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Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for a Software Test Engineer to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a contract position until 31st March 2026. Umbrella Pay Rate: £27.03 per hour. Duties: Responsible for testing software applications or systems software. Develops and executes test plans and scripts designed to detect problems. Ensures the quality and success of various computing technologies. Performs work-flow analysis, documents test results and recommends quality improvements. Works with Applications Development/Systems Software Engineers to resolve software defects and diagnose/improve product configuration for current and future modules. Conducts configuration management activities including control of initial release, version control and change management in support of new/current products. Well versed in scripting languages to automate software test cases Level.

Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for a Software Development Engineer to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a contract position until 31st March 2026. Umbrella Pay Rate: £21.75 per hour. Software Development Engineering (High-Tech) will focus on developing multiple types/categories of software including end-user applications and operating systems/utility software, that provides a platform for running end-user applications for sale to external customers. Roles and responsibilities: Conducting requirements gathering and analysis to understand the domain of the software problem and/or functionality, the interfaces between hardware and software, and the overall software characteristics. Using programming, scripting, and/or database languages to write the software code. Supporting software testing, deployment, maintenance, and evolution activities by correcting programming errors, responding to scope changes, and coding software enhancements. Applying knowledge of software development best practices, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing and operations.

Our OEM Client based in Whitley, Coventry, is searching for a Senior Automation & Developer Engineer to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a contract position until 31st March 2026. Umbrella Pay Rate: £33.64 per hour. Our client has recently restructured the Propulsion CAE team in particular the Virtual Build Factory team. The area is currently inventing and developing its processes to improve speed & quality. The successful candidate will be required to detect opportunities and develop the code to automate its process to unleash the efficiency required from the team. The role is multidisciplinary as it involves working on-cycle and off-cycle programmes primarily developing the code but working closely with Development engineers, analysts and model builders. The individual will be responsible for the following: Determine the automation and optimisation requirements, develop code, metrics and targets. Code/program to convert the manual effort into automation Develop programming code to automate all manual processes to reduce time and improve quality. Support methods reviews as appropriate contributing ideas. Develop and deliver new process training material. Undertake any other work as directed by their line manager in connection with their job as may be requested. Creation of user guides and manuals to the train CAE team members. Essential Skills Required: Proficiency in programming language Python, VB, Java, Simulink, Matlab etc. Good understanding of CAD software 3DX CATIA MS Excel. Ability to adapt / understand new technology areas Communication skills. Desirable Skills: Understanding of propulsion systems Understanding of materials and material properties Awareness of EDU, Batteries, HV charging system, Electrical, Mechanical Machine learning AI etc. Education Required: Programming, Electrical, Mechanical, AI, Software.

Our OEM Client based in Coventry, is searching for a Vehicle Test Engineer to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a contract position until 31st March 2026. Umbrella Pay Rate: £27.03 per hour. In this multi-skilled role, you will have a fantastic opportunity to join a highly skilled, dynamic facilities and maintenance team based at the Advanced Propulsion Research laboratory (APRL) at University of Warwick. You'll deliver excellence by providing engineering maintenance support to Engine and Vehicle test assets and equipment. Our test technologies include dynamometers, HVAC systems, fluid and gas conditioning and supply systems, safety critical monitoring systems and power distribution. Through our purpose, vision, strategy and transformation, you will show your maintenance skills, behaviours, and competencies in all you do contributing to supporting the facility and generate data for our customer groups. Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities: Take ownership of reactive equipment breakdowns, diagnose and rectify faults and implement long-term solutions. To work as part of the facilities and maintenance team to ensure a safe and efficient production performance is delivered within the Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, People and Environment framework. Perform detailed preventive and corrective maintenance activities in accordance with schedules. Skills Required: Experience in a similar role with an Engine or Vehicle Test background. Good standard of practical electrical and mechanical principles. Ability to work to find root cause of failure in reactive maintenance scenarios and implement permanent corrective actions. Willingness to undertake projects/continuous improvement works in-line with business requirements. Able to record data and analyse trends in faults failures. Able to work in a team and un-supervised. Able to work a rotational shift pattern.

Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for a Business Analyst (Engineering) to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a contract up until 31st March 2026. Umbrella Pay Rate: £27.03 per hour. Roles and Responsibilities: Serve as a Business Analyst supporting the Engineering Operations Factory Office, ensuring alignment with strategic and operational objectives. Coordinate and execute key operational processes to enable the Factory Office team to meet performance and efficiency targets. Collaborate with functional teams to gather and validate requirements, including obtaining supplier quotations, initiating procurement requests via the SAP system, and ensuring accurate and timely submission of data to the central approval system. Partner with Finance to facilitate the approval of various expenditure types, ensuring compliance with internal controls and budgetary guidelines. Provide process guidance and support to functional team members, particularly in navigating recruitment and expenditure approval workflows. Deliver regular reporting, including weekly and monthly updates, to track progress against operational and financial goals. Maintain the accuracy of the budget plan by clearly distinguishing between committed and uncommitted expenditures. Report directly to the Factory Manager while also maintaining accountability to the functional area you represent. Support the Factory Manager in fulfilling Engineering Operations (EO) team requirements, contributing to continuous improvement and operational excellence. Experience Required: Proven experience in business process analysis or within a financial operations environment. Strong financial acumen, with a solid understanding of key financial principles including commitment tracking, expenditure management, cash flow, and accruals. Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams to drive alignment and deliver results. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel (e.g., data analysis, pivot tables, and reporting). Excellent time management and organizational skills, with the ability to work accurately under pressure and meet fixed deadlines through effective planning and prioritization. Strong stakeholder management capabilities, with clear and confident communication skills both written and verbal. Skills / Experience Preferred: Familiarity with key business systems and tools such as SAP and RADS; training will be provided as needed. Previous experience working within an automotive engineering or manufacturing environment.

Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for a Creative UI Designer to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a 12-month rolling contract position initially until 31st March 2026, with the potential for further extension. Umbrella Pay Rate: £54.69 per hour Position Description: Creative interaction designer required to work on a fast-paced project producing a creative vision for a new automotive HMI system (China market focused). Our client needs someone who can work as part of a small creative team producing concept visualisations (UI) to showcase the digital creative direction for this vehicle concept. Their focus is on defining the creative language and visualising this across a set of key screens and interactions in both static and animated deliverables. They will need to provide their partner with Figma source files containing components and layouts that can be used to produce further screens/states/features in the HMI alongside guidelines and animations detailing how things should look/work. They are looking for someone who primarily can work in After Effects stitching together 2D assets created in Figma and 3D assets created in Blender to create these animations. Ideally this person would have experience in UI/UX/Interaction design and be comfortable working as part of the team to define the concept and interfaces Skills Required: Proficient in Adobe After effects both in 2D and 3D Storyboarding - animation flow - create a visual representation of the animation s narrative Transitions/ Micro-animations/ compositing Proficient in Figma (2D) for UI design (auto layout components etc) Experience Required: This is not a junior role (mid/senior only - min 3 years agency/client-side experience with related portfolio of work) Must be comfortable working to a brief to tight deadlines Strong creative thinking and ideation Exploring multiple ideas evaluating and iterating Experience Preferred: Desirable to have a knowledge of blender but not essential. Automotive experience is a benefit but not a requirement. Ideally portfolio can demonstrate experience of delivering creative work for product UI/HMI

Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for a Creative UI Designer to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a 12-month rolling contract position initially until 31st March 2026, with the potential for further extension. Umbrella Pay Rate: £54.69 per hour Position Description: Creative interaction designer required to work on a fast-paced project producing a creative vision for a new automotive HMI system (China market focused). Our client needs someone who can work as part of a small creative team producing concept visualisations (UI) to showcase the digital creative direction for this vehicle concept. Their focus is on defining the creative language and visualising this across a set of key screens and interactions in both static and animated deliverables. They will need to provide their partner with Figma source files containing components and layouts that can be used to produce further screens/states/features in the HMI alongside guidelines and animations detailing how things should look/work. They are looking for someone who primarily can work in After Effects stitching together 2D assets created in Figma and 3D assets created in Blender to create these animations. Ideally this person would have experience in UI/UX/Interaction design and be comfortable working as part of the team to define the concept and interfaces Skills Required: Proficient in Adobe After effects both in 2D and 3D Storyboarding - animation flow - create a visual representation of the animation s narrative Transitions/ Micro-animations/ compositing Proficient in Figma (2D) for UI design (auto layout components etc) Experience Required: This is not a junior role (mid/senior only - min 3 years agency/client-side experience with related portfolio of work) Must be comfortable working to a brief to tight deadlines Strong creative thinking and ideation Exploring multiple ideas evaluating and iterating Experience Preferred: Desirable to have a knowledge of blender but not essential. Automotive experience is a benefit but not a requirement. Ideally portfolio can demonstrate experience of delivering creative work for product UI/HMI

