Recruitment Manager Route to Directorship East Midlands Hybrid Non-Billing Recruitment Manager Role A respected independent recruitment business in the East Midlands is seeking an experienced Non-Billing Recruitment Manager to lead its next phase of growth. Specialists in manufacturing, professional services, and commercial recruitment, the business has built long-term relationships across the region. As part of a planned succession, the CEO is stepping back from day-to-day operations and is looking for a trusted Recruitment Manager to take operational responsibility and shape the team. This role offers a clear and genuine route to Directorship within a short timeframe for the right Non-Billing Recruitment Manager. The Role You will lead and develop a team of recruitment consultants across manufacturing, engineering, HR, finance, and commercial markets. This is a non-billing recruitment manager role focused on coaching, team performance, and operational excellence. Key Responsibilities • Lead and develop a team of recruitment consultants • Provide coaching, mentoring, and structured development • Oversee day-to-day recruitment operations and delivery standards • Drive performance, collaboration, and recruitment best practice • Work closely with the CEO on business strategy and future growth Experience • Experienced Non-Billing Recruitment Manager, Recruitment Manager, Team Leader, or Senior Consultant ready to step up • Background within agency recruitment is essential • Passionate about developing people and building high-performing teams • Motivated by team success rather than personal billings Benefits • Competitive salary with leadership incentives and realistic OTE • Clear pathway to Directorship • Autonomy to shape the team and operations • Hybrid and flexible working • Opportunity to play a key role as a Non-Billing Recruitment Manage r in a respected independent East Midlands business Apply If you are an experienced Recruitment Agency Manager or ready to step into a non-billing recruitment manager leadership role, connect with Michelle Waterworth on LinkedIn /Michelle Waterworth Recruitment to view similar roles or have an informal confidential conversation about this or other recruitment opportunities.
Mar 10, 2026
Full time
Recruitment Manager Route to Directorship East Midlands Hybrid Non-Billing Recruitment Manager Role A respected independent recruitment business in the East Midlands is seeking an experienced Non-Billing Recruitment Manager to lead its next phase of growth. Specialists in manufacturing, professional services, and commercial recruitment, the business has built long-term relationships across the region. As part of a planned succession, the CEO is stepping back from day-to-day operations and is looking for a trusted Recruitment Manager to take operational responsibility and shape the team. This role offers a clear and genuine route to Directorship within a short timeframe for the right Non-Billing Recruitment Manager. The Role You will lead and develop a team of recruitment consultants across manufacturing, engineering, HR, finance, and commercial markets. This is a non-billing recruitment manager role focused on coaching, team performance, and operational excellence. Key Responsibilities • Lead and develop a team of recruitment consultants • Provide coaching, mentoring, and structured development • Oversee day-to-day recruitment operations and delivery standards • Drive performance, collaboration, and recruitment best practice • Work closely with the CEO on business strategy and future growth Experience • Experienced Non-Billing Recruitment Manager, Recruitment Manager, Team Leader, or Senior Consultant ready to step up • Background within agency recruitment is essential • Passionate about developing people and building high-performing teams • Motivated by team success rather than personal billings Benefits • Competitive salary with leadership incentives and realistic OTE • Clear pathway to Directorship • Autonomy to shape the team and operations • Hybrid and flexible working • Opportunity to play a key role as a Non-Billing Recruitment Manage r in a respected independent East Midlands business Apply If you are an experienced Recruitment Agency Manager or ready to step into a non-billing recruitment manager leadership role, connect with Michelle Waterworth on LinkedIn /Michelle Waterworth Recruitment to view similar roles or have an informal confidential conversation about this or other recruitment opportunities.
Principal Quality Engineer Role Purpose The Principal Quality Engineer is responsible for overseeing the execution and continuous improvement of quality processes to ensure compliance with customer, regulatory, and internal standards, particularly AS9100, ITAR, and NADCAP. This role provides technical leadership in quality engineering, supports strategic quality initiatives, and mentors the wider quality team to uphold rigorous standards in aerospace and defence gear manufacturing. Key Responsibilities Leadership and Oversight: Lead day-to-day quality engineering activities and provide mentorship to other Quality Engineers and Inspectors. Act as deputy to the Quality Manager where appropriate and support high-level decision-making on quality matters. Represent the Quality function in internal project teams, customer quality meetings, and regulatory audits. Compliance and Systems Management: Ensure ongoing compliance with AS9100, NADCAP, ISO 9001, ITAR, and customer-specific requirements. Drive maintenance and continual improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring documentation, records, and procedures are fully aligned with certification standards. Support preparation and execution of external audits (certification, NADCAP, customer, and regulatory). Technical Quality Engineering: Lead or coordinate advanced quality planning activities including APQP, PPAP, control plans, FMEAs, and FAIRs (AS9102). Ensure robust inspection and test methods are in place for gear manufacturing processes (e.g. hobbing, grinding, heat treatment, NDT). Champion the use of risk-based thinking and structured problem-solving methodologies. NADCAP and Special Processes: Oversee compliance and audit readiness for NADCAP-accredited processes (e.g. heat treatment, NDT, coatings). Liaise with special process owners to ensure qualification and requalification activities meet NADCAP requirements. ITAR and Export Compliance: Ensure quality activities, data handling, and document control meet ITAR and UK Export Control requirements. Act as quality liaison for defence contracts requiring export licensing and controlled technical data. Root Cause and Continuous Improvement: Lead high-priority root cause investigations and corrective/preventive actions (RCA/CAPA). Drive cross-functional initiatives for process capability improvement, yield enhancement, and defect reduction. Monitor and report on key quality metrics (KPIs), using data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement. Required Skills and Competencies: Expert knowledge of AS9100, NADCAP, ITAR, and ISO 9001 standards. Proven leadership in Quality engineering within aerospace or defence sectors, including training and mentoring. Experience with gear manufacturing processes and associated quality challenges. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills (8D, DMAIC, 5 Whys, Fishbone). Ability to interpret complex technical drawings, specifications, and GD&T. Familiarity with quality tools: SPC, MSA, FMEA, APQP, PPAP, FAIRs. Comfortable working in regulated environments with strong attention to detail and compliance. Qualifications and Experience: Degree or HND/HNC in Engineering, Manufacturing, or Quality (or equivalent). Minimum 7 years experience in quality roles within aerospace/defence. Trained AS9100 and NADCAP internal auditor. Demonstrable experience managing NADCAP-accredited special processes. Knowledge of ITAR and UK Export Control compliance in a manufacturing context. Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification (desirable). Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or working toward (desirable). Benefits: Employer pension contribution (6%) Annual bonus 25+ days holiday Training and development funding Life assurance
Mar 10, 2026
Full time
Principal Quality Engineer Role Purpose The Principal Quality Engineer is responsible for overseeing the execution and continuous improvement of quality processes to ensure compliance with customer, regulatory, and internal standards, particularly AS9100, ITAR, and NADCAP. This role provides technical leadership in quality engineering, supports strategic quality initiatives, and mentors the wider quality team to uphold rigorous standards in aerospace and defence gear manufacturing. Key Responsibilities Leadership and Oversight: Lead day-to-day quality engineering activities and provide mentorship to other Quality Engineers and Inspectors. Act as deputy to the Quality Manager where appropriate and support high-level decision-making on quality matters. Represent the Quality function in internal project teams, customer quality meetings, and regulatory audits. Compliance and Systems Management: Ensure ongoing compliance with AS9100, NADCAP, ISO 9001, ITAR, and customer-specific requirements. Drive maintenance and continual improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring documentation, records, and procedures are fully aligned with certification standards. Support preparation and execution of external audits (certification, NADCAP, customer, and regulatory). Technical Quality Engineering: Lead or coordinate advanced quality planning activities including APQP, PPAP, control plans, FMEAs, and FAIRs (AS9102). Ensure robust inspection and test methods are in place for gear manufacturing processes (e.g. hobbing, grinding, heat treatment, NDT). Champion the use of risk-based thinking and structured problem-solving methodologies. NADCAP and Special Processes: Oversee compliance and audit readiness for NADCAP-accredited processes (e.g. heat treatment, NDT, coatings). Liaise with special process owners to ensure qualification and requalification activities meet NADCAP requirements. ITAR and Export Compliance: Ensure quality activities, data handling, and document control meet ITAR and UK Export Control requirements. Act as quality liaison for defence contracts requiring export licensing and controlled technical data. Root Cause and Continuous Improvement: Lead high-priority root cause investigations and corrective/preventive actions (RCA/CAPA). Drive cross-functional initiatives for process capability improvement, yield enhancement, and defect reduction. Monitor and report on key quality metrics (KPIs), using data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement. Required Skills and Competencies: Expert knowledge of AS9100, NADCAP, ITAR, and ISO 9001 standards. Proven leadership in Quality engineering within aerospace or defence sectors, including training and mentoring. Experience with gear manufacturing processes and associated quality challenges. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills (8D, DMAIC, 5 Whys, Fishbone). Ability to interpret complex technical drawings, specifications, and GD&T. Familiarity with quality tools: SPC, MSA, FMEA, APQP, PPAP, FAIRs. Comfortable working in regulated environments with strong attention to detail and compliance. Qualifications and Experience: Degree or HND/HNC in Engineering, Manufacturing, or Quality (or equivalent). Minimum 7 years experience in quality roles within aerospace/defence. Trained AS9100 and NADCAP internal auditor. Demonstrable experience managing NADCAP-accredited special processes. Knowledge of ITAR and UK Export Control compliance in a manufacturing context. Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification (desirable). Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or working toward (desirable). Benefits: Employer pension contribution (6%) Annual bonus 25+ days holiday Training and development funding Life assurance
Introduction Saab in UK is growing rapidly, with over 600 colleagues across eight sites. We bring together Swedish heritage and British expertise to drive innovation in areas such as software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training. Joining Saab in UK means contributing to the security and resilience of society while building a career with real scope for personal and professional growth. The Role: This role will be part of our BlueBear Business in Bedfordshire. This Electronics Manager role will assist in leading the electronics design and prototyping department, guiding overall design and a supporting management of a team of electronic engineers. This role is suited to a person with extensive experience in design management with an focus on electronic design, strong leadership capability, and knowledge of safety- and mission-critical development environments. Key Responsibilities: Leadership & Management: Guide, manage, and develop a delivery from a team of electronic engineers (8-10 staff) across multiple programmes. Define team objectives and performance goals aligned with business needs. Foster a culture focused on engineering excellence, traceability, accountability, and continuous improvement. Design Standardisation & Quality Governance: Act as one of the organisational Subject Matter Expert for DO-254 processes, standards, and industry best practice. Maintain design assurance processes and verification traceability across safety-critical electronics developments. Oversee configuration control, Verification and Validation activities Project & Stakeholder Coordination: Work cross-functionally with Systems Engineering, Software, Mechanical, Test, and Programme Management teams to ensure aligned delivery. Support bid development, cost estimation, design planning, and reporting to internal and customer stakeholders. Ensure workloads, priorities, project risks, and dependencies are managed effectively to meet schedule commitments. Qualifications and Skills: Essential: Strong project and programme management experience. 6-8 years experience in project management with a focus on hardware design across digital and mixed signal systems Significant knowledge in detailed electronics hardware design. Detailed understanding of the electronics manufacturing processes Excellent attention to detail. Process driven, ability to read legislation and implement processes to ensure adherence. Experience managing 5+ complex projects/programmes at a time with many stakeholders. Excellent time management/prioritisation skills Highly organised and able to work multi projects in fast paced environment Adaptable personality with professional approach Good verbal and written communication skills Excellent organisation skills Conscientious, with a proactive work ethic Desirable: Experience working on many projects at once and managing your time effectively. Experience of interfacing with subcontractors. Experience writing VHDL or Verilog. Experience writing embedded C and Python. Subject to UK MoD security clearance vetting to a minimum SC level. By submitting an application to Saab UK you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities that may include but are not limited to: Baseline Personnel Security checks, National Security Vetting, reference checks, verification of working rights and in all circumstances preferred candidates will be placed through a security interview.
