Certain Advantage

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bolton is currently looking to recruit a Test Equipment Obsolescence Manager subcontractor on an initial 6 month contract. The role will be a hybrid position of 2 days in office, rest of the week remote. Rate: £60 per hour Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at 'time and a quarter' Location: Bolton Hybrid / Remote working: Hybrid, 2 days per week onsite and the rest remote from home. Duration: 6 Months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter. IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Test Equipment Obsolescence Manager Job Description: We have a phenomenal opportunity for experienced Engineers to play a leading role in the support of production activities at our state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities. Working within Production Design Support (PDS) is a highly rewarding role working close to the manufacturing environment helping to shape the design of the products and test equipment, delivering support to our customers. Responsibilities: Role includes the following responsibilities: Managing Proactive and Reporting Services Implementing Strategy for Obsolescence Management Technical Assessment working with Engineering teams to manage changes Managing Resources and Work load Planning Skillset/experience required: Engineering Degree or relevant experience Knowledge and experience of managing Obsolescence Knowledge and experience of Electronic Equipment You'll be prepared to work autonomously if needed, lead the delivery of your work assignments, and actively engage with stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of your outputs. Manage discreet work packages preparing bids, controlling costs and delivering solutions. Excellent verbal communication, negotiation and influencing skills with the capability to write clear and concise engineering documentation. Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team, with an awareness of the challenges and opportunities that this may bring and a passion for innovation and collaboration.

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit 2x Missile Test Architect subcontractors on an initial 6 month contract. Rate: £60.00 per hour Location: Stevenage or Bolton (depending on your preference) Hybrid / Remote working: This role is a hybrid role, 1-2 days a week possibly in lab up to 3 in first weeks Contract: 37 Hours per week Overtime: Hours worked over 37 hours per week wi click apply for full job details

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit 5x C# / C++ Software Engineer subcontractors on an initial 12 month contract. Desktop C# is the expertise the department are looking for; with some experience with C++ but doesnt need to be overly extensive. Job Title: C# / C++ Software Engineer Rate: £65 click apply for full job details

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit 2x Integration and System Validation Engineer subcontractors on an initial 12 month contract. The role would suit a candidate with the below experience: Network systems and protocols, experience of switch and router configuration and management Fault finding and route cause analysis at subsystem integration level Doors/ETM would be desi click apply for full job details

Network Solution Architect Certain Advantage are recruiting on behalf of our client in London for a Solution Architect offering in-depth knowledge of Automation & Connectivity solutions, specifically the following; Ansible integration for infrastructure networks, including playbook creation and integrations Workflow integration for infrastructure networks pipeline creation for infrastructure network click apply for full job details

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a Head of FCAS Systems Design Co-Ordination ( Systems Engineer Manager ) subcontractor on an initial 6 month contract. This position would suit a candite from the Defence / Aerospace industries and from a Systems Engineering Management background click apply for full job details

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit 5x C# / C++ Software Engineer subcontractors on an initial 12 month contract. Desktop C# is the expertise the department are looking for; with some experience with C++ but doesnt need to be overly extensive. Job Title: C# / C++ Software Engineer Rate: £65 click apply for full job details

New Business Development Manager (Internal) Certain Advantage is hiring for a New Business Development Manager in Rochdale. The role is on a permanent basis with excellent benefits. The Role: An established and well-respected family-run business in Rochdale is looking to appoint a New Business Development Manager (Internal) to join their growing sales team click apply for full job details

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bolton is currently looking to recruit a Manufacturing Project Manager / Bid Lead subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract. The role will be a hybrid role of working from home and onsite (2 days per week). This role would suit a candidate who has bid manager / bid proposals experience along with a project manager experience click apply for full job details

Role - Residential Conveyancing Paralegal Location - Edinburgh Salary - £32,000 - £40,000 DOE Are you an experienced Residential Conveyancing Paralegal looking for your next opportunity? Do you want to join a growing firm with a strong reputation in the property market? Are you keen to develop your career within a supportive and collaborative team? We are working with a firm who are continuing to grow click apply for full job details

Decal Fitters (days & nights) Certain Advantage is hiring for Decal Fitters based in the Cheshire area. This role is on a temp-to-permanent basis and is site-based . The Company Were working with a manufacturing business, providing a range of customizable transport solutions for various industry needs click apply for full job details

