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About the job.National Highways have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Lighting Engineer to join our team in the East region. The Senior Lighting Engineer will lead and coordinate the activities and resources involved in the identification of asset needs and development of early solutions for this asset class, whilst assuring adherence to defined asset policies and standards.As a Senior Lighting Engineer, you would be leading on the development and management of our lighting asset. In the East we maintain 9,000 lighting columns, 3,000 lit signs and our own private cable network.This role can be based from our Bedford, Cambridge or our Ipswich office.Please note that you will be required to drive as part of your role, and you will need to have no more than 3 points to be considered for this position and during employment.Lead and coordinate the activities and resources involved in the identification and evaluation of asset needs/data, in order to develop early solutions, in line with agreed methodologies and prioritisation criteria.Lead the development of early solutions for improvements and/or renewals, including the compiling and checking of relevant documents, evidence and options for value management, taking into account new techniques, materials, buildability, and costs.Monitor the delivery of agreed early solutions and plans, liaising with the relevant teams to identify and/or rectify issues.Develop the technical briefs provided to the design and construction contractors for improvement and renewals work.Ensure that asset data and condition information is captured and maintained in the relevant database(s), in line with agreed standards and timescales.About you.A Chartered or Incorporated Civil or Lighting Engineer with appropriate experience, or equivalent.Experience in Highways Lighting Asset management, inspection, assessment and design.Degree or HND in relevant discipline or hold the Institute of Lighting Professionals Diploma or equivalent.Strong knowledge and practical experience of lighting and electrical asset condition assessment, testing and analysis and degradation modellingWorking knowledge of Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB) standards and relevant British Standards, and their application to lighting asset maintenance on the highways networkGood knowledge of Construction Design Management 2015 (CDM) and associated duties.About us.Here at National Highways, we manage and improve England's motorways and major A roads, helping our customers have safer, smoother and more reliable journeys. Our priorities are safety, customers and delivery, and at the core of this, are our values of passion, integrity, safety, teamwork and ownership.Operations is at the heart of keeping the strategic road network moving and ensuring our customers get the best possible experience when using our roads.We address over 39,000 customer enquiries every month, plan and deliver all maintenance activities on the network, drive efficiencies and improvements across our systems and roads, and respond to incidents across 4,500 miles of motorways and major A-roads that we manage. All to make sure National Highways customers have safer, smoother, and more reliable journeys.External candidates will be offered a starting salary at the lower end of the pay scale, while current employees will be appointed in accordance with our established pay policy.We are committed to creating a diverse environment and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.TPBN1_UKTJ

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 Head of Electronics position will head up the electronics design and prototyping department, leading overall design and a managing a team of electronic engineers. This role is suited to a person with extensive experience in detailed electronic design, strong leadership capability, and extensive knowledge of safety- and mission-critical development environments, including DO-254 compliance and controlled design documentation processes. Key Responsibilities: Leadership & Management: Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of electronic and embedded engineers (8-12 staff) across multiple programmes. Define team objectives, competency development plans, and performance goals aligned with business needs. Foster a culture focused on engineering excellence, traceability, accountability, and continuous improvement. Technical Leadership & Design Execution: Own and drive the electronic hardware design lifecycle from requirements capture through to production release. Acting as the design authority. Lead detailed design activities for digital, mixed-signal, Application Processor and FPGA-based, and high-reliability systems. Oversee complex circuit design, worst-case analysis, component derating, power integrity assessment, and reliability engineering. Provide expert review and approval of schematics, PCB layouts, component selection, and detailed design documentation. Design Standardisation & Quality Governance: Act as 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: • Extensive experience in electronics hardware design across digital and mixed signal systems., • Team Leadership experience., • Strong project and programme management experience., • Chartered/Incorporated Engineering Status., • Experience applying and designing to DO-254., • Extensive wiring and PCB rework experience., • Significant expertise 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 multiple 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., • 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 As a National Security Vetting clearance is required for this role, applicants will be required to hold National Security Vetting clearance to SC level or have the ability to gain it. 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.

Procurement SpecialistFull Time, Fixed Term - 12mBedford, Hybrid£45,000pa We are looking for a proactive and analytical Procurement Specialist to support the delivery of a compliant, value-driven procurement function. Reporting to the Head of Procurement, you will play a key role in delivering procurement activities, strengthening governance and compliance, and enhancing the use of data to support decision-making. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a more data-driven approach to procurement, helping to improve value for money, manage risk effectively, and embed best practice across the organisation. You'll work closely with stakeholders across the business, providing expert procurement support while championing social and environmental value. Key Responsibilities • Support the delivery of end-to-end procurement exercises, including tendering, evaluation, award, and contract mobilisation, • Ensure procurement activities comply with relevant regulations, internal policies, and best practice, • Provide practical procurement advice and guidance to stakeholders across the organisation, • Analyse procurement spend, contract data, supplier performance, and compliance information to drive insights, • Develop and maintain reporting dashboards and assurance packs for senior leadership and governance forums, • Contribute to achieving value for money through robust analysis and commercial evaluation, • Support the integration of social value and sustainability within procurement activities, • Identify, assess, and support mitigation of procurement-related risks, • Assist in contract and supplier management, including performance monitoring and risk identification, • Maintain a central contracts register, ensuring accurate data, pricing, and documentation, • Manage contract renewal processes and support drafting of contract documentation, • Ensure appropriate due diligence checks are completed for new suppliers Person Specification Key Skills & Attributes • Strong analytical and numerical skills, with the ability to interpret data and provide insights, • Ability to apply procurement knowledge in a practical and compliant way, • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly, • Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities to deadlines, • Proactive, flexible mindset with a focus on continuous improvement, • High attention to detail and commitment to governance, assurance, and compliance Knowledge & Experience • Experience working in a procurement or commercial role within a Housing Association or other public sector environment, • Good understanding of procurement regulations and governance - knowledge of Procurement Act 2023, • Experience supporting or leading procurement exercises from planning through to award, • Experience working with data, reporting, or management information to support decision-making, • Understanding of value for money, social value, and risk within procurement Qualifications • CIPS qualified or working towards qualification, • Degree-level education or equivalent professional experience, • Relevant sector knowledge Please Note We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we feel we have received an adequate number of suitable applications.

Tax Manager - Hybrid working Personal Tax Bedfordshire Salary up to £60,000 Are you a Tax Managerlooking for a new challenge? Do you have a background working as a Tax Managerin public practice? If so, I want to hear from you! We are proud to partner with an outstanding accountancy practice in Bedfordshire who are looking to hire a top quality Tax Manager to their team. The Tax Manager is a key leadership role within the Personal Tax department, responsible for driving strategic compliance and tax planning for high-net-worth individuals and complex private clients. Reporting into the Tax Director, this position ensures precise, timely, and HMRC-compliant delivery of personal income tax returns, including self-assessment, capital gains tax (CGT), inheritance tax (IHT), and annual tax on enveloped dwellings (ATED). The role involves leading a team of tax professionals, delivering tailored tax efficiency strategies, and maintaining rigorous quality controls. With a strong focus on regulatory compliance, client service excellence, and continuous improvement, the Tax Manager plays a vital role in enhancing the firm’s reputation as a trusted advisor in personal tax. The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise, proven leadership, and a commitment to professional development, contributing directly to the firm’s growth and service innovation in personal tax advisory. Responsibilities: • Lead end-to-end preparation and review of complex personal tax returns, including self-assessment, CGT, IHT, and ATED filings., • Deliver strategic tax planning advice to high-net-worth clients, covering trusts, gift planning, and tax-efficient investment structures., • Supervise and mentor a team of tax professionals, ensuring adherence to quality standards, deadlines, and compliance protocols., • Conduct thorough technical reviews of tax computations and supporting documentation in line with HMRC guidance and case law., • Collaborate directly with clients and external advisors (e.g., solicitors, accountants, financial planners) to gather data and deliver actionable tax solutions., • Monitor and respond to changes in tax legislation, HMRC updates, and emerging trends, integrating insights into practice and client advice., • Develop and refine internal tax policies, templates, and workflows to improve efficiency, consistency, and scalability., • Serve as a subject matter expert, supporting training programs and knowledge-sharing initiatives across the department., • Ensure timely submission of all tax filings and manage HMRC correspondence, queries, and appeals effectively. Requirements Tax Manager • CTA (Chartered Tax Adviser) or ATT (Associate Tax Technician), with a proven track record in personal tax., • Experience in personal tax compliance and advisory, preferably within an accountancy firm., • Demonstrated expertise in preparing and reviewing self-assessment returns, CGT, IHT, and trust taxation., • In-depth knowledge of HMRC regulations, including PAYE, dividend taxation, and anti-avoidance rules (e.g., TCGA 1992, IHTA 1984)., • Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with the ability to simplify complex tax concepts for clients., • Experience leading teams, including performance management, mentoring, and professional development planning., • Proficiency in tax software (e.g., Thomson Reuters Checkpoint, CCH AnswerBase, TaxCalc) and advanced Excel skills., • Ability to manage multiple deadlines under pressure while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality., • Commitment to ongoing CPD and adherence to ICAEW or ICAH professional conduct standards. Benefits Tax Manager • Competitive salary based on experience, • Flexible working and work life balance, • Friendly and supportive team environment, • Ongoing training and professional development, • Study support for ACCA, ACA or AAT, • Clear progression opportunities within the firm, • Exposure to a varied client portfolio, • Modern office and systems, • Regular team socials and events, • Pension scheme, • Paid holiday plus bank holidays, • On site parking or easy local access Please contact Andy Irvine on , a , Andrew Irvine | LinkedIn for a confidential conversation. Refer a friend... We’re keen to remain the leading provider of the best accountancy talent in the South-East. We are continually exploring ways to expand our network and we know that great candidates like you can introduce us to other equally brilliant people. We’re looking to work with the best accountancy practice and tax staff in the Southeast so if your friends, family or colleagues are considering a

