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Belcan
May 01, 2026
Contractor
Supply Chain Manager Flintshire (60% on site) Inside IR35 6 Month Contract Belcan are currently working with a ministerial department to find a Supply Chain Manager on a 6 month contract. You will be responsible for the delivery of supply chain activities for an agreed range of Inventory and support, key activities contributing to operational success across item data management, customer demand planning, inventory supply planning, supplier management, supply chain performance management and inventory disposals. Regular in-person attendance is required (this is expected to be approximately 60% of your working week) to promote the benefits of face-to-face collaboration alongside flexibility of hours to support work-life balance and business need. Initially, you may be expected to attend more frequently to familiarise yourselves with the site, the team, and your role. What you'll be doing Responsible for creating and maintaining Item data records onto the client logistic information systems for an agreed range of equipment by collating all data values, to enable optimised supply chain activities, through life. Responsible for developing inventory demand and supply plans proposals for an agreed range of equipment and executing, within an agreed financial delegation limit, that optimises Inventory levels for all support arrangements, using centrally approved Inventory analysis tools. Assist with the identifying and securing the optimal storage and distribution solution(s) for an agreed range of equipment, to meet the customer's requirements, for all support arrangements. Responsible for the timely production of customs declaration documents to enable compliant HMRC activities when distributing inventory into/out of the UK Responsible for ensuring all the clients owned inventory, within an agreed range, is materiel and financially accounted for in accordance with inventory materiel & financial accounting policies and procedures, to enable optimised Inventory, financial and operational planning for all stakeholders. Responsible for ensuring that the disposal of Inventory is timely and ensuring accurate item data values are populated onto appropriate declaration forms. ensure inventory disposals are coordinated with the disposal of the platform/main equipment whilst considering the wider defence user needs, for an agreed range of equipment within an agreed financial delegation limit. Assist support solution development by detailing the mandated supply chain requirements, including government furnished equipment, throughout the CADMID cycle. Support vetting activities of proposed initial provisioning list to identify and remove from scope any lines of equipment already within the defence inventory. Responsible for conducting defined management checks on supply chain management activity to ensure policy and process adherence is being achieved Person specification To be successful with your application, you'll need to show that you meet the following essential criteria: Experience of operating within a supply chain or logistics environment. Experience of stakeholder engagement and delivering excellent customer service. Experience in effectively operating within a budget. Experience in handling, interpreting and reporting on data Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel and TEAMS) Full UK Driving license. This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan
Belcan Chester, Cheshire
May 01, 2026
Contractor
Laboratory Specialist Fully Onsite Broughton 12-month contract (inside IR35) Shift uplift & overtime available £39.45 per hour umbrella or £29.49 per hour PAYE An exciting opportunity to join a high-tech manufacturing environment where laboratory testing plays a critical role in product quality, safety, and performance. This role suits a hands-on Laboratory Specialist who enjoys working closely with engineering and production teams on real, industrial challenges. The role You'll be based in a well-established materials laboratory, carrying out mechanical testing and metallographic analysis to recognised international standards. The position also supports manufacturing processes through inspection, technical input, and investigation work, making this a varied and engaging role rather than a routine lab position. Key areas include: Mechanical testing (tensile, hardness) and reporting Metallographic preparation and microscopy Technical support for heat treatments, surface treatments, and coatings Assisting with investigations, process improvements, and quality documentation About you Degree in Materials Science, Metallurgy, Mechanical Engineering or similar Proven experience in a hands-on laboratory testing environment Strong understanding of metallography, mechanical testing, and industrial processes Comfortable working to standards and technical specifications If you're a hands-on Laboratory Specialist looking for a technically engaging contract with strong rates, we'd love to hear from you - apply now. This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan
Belcan Aldershot, Hampshire
Apr 30, 2026
Contractor