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bolton is currently looking to recruit a General Operative (Loomer) on an initial 12 month contract. This role will require a candidate with a background of Looms / Looming. Hourly Rate: £24.78ph, after 12 weeks the rate increases to £26.12ph. Overtime hours (over 37 hours) are at normal hourly rate plus 50% Contract Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) General Operator Job Spec: General Operator will be responsible for the carrying out of manufacturing and self-certification tasks within the deployed business, in accordance with product certification procedures, defined workmanship standards, allocated budgets and timescales to meet project objectives. Carry out detailed standard assembly / manufacturing activities, undertaking all work to requisite procedures, quality standards, safety requirements and timescales. Contribute to the efficient movement of work and information in the manufacturing area. Adhere in all activities to agreed standards and behaviours. Comply with all health and safety requirements. IPC 610 certified / trained preferred. As a General Operator, you maybe tasked to work across a number of departments these might include: Micro Electronics Soldering Looming Wiring PEC Assembly Plastics Department Manufacturing Control/ Stores Skillset/experience the department often look for: Looming, Soldering & Wiring, Circuit Card Assembly, PCB's, Microelectronics experience Dexterity for fine work. Read and interpret layouts. Follow instructions. Willing to work flexible shift patterns. Attention to detail. Work on own with minimal supervision. PC literate

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a Manufacturing Logistics Services Analyst subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract. The role will be 4 days per week onsite. Your office base can be either Stevenage or Bolton (depending on your preference) click apply for full job details

World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage, Hertfordshire is currently looking to recruit a Principal Thermal Engineer Subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract. Hourly Rate: £50.00 Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at 'time and a quarter' Location: Stevenage Hybrid / Remote working: The role will likely be onsite 3 days per week. Duration: 12 Months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter. IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Interview process: One stage onsite interview Principal Thermal Engineer Job Description: The Mechanical Analysis Group are looking for a Principal Thermal Engineer to join its team in Stevenage. The group consists of over 30 engineers working across a wide spectrum of cutting-edge military systems. Working for an internationally recognised company, you will play a critical role in ensuring that products deliver the necessary performance against key thermal requirements. Responsibilities: Take ownership for delivering packages of thermal analysis work. Provide mechanical analysis support to develop designs and deliver thermal performance evidence. Deliver analysis evidence in clear reports with firm conclusion statements. Participate in team meetings and design reviews. Manage workload against time schedules and report progress regularly to stakeholders. Responsible for dealing and collaborating with project stakeholders (internal & external). Skillset/experience required: Degree qualified in a STEM subject. Proven ability to carry out thermal analysis through the application of hand calculations and Finite Element methods (e.g. ANSYS etc.). Experience in one or more of the following areas: Carrying out studies to determine the effects of conduction, convection and radiation on the thermal response of systems; Thermal analysis of electronics; Application of MATLAB-Simulink to deliver thermal studies; Use of CFD to assess thermal behaviour; Scripting using MATLAB or Python. Ability to make quick/simple assessments to progress design activities in an efficient manner. Self-motivated and organised individuals, who are great problem solvers and can take responsibility for the delivery of work. Ability to work as a part of a multi-disciplinary team, as well as independently. Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to network and influence internal and external customers. Relevant experience in an equivalent or comparable industry would be advantageous.

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a Verification and Validation Systems Engineering Specialist subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract. Rate: £85.00 per hour Overtime Rate: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at 'time and a quarter' Location: Stevenage or Bristol (depending on your preference) Hybrid / Remote working: The role will be a hybrid role of on average 2 days per week onsite Contract: 37 Hours per week Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) V&V Systems Engineering Specialist Job Description: The Test & Evaluation team are looking for a V&V Systems Engineering Specialist to operate with a high-level of technical responsibility for the entire lifecycle of our product, ranging from design and development to qualification and deployment. A specialist will bridge the gap between design and production, ensuring that complex, high-reliability systems meet our requirements. Key Responsibilities Test Strategy & Development: Defining test requirements, creating test plans, scoping front end activities with the customer ensuring that requirements are met and understood with the best efficiency maintained for deliveries. System Validation: Overseeing or supporting the qualification and acceptance of test equipment, ensuring it is robust, compliant, and accurate. Analysis & Troubleshooting: Analysing test data, identifying performance bottlenecks, and troubleshooting validation issues. Documentation & Governance: Producing technical documentation (test procedures, reports) and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Support departmental strategy and support the department head with recruitment of the right people into the team. Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders within the business relating to technical direction Provide technical leadership to all Test related issues across design projects with proven experience in Test Equipment requirements capture and specification. Supporting new product bid activities. Identify, document and deploy best practice across the department and within projects. Essential Skills & Qualifications Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of electronics or mechanical systems, a degree in Electrical Engineering or a similar discipline. Hands-on Experience: Expertise in operating general-purpose test equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, signal generators). Industry Standards: Knowledge of safety-critical standards, particularly within aerospace, defence (e.g., MOD), or rail sectors. Communication: Ability to work within multi-disciplinary teams and liaise with customers for system acceptance. Hands-on experience of DOORS & DOORS NG, SysML & Rhapsody would be desirable, but training will be provided where needed. Experience in DfT and testability. RF / Microwave systems knowledge would be desirable.