GLL is looking for a Fitness Instructor based at John Bunyan Sports & Fitness. If you have the skills and ambition to join us as a Fitness Instructor, there has never been a more exciting time to join us. This is more than a Fitness Instructor job, it's a career. As a Fitness Instructor, part of your role is to inspire people to train independently and keep coming back helping them understand their fitness aspirations. It all starts with an induction, for you to understand someone’s ability and ambitions and ultimately, devise a bespoke programme that suits their needs. As a real people-person, this will come naturally as you quickly build people’s trust and confidence. If you love variety, you’ll thrive here, as you never know who you’ll be supporting next. A typical day could be anything from providing a personal service in the gym and offering workout advice to checking the equipment and even teaching classes. That means we’re looking for a Fitness Instructor with physical fitness, combined with a can-do attitude and the eye for detail needed for paperwork. An obvious passion for all things fitness will need to shine through all you do too, so that you can make a positive difference to people’s lives. What you’ll do: Collecting and checking information, relating to individual clients Analysing information relating to individual clients Identifying and agreeing smart short, medium and long term goals Planning, instructing and evaluating safe and appropriate exercise sessions. Providing 1-2-1 or group inductions and general exercise programmes, including the introduction to new equipment where appropriate. Teach classes or small group training. Training will be given for them to be able to do this. Selecting relevant exercises and designing appropriate programmes which address safety at all times Producing suitable programme cards for a range of clients/members Suggesting relevant exercise adaptations to allow for individual client difference or needs. Using logical and progressive teaching methodologies to introduce a range of exercises in relation to client goals. Selecting and/or correctly demonstrating a variety of training methods that can be used by clients/members. Providing clients/members with general advice on how to progress their individual programmes. Providing assistance to clients/members at all times in order to correct unsafe technique where required. To positively interact and motivate clients/members using appropriate strategies in order to promote retention and adherence to exercise. What you need: A minimum NVQ level two Fitness Instructor Qualification Experience of class delivery A good positive image and the ability to provide welcoming, helpful and professional service to keep customers returning week after week. Proactively market and promote the classes Ability to engage with all customers to actively encourage participation in all our service and activities As a charitable social enterprise and cooperative owned by our staff, GLL is a unique organisation for you to have a career with! The basics: This is a Flexible position. Hours of work will be negotiated with you in line with the needs of the service, flexible working may be possible, working from home is not possible in this role. We are an accredited Living Wage employer with industry leading rates of pay We can offer a career, not just a job with extensive Learning & development support available. A uniform will be supplied and must be worn GLL is Values Driven, not Profit Driven. We work hard to benefit the communities we operate in. As a staff owned organisation you will be given the opportunity to join the Society and have a stake in your business Additionally GLL offers employees a range of employment benefits: Access to a pension scheme. Health Assurance and access to Counselling services Access to the tax efficient Ride to Work bicycle purchase scheme. Free annual eye tests Discounted nationwide (over 200 centres) inclusive leisure centre membership for you and your partner. This includes GLL Extras! GLL Society benefits (if you choose to join the Society after your probation period) include: The right to stand for the Society board and to vote for board members to represent you Access to team building and fun events such as Treks, Concerts outings etc Access to a range of benefits exclusive to our people – ask your line manager for details or check out the Intranet About GLL: As the UK’s largest leisure operator and charitable social enterprise, we offer a range of careers for everyone in our local communities. We manage over 400 facilities across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, including public sport and leisure centres, elite sporting venues, libraries, and children’s centres. Our people are from the communities we serve and help us make real changes in their local area. One of our core values is ‘More than a Job’, because working with us opens a wide range of possibilities and opportunities for you, starting with how you work with us.?To make sure we are having a positive impact on our people, we also offer some flexible and part-time working options so you can make sure your new job works for you. Subject to vacancies, whether you are after a contractual commitment and a regular work schedule or the freedom of flexible hours, you may be able to choose an arrangement that works best for you and play your part in improving the health and wellbeing of your community. We offer two different types of work arrangements: A permanent employment contract - part time and full time A flexible worker engagement by joining our flexible worker pool If you are looking for a regular number of hours that you can work and are flexible to meet the needs of a 7 day a week service, then a full-time or part-time permanent contract might be the right choice for you. So whether your ambitions lie in sport and leisure, events & catering, health & beauty, corporate support or

Victim Support is recruiting for an Hospital Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA) to support victims of domestic abuse, based at Bedford Hospital, with possibility of some hybrid working. This is a full time role on a fixed term contract until 31st March 2027.Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it?Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care?If yes, then we'd love to hear from you..What we offer:At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:Flexible working options including hybrid working28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank HolidaysAn extra day off for your birthday & options to buy or sell annual leavePension with 5% employer contributionEnhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity paymentsHigh Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment & leisure discountsAccess to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted financeEmployee assistance programme & wellbeing supportAccess to EDI networks and colleague cafesCycle to work scheme & season ticket loansOngoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progressionAbout the role:We are looking for an Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (IDVA). This is a full time role on fixed term contract until 31/03/2027. The aim of this role is to support victims of domestic abuse, who are inpatients or outpatients of Bedford Hospital. This role will be part of our other wider specialist services covering Bedfordshire.As an IDVA you will be:Working closely with the safeguarding team and a range of other hospital departmentsProviding a high quality support and advocacy service to victims of domestic abuse.Managing a caseload; identifying and assessing risks and needs, providing a tailored crisis intervention service trough individual safety planning, advocacy, emotional and practical support.Working with other agencies and advocating on behalf of service users in order to help them access services to keep them safe.Working within a multi-agency framework consisting of partners as well as MARAC and other local partnerships to offer a coordinated response to domestic abuse.Promoting the service and raise awareness of domestic abuse through the delivery of trainingYou will need:Experience of working in support and advocacy with victims of domestic abuse is advantageousTo be able to prioritise work and deal with competing or conflicting demands/needs and interests and promote organisation interests and values.To ideally hold a SafeLives IDVA accreditation, relevant degree, vocational qualification or relevant experience of delivering a service and working with domestic abuse victim's/service users in a statutory, voluntary or community work setting.Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.About Us:Victim Support is an independent charity dedicated to supporting people affected by crime and traumatic incidents in England and Wales. We put them at the heart of our organisation and our support and campaigns are informed and shaped by them and their experiences.Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.At Victim Support, we're proud to celebrate diversity and create a workplace where everyone feels they belong. We're committed to being an antiracist organisation, and we actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those from Black and Asian and other minoritised communities.As a Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to disabled candidates who meet all essential criteria for a job where it is practicable to do so. We are also happy to make reasonable adjustments during the recruitment and selection process.How to apply:To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date. If you have already registered & started an application, then we will contact you to advise of the amended closing date wherever possible.TPBN1_UKTJ

Please note: In regards to the location of this role, this is a Peripatetic role where travel will be required across the South West of England. Working hours: Minimum 35 hours per week, Interview Date: To be confirmed As a Building Surveyor this client facing role will be providing a surveying and project management service to an occupied, mixed portfolio of houses, Churches, social centres, offices and charity shops. You will work primarily within a geographical patch proving surveying expertise and advice to internal customers of The Salvation Army, in turn supporting our work within local communities. Key Responsibilities: The role carries a heavy emphasis on client relationships and coordination of property related activities and as such, good communication skills are essential as is the ability to simultaneously manage a large number of complex projects • Undertake property inspections, surveys and audits and manage resultant works ranging from reactive works and ad hoc schemes through to Planned Maintenance Programmes, • Ensure the client’s responsibilities under the CDM Regulations are carried out, • Ensure that all works are carried out in accordance with legislative requirements, industry best practice and in conjunction with other Property Department disciplines The successful candidate(s) will be able to demonstrate: • Good experience of successfully delivering Planned Maintenance Programmes to a multi-property, occupied portfolio, • A proven record of maintenance inspections, defect diagnosis and repair management to occupied buildings, especially residential, • Experience of successfully implementing projects with responsibility for delivering the full project management cycle, • An understanding of statutory compliance and health and safety issues as they affect property, • A working knowledge of the Equality Act 2010 including the ability to carry out Access Audits, • Experience of working to a pre-determined delivery programme including providing reports on your property activity, • Full membership of the RICS (Building Surveying Division) or the Chartered Institute of Building and a relevant property related degree or HND, • A Valid Driving Licence Appointment subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK, Valid Driving Licence and relevant qualifications. For details of how to prove your right to work in the UK please click _ and please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship. Please note that any Salvation Army employees who are under notice of redundancy and apply for this position will be given priority consideration. We reserve the right to close this advert earlier if we feel that we have received sufficient applications. Promoting equality in the workplace and as a disability confident leader scheme employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet all the minimum essential criteria for the vacancy.

