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World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage, Hertfordshire is currently looking to recruit a Principal Structural Engineer subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract, with very likely extension. The role will be onsite 4 days per week. \n \n \nCandidates with a FE / FEA background ( Structural Engineer / Structural Analysis / Stress Engineer ) ideally from the Defence / Aerospace industry would...\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ZIPC1_UKTJ

Our client has an opportunity for a Principal Structural Engineer to join them on a 12-month contract with possible extension. Role: Principal Structural Engineer Location: Minimum 4 days onsite per week. Compressed week possible. Hourly Rate: £50 per hour via Umbrella, inside IR35 Clearance: full SC required before starting What you'll be doing: The Mechanical Analysis Group are looking for a Principal Structural Engineer to join its team in Stevenage. The group consists of over fifty engineers working across a wide spectrum of cutting-edge military systems. Working for an internationally recognised company, you will play a critical role in ensuring that products deliver the necessary performance against key structural requirements. Requirements: Degree qualified in a STEM subject. Proven ability to carry out structural analysis through the application of hand calculations and Finite Element (FE) methods. Proven experience in the Altair FE toolset is preferred, although experience in alternative FE codes such as NASTRAN, ANSYS etc. will be considered. Experience in one or more of the following areas: Static, dynamic, fatigue analysis; Metallic/composite analysis; Finite Element optimisation & Design of Experiments; Assessment of mechanisms and multi body dynamics; Crash analysis. Ability to make quick/simple assessments to progress design activities in an efficient manner. Self-motivated individuals, who are great problem solvers and are able to take responsibility for complex structural analysis tasks. Can work as a part of a multi-disciplinary team, as well as independently. Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to network and influence internal and external customers. Relevant experience in an equivalent or comparable industry would be advantageous. If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please apply! Line Up Aviation has carved its own place in the recruitment of Aviation and Aerospace personnel all over the world for more than 30 years. We work with some of the industry's best known companies who demand the highest standard of applicants. "Follow @LineUpAviation on Twitter for all of our latest vacancies, news and pictures from our busy UK Head Office. Interact with us using the #LineUpAviation tag at anytime! Thank you for your follow

Our client has an opportunity for a RF Engineer to join them on a contract basis for 6 months with possible extension. You will be designing complex, real-time simulations that surround real hardware. Role: RF Engineer Location: Stevenage, 4 days onsite per week Hours: 37 per week Hourly Rate: £65-£75 per hour via Umbrella, inside IR35 Clearance: BPSS required before starting, full SC to follow What you'll be doing: As a HWIL RF engineer, you will be responsible for designing and developing and maintaining new and existing RF equipment and working with multi-disciplinary teams to combine RF, electronics engineering and software development to produce new capabilities that enable the HWIL team to run new simulations. You will be able to adapt to new engineering situations and be comfortable in abstracting detail in order to understand the simulation and missile's behaviour What you'll be doing: Broad engineering experience with deeper experience in some of the following skill areas: Radio Frequency design and testing System performance analysis Interface debugging and system integration Hardware/Software design requirements System design for real-time applications Familiarity with Linux operating system Familiarity with computer science (C++ an advantage) Integration of microcontrollers into RF hardware (e.g. Raspberry Pi) If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please apply! Line Up Aviation has carved its own place in the recruitment of Aviation and Aerospace personnel all over the world for more than 30 years. We work with some of the industry's best known companies who demand the highest standard of applicants. "Follow @LineUpAviation on Twitter for all of our latest vacancies, news and pictures from our busy UK Head Office. Interact with us using the #LineUpAviation tag at anytime! Thank you for your follow

Supplier Due Diligence / Supplier Onboarding Analyst Location: Stevenage Rate: Up to £27.Umbrella) Duration: Initial 6-month contract (extension likely) Hybrid Working: 2 days a week onsite Overview We are seeking a Supplier Due Diligence / Supplier Onboarding Analyst to join a Procureme

Stevenage or Bolton (Hybrid Working) | £26.Umbrella | 12-Month Contract (Highly Likely Extension).This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in security vetting, personnel security, or compliance administration to join a busy and growing team supporting the onboarding and manageme