Mar 10, 2026
Full time
Introduction Saab in UK is growing rapidly, with over 600 colleagues across eight sites. We bring together Swedish heritage and British expertise to drive innovation in areas such as software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training. Joining Saab in UK means contributing to the security and resilience of society while building a career with real scope for personal and professional growth. The Role: This role will be part of our BlueBear Business in Bedfordshire. This Electronics Manager role will assist in leading the electronics design and prototyping department, guiding overall design and a supporting management of a team of electronic engineers. This role is suited to a person with extensive experience in design management with an focus on electronic design, strong leadership capability, and knowledge of safety- and mission-critical development environments. Key Responsibilities: Leadership & Management: Guide, manage, and develop a delivery from a team of electronic engineers (8-10 staff) across multiple programmes. Define team objectives and performance goals aligned with business needs. Foster a culture focused on engineering excellence, traceability, accountability, and continuous improvement. Design Standardisation & Quality Governance: Act as one of the organisational Subject Matter Expert for DO-254 processes, standards, and industry best practice. Maintain design assurance processes and verification traceability across safety-critical electronics developments. Oversee configuration control, Verification and Validation activities Project & Stakeholder Coordination: Work cross-functionally with Systems Engineering, Software, Mechanical, Test, and Programme Management teams to ensure aligned delivery. Support bid development, cost estimation, design planning, and reporting to internal and customer stakeholders. Ensure workloads, priorities, project risks, and dependencies are managed effectively to meet schedule commitments. Qualifications and Skills: Essential: Strong project and programme management experience. 6-8 years experience in project management with a focus on hardware design across digital and mixed signal systems Significant knowledge in detailed electronics hardware design. Detailed understanding of the electronics manufacturing processes Excellent attention to detail. Process driven, ability to read legislation and implement processes to ensure adherence. Experience managing 5+ complex projects/programmes at a time with many stakeholders. Excellent time management/prioritisation skills Highly organised and able to work multi projects in fast paced environment Adaptable personality with professional approach Good verbal and written communication skills Excellent organisation skills Conscientious, with a proactive work ethic Desirable: Experience working on many projects at once and managing your time effectively. Experience of interfacing with subcontractors. Experience writing VHDL or Verilog. Experience writing embedded C and Python. Subject to UK MoD security clearance vetting to a minimum SC level. By submitting an application to Saab UK you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities that may include but are not limited to: Baseline Personnel Security checks, National Security Vetting, reference checks, verification of working rights and in all circumstances preferred candidates will be placed through a security interview.
Rise Technical Recruitment Limited
Port Talbot, West Glamorgan
Mechanical Maintenance Engineer (Manufacturing) £48,000 - £51,000 + Training + Progression + Overtime + Excellent Company Benefits Ideally Located: Port Talbot, Swansea, Bridgend, Neath, Porthcawl Excellent opportunity for a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer from an FMCG or manufacturing background to join a market-leading company offering specialist training, progression, and overtime to boost earnings.Do you have mechancial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment working with a range of mechanical equipment? Are you looking to develop your skills and progress into Team Leader roles?This global manufacturer operates a state-of-the-art, highly automated site and continues to grow following significant recent investment. Due to ongoing success, they are expanding their maintenance team.You'll carry out planned and reactive maintenance within a highly automated environment, supported by both in-house and external training.The Role: PPM and reactive maintenance on automated production equipment Working within a skilled multidisciplinary team Panama shift pattern (12-hour days and nights) The Person: Mechanical Maintenance Engineer from manufacturing Experience with welding and machining Seeking training and progression within a leading company Reference Number: BBBH270595 To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Josh Cooper at Rise Technical Recruitment Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.
Mar 10, 2026
Full time
Mechanical Maintenance Engineer (Manufacturing) £48,000 - £51,000 + Training + Progression + Overtime + Excellent Company Benefits Ideally Located: Port Talbot, Swansea, Bridgend, Neath, Porthcawl Excellent opportunity for a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer from an FMCG or manufacturing background to join a market-leading company offering specialist training, progression, and overtime to boost earnings.Do you have mechancial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment working with a range of mechanical equipment? Are you looking to develop your skills and progress into Team Leader roles?This global manufacturer operates a state-of-the-art, highly automated site and continues to grow following significant recent investment. Due to ongoing success, they are expanding their maintenance team.You'll carry out planned and reactive maintenance within a highly automated environment, supported by both in-house and external training.The Role: PPM and reactive maintenance on automated production equipment Working within a skilled multidisciplinary team Panama shift pattern (12-hour days and nights) The Person: Mechanical Maintenance Engineer from manufacturing Experience with welding and machining Seeking training and progression within a leading company Reference Number: BBBH270595 To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Josh Cooper at Rise Technical Recruitment Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.
Fabrication / Welder Supervisor Required! BE Recruitment are recruiting a Fabrication / Welder Supervisor for a sheet metal engineering company based in East Goscote, Leicester (LE7). Working Hours: Monday - Thursday: 14:00 - 00:00 (Potential work on Fridays & Saturdays too) Pay: Negotiable - Dependant on skill level & experience. Minimum Skills / Experience Required: Strong engineering background with the ability to read and interpret engineering drawings. Experienced in MIG / TIG welding. Proficient in additional fabrication skills, including grinding and fettling, to ensure a high-quality finish. Comfortable working in a heavy engineering environment. Excellent time management and workload prioritisation skills. Supervision / Leadership experience. Ability to work effectively in small teams, meet deadlines, and communicate efficiently within the department and across the business. Positive can-do attitude. Please apply if interested, and one our team will be in touch! If you haven't heard back from us within 3 weeks, please assume that unfortunately on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful. We act as an employment business in relation to this vacancy. BE Recruitment is an equal opportunity recruiter and therefore we welcome applications from all suitability skilled or qualified individuals, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.
Mar 10, 2026
Full time
Fabrication / Welder Supervisor Required! BE Recruitment are recruiting a Fabrication / Welder Supervisor for a sheet metal engineering company based in East Goscote, Leicester (LE7). Working Hours: Monday - Thursday: 14:00 - 00:00 (Potential work on Fridays & Saturdays too) Pay: Negotiable - Dependant on skill level & experience. Minimum Skills / Experience Required: Strong engineering background with the ability to read and interpret engineering drawings. Experienced in MIG / TIG welding. Proficient in additional fabrication skills, including grinding and fettling, to ensure a high-quality finish. Comfortable working in a heavy engineering environment. Excellent time management and workload prioritisation skills. Supervision / Leadership experience. Ability to work effectively in small teams, meet deadlines, and communicate efficiently within the department and across the business. Positive can-do attitude. Please apply if interested, and one our team will be in touch! If you haven't heard back from us within 3 weeks, please assume that unfortunately on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful. We act as an employment business in relation to this vacancy. BE Recruitment is an equal opportunity recruiter and therefore we welcome applications from all suitability skilled or qualified individuals, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.
Halecroft Recruitment is delighted to partner with a waste management, solvent recycling and chemical manufacturing business to appoint a Managing Director. Our client collaborates with companies, authorities, and organisations to transform waste into valuable materials and energy, delivering sustainable solutions. As Managing Director, you will have end-to-end accountability for the business and will report directly to the Board of Directors. Your primary mission will be to stabilise, optimise, and ensure the safe, compliant, and profitable operation of the company s plants, with full P&L ownership and clear Safety, Health & Environmental (SHE) accountability. Once a robust operational foundation is established, you will drive the growth and development agenda across the region. Key Responsibilities Operational Stability & SHE Accountability: Ensure safe, compliant, and efficient operations across all plants. P&L Ownership: Take full responsibility for financial performance and sustainable profitability. Project Delivery: Lead critical projects to completion, on time and on budget. Sales Management: Drive customer engagement, retention, and revenue growth. Growth & Business Development: Identify and implement strategic growth opportunities across Ireland and the UK. Cost Control & Support Management: Optimise resources and operational efficiency while maintaining compliance. Branding & Culture: Promote a strong organisational culture and uphold the company s values. Leadership & Collaboration: Work closely with Group Shared Services and internal teams to deliver business objectives. Knowledge, Skills & Experience 10+ years of industrial managerial experience, preferably within an international organisation. Strong people-management skills and the ability to build relationships based on mutual trust. Transparent, results-focused, and committed to continuous improvement. Deep concern for people, safety, and environmental responsibility. Proven organisational skills to drive operational excellence. Customer-oriented approach (internal and external). Ability to implement change effectively and strategically. Strong decision-making, planning, and communication skills across diverse audiences. University degree in Business and/or Engineering; good knowledge of Chemistry is advantageous. Technical Knowledge & Experience Knowledge of waste legislation is an advantage. Expertise in the solvent recycling market is essential. Understanding of the UK waste market is a plus. Experience within the Chemical/Chemical Plant/Flammable Liquids or Refinery industries This is a rare opportunity to lead a reputable waste/recycling/chemical manufacturing business with full operational and P&L responsibility, shaping its future in the UK and Ireland. You will work in a dynamic, sustainable, and purpose-driven industry, making a tangible impact on both the environment and business performance. If you are a strategic, hands-on leader with a passion for operational excellence and growth, we want to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your leadership journey.
Mar 10, 2026
Full time
Halecroft Recruitment is delighted to partner with a waste management, solvent recycling and chemical manufacturing business to appoint a Managing Director. Our client collaborates with companies, authorities, and organisations to transform waste into valuable materials and energy, delivering sustainable solutions. As Managing Director, you will have end-to-end accountability for the business and will report directly to the Board of Directors. Your primary mission will be to stabilise, optimise, and ensure the safe, compliant, and profitable operation of the company s plants, with full P&L ownership and clear Safety, Health & Environmental (SHE) accountability. Once a robust operational foundation is established, you will drive the growth and development agenda across the region. Key Responsibilities Operational Stability & SHE Accountability: Ensure safe, compliant, and efficient operations across all plants. P&L Ownership: Take full responsibility for financial performance and sustainable profitability. Project Delivery: Lead critical projects to completion, on time and on budget. Sales Management: Drive customer engagement, retention, and revenue growth. Growth & Business Development: Identify and implement strategic growth opportunities across Ireland and the UK. Cost Control & Support Management: Optimise resources and operational efficiency while maintaining compliance. Branding & Culture: Promote a strong organisational culture and uphold the company s values. Leadership & Collaboration: Work closely with Group Shared Services and internal teams to deliver business objectives. Knowledge, Skills & Experience 10+ years of industrial managerial experience, preferably within an international organisation. Strong people-management skills and the ability to build relationships based on mutual trust. Transparent, results-focused, and committed to continuous improvement. Deep concern for people, safety, and environmental responsibility. Proven organisational skills to drive operational excellence. Customer-oriented approach (internal and external). Ability to implement change effectively and strategically. Strong decision-making, planning, and communication skills across diverse audiences. University degree in Business and/or Engineering; good knowledge of Chemistry is advantageous. Technical Knowledge & Experience Knowledge of waste legislation is an advantage. Expertise in the solvent recycling market is essential. Understanding of the UK waste market is a plus. Experience within the Chemical/Chemical Plant/Flammable Liquids or Refinery industries This is a rare opportunity to lead a reputable waste/recycling/chemical manufacturing business with full operational and P&L responsibility, shaping its future in the UK and Ireland. You will work in a dynamic, sustainable, and purpose-driven industry, making a tangible impact on both the environment and business performance. If you are a strategic, hands-on leader with a passion for operational excellence and growth, we want to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your leadership journey.
Shutdown Procurement Analyst Clydach, Swansea Contract until 31 December 2026 Full-Time Industrial / Manufacturing Introduction Acorn by Synergie is currently recruiting on behalf of its prestigious client, Vale Europe, for a Shutdown Procurement Analyst based at the Mond Nickel Refinery in Clydach, Swansea. The Mond Nickel Refinery has been one of the world's leading nickel refineries for over 120 years. Vale is a global mining leader with operations across the UK, Europe, Asia, and the USA. This contract role offers the opportunity to play a key part in the successful delivery of major refinery shutdowns within a highly regulated industrial environment. The Role As a Shutdown Procurement Analyst, you will support planned refinery shutdowns by ensuring all materials, equipment, and services are procured safely, cost-effectively, and on schedule. You will work closely with Maintenance, Engineering, Shutdown Management, and suppliers, managing the full procurement lifecycle from supplier pre-qualification through to contract closeout. Living Vale's core values of accountability, integrity, and teamwork, you will contribute directly to safe, efficient, and well-executed shutdown events through strong commercial stewardship and collaboration. Key Responsibilities Lead end-to-end procurement activities for shutdown-related goods and services. Conduct supplier pre-qualification and maintain readiness of approved contractors. Develop and execute procurement strategies and cost-down initiatives. Prepare and manage RFQs and RFPs, coordinating all commercial communications. Analyse quotations and complete commercial evaluations with award recommendations. Participate in negotiations and ensure contracts mitigate commercial and compliance risks. Issue purchase orders and contracts in line with Vale governance requirements. Manage contract documentation, administration, and commercial closeout. Provide regular updates to the Procurement Manager on progress, risks, and supplier performance. Build and maintain strong relationships with key shutdown suppliers. Requirements Extensive experience in procurement, supply chain, or commercial roles. Experience within industrial, engineering, maintenance, or shutdown environments preferred. SAP experience. Strong Microsoft Office skills. College diploma in business, procurement, supply chain, or a related discipline. Strong commercial awareness with proven negotiation and analytical skills. Excellent organisation, communication, and problem-solving abilities. High attention to detail, particularly in commercial documentation. Ability to manage multiple priorities and work to strict shutdown deadlines. Preferred Qualifications NVQ Level 3 in a business-related subject. Procurement qualifications such as CIPS Level 3 or above (advantageous). Equality & Inclusion Vale is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Applications are welcomed from all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age. Interested? Apply now with your up-to-date CV or contact Acorn by Synergie for further information about this Shutdown Procurement Analyst opportunity.
