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Join a department that has advanced the use of distributed simulation in weapon system design and development! Make sure to apply quickly in order to maximise your chances of being considered for an interview Read the complete job description below. Salary: Up to £65,000, depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: typically, 3 days per week on-site, due to workload classification Security Clearance: British Citizen Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer... JBLK1_UKTJ

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Electronics Engineer - Graduate Programme 2026 Scroll down to find the complete details of the job offer, including experience required and associated duties and tasks. Salary: £31,500 plus a £3000 joining bonus Dynamic (Hybrid) Working : You'll gain lots of hands on experience in our labs and as such, time onsite is likely to be full time at the start of your programme. Security clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or righ... JBLK1_UKTJ

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a busy Power Electronics Design Team supporting the design of the most cutting edge and exciting projects in the Defence industry. Make sure to apply quickly in order to maximise your chances of being considered for an interview Read the complete job description below. Salary: Circa £35,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 5 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship Restrictions and/or lim... JBLK1_UKTJ

Stevenage Find out more about the daily tasks, overall responsibilities, and required experience for this opportunity by scrolling down now. A fantastic opportunity has arisen within the UK Export Contract Management Team for a motivated, experienced and driven contract manager who will lead and deliver a portfolio of UK export contracts. Salary: Circa £50,000 - £65,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2 - 3 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK na... JBLK1_UKTJ

Apply below after reading through all the details and supporting information regarding this job opportunity. Important: All applicants must be able to obtain Security Clearance and must hold British Nationality as their sole / primary nationality. Working: The role offers flexible working but does require engineers on site for 4/5 days per week and is a on secure site where SC clearance is needed. We have a fantastic opportunity for an Electronics Technician to provide hands-on support to the Electron... JBLK1_UKTJ

We are actively seeking a Health & Safety professional to join the Facilities Management Department! Make sure to apply quickly in order to maximise your chances of being considered for an interview Read the complete job description below. Salary: Circa £40,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 3-4 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance: British Citizen. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all success... JBLK1_UKTJ

Company description: Mller UK & Ireland is wholly owned by the Unternehmensgruppe Theo Mller which employs over 24,000 people throughout Europe. In the UK, Mller develops, manufactures and markets a wide range of branded and private label dairy products made with milk from more than 1,700 British farmers. The Mller brand is ranked at No.7 in The Grocers Top 100 list of Britains Biggest Brands, and is also the 7th most chosen brand in the UK. Job description: We are recruiting for Class 1 Drivers at our HoddesdonDepot within the Muller Milk and Ingredients Distribution Business. This is a great opportunity for drivers who enjoy working for a prestigious logistics company, driving a modern and well maintained fleet of vehicles and who are looking for flexibility in their life, we offer full time work schedules, and no overnights stays. Contract Full Time / Permanent Location -HoddesdonDepot (EN11 0DJ) Rate of Pay Day; Monday - Friday - £16.63 per hour Saturday - £18.71 per hour Sunday - £24.95 per hour Nights (hours worked between 6.00pm and 4.00am); Monday - Friday - £19.00 per hour Saturday - £21.08 per hour Sunday -£27.32 per hour Overtime (hours worked over contracted) - £18.71 per hour New drivers who join our Hoddesdon team will receive a £500 signing on bonus, to be paid upon successful completion of a 12 week probation period. Class 1 Driver Role & Responsibilities Delivering milk products to customer stores and regional distribution centres navigating the complexities in urban driving (our deliveries are within the M25 including Greater London where hazard awareness and dynamic risk assessments are in constant use) Puts safety first and respects all other road users. Diligent in ensuring driver and vehicle checks are completed correctly. Forward thinking, route checks for safety restrictions, planned road works and traffic to ensure your journey will be smooth and efficient. Highly professional in all situations as you are the interface between the business and our customer base. Class 1 DriverKey Skills & Experience HGV Class 1 Licence (LGV Cat C+E) Current CPC and digital driving card No more than 6 minor points on driving licence (No CDs, DDs, DRs or INs) Minimum of 12 months experience required Must be comfortable with the physical nature of the role. Trolleys will be loaded and unloaded by the driver onto the vehicle. An effective team member who works well on their own initiative Demonstrates an excellent attitude to work Self motivated with a positive attitude and extremely reliable Class 1 DriverBenefits A competitive rate of pay and premiums, paid weekly Refer a Friend Scheme - £250 per referral 33 days holiday to increase with service Enhanced family leave policies No overnights stays. X2 Life Assurance Company Pension business will match contributions to 4% of qualifying earnings Free breakfast bar Access to the Mller Rewards discount scheme offering over 800 discounts online and in-store and the potential to make savings across grocery and clothes shopping, holidays, insurance, gifts and more Be provided with a free corporate uniform Free onsite secured colleague car parking #PINKSQUID #DE TPBN1_UKTJ

