Lead Plant Engineer (Nights) (Mechanical) (Waste/Recycling) £50,000 - £65,000 + 28 Days Holiday + Progression + Additional Company Benefits You will be based in or commutable from one of the following locations: Bolton, Horwich, Wigan, Edworth, Leigh, Chorley, Farnworth. Other locations also considered. Are you from a Maintenance Engineering/Mechanical Fitting background and looking to move into a Lead Engineering role within a forward-thinking company? In this role you will work on mechanically biased equipment to minimise downtime and maximise output across the processing site. The company are a specialist in their industry and due to continued growth and expansion plans they are now looking to further expand head count across the site. This role would suit an experienced engineer looking for the next step in their career as part of long-term permanent position. The Role: -Working as a Lead Plant Engineer on mechanical equipment and plant equipment to minimise downtime and maximise output across a busy processing site -Further duties will include but are not limited to: Maintenance, Inspections, PPMs, Health and Safety, Continuous Improvement, Co-ordinate with wider business and much more. -Monday Friday (10pm 6am) (NIGHTS) -Leading a team -Long term permanent position The Person: -Previous engineering experience -Mechanical Maintenance/Fitting background -You will have experience in the waste/recycling industry or similar -Looking for a long term permanent position

Introduction

Saab in UK is growing rapidly, with over 500 colleagues across eight sites. We bring together Swedish heritage and British expertise to drive innovation in areas such as software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training. Joining Saab in UK means contributing to the security and resilience of society while building a career with real scope for personal and professional growth.

The Role:

This role is part of Saab BlueBear in Bedfordshire.

You will be required to support a mixture of R&D and product development activities and will be keen to get involved in all development areas, and have a good track history / proven track record in both problem solving and quality software development.

Your role as a Sensor Fusion Lead will involve architecting, designing, implementing and testing embedded applications primarily focused around sensor suite integration and fusion. You may also lead a small team of other engineers. Tasks will generally involve architecting software systems and features that facilitate our state of the art methods for navigation in a variety of environments using our in-house fleet of UAVs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Primarily, your role will be to maintain, architect and develop our current sensor fusion capabilities and add new features in a structured and maintainable manner under direction of product owner (Head of Digital Systems).
• Research, Architect, Design and Test Sensor Fusion algorithms using Mathworks products.
• Technically lead the software development for Sensor Fusion activities to deliver new features and capabilities to our Autonomy and UAV systems.
• Ensure the Sensor Fusion software considers and implements redundancy, real-time, safety/critical and security objectives.
• Proactively engage with other engineers, teams and leadership to ensure needs are understood and met.
• Gain system wide knowledge and become a subject matter expert in the Sensor Fusion field.
• Ensure Sensor Fusion knowledge transfer through written and other methods to the rest of the team.
• Gain understanding and technically contribute to the wider software team and software projects.

Skills and Experience:

• Strong working experience of developing embedded C++ applications.
• Knowledge of state estimation / sensor fusion / navigation tools and techniques e.g. Kalman filters.
• Knowledge of the principles and characteristics of sensors and sensing processes.
• Experience in data processing and analysis.
• Experience in sensor selection, evaluation and modelling.
• Understanding of flight mechanics.
• Software Architecture skills for Embedded Systems and/or backend/server-based applications taking into account constraints of performance, security and redundancy
• Looks to work collaboratively rather than in isolation.
• Knowledge of GNSS and other positioning technologies (e.g. Visual Navigation).
• Working knowledge of Linux and/or real time operating systems such as FreeRTOS.
• Good understanding of development tool chain for debugging and problem solving using e.g. gdb.
• Knowledge of networking (e.g.TCP/IP).
• Knowledge of serial interfaces (e.g. RS422/485).
• Able to use (or even create) CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins or similar.
• Knowledge of Matlab/Simulink
• Testing (Unit, Integration) and/or Test automation experience.
• Experience as a Technical leader.
• Experience mentoring junior engineers.
• Understanding of quality, safety and security standards for software (e.g. DO-178).
• Good communication skills for internal and external technical discussions.
• Knowledge of any of the following MQTT, DDS and GIS.
• Existing SC Clearance would be advantageous.

By submitting an application to Saab UK you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities that may include but are not limited to: Baseline Personnel Security checks, National Security Vetting, reference checks, verification of working rights and in all circumstances preferred candidates will be placed through a security interview

Job Title: Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Salary - £55,000 Basic

Monday - Friday - Day Shift - 8AM - 4PM

Package - Performance Bonus

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer to optimise electrical engineering teams across a large manufacturing facility, Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring all electrical systems are safe, efficient, and compliant production, while maximising production availability and performance.

