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Job Title: Subcontract Manager Location: Rochester, Kent Role Type: Permanent Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 + 10-20% bonus, free shares and more Our client, an established electronics manufacturing firm in Rochester, require an experienced Subcontract Manager to join their multi-disciplined team. You will be responsible for managing the full subcontracting lifecycle for one or more key subcontractors. You will ensure they meet project requirements while coordinating across teams to drive success. Building and maintaining effective relationships with subcontractors, project teams, and business functions will be essential to meeting obligations and managing future partnerships. Candidates would need to have lived & worked in the UK for 5+ years and be eligible for BPSS security clearance. What the role of the Subcontract Manager entails: Some of the main duties of the Subcontract Manager will include: • Develop requirements and manage subcontractor selection within a cross-functional team, • Manage all subcontract documentation, data, and reports accurately and on time, • Negotiate terms, price agreements, and contracts with subcontractors, resolving conflicts and ensuring compliance, • Ensure adherence to contractual obligations, including payments, claims, warranties, and contract amendments, • Proactively manage subcontractor performance to meet schedule, cost, and quality requirements, and embed KPIs, • Effectively manage variations to subcontracts, minimising impacts and ensuring clear communication, • Identify and manage emerging risks, including those within the subcontractor's supply chain, • Build and maintain effective relationships with suppliers and internal teams (engineering, project management) ensuring a coordinated approach to the interface with subcontractors is maintained, • Travel occasionally to suppliers' sites in the UK/ or overseas What experience you need to be the successful Subcontract Manager: Essential: • Experience in subcontract, project, and/or commercial management, • Proven ability to develop and negotiate complex contracts with customers or suppliers, • Track record of successfully delivering major subcontract obligations, • Experience in defence, aerospace industry, • Relevant qualifications, such as a degree in engineering, manufacturing, or a commercial discipline, or a professional procurement/project management certification, • Knowledge of mechanical, electro-mechanical, or optical commodities This really is a fantastic opportunity for a Subcontract Manager to progress their career. If you are interested please apply as soon as possible as this position will be filled quickly so don't miss out! Services advertised by Gold Group are those of an Agency and/or an Employment Business.We will contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview. For a copy of our privacy policy please visit our website.

Job Title: Buyer Location: Rochester, Kent Role Type: Permanent Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 per annum depending on experience Our client, an established electronics manufacturing firm in Rochester, require an experienced Buyer to join their multi-disciplined team. Positions are available from Buyer to Senior Buyer level, with salary offered reflecting responsibility & seniority. Candidates would need to have lived & worked in the UK for 5+ years and be eligible for BPSS security clearance. What the role of the Buyer entails: Some of the main duties of the Buyer will include: • Negotiate terms, conditions, pricing, and contracts with suppliers, • Act as the main point of contact between suppliers and the business, building effective relationships, • Monitor budgets for purchase orders and identify opportunities for cost savings through effective negotiation, • Track supplier performance, communicate key KPIs, and address issues at a senior level, • Maintain accurate supplier order books and data in the Oracle ERP system, • Support the implementation of corporate procurement processes, including strategic supplier, sub-contract, and commodity management, • Coach and train junior staff on procurement processes and procedures, assist with audits and improvement plans What experience you need to be the successful Buyer: Essential: • Proven experience in buying, procurement and purchasing, • HNC/HND in Business Studies or equivalent, • CIPS qualified This really is a fantastic opportunity for a Buyer to progress their career. If you are interested please apply as soon as possible as this position will be filled quickly so don't miss out! Services advertised by Gold Group are those of an Agency and/or an Employment Business.We will contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview. For a copy of our privacy policy please visit our website.