About the job National Highways is excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Project Manager to join our Road Safety Engineering team in the East region. As a Project Manager, you will play a vital role in planning and managing the successful development and delivery of a portfolio of road safety projects within the region's five-year rolling capital programme. By building trusted relationships and understanding the needs of key stakeholders, you will work collaboratively with regional road safety partnerships to develop and deliver road safety strategies and initiatives. You will oversee the performance of external consultants, ensuring the highest standards of governance, quality assurance, health and safety, and technical compliance. Your expertise will be key to delivering successful projects and achieving our road safety objectives. This role is based at our Bedford, Cambridge or Ipswich office. • Developing and maintaining strong collaborative relationships with key stakeholders, consultants and colleagues across National Highways. You will ensure a shared understanding of the portfolio's strategic and delivery objectives, review and report on delivery performance, resolve complex issues, and prepare project business cases., • Managing programmes, financial reporting and risk across the capital expenditure budgets for all projects within the portfolio, ensuring effective financial and contractual controls are in place and adhered to by all project resources., • Maintaining National Highways' reputation throughout project delivery while building and sustaining effective relationships with regional road safety partnerships., • Proactively identifying opportunities to improve road safety, driving continuous improvement within your area of responsibility, and championing and sharing best practice across the road safety community., • Managing and evaluating risks, issues, dependencies and constraints across the portfolio, leading the development and implementation of appropriate solutions. About you • A recognised qualification in a relevant engineering discipline and/or significant experience in the delivery of road safety programmes., • Proven portfolio and project management experience. Relevant qualifications such as MSP, APM or PRINCE2 are desirable., • Experience of NEC contract management, supported by a strong understanding of project management practices, processes and controls., • A good understanding of relevant legislation, technical standards and industry requirements., • Proven experience of building and managing relationships with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders to achieve successful, collaborative outcomes. About us Here at National Highways, we manage and improve England's motorways and major A roads, helping our customers enjoy safer, smoother and more reliable journeys. Our priorities are safety, customers and delivery, underpinned by our values of passion, integrity, safety, teamwork and ownership. Operations is at the heart of keeping the strategic road network moving and ensuring our customers receive the best possible experience when using our roads. Every month, we respond to more than 39,000 customer enquiries, plan and deliver maintenance activities across the network, drive efficiencies and improvements throughout our systems and infrastructure, and respond to incidents across the 4,500 miles of motorways and major A roads that we manage. Together, this helps ensure our customers have safer, smoother and more reliable journeys. External candidates will normally be appointed at the lower end of the salary range. Existing employees will be appointed in accordance with our pay policy. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds JTRA1_UKTJ

Job Title: Purchasing Coordinator Location: Unit 1 High Barns Farm, Bedford Road, Roxton, Bedfordshire, MK44 3ET Salary and Hours: Hours: Monday – Friday. 08:30am – 5:00pm Salary: £28k - £35k (depending on experience) + 22 days annual leave, pension, life cover and family private health cover. Job Summary: The Purchasing Coordinator will support the day-to-day purchasing activities of RSP UK, ensuring parts, equipment and services are procured efficiently to support the operational needs of the business. Reporting into the Finance team, the role will be responsible for raising purchase orders, managing existing supplier relationships, onboarding new suppliers, monitoring costs and pricing, identifying potential cost savings, resolving supplier queries and ensuring purchasing records are maintained accurately. The role plays a key part in ensuring the business has the right products and services available to support customers whilst maintaining cost control and operational efficiency. Duties/Responsibilities: Purchasing & Procurement • Raise and process purchase orders accurately and efficiently., • Source parts, materials, equipment and services from approved suppliers ensuring they are purchased to the optimum value, required quality and delivered on time.., • Monitor order progress and ensure timely delivery of goods and services., • Resolve supplier delivery issues, shortages and discrepancies., • Maintain accurate purchasing records within company systems., • Support stock replenishment activities where required. Supplier Management • Establish and maintain strong working relationships with suppliers., • Conduct supplier onboarding, including due diligence and documentation checks., • Maintain supplier records and ensure compliance with company procedures., • Monitor supplier performance relating to quality, cost and delivery., • To plan, hold and report on regular supplier meetings, visiting suppliers when necessary and engage in regular benchmarking exercises across all purchasing commodities., • Support supplier reviews and identify opportunities for improvement., • Obtain quotations and compare supplier pricing to ensure best value., • Carry out regular price reviews and identify cost-saving opportunities., • Negotiate pricing and commercial terms where appropriate., • Support the Finance team with purchasing reports and expenditure analysis., • Assist with budget monitoring and procurement planning. Stock & Inventory • Monitor stock levels and coordinate replenishment activities to ensure the timely availability of parts and materials., • Maintain accurate inventory records within company systems and investigate any stock discrepancies or variances., • Support periodic stock counts and inventory audits, ensuring stock data is accurate and up to date. Administration & Compliance • Ensure purchasing activities comply with internal company policies and procedures, • Ensure products purchased and suppliers comply with all legal requirements, • Match purchase orders, delivery notes and invoices to support the accounts payable process., • Assist with resolving invoice queries and supplier account issues., • Support audits and maintain accurate procurement documentation., • Contribute to the continuous improvement of purchasing processes and controls. Qualifications Skills and Attributes Required: Essential • Previous experience in a purchasing, supplier management, finance administration or office administration role., • Strong organisational and administrative skills., • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy., • Confident communicator with the ability to build positive supplier relationships., • Good commercial awareness and the ability to compare costs and identify value for money., • Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel., • Ability to manage multiple priorities and work to deadlines., • Driving licence Desirable • Experience working within engineering, construction, plant, machinery, automotive or parts environments., • Experience raising and processing purchase orders., • Experience onboarding suppliers and maintaining supplier records., • Understanding of stock control and inventory management., • Experience with Sage