This is a critical leadership role requiring strong technical knowledge, operational excellence, and a proactive approach to safety and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Day-to-day maintenance operations to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient production
• Coordinate with maintenance, engineering, and planning teams to minimise downtime
• Ensure full compliance with UK health, safety, and environmental regulations
• Optimise production performance, efficiency, and availability in line with output targets
• Contribute to outage maintenance planning, commissioning activities, and performance testing

Essential Requirements:

• Qualified NVQ or Degree level Electrical Engineer - 18th Edition
• Proven experience in a electrical engineering position within a manufacturing or industrial processing facility - Manufacturing, FMCG, Power Generations, Petrochemical, Oil & Gas, Power Generation, Recycling or similar industry.
• NEBOSH / IOSH / Authorised Person qualifications desirable

How to Apply:
To apply for the Electrical Maintenance Engineer position, please submit your CV via this advert. Alternatively, for more information, feel free to contact the team at Eko Talent

We are partnered with a longstanding engineering business in Cambridgeshire building high-precision laser and microelectronics products.

As manufacturing activity continues to scale, they are looking for a Senior Process Engineer to lead and optimise advanced manufacturing processes across both new product introductions and existing production lines.

In this Senior Process Engineer role, you will:

• Lead the development and improvement of advanced manufacturing processes, including wafer, MEMS, and microfabrication techniques
• Drive process consistency, yield, and efficiency across multiple production lines
• Use data, root cause analysis, and practical problem-solving to resolve complex production issues
• Mentor and guide junior engineers on best practice and process improvements

The ideal Senior Process Engineer will have:

• Strong experience in precision manufacturing and microfabrication processes
• Hands-on knowledge of wafer processing, hybrid microelectronics, or related advanced techniques
• Skilled in data analysis, failure investigation, and process optimisation
• An engineering degree or equivalent industry experience

This is a high-impact role offering the chance to shape how next-generation products are built and make a tangible difference across the business.

To apply for this Senior Process Engineer role in Cambridgeshire, send your CV to or call Ed on 01582 878819.

DV Cleared Software Engineer (DBA / Data-Focused)

Contract: 12 months

Location: Cheltenham (5 days per week onsite, occasional travel to Gloucester)

Rate: £500 - £570 per day (Umbrella, Inside IR35)

Must hold live UKIC DV clearance

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Software Engineer with a strong DBA background to support a growing national security programme based in Cheltenham. This role sits within a high-performing technical team delivering solutions that have real-world impact across the UK Government sector.

You’ll work on data-focused systems, contributing across the full software lifecycle while supporting and improving secure Oracle-based platforms and automation using Ansible.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, test, document and support software components within a secure system environment

Provide accurate estimates for development effort from given specifications

Work with a strong focus on data processing and database-driven systems

Support and develop Oracle and Ansible-based infrastructure, including automation

Analyse code defects and deliver timely, robust fixes

Required Skills & Experience

Strong background as a DBA / data-focused software engineer

Hands-on experience with Oracle and Ansible

Solid understanding of backend systems and data processing

Proven ability to troubleshoot, analyse and resolve complex technical issues

Comfortable working collaboratively within Agile teams

Desirable

Exposure to cloud or platform technologies such as AWS, Docker, microservices

Experience working in secure or regulated environments

The Ideal Candidate

You’ll be technically strong, curious, and motivated to solve complex problems. This role would suit someone who enjoys working close to the data layer, values clean, well-documented solutions, and wants to contribute to meaningful, high-impact programmes.

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Location: Oxford, UK
£Competitive + Benefits

Ready to take additive manufacturing out of the lab and into high-volume production?

This is a hands-on, high-impact role for an engineer who thrives on turning complex AM builds into production-ready components at scale.

Youll lead the end-to-end development, validation, and industrialisation of secondary manufacturing processesowning capability, yield, cost, and scalability. From de powdering and precision EDM to chemical processing and mass finishing, youll define what production-ready really means.

A major focus of the role is vacuum filling and hermetic sealing of AM vapour chambers, including dry-out, sealing, and helium leak testing to demanding specifications.

This role is about making processes workrobustly, repeatably, and efficiently. Youll drive automation and scale-up, eliminate bottlenecks, improve cycle times, and reduce operator dependency.

Expect to design fixtures, qualify parameters, write specifications, run DOE and SPC, and lead processes through IQ/OQ/PQ into stable production. Youll also prepare processes for transfer to contract manufacturers and support quality investigations when things dont go to plan.

Youll collaborate closely with design, materials, quality, operations, suppliers, and equipment OEMs, while mentoring junior engineers and training operators on the shop floor.

If you have experience taking manufacturing processes from pilot to productionand deep hands-on knowledge of vacuum processes, leak testing, micro-joining, EDM, or surface finishingthis is a chance to own critical technology and see your work make it to market.

??Technical Lead in Glasgow

At ClearSky Logic, we are The Tech Enabler.Our mission is to work alongside our clients to solve the most complex challenges, create undeniable value, and set a new standard for what is possible in the industry.

Companies like Inizio, Startline Motor Finance, and Multreese trust us to get the job done and now, we’re growing our team to take things even further.

?? Role Details

• Location: Glasgow- SkyPark- Hybrid (3 days on site)
• Salary: from up to 10% company bonus
• Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship.

? How We Support Our Team

• 34 days holiday - because work-life balance matters.
• Birthday off - no one should work on their special day.
• Health and Security - Sick pay, private dental & medical insurance - we’ve got your health covered.
• Family First - Enhanced family-friendly policies.
• Growth Path - Tailored professional development - we support your growth so you can become the expert you’re meant to be.
• Culture Matters - Office perks & team celebrations.

