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Anord Mardix, a Flex company, are a global group that manufactures switchgear and associated products for installation in mission-critical and live commercial buildings ranging from data centres to the international headquarters of some of the world's largest companies. To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we're looking to add a EHS Manager , located in Blackburn, to cover our Blackburn and Preston facilities. Reporting to the Head of EHS EMEA, the EHS Manager will be responsible for providing immediate supervision to a group of employees for the implementation of complex activities related to the efficient management of Environmental Health & Safety programs in offices and manufacturing sites to ensure that the required company and government standards and regulations are met. What a typical day looks like: Overall responsibility for EHS across Blackburn and Preston Operations Understand and ensure that the implications and duties imposed by legislation are communicated Communicate Environmental, Health & Safety matters to the Senior Management Team Ensure adequate means of distributing and communicating health, safety and welfare information obtained for the regulatory bodies, Safety organisations and Trade associations regarding new techniques of accident prevention, new legislation requirements and codes of practice Ensure that an adequate programme of training for health and safety is established and that the safety culture is encouraged amongst employees Ensure all personnel using the correct personal protective clothing/equipment and following all safety requirements and procedures Develop departmental vision and build the departmental culture and work standards Strategic and tactical responsibility for supporting the implementation of EHS strategy Coordinate and maintain Organisational Management Systems (ISO 45001 & ISO 14001) to ensure the effective management of Health, Safety and Environment matters at the Site Services Offices and on Operational Sites Create and implement EHS strategy, processes and procedures to aid and improve business performance Review and approve EHS activities for effective issues resolution The experience we're looking to add to our team: Relevant degree and demonstrable experience in a similar role, ideally within a large Manufacturing/Construction business Thorough knowledge of ISO: 45001 and ISO: 14001 standards Experience working / communicating with sub-contractors Member of IOSH or NEBOSH Ability to advise on EHS issues and lead day-to-day EHS activities Full driving licence is essential as travel between sites is required Fantastic written and verbal communication skills, ability to organise own workload and use initiative Efficient with thorough methods of working Ability to follow through on Corrective Actions and identify positive and negative acts What you'll receive for the great work you provide: An environment where you will feel fulfilled by your work, valued for your contribution, and celebrated for your success; A competitive salary and benefits package A merit-based annual pay review Enhanced annual leave Employee recognition scheme and long service awards Referral bonus Volunteer days Group Life Insurance, including a death in service payment and access to a virtual GP service 24/7 365 days a year Sick pay scheme Cycle to Work scheme Enhanced maternity/paternity leave Flexible/Remote/Hybrid Work based on your Job Function Travel opportunities (role dependent) Support in your well-being by access to Employee Assistance Programme offering free access to qualified counsellors and expert advice On-site trained Mental Health First Aiders Access to various discount programs (including food, activities, gym memberships etc.) TH10 TPBN1_UKTJ

At Camfil, we are not just air filter manufacturers; we are solution creators, providing products and services aimed at making Clean Air a Human Right. With a global footprint spanning 30 sites, including 2 UK locations, we've built a legacy of excellence and reliability. Across the world, our 6000 strong team is passionate about pushing boundaries, creating cutting‑edge products, and shaping the future. We envision a world where Clean Air is a Human Right, and where quality and craftsmanship converge seamlessly. Our mission is to deliver solutions that combine clean air with energy efficiency in a sustainable and profitable way. Based at our offices in Haslingden, Lancashire, with international travel required, we are looking for a: Project Manager The Project Manager will play a key role in developing robust execution strategies for major upcoming initiatives. You will lead the creation of end-to-end delivery approaches - shaping plans, aligning stakeholders, and defining operational readiness to support strategic bids and future programmes of work. As projects are secured, you will transition into leading full delivery, driving planning, coordination, stakeholder engagement, and operational execution. You will also integrate into the wider project delivery team, contributing to other projects and supporting the continued growth of our strategic portfolio. • Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of a major capital project from concept through to operational handover., • Develop a full operational solution for the project, including workflows, resource models, and implementation strategies., • Engage with internal