Mar 10, 2026
Contractor
Shutdown Procurement Analyst Clydach, Swansea Contract until 31 December 2026 Full-Time Industrial / Manufacturing Introduction Acorn by Synergie is currently recruiting on behalf of its prestigious client, Vale Europe, for a Shutdown Procurement Analyst based at the Mond Nickel Refinery in Clydach, Swansea. The Mond Nickel Refinery has been one of the world's leading nickel refineries for over 120 years. Vale is a global mining leader with operations across the UK, Europe, Asia, and the USA. This contract role offers the opportunity to play a key part in the successful delivery of major refinery shutdowns within a highly regulated industrial environment. The Role As a Shutdown Procurement Analyst, you will support planned refinery shutdowns by ensuring all materials, equipment, and services are procured safely, cost-effectively, and on schedule. You will work closely with Maintenance, Engineering, Shutdown Management, and suppliers, managing the full procurement lifecycle from supplier pre-qualification through to contract closeout. Living Vale's core values of accountability, integrity, and teamwork, you will contribute directly to safe, efficient, and well-executed shutdown events through strong commercial stewardship and collaboration. Key Responsibilities Lead end-to-end procurement activities for shutdown-related goods and services. Conduct supplier pre-qualification and maintain readiness of approved contractors. Develop and execute procurement strategies and cost-down initiatives. Prepare and manage RFQs and RFPs, coordinating all commercial communications. Analyse quotations and complete commercial evaluations with award recommendations. Participate in negotiations and ensure contracts mitigate commercial and compliance risks. Issue purchase orders and contracts in line with Vale governance requirements. Manage contract documentation, administration, and commercial closeout. Provide regular updates to the Procurement Manager on progress, risks, and supplier performance. Build and maintain strong relationships with key shutdown suppliers. Requirements Extensive experience in procurement, supply chain, or commercial roles. Experience within industrial, engineering, maintenance, or shutdown environments preferred. SAP experience. Strong Microsoft Office skills. College diploma in business, procurement, supply chain, or a related discipline. Strong commercial awareness with proven negotiation and analytical skills. Excellent organisation, communication, and problem-solving abilities. High attention to detail, particularly in commercial documentation. Ability to manage multiple priorities and work to strict shutdown deadlines. Preferred Qualifications NVQ Level 3 in a business-related subject. Procurement qualifications such as CIPS Level 3 or above (advantageous). Equality & Inclusion Vale is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Applications are welcomed from all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age. Interested? Apply now with your up-to-date CV or contact Acorn by Synergie for further information about this Shutdown Procurement Analyst opportunity.
Site Services Engineer (Technical Progression) £45,000 - £50,000 + Bonus + Technical Training + Autonomy + Premium Overtime + Days + 10% Pension + Healthcare Factory Based commutable from Wells, Glastonbury, South Bristol, Frome, Yeovil, Bridgwater, Weston super-mare and surrounding areas. Are you a Multi Skilled Engineer from a Site Services background, looking to work in a state of the art facility at a leading UK Manufacturer where you will be heavily invested in through external training and further qualifications, be highly autonomous and recognised for your technical ability?This is a great opportunity to join a leading UK Manufacturer where you will have the opportunity to take advantage of substantial site investment, technically progress both your career and skillset while also benefiting from an excellent work life balance.This company are market leaders within Food Manufacturing and distribute their high quality products to major retailers across Europe. Due to continuous growth of the company, my client are looking for a motivated individual to add to their fast paced and friendly working environment who will further support their goal to be a beacon in the industry.On offer is a days based Site Services Engineer role where you will be responsible for supporting the engineering team through management of all site services, utilities and systems while also carrying out general building and outdoor maintenance and optimizing the processes.This role would suit a Site Services Engineer who wants to technically develop their skillset further while also being recognised for their engineering ability and work for a company where you are truly valued.The Role: Electrical & Mechanical Site Services Maintenance Technical Training Improve Plant Efficiency The Person: Boiler / Water Treatment / Air Con / Refrigeration experience in FMCG Multi Skilled Engineer Manufacturing / Industrial background Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.
Mar 10, 2026
Full time
Site Services Engineer (Technical Progression) £45,000 - £50,000 + Bonus + Technical Training + Autonomy + Premium Overtime + Days + 10% Pension + Healthcare Factory Based commutable from Wells, Glastonbury, South Bristol, Frome, Yeovil, Bridgwater, Weston super-mare and surrounding areas. Are you a Multi Skilled Engineer from a Site Services background, looking to work in a state of the art facility at a leading UK Manufacturer where you will be heavily invested in through external training and further qualifications, be highly autonomous and recognised for your technical ability?This is a great opportunity to join a leading UK Manufacturer where you will have the opportunity to take advantage of substantial site investment, technically progress both your career and skillset while also benefiting from an excellent work life balance.This company are market leaders within Food Manufacturing and distribute their high quality products to major retailers across Europe. Due to continuous growth of the company, my client are looking for a motivated individual to add to their fast paced and friendly working environment who will further support their goal to be a beacon in the industry.On offer is a days based Site Services Engineer role where you will be responsible for supporting the engineering team through management of all site services, utilities and systems while also carrying out general building and outdoor maintenance and optimizing the processes.This role would suit a Site Services Engineer who wants to technically develop their skillset further while also being recognised for their engineering ability and work for a company where you are truly valued.The Role: Electrical & Mechanical Site Services Maintenance Technical Training Improve Plant Efficiency The Person: Boiler / Water Treatment / Air Con / Refrigeration experience in FMCG Multi Skilled Engineer Manufacturing / Industrial background Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.
Working pattern: Monday - Thursday 08:00 - 16:00, Friday 08:30 - 15:30 - 37 hours per week, onsite. Draken believes in fair reward and recognition for our employees. As such, we offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including up to 12% matching pension contributions, bonus incentives, discounted PMI, electric car scheme, tech vouchers, wellbeing programmes and much more. The Role Draken is a leader in the provision of Electronic Warfare and Red Air Aggressor Training, dedicated to delivering innovative solutions and high-quality products to our customers. We value strategic thinking, collaboration, and continuous improvement in our operations. The Procurement Manager will play a critical role in supporting the Red Force programme by developing and executing effective procurement strategies across systems and integration of subsystems and deployable service solutions. This role is responsible for managing key supplier relationships, leading commercial and contractual activities, and ensuring robust, compliant routes-to-supply that meet programme, cost, quality, and schedule objectives. With a proven track record in manufacturing procurement, the role holder will bring strong procurement judgement, contract management expertise, and an ability to operate in a regulated, technically demanding environment. Working closely with the Technology Team, Programmes, and other functional stakeholders, the Procurement Manager will provide strategic procurement leadership throughout the full lifecycle-from bid and source selection through contract award and in-service support-while actively managing risk, performance, and total cost of ownership. Key Responsibilities Strategic Procurement Leadership Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned to business and programme objectives. Analyse supply markets to identify opportunities, risks, and innovative sourcing approaches. Partner with cross-functional teams to understand technical requirements and programme needs. Assess supplier capability and resilience, ensuring alignment with engineering standards. Build and maintain effective supplier relationships to drive performance and minimise risk. Project & Lifecycle Support Lead procurement activity for major bids, ensuring timely, compliant, and cost-effective outcomes. Support lifecycle milestones (including PDR/CDR) and contribute to bid/no-bid decisions. Commercial & Contract Management Lead commercial negotiations for complex, high-value agreements. Draft, review, and manage contracts through governance processes. Apply strong understanding of contractual risk, IP considerations, and compliance standards. Risk, Governance & Performance Ensure adherence to procurement governance, policies, and ethical sourcing practices. Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, including long-lead and constrained materials. Develop KPIs, report procurement performance, and capture validated savings. What You'll Bring Proven experience delivering procurement strategies within complex manufacturing or operational environments. Strong commercial judgement across cost, risk, quality, and schedule. Experience handling complex commercial and contractual negotiations. Excellent understanding of contractual risks, remedies, and intellectual property considerations. Proven supplier selection, assessment, and performance management capability. Strong analytical skills with experience using ERP systems and supplier data platforms (e.g. JOSCAR). Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels. Commitment to best practice, professional standards, and continuous improvement within procurement. CIPS or other relevant procurement/supply chain qualifications (desirable). Our employee values Draken is committed to eliminating unlawful and unfair discrimination and we celebrate the differences that a diverse workforce brings. A range of perspective and talent supports our values and drives our success, with a mix of voices generating better discussions, business decisions and outcomes for all. At all our sites internationally, every member of the Draken Europe team is accountable to ensure that we are all treated fairly and with respect. We are also an Armed Forces friendly organisation, and as part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, welcome applications from veterans and services spouses and partners who met the criteria in our job specifications. In line with our Disability Confident Commitments, we provide reasonable adjustments to facilitate our interview process, please liaise with us if any reasonable adjustments are required. About Us Whether it is adversarial support, electronic attack or customised rotary-wing training, we offer the most accurate and advanced readiness training in the industry. Our vast, differentiated fleet, cutting edge hardware and experienced instructors are engaged to help your mission take off. Being ready is not only a matter of when. But where. We provide services in the UK, US and across the NATO countries. Making sure that our allies can manoeuvre around defeat and prepare to prevail.
Mar 10, 2026
Full time
Working pattern: Monday - Thursday 08:00 - 16:00, Friday 08:30 - 15:30 - 37 hours per week, onsite. Draken believes in fair reward and recognition for our employees. As such, we offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including up to 12% matching pension contributions, bonus incentives, discounted PMI, electric car scheme, tech vouchers, wellbeing programmes and much more. The Role Draken is a leader in the provision of Electronic Warfare and Red Air Aggressor Training, dedicated to delivering innovative solutions and high-quality products to our customers. We value strategic thinking, collaboration, and continuous improvement in our operations. The Procurement Manager will play a critical role in supporting the Red Force programme by developing and executing effective procurement strategies across systems and integration of subsystems and deployable service solutions. This role is responsible for managing key supplier relationships, leading commercial and contractual activities, and ensuring robust, compliant routes-to-supply that meet programme, cost, quality, and schedule objectives. With a proven track record in manufacturing procurement, the role holder will bring strong procurement judgement, contract management expertise, and an ability to operate in a regulated, technically demanding environment. Working closely with the Technology Team, Programmes, and other functional stakeholders, the Procurement Manager will provide strategic procurement leadership throughout the full lifecycle-from bid and source selection through contract award and in-service support-while actively managing risk, performance, and total cost of ownership. Key Responsibilities Strategic Procurement Leadership Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned to business and programme objectives. Analyse supply markets to identify opportunities, risks, and innovative sourcing approaches. Partner with cross-functional teams to understand technical requirements and programme needs. Assess supplier capability and resilience, ensuring alignment with engineering standards. Build and maintain effective supplier relationships to drive performance and minimise risk. Project & Lifecycle Support Lead procurement activity for major bids, ensuring timely, compliant, and cost-effective outcomes. Support lifecycle milestones (including PDR/CDR) and contribute to bid/no-bid decisions. Commercial & Contract Management Lead commercial negotiations for complex, high-value agreements. Draft, review, and manage contracts through governance processes. Apply strong understanding of contractual risk, IP considerations, and compliance standards. Risk, Governance & Performance Ensure adherence to procurement governance, policies, and ethical sourcing practices. Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, including long-lead and constrained materials. Develop KPIs, report procurement performance, and capture validated savings. What You'll Bring Proven experience delivering procurement strategies within complex manufacturing or operational environments. Strong commercial judgement across cost, risk, quality, and schedule. Experience handling complex commercial and contractual negotiations. Excellent understanding of contractual risks, remedies, and intellectual property considerations. Proven supplier selection, assessment, and performance management capability. Strong analytical skills with experience using ERP systems and supplier data platforms (e.g. JOSCAR). Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels. Commitment to best practice, professional standards, and continuous improvement within procurement. CIPS or other relevant procurement/supply chain qualifications (desirable). Our employee values Draken is committed to eliminating unlawful and unfair discrimination and we celebrate the differences that a diverse workforce brings. A range of perspective and talent supports our values and drives our success, with a mix of voices generating better discussions, business decisions and outcomes for all. At all our sites internationally, every member of the Draken Europe team is accountable to ensure that we are all treated fairly and with respect. We are also an Armed Forces friendly organisation, and as part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, welcome applications from veterans and services spouses and partners who met the criteria in our job specifications. In line with our Disability Confident Commitments, we provide reasonable adjustments to facilitate our interview process, please liaise with us if any reasonable adjustments are required. About Us Whether it is adversarial support, electronic attack or customised rotary-wing training, we offer the most accurate and advanced readiness training in the industry. Our vast, differentiated fleet, cutting edge hardware and experienced instructors are engaged to help your mission take off. Being ready is not only a matter of when. But where. We provide services in the UK, US and across the NATO countries. Making sure that our allies can manoeuvre around defeat and prepare to prevail.