?? Your Proactive Role in the Squad

As a Tech Lead, you will be a proactive, supportive partner in building cutting-edge technology that solves real-world challenges and enables client growth. You will work within our l Squad model where you’re empowered to take ownership: shaping the architecture, asking the tough questions, and championing best practices to drive projects forward and deliver enterprise-level results.

What You Will Deliver

• Architectural Leadership: Evaluate technical options, make informed decisions on technology choices, and document architectural decisions with clear rationale.
• Enterprise Development: Designing and developing high-quality solutions using .NET Core for large enterprise applications.
• Technical Excellence: Establish and maintain coding standards, review practices, and ensure high coding standards across the team.
• Distributed Systems: Architecting microservices and distributed systems using inter-service communication like gRPC and HTTP APIs.
• Event-Driven Design: Leveraging message-based systems, specifically Azure Service Bus, for asynchronous processing.
• Infrastructure & DevOps: Managing Infrastructure as Code and Azure CI/CD pipelines to drive innovation.
• Testing Strategy: Implementing comprehensive testing strategies, including unit, integration, and subcutaneous/e2e testing.

Who We Are Looking For

• A Technical Mentor: Someone who provides guidance and upskilling to mid-level and junior developers, conducting code reviews with constructive feedback.
• An Expert Engineer: Deeply experienced in .NET Core, SQL, and document databases (Cosmos DB desirable).
• A Strategic Thinker: Able to break down complex technical problems into manageable work packages and guide the team through implementation.
• A Collaborator: Great at working with teams, stakeholders, and possessing direct client interface capability.
• Initiative-Driven: Someone who takes ownership, follows agile delivery practices, and gets things done.

Why Join CSL?

Joining ClearSky Logic means trading corporate red tape for a culture of transparency where direct communication and a shared vision are the standard. You will move beyond being a “cog in the machine” to become an architect of products, gaining the autonomy to build high-impact solutions. With a “school day, every day” mentality, you will benefit from a constant stream of diverse projects and promotion paths within an energetic community that values mutual support and technical excellence.

Software Engineer Location: Dorset (Hybrid working 3 days on site 2 from home) Competetive market salary SC Clearance required - All candidates must hold or be eligible to gain SC Clearance before starting the role Purpose of job Application of a software engineering approach to undertake all tasks within a software development lifecycle. Preferably have an understanding of military systems, in particular maritime systems Experience of Software Engineering Lifecycle processes and tools Understanding of Open Systems Architectures and Principles Ability to solve complex problems and to critically review results and methods to ensure quality Awareness of ISO 9001 and TickITplus standards Understanding of software configuration management Ability to communicate with expert and non-expert stakeholders Ideally the candidate will have proven ability in one or more of the following industry areas Defence Maritime Rail Primary software skills/experience Essential: Primary software/system skills: C++ / Visual Studio UML / Enterprise Architect for system design Desirable: Sonar processing Intel Threaded Building Blocks Fortran Signal Processing Object Oriented Design Algorithm optimisation/implementation Additional information Due to the sensitive nature of the product all applicants must have worked within the Defence / Military industry within the last 12 months or be capable of obtaining Security Clearance (SC level minimum)

