Polytec Personnel Ltd

Location: Cambridge (CB25) Duration: Permanent Hours: 37 hour week, early finish on a Friday, (5-days in the office) Salary: 65,000- 85,000 depending on experience Job Reference: 35992 Polytec are looking for a Senior Hardware Engineer with experience designing ATEX / intrinsically safe products to support the development of next-generation, mission-critical communication systems for our Cambridge based client. This role is suited to a hands-on senior engineer who enjoys taking ownership of complex hardware features and working closely with cross-functional teams. You'll contribute to the design, development, testing, and certification of professional communication equipment and related accessories. Responsibilities Design and develop hardware for ATEX-certified, intrinsically safe products Contribute to baseband and microprocessor-based system design Design efficient, low-power power supplies and supporting circuitry Support design verification, EMC testing and regulatory compliance Produce clear engineering documentation Collaborate with engineers across hardware, software and verification teams Requirements Degree in electronics or a related engineering discipline (or equivalent experience) Proven experience designing products for ATEX environments Strong understanding of intrinsic safety principles Experience with microprocessor-based hardware and common interfaces Good communication skills and a collaborative approach Desirable EMC / ESD-aware design experience Audio or RF system exposure Embedded Linux or board bring-up experience Please contact us as soon as possible for more details or apply below!

Location: Melbourn, near Royston (SG8) Type of Work: Temporary Duration: 3 months initially, transfer to permanent staff for the right candidates Hours: 8am - 4.30pm, Monday to Friday (37.5 hour week) Moving to weekly shift rotations 13th July 2026 early / late shift (6am - 2:30pm and 1:30pm - 10pm on a weekly rotation) Salary: £17 per hour Job Reference: 36205 Polytec are looking for Manufacturing Technicians to complete assembly tasks for our client based in Melbourn, near Royston. Ideally you will have access to your own transport due to the shift pattern requirements. Responsibilities: Assembling small plastic components Requirements: Experience assembling small items Attention to detail, good dexterity and an awareness of quality requirements Cleanroom experience would be useful but full training will be given. You must be comfortable in lab PPE including hairnet, shoe covers, gloves and coat Familiarity with a glovebox assembly would be beneficial Please contact us as soon as possible for more details or apply below!

Location: St Ives (PE27) Job Type: Permanent Hours: 8am until 4:45pm Monday to Thursday with a 12:30pm finish on Friday Salary: £26,000 to £32,000 dependent on experience Job Reference: 36212 Polytec are looking for an experienced Electronics Assembler for our established St Ives based client. This is a hands-on role where you'll assemble electronic products, identify issues and support the wider production and engineering teams. Responsibilities Assembly of products through both surface mount and conventional processes Follow clear step-by-step procedures to check products meet quality standards Help identify and communicate any assembly errors or faulty components Maintain a clean, safe and well-organised work area Requirements Previous experience in PCB assembly- both surface mount and conventional Good attention to detail and accuracy in following instructions Able to work carefully and safely in a technical environment Strong communication skills and a positive, team-focused attitude Please contact us as soon as possible for more details or apply below!

Location: Cambridge (CB2) Duration: Permanent Hours: 8am until 4pm (Monday to Friday) Salary: £32000 - £36400 Job Reference: 35827 Polytec are seeking a Maintenance Technician to join our client's Estates and Facilities team, focusing on either electrical or mechanical maintenance (depending on background). You will be responsible for planned and reactive maintenance, fault diagnostics via BMS and steam boiler oversight across 2 sites. Responsibilities: Conduct PPM and RM on plant systems Operate BMS and monitor building systems Supervise contractors and liaise with end users Oversee steam systems (training provided) Participate in an on-call rota (6-8 weeks/year) Requirements: Recognised electrical/mechanical apprenticeship or equivalent Experience with complex building systems Proficient in BMS and HVAC systems Strong IT and interpersonal skills Full UK driving licence Desirable: BOAS certificate or steam system knowledge Experience with risk assessments and statutory maintenance

Location: Cambridge (CB25) Duration: Permanent Hours: 37.5 per week, flexible working, including up to 3 days per week working from home Salary: Competitive Job Reference: 36054 We are seeking an experienced FPGA Design Engineer to join our client's expanding development team, based a few miles north of Cambridge. You will be working on high performance products used globally across defence, industrial and security applications. Responsibilities: - Contribute to the development of reusable FPGA modules to support a broad product range - Work collaboratively with hardware, software, and mechanical engineering teams to bring new technology to market - Write timing constraints, interpret timing reports and adjust designs to ensure timing closure - Bring value with experience in Python based verification frameworks, such as cocotb (highly advantageous) Requirements: - Strong knowledge of SystemVerilog - Experience with Python - Proven background in RTL verification - Ability to write and validate timing constraints - Understanding of low power design principles - Experience writing module specifications and reviewing technical documentation - Code and documentation review to established standards - Familiarity with: Linux command line Version control systems (SVN or Git) Markdown - Commitment to engineering best practice and high quality FPGA development Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available for this position. Please contact us as soon as possible for more details or apply below!