SUMMARY Responsible for the technical and commercial aspects of a number of contracts. Will serve as the main project contact for customers and other departments, and will ensure that contract requirements are scheduled and successfully completed. Completes assigned activities under general direction of the Operations Manager ESSENTIAL GENERIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: 1. Reviewing all applicable job data, including POs, project plans, specs, and providing comments when applicable;, 2. Coordinating with other departments and Project Engineers/Managers to meet scheduled task deadlines, maintain schedule for purchasing, fabrication, construction, inspection, start-up, etc., and prioritizing staff workload to meet goals; assigning warranty items to engineering staff;, 3. Scheduling and conducting project review meeting, focusing on scope of supply, cost, construction, and project scheduling;, 4. Advising Operations Manager of project status while adhering to all appropriate policies and established safety procedures;, 5. Report any variations to Operations Manager, including costs and problems which may change the forecast delivery, profitability, warranty etc of such contracts;, 6. Communicating promptly with customer on project schedule and any issues relating to that contract;, 7. Oversee the timely submission of all application for payment, invoices, approve on submission, support debt collection, and related bank guarantee submission and collection., 8. Ensure that Projects ITPs and / or Quality Plans are produced as contractually required or considered necessary to manage specific risks, 9. Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures;, 10. Input into proposals and design as required;, 11. Other duties may be assigned as required. LOCAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: 1. To receive the order from the Proposals Engineer and attend a Hand-Over Meeting, if necessary and become familiar with all requirements of the contract., 2. Set up schedules for the timely submission and completion of all drawings, technical data, manufacturing and installation schedules, as agreed with the customer., 3. Oversee the progress on the contract by holding regular in-house meetings or discussions with the departments concerned., 4. Maintain contact with the customer, advising of progress, responding to correspondence and any queries relating to that contract., 5. Attend contractual meetings with the customer as necessary, both in the UK and Ireland if required, 6. Maintain an effective system of contract management., 7. Oversee the timely submission of all invoices, approve on submission, debt collection, and related bank guarantee submission and collection., 8. Monitor any variation to the contract supply, terms and conditions, and ensure that all variations are reflected in the increased contract value and profitability., 9. Monitor the warranty period and minimize the amount of warranty claims., 10. Report any recurring warranty problems and where necessary produce reports for submission to the Technical department. LEADERSHIP/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Maintain leadership position for other company departments and supply chain partners ensuring professional delivery of Projects EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE HNC or higher in Mechanical, Chemical or Electrical Engineering. Related experience gained in an engineering or project management environment plus related work experience in designing and delivering EPC contracts. Knowledge of conditions of contract particularly NEC, I Chem E. COMMUNICATION SKILLS Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex industry related documents. Ability to respond effectively to technical and commercial issues. Ability to prepare and communicate statues reports. INDEPENDENT JUDGMENT, DECISION MAKING & PROBLEM SOLVING: Ability to make decisions requiring the use of a variety of variables in standard situations. OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES · Computer Skills: Proficiency in Word, Excel, Project and other MS Office programs. · Mathematical Skills: Ability to apply advanced mathematical equations to a variety of complex, non-standard situations. · Travel: Travel throughout the UK and abroad will be required to fulfil the role. · Other: o Good English language skills o Ability to read and understand specification, fabrication, erection, and standard engineering drawings. o Knowledge of clean and wastewater processes an advantage. o Ability to work within a small multi-disciplined team. o CAD experience advantageous but not essential. o Knowledge and understanding of Commercial Terms & Conditions and Contract law. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Reed Business Support are recruiting for a Senior Procurement Coordinator on behalf of our valued client. This Senior Procurement Coordinator opportunity is ideal for an individual who is confident, proactive, and able to thrive in a busy, fast-paced environment. As the appointed Senior Procurement Coordinator, you will play a key role in supporting the wider team and contributing to the smooth running of daily operations. Location: Aylesford Salary: £38,000 – £40,000 per annum Hours: Monday–Thursday 8am–5pm, Friday 8am–2pm (37 hours per week) About the Role: • Overseeing supplier management and negotiating pricing for raw materials, • Managing procurement schedules and ensuring stock levels meet production requirements, • Maintaining accurate purchasing records, system updates and contract documentation, • Collaborating closely with production, warehousing and supply chain teams, • Ensuring compliance with manufacturing standards and safety regulations, • Previous experience in procurement or supply chain (manufacturing desirable), • Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills, • Excellent attention to detail and organisational ability

Join a world-renowned aerospace and defence organisation as a Integration Engineer in Rochester full time onsite Would you like to join a global aerospace and defence organisation? Do you want to work as part of an organisation protecting people and maintaining maximum national security? Due to a drive for greater success, this advanced manufacturing business is currently searching for a Integration Engineer to add to their talented, hardworking team in Rochester on a 12 month contract. Striving for innovation and creativity you can ensure no two days will be the same. Rate: £42.11 per hour inside / Umbrella The role:  Design - Input into the definition of requirements for Integration Functional Specifications; document technical specifications  Build & Configuration - Develop source to OICS integrations, configure non-Oracle adapters.  Quality & Robustness - Implement error handling, retries, idempotency, logging and alerts; align mappings to canonical models and maintain lookups.  Testing & Deployment - Unit test integrations, support SIT/E2E/UAT, package and promote artifacts.  Operations & Support - Monitor dashboards/alerts, troubleshoot incidents and reprocessing per run books, and provide Hypercare support. Knowledge & Skills:  Strong experience with Oracle SQL and PL/SQL  Solid understanding of Oracle ERP database architecture and/or Oracle Cloud envir...