Audio Visual Field Service Engineer - providing service to client sites in the Manchester, Sheffield, and Nottingham regions
My client is a leading Audio-Visual integrator with a long history of innovation and excellence. Their team is composed of passionate, highly intelligent, and energetic individuals who are eager to make a difference. They provide an environment where you will be challenged and inspired daily. If you seek excitement and want to be part of something unique, we invite you to read on.
Main Purpose of Position
To provide proactive and reactive service and maintenance of audio-visual equipment on customer premises across the Midlands, North & West and potentially throughout Europe, and offshore. You will be responsible for the accurate diagnosis, removal, repair, testing, and implementation of all aspects of audio-visual, network, and control technologies. You will need to complete the above tasks most efficiently and effectively to ensure minimum downtime and maximum performance. As part of this role, you will service/maintain/install and/ or commission new projects/systems to high standards, on budget and on time.
Key Responsibilities and Duties
Diagnose and repair faults in systems at customer sites, using remote management tools when applicable and attend in person to solve if unable to fix remotely. You will ensure the final solutions maintain and/or improve the quality of the system.
Provide technical remote support where required for both clients and other team members.
Perform preventative maintenance of AV, network, control, and unified communications (UC) equipment on-site, ensuring systems are safe and operationally efficient.
Support client presentations, conferences, and events, including setting up, operating, and breaking down AV systems, and provide system training to clients and colleagues, as necessary.
Take ownership of delivering safe, high-quality service and repair work. Ensure health and safety documentation and procedures are in place and followed to protect yourself, company staff, and others.
Complete and maintain accurate job records, electronic files, and customer-facing service reports, ensuring deadlines are met.
Build and maintain strong client relationships, working closely with account managers to identify opportunities for additional service contracts or project work.
Organise repair or shipment of faulty equipment when necessary.
Ensure proper calibration and use of test equipment.
Liaise with internal departments (particularly the Service Desk), clients, and third-party contractors to support seamless task and project execution.
Take initiative in suggesting improvements to service delivery, efficiency, and technical methods in line with company standards.
This position will provide cover (as necessary) for staff absences, periods of peak demand, and provide a service to clients requiring ad hoc and specialist support.
Other duties as required or assigned by company management.
To ensure mandatory compliance with information security policies, standards, and procedures.
Person Specification
Strong technical foundation in audio-visual systems, including but not limited to video conferencing, UC systems, digital signal processing, video systems and audio systems.
Good experience and knowledge in AMX, Crestron, Medialon, Q-Sys, Alcorn McBride and other control systems,
Solid IT and networking skills.
Demonstrated experience in delivering exceptional customer service in high-pressure environments and managing client sensitivities with tact and professionalism.
Able to work independently with minimal supervision, demonstrating strong initiative, problem-solving skills, and flexibility to adapt to varying tasks and responsibilities.
Proven ability to think laterally, finding effective solutions and implementing workarounds while adhering to operational processes.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to correspond with a wide variety of people, such as trades persons, executives, and designers.
High level of computer literacy, including experience with case management systems and meticulous attention to detail in record-keeping.
Able to carry out tasks that may involve lifting and moving equipment, with reasonable adjustments made where required.
Demonstrates reliability, punctuality, and maintains a professional appearance.
Full driving licence and valid passport required, with the flexibility to work on call, outside of normal business hours, or according to changing shift patterns when necessary.
Ability read technical documentation and schematic diagrams.
What we offer
30-38K based on experience
Working from home flexibility
Company vehicle + mileage
Excellent opportunities for career development
Investment in your learning and development
Employee Recognition Scheme
23 days holiday plus bank holidays
The opportunity to purchase additional holiday
Health Cash Benefit
Season Travel Ticket Loan
Cycle to Work Scheme
Tech-scheme
Friendly and supportive working environment
At my client, diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) are fundamental to their mission of designing, building, and supporting innovative technology solutions that create lasting experiences where people live, work, and play

Bolton As a data engineer specialising in generative AI ; this role will see you working in a developing international and transversal structure. You will have the responsibility to evaluate, build and maintain data sets for internal customers whilst ensuring they can be maintained. Salary: Circa £45,000 - £55,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2-3 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance: British Citizen Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more…The opportunity: The MBDA IM GenAI delivery Office department is looking for an experienced data engineer able to evaluate design, deploy, improve and support MBDA data sets. You will ensure MBDA data pipelines are designed to be resilient, secure and responsive. You will use your data engineering expertise to collaborate with different internal customers regarding their data, ensuring they are optimised and secured for their needs. You will provide your knowledge in data management and data quality to guarantee compliance to MBDA data governance. A key part of this role is keeping up to date with new technology, where you will provide insight on our technology roadmap and deliver cutting edge solutions to our internal customers. What we’re looking for from you: SQL technologies skills (e.g. MS SQL, Oracle…) noSQL technologies skills (e.g. MongoDB, InfluxDB, Neo4J…) Data exchange and processing skills (e.g. ETL, ESB, API…) Development (e.g. Python) skills Big data technologies knowledge (e.g. Hadoop stack) Knowledge in NLP (Natural Language Processing) Knowledge in OCR (Object Character Recognition) Knowledge in Generative AI (Artificial Intelligence) would be advantageous Experience in containerisation technologies (e.g. Docker) would be advantageous Knowledge in the industrial and / or defence sector would be advantageousOur company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity and more… We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X (@MBDA_UK), Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information. #LI-RM1

Stevenage

At MBDA, we are continuing to grow our Data Link Systems organisation, providing a world leading missile data link capability. We have a number of exciting opportunities within Data Link Systems, working across the product lifecycle from research, the early concept phase, through full product design to production. These roles require a range of knowledge and experience from graduate to experienced engineers.

Salary: up to £ 55,000 depending on experience

Dynamic (hybrid) working: can vary between 2 to 5 days per week on-site due to workload classification

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship .

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

What we can offer you:

• Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
• Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments
• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more

The opportunity:

As part of our Data Link Systems team, you will work on the design and implementation of the cutting edge RF communication systems that are key to the success of our weapons systems. Our team has a presence at both our Bristol and Stevenage sites. We collaborate broadly across MBDA with multiple disciplines to create high performance weapons systems for our Armed Forces. We are currently recruiting for the following roles:

• RF Systems Technical Leads
• RF Systems Engineers
• Algorithm / Modelling Engineers
• Signal Processing Engineers

What we’re looking for from you:

We are interested in talking to RF systems engineers; Systems Engineering team leaders; experienced Systems Engineers with an interest in building their RF communications knowledge; Engineers from the RF domain with an interest in building their Systems Engineering skills; Engineers with modelling experience; Engineers with signal processing experience.