Avionics Test Technician - Farnborough, UK (On-site) Contract role 23.29 per hour PAYE / 31.16 per hour Umbrella Our client is seeking an experienced Avionics Test Technician to support the verification and validation of advanced avionics systems within a cutting-edge aerospace environment. This is an exciting opportunity for an Avionics Test Technician who enjoys hands-on testing, fault finding and working closely with engineers to deliver safe, repeatable and high-quality test outcomes. The Role The Avionics Test Technician will be responsible for executing structured test activities, identifying issues early and providing clear, actionable feedback to engineering teams. You will work in a safety-critical environment where attention to detail, quality and repeatability are essential. Key Responsibilities include: Execute avionics test plans in line with defined requirements and safety procedures Carry out hands-on testing, fault finding and troubleshooting of avionics systems Work with wiring harnesses, sensors, thermocouples and test & measurement equipment Accurately record test results and produce clear test reports Identify errors, omissions or risks within test plans and raise these proactively Communicate test issues effectively with design, manufacturing and programme teams Support continuous improvement of test processes and documentation Maintain ESD-safe working practices at all times Requirements Essential Previous experience as a test technician or test engineer within aerospace, avionics or a similar engineering environment Strong safety-first mindset with knowledge of safe working practices Experience working from structured test plans Confidence communicating technical issues and results to stakeholders Methodical, analytical approach with excellent attention to detail PC literate with experience using test, logging and reporting tools Desirable Electrical troubleshooting experience Familiarity with thermal and/or vacuum chambers Knowledge of aerospace or environmental test standards such as DO-160 or MIL-STD-810 Experience writing, modifying or executing test scripts Additional Information Hours: 37 hours per week Contract end date: 31/12/2026 (with potential extension) Security clearance: Applicants must be eligible for BPSS+ clearance Ready to take your next career step? Click Apply Now for a confidential chat today! This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan
Belcan Whittington, Staffordshire
Apr 30, 2026
Contractor
Quantity Surveyor - Lichfield, UK (Contract, Hybrid work pattern) Our client is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a specialist commercial team delivering high-value facilities management projects across a large UK estate. This is an excellent opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor who enjoys working autonomously, influencing business cases and providing robust cost intelligence on complex programmes valued in excess of 100m. Key Responsibilities As a Quantity Surveyor, you will play a critical role in producing should-cost models, pricing booklets and tender evaluations that directly support strategic investment decisions. Working closely with commercial and wider project teams, the Quantity Surveyor will apply strong analytical skills and commercial judgement to ensure accuracy, value for money and confidence in cost forecasting. Key responsibilities include: Produce detailed should-cost models using in-house historical cost data and BCIS benchmarks. Develop pricing booklets using Excel-based models, adapting templates to suit individual project requirements. Work collaboratively with commercial teams to ensure pricing models align with project scope and strategy. Analyse tender submissions, raise commercial queries, and support pricing evaluations. Prepare clear and concise tender reports in Microsoft Word for inclusion in final business cases. Provide ad-hoc estimating and pricing support across multiple FM projects. Review and validate in-house cost data, identifying inaccuracies or anomalies. Operate independently while engaging with the wider Quantity Surveying team when required. Requirements Degree-qualified Quantity Surveyor (Quantity Surveying or equivalent). Minimum of 5 years' post-degree experience in a relevant commercial or FM environment. Strong Excel capability, including building and adapting cost models. Proven experience preparing cost estimates, pricing models and tender evaluations. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Important: Due to the requirements of this role, applicants must be eligible for SC clearance. Working Pattern 3 days per week on site in Lichfield, 2 days working from home. 37hrs per week Reasonable Adjustments Our client is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to inclusive recruitment. Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let us know. Guaranteed Interview Scheme Disability Confident Scheme - As a member of the disability confident scheme, our client guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, they will interview the best candidates from within that group. Armed Forces Covenant - Our client is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, they guarantee to interview all veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, they will interview the best candidates from within that group. If you qualify for the above, please notify us within your application. Ready to take your next career step? Click Apply Now for a confidential chat today! This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan
Belcan Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear
Apr 30, 2026
Contractor
Software Architect 12 Month Contract - 37 Hours Per Week Newcastle (Hybrid) Inside IR35 Role Overview - Belcan are currently working with one of the leaders in the Aviation industry for a software architect to join their team in Newcastle. The role is based at their Newcastle office. Flexible working arrangements are in place for the team. The successful candidate is expected to be in the office 3 days a week, with the opportunity to work 2 days from home. They are looking for the following; Responsibilities Work with System Architects to translate business goals and high-level requirements into robust software architectures, balancing performance, security, reliability, and compliance Design scalable, flexible, and maintainable architectures for complex geospatial systems using the latest modern cloud based technologies and tools Identify technical risks early and define pragmatic mitigation strategies Work in an AGILE scrum team, collaborating closely with software engineers, testers and the Product Owner, providing clear guidance and hands-on architectural support Collaborate with development teams to select appropriate technologies, frameworks, and patterns Ensure delivered solutions align with the agreed architecture and meet both functional and non-functional requirements Produce clear, structured documentation covering architecture decisions and design rationale Contribute to and support technical and architectural reviews Skill Set Essential Strong experience designing and owning software architectures for complex systems, preferably in a cloud environment with an awareness of DevSecOps Ability to balance strategic thinking with practical delivery Confidence communicating architectural designs to both technical and non-technical stakeholders Experience working in environments with security, reliability, and compliance constraints, preferably in the geospatial domain. A collaborative mindset and passion for mentoring and supporting engineering teams If interested, please apply now, and we will be in touch! This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan
Belcan Filton, Gloucestershire
Apr 30, 2026
Contractor
Supply Chain Quality Specialist Location: Filton (minimum 60% onsite) Contract: Contract until 31/12/2026 (extension possible) Working Pattern: 35 hours per week 4.5-day working pattern Pay Rate: 40.00 per hour Umbrella / 29.89 per hour PAYE Clearance: BPSS (completed by the Client) IR35: Inside IR35 The Opportunity Our client is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Quality Specialist to support their UK Systems & Equipment organisation, with a strong focus on quality, supplier development and industrial maturity. This is a highly autonomous role suited to someone confident working across a complex supply chain environment, influencing stakeholders and driving continuous improvement. The role is quality-led rather than pure supply chain, with significant exposure to suppliers and operational delivery. Key Responsibilities APQP & New Product Introduction Lead APQP deployment across New Product Introduction, Major Modifications and Transfers of Work Ensure industrial maturity across end-to-end processes Act as APQP lead for product changes across Structures, Systems and Fuel Equipment Supplier Quality & Development Coach and upskill the Supply Chain Quality Manager (SCQM) community Support suppliers through continuous improvement and Supplier Business Improvement Plans Act as focal point for supplier APQP self-assessments and improvement actions Quality Tools & Methodologies Drive standardisation of quality tools and ways of working Facilitate and support robust problem-solving using PPS methodologies (e.g. 8D, 9S, Ishikawa, 5 Whys) Operational Support Support complex supplier quality issues impacting production and delivery Contribute to corporate and industrial maturity assessments Work closely with internal quality and programme teams Essential Experience & Skills Strong background in Supply Chain Quality, not pure supply chain Proven APQP leadership experience Experience supporting Transfers of Work and industrial implementation Solid knowledge of quality tools, techniques and methodologies Excellent communication and negotiation skills Ability to work autonomously and proactively drive change If you think this could be a new and exciting career opportunity for you and you would like to learn more or just for an initial, no-obligation conversation please contact me on (phone number removed) or you can apply directly by following the Easy Apply link and I will contact you as soon as I receive your contact details. This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan
Belcan Taunton, Somerset
Apr 26, 2026
Full time