Company description: Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities. GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, were inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. Were proud to play a part in protecting the worlds democracies. And were committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees globally, across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the worlds aircraft and engine manufacturers. There are no limits to where you can take your career. Job description: Job Summary Its great to know youre making a difference to the future of aviation! Whatever part you play youll be helping us deliver operational excellence to our customers. Based at our Luton manufacturing plant youll do just that. Established in 1993, GKN Aerospace in Luton is a world leader in commercial and military ice protection systems and transparencies. Offering a full range of capabilities; design, analysis, testing, certification and manufacture of electro-thermal ice protection, military fast jet canopies and flight deck windows to over 20 programmes including: Boeing 787, Dreamliner, Airbus A320, AgustaWestland, AW101, Eurofighter Typhoon and Lockheed, Martin F-22 Raptor. Our customers include Boeing, Airbus, Lockheed Martin, Bell Helicopters, Textron, BAE Systems, Pratt & Whitney, Leonardo. Our Luton site is home to 370+ employees and onsite facilities including onsite parking, food hub and vending machines. The Luton Engineering & Technology team is focussed on developing product and manufacturing process technology related to aircraft ice protection systems, transparencies and coatings, and specialist structures for both civil and defence applications. Were looking for a Senior Engineer - Materials & Processes with a strong non-metallic materials engineering background, to join our materials and test team to support the production and development of next generation composite aero structures, ice protection and transparency products. The role will be based in the Materials, Coatings and Test (MCT) team within the wider Engineering and Technology department and report to the Functional Team Leader. The role as a Senior Engineer - Materials & Processes will support the business and engineering team, with non polymer materials science and processing knowledge and guidance. The role will provide a deep understanding of the interactions between processing parameters and material properties of Acrylics, Polycarbonates and adhesives, being able to guide new technology test plans and current production deviations. There will be occasional travel, national and international, required to support customer visits and other GKN sites. You will also support the work of the business to establish safe working practices and necessary level of documentation. You will be involved with projects from the planning / assembly / instrumentation / commissioning phase though to successfully performing and reporting the test. You will also be responsible for providing specialist support to existing programmes within your field of expertise, helping to resolve manufacturing issues and supporting continuous improvement efforts. You will have a proven track record of leading and delivering technical work, with strong communication skills being confident working with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders, including non-technical audiences. Job Responsibilities Development of manufacturing processes in relation to polymer, composite and adhesive materials Qualification of materials and processes to assure they comply with the requirements Assessment of deviations from the specified materials and processes requirements to assure continued airworthiness Support robust, manufacturing process technologies as applied to materials, Collect inputs, related to a task and take it through an identified process to produce an output / deliverable adhering to quality and schedule requirements. Coordination for material obsolescence and REACh activities: identification of arising issues regarding the REACh legislation, providing support and advice locally and to other GKN sites concerning the impact of REACh. Lead small project material obsolescence replacement activities including material investigation, reporting, customer engagement and implementing in to production Preparing and guiding tests/test plans; critical and systematic interpretation and analysis of test data, applying the outcome of tests for substantiation of specification changes. Troubleshooting and production support on Materials Issues (e.g. Composites, polymers, bonding, surface treatments). Contribute to the development of GKN as a 'great place to work', aligned with the core principles - safe, innovative, open & honest, care & respect, and ownership. Profile description: What You'll Bring To help us make a difference, youll bring your passion and talent for what you do along with the following skills, experience, qualifications and attributes: Essential: Composite or Polymer Materials Science or Manufacturing Engineering Degree Experience in Polymer and Composite material science and processing Experience within an industrial engineering discipline, preferably within Aerospace/Automotive/Marine/Energy sectors Experience with quality systems, specifications, standards, etc., with the ability to oversee the broader field Good English language, both verbally and in writing, Desirable: Ability to plan work through formal project management processes, including scheduling and budgeting and lead a team to ensure successful delivery of required outcomes. An awareness of aerospace certification requirements. A higher degree qualification such as a Masters, PhD or EngD within aerospace/automotive/marine/energy sectors Familiarity with REACh environmental legislation The successful candidate should have a broad interest in non-metallic material technologies & testing and characterisation techniques. Youll be able to adapt to changing priorities to meet business priorities handling multiple enquires at once. Your proactive nature will enable you to understand and adapt to new technology areas quickly. Your good communication skills shall enable you to confidently engage with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders, including operations and other business functions. AsSenior Engineer - Materials and Processes, you will be naturally curious and seek to increase/deepen own technical knowledge through study, collaborative working, hypothesis testing and experimentation. Note: Some GKN programmes are subject to regulatory restrictions which may impact certain nationalities. As part of the application process you will be asked to declare when applying for this role. The position requires UK National Security Vetting (UKNSV) Security clearance (SC) due to the nature and responsibilities of the work carried out. In order for us to obtain an SC you usually need to have been resident in the UK for a minimum of 5 years to current date (but we do assess each case individually). We offer: What We'll Offer Once youre on board youll get the following perks and benefits: Competitive salary dependent on experience The opportunity to earn up to 15% bonus Industry Leading Pension Scheme = well match your contributions up to 8% on a 1 : 1.5 basis Life Assurance 8 x salary 185 hours holiday + bank holidays Income protection Shopping discounts Cycle To Work Scheme Employee Assistance Programme Virtual GP Clinic for you and immediate family Free onsite parking Local gym discount Free airport parking Discount with local nursery and preschool childcare setting Enhanced family friendly leave A collaborative, dynamic working environment As well as a competitive package well offer you a world of opportunity. We want to see your career fly! Well support your career progression by providing you with learning and development opportunities. Thats the beauty of being part of a global business, once youre on board you never know where you career journey may take you! Join us and keep the world moving click on the link below to apply A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles weve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. Its a culture that won us The Best Workplace Culture Award. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work. Were also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know. We are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology. ? ? JTRA1_UKTJ

Introduction Saab UK is part of Scandinavia's largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 600 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training. The Role: This role is part of our BlueBear business Unit in Bedfordshire. The Project Manager role will provide strategic oversight for the successful execution and delivery of multiple projects assigned to them. Embracing the experimental nature of Blue Bear, these projects range in size from fast-paced research and rapid prototyping concepts to larger development and system integration projects. Success in this role will be measured against an agreed set of metrics, ensuring all deliverables meet rigorous quality and safety standards while achieving On Time Delivery, Budget Control, and Revenue targets. Key Responsibilities: Project Delivery & Experimentation: Accountable for the delivery of assigned projects (both internally and customer-funded), ensuring the...

Astute's Nuclear Team is partnering with an international player in the nuclear energy market to recruit a Manufacturing Engineer for their facility in Cranfield. The Manufacturing Engineer will provide operational engineering support across current and future project activities within laboratory and workshop facilities. This role focuses on the planning, build, commissioning, maintenance, and operation of R&D test rigs and systems, ensuring delivery meets customer expectations and industry best practice. The Manufacturing Engineer role comes with a salary of around £55,000 dependant on experience as well as an enhanced pension and other brilliant benefits. If you're a Mechanical Engineer, Project Engineer or Manufacturing Engineer with a background in process manufacturing and are looking to work for an organisation at the forefront of exciting new nuclear projects then submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties of the Manufacturing Engineer role Reporting to the Head of Testing & Qualification you will: • Work closely with engineering and project management teams to translate design concepts into fully functional measurement and test systems., • Create and develop process flow diagrams (PFDS), piping & instrumentation diagrams (P&IDS), engineering schematics, work instructions and assembly instructions., • Assemble and install mechanical components, machinery, and equipment...

Introduction Saab UK is part of Scandinavia's largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 600 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training. What you will be part of Saab is a leading defence and security company with an enduring purpose, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 28,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world. Saab designs, manufactures and maintains advanced systems in aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors and underwater systems. Saab is headquartered in Sweden. It has major operations all over the world and is part of the domestic defence capability of several nations. The Role: This role is part of our BlueBear Business Unit. To provide strategic leadership and technical direction for the mechanical engineering department, overseeing the design, development, and delivery of com...

Job Title: Product Support Specialist Location: Unit 1 High Barns Farm, Bedford Road, Roxton, Bedfordshire, MK44 3ET / Hybrid working from home & Mercedes Dealership Job Summary: The Product Support and Aftercare Specialist will aid and assist Service, Sales, Training and Directors to achieve excellent support and aftercare support for our customers and internal departments. Relationships: Directors, Service, Training, Sales Team, and Customers Standard Duties/ Responsibilities: Product Support • Support Sales Department with newly imported vehicles – PDI’s IVA’s vehicle movements., • Working with all chassis manufacturers and dealers to ensure a smooth delivery process., • Support Service Department when required., • Handing new machines over with Sales., • Working at our customer’s sites and in-house demonstrating new and existing products., • Research and development tasks., • Telephone support for customers Aftercare Support • Assist Service Manager where necessary., • Support Training Department., • Support Sales Department – PDI’s etc, • Support Service Department when required., • Handing new machines over with Sales., • Working at our customer’s sites and in-house., • Research and development tasks., • Remedial works with service when required, • Visiting customers helping and advising regarding spare parts., • Complete written and computer-based reports Qualifications/ Experience: At least 3 years’ demonstrable experience working within the suction excavator industry. Performance Standards: Comply with all aspects of the company policies and follow published procedures where applicable. Maintain a culture of best practice within the division by attending training courses, both internal and external when and where required. Skills and Attributes Required: Working as part of a team nationwide, self-motivation and team working are essential. This role involves a high proportion of working alone as well as supporting and being supported by the company’s existing team. Flexibility within this role is paramount, with the ability to adopt working hours to accommodate priorities and/or business requirements. This will involve working throughout the UK with nights away from time to time.

Company Description Stobart(Part of the Culina Group) is a leading ambient transport and logistics business, providing services to many of the UKs best known brands across core consumer and retail sectors. At Culina we have a winning culture, we believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive A place where you're valued, challenged, and inspired! Job Description We are recruiting permanent HGV Class 1 drivers to join us at our depot in Carlisle to support our General Haulage operation, completing store and RDC deliveries across the region. This role is ideal for a HGV driver who takes pride in safe driving, excellent customer service and dependable delivery standards. The roles are full time, working on a permanent basis, with ideal shift patterns available on Days below: Sunday to Thursday Days Tuesday to Saturday Days Friday to Monday Days Shifts typically start between 04:00 and 07:00 . We offer flexibility in shift patterns, so if these start dates and times dont quite suit your availability, let us know what youre looking for, well do our best to accommodate your preferences. Weekend working may be required in line with business demand. Pay Rates: We have increased our pay rates , with rates now ranging from £14.60 to £18.41 per hour , depending on shift giving you even more reason to build your driving career with us. Mon-Fri Days - £14.60 per hour Saturday and Sunday Day Shift - £17.60 per hour Bank Holidays - £18.41 per hour. On top of base salary our HGV Drivers will be entitled to £5 per shift tax-free meal allowance Driver Responsibilities: General Haulage with Curtainside trailers, to Distribution Centres and Stores Collections from Stores to load out to Factories and Distribution Centres Supporting General work, including occasional store deliveries and requirement to load and unload cages Completing all necessary vehicle checks and documentation Maintaining high levels of safety, compliance, and professionalism Working closely with the transport team to ensure smooth operations Adhere to Driver's hours, WTD, and tachograph legislation. Qualifications You should hold a valid C+E Licence and ideally have a minimum of 6 months HGV Class 1 driving experience (We will consider New Pass Drivers) No more than 6 points and no DD/ DR Code convictions. Hold a current valid DCPC & Tacho cards. Understand and able to comply with Drivers hours and WTD legislation. Able to understand and carry out necessary vehicle checks to ensure vehicle safety and able to report defects correctly. Should comply with on-site health and safety requirements. Excellent communication skills. Additional Information As part of our drive to make Stobarta great place to work. We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers. Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives. Our People are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include: 28 Days paid Holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays (An additional 6 days leave after 5 years service) Fully paid Uniform and PPE including gloves and boots Fully paid DCPC training and reimbursement of statutory HGVDriver Medical and Eye Tests up to the value of £100. Life assurance from Day 1. Death in service, 2 x basic salary after 12 months service, as long as youre a pension service member. 25% discount off food at our Truck Stops. Length of Service Recognition Scheme - £250 paid for every Five years service. Access to the Reward Me Now app offering deals and discounts at over 120 brands. Access to Aviva DigiCare+ Workplace, a free to access service, with access to Digital GP Appointments, Mental Health Consultants and annual Health Check. Discounted Gym memberships. TPBN1_UKTJ