The Redline Group has an urgent requirement for two Contract Cable Assemblers/Production Operators to support a specialist engineering and manufacturing business based in Hertfordshire. The company has secured a significant customer project and requires experienced contractors to help clear a backlog of complex cable assembly work whilst supporting ongoing production activities. The successful contractor will be working on complex cable assemblies involving precision wire cutting, measuring, crimping and soldering activities. The work requires individuals who can hit the ground running with minimal supervision and maintain high levels of quality throughout production. This role is expected to last 5-6 weeks initially with potential for extension and the successful contractor will be required on-site 5 days per week. Key Skills Required - Contract Cable Assembler/Production Operator, based in Hertfordshire Cable Assembly & Wiring Experience Reading and Interpreting Cable Drawings Crimping & Soldering Skills Cable Harness & Loom Assembly Experience with Amphenol Connectors Previous J-STD certification would be highly beneficial, although it does not need to be current. Experience within high-quality manufacturing environments such as Airbus, MBDA, Arqiva, Nemco or similar would also be advantageous. As our client is considered exempt for IR35 purposes, the successful candidate will be responsible for assessing IR35 status, should you wish to operate via your own PSC. For more information or to apply for the Contract Cable Assembler/Production Operator role based in Hertfordshire, please contact Maddie Ramsden at or call 01582 878815, quoting reference MMR1075. TPBN1_UKTJ

