Tech Connect Group

Tech Connect Group is pleased to be partnering with an automotive business in their search for an Assistant Management Accountant. The successful individual will be either AAT Qualified or Part-Qualified in ACCA or CIMA. Key responsibilities: Assist the production of the monthly management accounts, including updating budget and forecast tables Analyse and report fixed overhead details to budget holders, reallocating and accruing costs where necessary Variable costs and production efficiency reporting Report vehicle BOM costs using the cost control model Review and investigate miscellaneous manufacturing costs Monthly balance sheet reconciliations of reserve and provision accounts Support margin reporting by ensuring the financial closure of orders Key skills & Expereince: AAT Qualified or ACCA/CIMA Part-Qualified Experience in fixed overheads reporting, BS reconciliations, journal postings & ledger coding Eagerness to learn and develop Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines Own the quality and impact of your work Proactively engage and collaborate with stakeholders Able to work on your own initiative and work well within a team

Tech Connect Group are pleased to partner with a national business in their search for a Product Owener to join their team. As a Product Owner, you ll be at the heart of delivering innovative digital products and websites for clients. Reporting to the Product Team Leader, you will collaborate with like-minded professionals to help clients achieve their goals. Working across multiple projects, you'll engage closely with sales, design, engineering, and marketing teams - tailoring each solution to meet client and user needs. You will manage the full product lifecycle, ensuring every feature and release adds measurable value for both users and the business The successful individual will be commercially aware and can efficiently and effectively solve problems. Based out of their Southampton or Salisbury offices, this role requires you to be in the office on a hybrid basis, 2 days a week. Please note, this role does require the usage of timesheets - please ensure you are comfortable with this before applying. Responsibilities when working on a project: Lead and facilitate discovery workshops to identify user needs, business goals, and technical opportunities. Create and maintain clear, structured project documentation including requirements, specifications, user flows, and release notes-to ensure alignment and continuity across teams. Translate complex requirements into clear user stories and acceptance criteria for development teams. Collaborate with UX/UI designers and software engineers to define and refine features across web and mobile applications. Champion a user-centric mindset throughout the product lifecycle, ensuring every decision improves usability and accessibility. Manage and prioritise the product backlog, balancing technical feasibility, business value, and strategic objectives. Maintain a clear and measurable product roadmap aligned with client goals and delivery milestones. Oversee release planning, sprint reviews, and demos - communicating progress and gathering actionable feedback. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (design, engineering, QA, and marketing) to ensure smooth delivery and high-quality outcomes. Contribute to retrospectives and continuous improvement initiatives within the product and delivery teams. Stay informed about emerging technologies, frameworks, and industry trends relevant to software and app development. Key skills required: Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset with an inquisitive approach to understanding user and business challenges. Proven experience delivering software, web, or mobile app projects in both Agile and Waterfall environments. Skilled in facilitating workshops, requirement-gathering sessions, and stakeholder interviews. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical ideas to non-technical audiences. Passion for great user experiences and evidence-based product design. Collaborative, team-oriented attitude and proactive approach to delivery. High attention to detail and commitment to quality. Eager to learn, adapt, and grow in a fast-paced digital environment. This role also requires a full UK Driving Licence.