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a Verification and Validation Systems Engineering Specialist subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract. Rate: £85.00 per hour Overtime Rate: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at 'time and a quarter' Location: Stevenage or Bristol (depending on your preference) Hybrid / Remote working: The role will be a hybrid role of on average 2 days per week onsite Contract: 37 Hours per week Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) V&V Systems Engineering Specialist Job Description: The Test & Evaluation team are looking for a V&V Systems Engineering Specialist to operate with a high-level of technical responsibility for the entire lifecycle of our product, ranging from design and development to qualification and deployment. A specialist will bridge the gap between design and production, ensuring that complex, high-reliability systems meet our requirements. Key Responsibilities Test Strategy & Development: Defining test requirements, creating test plans, scoping front end activities with the customer ensuring that requirements are met and understood with the best efficiency maintained for deliveries. System Validation: Overseeing or supporting the qualification and acceptance of test equipment, ensuring it is robust, compliant, and accurate. Analysis & Troubleshooting: Analysing test data, identifying performance bottlenecks, and troubleshooting validation issues. Documentation & Governance: Producing technical documentation (test procedures, reports) and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Support departmental strategy and support the department head with recruitment of the right people into the team. Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders within the business relating to technical direction Provide technical leadership to all Test related issues across design projects with proven experience in Test Equipment requirements capture and specification. Supporting new product bid activities. Identify, document and deploy best practice across the department and within projects. Essential Skills & Qualifications Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of electronics or mechanical systems, a degree in Electrical Engineering or a similar discipline. Hands-on Experience: Expertise in operating general-purpose test equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, signal generators). Industry Standards: Knowledge of safety-critical standards, particularly within aerospace, defence (e.g., MOD), or rail sectors. Communication: Ability to work within multi-disciplinary teams and liaise with customers for system acceptance. Hands-on experience of DOORS & DOORS NG, SysML & Rhapsody would be desirable, but training will be provided where needed. Experience in DfT and testability. RF / Microwave systems knowledge would be desirable.

Building Construction Project Leader Portsmouth £40 per hour + overtime initially 12 months 1-stage interview Mon-Fri (flexible working hours)Advantage Resourcing is working in partnership with a large engineering company that operates within the aerospace industry and is currently seeking an experienced Building Construction Project Leader who will be responsible for setting up and leading CAPEX projects from inception and feasibility, through to design and specification and final handover. What will you be doing: • Lead the team through the detailed design of Building Services for a range of projects including major plant replacement and refurbishment works. • An awareness of the associated maintenance and operation of engineering services including condition surveys, service delivery audits and preparing plant replacement/life cycle plans would be a distinct advantage. • Application of industry standard design and calculation software • Liaising with clients, architects, and other design team members. • Preparation of reports, drawings, and specifications • Developing and maintaining excellent client relationships. • Project management of suitable projects, excellent communication skills • Monitoring/ Audit/ Validate progress of Professional Service Work Packages and works on site and observance of technical compliance and H&S matters. A couple of things you should know: • Experience in Capital Investment Project management, and project delivery • Previous experience in Building Engineering Services Refurbishment in existing buildings with particular emphasis on delivering small to medium sized projects • Demonstrable experience in taking projects from inception and feasibility, through design and specification to site monitoring and handover. • Ability to develop client briefs into construction requirements, including scopes for External Professionals, i.e. architects, structural engineers, systems designers • A good practical understanding of mechanical and electrical plants, systems, and equipment in relation to engineering design, operation, and maintenance across a wide range of sectors and building types. During an interview, you may be asked about: • Your previous experience hiring a construction company as a client. Are you intrigued? Apply now! Lukas - / Working with Certain Advantage We go the extra mile to match top talent with the right opportunities. Whether you're looking to make a big impact or take the next step in your career, we're here to support you. We work with businesses across the UK in Engineering, IT, Finance, and Marketing. If this role isn't for you, visit certainadvantage.co.uk to sign up for job alerts and career advice.

Job title: Finance Co-ordinator (9 month FTC) Location: Glasgow City Centre Salary: Dependent on Experience About the Company Our client is an established international organisation managing a large portfolio of content and work with a wide range of global partners and clients. With a collaborative team and international reach, the organisation offers a fast-paced and varied working environment Th click apply for full job details

Finance Assistant (Purchase Ledger) £26,000 - £29,000 + 33 Days Holiday + EV Car Scheme + Monthly Rewards & Recognition + Holiday Trading + Employee Discounts + Other Company Benefits Derby Certain Advantage is hiring for a Finance Assistant based in Derby click apply for full job details

Software Architect Certain Advantage is hiring for a Software Architect based in the Newcastle area. This role is on a contract basis and is hybrid-based. The Company Were working with a Manufacturing business that operates in the Aerospace sector click apply for full job details