My client is looking for a Live Build Manufacturing Technician to join them on an initial 12-month basis. As the Live Build Manufacturing Technician will be responsible for carrying out manufacturing, test and inspection tasks within the Live Build Facility, in accordance with product certification procedures, allocated budgets and timescales to meet project objectives. Role: Live Build Manufacturing Technician Pay: 29.70 per hour via Umbrella, inside IR35 Location: Henlow - fully onsite Contract: 12 Months (possible extension) Hours: Monday - Friday, 37 hours per week Security Clearance: SC required to start • Certify the product in line with the product certification procedure., • Maintain product certification and approval via regular audits., • Possess a versatile skill base with the capability to apply these skills across a range of tasks., • Be fully conversant with all equipment, tools and measuring instruments associated with the manufacturing cycle., • Ensure manufacturing build, inspection and where relevant, test times are met., • Check and complete all paperwork associated with the manufacturing data pack., • Maintain to the highest level, workmanship standards and product quality., • Ensure compliance with all associated procedures applicable to the manufacturing process., • Maintain a safe working environment., • Maintain a good housekeeping policy., • Communicate best practice to other team members., • The Manufacturing Technician will typically be capable of certifying the product and possess a versatile skill base, with a capability to apply their skills, across a range of tasks utilising equipment and tools, gauges and measuring instruments associated with the production, repair and modification of company products to meet defined build standards and specification requirements., • Instructions associated with the task to be carried out would normally be documented by Engineering and take the form of Layouts, Schedules and Test Specifications. Equally these requirements may also take the form of a limited documentation set., • Approved Apprenticeship/Apprenticeship Framework/Modern Apprenticeship, • Vocational NVQ3 with Further Education, BTEC ONC/HNC In a relevant Engineering/Manufacturing Subject, • Experience in a Manufacturing / Craftsman position., • Experience in Mechanical fitting Line Up Aviation has carved its own place in the recruitment of Aviation and Aerospace personnel all over the world for more than 30 years. We work with some of the industry's best-known companies who demand the highest standard of applicants. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Title: DV Cleared Backup & Storage Engineer Location: Stevenage - 5 day per week onsite Duration: 12 Months with possible extension Rate: Up to £430 per day via an approved umbrella company Must be willing and eligible to go through the DV vetting process You will work a 37-hour week across a shift pattern, typically: • 07:00 - 15:30, or, • 10:30 - 19:00 There is no regular weekend working; however, overtime may be available, including occasional weekend activities to support project or operational requirements. We are currently looking for an experienced Backup & Storage Engineer to join a specialist team of 2nd and 3rd Line Infrastructure Engineers supporting a high-profile and secure customer environment. Working from our Stevenage site, you will play a key role in the support, administration, development, and continuous improvement of enterprise-scale storage and backup platforms. This is an excellent opportunity to work with leading technologies including NetApp Storage, Cohesity, VMware, and SAN infrastructure within a highly secure environment. Key Responsibilities: • Support and manage large-scale NetApp Storage and Cohesity Backup environments across multiple data centres., • Monitor infrastructure health, performance, availability, and resilience, proactively identifying and resolving issues., • Investigate, diagnose, and resolve incidents, service requests, and problem tickets within agreed SLAs and KPIs., • Handle and support Severity 1 and Severity 2 incidents, providing technical input and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) where required., • Administer and maintain NAS and SAN storage environments., • Manage VMware integrations within the storage estate., • Configure, support, and troubleshoot SAN fabric switches and zoning requirements., • Perform capacity planning, forecasting, and reporting to identify potential constraints and risks., • Plan, schedule, and implement storage software and firmware upgrades in line with change management processes., • Install, configure, and commission new storage and backup infrastructure components., • Raise, document, and present technical change requests to support infrastructure improvements., • Contribute to continuous service improvement initiatives and operational best practices., • Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, processes, and procedural guides., • Share technical knowledge across the wider support team to enhance capability and service delivery., • Ensure all work is performed in accordance with security policies, change control processes, and configuration management standards., • Maintain the security and integrity of storage and backup services within a highly secure environment., • Experience supporting NetApp Storage environments within enterprise organisations., • Understanding of NetApp Storage Hardware platforms., • Strong knowledge of NAS and SAN technologies and administration principles., • Experience integrating VMware environments with storage solutions., • Ability to investigate and resolve complex infrastructure issues., • Experience working within ITIL-aligned service management environments., • Strong understanding of infrastructure support processes, including Incident, Problem, Change, and Release Management., • Excellent documentation and communication skills., • Experience with Cohesity Backup Platforms., • SAN switch administration and zoning., • Data centre infrastructure support., • Capacity management and reporting., • Experience within highly regulated or secure customer environments., • Knowledge of enterprise backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity solutions. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Windchill Developer On behalf of our global client, we're currently looking for a ThingWorx Developer Role: Windchill Developer Start: ASAP Duration: 12 months (+ possible extension) Location: 2-3 days onsite in Stevenage OR Bolton OR Bristol Language: English We are seeking a skilled and motivated Windchill Developer to join our PLM team. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience with PTC Windchill, including customization, configuration, and integration with enterprise systems. This role involves working closely with cross‑functional teams to support and enhance PLM capabilities. • Configure and customize Windchill PDMLink modules (Change Management, Document Management, BOM Management, etc.), • Develop and maintain Windchill workflows, lifecycle templates, and business rules, • Integrate Windchill with ERP and other enterprise systems, • Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to Windchill performance, access, and data integrity, • Collaborate with business analysts and end‑users to gather requirements and deliver solutions, • 7+ years of experience in Windchill development and support, • Strong knowledge of Windchill modules and architecture, • Proficiency in Java, JSP, XML, and Windchill APIs, • Experience with Windchill Business Rules Framework (BRF) and Info*Engine, • Good understanding of PLM concepts and product lifecycle processes, • Strong problem‑solving and communication skills, • Candidate must be a UK National due to the nature of the customer environment and security requirements., • Candidates who have previously held Security Check (SC) Clearance or are eligible to obtain SC Clearance will be preferred. #J-18808-Ljbffr