We are looking for some of the following skills:

• RF / Microwave systems knowledge
• Requirements management and systems design
• Managing external suppliers with procurement team support
• Technical leadership of junior engineers
• Experience participating in, or leading design reviews across the product lifecycle
• Experience of coordinating the transition of development hardware into production, including environmental testing, qualification testing and design certification
• System level functionality proving, Software / Firmware integration and proving
• Familiarity with antenna systems
• System level RF modelling
• Familiarity with real-time digital signal processing for high data bandwidth systems
• Understanding of waveform design and implementation
• Systems modelling and Autocode generation experience
• Experience research based on technical publications
• Good communication skills with the ability to produce high quality written reports and presentations to internal and external customers

Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given

MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more

We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.

Bolton

As a data engineer specialising in generative AI ; this role will see you working in a developing international and transversal structure. You will have the responsibility to evaluate, build and maintain data sets for internal customers whilst ensuring they can be maintained.
Salary: Circa £45,000 - £55,000 depending on experience
Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2-3 days per week on-site due to workload classification
Security Clearance: British Citizen
Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.
What we can offer you:

• Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
• Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments
• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more

The opportunity:
The MBDA IM GenAI delivery Office department is looking for an experienced data engineer able to evaluate design, deploy, improve and support MBDA data sets.

You will ensure MBDA data pipelines are designed to be resilient, secure and responsive. You will use your data engineering expertise to collaborate with different internal customers regarding their data, ensuring they are optimised and secured for their needs.

You will provide your knowledge in data management and data quality to guarantee compliance to MBDA data governance. A key part of this role is keeping up to date with new technology, where you will provide insight on our technology roadmap and deliver cutting edge solutions to our internal customers.
What we’re looking for from you:

• SQL technologies skills (e.g. MS SQL, Oracle )
• noSQL technologies skills (e.g. MongoDB, InfluxDB, Neo4J )
• Data exchange and processing skills (e.g. ETL, ESB, API )
• Development (e.g. Python) skills
• Big data technologies knowledge (e.g. Hadoop stack)
• Knowledge in NLP (Natural Language Processing)
• Knowledge in OCR (Object Character Recognition)
• Knowledge in Generative AI (Artificial Intelligence) would be advantageous
• Experience in containerisation technologies (e.g. Docker) would be advantageous
• Knowledge in the industrial and / or defence sector would be advantageous

Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given

MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity and more

We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.

Software Engineer

Location: Dorset (Hybrid working 3 days on site 2 from home)

Competetive market salary

SC Clearance required - All candidates must hold or be eligible to gain SC Clearance before starting the role

Purpose of job

• Application of a software engineering approach to undertake all tasks within a software development lifecycle.
• Preferably have an understanding of military systems, in particular maritime systems
• Experience of Software Engineering Lifecycle processes and tools
• Understanding of Open Systems Architectures and Principles
• Ability to solve complex problems and to critically review results and methods to ensure quality
• Awareness of ISO 9001 and TickITplus standards
• Understanding of software configuration management
• Ability to communicate with expert and non-expert stakeholders
• Ideally the candidate will have proven ability in one or more of the following industry areas
  • Defence
  • Maritime
  • Rail

Primary software skills/experience

Essential:

Primary software/system skills:

• C++ / Visual Studio
• UML / Enterprise Architect for system design

Desirable:

• Sonar processing
• Intel Threaded Building Blocks
• Fortran
• Signal Processing
• Object Oriented Design
• Algorithm optimisation/implementation

Additional information

Due to the sensitive nature of the product all applicants must have worked within the Defence / Military industry within the last 12 months or be capable of obtaining Security Clearance (SC level minimum).

Software Engineer

Location: Dorset (Hybrid working 3 days on site 2 from home)

Competetive market salary

SC Clearance required - All candidates must hold or be eligible to gain SC Clearance before starting the role

Purpose of job

• Application of a software engineering approach to undertake all tasks within a software development lifecycle.
• Preferably have an understanding of military systems, in particular maritime systems
• Experience of Software Engineering Lifecycle processes and tools
• Understanding of Open Systems Architectures and Principles
• Ability to solve complex problems and to critically review results and methods to ensure quality
• Awareness of ISO 9001 and TickITplus standards
• Understanding of software configuration management
• Ability to communicate with expert and non-expert stakeholders
• Ideally the candidate will have proven ability in one or more of the following industry areas
  • Defence
  • Maritime
  • Rail

Primary software skills/experience

Essential:

Primary software/system skills:

• C++ / Visual Studio
• UML / Enterprise Architect for system design

Desirable:

• Sonar processing
• Intel Threaded Building Blocks
• Fortran
• Signal Processing
• Object Oriented Design
• Algorithm optimisation/implementation

Additional information

Due to the sensitive nature of the product all applicants must have worked within the Defence / Military industry within the last 12 months or be capable of obtaining Security Clearance (SC level minimum).

DV Cleared Software Engineer (DBA / Data-Focused)

Contract: 12 months

Location: Cheltenham (5 days per week onsite, occasional travel to Gloucester)

Rate: 500 - 570 per day (Umbrella, Inside IR35)

Must hold live UKIC DV clearance

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Software Engineer with a strong DBA background to support a growing national security programme based in Cheltenham. This role sits within a high-performing technical team delivering solutions that have real-world impact across the UK Government sector.