Job Title: Subcontract Manager Location: Rochester, Kent Role Type: Permanent Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 + 10-20% bonus, free shares and more Our client, an established electronics manufacturing firm in Rochester, require an experienced Subcontract Manager to join their multi-disciplined team. You will be responsible for managing the full subcontracting lifecycle for one or more key subcontractors. You will ensure they meet project requirements while coordinating across teams to drive success. Building and maintaining effective relationships with subcontractors, project teams, and business functions will be essential to meeting obligations and managing future partnerships. Candidates would need to have lived & worked in the UK for 5+ years and be eligible for BPSS security clearance. What the role of the Subcontract Manager entails: Some of the main duties of the Subcontract Manager will include: Develop requirements and manage subcontractor selection within a cross-functional team Manage all subcontract documentation, data, and reports accurately and on time Negotiate terms, price agreements, and contracts with subcontractors, resolving conflicts and ensuring compliance Ensure adherence to contractual obligations, including payments, claims, warranties, and contract amendments Proactively manage subcontractor performance to meet schedule, cost, and quality requirements, and embed KPIs Effectively manage va...

Join a world-renowned aerospace and defence organisation as a Compliance Officer in Rochester on a full time onsite Due to a drive for greater success, this advanced manufacturing business is currently searching for Compliance Officer to add to their talented, hardworking team in Rochester on an initial 12 months contract. Striving for innovation and creativity you can ensure no two days will be the same. The rate per hour: £33.61 per hour inside IR35 / umbrella The role: Act as an export control SME to support a businesses' export controls activities applying a level of knowledge and experience of export control processes and regulatory knowledge. Duties: * Act as a point of contact for the majority of day-to-day advice on export control regulatory and procedure requirements. (UK, US and other jurisdictions where applicable) * Assist with export control investigations, disclosure letters, corrective actions and support root cause analysis and lessons learned reviews. * Assist, at times with guidance, with risk, opportunity and site governance management using formal business methodologies. * Lead/support the planning, execution and capturing results of internal audits and compliance checks. Knowledge and Skills: * Knowledge and understanding of UK and/or US export controls. * Understanding of policy and process and the principles of export controls and company policy. * Able to resolve basic and some complex i...

A successful manufacturing company with a global reputation and major growth plans is looking for a proven Office Manager Contract & Export.The role will initially be primarily based in the Rochester area (Kent), plus occasional UK travel as required.This is a temporary / contract role for 812 week

A successful manufacturing company with a global reputation and major growth plans is looking for a proven Office Manager / Operations Manager.The role will initially be primarily based in the Rochester area (Kent), plus occasional UK travel as required.This is a temporary / contract role for 812 we

Join a world-renowned aerospace and defence organisation as a Data Migration Engineer in Rochester full time onsite Would you like to join a global aerospace and defence organisation? Do you want to work as part of an organisation protecting people and maintaining maximum national security? Due to a drive for greater success, this advanced manufacturing business is currently searching for a Data Migration Engineer to add to their talented, hardworking team in Rochester on a 12 month contract. Striving for innovation and creativity you can ensure no two days will be the same. Rate: £42.11 per hour inside / Umbrella The role: The Data Migration Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and executing data migration solutions to support ERP data transformation into Oracle Cloud. The role ensures data is migrated accurately, securely, and efficiently, maintaining data integrity, quality, and compliance in accordance with business transformation rules. You'll work closely with business stakeholders, data architects, and project team to deliver reliable and auditable data migration. Knowledge & Skills:  Strong experience with Oracle SQL and PL/SQL  Solid understanding of Oracle ERP database architecture  Experience with joins, subqueries, analytic functions, and performance tuning of data extractions  Knowledge of ETL techniques and methods  Experience in Oracle 11i data structures or Oracle Cloud environments  Previous experience of data migration in a similar role Background This is an exciting opportunity to work for a global business that has developed a strategy of working closely with its contingent workforce. Within the role, you can expect to: Work on complex, cutting-edge projects Achieve a work/life balance Develop your skills APPLY NOW If this sounds like the role for you, we'd love to hear from you! Send your CV to Stella today