Stevenage Read the overview of this opportunity to understand what skills, including and relevant soft skills and software package proficiencies, are required. MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. Salary: £42,000 - £60,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2/3 or 4 days per week depending on role due to work classification Security Clearance: British ... JBLK1_UKTJ

Develop your career in a department dedicated to providing a skilled Safety & Reliability capability across MBDA UK whilst working alongside the CAMM project team. All the relevant skills, qualifications and experience that a successful applicant will need are listed in the following description. Salary: Circa £ 60,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 3 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship . Restrictions and/or limit... JBLK1_UKTJ

Mller Milk & Ingredients Distribution (MMID) is the UK's leading producer and distributor of fresh milk, cream, butter, and dairy ingredients. Operating across extensive logistics and manufacturing networks in the country, MMID delivers over 2.6 billion litres of fresh milk annually to more than 5,500 locations across Britain. Our strategically located depots enable us to move milk efficiently from farm to fridge-ensuring freshness, speed, and reliability. MMID is committed to operational excellence , sustainability , and supporting British agriculture , making us a trusted partner in the dairy supply chain. We are recruiting for Class 2 Drivers at our HoddesdonDepot within the Muller Milk and Ingredients Distribution Business. This is a great opportunity for drivers who enjoy working for a prestigious logistics company, driving a modern and well maintained fleet of vehicles and who are looking for flexibility in their life, we offer full time work schedules, and no overnights stays. • Contract - Full Time / Permanent • Location -HoddesdonDepot (EN11 0DJ) • Rate of Pay - £15.83 - £26.01 per hour (dependent on shift pattern) Overtime (hours worked over contracted) - £17.80 per hour New drivers who join our Hoddesdon team will receive a £500 signing on bonus, to be paid upon successful completion of a 12 week probation period. Class 2 Driver Role & Responsibilities Delivering milk products to customer stores and regional distribution centres - navigating the complexities in urban driving (our deliveries are within the M25 including Greater London where hazard awareness and dynamic risk assessments are in constant use) Puts safety first and respects all other road users. Diligent in ensuring driver and vehicle checks are completed correctly. Forward thinking, route checks for safety restrictions, planned road works and traffic to ensure your journey will be smooth and efficient. Highly professional in all situations as you are the interface between the business and our customer base. Class 2 Driver Key Skills & Experience HGV Class 2 Licence (LGV Cat C+E) Current CPC and digital driving card No more than 6 minor points on driving licence (No CDs, DDs, DRs or INs) Minimum of 12 months' experience required Must be comfortable with the physical nature of the role. Trolleys will be loaded and unloaded by the driver onto the vehicle. An effective team member who works well on their own initiative Demonstrates an excellent attitude to work Self - motivated with a positive attitude and extremely reliable Class 2 Driver Benefits A competitive rate of pay and premiums, paid weekly Refer a Friend Scheme - £250 per referral 33 days holiday - to increase with service Enhanced family leave policies No overnights stays. X2 Life Assurance Company Pension - business will match contributions to 4% of qualifying earnings Free breakfast bar Access to the Mller Rewards discount scheme offering over 800 discounts online and in-store and the potential to make savings across grocery and clothes shopping, holidays, insurance, gifts and more Be provided with a free corporate uniform Free onsite secured colleague car parking #PINKSQUID #DE Contact Details: F.A.O. UK Recruitment, Mller UK & Ireland, Shrewsbury Road, Market Drayton, Shropshire, TF9 3SQ Job Segment: Agricultural, Agriculture TPBN1_UKTJ