People Solutions Group Limited
Newton Aycliffe, County Durham
Cost Estimator - Newton Aycliffe People Solutions are currently recruiting for a Cost Estimator to join our well-established client based in Newton Aycliffe . This is a full-time permanent opportunity within a growing manufacturing business operating advanced metal stamping and welded assembly facilities across the UK and Europe. This is a commercially critical role, offering an excellent salary and the opportunity to play a key part in shaping competitive customer quotations within a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environment. Shifts • Monday to Thursday - 8:00am to 4:30pm• Friday - 8:00am to 3:30pm Salary • £45,000 - £50,000 per annum (flexible depending on experience) Benefits As a Cost Estimator , you will receive: • Long-term permanent opportunity within a growing and well-invested group• Strong leadership team and institutional backing• Opportunity to influence commercial strategy and customer wins• Exposure to high-tonnage pressing and complex metal production environments• Structured two-stage interview process with senior leadership Day-to-Day Duties As a Cost Estimator , your duties will include (but are not limited to): • Owning RFQ costing end-to-end, from initial review through to final commercial submission• Interpreting CAD drawings and technical specifications to define scope and manufacturing routes• Developing tooling concepts, cycle times, and process assumptions in collaboration with Engineering and NPI• Building robust, traceable cost models linking engineering assumptions to commercial outcomes• Assessing labour, material, tooling, overheads, and capacity cost drivers• Managing and monitoring project budgets and providing cost control insights• Challenging cross-functional inputs to ensure feasibility and alignment with plant capability• Translating technical detail into clear, commercially sound quotations• Providing cost visibility and risk analysis to support competitive pricing decisions• Collaborating closely with Engineering, Finance, Procurement, and Commercial teams Essential Skills To be successful as a Cost Estimator , you will need: • Proven cost estimating or cost engineering experience within automotive or high-volume manufacturing• Strong engineering understanding of pressings, welded assemblies, tooling concepts, and cycle times• Confident reading and interpreting 2D and 3D CAD drawings and technical specifications• Ability to build clear, robust, and traceable manufacturing cost models• Strong commercial awareness with understanding of profitability (not just margin application)• Experience working cross-functionally with Engineering, Finance, and Commercial teams• Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail• Ability to operate confidently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment Desirable Experience • Experience within large-scale metal stamping or complex metal production environments• Background in automotive manufacturing• Experience supporting new facility launches or plant capability expansion Training Provided • Industry-related training• Ongoing professiona
Mar 10, 2026
Full time
Cost Estimator - Newton Aycliffe People Solutions are currently recruiting for a Cost Estimator to join our well-established client based in Newton Aycliffe . This is a full-time permanent opportunity within a growing manufacturing business operating advanced metal stamping and welded assembly facilities across the UK and Europe. This is a commercially critical role, offering an excellent salary and the opportunity to play a key part in shaping competitive customer quotations within a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environment. Shifts • Monday to Thursday - 8:00am to 4:30pm• Friday - 8:00am to 3:30pm Salary • £45,000 - £50,000 per annum (flexible depending on experience) Benefits As a Cost Estimator , you will receive: • Long-term permanent opportunity within a growing and well-invested group• Strong leadership team and institutional backing• Opportunity to influence commercial strategy and customer wins• Exposure to high-tonnage pressing and complex metal production environments• Structured two-stage interview process with senior leadership Day-to-Day Duties As a Cost Estimator , your duties will include (but are not limited to): • Owning RFQ costing end-to-end, from initial review through to final commercial submission• Interpreting CAD drawings and technical specifications to define scope and manufacturing routes• Developing tooling concepts, cycle times, and process assumptions in collaboration with Engineering and NPI• Building robust, traceable cost models linking engineering assumptions to commercial outcomes• Assessing labour, material, tooling, overheads, and capacity cost drivers• Managing and monitoring project budgets and providing cost control insights• Challenging cross-functional inputs to ensure feasibility and alignment with plant capability• Translating technical detail into clear, commercially sound quotations• Providing cost visibility and risk analysis to support competitive pricing decisions• Collaborating closely with Engineering, Finance, Procurement, and Commercial teams Essential Skills To be successful as a Cost Estimator , you will need: • Proven cost estimating or cost engineering experience within automotive or high-volume manufacturing• Strong engineering understanding of pressings, welded assemblies, tooling concepts, and cycle times• Confident reading and interpreting 2D and 3D CAD drawings and technical specifications• Ability to build clear, robust, and traceable manufacturing cost models• Strong commercial awareness with understanding of profitability (not just margin application)• Experience working cross-functionally with Engineering, Finance, and Commercial teams• Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail• Ability to operate confidently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment Desirable Experience • Experience within large-scale metal stamping or complex metal production environments• Background in automotive manufacturing• Experience supporting new facility launches or plant capability expansion Training Provided • Industry-related training• Ongoing professiona
Ready to scale the UK's leading manufacturer of precast concrete products brand? This is a rare opportunity to take full commercial ownership of two high-performing construction manufacturing businesses at a pivotal moment of growth and transformation. In this role you will have full accountability for winning new business as well as leading a sales team. Your background would ideally be selling subcontractor services, solutions or bespoke manufactured products into the construction sector. The role offers the chance to define and lead a unified commercial strategy across established and innovative brands - driving revenue across core precast solutions while unlocking major opportunities in MMC, RC frame markets, and nationally significant infrastructure programmes. Backed by a family-owned investment group with a long-term, values-led approach, you'll have the freedom to shape markets, influence sustainability agendas, and build commercial strategies that deliver lasting impact rather than short-term wins. If you're ready to operate at board level, lead high-performing teams, and position engineered solutions at the heart of the UK's evolving construction landscape, this role offers genuine scope to make your mark. The Role at a Glance: Commercial Director Hybrid Working - located ideally 2 hours from Earls Colne, Colchester HQ base plus national travel Salary Package Commensurate with Experience Plus a performance based bonus and other benefits Full-time - Permanent Company: We are a family-owned investment business with a diverse portfolio of companies, focused on long-term, patient investments. Portfolio: 13 diverse businesses inc construction suppliers Current £28 million revenue. 360+ Employees Culture: Integrity, personalised service, and genuine care for our customers at the heart of all we do. Your Background: Commercial Leadership role (Sales Director / Managing Director for manufacturer selling into construction / house builder or construction company. Pricing Strategy. Product Control. New Product Development. Managing Customer Base. Forecast & Revenue Ownership. Subcontracting. Groundwork. Bespoke Manufacturing. Leadership: 4 Direct Reports Who we are: For more than 75 years, we have dedicated ourselves to providing an exceptional level of service within the precast concrete industry. From design and manufacture to delivery and installation, we offer the most comprehensive concrete product service across the UK, providing a range of standardised and specialist precast concrete products. Our people are at the heart of our business, whether producing a product, quotation, or piece of advice, or supporting our clients and local communities. We strive to be a rewarding place to work where our people are happy, supported, rewarded, and motivated to go the extra mile. As we scale operations to meet our ambitious targets we are now recruiting for Commercial Director to join our Board of 5. The Opportunity: As Sales Commercial Director you will own and drive the commercial strategy and sales performance, delivering sustained revenue growth across core precast solutions while unlocking new opportunities in Modern Methods of Construction (MMC), RC frame markets, and major national infrastructure programmes, including Sizewell C. With full leadership accountability for external sales, internal sales, and estimating teams, the role will set the commercial standard - ensuring robust pricing, disciplined decision-making, compelling customer engagement, and a seamless journey from first enquiry through to order. Success in this role demands a proven track record of selling engineered construction products to senior decision-makers within UK house builders, combined with the credibility to influence at board and executive level. The Commercial Director will also be central to commercialising sustainability, shaping market-leading propositions aligned to regulatory change, embodied carbon reporting, lifecycle cost analysis, and net-zero procurement strategies - positioning the business at the forefront of a rapidly evolving construction landscape. Accountabilities: • Lead and deliver a unified commercial and sales strategy across both brands, with clear market priorities, pricing discipline and revenue targets • Grow market share across housebuilders, RC frame contractors, MMC/modular providers and major national infrastructure programmes • Position products as integrated structural solutions rather than transactional components • Lead and develop external sales, internal sales and estimating teams, embedding joined-up working across commercial, design and operations • Own pricing, forecasting, margin control, CRM reporting and commercial governance • Act as senior commercial lead for key strategic accounts, bids and negotiations • Drive product and market development aligned to MMC, off-site construction and low-carbon solutions • Commercialise sustainability through carbon data, regulatory alignment and net-zero procurement strategies • Champion digital sales tools, data-led reporting and board-level visibility • Contribute to Group strategy, partnerships, acquisitions and cross-business collaboration About You: Essential: • Proven senior commercial leadership experience in the UK construction or engineered products sector • Strong track record selling into UK housebuilders at senior level with measurable revenue growth • Experience leading external sales, internal sales and estimating teams • Strong understanding of pricing governance, estimating processes, contractual negotiation and commercial risk • Capable of leading strategy while engaging directly with customers and teams Desirable: • Experience with precast concrete, engineered structural systems, modular construction or hybrid systems • Knowledge of MMC markets, RC frame construction, Tier 1 procurement and platform-based design • Understanding of embodied carbon, sustainability compliance, EPDs, lifecycle costing and net zero frameworks • Experience implementing CRM systems and data-led sales processes • Understanding of Building Regulations Why Join Us? This is a rare opportunity to lead the commercial strategy across two established and innovative engineering businesses, with the chance to shape market positioning following the acquisition of Cube6. If you're a commercially astute leader with a strong track record in engineered construction products - and you're motivated by building something that lasts - we'd love to hear from you. This is more than a Commercial Director role. It's a chance to shape markets, commercialise sustainability, and leave a lasting legacy within a growing group that invests patiently in people, innovation, and performance. Application notice We take your privacy seriously. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text or telephone. Your data is processed by our talent partner RR (Recruitment Revolution) on the basis of their legitimate interests in fulfilling the recruitment process. Please refer to their Data Privacy Policy & Notice on their website for further details.