You’ll work on data-focused systems, contributing across the full software lifecycle while supporting and improving secure Oracle-based platforms and automation using Ansible.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, document and support software components within a secure system environment
• Provide accurate estimates for development effort from given specifications
• Work with a strong focus on data processing and database-driven systems
• Support and develop Oracle and Ansible-based infrastructure, including automation
• Analyse code defects and deliver timely, robust fixes

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong background as a DBA / data-focused software engineer
• Hands-on experience with Oracle and Ansible
• Solid understanding of backend systems and data processing
• Proven ability to troubleshoot, analyse and resolve complex technical issues
• Comfortable working collaboratively within Agile teams

Desirable

• Exposure to cloud or platform technologies such as AWS, Docker, microservices
• Experience working in secure or regulated environments

The Ideal Candidate

You’ll be technically strong, curious, and motivated to solve complex problems. This role would suit someone who enjoys working close to the data layer, values clean, well-documented solutions, and wants to contribute to meaningful, high-impact programmes.

£43,000 - £48,000 + Overtime OTE 63k + Double Days + Company Bonus
Hereford

Are you a Maintenance Engineer from an industrial, manufacturing or similar background looking to work on a range of bespoke, top-of-the-range machinery and equipment, with different challenges every day and plenty of optional overtime?

In this double-days based role you will be performing a split of planned and reactive maintenance in a busy industrial environment, working on 3-phase machinery, lasers, PLC controls, hydraulics, drives and related equipment.

Founded nearly 70 years ago, this materials processing company are the largest in the UK within their sector, boasting a turnover of £120 million. With a recent investment of £40 million into new machinery, they aim to continue growing on their 40-acre site for years to come.

This role would suit an Electrical Maintenance Engineer from an industrial, manufacturing, forces, plant or similar background looking to work double-days in a technically challenging and rewarding role for a company you will be proud to work for.

The Role:

• Performing planned and reactive maintenance on machinery and equipment
• Working on 3-phase motors, drives, sensors, and PLC fault finding
• Further training given through specific courses if needed
• Monday to Friday, 5:30am - 2pm, then 1:30am - 10pm, rotating weekly
• Overtime paid at 1.5x, Sunday 2x

The Person:

• Maintenance Engineer
• Industrial, Manufacturing, Forces, Plant or similar background
• Able to fault find on PLCs

Reference number: BBBH23758a

Engineer, Manufacturing, Production, Electrical, Mechanical, Multi Skilled, Electrician, Industrial, Engineering, Forces, Army, Plant, Industrial, PLC, Hereford, Abergavenny, Ross-on-Wye

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Digital & Hardware Electronics Design Lead

High-Speed | MPSoC FPGA | AI Acceleration
Based in Stevenage or Bristol
Hybrid working (typically 3-4 days on site, depending on project needs)
Security clearance required - British Citizen
Are you interested in developing your career as a high-speed Digital and Hardware Electronics Design Lead, working with state-of-the-art MPSoC FPGAs and AI acceleration hardware?
This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced electronics engineer who wants to consolidate their expertise, take on greater technical responsibility, and build a long-term career path toward technical leadership and subject-matter expertise.

The Opportunity

You’ll join a large, collaborative team of analogue and digital electronics engineers, where you will:

• Lead the electronics design and development of high-speed MPSoC FPGA and AI hardware solutions
• Work on advanced applications including SDR, radar signal processing and sensor fusion
• Support the Technical Lead / Architect, collaborating closely with systems, software, firmware, mechanical and production teams
• Help define elegant, optimised hardware solutions that meet demanding customer and system requirements
• Take ownership of the high-speed digital design, while leading all electronics design activity through the full product development lifecycle
• Play a key role in shaping robust, scalable hardware architectures for complex, safety-critical systems.

What We’re Looking For

You’ll bring strong technical depth, intellectual curiosity, and a collaborative mindset, including:

• Solid experience in complex, high-speed digital electronics design
• Experience with MPSoC FPGA, DDR & Flash memory, and high-speed serial interconnects
• Experience in Signal Integrity (SI) and Power Integrity (PI) analysis
• Proficiency in VHDL to support board-level test and debug
• Proficiency in C, C++ or Python for hardware validation and debug
• Familiarity with DSP concepts for SDR, radar signal processing or optical sensor systems
• Strong academic background to support this technically demanding role
• A desire to drive collaboration, influence architecture, and ensure successful delivery
• Excellent ability to configure and document designs to a high professional standard

What’s On Offer

• A clear long-term technical career path (Technical Lead ? Specialist ? Expert)
• Flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced parental leave options
• Excellent on-site facilities, including subsidised meals, gym and café
• Opportunities to work on cutting-edge, real-world technology with long-term impact

Security Requirements

Due to the nature of the work, applicants must be British Citizens (or dual nationals with British citizenship). Successful candidates will be required to complete BPSS security checks following offer stage.
Interested in progressing your technical career and becoming a recognised hardware expert?
Apply now or get in touch to find out more.