Job title: Procurement Manager Location: Somerset - HPC - Onsite Job type: Permanent (Staff ) Working hours : 40 hours per week Our Client an Engineering company are seeking an experienced Procurement Manager for a permanent position in Bridgwater, Somerset. This role is placed within industrial or construction sector. Role As a Procurement Supply Manager you will be working with the client, Project team and onsite delivery team to managing the end-to-end purchase of equipment and subcontractors to achieve the project outcomes. This position is based full time on site Monday to Friday 40 hours a week. Responsibilities Work within a cross-functional integrated team (Supply chain management, Procurement, Engineering, Quality, HSE and others as required) to purchase all goods and services required to deliver the HPC Project in Somerset a success Complete Tender Life Cycle - work with project delivery team to define business requirements, contracts formation, engage supply chain and tender stakeholders Negotiations (define negotiation strategy and drive negotiation results). Contract, together with legal team. Manage relationship with suppliers to ensure timely accurate delivery of the goods and services for the project Act as single point of contact for procurement activities Lead all procurement engagements and meetings in sufficient time to achieve programme objectives Establish clear budget alignment to procurement packages Ensure tendering process is compliant with statutory and business requirements Ensure tendering communications are undertaken with traceability and clear configuration control Qualifications and experience Procurement Manager will have proven track record in a project role . Knowledge of procurement systems and forms of contract - NEC Suite - beneficial Knowledge of plant, equipment management and purchasing . Qualifications demonstrating high level of literacy and numeracy Membership of CIPS Change management & continuous improvement & Senior Client engagement CCNSG or CSCS MAPS Benefits: Accommodation can be booked Via internal portal, company Pension Scheme, Private Medical Insurance, Personal Accident Insurance, 25 days annual holiday plus ability to buy/sell up to 5 days, Dental Plan & Death in Service. If you feel you have the experience and qualifications to succeed in this role, then please apply using the link. This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan.
Belcan Lincoln, Lincolnshire
Apr 22, 2026
Contractor
Role: SUPPLIER QUALITY ENGINEER Contract duration: 6 months Location: Lincoln - hybrid Hours per Day- 8 hrs and Hours per Week- 40 Contract: Inside IR35 - Paye rate: 30 p/h OR Umbrella rate: 40 per hour Our Client is an Energy technology company are seeking to recruit SUPPLIER QUALITY ENGINEER at Lincoln location. The role is for a contract position of 6 months Inside IR35. Our client has 150-year legacy of innovation and will focus on energy transformation, new technologies, decarbonization and Innovative leading-edge technology. A Snapshot of Your Day As a Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) for blades and vanes (BV) supporting our Small Gas Turbine (SGT) business, you will be part of a growing team in a position that entails a large responsibility! Your day will be filled with interesting supplier interactions such as; addressing, processing and containing non-conformances, utilising your quality experience with tools such as 8D, RCA's and 5 why's, analysing data for trends and driving continuous improvement. You'll collaborate internally with experienced cross-functional teams to uphold client Energy quality standards, while fostering strong relationships with our valued suppliers. How You'll Make an Impact As a Supplier Quality Engineer you will be involved in Supplier Involvement and Collaboration: Engage with suppliers to help resolve process related issues, including non-conformance management and containment. You will Oversee supplier quality performance, including corrective and preventive actions, initiate quality improvement programs/initiatives and risk mitigation measures. You will be continuously monitor and report supplier quality performance, help contribute to KPI's and communicate risks and Support Product and Process Qualifications (PPQ), supporting suppliers in adhering to Energy Quality Management Processes and tools. What You Bring Supplier Quality Engineer will have solid background in Engineering, R&D, or manufacturing is required (time served or degree qualified) and dealing with unexpected supplier quality issues from beginning to end. Knowledge of inspection methodologies and capability. Aerospace or similar industry experience. Knowledge of drawing interpretation (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing). Knowledge in gas turbine blade/vane machining, casting and/or surface coating technology would be highly desirable. IT skills including excel/data manipulation. Proficiency in quality methods (5 why, FMEA, 8D, RCA) and risk management, with a focus on product functionality, delivery/cost, and resource constraints. Familiarity with Quality Management Systems (e.g. ISO9001), Supplier Quality Management (SQM) and Quality Control routines. Understanding and application of ISO9001:2015 Interested in a fantastic career opportunity with a great pay rate? Apply now to set up an informal conversation with a member of our Recruitment team and find out more information! This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan