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Manufacturing Engineer Location: Near Stevenage Salary: Up to £55k + Bonus + Benefits Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time (On-site) Company: Global Engineering & Manufacturing Leader About the Manufacutring Engineer Role Join a world-class manufacturing environment as a Manufacturing Engineer, driving operational excellence and eliminating inefficiencies across production processes. Responsibilities of Manufacturing Engineer • Lead Continuous Improvement projects using Lean tools: Kaizen, SMED, Six Sigma, 5S, 8D, Value Stream Mapping, • Develop and optimise manufacturing processes to meet quality standards, • Implement robust process controls and error-proofing solutions, • Support new product development from concept to launch, • Specify and validate equipment, tooling, and fixtures, • Drive cost reduction through process optimisation and value engineering, • Prepare CapEx reports with justification and cost analysis, • HND/Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing or Industrial preferred), • Experience in high-volume manufacturing (automotive or similar), • Practical exposure to Lean methodologies and problem-solving tools, • Knowledge of automated assembly systems, tooling and test equipment, • Ability to interpret engineering drawings, • Six Sigma Green/Black Belt advantageous Benefits Up to £55,000 + Annual Bonus + Pension + Life Cover + 25 days holiday + Additional Holiday Scheme + Flexible Working Hours. Commutable from: Luton, Bedford, St Neots, Biggleswade, Hitchin, Milton Keynes, Cambridge, St Albans, Hemel Hempstead, Royston, Stevenage, Letchworth Garden City. Apply now to join a global leader in engineering and manufacturing and play a key role in shaping operational excellence. Keywords: Manufacturing Engineer, Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, SMED, Six Sigma, Value Stream Mapping, Process Improvement, Automotive Manufacturing, High Volume Production, CapEx Projects, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Process Optimisation, Cost Reduction, Error Proofing, Automated Assembly Systems, Tooling, Fixtures, Engineering Drawings, Green Belt, Black Belt, Stevenage Jobs, Hertfordshire Engineering Jobs. Desired Skills and Experience Continuous Improvement Engineer, Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, SMED, Six Sigma, Value Stream Mapping, Process Improvement, Operational Excellence, Manufacturing Engineer, Automotive Manufacturing, High Volume Production, CapEx Projects, Capital Investment, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Process Optimisation, Cost Reduction, Error Proofing, Automated Assembly Systems, Tooling, Fixtures, Engineering Drawings, Green Belt, Black Belt, Stevenage Jobs, Hertfordshire Engineering Jobs, Global Engineering Company. To find out more about Progressive please visit ___ Progressive Recruitment, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom| Partnership Number | OC387148 England and Wales

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Supplier Development Manager to join a growing Sub-Assemblies team as part of the Industrial Policy, Supply Chain and Procurement (ISP) function. This role supports the ramp-up of critical deliveries and will be instrumental in ensuring supplier capability, performance and risk management across a diverse and evolving portfolio. Working across programmes and technologies, the successful candidate will take a lead role in supplier engagement, capacity assessment and driving performance improvements. Key Responsibilities: • Ensure supplier performance and capability through effective development, risk mitigation and continuous improvement activities., • Lead capacity audits to identify bottlenecks, assess sub-tier risks, and create comprehensive industrial capability views., • Manage a portfolio of suppliers, reporting performance and risks to the wider project teams., • Develop and validate process flows and lead time analyses to support future delivery requirements., • Apply lean methodologies and structured problem-solving tools (e.g. DMAIC) to improve supplier performance in quality and delivery., • Deliver succinct executive summaries and contribute to wider departmental improvement initiatives. The successful candidate will have: • A background in supply chain or supplier development within Aerospace, Defence or Manufacturing., • Proven experience managing and improving supplier delivery and quality performance., • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify, escalate and mitigate supply chain risks., • Competence in supplier engagement, process mapping, lead time analysis and capacity planning., • Excellent communication skills and stakeholder management experience across internal and external interfaces., • An understanding of working in complex technical environments, with adaptability to evolving priorities. This position offers a lucrative benefits package, which includes but is not limited to: • Bonus scheme (based on company performance), • Annual pay and promotion reviews (based on personal performance), • Overtime paid at an enhanced rate, • Flexi-Leave (of up to 15 days), • Pension scheme (total contribution of up to 14%), • Subsidised site facilities and restaurants, • Free parking, • Excellent career progression and training / development opportunities If this role looks like your next challenge, please contact Keelan ASAP or apply via this advert! Please note: Due to the nature of the client’s business, only candidates who currently hold full British Citizenship (without limitations) or Dual UK nationality will be considered. We endeavour to reply to every candidate, every time, but if you haven’t heard back within 10 days, please understand that you have unfortunately been unsuccessful for this position, or the position has been filled. Please call the office or send an email to discuss other potential opportunities.

Site Name: UK - Hertfordshire - Stevenage Posted Date: Dec 12 2025 An outstanding opportunity is available for a talented individual to join the R&D HR team as an HR Business Partner. This is a critical global role as it provides HR Business Partnering for Research Technologies and AI/ML, to the delivery of the R&D strategy. This role will provide YOU the opportunity to support and lead key activities to progress YOUR career. These responsibilities include: • Leading and Delivering Change: Understand current and future needs of the business. Use data and systemic thinking to diagnose key opportunities for change. Formulate integrated solutions designed to help employees embrace and embed change, while achieving the desired business outcomes. Drive effective delivery of diverse change projects (i.e. complex and global change projects, workforce restructuring, etc.) in support of the business’s strategic agenda. Champion and influence senior leaders to effectively lead change., • Business Acumen: Apply knowledge and insights on the internal and external business environment in the context of HR activity to improve business performance. Leverage understanding of the bottom-line impact of HR initiatives to prioritises on the basis of strategic impact, cost, risk, and short vs. long term trade-offs. Identify issues and opportunities for business improvements in a people context., • Culture Development: Coach and influence leaders to develop and enhance engagement strategies tied to business and cultural priorities. Develop leaders’ capability to understand how they impact and shift the culture. Ensure they are creating a diverse and inclusive environment., • Organisational Design and Development: Partner with the business to identify opportunities within their lines to improve organization effectiveness. Use data and analytics to understand the business, identify opportunities for improvement, assess potential solutions and monitor achievement of benefits., • Workforce and Strategic Capability Planning: Apply business insight to diagnose present and future capability gaps. Support the development and implementation of optimal workforce plans focused on key strategic capabilities required to drive the business., • Succession planning and Talent Management: Coach leaders to identify, manage and retain a strong talent pipeline. Coach and challenge Sr. leaders to embed best practices and effective succession planning processes. Align succession planning and talent management to the overall workforce strategy. Improve leaders’ ability to develop employees to reach their full potential regardless of background or differences., • HR Governance and Risk Management: Apply knowledge of operating principles and policies to HR activity to ensure risks are mitigated. Manage escalations and support the business to create a positive employee environment. Escalate appropriately and partner with the Employee Response Center to resolve high risk issues and implement strategies to reduce such issues. Ensure inappropriate behaviors are dealt with in a direct, challenging and tough-minded manner., • Reward and Retention Strategy: In partnership with Reward experts, apply business acumen and sound judgement within the context of GSK reward strategy to develop and deliver plans which enable the delivery of business priorities. Coach and influence senior leaders to differentiate and reward individuals commensurate with their value and contributions to the business. Why you? Basic Qualifications: • University/college Diploma or Degree (Human Resources, Business) with demonstrable experience in a HR role with business partnering experience, • Strong HR Generalist experience, • Experience in and strong understanding of the global consultation landscape and process, • Hands-on experience with supporting transformation changes, • Experience coaching others to deliver complex cultural change agendas, • Experience delivering interventions across a range of HR activities including leadership development, talent management, building high performing teams, capability builds and performance management, • Ability to leverage data and analytics to draw insights and recommend actions, • Experience recruiting, onboarding, coaching and counseling senior leaders, • Prior experience in a large, complex organisation Preferred Qualifications: • Ability to work in a highly complex and matrix landscape, involving diverse cultures and different geographies, • Skilled in process excellence and passion for continuous improvement, • Strong decision making based upon sound flexible thinking and calculated risk, • Able to take responsibility to deliver against demanding projects or initiatives to meet criteria of time, cost, quality and performance, • Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills, • Strong project management skills Closing date for applications: 5th January 2026 Please note: As we approach the holiday season, our recruitment team and hiring managers will have limited availability between now and early January. We encourage you to apply and will review all applications, however response times will be longer than usual, and interviews will be scheduled after the New Year. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to connecting soon! Why GSK? Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, as a successful, growing company where people can thrive. We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases – to impact health at scale. 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World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage and Bolton is currently looking to recruit a UK Environmental Sustainability Lead. Rate: £70.00 per hour Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at time and a quarter Location: Stevenage or Bolton depending on your preference Hybrid / Remote working: The role will be a mix of onsite (likely 3 days per week) and remote working Duration: 12 Months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter. IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Interview process: One stage video interview UK Environmental Sustainability Lead Job Description: Defence is necessary for peaceful prosperity. By doing business responsibly, the company supports their people, local communities and our planet. The company has a Strategy for ESG, Sustainability and Social Value, and is seeking an experienced and practical environmental professional, to lead delivery and reporting of environmental improvements across the business. Youll be responsible for shaping business-focused activities around scope 3 greenhouse emissions (particularly in relation to our current emission hotspots of waste, business travel, employee commuting and homeworking, transportation and distribution), enhancing biodiversity on our sites, and making other workplace-based environmental improvements. Youll lead, influence and work with ESG team members, and colleagues in teams across the wider business (such as Facilities Management, Safety Health and Environment, Sustainable Procurement, Travel, Site Management, Engineering) to deliver them. Youll understand how to turn activity into outputs and positive outcomes. Youll be experienced in driving change and delivering improvements that support both sustainability and wider business performance. Furthermore, you will be responsible for the preparation of corporate reporting required to comply with UK legislation and regulation, and customer requirements. Currently, this is primarily the companys Climate-related Financial Disclosure and Carbon Reduction Plan. Theres an international dimension to this role, too. Youll work with peers in our Group and sister companies in France, Italy and Germany, as we respond to EU requirements to address sustainability risk, performance and reporting. This will likely require an extension to current scope 3 activities. What we're looking for from you: Being a catalyst for change, with a track-record in shaping and delivering practical and business-appropriate solutions that drive both environmental and business improvements. Behaviours that align with our values of team spirit, commitment, integrity, passion and innovation. Environmental management knowledge and skills equivalent to, or higher than, Institute of Sustainability and Environmental Professionals (ISEP, formerly IEMA) Full Membership level (MISEP) Effective stakeholder engagement, with colleagues at all level of the business. Commitment to self-development and continuous improvement. Demonstrable, relevant experience in a large company or organisation. Skills and Experience required: Environmental management Carbon management Greenhouse gas Reporting Improvement Technical knowledge but also someone who can drive improvement / get stuck in and put programs in place with stakeholders and teams that will improve the business. Not someone who will sit back and tell someone what to do want someone to go out there and make sure these changes are happening ISEP Member or experience to full member TPBN1_UKTJ

Stevenage Defence is necessary for peaceful prosperity. By doing business responsibly, MBDA UK supports our people, local communities and our planet. MBDA UK has a Strategy for ESG, Sustainability and Social Value, and is seeking an experienced and practical environmental professional, to lead delivery and reporting of environmental improvements across the business. Salary : Circa £70,000 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 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 HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company Bonus: Bonus of up to 27% of base salary Car allowance: £300 per monthly allowance Private Medical Insurance: Company funded for individual cover Pension : maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments Facilities : Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more... The Opportunity You'll be responsible for shaping business-focused activities around scope 3 greenhouse emissions (particularly in relation to our current emission 'hotspots' of waste, business travel, employee commuting and homeworking, transportation and distribution), enhancing biodiversity on our sites, and making other workplace-based environmental improvements. You'll lead, influence and work with ESG team members, and colleagues in teams across the wider business (such as Facilities Management, Safety Health and Environment, Sustainable Procurement, Travel, Site Management, Engineering) to deliver them. You'll understand how to turn activity into outputs and positive outcomes. You'll be experienced in driving change and delivering improvements that support both sustainability and wider business performance. Furthermore, you will be responsible for the preparation of corporate reporting required to comply with UK legislation and regulation, and customer requirements. Currently, this is primarily the company's Climate-related Financial Disclosure and Carbon Reduction Plan. There's an international dimension to this role, too. You'll work with peers in our Group and sister companies in France, Italy and Germany, as we respond to EU requirements to address sustainability risk, performance and reporting. This will likely require an extension to current scope 3 activities. What we're looking for from you: Being a catalyst for change, with a track-record in shaping and delivering practical and business-appropriate solutions that drive both environmental and business improvements. Behaviours that align with our values of team spirit, commitment, integrity, passion and innovation. Environmental management knowledge and skills equivalent to, or higher than, Institute of Sustainability and Environmental Professionals (ISEP, formerly IEMA) Full Membership level (MISEP) Effective stakeholder engagement, with colleagues at all level of the business. Commitment to self-development and continuous improvement. Demonstrable, relevant experience in a large company or organisation. You'll report into the MBDA Head of UK Sustainability and Social Value, and work closely with team colleagues including a Sustainability Project Manager, Energy Manager (who manages energy efficiency and scope 1 and 2 emissions) and sustainability leads in Greater Engineering and Procurement. Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given 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. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more... We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X (@MBDA_UK), Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information. #LI-AB1 TPBN1_UKTJ

About MIB At MIB our people are passionate about making roads safer by getting uninsured and hit-and-run drivers off our roads. Working in partnership with the Police, Insurers and Government our collective aim is to make it a thing of the past but, until that’s accomplished, we’re here to compensate victims quickly, fairly and compassionately. Last year we helped more than 34,000 people struck by uninsured and hit-and-run drivers and paid over £400 million in compensation to support victims rebuild their lives. About the role • Support the business to adopt and embed the TPRM framework., • Deliver first-class Procurement services to assigned business areas that meet the needs of the MIB., • Support the implementation and ongoing operation of the TPRM framework at MIB, as a comprehensive approach to managing risk and driving value from our key third party service providers., • Support the development of a Procurement and Third-Party Management policy framework, ensuring the documentation is reviewed and updated on an ongoing basis as required., • Support to develop and deliver TPRM training materials, workshops and training sessions across the business., • Partner with Third Party Accountable Executives (TPAE) and Third-Party Relationship Owners (TPRO) to define a collaborative approach to sourcing and ongoing third party management for assigned business areas, ensuring roles and responsibilities are clearly documented and understood., • Lead the delivery of end-to-end Procurement activity for assigned business areas, including sourcing approach, pre-qualification, tender, negotiation, preparation of contract, due diligence, onboarding, renewals and offboarding., • Work collaboratively with Legal to ensure contractual documentation is drafted to contain adequate and appropriate commercial structure, all required clauses to ensure legal and regulatory compliance, and third-party performance criteria to drive delivery aligned to business needs., • Provide third party management support to TPROs and TPAEs in assigned business areas in line with the TPRM framework. Level of support will vary according to the criticality of the third-party relationship. The Lead may be required to provide lighter-touch support for medium and low risk third party engagements but may be required to lead third party management activities for critical and high risk third parties., • Third party management activities include (but are not limited to) conducting supplier introductory meetings and performance reviews, monitoring supplier performance against key performance indicators (KPIs) and service level agreements (SLAs), identifying areas for improvement, addressing performance issues and agreeing improvement actions, supplier issue resolution, performance recovery and exit-planning activities., • Contribute to the delivery of cost reductions, efficiencies and value opportunities through delivery of Procurement and third-party management activities., • Build and maintain excellent relationships with internal stakeholders throughout the business, including those at a senior leadership level., • Provide Procurement and Third-Party Management SME inputs, strategic commercial advice and challenge at a senior leadership level., • Provide peer-to-peer guidance, challenge and support to the central team in their delivery of Procurement services and Third-Party management support to the business., • Work with Finance business partners to produce accurate budgets, forecasts and supplier spend analysis, as required., • Support to develop and maintain an external network of Procurement and Third-Party Management contacts to develop category expertise, drive market insight, leverage market commercial power and bring technical and/or industry subject matter expertise back into MIB., • Procurement and third-party management experience in a fast-paced organisation., • Commercially astute, financially literate and legally competent to negotiate and draft complex supplier contracts., • Strong influencing and stakeholder management skills, with a proven ability to build constructive working relationships with suppliers, negotiating to deliver results, enforcing contractual obligations and achieving cost savings and improvements., • Highly credible and collaborative team member, comfortable to challenge, and with excellent influencing skills and the gravitas to establish trust and confidence of senior stakeholders (TPAEs and TPROs) at senior management level., • Excellent presentation and communication skills, both written and verbal, with an ability to translate complex technical subject matter into clear, concise and impactful information that drives the right decisions., • Sector experience of insurance and/or financial services is highly desirable. IT kit supplied to you £320 (before tax) start up allowance Hybrid working (2 days in the office per week) from our Milton Keynes office, MK14 Other Benefits include: Contributory Group Stakeholder Personal pension scheme Life Assurance Employee Incentive Scheme 2x days holiday (plus public holidays) Holiday purchase scheme Sports and Social Club 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme Free access to online tools to support mental and physical health Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave 1 volunteer day each year and charity matched funding scheme We believe in a workplace where everyone can be themselves. Through our different ideas, personalities and experiences, we redefine what is possible every day. And regardless of your colour, age, race, gender, sexual orientation or anything else you consider yourself to be, there is a place for you at MIB. A place where you can bring your best self to work every day. So, if you think big, love a challenge and want to make a difference to people’s lives, we want to hear from you.

Engineer including supply chain or manufacturing experience (Ideally defence, automotive or aerospace experience) Quality professional, experienced in process-based integrated management systems & business improvement within engineering / manufacturing / supply chain environments Strong NPI & Produc

Stevenage An opportunity has arisen to join the Data Link Systems team within the Seekers and Data Link Systems directorate as Systems Engineering Lead.Increase your chances of reaching the interview stage by reading the complete job description and applying promptly.The role will involve supporting projects in their use of current and emerging systems engineering processes, methods and tools, whilst concurrently being actively involved in developing and promoting best practice usage to improve efficiency and consistency across UK projects.Job Title: Data Link Systems- Systems Engineering Lead- Datalink Systems Salary : Circa £ 65,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working : Balance of on-site/off-site working open to discussion, part time can be considered 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 successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.What we can offer you: Company Bonus: Bonus of up to 21% of base salary Pension : maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments Facilities : Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more The opportunity: We are looking for a Systems Engineering Lead to promote and drive best practice across the Data Link Systems group.You will shape how we approach our programmes, considering the needs and expectations of customers, the capability of technology and third party suppliers.Day to day youll be key in providing education, training and consultancy style, system design support to key programmes, tailored to their needs to ensure maximum benefit is obtained from best practice use.Within this role you will be involved in supporting the development of team members as they build their Systems Engineering knowledge- assessing core Systems Engineering techniques, developing and delivering process improvement and behavioural change to teams.Within in this you will also ensure consideration of a full lifecycle approach to the design of systems into programme teams.Influencing the Systems Engineering approach of new business, supporting established programmes in tailoring process, and shaping the direction during transitions between phases.Youll be working with our key partners in MBDA UK (programmes and departments) to improve how we collaborate from a systems engineering viewpoint, to achieve our goals as efficiently as possible, along with engaging with stakeholders across all MBDA National sites (e.g.MBDA France, Italy, etc.) to align processes and approaches.What were looking for from you: Broad Systems Engineering experience covering the full life cycle.An individual with an understanding of state of the art Systems Engineering methods and their application in the domain i.e.experience of lifecycle issues on major projects.Ability to understand and implement MBSE (Model Based Systems Engineering) methodologies into practicing programmes.Capable of working autonomously and proactively, dealing with multiple issues, tasks and priorities concurrently.Stake holder management experience.Experience of systems architecture design.Experience supporting colleagues development.Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given.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.We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. xjlbheb Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X (@MBDAUK), Instagram (MBDAUK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.LI-SF1d02fcfcb-6df4-40ee-95cf-3eb059ce3173