Company Description Stobart(Part of the Culina Group) is a leading ambient transport and logistics business, providing services to many of the UKs best known brands across core consumer and retail sectors. At Culina we have a winning culture, we believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive A place where you're valued, challenged, and inspired! Job Description We are recruiting permanent HGV Class 1 drivers to join us at our depot in Carlisle to support our General Haulage operation, completing store and RDC deliveries across the region. This role is ideal for a HGV driver who takes pride in safe driving, excellent customer service and dependable delivery standards. The roles are full time, working on a permanent basis, with ideal shift patterns available on Nights below: Sunday to Thursday Nights Tuesday to Saturday Nights Friday to Monday Nights Shifts typically start between 16:00 and 19:00 . We offer flexibility in shift patterns, so if these start dates and times dont quite suit your availability, let us know what youre looking for, well do our best to accommodate your preferences. Weekend working may be required in line with business demand. Pay Rates: We have increased our pay rates , with rates now ranging from £15.80 to £18.41 per hour , depending on shift giving you even more reason to build your driving career with us. Mon-Fri Nights- £15.80per hour Saturday and Sunday Nights - £18.10per hour Bank Holidays - £18.41 per hour. On top of base salary our HGV Drivers will be entitled to £5 per shift tax-free meal allowance,and £25 per night out tax-free allowance Driver Responsibilities: General Haulage with Curtainside trailers, to Distribution Centres and Stores Collections from Stores to load out to Factories and Distribution Centres Supporting General work, including occasional store deliveries and requirement to load and unload cages Completing all necessary vehicle checks and documentation Maintaining high levels of safety, compliance, and professionalism Working closely with the transport team to ensure smooth operations Adhere to Driver's hours, WTD, and tachograph legislation. Qualifications You should hold a valid C+E Licence and ideally have a minimum of 6 months HGV Class 1 driving experience (We will consider New Pass Drivers) No more than 6 points and no DD/ DR Code convictions. Hold a current valid DCPC & Tacho cards. Understand and able to comply with Drivers hours and WTD legislation. Able to understand and carry out necessary vehicle checks to ensure vehicle safety and able to report defects correctly. Should comply with on-site health and safety requirements. Excellent communication skills. Additional Information As part of our drive to make Stobarta great place to work. We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers. Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives. Our People are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include: 28 Days paid Holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays (An additional 6 days leave after 5 years service) Fully paid Uniform and PPE including gloves and boots Fully paid DCPC training and reimbursement of statutory HGVDriver Medical and Eye Tests up to the value of £100. Life assurance from Day 1. Death in service, 2 x basic salary after 12 months service, as long as youre a pension service member. 25% discount off food at our Truck Stops. Length of Service Recognition Scheme - £250 paid for every Five years service. Access to the Reward Me Now app offering deals and discounts at over 120 brands. Access to Aviva DigiCare+ Workplace, a free to access service, with access to Digital GP Appointments, Mental Health Consultants and annual Health Check. Discounted Gym memberships. TPBN1_UKTJ

Company description: Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities. GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, were inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. Were proud to play a part in protecting the worlds democracies. And were committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees globally, across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the worlds aircraft and engine manufacturers. There are no limits to where you can take your career. Job description: Job Summary Its great to know youre making a difference to the future of aviation! Whatever part you play youll be helping us deliver operational excellence to our customers. Based at our Luton manufacturing plant youll do just that. Established in 1993, GKN Aerospace in Luton is a world leader in commercial and military ice protection systems and transparencies. Offering a full range of capabilities; design, analysis, testing, certification and manufacture of electro-thermal ice protection, military fast jet canopies and flight deck windows to over 20 programmes including: Boeing 787, Dreamliner, Airbus A320, AgustaWestland, AW101, Eurofighter Typhoon and Lockheed, Martin F-22 Raptor. Our customers include Boeing, Airbus, Lockheed Martin, Bell Helicopters, Textron, BAE Systems, Pratt & Whitney, Leonardo. Our Luton site is home to 370+ employees and onsite facilities including onsite parking, food hub and vending machines. As Senior Research Engineer (Process Development) you will draw on your diverse engineering background and product lifecycle awareness to progress a variety of research activity in the TRL1-6 range. You must have sound experience in leading technical work, including budgeting, schedule and risk management. You will be capable of achieving through others internally and externally, and you will be committed to development of your own skills and professional network. Your good communication skills shall enable you to confidently engage with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders. Core operational hours at our Luton site are 07:3016:30, Monday to Thursday, and 07:3012:30 on Fridays. The role requires a willingness to undertake occasional national travel for customer meetings. There is also the opportunity to work from home for up to two days per week, subject to business needs. Job Responsibilities Responsible for the technical delivery of allocated project deliverables, or project work packages, ensuring the research objectives have been satisfied. Support or lead any necessary 'hands on' development test work and development trials that are required to meet your Work Package/Work Stream delivery objectives. Support or lead the design of external work packages to be carried out by third parties to meet project research objectives. Responsible for accurately capturing and recording data and results from test work and development trials. Responsible for raising and issuing high quality and detailed technical documentation. Seek to understand the strategic direction of the target products or manufacturing process technologies being developed within your project(s). Contribute to Technology Development Plans and Technology Business Cases within your project(s). Contribute to multi-year planning and internal/external funding proposals as required. Suggest and explore exploitation routes, aligned with the guidance of the Work Stream Lead. You may support project stakeholder management with internal/external customers, and you may lead management of supply chain partners in some cases. Take an active role in creating a personal development plan linked to GKN's TEF and will be responsible for delivering on agreed objectives supported by your line manager. Ensure EHS policy and process adherence for your activities, and you will contribute to a proactive EHS culture in the wider team. Contribute to the development of GKN as a 'Great Place to Work', aligned with the core principles - safe, innovative, open & honest, care & respect, and ownership. Profile description: What You'll Bring To help us make a difference, youll bring your passion and talent for what you do along with the following skills, experience, qualifications and attributes: Essential: A relevant, accredited Engineering or Science based degree OR relevant industry experience Good general engineering/technology knowledge base and can demonstrate strategic thinking. Experience managing budgets on a work package level or smaller Work Streams. Good working knowledge of general industrial manufacturing processes, and an interest in understanding new and emerging techniques. Good working knowledge of AS9145 APQP/PPAP requirements and tools supporting Zero Defect Manufacturing approaches. Good working knowledge of Lean manufacturing philosophies and Six Sigma / Statistical techniques for process control and problem solving. Logical and methodical approach to work package planning and costing. A strong self-starter, competent to work with general goal-based direction as well as more specific task-based requirements. Experience managing deployed resources (people you lead but you are not their line manager). Experience engaging with production teams and you can identify operational requirements and incorporate in to your project(s) as appropriate and as agreed. Good interpersonal and communication skills, and can confidently translate complex information to a variety of audiences and you are able to represent your project(s) and GKN values in internal/external review meetings Desirable: A higher degree qualification such as a Masters, PhD or EngD Chartered Engineer with a relevant institution Experience in Composite Manufacturing Processes We are looking for people who want to make a difference, talented members with the skills and passions to become the best of the future in what they do. Note: Some GKN programmes are subject to regulatory restrictions which may impact certain nationalities. As part of the application process you will be asked to declare when applying for this role. The position requires UK National Security Vetting (UKNSV) Security clearance (SC) due to the nature and responsibilities of the work carried out. In order for us to obtain an SC you usually need to have been resident in the UK for a minimum of 5 years to current date (but we do assess each case individually). We offer: What We'll Offer Once youre on board youll get the following perks and benefits: Competitive salary dependent on experience The opportunity to earn up to 15% bonus Industry Leading Pension Scheme = well match your contributions up to 8% on a 1 : 1.5 basis Life Assurance 8 x salary 185 hours holiday + bank holidays Income protection Shopping discounts Cycle To Work Scheme Employee Assistance Programme Virtual GP Clinic for you and immediate family Electric Vehicle (EV) salary sacrifice scheme (Insurance, servicing, maintenance, roadside assistance and more included) Free onsite parking Local gym discount Free airport parking Enhanced family friendly leave A collaborative, dynamic working environment As well as a competitive package well offer you a world of opportunity. We want to see your career fly! Well support your career progression by providing you with learning and development opportunities. Thats the beauty of being part of a global business, once youre on board you never know where you career journey may take you! Join us and keep the world moving click on the link below to apply A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles weve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. Its a culture that won us The Best Workplace Culture Award. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work. Were also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know. We are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology. ? JTRA1_UKTJ

