have the skills and experience and want to hear more about this role ‘apply now’ to declare your interest in this opportunity with our client. Your application will be observed by our dedicated team.

We will respond to all successful applicants ASAP however, please be advised that we will always look to contact you further from this time should we need further applicants or if other opportunities arise relevant to your skillset.

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We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.

No. of Open role: 1

Job Title: Product Design Engineer

Area: Engineering Department

Key Responsibilities

* Design and development support of Automotive sub systems/Parts for passenger cars.

* Design Automotive parts using CAD tools Catia V5 and Enovia PLM tool considering all the required design parameters.

* Generate detail design and 3D models and production release drawings as per OEM requirement.

* Study for Manufacturing feasibility analysis and Responsible for engineering solutions.

* Perform / Facilitate & Complete System DFMEA for Safety Analysis.

* Interact different Bentley Product lines - understand requirement and progress solution as per the requirements (for MY and CMP vehicles)

* Maintain and track the issue tracker and present in cross functional meeting

* Interact/Present with other cross functional team for design reviews and getting approvals

* Coordination with offshore to the work done for delivering the project to customer.

* Progressing the ECR / Model Year changes as required and testing of those changes for validation.

* Working on different VW/Bentley tools and processes to progressing the changes.

* Support in Product life cycle from Concept design/Tool Release to SOP.

* Supporting the Design changes as required and validate via proto preparation and Line trials.

* Creation of PDM and drawing and Certification Drawings

* Cost optimization of the designed parts

* Managing design resource and component/system suppliers to achieve the system requirements against the delivery timeline and milestones.

* Presenting technical issues to the client and other stakeholders

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

* Bachelor’s degree or above in Mechanical / Automotive Engineering

* 5+ years of experience in leading Automotive industry

* Exposure of onsite-offshore working model

* Good understanding of both Mechanical and Electrical/Electronic aspects of Automotive systems

* Good understanding of product specifications and manufacturing

* Knowledge of Bentley Product lines with understanding for MY and CMP vehicles

* Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to clearly communicate to internal/external customers and suppliers.

* Full professional proficiency in English

* Skilled in Catia V5

* Good communication skills

* Knowledge on VW/Bentley Product lines with understanding for MY and CMP vehicles.

* Strong knowledge on VW systems, tools and process like AVON/KVS/BOM/Tevon, etc

* Experience in working with onsite and offshore collaboration in delivering the project to customer

Content Designer.

Job Title: Content Designer
Day Rate: £430-£450
Duration: 5 months
Location: Telford with 2 days a week in office
IR35 Status:Inside

Our leading consultancy client is seeking an experienced Content Designer to support the delivery of both new and live digital service projects.

In this role, you will be responsible for creating, iterating, and managing user-centred content across the end-to-end user journey for a range of client services. Working within agile, multidisciplinary teams, you will ensure that content is clear, accessible, accurate, and evidence-based, with a strong focus on meeting user needs rather than organisational or policy priorities.

Key Responsibilities and Skills

• Use user research, data, and analytics to inform and continuously improve content decisions.

• Produce clear, concise, and accessible content in line with recognised accessibility and plain English standards.

• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams including user researchers, developers, designers, and policy specialists to deliver effective digital services.

• Map user journeys, identify content gaps, and manage content throughout its life cycle to ensure consistency and effectiveness.

• Build strong working relationships with stakeholders, influencing decisions through evidence. At senior levels, contribute to content strategy and mentor other team members.

• Actively participate in the wider content design community, contributing to peer support, knowledge sharing, and professional development.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format.

Disclaimer
Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies.
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