Our client, a leading provider of advanced control and automation solutions, are recruiting a number of experienced Automation Engineers to join their growing controls team in Coventry. Job Overview: Reporting to the Controls Engineering Manager, the Automation Engineer will take responsibility for delivering high-quality programmable systems (PLCs/Robots) across the full project lifecycle - from concept and design through to virtual commissioning, installation, and aftersales support. The role involves executing a variety of automation projects independently or as part of a team, ensuring the delivery of professional, efficient, and right-first-time automation systems. Duties & Responsibilities: Design, install, and integrate automation systems at both company and customer sites in line with internal tools, procedures, and standards. Produce Functional Design Specifications (FDS) based on customer requirements and internal specifications. Assist or lead hardware design teams (ePLAN and Pneumatics) to select appropriate equipment for each application. Develop, test, and validate programmable systems including PLCs, HMIs, Robots, Safety Systems, Drive Systems, Vision Systems, and SCADA. Conduct virtual commissioning and demonstrate system performance prior to on-site commissioning. Configure and commission networking and distributed I/O systems (e.g. ProfiNet, Ethernet/IP). Lead or support FAT & SAT activities and ensure CE compliance through appropriate documentation. Train end users during handover and provide technical support for aftersales and warranty activities. Actively promote Industry 4.0 technologies and practices in line with the company's digital strategy. Support the training and development of junior engineers and colleagues across the controls function. Experience: Minimum of 3 years' experience as a multi-skilled Automation Engineer with strong design and integration capabilities. Proficient in a range of control systems and technologies, including Siemens, Rockwell, Beckhoff, ABB, and Cognex. Background in manufacturing and assembly automation, ideally from an electrical or controls engineering environment. Experience producing technical documentation, leading commissioning activities, and collaborating across multidisciplinary teams. Skills: PLC/HMI programming (Siemens TIA Portal, WinCC Unified, Rockwell, Beckhoff). Programmable safety systems (Siemens TIA Safety, Rockwell, Pilz). Robot programming (ABB, Fanuc, Kawasaki). Drive and Vision Systems integration (Siemens, SEW, Bosch, Cognex, Keyence). Proficiency with Microsoft Office and automation software tools. Preferred: ePLAN P8 Electrical Design, Pneumatics/Fluids design (Festo FluidDraw or ePLAN Fluid), SCADA programming, and experience with standards such as SICAR, DCP, TransLine, and PackML. Qualifications: Time-served or formally trained Automation Engineer with a minimum Level 3 Apprenticeship or HNC in Engineering (Degree preferred). Electrical qualification or background strongly preferred. Recognised vendor training/accreditations (e.g. Siemens, Rockwell, ABB, Beckhoff, Fanuc) are advantageous.

Tech Connect Group have partnered with a manufacturing business based in Worksop, in their search for a Marketing Communications Executive. Job Purpose: To work closely with the Marketing Manager to contribute positively to the growth and development of the organisation, its brands, and to support its global subsidiaries. The Communications Executive is expected to take ownership of the planning, development and implementation of the communications content. This will include ownership of the development of online and offline marketing communications content, as well as aspects of promotional materials to support the division and its subsidiaries. Key responsibilities: Developing and implementing communication content aligned with Group and Divisional strategies and objectives Creating an impactful and engaging calendar of content for social media. PR activities, distribute PR content and manage external stakeholders. Administration of our divisional narrowcasting system output Assist with the production of our divisional corporate publications. Support subsidiaries and emerging markets with communication activities & materials Ownership of the development and maintenance of promotional collater Key skills and experience: Experience in a digital marketing role Experience in multi-channel communications, PR and corporate publications CMS platforms Adobe applications

Tech Connect Group are pleased to partner with a national technology business in their search for an Account Manager. As an account manager, you ll be at the heart of delivering innovative digital solutions, acting as the key link between clients and internal design, development, and marketing teams. You ll be responsible for nurturing existing client relationships and helping clients with their digital growth, whilst taking the lead on any immediate website support needs that they have. Based out of their Southampton or Salisbury offices, this role requires you to be in the office on a hybrid basis, 2 days a week. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the above areas and be a friendly, collaborative individual who fits well within a sociable team! Please note, this role does require the usage of timesheets - please ensure you are comfortable with this before applying. Key Skills and Experience Route client requests to the appropriate teams, ensuring a clear understanding of client needs and translating them into well-defined tasks for our development teams Collaborate with internal teams to identify the best solutions and be able to explain these in an easy-to-understand way to the client in verbal, written and presentation formats Manage urgent and sometimes business-critical client requests with efficiency and composure Maintain relationships with customers, with the ability to spot and resolve any client frustrations, whilst simultaneously identifying opportunities for growth and improvement Tracking client spends against contracts and SOWs (statement of works), reporting any concerns regarding quality, service or spend to the management team Key skills required: Experience in either account management or project management A passion for, and strong understanding of working with digital technologies and software, including websites, e-commerce, Mobile Apps and digital marketing Ability to independently problem-solve, create and convey ideas effectively, and professionally, sometimes whilst under time pressure from clients A team player and collaborative approach to working with colleagues Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously Great attention to detail, especially regarding budgets and spend tracking Meet company policies such as confidentiality and data security whilst logging a real-time record of work completed and scheduled