£Up to £95,000 GBP
Hybrid WORKING
Location: Bristol; Gloucester; Cardiff; Corsham; Cheltenham, Bristol, South West - United Kingdom Type: Permanent

Principal GCP Data Engineer
Join an award-winning innovation and transformation consultancy recognised for its cutting-edge work in data engineering, cloud solutions, and enterprise transformation. This organisation is known for bringing ingenuity to life, helping clients turn complexity into opportunity, and fostering a culture where technical specialists thrive and grow.

An opportunity has arisen for a Principal GCP Data Engineer to join the London-based data and analytics practice. This Principal GCP Data Engineer role offers the chance to lead the design and delivery of end-to-end data solutions on Google Cloud Platform for high-profile clients, shaping data strategy and driving technical excellence across complex programmes.

With a reputation for combining breakthrough technologies with pragmatic delivery, the organisation empowers senior data engineers to influence architecture, mentor teams, and deliver production-ready solutions that create lasting impact.

The Role - Principal GCP Data Engineer
The Principal GCP Data Engineer is a senior technical role responsible for leading data engineering solutions, guiding teams, and acting as a subject matter expert in Google Cloud Platform. As a Principal GCP Data Engineer, you will define end-to-end solution architectures, implement best practices, and lead the development of robust, scalable data pipelines.

This role combines hands-on technical leadership with coaching, mentorship, and client engagement, making it ideal for a Principal GCP Data Engineer who enjoys delivering complex solutions while shaping the capabilities of their team and influencing enterprise-wide data strategy.

What You’ll Be Doing as a Principal GCP Data Engineer
As a Principal GCP Data Engineer, you will:

• Lead the design, development, and delivery of data processing solutions using GCP tools such as Dataflow, Dataproc, and BigQuery
• Design automated data pipelines using orchestration tools like Cloud Composer
• Contribute to architecture discussions and design end-to-end data solutions
• Own development processes for your team, establishing robust principles and methods across architecture, code quality, and deployments
• Shape team behaviours around specifications, acceptance criteria, sprint planning, and documentation
• Define and evolve data engineering standards and practices across the organisation
• Lead technical discussions with client stakeholders, achieving buy-in for solutions
• Mentor and coach team members, building technical expertise and capability

Key Responsibilities

• Develop production-ready data pipelines and processing jobs using batch and streaming frameworks such as Apache Spark and Apache Beam
• Apply expertise in data storage technologies including relational, columnar, document, NoSQL, data warehouses, and data lakes
• Implement modern data pipeline patterns, event-driven architectures, ETL/ELT processes, and stream processing solutions
• Translate business requirements into technical specifications and actionable solution designs
• Work with metadata management and data governance tools such as Cloud Data Catalog, Collibra, or Dataplex
• Build data quality alerting and data quarantine solutions to ensure downstream reliability
• Implement CI/CD pipelines with version control, automated tests, and automated deployments
• Collaborate in Agile teams, using Scrum or Kanban methodologies

Key Requirements
The successful Principal GCP Data Engineer will bring deep technical expertise, client-facing experience, and leadership skills. You will have:

• Proven experience delivering production-ready data solutions on Google Cloud Platform
• Strong knowledge of batch and streaming frameworks, data pipelines, and orchestration tools
• Expertise in designing and managing structured and unstructured data systems
• Experience translating business needs into technical solutions
• Ability to mentor and coach teams and guide technical decision-making
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders
• A pragmatic approach to problem solving, combined with a drive for technical excellence

Why Join

• Take a senior technical leadership role as a Principal GCP Data Engineer within a globally recognised innovation and transformation consultancy
• Lead the delivery of complex data engineering programmes on Google Cloud Platform
• Shape the data engineering standards, practices, and architecture across client engagements and internal teams
• Work in a collaborative, inclusive, and learning-focused culture where technical specialists are empowered to grow and succeed

Reference: AMC/AON/PGCPDataEnginer

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We are seeking an experienced Quality Systems Manager to join an award winning Manufacturer based in Cornwall. The successful candidate will be responsible for the sites Food Safety Management Systems, Supplier Quality assurance, HACCP/TACCP leadership, PRP validation, hygiene audit programmes, COP implementation, and internal audit closureensuring robust compliance to BRCGS and retailer standards. Key Responsibilities: Supplier approval management: Risk assessment, onboarding, ongoing compliance and performance. Customer COP implementation: Translate COP changes into SOPs, training, effectiveness checks; embed into factory practice. Ongoing GAP analysis. CCP & PRP audits: Design, conduct, and close out CCP/PRP audits with effective CAPA. HACCP & TACCP lead: Maintain plans, verification, and periodic review; lead site food defence. PRP validation: Validate key prerequisites (cleaning, allergen control, calibration, etc.). Independent hygiene audits & CIC: Drive improvements for manual clean processes; validate hygiene methods. Internal audit programme: Own scheduling and execution; ensure robust close-out of NCs and recurrence prevention. Customer audit support: Prepare, represent the site, and manage close-out. Non-conformance process oversight: Root cause quality (5-Whys/Ishikawa) and effectiveness checks. Site activity risk assessments: Maintain and review task/process risk assessments. On-call duty: One weekend in three. Essential Experience and Candidate Attributes Required: A minimum of five years experience working within a Quality Management / Technical role in Food Manufacturing. Strong audit leadership experience both internal and external. Strong knowledge of retailer codes. HACCP Level 4. TACCP/VACCP training. Food Safety Level 4. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. The ability to manage deadlines and work under pressure. Team player with a proactive and problem-solving attitude. Lead Auditor status within Food Manufacturing such as HACCP BRCGS would be highly advantageous, but not essential. If you have are an experienced Quality Systems Manager, looking for a new opportunity, please submit an up to date CV by using the apply button. By applying for this position, you confirm that you consent to the processing of your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for the purposes of recruitment, employment and working finding service.