An innovative manufacturing organisation who support the pharmaceutical and medical sectors are urgently seeking a proactive and motivated Junior Buyer to join their fast-growing procurement team in Orpington. Role: Junior Buyer Duration: 6-month contract Pay: £18-20 p/hr (Inside IR35) Location: Orpington Working Pattern: 3 / 4 days onsiteAs a Junior Buyer you will play a critical role in ensuring the seamless supply of high-quality materials and services, liaising with key suppliers and processing multiple POs. Key Responsibilities: Manage end‑to‑end procurement activities within a busy manufacturing operation. Take ownership of supplier relationships, including negotiation, performance monitoring, and escalation where needed. Monitor supplier performance against KPIs and provide reports to the Lead Purchaser. Lead challenging supplier conversations, especially when pushback arises, staying firm, solutions‑oriented, and commercially focused. Support and implement sourcing strategies, supply agreements, and continuous improvement initiatives. Evaluate, select, and onboard new suppliers while maintaining a strong grasp of market conditions.This role is ideal for a proactive procurement professional who thrives on building strong supplier relationships, driving cost efficiencies, and supporting cross-functional teams to achieve business goals. Key Requirements: Proven experience in fast paced manufacturing environments Solid purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment (essential). Supplier management and negotiation experience Solid understanding of basic procurement principles. Strong ERP system experience and good analytical capability (Excel or Power BI). A self‑starter who works effectively with minimal supervision and a proactive, can‑do mindset. Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings Large organisation or a fast‑paced SME experience is beneficial.An exciting opportunity for someone with solid procurement experience, strong ERP capability, and the confidence to independently manage suppliers and workloads. If you're local to Orpington and looking for an impactful procurement role, apply now

Job Title: Buyer Location: Rochester, Kent Role Type: Permanent Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 per annum depending on experience Our client, an established electronics manufacturing firm in Rochester, require an experienced Buyer to join their multi-disciplined team. Positions are available from Buyer to Senior Buyer level, with salary offered reflecting responsibility & seniority. Candidates would need to have lived & worked in the UK for 5+ years and be eligible for BPSS security clearance. What the role of the Buyer entails: Some of the main duties of the Buyer will include: Negotiate terms, conditions, pricing, and contracts with suppliers Act as the main point of contact between suppliers and the business, building effective relationships Monitor budgets for purchase orders and identify opportunities for cost savings through effective negotiation Track supplier performance, communicate key KPIs, and address issues at a senior level Maintain accurate supplier order books and data in the Oracle ERP system Support the implementation of corporate procurement processes, including strategic supplier, sub-contract, and commodity management Coach and train junior staff on procurement processes and procedures, assist with audits and improvement plans What experience you need to be the successful Buyer: Essential: Proven experience in buying, procurement and purchasing Experience in leading negotiations and managing supplier relationshipsDesirable: HNC/HND in Business Studies or equivalent CIPS qualified This really is a fantastic opportunity for a Buyer to progress their career. If you are interested please apply as soon as possible as this position will be filled quickly so don't miss out! Services advertised by Gold Group are those of an Agency and/or an Employment Business. We will contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview. For a copy of our privacy policy please visit our website

Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer £42,000-£44,000 23 days holiday + BH, company pension, training and progression! A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for a Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer to join a UK known FMCG manufacturer in the Worthing area! With no day ever being the same, the Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer will be involved in the central processes of an environment undergoing large expansion! Below outlines the day to day responsibilities: Role & Responsibilities: Working as part of team Complete PPM and reactive breakdown maintenance on manufacturing/ industrial/ FMCG machinery to maximize equipment performance Diagnosing and resolving electrical faults across single- and three-phase systems Conduct electrical fault-finding with quick response and rectification. Perform activities on 3-phase and single-phase power. Perform activities on motors, pumps, metal detectors, flow wrappers, ultrasonic cutters and packaging equipment etc. Source and replace spare parts as needed Support continuous improvement projects on existing and new machinery Ensure all work complies with safety and quality standards Other duties as required Knowledge, Skills & Experience: Time-served or formally qualified in engineering - experience favoured 17th/18th Edition and experience in FMCG/industrial settings Electrical bias with mechanical capability; welding experience desirable Knowledgeable of both electrical and mechanical duties, with a bias to electrical PLC fault finding experience is beneficial Hands on and enjoys getting stuck in Ability to read and interpret technical drawings (mechanical and electrical) Familiarity with pneumatics and PLCs is a plus Knowledge of CAD systems is a plus Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive attitude Excellent communication and teamwork skills Package and Benefits: £42,000-£44,000/ Double Days - 9 day fortnight 23 days + BH, free parking, employer pension, training opportunities and progression!If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'. Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors. Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business