Join a dynamic team within the UK Support Function and to support the Head of Function/Senior Management and their teams. In addition, you will undertake specific projects/responsibilities for the management team. Check you match the skill requirements for this role, as well as associated experience, then apply with your CV below. Salary: Circa £28,000 depending on experience Location: Stevenage Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2-3 days per week on-site due to workload classification. Security Clearance: British Citizen or ... JBLK1_UKTJ

Job Description Electronics Engineer - Undergraduate Placement 2026 All potential candidates should read through the following details of this job with care before making an application. Salary: £23,495 Location: Stevenage Dynamic (hybrid) Working: You can expect to be onsite around 3-4 days per week. Security clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates ... ZIPC1_UKTJ

Customer Support and Services Engineer - Summer Placement 2026 Scroll down to find the complete details of the job offer, including experience required and associated duties and tasks. CSS UK are a customer focused, customer facing organisation spending much of our time working with users ensuring our products are ready for action when required. Salary: £23,495 pro-rated Dynamic (Hybrid) Working: 2-5 days per week on-site due to workload classification, variable. Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national ... JBLK1_UKTJ

Stevenage Ready to make your application Please do read through the description at least once before clicking on Apply. MBDA are currently undertaking a transformation programme to move to SAP S/4HANA. This is a key role owning the access control and security of this system Salary: Circa £65,000 dependent on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 1-2 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship Restrictions and/or limita... JBLK1_UKTJ

Stevenage You can get further details about the nature of this opening, and what is expected from applicants, by reading the below. The Future Combat Air System (FCAS) is one of the largest, most exciting and challenging programmes within Defence - to design and deliver a Future Combat Air Programme for the RAF in record time. Salary: Up to £65,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 3days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with Briti... JBLK1_UKTJ

Stevenage Read the overview of this opportunity to understand what skills, including and relevant soft skills and software package proficiencies, are required. Salary: £70,000 - £80,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2 - 3 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HM... JBLK1_UKTJ

Stevenage The full job description covers all associated skills, previous experience, and any qualifications that applicants are expected to have. Software Engineering Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship 2026 Salary: £18,750 plus a £3000 joining bonus Work Location: MBDA Stevenage or Bristol or Bolton Learning Provider Location: CranfieldMK:U in Milton Keynes (for Stevenage), University College Weston -Winter Gardens (for Bristol) & Manchester Metropolitan University (for Bolton) Security clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national wit... JBLK1_UKTJ

Operational Analyst - Undergraduate Placement 2026 Scroll down to find the complete details of the job offer, including experience required and associated duties and tasks. Operational Analysis is a scientific approach to problem solving by applying analytical methods and tools in order to support and improve decision-making. Salary: £23,495 Dynamic (Hybrid) Working: 3-5 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions an... JBLK1_UKTJ

Stevenage Check all associated application documentation thoroughly before clicking on the apply button at the bottom of this description. Software Engineer - Undergraduate Placement 2026 Salary: £23,495 Dynamic (Hybrid) Working: 4-5 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need... JBLK1_UKTJ

Stevenage Ready to make your application Please do read through the description at least once before clicking on Apply. Fantastic opportunity to take ownership of manufacturing engineering processes and equipment to make improvements to production whilst developing new skills and techniques. Salary: Circa £44,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 4-5 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance: British Citizen only. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to natio... JBLK1_UKTJ