Company description: Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities. GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, were inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. Were proud to play a part in protecting the worlds democracies. And were committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees globally, across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the worlds aircraft and engine manufacturers. There are no limits to where you can take your career. Job description: Job Summary GKN Aerospace is an original aerospace innovator. Its great to know youre making a difference to the future of aviation! Whatever part you play youll be helping us deliver operational excellence to our customers. Based at our Luton manufacturing plant youll do just that. Established in 1993, GKN Aerospace in Luton is a world leader in commercial and military ice protection systems and transparencies. Offering a full range of capabilities; design, analysis, testing, certification and manufacture of electro-thermal ice protection, military fast jet canopies and flight deck windows to over 20 programmes including: Boeing 787, Dreamliner, Airbus A320, AgustaWestland, AW101, Eurofighter Typhoon and Lockheed, Martin F-22 Raptor. Our customers include Boeing, Airbus, Lockheed Martin, Bell Helicopters, Textron, BAE Systems, Pratt & Whitney, Leonardo. Our Luton site is home to 370+ employees and onsite facilities including onsite parking, food hub and vending machines. We are seeking a Senior Engineer with a strong Systems Engineering background to join our Luton manufacturing team and contribute to the future of aviation. The Senior Systems Engineer is responsible for developing, integrating, implementing, and verifying technical solutions and associated compliance documentation, ensuring alignment with all applicable customer, regulatory, and airworthiness requirements, while meeting agreed programme, schedule, and manufacturing constraints. This is a very exciting and potentially career defining opportunity. You will be a leading member of the team embarking on a significant and challenging technology development project, where we are developing new Ice Detection Systems for aerospace applications. Our core working hours at the Luton site are 07:3016:30, Monday to Thursday, and 07:3012:30 on Fridays. The role includes occasional national travel to support customer and supplier visits, as well as visits to our Global Technology Centre in Bristol. We also offer a hybrid working arrangement, with the opportunity to work from home for up to two days per week, depending on business needs. Job Responsibilities Quality assurance reviewer of design deliverables created by the GKN Defence - Systems Engineering team Data analysis and reporting into qualification arguments and submissions for GKN Defence avionic, control systems and sub-systems Release of stakeholder and internal technical communications Technical work breakdown of program planning objectives Assure best practice development within systems engineering excellence Mentor and develop systems engineering team members System engineering inputs to technology incubator process Profile description: What You'll Bring To help us make a difference, youll bring your passion and talent for what you do along with the following skills, experience, qualifications and attributes: Essential: HNC, degree or equivalent experience in electrical or systems engineering Significant experience delivering designs for electro-mechanical, sensing OR controller systems within an engineering environment Electronics pcb design experience Proven design and delivery of high quality and reliable systems in a complex regulatory environment (e.g. MIL-STD, TUV cert, etc) Proven track record (minimum 1 project), in compliance planning and verification & validation analysis for product release Advanced experience of the Systems Development Lifecycle process Intermediate experience of requirement decomposition and tools (e.g. DOORS) Intermediate experience defining system / modular architecture Advanced experience developing system control functions & logic models Ability to design and set-up experiments and fixtures for testing CATIA V5 interrogator (minimum) Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications. Essential General Experience: Technical leadership - Ability to mentor develop functional team members Confident presenting technical information to a wider audience including senior stakeholders and internal customers Live the culture of Plan-Do-Check-Act and continuous improvement Hands-on approach Have a real desire to be up close to the components and people that build our systems. Desirable: Working experience delivering system designs using MBSE toolbox (e.g. SysML) Experience in safety assessment software/toolbox FTA and FMEA (e.g. ANSYS Medini, Isograph) Proficiency in multi-domain modelling/simulation packages (e.g. MATLAB, Simulink, Simscape, Amesim) We are looking for people who want to make a difference, talented members with the skills and passions to become the best of the future in what they do. The position requires UK National Security Vetting (UKNSV) Security clearance (SC) due to the nature and responsibilities of the work carried out. In order for us to obtain an SC you usually need to have been resident in the UK for a minimum of 5 years to current date (but we do assess each case individually). Note: Some GKN programmes are subject to regulatory restrictions which may impact certain nationalities. As part of the application process you will be asked to declare when applying for this role. We offer: What We'll Offer Once youre on board youll get the following perks and benefits: Competitive salary dependent on experience The opportunity to earn up to 15% bonus Industry Leading Pension Scheme = well match your contributions up to 8% on a 1 : 1.5 basis Life Assurance 8 x salary 185 hours holiday + bank holidays Income protection Shopping discounts Cycle To Work Scheme Employee Assistance Programme Virtual GP Clinic for you and immediate family Electric Vehicle (EV) salary sacrifice scheme (Insurance, servicing, maintenance, roadside assistance and more included) Free onsite parking Free airport parking Enhanced family friendly leave A collaborative, dynamic working environment As well as a competitive package well offer you a world of opportunity. We want to see your career fly! Well support your career progression by providing you with learning and development opportunities. Thats the beauty of being part of a global business, once youre on board you never know where you career journey may take you! Join us and keep the world moving click on the link below to apply A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles weve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. Its a culture that won us The Best Workplace Culture Award. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work. Were also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know. 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Pay: £46,318.27 - £57,897.84 per year Job Description: Job Title: Registered Manager – Children’s Home 1 year fixed term contract Monday – Friday with on call responsibilities About Us: 5ab Care is a provider of children's residential care services, dedicated to providing high-quality care and support to children and young people. Our focus is on creating a nurturing and supportive environment where children can thrive and achieve their full potential. What we offer: Bonus Scheme up to 10% of annual salary 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays Casual dress Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Employee mentoring programme Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Private dental insurance Private medical insurance Referral programme Store discount Summary: We are seeking an experienced and passionate Registered Manager to oversee our children’s home based in Houghton Conquest, committed to supporting children with emotional and behavioural difficulties. You will be responsible for shaping and delivering the residential home’s Statement of Purpose and managing the team to achieve the same. You will need to provide high quality care services that support the needs of children and young people, to be an advocate for their well-being, and to provide strong motivational leadership to the team. Essential: Level 3 in Residential Childcare Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People’s Services; or equivalent; or a preparedness to work towards the same. Full UK driving licence Significant experience at managerial level in a children’s home Ability to demonstrate reasoning, numeracy, literacy and technology skills to required standard Demonstrate a sound working knowledge of safeguarding Sound knowledge of children’s homes policies and procedures Proven leadership and management abilities Excellent communication skills– both verbally and written Working knowledge of the Care Standards 2000, Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 Good organisation/leadership skills Ability to motivate and influence others Good interpersonal skills Approachable Committed to achieving best outcomes for children Proactive and solution focussed Main responsibilities: To manage a residential home and ensure the efficient operation of the service in accordance with the relevant legislation, procedures, policies and the Statement of Purpose for the home. Responsibility for safeguarding and promoting individual rights; to provide good quality care which is free from oppression and where differences are respected and valued. To produce a development plan for the service that ensures the delivery of high quality, clinically informed practice. To support adults to achieve the highest standards of care for the children and young people. To co-ordinate and monitor casework and administrative functions of the home, and evaluate standards of performance. To assist and supervise in the continual assessment of the needs of the children and young people, and to identify and prepare specific development plans to ensure the most appropriate service provision. To be involved in recruitment of the team including vetting, interviewing, and inducting new employees. To contribute to a comprehensive team training and development programme to enable the service to have available all necessary skills and levels of expertise to meet the needs of the young people. Maintain individual standards through continuous professional development, including keeping a record. Support the team to ensure longevity and good organisation retention. To contribute to the development of appropriate relationships with and between adults, young people and other stakeholders. Liaise with the various internal and external multi-disciplinary teams and commissioning authorities to ensure that the care needs of new and existing children and young people are met. To chair meetings, reviews and discussions as necessary. To ensure professional ethics and behaviour are demonstrated by all adults at all times. Actively co-ordinate the service provision and be a focal point for support, advice, and coaching to all adults within the home. To assist in the management, appraisal, supervision and support of all the residential team. To organise duty rotas in order to ensure that the needs of the young people are always met. To ensure that the company’s financial and administrative procedures are adhered to, and to work within a set budget. Ensure all professional practice and medication processes within the home are conducted in line with legislation. If you are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children and young people – click apply now! 5ab Care are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references