Position: Production & Process EngineerJob ID: 2127/45Location: HonitonRate/Salary: £45,000Benefits: Great benefits with this companyType: Permanent
HSB Technical Ltd is a specialist recruiter within the Power & Propulsion, Shipbuilding, Maritime Shipping, Energy and Subsea sectors visit: www . hsbtechnical . com for a list of our vacancies.
We have a number of permanent and contract vacancies for multiple businesses across the UK and overseas.
The below job description will outline this position of: Production & Process Engineer
Typically, this person will plan, direct and coordinate the design, manufacture and modification of production within the internal and external Supply Chain while monitoring performance and implementing continuous improvement incentives.
HSB Technicals client is an established and well-regarded business entity.
Duties and responsibilities of the Production & Process Engineer:

• Design and create models and drawings using SolidWorks 3D CAD software in accordance with the the companies Design released drawings, centred on functionality, simplicity and economy to provide clear production instructions to the operations department
• Review Production Engineering drawings for approval, reporting and implementing required rework and production improvements
• Support Production Change Control in checking and processing of design Engineering drawing release and updates
• Strong administration skills and full understanding and knowledge of the end to end process of drawing release in order to implement best practice and continuous improvement
• Identify manufacturing needs for new products in development
• Reduce variability in manufacturing by providing standard operating procedures & work instructions
• Improve manufacturing efficiency by way of removing waste from the processes
• Investigate production and process issues providing technical support
• Undertake special projects as required
• Creation of the production BOM model in Solid works and execution of virtual build reviews with stakeholders to refine build sequence
• Use the EPDM system to store and issue drawings
• Implement production performance metrics to allow analysis for identifying continuous improvement opportunities and training and development opportunities
• Liaise and communicate with other departments, customers & suppliers providing Technical support where necessary
• Work with Operations/Engineering to enable TQNs to be answered in a timely manner to suit project time scales
• Liaise with suppliers in order to source new components
• Assess the strength of components using hand calculations and provide input to CAE assessments where appropriate
• Prepare for and attend design reviews and incorporate review feedback into designs as necessary

Qualifications and requirements for the Production & Process Engineer:

• 3D Cad skills preferably with SolidWorks, although adaptation training will be given if necessary
• Proven capability of creating detailed 3d models and accurate engineering drawings of components and assemblies
• Minimum of HNC qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering or related discipline

This vacancy is being advertised by HSB Technical Ltd who have been appointed to act as a recruitment partner for this role.

Location: Dorchester, Dorset, England

Salary: up to £55k

Package Includes:

• Career Development and Training
• Employee pension contribution is matched 1.5 times by TKMS Atlas to a maximum of 10.5% ER contribution
• 25 days holiday (increasing to 28 days after 5 years and 30 days after 10 years)
• Flexible working patterns

Purpose of role

To manage requirements, verification and compliance for products. To create MBSE models covering physical, functional and interface definitions.

Knowledge and experience (will be developed in the job role if not held)

• Sound understanding of requirements management.
• Experience with system architectural design and development using Model Base Systems Engineering (MBSE) techniques.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of systems engineering principles and their application to multi-disciplinary engineering projects.
• Experience with decomposition of requirements.
• Familiarity with Defence Standards (particularly DEF-STAN and MIL-STD).
• Ability to solve complex problems and to critically review results and methods to ensure quality.
• Ability to expand knowledge into new domain areas, and work across domains and see the bigger picture.
• Preferably have an understanding of military systems, in particular maritime systems. Alternatively, we will consider other highly regulated industries including aerospace, nuclear, or rail.
• Ideally (but not essential) experienced in one or more of the following domain areas:
• Maritime Combat Systems, integration of equipment and software.
• Unmanned Systems.
• Combat Management Systems.
• Acoustics / Sonar Processing.
• Experience in preparation of documentation for bids.

Challenges

• To apply strong systems engineering principles in a multi-disciplinary environment.
• The ability to extract key facts from large amounts of information.
• Effective time management within a multi-tasking environment.
• The ability to communicate and influence at all levels in a dynamic organisation.

Additional information

Due to the sensitive nature of the product all applicants must have worked within the Defence / Military industry within the last 12 months or be capable of obtaining Security Clearance (SC level minimum). SC clearance must be in place before the successful candidate can start.