Stevenage Find out more about the daily tasks, overall responsibilities, and required experience for this opportunity by scrolling down now. We have a great opportunity for a skilled and adaptable Verification and Validation (V&V) Test Engineer to join our Real-Time Embedded software department! Salary: Circa £64,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: typically, 4 days per week on-site, due to workload classification Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship Restrictions an... JBLK1_UKTJ

Stevenage Scroll down to find the complete details of the job offer, including experience required and associated duties and tasks. MBDA has a fantastic opportunity for you to work in an UKAS/ISO 17025 environmental test laboratory on a variety of projects that will stretch your skills and imagination as an engineer. Salary: Circa £50,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 5 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citize... JBLK1_UKTJ

Company description: Mller UK & Ireland is wholly owned by the Unternehmensgruppe Theo Mller which employs over 24,000 people throughout Europe. In the UK, Mller develops, manufactures and markets a wide range of branded and private label dairy products made with milk from more than 1,700 British farmers. The Mller brand is ranked at No.7 in The Grocers Top 100 list of Britains Biggest Brands, and is also the 7th most chosen brand in the UK. Job description: We are recruiting for Class 1 Drivers at our HoddesdonDepot within the Muller Milk and Ingredients Distribution Business. This is a great opportunity for drivers who enjoy working for a prestigious logistics company, driving a modern and well maintained fleet of vehicles and who are looking for flexibility in their life, we offer full time work schedules, and no overnights stays. Contract Full Time / Permanent Location -HoddesdonDepot (EN11 0DJ) Rate of Pay Day; Monday - Friday - £16.63 per hour Saturday - £18.71 per hour Sunday - £24.95 per hour Nights (hours worked between 6.00pm and 4.00am); Monday - Friday - £19.00 per hour Saturday - £21.08 per hour Sunday -£27.32 per hour Overtime (hours worked over contracted) - £18.71 per hour New drivers who join our Hoddesdon team will receive a £500 signing on bonus, to be paid upon successful completion of a 12 week probation period. Class 1 Driver Role & Responsibilities Delivering milk products to customer stores and regional distribution centres navigating the complexities in urban driving (our deliveries are within the M25 including Greater London where hazard awareness and dynamic risk assessments are in constant use) Puts safety first and respects all other road users. Diligent in ensuring driver and vehicle checks are completed correctly. Forward thinking, route checks for safety restrictions, planned road works and traffic to ensure your journey will be smooth and efficient. Highly professional in all situations as you are the interface between the business and our customer base. Class 1 DriverKey Skills & Experience HGV Class 1 Licence (LGV Cat CE) Current CPC and digital driving card No more than 6 minor points on driving licence (No CDs, DDs, DRs or INs) Minimum of 12 months experience required Must be comfortable with the physical nature of the role. Trolleys will be loaded and unloaded by the driver onto the vehicle. An effective team member who works well on their own initiative Demonstrates an excellent attitude to work Self motivated with a positive attitude and extremely reliable Class 1 DriverBenefits A competitive rate of pay and premiums, paid weekly Refer a Friend Scheme - £250 per referral 33 days holiday to increase with service Enhanced family leave policies No overnights stays. X2 Life Assurance Company Pension business will match contributions to 4% of qualifying earnings Free breakfast bar Access to the Mller Rewards discount scheme offering over 800 discounts online and in-store and the potential to make savings across grocery and clothes shopping, holidays, insurance, gifts and more Be provided with a free corporate uniform Free onsite secured colleague car parking PINKSQUID DE

This role provides a valuable and technically challenging opportunity to work in a modern defence manufacturing environment, providing essential and decisive military capability to our UK customer and their allies. If you are interested in applying for this job, please make sure you meet the following requirements as listed below. Salary: Circa £45,500 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 4-5 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national w Please click on the apply button to read the full job description