Seeking a Defence Senior Procurement Specialist Engineering full-time (37.5 hours per week) for 3 months+ near Milton Keynes, England. Flexible working options, including 4-day week. This activity is inside IR35 and candidates will be required to work via an Umbrella Company. Job Summary: Focussing on managing supplier delivery, primarily supporting development and production in Armoured Vehicles, Platform Integration, Special Projects and Weapons areas & domains to meet domestic and international programme and business needs. Through a worldwide supply base, although predominantly in the UK, Europe, the Middle East and the US. Success requires experience of working in a functional organisation and a blend of proven skills including relationship building and achievement of deliveries on time and in full, through the ability to successfully negotiate and manage procurements, ranging from simple to complex subcontracts. This will be coupled with effectively working within a multi-disciplinary product team including Engineering, Operations and Quality. The role focusses on supporting a variety of programmes and undertakes activity across multiple categories of goods and services including simple to complex build to print in commodity areas including PCB's, box-builds, cable harnesses, mechanical, COTs and MOTs. Job Responsibility • Own and manage strategic, critical, and tactical supplier relationships to achieve best value and identifying and managing supply chain risks Lead end-to-end sourcing and procurement activities for a range of engineered products, including tenders, RFQs, offer evaluation, negotiation, and contract award. Monitor and manage supplier performance to meet Schedule, Quality, Cost and Technical requirements, implementing corrective actions and improvement plans as required. Act as the primary interface between suppliers and internal customers, ensuring effective communication and issue resolution. Exercise delegated procurement authority, managing supplier agreements and purchase orders in line with governance requirements. Developing and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships, managing expectations, and influencing outcomes at multiple organisational levels Supporting bids, proposals, and review activities by providing supply chain input as required * Driving continuous improvement within procurement and the wider supply chain. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities • Experience procuring complex drawn items (Mechanical Assemblies, PCB-A, Box Build and Cable Harnesses). Ability to successfully manage multiple Strategic, Critical and Tactical supplier relationships to overcome complex schedule and cost challenges. Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively manage stakeholder expectations at a variety of levels. Capable of identifying and mitigating risks by implementing effective mitigation strategies. Excellent commercial skills with the ability to analyse and negotiate best-value agreements. Proven track record of adhering to procurement procedures and processes, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and timely execution of all procurement activities Able to complete work under general direction, independently determining and developing approaches to solutions. * Be an advocate of and has demonstrated the ability to deliver continuous improvement. Additional Requirements: Must be a UK National (due to program security restrictions) Ideally holds UK Government Security Clearance Supply chain experience in the defence environment. Experience leading or supporting Bids and proposals. CIPS

Senior Engineer - .NET / Angular Engineer Bedfordshire - Hybrid - 2 days in Office per week £60k - £80k plus Benefit Permanent role The opportunity: Our client are reshaping the way their industry is run. They have been building a new agile tech platform to make their industry run easier to administer, more responsive to change, and more customer-centric. As they grow their in-house team, they are looking for a senior level software engineer who wants to help us take ownership of our core systems and deliver high-quality software that makes a real impact. This is a brilliant time to join. They have moved away from an outsourced model and established our own internal engineering capability. You'll join the founding team working alongside our Head of Software Engineering and Lead Engineer. There's huge scope to influence how things are built and how we work together. The tech you'll work with: C# and .NET Core Angular for front-end SQL Databases Azure Cloud Power Platform & DynamicsThey don't expect you to be an expert in everything, but expect this role to be more front-end focused with Angular and C#. If you're also curious about back-end and Power Platform, there's a place for you. What you'll be doing: Depending on your level and interests, you could: Build and maintain modern .NET web applications with Angular front ends Collaborate with product managers, designers and data experts to build genuinely useful features Contribute to improving code quality through testing, reviews and CI/CD Help ensure smooth data flow between our portal and Power Platform systems Share your knowledge with others, whether that's mentoring junior devs or learning from others We'd love to hear from you if you: Have strong experience in C#/.NET (and ideally Angular) Enjoy solving problems and working with others to build great products Are curious about the full stack, even if you have a sweet spot Understand the value of agile delivery, testing, and clean code Communicate clearly, especially with non-tech stakeholders Bonus points for: Knowledge of Power Platform or Dynamics 365 Experience with Azure DevOps, CI/CD, trunk-based development Awareness of security best practices Where and how you'll work: Hybrid: We aim for 2 days a week in the office (Sharnbrook, Bedfordshire), 3 days from home Right to work in the UK is required. We're not able to sponsor at this time Why join us now? They are a small team backed by major industry players in their field. You'll work closely with decision-makers and help shape how we scale. They value people who are proactive and team-first. You won't just be writing code; you'll be helping build a culture and essential product that thousands of people will use every day. If that excites you, we'd love to chat. INDIT Planet Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Planet Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Planet Recruitment. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information. Only candidates with the relevant skills and experience will be contacted after application, if you do not hear back from us within 7 days you have unfortunately been unsuccessful in your application. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the position

We are seeking an Interim Procurement Transformation Manager to lead the development and embedding of category management as part of a wider procurement transformation programme. This role focuses on building category management capability from the ground up, helping stakeholders move from reactive purchasing to a more structured, strategic, category-led approach to managing spend and suppliers. Client Details The organisation is a public sector entity. Description Key responsibilities include: Lead the development and implementation of category management across the organisation Work closely with stakeholders to define, build, and embed category strategies Help structure and categorise spend, building category knowledge and insight Develop and introduce category management templates, tools, and best‑practice frameworks Educate and support stakeholders to understand what category management is, why it matters, and how to apply it Support the handover of category management activity into business-as-usual ownership, ensuring sustainability Profile A successful Category Management Transformation Specialist should have: Strong experience in category management and strategic sourcing Proven ability to deliver procurement transformation and embed change Confident engaging, educating, and influencing stakeholders at different levels Experience developing category strategies, frameworks, and ways of working Hands-on, delivery-focused mindset Job Offer Competitive daily rate between £450 - £600 per day inside IR35 dependant on experience. Hybrid working pattern. Interim opportunity for 6 - 12 months

Procurement Manager (Buyer) - Bedford - Up to £55,000 An excellent role for a Procurement Manager to join a thriving and growing multidisciplinary construction business. Our client is an expert in delivering solutions across building, engineering, fit-out, refurbishment, commercial interiors, electrical, AV, and data services. Job Overview The Procurement Manager is responsible for leading and managing the company’s procurement and supply chain activities across all projects and operational areas. The role ensures the efficient, cost-effective, and compliant sourcing of goods, services and subcontracted support, while maintaining strong supplier relationships, driving commercial value and ensuring alignment with internal governance, quality standards, and contractual requirements. Duties and Responsibilities • Develop and implement a structured procurement strategy aligned with business objectives., • Manage supplier relationships, including brokers and direct suppliers, to ensure best value and service., • Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts to drive cost savings and reduce commercial risk., • Work within the existing ISMS supplier framework to ensure compliant supplier selection, onboarding, and ongoing management., • Analyse spend data and identify opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency improvements., • Work closely with estimating and operations teams to support accurate, competitive, and consistent project pricing, • Monitor supplier performance in relation to cost, quality, delivery, and responsiveness, addressing underperformance where required., • Ensure procurement activities comply with internal procedures, governance requirements, and relevant ISO standards (including ISO 9001, 14001, 45001)., • Act as the procurement lead for supplier-related compliance inputs into the ISMS, ensuring risks are identified, escalated, and managed appropriately., • Drive continuous improvement of procurement processes, including automation, reporting, and system enhancements., • Maintain accurate procurement records and reporting to support transparency, auditability, and informed decision-making. Key Behaviours • Commercially driven and results-focused, • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, • Proactive and able to challenge existing ways of working, • Organised with strong attention to detail, • Continuous improvement mindset, • Improved supplier performance and reliability, • Increase use of preferred suppliers, • Improved pricing accuracy in tenders/estimates, • Robust supplier compliance and reduced risk exposure Skills and Experience • Proven experience in procurement, supply chain, or commercial roles, • Strong negotiation and supplier management skills, • Experience working with national supplier networks and/or broker models, • Commercially astute with strong analytical and cost management capability, • Experience implementing procurement processes or frameworks, • Good understanding of compliance and supplier assurance requirements, • Proficient in Microsoft 365 tools (Excel, SharePoint, etc.)