teams, external partners, and international stakeholders to ensure alignment on scope, timelines, and deliverables., • Travel overseas to sister sites, suppliers, and operational teams to validate requirements and shape the delivery plan., • Identify risks early, develop mitigation strategies, and maintain transparent reporting to the Head of Projects., • Establish project costs, track progress against milestones, and ensure delivery within agreed parameters., • Work closely with engineering, operations, procurement, and commercial teams to ensure seamless project execution., • Background in mechanical engineering, production engineering, or a closely related discipline., • Strong understanding of manufacturing, industrial processes, or engineered systems., • Demonstrated ability to manage complex stakeholder groups, including international partners., • Excellent planning, organisational, and communication skills., • Ability to work independently while contributing to a wider project delivery function., • Willingness and ability to travel internationally. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected market leader and play a key role in shaping the future of clean air solutions across the UK. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary. Job Summary Flex intends to spin off its Cloud and Power Infrastructure segment into a new, independent publicly traded company, Axiom, with the spin planned for Q1 2027. If the intended spin occurs, this role will support Axiom, a company focused on critical digital infrastructure and delivering end-to-end power and thermal management solutions for AI data centers and other mission-critical applications. We are looking for a new Project Manager employee to be based in either Blackburn or Kendal . Reporting to the Head of Projects (Modular) EMEA , this role is responsible for delivering Modular projects safely, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. The role leads projects through the full lifecycle from design and manufacture through FAT, logistics, delivery, and site integration, while ensuring commercial performance and customer satisfaction. What a typical day looks like: Manage multiple high-value Modular projects, taking full ownership for delivery to scope, schedule, cost, quality, and safety requirements. Lead delivery across the full Modular project lifecycle, including design, manufacture, FAT, logistics, delivery sequencing, and site integration. Own project commercial performance, including cost control, profitability, variations, invoicing, final accounts, forecasting, and financial reporting. Coordinate cross-functional teams across engineering, manufacturing, logistics, and site operations to ensure delivery alignment. Control, monitor, and report project performance, implementing interventions where required to achieve project objectives. Manage project risks, issues, dependencies, and change control processes, ensuring timely escalation and mitigation. Build and maintain effective relationships with customers, internal stakeholders, and third-party partners. Ensure project documentation is complete, accurate, current, and stored appropriately. Provide accurate project reporting and forecasting in line with business governance requirements. Promote continuous improvement through lessons learned and the adoption of best practices. Support and mentor project team members where required to drive consistent delivery standards. The experience we're looking to add to our team: Proven experience delivering complex Modular, skid-based, switchgear, busbar, or power distribution projects. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent, high-value projects and diverse stakeholders. Strong commercial and financial awareness, including profitability management, cost control, and variation management. Experience working across engineering, manufacturing, factory delivery, and site execution environments. Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels, including senior customer stakeholders. Proficient in project management and reporting tools, including Microsoft Office and Smartsheet. Excellent organisational, communication, and reporting skills. Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and able to work effectively in fast-paced, pressurised environments. Strong attention to detail, decision-making capability, and ability to work with high levels of autonomy and accountability. Full clean driving licence and eligibility to work in the UK, passport and flexibility to also travel abroad. Desirable: Project Management certification (APMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent) Understanding of electrical principles and power distribution/generation systems What you'll receive for the great work you provide: An environment where you will feel fulfilled by your work, valued for your contribution, and celebrated for your success; Opportunities to learn new skills in a fast-paced industry; A competitive salary and benefits package that includes: A merit-based annual pay review Enhanced annual leave Employee recognition scheme and long service awards Referral bonus Volunteer days Group Life Insurance, including a death in service payment and access to a virtual GP service 24/7 365 days a year Sick pay scheme Cycle to Work scheme Enhanced maternity/paternity leave Blackburn or Kendal /Hybrid Work based on your Job Function. Being able to travel occasionally is essential; Travel opportunities (role dependent); Support in your well-being by access to: Employee Assistance Programme offering free access to qualified counsellors and expert advice On-site trained Mental Health First Aiders Access to various discount programs (including food, activities, gym memberships etc.) Location: Blackburn / Kendal TK43 Job Category Operations Required Skills: Optional Skills: Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first). TPBN1_UKTJ