C#, C++ Software Engineer - 3756-1 Initial 12-month contract 3-4 days p/w in Stevenage or Bristol (rest remote) £65ph, UMB inside iR35 SC required, can start on BPSS Our client, a leading organisation in the defence and aerospace sector, is seeking five C# Software Engineers to support an increased programme workload. These contract opportunities are based in Stevenage or Bristol and offer the chance to contribute to complex software projects involving desktop applications and hardware integration. • Designing, developing and maintaining desktop software applications using C#, • Contributing to the full software development lifecycle, from requirements and design through to testing and delivery, • Working with C++, Embedded C and C++ codebases where required, • Supporting the integration of software with hardware and associated systems, • Investigating technical issues and implementing effective software solutions, • Collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams across defence and aerospace programmes, • Producing clear technical documentation and supporting software verification activities, • Contributing to programme objectives in line with relevant quality and security requirements, • Professional experience in C# software engineering, with strong desktop C# development capability, • Knowledge of C++, Embedded C and C++ programming, • Experience working within the defence and aerospace industry, • Understanding of software development practices, testing and version control, • Experience of hardware integration is desirable, • Strong problem-solving, analytical and communication skills, • Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team, • Eligibility for SC security clearance and UK Eyes Only programme access, • Contract duration of 12 months, with potential for extension subject to programme requirements and performance, • Based in Stevenage or Bristol, • The role is typically structured around three to four days on site, with the remainder worked remotely, • The first three months will be fully site-based, with some programmes requiring ongoing full-time site attendance, • UK travel may be required depending on programme needs, • Overtime opportunities may be available #J-18808-Ljbffr

Morson Edge is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join Europe’s No. 1 Missile Systems Designer. You will work with multifunctional teams to progress developmental designs into production and collaborate with suppliers on technical queries. The role focuses on mechanical design activities, manufacturing liaison, and support for testing and validation. On-site presence is preferred in Stevenage under a 12-month contract with potential extension. #J-18808-Ljbffr

12 Month Contract (initially - extension likely) Up to £50 per hour umbrella (Inside IR35) Circa 4 days per week on site (could be some flex on this week to week) An opportunity to become part of Europe's No. 1 Missile Systems Designer, as a Mechanical Design Engineer. You will work closely with other functional teams, to develop products to meet our customer’s needs. Within this role you will have the opportunity to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to perform a range of engineering activities including progressing developmental designs into production environments and working with suppliers on technical queries. Carry out Mechanical Design and proving activities as part of a wider team for prime and variant products, of both piece parts and assemblies. Support/liaise with manufacturing, resolving manufacturing problems & defects. Support to functional & environmental testing and trials. Liaise with suppliers/purchasing to resolve any technical queries that may arise. Planning and reporting on own day-to-day activities to meet project milestones. Gain clarification of and help to generate requirements, including challenging of extraneous requirements to reduce lead time, UPC and design complexity Essential: A mixture of the following: • Experience using Creo 3D design tool, • Manufacturing processes, • Tolerance studies, • Environmental test, • Mass property calculations, • Material selection, • FMEA, • Design for Manufacture/Assembly, • Environmental Gasket Sealing, • Structural design, • Defence Standards, • Review processes, • Product Lifecycles, • Industrial validation, • An ability to work as part of a multifunctional engineering team and be able to partake in or host design reviews., • An appreciation of other engineering areas/domains #J-18808-Ljbffr