Test Equipment Architect Location: Stevenage Salary : Up to £60,000 depending on experience Headline Benefits: A bonus of up to £2,500, Paid Overtime, Strong pension,25 days annual leave with the option to accrue 15 additional days flexi leave, enhanced parental leave.Want to make an application Make sure your CV is up to date, then read the following job specs carefully before applying.Were working with an award-winning, world-leading, technical & scientific engineering organisation, with sites across Europe, that have an exciting opportunity for a Test Equipment Architect where you will play a crucial role in the development of high-quality test systems .Typically for this role, you will work 2 days a week on-site.The Test Equipment Architect role: We are seeking an experienced Test Equipment Architect specialising in the System Design of Test Equipment (TE) for complex systems, plus occasionally system simulators.The role is intended for applicants who have extensive experience of working with and developing Test Systems.Working within the established TE Architecture team, you will be advising the customer; providing guidance on the Test Equipment Requirements; disseminating the requirement into a system design (by producing an Architecture Design Document) and working to ensure the developed test system meets its system requirements.You should be able to act as an authority on test equipment aspects to the design teams and the project.You will also have the opportunity to get involved with continuous improvement activities and the development of new technologies through the IRAD process, and potentially influence our Test Equipment product line (ATENA).Test Equipment Architect skills and experience required: Experience of Test Equipment Design, obtained over multiple projects Knowledge of Test Equipment Software, or software techniques and methods Knowledge of Systems Engineering approaches, ability to spot poor requirements Knowledge of Design for Test aspects, and able to guide and inform the Test Architects/IVLs General knowledge of, and preferably a specialism in one area of the following: Metrology, RF, Digital or Analogue Design, Power electronics, computing, Cyber or FPGA design.Their order book stretches for many years, and they have healthy profits and a range of new projects in place.Theyre stable with steady controlled growth, offer dynamic working, and fantastic opportunities to grow and develop your career further.The business are firm believers in offering all staff the best possible platform to succeed, providing support for career development as well as personal assistance. xjlbheb They hold numerous awards on the back of this work and have a range of employee networks and internal communities that include Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Gender Equality, Neurodiversity, Pride, Ethnic Diversity and many more.They really care about their staff and are passionate about what they do and why they do it.Cirrus Selection offers the services of an Employment Agency for permanent recruitment and the services of an Employment Business for contract recruitment

We utilise our Preferred Agency Supplier Partners as and when we require additional support At Weetabix, we believe that diverse teams drive better ideas, stronger decisions, and a more inclusive workplace for everyone . We’re committed to building an organisation where people from all walks of life feel they belong—where different voices, experiences, and backgrounds are valued and respected. We're always looking to connect with talented individuals who can help shape the future of our business. Closing date: 18th December 2025 Interview process: Two Stage Interview Process Working pattern: On-Site including Weetabix Wednesday, where everyone comes into the office for some great collaboration and meetings - It’s a must! We’re committed to supporting diversity and enabling everyone to perform their best. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, just let us know how we can support you. The main focus of this position is to lead the daily oversight of quality and food safety within our manufacturing facility. You will play a crucial role in ensuring strict compliance with the Weetabix Standard for Food Safety and the Weetabix Quality Management System (WQMS), all while meeting the British Retail Consrtium, legal, and customer requirements. • Drive results to achieve the Quality & Food Safety Strategy., • Build and sustain a proactive Food Safety Culture; monitor and share best practices., • Lead quality improvement through RCA, corrective actions, and Food Safety Initiatives., • Act as deputy for the Cluster Technical Manager., • Lead WSFS, BRC, and Retailer audits; manage internal audit programme and non-conformance responses., • Quality Owner for capital projects and lead minor projects., • Manage food safety incidents, including timelines and corrective actions., • Oversee factory hygiene, including inspections and pest control management., • Address daily quality issues, making necessary recommendations., • Manage complaint investigations, including trending and corrective actions., • Ensure Food Safety and Compliance with legal and customer requirements., • Coach teams on quality and food safety standards according to company procedures., • Develop and implement new procedures with stakeholders., • Manage equipment calibration., • Represent the quality function in plant MOS meetings., • Technical and quality background with experience in food safety and compliance., • Proven experience of driving quality/continuous improvement. We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, career, and life outside work. • Annual bonus 7.5%, • Double-matched pension scheme (up to 12% from us), • 25 days annual leave increasing with service, • Annual Salary review, • Healthcare plan, • Continued investment in your personal development, • We believe in balance, whether it's for family, rest or simply time for you. As well as your holiday entitlement, you can purchase up to 5 days additional annual leave, • Access to 24/7 counselling service (via Grocery Aid partnership), • The freedom of Flexible Work Opportunities, • Enhanced Maternity / Paternity / Adoption Leave, • Additional Time Off for Fertility Treatment and Neonatal Care, • Working Parents Support Group Please note: We benchmark roles based on your skills and experience, so we do not advertise fixed salary ranges. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this position; therefore, we are seeking candidates who do not require sponsorship. #HaveYouHadYourWeetabix Benefits Check out our website for more information: • Annual bonus, • Double matched ER contributed pension scheme, • Annual Salary review #HaveYouHadYourWeetabix

We are not supporting candidates who require sponsorship for this position. We utilise our Preferred Agency Supplier Partners as and when we require additional support. At Weetabix, we believe that diverse teams drive better ideas, stronger decisions, and a more inclusive workplace for everyone . We’re committed to building an organisation where people from all walks of life feel they belong—where different voices, experiences, and backgrounds are valued and respected. We're always looking to connect with talented individuals who can help shape the future of our business. Step 1: Apply via our Careers Website. A video submission will form part of your application, this is a chance for you to bring your CV to life! Step 2: If your application is successful, you will be invited for a 1st Stage Virtual Interview from the week commencing 3rd February. Step 3: Successful candidates from the virtual interview stage will then be invited to attend a Graduate Assessment centre at the Weetabix Burton Latimer site on the 25th and 26th February 2026. Applicants significantly outside of the Burton Latimer area will have Hotel and Dinner costs paid for ahead of the first assessment day. Step 4: Successful candidates will join Weetabix on the Graduate Scheme in September 2026. The Graduate Trainee – Operational Excellence, will play a key role in helping us run our operational processes smoothly and find ways to make them even better within the FMCG business. This position is all about boosting production efficiency, optimising processes, and enhancing performance while keeping our factories and systems running effortlessly. As a trainee, you will get to engage in exciting projects designed to foster operational excellence and meet our goals for cost, quality, and delivery. Operational Process Support: • Monitor and optimise daily operations, including scheduling and resource planning., • Participate in Lean Manufacturing and CI programs to enhance efficiency., • Implement process improvements using Six Sigma, Kaizen, and 5S methodologies., • Helping our factories and processes deliver flawlessly., • Track KPIs like downtime and OEE., • Generate performance reports to identify trends and improvement areas., • Document workflows and develop SOPs., • Conduct root cause analysis and propose corrective actions., • Collaborate with various teams to align operational and business objectives., • Participate in cross-departmental projects to improve efficiency., • A Degree in an Engineering or Operations discipline - Achieved or expected to achieve a 2:1 (Hons), • Must have a right to work in the UK that is not time limited, • A want to build a career in the Food Manufacturing Industry, • Annual bonus, • Double matched ER contributed pension scheme, • Annual Salary review, • Healthcare plan, • Access to 24/7 counselling service (in partnership with Grocery Aid) Please Note: Our company policy is not to advertise salaries as we want to benchmark all candidates based on skills and experience that need to be evidenced upon application and screening. #HaveYouHadYourWeetabix Benefits Check out our website for more information: • Annual bonus, • Double matched ER contributed pension scheme, • Annual Salary review #HaveYouHadYourWeetabix