Would you like to be part of Vital Energi’s Strategy of Growth? If so, we’re looking for an experienced and driven Senior IT Infrastructure Engineer to join our dynamic IT team at our Head Office, Blackburn. You will be responsible for implementing, maintaining, and optimizing the organization’s IT infrastructure to ensure high availability, performance, and security of critical systems and services. This role ensures that IT systems are secure, reliable, and scalable to meet the ongoing needs of the business. The engineer supports both day-to-day operations and long-term infrastructure projects, contributing to system improvements, automation efforts, and technical troubleshooting to maintain optimal performance and availability across all IT services. Vital Energi is a leading provider of renewable energy infrastructure and systems to the public and private sectors. We support Hospitals, Universities, New Build Developments, Towns & Cities, as well as Industrial and Commercial clients to reduce their carbon emissions and improve the efficiency of their buildings. Vital Energi’s Vision is ‘to protect our planet for future generations’. We are doing this by enabling the UK’s Net Zero targets. • 2nd Line Troubleshooting / Executive IT Support, • Proactively monitor and remediate incidents using approved tools and practices., • Mentoring / Point of Escalation for internal team members, • Ensure Security and privacy of networks and computer systems, • Ownership of systems, • Liaising with 3rd party suppliers., • Organise and schedule upgrades and maintenance without deterring others from completing their work, • Backup and recovery ownership, • Maintain clear and accurate documentation of issues, resolutions, and changes, ensuring timely stakeholder communication, • Out of hours work will be required. Here at Vital Energi we use the following Technology: • End user compute applications – Windows 10, 11 / Mac OS, • Server – (phone number removed), • Hypervisor Technologies, Hyper‑V, VMware & Proxmox, • Experience with Cisco networking hardware, • Networking – Cisco CLI, VLANs, WAN, VPN, MPLS, • Identity – Okta / Microsoft Entra, • Storage – NetApp Ontap & Eseries, • VEEAM backup and replication, • Strong Azure and Office 365 knowledge, • Security – Mimecast, CrowdStrike, Cisco Umbrella, Rapid 7, BitLocker, Cisco Meraki / Fortinet, • Telephony – Teams / Webex / Poly & Logitech conferencing systems The company is opposed to all forms of discrimination and will select for employment, training and promotion on the basis of suitability for the job and/ or merit. It is company policy that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment than another on the grounds of sex, race, colour, age, ethnic or national origins, political affiliations, religious beliefs, marital status, physical disability or is disadvantaged by unjustifiable conditions or requirements. Applicants must have the unrestricted and ongoing right to work in the UK for the duration of employment, without the need for sponsorship. Due to the nature of this role, we are unable to support visa sponsorship or employ individuals with time‑limited permission or conditions attached to their right to work in the UK. #J-18808-Ljbffr

We have an exciting opportunity for the right person to join our passionate and dedicated development team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This customer-facing role involves leading a key retailer account, managing a small team, and travelling as required. We have an exciting opportunity for the right person to join our passionate and dedicated development team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This customer-facing role involves leading a key retailer account, managing a small team, and travelling as required. Food manufacturing or retailer experience is essential for this role. If you're passionate about product development, love eating cake, and are looking for the opportunity to be part of a large and dynamic development team, we'd love to hear from you. • Lead and own the end-to-end delivery of NPD projects, from test bakery and concept development through to full-scale factory trials, scale-up and successful launch across the group portfolio., • Provide clear technical and commercial direction on new raw materials, recipe development and factory trials, working closely with Operations, Process and Site Technical teams., • Drive the development of commercially viable and operationally achievable products that meet customer briefs, retailer standards, quality expectations and site capability., • Own project critical paths, proactively managing risks, escalations, decision points and stakeholder alignment to ensure delivery on time and in full., • Ensure all projects are delivered through the PLM process with strong governance, clear controls, compliant documentation and effective launch readiness., • Act as an NPD subject matter expert, applying sound judgement and product development expertise to guide