Senior Health and Safety Manager required for a leading national hard facilities management organisation. This is a newly created poisiton and an excellent opportunity for an experienced health and safety professional to take ownership of a regional Health and Safety function supporting a significant education-sector portfolio. This is a hybrid role. You will ideally be located in the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Buckinghamshire or Warwickshire region. You will manage a team of Safety Advisors and Safety Managers who deliver professional Health and Safety support across a range of education clients. The role offers a blend of home working, site visits, and stakeholder engagement, with travel primarily across the South Midlands region and occasional travel further afield. This is an ideal opportunity for an individual looking to influence safety culture, drive continuous improvement, and support operational teams in delivering exceptional compliance standards across a diverse portfolio. Key Responsibilities of a Senior Health and Safety Manager Lead a regional team of Safety Advisors and Safety Managers. Ensure the consistent delivery of Health and Safety support services across multiple education-sector contracts. Provide strategic guidance to operational and senior management teams on health, safety, quality and environmental matters. Drive continual improvement initiatives and promote a positive safety culture throughout the business. Monitor compliance with relevant legislation, industry standards and company procedures. Support the development and implementation of policies, procedures and management systems. Analyse incident trends and performance data to identify improvement opportunities. Conduct audits, inspections and assurance activities as required. Build strong relationships with clients and internal stakeholders. Essential Qualifications NEBOSH Diploma Level 6 in Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent Health and Safety qualification. Full UK Driving Licence. Suitable Experience Significant health and safety management experience within facilities management, property services, construction, engineering, building maintenance or a related environment. Previous experience managing or leading teams of Health & Safety Advisors, Managers or Consultants beneficial. Strong understanding of health and safety legislation and best practice. Experience supporting multi-site operations and geographically dispersed teams beneficial. Proven ability to engage with senior stakeholders and influence operational decision-making. Experience undertaking audits, investigations, risk management and compliance reviews. Knowledge of ISO management systems, including ISO 45001, with exposure to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 desirable. Experience within education, public sector, healthcare, local authority or other compliance-driven environments would be advantageous. A track record of improving safety performance and driving positive cultural change. Personal Attributes Strong leadership and people-management skills. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities. Commercial awareness and pragmatic decision-making. Organised, self-motivated and capable of managing competing priorities. Able to work independently while supporting a wider regional team. Package To £55,000 Basic Salary Company Car or Car Allowance Hybrid Working Enhanced Holiday Allowance Pension Scheme Life Assurance Private Healthcare Options Employee Assistance Programme Professional Development Support Additional Flexible Benefits

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. BlueBear - A Saab Company is a leading autonomy and unmanned systems company. We are continuously innovating within the core area of Autonomy and Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS/UAV) such as autopilots, navigation solutions, mission systems and ground control stations. We are seeking a DevOps Engineer to support the continued evolution of our development and delivery capability across the software team delivering desktop and embedded applications. This role will be instrumental in administering and improving our core engineering tooling, as well as designing and implementing robust CI/CD pipelines that enable efficient, high-quality software delivery. Key Responsibilities: Administer, maintain and improve software development tools including: GitLab JFrog Artifactory Jira/YouTrack Bookstack Etc* Design, implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, TeamCity and be willing to suggest new or improved tools and techniques. • Integrate Artifactory with CI/CD pipelines to manage build artifacts and versioned releases., • Ensure build, test and deployment pipelines are scalable, reliable, and secure., • Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration management processes., • Manage integrations between tooling systems to enable seamless developer workflows * Support software teams in onboarding, troubleshooting, and optimising their development environments., • Monitor, maintain and optimise build infrastructure performance and availability., • Implement best practices in version control, branching strategies, and release management, • Ensure systems meet security, reliability and compliance requirements., • Proactively engage with engineering teams to identify and resolve bottlenecks in the development lifecycle., • Contribute to continuous improvement of DevOps practices across the business., • Document tooling, processes and best practices to ensure knowledge sharing across teams. Qualifications and Skills: • Strong experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins and/or TeamCity., • Experience administering Git-based platforms (e.g. GitLab)., • Experience with artifact repository management (e.g. JFrog Artifactory) and dependency management strategies., • Working knowledge of configuration management tools such as Ansible., • Experience designing and maintaining automated build and deployment pipelines., • Strong understanding of mixed Windows and Linux environments and system administration., • Experience with scripting (e.g. Bash, Python, or similar) for automation. * Understanding of software development lifecycles and DevOps best practices., • Experience with containerisation (e.g. Docker) and/or orchestration concepts., • Strong track record in automating workflows, maintaining developer platforms, and building resilient build and release pipelines., • Familiarity with networking concepts (e.g. TCP/IP) and system integration., • Development in Java and/or C++., • Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to improving systems., • Ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams using. • Experience mentoring or supporting engineering teams. * Understanding of software quality practices (testing, automation, release gating), • Existing SC Clearance would be desirable but not a requirement. 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

Senior Health and Safety Manager required by a leading national hard facilities management organisation. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Health and Safety professional to lead a regional Health and Safety function across a diverse portfolio including corporate environments, energy services, technical facilities, life sciences and manufacturing. This is a hybrid role. The successful candidate will ideally be based in London or the Northern Home Counties. Most of the work will be undertaken across London and the surrounding areas, with some nationwide travel required. You will play a key role in shaping the organisation's Health and Safety strategy, supporting operational teams, and ensuring the highest standards of compliance, governance and continuous improvement are maintained across the business. Key Responsibilities Assisting with the continued development and delivery of the company's Health, Safety and Environmental strategy. Overseeing the appointment and competency of Authorised Persons and providing specialist technical expertise. Providing expert Health and Safety advice and support to operational, engineering and contract management teams. Supporting the development of a team of Health & Safety professionals. Driving a positive safety culture through engagement, coaching and continuous improvement initiatives. Ensuring compliance with UK health and safety legislation and industry best practice. Supporting the mobilisation of new contracts, ensuring robust health and safety arrangements are established from day one. Overseeing accident and incident investigations, identifying root causes and implementing preventative actions. Leading audit and assurance programmes, including ISO 45001, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 compliance activities. Producing and presenting health and safety performance reports to senior stakeholders. Qualifications NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) and Chartered IOSH (or working towards). Full UK Driving Licence. Experience Proven experience in a Health & Safety role within facilities management, mechanical/electrical engineering, or transferable related sector. Strong knowledge of UK health and safety legislation, management systems and compliance frameworks. Experience leading audits, investigations and continuous improvement programmes. Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills. Able to influence and engage people at all levels of the organisation. Fire safety experience and qualifications would be beneficial. This role offers genuine opportunities for career progression, with ongoing professional development and support to achieve further qualifications and enhance your expertise as you advance within the business

HR Assistant Bedford £29,000 - £30,000 (Negotiable) plus excellent benefits 8 Month contract initially Hybrid - 2 days in the office and 3 days working from home. As key member of the HR Shared Services team, you'll deliver a high-quality, customer-focused experience across the full employee lifecycle. Utilising People systems to provide fast, effective support and clear guidance to employees, leaders and candidates. Manage and prioritise HR requests, ensuring efficient delivery in line with KPIs, processes, and procedures. Provide high-quality, customer-focused support via a ticketing system, handling queries and offering guidance across a wide range of HR activities. Support onboarding processes, including issuing contracts and assisting the Talent team as required. Coordinate pre-employment screening. Administer leaver processes. Process employee lifecycle changes within the system. Act as the first point of contact for HR queries. Coach managers on employee relations documentation. Manage employment references. Produce and support HR reporting requests in line with GDPR requirements. Maintain accurate employee data. What are we looking for? Skills/Experience: Experience in a HR Shared Service environment Exemplary customer service skills Experience in working with all levels of leadership Sound knowledge of GDPR requirements Excellent communication skillsPlease be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment. Tate is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Tate is committed to promoting equal opportunities. To ensure that every candidate has the best experience with us, we encourage you to let us know if there are any adjustments we can make during the application or interview process. Your comfort and accessibility are our priority, and we are here to support you every step of the way. Additionally, we value and respect your individuality, and we invite you to share your preferred pronouns in your application

Fire and Security Engineer £35k-£40k doe Based in Bedford My client are seeking a skilled and motivated Fire and Security Engineer to install, service, maintain, and commission fire alarm and electronic security systems across commercial and residential sites. The successful candidate will ensure all systems operate efficiently, comply with relevant regulations, and meet client expectations for safety and reliability. ⸻ Key Responsibilities • Install, commission, and maintain fire alarm systems, intruder alarms, CCTV, and access control systems., • Conduct routine inspections, testing, and preventative maintenance in line with current regulations and standards., • Diagnose faults and carry out timely repairs on fire and security systems., • Complete all required documentation, service reports, and compliance certificates accurately., • Ensure systems comply with relevant standards such as BS 5839 (Fire Alarms) and BS EN 50131 (Intruder Alarms), where applicable., • Provide technical support and guidance to clients on system operation and best practices., • Participate in an on-call rota for emergency call-outs if required., • Maintain a high level of health and safety compliance on all job sites., • Liaise with project managers, contractors, and clients to ensure smooth project delivery. ⸻ Required Skills & Experience • Proven experience working with fire alarm and/or electronic security systems., • Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills., • Knowledge of relevant industry standards and regulations., • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and wiring diagrams., • Good communication and customer service skills., • Full UK driving licence (or relevant local equivalent)., • Ability to work independently and as part of a team. ⸻ Desirable Qualifications • FIA (Fire Industry Association) certification or equivalent., • ECS/CSCS card., • Manufacturer training (e.g.,Pyronix, Honeywell, Texecom, Hikvision, Advanced, etc.). Working Conditions • Field-based role covering commercial, industrial, and residential sites health care, • Occasional out-of-hours work and participation in call-out rota., • Travel required. ⸻ What We Offer • Competitive salary (based on experience)., • Company vehicle and fuel card., • Overtime opportunities., • Pension scheme., • Ongoing training and career development., • Uniform and tools provided. Job Type: Full-time Pay: £35,000.00-£40,000.00 per year If this sounds like you please send George your cv in the first instance