Location: Cambridge (CB22) Duration: Permanent Hours: 8:45am until 5pm (Monday to Friday) Salary: 37,500 Job Reference: 35970 Polytec are looking for a Senior Test Engineer for our client based just south of Cambridge. This is a hands-on role requiring travel for installation and commissioning of equipment both in the UK and abroad. Responsibilities Mechanical alignment and set up Subsystem test of electrical control panels Integration into the overall machine and final machine test Requirements: At least 5 years' experience of system and subsystem testing Experience in distributed control system using PLCs (Allen Bradley) communicating over Ethernet IP - Temperature control systems - Pressure control systems - Motion control using servo motors/stepper motors - Fluid control systems Please contact us as soon as possible for more details or apply below!

Location: Cambridge (CB25) Duration: Permanent Hours: 8am until 4:30pm (Monday to Friday) Salary: 27,000 to 35,000 dependent on experience Job Reference: 36181 Polytec are looking for a Repair Technician for our client based just north of Cambridge. You may be required to visit customer premises to upgrade hardware. Responsibilities: Diagnosis and confirmation of Customer reported faults using manual and automated jigs and fixtures Disassembly and assembly of products and replacement of key components Inspection of repair work carried out Use of software tools required for the processing and repair of products Hardware modifications as part of internal/customer projects Ensure product turnaround times are met Training of Internal/External staff Requirements: Demonstrable experience in a Repair/Service environment Soldering of PCBs and mechanical assembly/disassembly of products Ability to use relevant servicing tools/jigs and fixtures Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment, as part of a team with minimum supervision Use of hot air gun to remove and replace components on PCB Ability to accurately follow work instructions. Highly accurate and keen eye for detail. Familiarity with MS Office (Excel/Word) Please contact us as soon as possible for more details or apply below!

Location: Melbourn, near Royston (SG8) Type of Work: Temporary Duration: 3 months initially, option to transfer to permanent staff for the right candidates Hours: 8am - 4.30pm, Monday to Friday (37.5 hour week) Will move to early / late shift in due course (6am - 2:30pm and 1:30pm - 10pm on a weekly rotation) Salary: £17 per hour Job Reference: 36151 Polytec are looking for Cleanroom Technicians to complete assembly tasks for our client based in Melbourn, near Royston. Ideally you will have access to your own transport due to the shift pattern requirements. Responsibilities: Assembling small plastic components Requirements: Experience assembling small items Attention to detail, good dexterity and an awareness of quality requirements Cleanroom experience would be useful but full training will be given. You must be comfortable in lab PPE including hairnet, shoe covers, gloves and coat Familiarity with a glovebox assembly would be beneficial Please contact us as soon as possible for more details or apply below!

Location: Newmarket (CB8) Job Type: Initial 12 month FTC, with the potential to become Perm Hours: 8.30am to 5.00pm Monday to Thursday and 8.30am to 4.00pm on Friday Salary: 45,000- 60,000 DoE Job Reference: 36023 Polytec are seeking a talented and motivated Electronic Design Engineer to join our client based in Newmarket. This is an exciting opportunity to work across the full product development lifecycle, contributing to innovative antenna and RF solutions that support British manufacturing. You will collaborate with antenna, mechanical and production engineers on a wide range of new antenna designs. The role spans bid support, requirements capture, system-level design, concept development, simulation, prototyping, build, verification and production handover. With the production facility located on-site, you will see your designs progress from concept through to manufacture. Responsibilities: - Test and development of antenna and RF products - Design of new antenna and RF products - Requirements analysis and system definition - Technical documentation creation - Maintenance and improvement of test facilities - PCB design Requirements: - Degree in Electronic Engineering or related subject (minimum HNC or equivalent qualification considered) - Good working knowledge of RF theory - Antenna design and passive RF/microwave circuit design experience - Solid grounding in electromagnetic and circuit theory - Basic MS Office and general PC skills - Familiar with RF test and measurement equipment such as Vector Network Analysers and Spectrum Analysers (desirable) - Use of antenna test ranges / anechoic chambers (desirable) Please contact us as soon as possible for more details or apply below!