Mar 10, 2026
Full time
Ready to scale the UK's leading manufacturer of precast concrete products brand? This is a rare opportunity to take full commercial ownership of two high-performing construction manufacturing businesses at a pivotal moment of growth and transformation. In this role you will have full accountability for winning new business as well as leading a sales team. Your background would ideally be selling subcontractor services, solutions or bespoke manufactured products into the construction sector. The role offers the chance to define and lead a unified commercial strategy across established and innovative brands - driving revenue across core precast solutions while unlocking major opportunities in MMC, RC frame markets, and nationally significant infrastructure programmes. Backed by a family-owned investment group with a long-term, values-led approach, you'll have the freedom to shape markets, influence sustainability agendas, and build commercial strategies that deliver lasting impact rather than short-term wins. If you're ready to operate at board level, lead high-performing teams, and position engineered solutions at the heart of the UK's evolving construction landscape, this role offers genuine scope to make your mark. The Role at a Glance: Commercial Director Hybrid Working - located ideally 2 hours from Earls Colne, Colchester HQ base plus national travel Salary Package Commensurate with Experience Plus a performance based bonus and other benefits Full-time - Permanent Company: We are a family-owned investment business with a diverse portfolio of companies, focused on long-term, patient investments. Portfolio: 13 diverse businesses inc construction suppliers Current £28 million revenue. 360+ Employees Culture: Integrity, personalised service, and genuine care for our customers at the heart of all we do. Your Background: Commercial Leadership role (Sales Director / Managing Director for manufacturer selling into construction / house builder or construction company. Pricing Strategy. Product Control. New Product Development. Managing Customer Base. Forecast & Revenue Ownership. Subcontracting. Groundwork. Bespoke Manufacturing. Leadership: 4 Direct Reports Who we are: For more than 75 years, we have dedicated ourselves to providing an exceptional level of service within the precast concrete industry. From design and manufacture to delivery and installation, we offer the most comprehensive concrete product service across the UK, providing a range of standardised and specialist precast concrete products. Our people are at the heart of our business, whether producing a product, quotation, or piece of advice, or supporting our clients and local communities. We strive to be a rewarding place to work where our people are happy, supported, rewarded, and motivated to go the extra mile. As we scale operations to meet our ambitious targets we are now recruiting for Commercial Director to join our Board of 5. The Opportunity: As Sales Commercial Director you will own and drive the commercial strategy and sales performance, delivering sustained revenue growth across core precast solutions while unlocking new opportunities in Modern Methods of Construction (MMC), RC frame markets, and major national infrastructure programmes, including Sizewell C. With full leadership accountability for external sales, internal sales, and estimating teams, the role will set the commercial standard - ensuring robust pricing, disciplined decision-making, compelling customer engagement, and a seamless journey from first enquiry through to order. Success in this role demands a proven track record of selling engineered construction products to senior decision-makers within UK house builders, combined with the credibility to influence at board and executive level. The Commercial Director will also be central to commercialising sustainability, shaping market-leading propositions aligned to regulatory change, embodied carbon reporting, lifecycle cost analysis, and net-zero procurement strategies - positioning the business at the forefront of a rapidly evolving construction landscape. Accountabilities: • Lead and deliver a unified commercial and sales strategy across both brands, with clear market priorities, pricing discipline and revenue targets • Grow market share across housebuilders, RC frame contractors, MMC/modular providers and major national infrastructure programmes • Position products as integrated structural solutions rather than transactional components • Lead and develop external sales, internal sales and estimating teams, embedding joined-up working across commercial, design and operations • Own pricing, forecasting, margin control, CRM reporting and commercial governance • Act as senior commercial lead for key strategic accounts, bids and negotiations • Drive product and market development aligned to MMC, off-site construction and low-carbon solutions • Commercialise sustainability through carbon data, regulatory alignment and net-zero procurement strategies • Champion digital sales tools, data-led reporting and board-level visibility • Contribute to Group strategy, partnerships, acquisitions and cross-business collaboration About You: Essential: • Proven senior commercial leadership experience in the UK construction or engineered products sector • Strong track record selling into UK housebuilders at senior level with measurable revenue growth • Experience leading external sales, internal sales and estimating teams • Strong understanding of pricing governance, estimating processes, contractual negotiation and commercial risk • Capable of leading strategy while engaging directly with customers and teams Desirable: • Experience with precast concrete, engineered structural systems, modular construction or hybrid systems • Knowledge of MMC markets, RC frame construction, Tier 1 procurement and platform-based design • Understanding of embodied carbon, sustainability compliance, EPDs, lifecycle costing and net zero frameworks • Experience implementing CRM systems and data-led sales processes • Understanding of Building Regulations Why Join Us? This is a rare opportunity to lead the commercial strategy across two established and innovative engineering businesses, with the chance to shape market positioning following the acquisition of Cube6. If you're a commercially astute leader with a strong track record in engineered construction products - and you're motivated by building something that lasts - we'd love to hear from you. This is more than a Commercial Director role. It's a chance to shape markets, commercialise sustainability, and leave a lasting legacy within a growing group that invests patiently in people, innovation, and performance. Application notice We take your privacy seriously. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text or telephone. Your data is processed by our talent partner RR (Recruitment Revolution) on the basis of their legitimate interests in fulfilling the recruitment process. Please refer to their Data Privacy Policy & Notice on their website for further details.
Sales Administration Co-ordinator Milton Keynes up to £30,000 Permanent The Opportunity This is a mission-critical coordination role at the heart of a rapidly growing engineering business. Our client is a leading European specialist in the manufacture and maintenance of internal rail door systems. Following a year of exceptional growth, their UK operation is investing heavily in systems and structure, creating a need for a proactive "central hub" to manage the flow of information across the business. This is not a basic administrative position; it is a high-impact role where you will be the "glue" connecting engineering, the workshop, and the customer. You will have the autonomy to help transition the business into a more structured, world-class operation, ensuring that technical projects move smoothly from order to delivery. Responsibilities: Engineering & Operations Support: Manage the flow of technical documentation, work orders, and engineering change notices to ensure the workshop remains efficient. Customer Liaison: Act as a professional point of contact for customer enquiries, providing timely updates and ensuring all requests are directed to the right technical teams. Process Coordination: Track project deadlines and proactively chase internal stakeholders to ensure KPIs and delivery schedules are met. System Management: Support the business in maturing its digital record-keeping, including the transition of files to new platforms and the use of Sage for basic transactions. Cross-Functional Communication: Bridge the gap between Quality, Commercial, and Field Service teams to ensure accurate information reaches every department. The Candidate: We are looking for an assertive, highly organised individual who thrives in a technical environment. You should be someone who enjoys "owning" a process and isn't afraid to chase for information to keep a project on track. Experience: Proven administrative or coordination background within an engineering, manufacturing, or technical service environment. Skills: Highly competent with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) and able to manage competing priorities with ease. Communication: Confident and professional when dealing with both internal teams and high-profile customers. Attributes: Assertive, detail-oriented, and proactive - someone who looks to prevent issues before they arise. Systems: Previous experience with Sage or document management systems is desirable, though full training will be provided. Location: Milton Keynes Salary: Up to £30,000 + Benefits About Ford & Stanley Group Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership and occupational mental fitness. We support our clients in their most challenging business areas recruiting, developing and retaining the best talent from shop floor to boardroom. Ford & Stanley TalentWise Business specialising in blue collar trade & technical services permanent and temporary. Ford & Stanley Recruitment Business specialising in white collar spanning all company functions with specialist verticals within Digital, Rail Engineering, Civils & Infrastructure, General Manufacturing, Supply Chain & Logistics both permanent and contract. Ford & Stanley Executive Search Business specialising in Executive Search & Executive Interim Solutions in the UK, North America, Middle East and Europe. Ford & Stanley Genius Performance Performance is always accelerated when good people are coached, inspired, trained and focused in the right way. Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group Ltd is a Disability Confident employer that is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers. We shall adhere to such a policy at all times and will review on an on-going basis all aspects of recruitment to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination. We will treat everyone equally irrespective of sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief or political beliefs and we place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy.
Mar 10, 2026
Full time
Sales Administration Co-ordinator Milton Keynes up to £30,000 Permanent The Opportunity This is a mission-critical coordination role at the heart of a rapidly growing engineering business. Our client is a leading European specialist in the manufacture and maintenance of internal rail door systems. Following a year of exceptional growth, their UK operation is investing heavily in systems and structure, creating a need for a proactive "central hub" to manage the flow of information across the business. This is not a basic administrative position; it is a high-impact role where you will be the "glue" connecting engineering, the workshop, and the customer. You will have the autonomy to help transition the business into a more structured, world-class operation, ensuring that technical projects move smoothly from order to delivery. Responsibilities: Engineering & Operations Support: Manage the flow of technical documentation, work orders, and engineering change notices to ensure the workshop remains efficient. Customer Liaison: Act as a professional point of contact for customer enquiries, providing timely updates and ensuring all requests are directed to the right technical teams. Process Coordination: Track project deadlines and proactively chase internal stakeholders to ensure KPIs and delivery schedules are met. System Management: Support the business in maturing its digital record-keeping, including the transition of files to new platforms and the use of Sage for basic transactions. Cross-Functional Communication: Bridge the gap between Quality, Commercial, and Field Service teams to ensure accurate information reaches every department. The Candidate: We are looking for an assertive, highly organised individual who thrives in a technical environment. You should be someone who enjoys "owning" a process and isn't afraid to chase for information to keep a project on track. Experience: Proven administrative or coordination background within an engineering, manufacturing, or technical service environment. Skills: Highly competent with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) and able to manage competing priorities with ease. Communication: Confident and professional when dealing with both internal teams and high-profile customers. Attributes: Assertive, detail-oriented, and proactive - someone who looks to prevent issues before they arise. Systems: Previous experience with Sage or document management systems is desirable, though full training will be provided. Location: Milton Keynes Salary: Up to £30,000 + Benefits About Ford & Stanley Group Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership and occupational mental fitness. We support our clients in their most challenging business areas recruiting, developing and retaining the best talent from shop floor to boardroom. Ford & Stanley TalentWise Business specialising in blue collar trade & technical services permanent and temporary. Ford & Stanley Recruitment Business specialising in white collar spanning all company functions with specialist verticals within Digital, Rail Engineering, Civils & Infrastructure, General Manufacturing, Supply Chain & Logistics both permanent and contract. Ford & Stanley Executive Search Business specialising in Executive Search & Executive Interim Solutions in the UK, North America, Middle East and Europe. Ford & Stanley Genius Performance Performance is always accelerated when good people are coached, inspired, trained and focused in the right way. Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group Ltd is a Disability Confident employer that is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers. We shall adhere to such a policy at all times and will review on an on-going basis all aspects of recruitment to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination. We will treat everyone equally irrespective of sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief or political beliefs and we place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy.