Engineering Level 4 Higher Apprenticeship 2026 Apply now, read the job details by scrolling down Double check you have the necessary skills before sending an application. Salary: £18,750 plus a £3,000 joining bonus Work Location: MBDA Stevenage Learning Provider Location: Cambridge Regional College, Cambridge Campus Security clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, a Please click on the apply button to read the full job description

Mechanical Architect Engineer (Mechanical) - Undergraduate Placement 2026 Interested in this role You can find all the relevant information in the description below. We're looking for curious minds and fresh perspectives, launch your career with us as a Undergraduate Mechanical Architect and help design systems that shape our future. Salary: £23,495 Dynamic (Hybrid) Working: 3-4 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national wit Please click on the apply button to read the full job description

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced embedded software leader to join our Real Time Actuation Software Group! Do not wait to apply after reading this description a high application volume is expected for this opportunity. Salary: Circa £72,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 4 to 5 days per week on-site, due to workload classification Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or r Please click on the apply button to read the full job description

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a senior engineer to exploit their safety, reliability and system engineering skills to influence aspects of technically sophisticated and exciting products. Before applying for this role, please read the following information about this opportunity found below. Salary: Circa £60,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 3 days per week onsite due to workload classification Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizens Please click on the apply button to read the full job description

Integration & Systems Validation Engineer - Summer Placement 2026 Scroll down for a complete overview of what this job will require Are you the right candidate for this opportunity MBDA develop some of the world's highest performing weapon systems; but how do we demonstrate and prove this? This is the challenge that Integration and Systems Validation (ISV) are responsible for. Salary: £23,495 pro-rated Dynamic (Hybrid) Working: 4-5 days per week on site due to workload classification Security Clearance: British Ci Please click on the apply button to read the full job description

An exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Manufacturing Technician to join team in a fast-paced, friendly and inclusive, busy workshop based at our Stevenage site. If the following job requirements and experience match your skills, please ensure you apply promptly. Salary: Circa £43,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 5 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship Restrictions and/or limitation Please click on the apply button to read the full job description

Check below to see if you have what is needed for this opportunity, and if so, make an application asap. Important: All applicants must be able to obtain Security Clearance and must hold British Nationality as their sole / primary nationality. Working: The role offers flexible working but does require engineers on site for 4/5 days per week and is a on secure site where SC clearance is needed. A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Test Development Engineer to contribute to the design, integrati Please click on the apply button to read the full job description

Electronics Design Engineer Analogue & Digital Location: Stevenage (Hybrid 23 days on-site) Remember to check your CV before applying Also, ensure you read through all the requirements related to this role. Salary: £42,000 £48,000 + Bonus + Benefits Security Clearance Required: British Citizen or Dual UK National About the Role A leading defence technology organisation is seeking an experienced Electronics Design Engineer to join their Analogue and Digital Capability Group. This role involves hands-on design and Please click on the apply button to read the full job description

Stevenage If you want to know about the requirements for this role, read on for all the relevant information. We have a fantastic opportunity for you to join our Electro-Optical (EO) Seekers & Sensors Department within our EO Technologies Team as an EO Technologist. Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: Minimum of 1-2 days per week on-site Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship . Restrictions and/or limitations re Please click on the apply button to read the full job description

This is a fantastic role for a Software Architect or someone with strong software design skills looking to take the next jump in their career to becoming a Software Architect! If you are interested in applying for this job, please make sure you meet the following requirements as listed below. Salary: up to circa £80,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: typically 3 to 4 days per week on-site, due to workload classification Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizen Please click on the apply button to read the full job description

Reliability Engineer Salary: Up to £60,000 (DOE) The experience expected from applicants, as well as additional skills and qualifications needed for this job are listed below. Working Model: Hybrid (23 days per week on-site) Security Clearance: Must be a British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Please note: Restrictions related to nationality and/or right-to-work may apply. Successful candidates will be required to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) checks. About the Opportunity An exci Please click on the apply button to read the full job description

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