Experis - ManpowerGroup in Stevenage is seeking a DV-cleared Backup & Storage Engineer to join a specialist security-focused team. The role is on-site, with a 37-hour week and a 12-month contract (possible extension), and a day rate of up to £430 through an approved umbrella company. You will work a 37-hour week across shifts (07:00-15:30 or 10:30-19:00), with no regular weekend work though overtime or occasional weekend activities may be required. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Our client has an opportunity for a Logistics Operations and Stock Controller to join them on a 6 month contract with possible extension. Role: Logistics Operations and Stock Controller Location: Stevenage, fully onsite Hourly Rate: £20.10 per hour via Umbrella, inside IR35 Clearance: full SC required before starting Hours: 37 hours per week between the hours of 8am-5pm • The compilation and delivery of kits, consumables "as required" items and raw materials to production, assembly, integration and test areas., • The visibility and control of kits for Storage & Distribution Pre & Post Project Delivery., • The control of hazardous /high value/hyper sensitive goods., • Perform weeklyCycle counts., • Input to Daily kit status report., • Perform weekly 5S audits., • Monitoring & raising of interplant shipments., • Capacity to manage dispatch (Dangerous Goods, Customs invoice, booking of transport on web portals...), • Experience Working in Class 100 cleanroom, • SAP, Inventory/stock control, • IT Literate, • Team working, • Kit compilation, • Handling of flight/sensitive equipment's, • Stock control and inventory management experience, • Good level of detail and accuracy & numeracy., • Relevant experience in an equivalent or comparable industry would be advantageous. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Contract Length: 6 Months (Possible Extension) IR35: Inside IR35 We are currently recruiting for a Logistics Flight Materials & Stock Controller to join our client's logistics operation in Stevenage! The Logistics Flight Materials & Stock Controller will play a key role in ensuring materials, consumables and equipment are accurately managed and delivered to support production and project schedules. As a Logistics Flight Materials & Stock Controller, you will be responsible for compiling and delivering kits, consumables and raw materials to production, assembly, integration and test areas. You'll maintain visibility and control of kits throughout storage and distribution activities, manage hazardous, high-value and sensitive equipment, perform regular cycle counts, contribute to daily kit status reporting, support 5S activities and coordinate interplant material shipments. You will also assist with dispatch activities including dangerous goods documentation, customs paperwork and transport bookings while supporting wider logistics teams when required. • GCSE standard in Maths., • Experience in inventory management and stock control., • SAP or similar experience., • IT literate with good knowledge of GSuite or similar business systems., • Experience working within a Class 100 clean room environment., • Experience handling flight, hazardous, sensitive or high-value equipment., • Experience with kit compilation and logistics operations., • Materials handling and advanced stock control experience., • Experience within aerospace or defence environments., • ERP system experience beyond SAP., • 20.10 per hour Umbrella or 15.25 per hour PAYE., • 37-hour working week., • Potential contract extension., • Overtime premiums of 25% midweek and 50% weekends., • Opportunity to support leading aerospace and defence programmes. Our client is seeking a proactive and organised Materials & Stock Controller who can thrive in a fast-paced logistics environment while maintaining the highest standards of accuracy, compliance and customer service. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Location: Stevenage Rate: Up to £27.38 per hour (Umbrella) Duration: Initial 6-month contract (extension likely) Hybrid Working: 2 days a week onsite We are seeking a Supplier Due Diligence / Supplier Onboarding Analyst to join a Procurement Excellence team supporting supplier governance activities across a large, international organisation. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in supplier onboarding, KYC, vendor due diligence, risk assessment and compliance processes. The successful candidate will work closely with Procurement, Compliance, Finance and other business stakeholders to ensure suppliers are appropriately assessed, onboarded and managed in line with regulatory and internal governance requirements. • Conduct supplier due diligence and vendor screening activities using third-party risk assessment tools., • Perform Know Your Customer (KYC) and supplier onboarding reviews., • Assess suppliers against internal governance, compliance and regulatory requirements., • Review and validate supplier information before onboarding approval., • Liaise with Compliance teams on supplier risk assessments and due diligence outcomes., • Maintain accurate supplier records and supplier master data., • Produce reporting, dashboards and management information for stakeholders., • Support ongoing supplier risk management and governance activities., • Work closely with Procurement, Finance, Compliance and wider business teams to ensure smooth onboarding processes., • Identify opportunities to improve supplier onboarding and due diligence processes., • Experience in Supplier Onboarding, Vendor Onboarding or KYC processes., • Experience conducting supplier or third-party due diligence assessments., • Understanding of supplier risk management and compliance frameworks., • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills., • Strong Microsoft Word and PowerPoint skills., • Excellent attention to detail., • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills., • Ability to quickly learn new systems, tools and processes. It would also be beneficial if you have: • an understanding of ISO 37001 (Anti-Bribery & Ethics)., • an understanding of ISO 9001 (Quality Management Systems). #J-18808-Ljbffr

RED GLOBAL TRANSPORTES seeks a Windchill Developer to join our global PLM team.The role is based on site with 2-3 days per week at Stevenage, Bolton or Bristol, with start ASAP and a 12‑month contract (+ potential extension).The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of Windchill development experienc