Location: Melbourn, near Royston (SG8) Type of Work: Temporary Duration: 3 months initially, option to transfer to permanent staff for the right candidates Hours: 8am - 4.30pm, Monday to Friday (37.5 hour week) Will move to early / late shift in due course (6am - 2:30pm and 1:30pm - 10pm on a weekly rotation) Salary: £17 per hour Job Reference: 36151 Polytec are looking for Cleanroom Technicians to complete assembly tasks for our client based in Melbourn, near Royston. Ideally you will have access to your own transport due to the shift pattern requirements. Responsibilities: Assembling small plastic components Requirements: Experience assembling small items Attention to detail, good dexterity and an awareness of quality requirements Cleanroom experience would be useful but full training will be given. You must be comfortable in lab PPE including hairnet, shoe covers, gloves and coat Familiarity with a glovebox assembly would be beneficial Please contact us as soon as possible for more details or apply below!

Location: Cambridge (CB25) Duration: Permanent Hours: 37.5 per week 8am - 4pm (Monday to Friday) Salary: Competitive Job Reference: 36072 Our client, a leading technology manufacturer based just north of Cambridge, is seeking a Legal and Compliance Officer to support its commercial, operational and governance activities. This is a broad, hands on role covering contracts, compliance, risk management and legal support across the business. You will work closely with senior management and cross functional teams to ensure robust legal and regulatory compliance. This role offers a broad exposure to commercial, compliance, employment and IP matters, strong professional development opportunities and the ability to influence legal and governance processes within a high tech environment. Responsibilities: - Contract Management: Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a variety of commercial agreements (supply, distribution, consultancy, NDAs, licensing etc.). Maintaining contract records and supporting commercial teams with risk assessments - Compliance: Leading internal compliance frameworks across data protection, export control, corporate governance and wider regulatory requirements. Developing policies, conducting audits and delivering staff training - Legal Risk and Advisory: Providing practical advice on legal and compliance matters, supporting dispute resolution, and promoting strong ethical practices across the organisation - HR and Employment Support: Advising on employment contracts, policies and employee relations matters - Intellectual Property: Assisting with the protection and administration of patents, trademarks and trade secrets, including liaison with external counsel - Corporate Governance: Supporting statutory compliance, maintaining company records and assisting with board documentation - Cross Functional Collaboration: Working with engineering, HR, finance, sales and procurement teams to provide clear and commercially focused legal guidance Requirements - 5+ years' experience in commercial law, compliance or regulatory roles, ideally within technology, engineering or manufacturing - Strong background in drafting and negotiating commercial contracts - Good knowledge of GDPR, compliance frameworks, export controls and risk management - Able to explain complex legal issues in a clear and practical way - Experience with IP, international partners or defence/advanced engineering is beneficial Please contact us as soon as possible for more details or apply below!

Location: Cambridge (CB22) Duration: Permanent Hours: 8:45am until 5pm (Monday to Friday) Salary: 37,500 Job Reference: 35970 Polytec are looking for a Senior Test Engineer for our client based just south of Cambridge. This is a hands-on role requiring travel for installation and commissioning of equipment both in the UK and abroad. Responsibilities Mechanical alignment and set up Subsystem test of electrical control panels Integration into the overall machine and final machine test Requirements: At least 5 years' experience of system and subsystem testing Experience in distributed control system using PLCs (Allen Bradley) communicating over Ethernet IP - Temperature control systems - Pressure control systems - Motion control using servo motors/stepper motors - Fluid control systems Please contact us as soon as possible for more details or apply below!

Location: Cambridge (CB24) Duration: Permanent Hours: 8am until 4pm / 9am until 5pm (Monday to Friday) Salary: Competitive, Company pension, Profit related Pay scheme, Private healthcare. Job Reference: 35998 Polytec are looking for an Electrical / Electronic Maintenance Engineer for our client based a few miles north of Cambridge. You will be maintaining special purpose machinery, planning your own workload. You should be willing to attend training courses to further your technical knowledge as required. Requirements: A solid background as an electronic / electrical engineer with all round knowledge of various systems essential, mechanical aptitude an advantage. Electronic / electrical qualifications to ONC / HNC level desirable Computer Literate - Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) experience Ability to read circuit and wiring diagrams essential. Good soldering skills Qualified to BS7671 with 18th Edition Wiring Regulations or other electrical installation qualifications desirable Ability to produce calibration/test procedures CandG 2391-10 Inspection and Testing advantageous High Voltage experience desirable - DC and AC Power supplies RF experience, PLC knowledge and high vacuum experience highly desirable Please contact us as soon as possible for more details or apply below!