Get Staffed Online Recruitment Limited
Merthyr Tydfil, Mid Glamorgan
Production Operative Chirk, Wrexham Full-time About Our Client Our client is the world leading manufacturer of wood panel boards. They pride themselves on delivering Wood Perfected and have invested in innovation since 1897. With £300m being spent on their Chirk manufacturing facility within the last few years, and a further £200m to be spent in the next couple of years. As the world leader in the manufacturing of wood-based panel products, they are seeking a loyal, ambitious and passionate Trainee and Skilled Production Operators who can add real value to their teams. Main Duties and Responsibilities Key Responsibilities of the Trainee/Skilled Production Operatives: They depend on Production Operatives to efficiently run their various production processes and make best use of their huge investment in plant and machinery. Their production standards are high, and their customers demand the best. You will be keen to forge a mutually beneficial relationship with an established employer, bringing high-level rewards in return for high levels of commitment. Working Hours: Shifts 06.00 to 18.00 and 18.00 to 06.00 (4 on 4 off). Shifts Monday to Thursday Days and Nights. Requirements: To succeed, it's crucial to possess flexibility, a strong work ethic, and a focus on Health and Safety. Technical qualifications in Mechanical/Electrical engineering principles would be advantageous. What They Offer Just some of what they are able to offer includes: Earnings range from £15.18 per hour and £20.06 per hour + Bonus. Exciting and challenging work. Continued training, support and career development. The opportunity to work with and learn from, industry leading people who are committed to excellence. Click Apply to complete your application
Mar 10, 2026
Full time
Production Operative Chirk, Wrexham Full-time About Our Client Our client is the world leading manufacturer of wood panel boards. They pride themselves on delivering Wood Perfected and have invested in innovation since 1897. With £300m being spent on their Chirk manufacturing facility within the last few years, and a further £200m to be spent in the next couple of years. As the world leader in the manufacturing of wood-based panel products, they are seeking a loyal, ambitious and passionate Trainee and Skilled Production Operators who can add real value to their teams. Main Duties and Responsibilities Key Responsibilities of the Trainee/Skilled Production Operatives: They depend on Production Operatives to efficiently run their various production processes and make best use of their huge investment in plant and machinery. Their production standards are high, and their customers demand the best. You will be keen to forge a mutually beneficial relationship with an established employer, bringing high-level rewards in return for high levels of commitment. Working Hours: Shifts 06.00 to 18.00 and 18.00 to 06.00 (4 on 4 off). Shifts Monday to Thursday Days and Nights. Requirements: To succeed, it's crucial to possess flexibility, a strong work ethic, and a focus on Health and Safety. Technical qualifications in Mechanical/Electrical engineering principles would be advantageous. What They Offer Just some of what they are able to offer includes: Earnings range from £15.18 per hour and £20.06 per hour + Bonus. Exciting and challenging work. Continued training, support and career development. The opportunity to work with and learn from, industry leading people who are committed to excellence. Click Apply to complete your application
Principal Electrical Design Engineer - Protection & Control Scotland Region Permanent - Full Time, hybrid Salary Competitive + Car Allowance + Flexible Benefits Summary: This role involves designing and overseeing the implementation of protection schemes, control systems, and related equipment to ensure the safe and reliable operation of power networks, substations, and Transmissions and Distribution electrical infrastructure. Position requires technical expertise and vast experience working in Transmission and Distribution sector for protection & control and Substation Automation system/SCADA design (from 11kV up to 400kV). Candidate should lead the design and specification of protection and control systems for electrical substations, powerplants, and transmission/distribution networks. Roles & Responsibilities: Candidate is responsible to develop protection settings, relay PSL files, coordination studies, including fault detection and isolation strategies. Candidates should have complete knowledge of all TSO/DNO standards & specifications with respect to P&C Design & Calculations, as well as overall Substation Design Works. He/She should ensure compliance with relevant national and international standards (e.g., IEC, BS, IEEE) in protection system design. Candidate should have good knowledge of substation primary design and substation equipment/switchgear specifications. He/She should ensure that the design meets safety standards and regulatory requirements, incorporating protection against electrical hazards, arc flash, and other safety concerns. Design, implement and maintain SCADA/communication systems for a variety of clients in sectors including utilities, oil and gas, manufacturing, industrial automation and various other communication networks. Configure and optimize network infrastructure & communication protocols such as IEC 61850; Distributed Network Protocol (DNP 3); Parallel Redundancy Protocol (PRP); Precision Time Protocol (PTP); Network Time Protocol (NTP); Simplified Network Time Protocol (NTP), Modbus, OPC, Profibus, etc for seamless integration with field devices, including RTUs, PLCs, IEDs, etc, also ensure stable connectivity between SCADA centres & remote sites, and configure secure VPNs & remote access protocols to allow for safe, off-site monitoring and control. Understand client requirements & produce network architecture philosophy diagram, IED telecommunication diagram, SCADA & Telecommunications Panel design, Network IP allocation, I/O Schedules, Cable & Core schedules, etc. Assist with the setup and commissioning of SCADA systems at client sites, troubleshoot field devices and network communication issues, perform preventive and corrective maintenance on SCADA infrastructure and associated hardware. Efficiently design/develop the SCADA/communication systems (e.g., Ignition, Siemens WinCC, GE iFIX, etc) to ensure real-time data acquisition and control for critical infrastructure. Provide remote support for troubleshooting SCADA system and network issues, ensuring minimal downtime and swift resolution of critical incidents. Conduct system upgrades, testing, and validation for new features, components, and patches. Implement cybersecurity measures to safeguard SCADA systems against emerging threats. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth integration and deployment of SCADA systems. Candidate should have experience in tendering, pricing jobs, proposal creation. Candidate should be actively participating in work winning process. Candidate should be capable of technically assessing engineering problems and critically evaluating a range of technical solutions. Unwavering confidence in technically assessing engineering problems and critically evaluating a range of technical solutions will be instrumental in pursuit of engineering excellence. Exemplary communication skills to demonstrate diligence, prioritize tasks effectively, and ensure a thorough understanding of relevant legislation, including CDM and ESQCR. This knowledge will be pivotal in managing Transmission and Distribution network. Collaborate closely with other designers, construction professionals, and engineering teams. Liaise effectively with the Power Systems, Primary and Civil design departments to ensure that all objectives are met and that the best possible design is submitted. Review and provide constructive feedback on the reports and drawings done by Junior & Senior Engineers. Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior engineers in the design, analysis, and commissioning of protection systems. What we're looking for : Experience: Extensive experience in electrical protection and control system design, Substation Automation and SCADA system typically 12-15 years, with a proven track record of delivering complex projects within the power sector. Technical and Professional knowledge and experience associated with the role. Candidate should have vast experience in crafting Single Line Diagrams, AC & DC Schematic Drawings, Panel General Arrangements, Panel Wiring Diagrams, Switchgear Termination/interconnection drawings, Block Cable Diagrams/Schedules, and performing cable specification/sizing calculations, battery sizing calculations, CT/VT sizing, multicore sizing, Relays CORTEC/specifications. Candidate should have experience in testing & commissioning of P&C, SCADA/Communication/SAS panels. Should be able to Identify potential risks and failures within protection and SCADA systems and propose mitigation strategies. Candidate should have good knowledge & experience working with AutoCAD. Qualifications: Education: Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering (typically 2:1 or above) in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or a related field. A master's degree may be preferred for senior roles.Chartered Status (Preferred): Chartered Engineer (CEng) status with a professional body such as the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) or the Institution of Electrical Engineers (IEE) is highly desirable.Certifications (Optional): Professional certifications such as NEBOSH for health and safety, or specific training in protection and control system design, may be beneficial.Candidate should have experience working in Substation Automation Syste
Mar 10, 2026
Full time
Principal Electrical Design Engineer - Protection & Control Scotland Region Permanent - Full Time, hybrid Salary Competitive + Car Allowance + Flexible Benefits Summary: This role involves designing and overseeing the implementation of protection schemes, control systems, and related equipment to ensure the safe and reliable operation of power networks, substations, and Transmissions and Distribution electrical infrastructure. Position requires technical expertise and vast experience working in Transmission and Distribution sector for protection & control and Substation Automation system/SCADA design (from 11kV up to 400kV). Candidate should lead the design and specification of protection and control systems for electrical substations, powerplants, and transmission/distribution networks. Roles & Responsibilities: Candidate is responsible to develop protection settings, relay PSL files, coordination studies, including fault detection and isolation strategies. Candidates should have complete knowledge of all TSO/DNO standards & specifications with respect to P&C Design & Calculations, as well as overall Substation Design Works. He/She should ensure compliance with relevant national and international standards (e.g., IEC, BS, IEEE) in protection system design. Candidate should have good knowledge of substation primary design and substation equipment/switchgear specifications. He/She should ensure that the design meets safety standards and regulatory requirements, incorporating protection against electrical hazards, arc flash, and other safety concerns. Design, implement and maintain SCADA/communication systems for a variety of clients in sectors including utilities, oil and gas, manufacturing, industrial automation and various other communication networks. Configure and optimize network infrastructure & communication protocols such as IEC 61850; Distributed Network Protocol (DNP 3); Parallel Redundancy Protocol (PRP); Precision Time Protocol (PTP); Network Time Protocol (NTP); Simplified Network Time Protocol (NTP), Modbus, OPC, Profibus, etc for seamless integration with field devices, including RTUs, PLCs, IEDs, etc, also ensure stable connectivity between SCADA centres & remote sites, and configure secure VPNs & remote access protocols to allow for safe, off-site monitoring and control. Understand client requirements & produce network architecture philosophy diagram, IED telecommunication diagram, SCADA & Telecommunications Panel design, Network IP allocation, I/O Schedules, Cable & Core schedules, etc. Assist with the setup and commissioning of SCADA systems at client sites, troubleshoot field devices and network communication issues, perform preventive and corrective maintenance on SCADA infrastructure and associated hardware. Efficiently design/develop the SCADA/communication systems (e.g., Ignition, Siemens WinCC, GE iFIX, etc) to ensure real-time data acquisition and control for critical infrastructure. Provide remote support for troubleshooting SCADA system and network issues, ensuring minimal downtime and swift resolution of critical incidents. Conduct system upgrades, testing, and validation for new features, components, and patches. Implement cybersecurity measures to safeguard SCADA systems against emerging threats. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth integration and deployment of SCADA systems. Candidate should have experience in tendering, pricing jobs, proposal creation. Candidate should be actively participating in work winning process. Candidate should be capable of technically assessing engineering problems and critically evaluating a range of technical solutions. Unwavering confidence in technically assessing engineering problems and critically evaluating a range of technical solutions will be instrumental in pursuit of engineering excellence. Exemplary communication skills to demonstrate diligence, prioritize tasks effectively, and ensure a thorough understanding of relevant legislation, including CDM and ESQCR. This knowledge will be pivotal in managing Transmission and Distribution network. Collaborate closely with other designers, construction professionals, and engineering teams. Liaise effectively with the Power Systems, Primary and Civil design departments to ensure that all objectives are met and that the best possible design is submitted. Review and provide constructive feedback on the reports and drawings done by Junior & Senior Engineers. Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior engineers in the design, analysis, and commissioning of protection systems. What we're looking for : Experience: Extensive experience in electrical protection and control system design, Substation Automation and SCADA system typically 12-15 years, with a proven track record of delivering complex projects within the power sector. Technical and Professional knowledge and experience associated with the role. Candidate should have vast experience in crafting Single Line Diagrams, AC & DC Schematic Drawings, Panel General Arrangements, Panel Wiring Diagrams, Switchgear Termination/interconnection drawings, Block Cable Diagrams/Schedules, and performing cable specification/sizing calculations, battery sizing calculations, CT/VT sizing, multicore sizing, Relays CORTEC/specifications. Candidate should have experience in testing & commissioning of P&C, SCADA/Communication/SAS panels. Should be able to Identify potential risks and failures within protection and SCADA systems and propose mitigation strategies. Candidate should have good knowledge & experience working with AutoCAD. Qualifications: Education: Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering (typically 2:1 or above) in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or a related field. A master's degree may be preferred for senior roles.Chartered Status (Preferred): Chartered Engineer (CEng) status with a professional body such as the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) or the Institution of Electrical Engineers (IEE) is highly desirable.Certifications (Optional): Professional certifications such as NEBOSH for health and safety, or specific training in protection and control system design, may be beneficial.Candidate should have experience working in Substation Automation Syste
The Collective Network Limited
Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Environmental Advisor Cambridgeshire 45,000 A leading food manufacturer is looking for an Environmental Advisor to play a key role in supporting the company's environmental and energy strategy. This business produces some of the most recognisable food products in the world and chances are you've seen them through many well-known global brands. You will be partnering with these huge company's to help achieve their environmental, sustainability and energy goals! This position will support the site in meeting environmental and energy legislation, maintaining ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 standards , and driving continuous improvements in sustainability performance. You'll act as a technical specialist, promoting best practice and helping reduce environmental impact across a busy manufacturing site. Key Responsibilities Maintain and develop the ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 management systems , ensuring compliance and audit readiness Monitor environmental and energy legislation, advising the leadership team on any updates or required actions Support internal and external audits, inspections, and associated reporting Monitor and report on emissions, effluents, waste streams, and resource usage across the site Lead environmental monitoring programmes including air quality, noise, and wastewater Manage waste contractors to ensure compliant segregation, storage, recycling, and disposal Develop initiatives to reduce waste, emissions, and hazardous substances Support investigations into environmental incidents and implement corrective actions Work closely with production, engineering, and maintenance teams to deliver energy efficiency improvements Track energy consumption and key performance indicators, producing reports for management review Support energy audits and ensure continued compliance with ISO 50001 Promote environmental and energy awareness across the site, encouraging behavioural change Maintain environmental records, permits, and documentation in line with regulatory requirements Deliver environmental and energy awareness training to employees and contractors About You Qualification in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Energy Management Strong understanding of ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 standards Experience working within a manufacturing environment Good knowledge of environmental and energy legislation Confident analysing data and producing clear, meaningful reports If you would like to make a difference in a global company, please apply or get in touch with Owen on (phone number removed).
Mar 10, 2026
Full time
Environmental Advisor Cambridgeshire 45,000 A leading food manufacturer is looking for an Environmental Advisor to play a key role in supporting the company's environmental and energy strategy. This business produces some of the most recognisable food products in the world and chances are you've seen them through many well-known global brands. You will be partnering with these huge company's to help achieve their environmental, sustainability and energy goals! This position will support the site in meeting environmental and energy legislation, maintaining ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 standards , and driving continuous improvements in sustainability performance. You'll act as a technical specialist, promoting best practice and helping reduce environmental impact across a busy manufacturing site. Key Responsibilities Maintain and develop the ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 management systems , ensuring compliance and audit readiness Monitor environmental and energy legislation, advising the leadership team on any updates or required actions Support internal and external audits, inspections, and associated reporting Monitor and report on emissions, effluents, waste streams, and resource usage across the site Lead environmental monitoring programmes including air quality, noise, and wastewater Manage waste contractors to ensure compliant segregation, storage, recycling, and disposal Develop initiatives to reduce waste, emissions, and hazardous substances Support investigations into environmental incidents and implement corrective actions Work closely with production, engineering, and maintenance teams to deliver energy efficiency improvements Track energy consumption and key performance indicators, producing reports for management review Support energy audits and ensure continued compliance with ISO 50001 Promote environmental and energy awareness across the site, encouraging behavioural change Maintain environmental records, permits, and documentation in line with regulatory requirements Deliver environmental and energy awareness training to employees and contractors About You Qualification in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Energy Management Strong understanding of ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 standards Experience working within a manufacturing environment Good knowledge of environmental and energy legislation Confident analysing data and producing clear, meaningful reports If you would like to make a difference in a global company, please apply or get in touch with Owen on (phone number removed).