HR Business Advisor Our automotive OEM Client based in Daventry; Northampton in the United Kingdom are searching for a HR Business Advisor to join their innovative team. This position is confirmed as an Umbrella Pay Rate of £26.86 per hour rising to £32.45 after 13 weeks. This position isInside IR35. details of this can be provided on request. Job Description This is a part time, 12-month fixed term opportunity to join our Clients Parts Distribution Centre based in Daventry, Northampton. It s an exciting time to join the team, through a period of business growth, assisting with the ever-changing business challenges facing the distribution centre and supporting the HR team to modernise the way they work. As the HR Business Advisor, you will work in a small friendly HR team to support the distribution centre People Leaders implement strategies to manage c350 employees in largely manual, warehouse roles. Both the hourly and salaried employees are represented by our Trade Union partners who we work with closely. The role is broad ranging, with a strong employee relations element, but also the opportunity for an individual who enjoys HR project work, management/analysis of data and professional HR advisory. This position reports to the HR Manager, Daventry. Key Responsibilities: Employee Relations Operational/Business Support. Coach and support People Leaders through all HR related actions including resolution of employee relations issues. Support all resourcing requirements aligned to resourcing and skills strategy. Develop effective relationships, with all key stakeholders including People Leaders and Trade Union partners. Use data to proactively identify business needs and collaborate with stakeholders to develop. and deliver continuous improvements, aligned to the business strategy, focussed on enhancing the employee experience. Skills and Experience Required Your previous HR experience is something we d like you to share with us, particularly with a focus on business partnership and working within a manufacturing or distribution environment. Coaching business partners is an integral part to the role, so you ll need to provide examples of where you have negotiated and persuaded others, provided council and influenced. HR administration is an inevitable part of the role, and you will need to be able to demonstrate varied HR administrative skills and examples of projects you have worked on. We have Trade Union partners to work with and we d like examples of working in such an environment and how the relationship worked. Absence management and disciplinary actions are critical in managing our business and experience with these processes is important. Policy Interpretation & Implementation. Advise and support People Leaders, Trade Union partners and employees with the interpretation and implementation of Company policies. Partner with key stakeholders, including Occupational Health, on the management of both. casual and long-term absence cases to support employee wellbeing and reduce absence levels. Provide HR support for formal investigations including discipline, dignity at work and grievance cases partnering with Centres of Expertise to ensure consistency of policy application in line with legal considerations. Stay informed of developments within the HR profession and share best practice. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion A fundamental element of the HR Business Advisor role is to ensure that the Company s commitments in this regard are maintained ensuring that diversity, equality, and inclusion are promoted for all employees in line with local and corporate strategy. Education Required Education is important to us; ideally you will have a Degree or equivalent/CIPD in hand. But if that s not the case, and you have experience/skills you feel are relevant to the role, we d be interested to hear from you.

Quality Inspector Our client, a new British electric motorcycle manufacturer, are seeking a Quality Inspector to join their team. You will work closely with the Quality Manager at their Coventry site and will be responsible for inspecting incoming components from their suppliers to ensure they meet quality standards. Additionally, you will support quality-driven problem-solving initiatives in their assembly processes. Collaboration with the Engineering department on future developments will also be a key aspect of this role, contributing to continuous improvement across the business. Responsibilities: Performing goods inwards inspections of components to ensure they meet the required specifications and standards. Operating and programming of CMM/Roma Arm for precise measurement and inspection tasks (scanning and probe) Using measuring equipment such as vernier callipers, micrometres, gauges. etc. Creating inspection reports and maintaining accurate records Identifying and reporting non-conformances or quality issues Supporting the investigation of quality control issues and defects Supporting improvements and corrective action activities Maintain inspection equipment and calibration records to ensure accuracy and reliability Experience Required: A good knowledge of inspection measurement equipment and measuring from first principals. CMM programming experience - PC-DMIS An understanding / working knowledge of ISO 9001 requirements The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T principles Competency in using computer systems for documentation and reporting (e.g., MS Office, quality management software). Qualities: Proactive, enthusiastic and organised Happy conversing with all levels throughout the business Logical and good at problem-solving Process driven Eager to grow with the company and learn new skills Determined to leave the world better than you found it