Location: Cambridge (CB22) Duration: Permanent Hours: 8:45am until 5pm (Monday to Friday) Salary: circa 60,000 Job Reference: 35997 Polytec are looking for a Senior Automation Engineer from an engineering background for our client based in south Cambridgeshire. Responsibilities: You will be producing leading edge machinery for a high technology global market. Requirements: Electrical / Physics Degree level qualification, considerable experience in a relevant field may also be considered Exposure to test, measurement and PLC programming Programming and design experience on PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers) and SCADA Motion Control and PID Controllers SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems Visual basic programming experience Experience of Rockwell/Allen Bradley control systems would be beneficial Please contact us as soon as possible for more details or apply below!

Location: Cambridge Type: Permanent Hours: Monday-Friday, 8.30am - 5.30pm, flexible / hybrid options available Salary: £65000+ depending on experience Job Reference: 35961 Polytec is seeking is a skilled Hardware Engineer for our Cambridge based client. You will be designing and developing cutting-edge medical and scientific devices. This role involves working on analogue, digital, RF, low-power and embedded systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards. Responsibilities: - Design hardware systems including schematics, PCB layout and embedded solutions for battery-powered products - Lead the full hardware development lifecycle including requirements, design, prototyping, testing, debugging and production support - Ensure compliance with regulatory standards (e.g., IEC 60601, ISO 13485) - Conduct EMC testing and troubleshoot hardware issues - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver integrated solutions - Maintain accurate documentation and stay current with advancements in low-power and RF technologies Requirements: - Proven experience in medical, diagnostic or scientific device development - Strong background in analogue, digital, RF and embedded systems design - Proficiency in schematic capture, PCB layout and debugging - Expertise in low-power design, signal conditioning BLE and RF systems - Experience with EMC testing and regulatory compliance - Hands-on embedded firmware development - Excellent problem-solving and communication skills Desirable: - Experience with full product lifecycle and NPI processes - Knowledge of quality assurance and documentation best practices. Please contact us as soon as possible for more details or apply below!

Location: Cambridge (CB25) Duration: Permanent Hours: 37 hour week, early finish on a Friday, (5-days in the office) Salary: 45,000 - 65,000 depending on experience Job Reference: 36118 Polytec are looking for a skilled RF Engineer to join our client based on the north side of Cambridge. The successful candidate will play a key role in the design and development of RF circuitry for communication devices and will be involved throughout the product lifecycle, from initial concept through to testing and delivery, working closely with multidisciplinary teams. Responsibilities - Design and develop RF (radio frequency) circuitry for wireless communication products - Support subsystem design and integration with wider hardware and software systems - Select and evaluate components and contribute to schematic design and PCB layout - Carry out testing, troubleshooting, and performance optimisation - Work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions - Produce technical documentation to support design and validation Requirements - Degree in Electronics, Telecommunications, or a related field - Experience in RF design or a similar engineering role - Good understanding of RF systems, including transmitters, receivers, and antennas - Experience with RF testing and basic simulation tools - Hands-on approach to problem-solving, including PCB-level work - Strong communication skills and ability to manage multiple tasks Desirable - Experience with modern wireless technologies (e.g. LTE/4G/5G, WiFi) - Knowledge of EMC/EMI or RF compliance standards - Familiarity with advanced RF techniques (e.g. MIMO, beamforming) Please contact us as soon as possible for more details or apply below!