Job DescriptionGrenade is an international active nutrition and lifestyle brand, which has grown rapidly since its launch in 2010. Driven by its strong branding, distinctive products, and highly innovative approach, Grenade has made an explosive impact in the FMCG Industry. Today, Grenade's Protein Bar is the UK's best-selling, and we continue to innovate with our leading range of Shakes, and performance nutrition.We are looking for a Senior Product Manager with a passion for nutrition to join our Product Team within a fast-growing, product-led FMCG brand. Working closely with Innovation, Regulatory, Marketing and Project Management. Leading a team of Product Managers, you will own the product strategy and lifecycle for the bars portfolio, from concept to launch and ongoing optimization.This role translates consumer and market insight into clear product direction, leading cross-functional delivery of innovation, renovation and maintenance to drive brand growth and commercial impact.Grenade is more than a workplace-it's where ambition and innovation thrive. Joining Grenade's high-performing team, during this period of growth and brand expansion, promises to offer a unique and motivating working environment, with highly rewarding opportunities for personal and professional development. How you will contribute Global product strategy and pipeline ownership: Define and own the global product strategy and innovation pipeline for the bars category, ensuring alignment with overarching business and brand strategies. Consumer insight-led innovation: Translate consumer and market insights into a clear, compelling product concepts and direction that can be effectively scaled and adapted across regions. Innovation and lifecycle management: Lead end-to-end product lifecycle management, including NPD, renovation, range optimisation, and delist decisions to maximise portfolio performance. Cross-functional leadership and collaboration: Lead and influence cross-functional teams, working closely with Marketing, Commercial, R&D, Regulatory, Quality, Supply Chain, and Finance to deliver aligned and executable product outcomes. Portfolio prioritisation and business cases: Build and evaluate robust business cases to prioritise innovation and renovation initiatives, ensuring effective allocation of resources and investment. Leadership and capability building: Coach and mentor Product Managers and cross-functional teams to strengthen product management capability and elevate the profile and impact of the function. Toolkits and playbooks: Develop clear product toolkits and playbooks to enable consistent execution across markets, while allowing appropriate flexibility to meet local consumer and regulatory needs. Concept evaluation and optimization: Lead the evaluation, validation, and optimization of product concepts through testing, learning, and iteration to maximize consumer relevance and commercial success. What you will bring A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career and the following experience and knowledge: Extensive product/brand management experience within FMCG Proven experience owning or significantly influencing multi-region product portfolios Experience in leading end-to-end product lifecycle management Experience of translating consumer insights into scalable product propositions Hands on experience working with R&D, Quality, Supply Chain and good understanding of food manufacturing Regulatory/compliance experience Commercial/P&L ownership experience Operating at a senior level People leadership experience, such as coaching, mentoring or line management. Business Unit Summary We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply! Our people make all the difference in our succes Mondelēz International is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply! IF YOU REQUIRE SUPPORT TO COMPLETE YOUR APPLICATION OR DURING THE INTERVIEW PROCESS, PLEASE CONTACT THE RECRUITER Job Type RegularProduct developmentScience & EngineeringAt Mondelēz International, our purpose is to empower people to snack right through offering the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way. That means delivering a broader range of delicious, high-quality snacks that nourish life's moments, made with sustainable ingredients and packaging that consumers can feel good about.We have a rich portfolio of strong brands - both global and local. Including many household names such as Oreo, belVita and LU biscuits; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Milka and Toblerone chocolate; Sour Patch Kids candy and Trident gum. We are proud to hold the number 1 position globally in biscuits, chocolate and candy as well as the No. 2 position in gumOur 80,000 Makers and Bakers are located in our operations in more than 80 countries and are working to sell our products in over 150 countries around the world. They are energized for growth and critical to us living our purpose and values. We are a diverse community that can make things happen, and happen fast.Join us and Make It An Opportunity!
Mar 10, 2026
Full time
Job DescriptionGrenade is an international active nutrition and lifestyle brand, which has grown rapidly since its launch in 2010. Driven by its strong branding, distinctive products, and highly innovative approach, Grenade has made an explosive impact in the FMCG Industry. Today, Grenade's Protein Bar is the UK's best-selling, and we continue to innovate with our leading range of Shakes, and performance nutrition.We are looking for a Senior Product Manager with a passion for nutrition to join our Product Team within a fast-growing, product-led FMCG brand. Working closely with Innovation, Regulatory, Marketing and Project Management. Leading a team of Product Managers, you will own the product strategy and lifecycle for the bars portfolio, from concept to launch and ongoing optimization.This role translates consumer and market insight into clear product direction, leading cross-functional delivery of innovation, renovation and maintenance to drive brand growth and commercial impact.Grenade is more than a workplace-it's where ambition and innovation thrive. Joining Grenade's high-performing team, during this period of growth and brand expansion, promises to offer a unique and motivating working environment, with highly rewarding opportunities for personal and professional development. How you will contribute Global product strategy and pipeline ownership: Define and own the global product strategy and innovation pipeline for the bars category, ensuring alignment with overarching business and brand strategies. Consumer insight-led innovation: Translate consumer and market insights into a clear, compelling product concepts and direction that can be effectively scaled and adapted across regions. Innovation and lifecycle management: Lead end-to-end product lifecycle management, including NPD, renovation, range optimisation, and delist decisions to maximise portfolio performance. Cross-functional leadership and collaboration: Lead and influence cross-functional teams, working closely with Marketing, Commercial, R&D, Regulatory, Quality, Supply Chain, and Finance to deliver aligned and executable product outcomes. Portfolio prioritisation and business cases: Build and evaluate robust business cases to prioritise innovation and renovation initiatives, ensuring effective allocation of resources and investment. Leadership and capability building: Coach and mentor Product Managers and cross-functional teams to strengthen product management capability and elevate the profile and impact of the function. Toolkits and playbooks: Develop clear product toolkits and playbooks to enable consistent execution across markets, while allowing appropriate flexibility to meet local consumer and regulatory needs. Concept evaluation and optimization: Lead the evaluation, validation, and optimization of product concepts through testing, learning, and iteration to maximize consumer relevance and commercial success. What you will bring A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career and the following experience and knowledge: Extensive product/brand management experience within FMCG Proven experience owning or significantly influencing multi-region product portfolios Experience in leading end-to-end product lifecycle management Experience of translating consumer insights into scalable product propositions Hands on experience working with R&D, Quality, Supply Chain and good understanding of food manufacturing Regulatory/compliance experience Commercial/P&L ownership experience Operating at a senior level People leadership experience, such as coaching, mentoring or line management. Business Unit Summary We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply! Our people make all the difference in our succes Mondelēz International is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply! IF YOU REQUIRE SUPPORT TO COMPLETE YOUR APPLICATION OR DURING THE INTERVIEW PROCESS, PLEASE CONTACT THE RECRUITER Job Type RegularProduct developmentScience & EngineeringAt Mondelēz International, our purpose is to empower people to snack right through offering the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way. That means delivering a broader range of delicious, high-quality snacks that nourish life's moments, made with sustainable ingredients and packaging that consumers can feel good about.We have a rich portfolio of strong brands - both global and local. Including many household names such as Oreo, belVita and LU biscuits; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Milka and Toblerone chocolate; Sour Patch Kids candy and Trident gum. We are proud to hold the number 1 position globally in biscuits, chocolate and candy as well as the No. 2 position in gumOur 80,000 Makers and Bakers are located in our operations in more than 80 countries and are working to sell our products in over 150 countries around the world. They are energized for growth and critical to us living our purpose and values. We are a diverse community that can make things happen, and happen fast.Join us and Make It An Opportunity!
Overview MCS Group is delighted to be partnering with our successful client, who is one of Northern Ireland's top FMCG companies. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Group Plant Manager to lead operations across several high-performing production facilities in the UK and Ireland. This pivotal leadership role will oversee all aspects of plant operations, ensuring that production targets are met safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality and regulatory standards. As the Group Plant Manager, you will: Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety standards across all facilities, maintaining safe and efficient operations at all times. Lead and support Plant Managers and site teams to meet production schedules, quality expectations, and delivery timelines. Develop, agree, and deliver KPIs in alignment with business goals. Develop and implement a long-term capital investment and facility improvement plan to increase capacity and deliver sustainable efficiency gains. Partner with Engineering and Maintenance teams to minimise downtime and enhance preventive maintenance programmes. Drive process optimisation, continuous improvement, and lean manufacturing initiatives across all sites. Qualifications Proven leadership experience in multi-site manufacturing management Strong understanding of production, maintenance, safety, and quality systems. Demonstrated success in driving efficiency improvements and leading capital investment projects. Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally and influence at all levels. Strategic thinker with a hands-on, results-driven approach. How to apply To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Kathy Donaghey, Senior Specialist Consultant at MCS Group, . Even if this position is not right for you, we may have others that are. Please visit MCS Group to view a wide selection of our current jobs. Please note: Not all agencies are the same MCS Group are passionate about providing a first-class service to all our customers.
Mar 10, 2026
Full time
Overview MCS Group is delighted to be partnering with our successful client, who is one of Northern Ireland's top FMCG companies. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Group Plant Manager to lead operations across several high-performing production facilities in the UK and Ireland. This pivotal leadership role will oversee all aspects of plant operations, ensuring that production targets are met safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality and regulatory standards. As the Group Plant Manager, you will: Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety standards across all facilities, maintaining safe and efficient operations at all times. Lead and support Plant Managers and site teams to meet production schedules, quality expectations, and delivery timelines. Develop, agree, and deliver KPIs in alignment with business goals. Develop and implement a long-term capital investment and facility improvement plan to increase capacity and deliver sustainable efficiency gains. Partner with Engineering and Maintenance teams to minimise downtime and enhance preventive maintenance programmes. Drive process optimisation, continuous improvement, and lean manufacturing initiatives across all sites. Qualifications Proven leadership experience in multi-site manufacturing management Strong understanding of production, maintenance, safety, and quality systems. Demonstrated success in driving efficiency improvements and leading capital investment projects. Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally and influence at all levels. Strategic thinker with a hands-on, results-driven approach. How to apply To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Kathy Donaghey, Senior Specialist Consultant at MCS Group, . Even if this position is not right for you, we may have others that are. Please visit MCS Group to view a wide selection of our current jobs. Please note: Not all agencies are the same MCS Group are passionate about providing a first-class service to all our customers.