Location: Saffron Walden (CB10) Duration: Permanent Hours: 9am - 5:30pm (Monday to Friday) Salary: £40-45k DoE Job Reference: 36124 Polytec are seeking an experienced Senior PCB Design Engineer for our client based just outside Saffron Walden. You will lead the delivery of complex PCB designs across RF, digital and mixed-technology domains. This position is ideal for someone with a proven track record of high-quality PCB design who thrives in a fast-moving, technically challenging environment. You'll work alongside specialists spanning DC through to mmWave frequencies, as well as high-performance FPGA and digital systems. This is a hands-on, delivery-focused role where attention to detail and the ability to bring designs through to completion are essential. Reporting to the Director of Hardware, you will play a key role in strengthening the hardware development capability. Please note this role is subject to UK eyes only Security Clearance. Responsibilities: - Lead and refine PCB design processes, from component libraries through to fully realised layouts - Collaborate closely with engineers to translate schematics into fully functional PCB assemblies - Deliver designs to agreed timelines, specifications, and quality standards in line with ISO9001 procedures - Conduct and contribute to internal and customer-facing design reviews, presenting work clearly and confidently - Champion PCB design best practices and maintain high professional standards - Drive continuous improvement in design efficiency and overall delivery quality Requirements: - HNC/HND or degree in Electronic and Electrical Engineering (or equivalent) - Minimum of 5 years' experience in electronics hardware design and product development, with a focus on PCB design - Strong portfolio of completed PCB design projects - Strong expertise in PCB design across RF, digital, analogue and power applications - Proven ability to complete designs thoroughly, meeting deadlines without compromise - Advanced understanding of constraint management, including net classes, pin pairs and length matching (Xnets) - Experience with HDI technologies such as microvias, stacked vias, via-in-pad, and back drilling, including multi-layer controlled impedance RF designs up to mmWave frequencies - High proficiency with PCB design tools%3B experience with Altium is essential - Familiarity with Siemens PADS for legacy designs is beneficial - Solid understanding of SMT, Design for Manufacture (DFM), and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles - Knowledge of IPC standards and EMI/EMC best practices for high-reliability designs - Experience working collaboratively with mechanical engineering teams - Problem-solving mindset with the ability to support cross-disciplinary engineering challenges - Self-motivated, organised and comfortable working under pressure Please contact us as soon as possible for more details or apply below!

Location: Huntingdon (PE29) Duration: Permanent Hours: 7.30am - 4.30pm Monday - Thursday, 7.30am - 12.30pm Fridays (37 hours per week) Salary: 26000 - 28000 dependent on experience Job Reference: 36119 Polytec is seeking a reliable Warehouse and Packing Operative to support day to day dispatch and warehouse activities for our client based in Huntingdon. This is a hands on role suited to someone who enjoys practical work in a fast paced environment. Responsibilities - Receiving and checking incoming deliveries - Booking materials into an ERP system and storing stock correctly - Inspecting and securely packing finished goods - Including correct paperwork and scanning items into finished goods - Assisting with order picking, shipping labels and despatch preparation - Kitting materials to production areas - Operating forklift trucks (counterbalance/flexi) - Carrying out stock checks and maintaining a safe, tidy warehouse Requirements - Previous warehouse experience - Forklift experience preferred - Experience packing high value goods advantageous - Knowledge of electronic components beneficial - Experience with Syspro ERP useful - Good attention to detail and reliability Please contact us as soon as possible for more details or apply below!

Location: Saffron Walden (CB10) Duration: Permanent Hours: 9am - 5:30pm (Monday to Friday) Salary: Competitive Job Reference: 35987 Polytec are looking for an Innovation Consultant for our Saffron Walden based client. We're interested in candidates with expertise in variety of areas including strategy, innovation, design and engineering together with the aptitude to work across subjects, methodologies and markets, understanding customers' challenges and creating new solutions. You are likely to have previous experience in consulting or corporate environments. Responsibilities: Leading on new innovation projects - understanding customer needs, creating new products and technologies, developing demonstrators and prototyping solutions Managing and maintaining relationships - developing strong commercial relationships with customers and maintaining these relationships moving forward New customer development - lead development, attending conferences, planning, writing and presenting proposals for new projects Requirements: Degree in a technical discipline from a leading university An aptitude to work across disciplines, methodologies and markets An understanding of customer challenges, creating new solutions Previous experience in consulting or corporate environments Passionate about meaningful innovation Strong communication and collaboration skills Please contact us as soon as possible for more details or apply below!

Location: Saffron Walden Type: Permanent Hours: Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 5.30pm Salary: Up to 45k per annum dependent on experience Job Reference: 36019 Polytec are seeking a skilled Production Engineer to join our Saffron Walden based client and help strengthen its production engineering capability. This is a hands-on role with genuine ownership, focused on improving manufacturing efficiency, supporting structured new product introduction and maintaining high standards of quality and process control. Responsibilities - Improving manufacturing processes, efficiency and quality - Supporting new product introduction (NPI) into production - Designing and implementing jigs, fixtures and tooling - Producing CAD models and manufacturing drawings (SolidWorks preferred) - Delivering structured continuous improvement initiatives - Supporting equipment reliability and resolving day-to-day production issues Requirements - Proven Production Engineering experience within a manufacturing environment - Strong understanding of quality systems - CAD experience (ideally SolidWorks) - Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems - Practical, hands-on engineering capability Please contact us as soon as possible for more details or apply below!