Your New Company You will be joining a highly respected, award winning manufacturing organisation recognised for its commitment to innovation, product excellence and employee development. The company operates on a global scale, supplying specialist products that make a meaningful impact on end users. With a strong culture of continuous improvement and significant investment in new technologies, this is an exciting time to join the business as it enters a new phase of growth and development. Your New Role As Quality Manager, you will play a pivotal role within the operational leadership team, overseeing the quality function across multiple sites. Leading a team of quality engineers and quality inspectors, you will drive a culture of excellence, ensure robust quality systems are maintained, and support the delivery of safe, compliant and high quality products. This is a strategic and hands on leadership role, ideal for someone who thrives in a fast paced manufacturing environment and enjoys shaping quality standards that directly influence business performance. Team of 4 quality staff to manage. Some travel involved to UK, not for long periods. Mon - Thurs 8am - 4.30pm and Fri until 2pm What You'll Need to Succeed Degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Science or Quality. Strong experience with Quality Management Systems and internal auditing, ideally ISO. Minimum 3 years' experience in a manufacturing quality role. Proven ability to interpret regulatory requirements and make sound compliance decisions. Previous people management experience. Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and planning capability. Strong communication skills with the ability to build rapport at all levels. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Be able to travel a day each fortnight to UK. What You'll Get in Return Salary of £55,000 - £65,000 depending on experience. 33 days annual leave. Company pension scheme. Discretionary bonus. Casual dress environment. On site parking. Opportunity to join a multi award winning organisation with a strong people focused culture. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Mar 10, 2026
Full time
Your New Company You will be joining a highly respected, award winning manufacturing organisation recognised for its commitment to innovation, product excellence and employee development. The company operates on a global scale, supplying specialist products that make a meaningful impact on end users. With a strong culture of continuous improvement and significant investment in new technologies, this is an exciting time to join the business as it enters a new phase of growth and development. Your New Role As Quality Manager, you will play a pivotal role within the operational leadership team, overseeing the quality function across multiple sites. Leading a team of quality engineers and quality inspectors, you will drive a culture of excellence, ensure robust quality systems are maintained, and support the delivery of safe, compliant and high quality products. This is a strategic and hands on leadership role, ideal for someone who thrives in a fast paced manufacturing environment and enjoys shaping quality standards that directly influence business performance. Team of 4 quality staff to manage. Some travel involved to UK, not for long periods. Mon - Thurs 8am - 4.30pm and Fri until 2pm What You'll Need to Succeed Degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Science or Quality. Strong experience with Quality Management Systems and internal auditing, ideally ISO. Minimum 3 years' experience in a manufacturing quality role. Proven ability to interpret regulatory requirements and make sound compliance decisions. Previous people management experience. Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and planning capability. Strong communication skills with the ability to build rapport at all levels. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Be able to travel a day each fortnight to UK. What You'll Get in Return Salary of £55,000 - £65,000 depending on experience. 33 days annual leave. Company pension scheme. Discretionary bonus. Casual dress environment. On site parking. Opportunity to join a multi award winning organisation with a strong people focused culture. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Sustainable Packaging - Paper & Coatings Scientist page is loaded Sustainable Packaging - Paper & Coatings Scientistlocations: Port Sunlight Research Labtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 8 Days Agotime left to apply: End Date: March 11, 2026 (4 days left to apply)job requisition id: R- Job Title: Sustainable Packaging - Paper & Coatings Scientist Location: Port Sunlight Research Lab JOB PURPOSE We are looking for a creative, dedicated and ambitious individual with experience in coatings and/or paper engineering/science to join our team at Unilever's One Packaging R&D Centre. The Centre enables and accelerates the creation of novel packaging solutions to help meet Unilever's packaging ambitions and completely revolutionize our packaging with a particular focus on our flexibles portfolio . It is the place where future scientific leaders of the business are created. We are a high-performing, diverse and inclusive team of dynamic entrepreneurial people with a strong scientific background, courage and curiosity, and passion for sustainability and delivery that will have a positive impact on the planet. RESPONSIBILITIES As part of our world-class 'Future Packaging Technologies' team, you will play a key role in the flexibles packaging program, delivering new technologies and insights that will support the delivery of affordable superior paper-based solutions across Unilever's packaging portfolio. The key accountabilities for the role holder are as follows: • Support the selection, application, and optimization of inks, coatings, and overprint varnishes on flexible substrates to meet performance and sustainability requirements. • Assess and help interpret the physical, chemical, and surface properties of fiber based and film substrates to ensure compatibility with coatings and printing solutions. • Contribute to coating and ink evaluation by applying established analytical and characterization approaches to assess adhesion, barrier behavior, durability, and overall performance. • Provide day to day technical support to the team, including sample preparation, test execution, data collection, and basic troubleshooting. • Support scale up activities from lab to pilot trials by preparing materials, assisting with trial execution, resolving routine issues, and documenting processing conditions. • Contribute to experimental design and project planning, helping to generate data based insights, hypotheses, and recommendations that advance program objectives and support claims or IP development. • Maintain high quality documentation, contribute to SOP creation, ensure reliable testing practices, and help prepare data packages for internal reviews, sustainability claims, or IP filings. • Engaging with external partners and suppliers to gather information or samples and support the evaluation of new technologies, while fostering strong relationships across the internal R&D community. • Plan and execute work with increasing autonomy, collaborating with program leaders to deliver activities aligned with project milestones. • Work with digital experts and use digital tools to support material selection, data interpretation, and process optimization. ALL ABOUT YOU We are looking for someone that shares our passion for innovation, applied material science and sustainability, and the drive to take our paper packaging portfolio to the next level. Our Packaging strategy is not just about understanding and developing new materials - it's about making smart decisions on how, when, and where to use them. You will be part of a multi-disciplinary project team ethos where everybody contributes to achieving the same goal. What you will bring: • A higher education qualification in Materials Science, Polymer Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Packaging Science, Printing & Coating Technology, Paper Technology, or a closely related discipline • Experience in industrially relevant materials development and/or characterisation. • Working knowledge of coatings, inks, and overprint varnishes for fibre based and/or film substrates, with the ability to build deeper understanding of how application methods and substrate interactions influence performance, is highly desirable. • Practical experience working with coatings, inks, or overprint varnishes in a laboratory environment, and familiarity with fundamental characterisation approaches used to assess performance, is highly desirable. • Experience supporting scale up or pilot activities, including sample preparation, troubleshooting minor issues, and documenting processing conditions • Competent in the use of laboratory equipment and data analysis, with a proactive, problem solving approach and strong analytical skills for interpreting data and identifying business relevant insights. • Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with cross functional teams and to build constructive working relationships with internal and external partners to support project delivery. • Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain technical findings clearly to a range of audiences. • Must be creative, highly passionate, willing to think big and inspire both the team, stakeholders and customers. NOTES What We Offer Not only do we offer a competitive salary and pension scheme, we also offer an annual bonus, subsidised gym membership, a discounted staff shop and shares. You'll have the opportunity to work directly with our renowned and exciting brands in a flexible and hybrid working environment. Whilst the role is advertised on a full-time basis, we would be happy to discuss possible flexible working options and what this may look like for you. We are a key advocate of wellbeing and offer a variety of support for our people including hubs, programmes and development opportunities. We strive to achieve a family-friendly and inclusive workplace and to, above all, create possibilities for all. Diversity at Unilever is about inclusion, embracing differences, creating possibilities and growing together for better business performance. We embrace diversity in our workforce. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity. We are also more than happy to provide reasonable adjustments during our application and interview process to enable you to be present your best self. To find out more, including about our Employee Resource Groups, please click here . Recruitment Fraud Cyber criminals advertise fake job adverts with prestigious employers as a way of stealing information or even defrauding individuals out of money. In the most sophisticated cases, they will set up fake websites, which have a similar address to companies like Unilever. They even conduct fake telephone interviews and then offer candidates a role with the proviso they pay a fee for background checks or to cover work visa costs. These types of attacks are becoming more common as more people are looking for employment in the economic climate. If you become aware of potential recruitment fraud, spot fake Unilever recruitment adverts or fake LinkedIn profiles, report them via Una Live Chat. Unilever does not accept responsibility or liability for any candidates who are financially impacted by recruitment fraud. Your vigilance is key!
Mar 10, 2026
Full time
Sustainable Packaging - Paper & Coatings Scientist page is loaded Sustainable Packaging - Paper & Coatings Scientistlocations: Port Sunlight Research Labtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 8 Days Agotime left to apply: End Date: March 11, 2026 (4 days left to apply)job requisition id: R- Job Title: Sustainable Packaging - Paper & Coatings Scientist Location: Port Sunlight Research Lab JOB PURPOSE We are looking for a creative, dedicated and ambitious individual with experience in coatings and/or paper engineering/science to join our team at Unilever's One Packaging R&D Centre. The Centre enables and accelerates the creation of novel packaging solutions to help meet Unilever's packaging ambitions and completely revolutionize our packaging with a particular focus on our flexibles portfolio . It is the place where future scientific leaders of the business are created. We are a high-performing, diverse and inclusive team of dynamic entrepreneurial people with a strong scientific background, courage and curiosity, and passion for sustainability and delivery that will have a positive impact on the planet. RESPONSIBILITIES As part of our world-class 'Future Packaging Technologies' team, you will play a key role in the flexibles packaging program, delivering new technologies and insights that will support the delivery of affordable superior paper-based solutions across Unilever's packaging portfolio. The key accountabilities for the role holder are as follows: • Support the selection, application, and optimization of inks, coatings, and overprint varnishes on flexible substrates to meet performance and sustainability requirements. • Assess and help interpret the physical, chemical, and surface properties of fiber based and film substrates to ensure compatibility with coatings and printing solutions. • Contribute to coating and ink evaluation by applying established analytical and characterization approaches to assess adhesion, barrier behavior, durability, and overall performance. • Provide day to day technical support to the team, including sample preparation, test execution, data collection, and basic troubleshooting. • Support scale up activities from lab to pilot trials by preparing materials, assisting with trial execution, resolving routine issues, and documenting processing conditions. • Contribute to experimental design and project planning, helping to generate data based insights, hypotheses, and recommendations that advance program objectives and support claims or IP development. • Maintain high quality documentation, contribute to SOP creation, ensure reliable testing practices, and help prepare data packages for internal reviews, sustainability claims, or IP filings. • Engaging with external partners and suppliers to gather information or samples and support the evaluation of new technologies, while fostering strong relationships across the internal R&D community. • Plan and execute work with increasing autonomy, collaborating with program leaders to deliver activities aligned with project milestones. • Work with digital experts and use digital tools to support material selection, data interpretation, and process optimization. ALL ABOUT YOU We are looking for someone that shares our passion for innovation, applied material science and sustainability, and the drive to take our paper packaging portfolio to the next level. Our Packaging strategy is not just about understanding and developing new materials - it's about making smart decisions on how, when, and where to use them. You will be part of a multi-disciplinary project team ethos where everybody contributes to achieving the same goal. What you will bring: • A higher education qualification in Materials Science, Polymer Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Packaging Science, Printing & Coating Technology, Paper Technology, or a closely related discipline • Experience in industrially relevant materials development and/or characterisation. • Working knowledge of coatings, inks, and overprint varnishes for fibre based and/or film substrates, with the ability to build deeper understanding of how application methods and substrate interactions influence performance, is highly desirable. • Practical experience working with coatings, inks, or overprint varnishes in a laboratory environment, and familiarity with fundamental characterisation approaches used to assess performance, is highly desirable. • Experience supporting scale up or pilot activities, including sample preparation, troubleshooting minor issues, and documenting processing conditions • Competent in the use of laboratory equipment and data analysis, with a proactive, problem solving approach and strong analytical skills for interpreting data and identifying business relevant insights. • Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with cross functional teams and to build constructive working relationships with internal and external partners to support project delivery. • Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain technical findings clearly to a range of audiences. • Must be creative, highly passionate, willing to think big and inspire both the team, stakeholders and customers. NOTES What We Offer Not only do we offer a competitive salary and pension scheme, we also offer an annual bonus, subsidised gym membership, a discounted staff shop and shares. You'll have the opportunity to work directly with our renowned and exciting brands in a flexible and hybrid working environment. Whilst the role is advertised on a full-time basis, we would be happy to discuss possible flexible working options and what this may look like for you. We are a key advocate of wellbeing and offer a variety of support for our people including hubs, programmes and development opportunities. We strive to achieve a family-friendly and inclusive workplace and to, above all, create possibilities for all. Diversity at Unilever is about inclusion, embracing differences, creating possibilities and growing together for better business performance. We embrace diversity in our workforce. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity. We are also more than happy to provide reasonable adjustments during our application and interview process to enable you to be present your best self. To find out more, including about our Employee Resource Groups, please click here . Recruitment Fraud Cyber criminals advertise fake job adverts with prestigious employers as a way of stealing information or even defrauding individuals out of money. In the most sophisticated cases, they will set up fake websites, which have a similar address to companies like Unilever. They even conduct fake telephone interviews and then offer candidates a role with the proviso they pay a fee for background checks or to cover work visa costs. These types of attacks are becoming more common as more people are looking for employment in the economic climate. If you become aware of potential recruitment fraud, spot fake Unilever recruitment adverts or fake LinkedIn profiles, report them via Una Live Chat. Unilever does not accept responsibility or liability for any candidates who are financially impacted by recruitment fraud. Your vigilance is key!
A leading renewable energy company is seeking a Logistics Manager for their Isle of Wight Blades Factory. The role entails overseeing end-to-end material flow in a 24/7 manufacturing setting, blending leadership with performance optimization. Qualified candidates should have an engineering background and solid experience in logistics and manufacturing operations. This position offers excellent growth opportunities, a collaborative team environment, and comprehensive benefits including holidays, pension, and a performance bonus.
Mar 10, 2026
Full time
A leading renewable energy company is seeking a Logistics Manager for their Isle of Wight Blades Factory. The role entails overseeing end-to-end material flow in a 24/7 manufacturing setting, blending leadership with performance optimization. Qualified candidates should have an engineering background and solid experience in logistics and manufacturing operations. This position offers excellent growth opportunities, a collaborative team environment, and comprehensive benefits including holidays, pension, and a performance bonus.