projects from brief to launch to a consistently high standard., • Build, influence and maintain effective cross-functional relationships, ensuring alignment, pace and clear communication across key departments., • Line manage at least one direct report, setting direction, delegating effectively, supporting development and ensuring workload priorities are clearly understood and delivered., • Lead day-to-day engagement with key strategic customers, taking ownership of communication, expectations and issue resolution., • Represent the business with credibility and professionalism during customer submissions, site visits and meetings, including travel to BBF sites and customer head offices as required., • Minimum of five years’ experience within an FMCG environment, ideally with responsibility for managing complex NPD projects., • Educated to degree level, or able to demonstrate equivalent professional experience., • Food-related qualification or relevant food industry experience is desirable., • Proven track record of leading product development activity from brief through to launch within a fast-paced manufacturing environment., • Recent experience of managing, coaching and developing individuals or teams, with the ability to set direction and drive delivery., • Full driving licence required, as regular travel forms part of the role., • A highly motivated and commercially aware individual with strong leadership, coaching and team-building capability, demonstrating pace, ownership, sound judgement and effective ways of working., • Able to operate effectively in a fast-paced and pressurised environment, balancing competing priorities, making informed decisions and maintaining momentum to deliver results on time and in full., • Works collaboratively and with initiative, influencing across functions, coaching and mentoring others, and role-modelling the BBF ways of working. BBF Limited are one of the UK’s leading ambient cake and chilled dessert manufacturers of retailer own label, licensed and branded cakes, supplying recognisable major retailers across the UK and European market. Our team of experts develop and manufacture a wide range of high-quality ambient cake products across several different categories including celebration cakes, mini rolls, mince pies, fruit pies and a wide range of chilled desserts including cheesecake, crumbles and sponge cakes. These include mince pies, celebration cakes, slab cakes, cupcakes and many more! We are passionate about our products and aim to put the customer at the heart of everything we do. With recent investment and acquisitions taking us to nearly 1,400 direct employees, this is an exciting time to join BBF Limited! We are continually looking to grow, but we can only do that with exceptional talent across all levels and disciplines of the business. That is where you come into it! On top of making some delicious cakes and desserts, we do a lot of fun stuff too! Whether that be Christmas fun days, pancake-flipping competitions, Red Nose Day events or odd-sock days, you’ll be coming to work smiling. • Competitive Salary, • 4x Life Assurance/Death in Service Benefit, • 25 days holiday per annum (plus statutory holidays), • 24/7 Access to a GP, • 24/7 Bereavement Support, • Dedicated in-house Learning & Development/Training team, • Online training platform with access to 100+ training courses, • Quarterly and Yearly BBF Star Awards – recognising those who have gone above and beyond! #J-18808-Ljbffr

Competitive Salary 12 month fixed term contract BBF Limited Blackburn We have an exciting opportunity for the right person to join our passionate and dedicated development team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This customer-facing role involves leading a key retailer account, managing a small team, and travelling as required. Food manufacturing or retailer experience is essential for this role. If you're passionate about product development, love eating cake, and are looking for the opportunity to be part of a large and dynamic development team, we'd love to hear from you. Lead and own the end-to-end delivery of NPD projects, from test bakery and concept development through to full-scale factory trials, scale-up and successful launch across the group portfolio. Provide clear technical and commercial direction on new raw materials, recipe development and factory trials, working closely with Operations, Process and Site Technical teams. Drive the development of commercially viable and operationally achievable products that meet customer briefs, retailer standards, quality expectations and site capability. Own project critical paths, proactively managing risks, escalations, decision points and stakeholder alignment to ensure delivery on time and in full. Ensure all projects are delivered through the PLM process with strong governance, clear controls, compliant documentation and effective launch readiness. Act as an NPD subject matter expert, applying sound judgement and product development expertise to guide projects from brief to launch to a consistently high standard. Build, influence and maintain effective cross-functional relationships, ensuring alignment, pace and clear communication across key departments. Line manage at least one direct report, setting direction, delegating effectively, supporting development and ensuring workload priorities are clearly understood and delivered. Lead day-to-day engagement with key strategic customers, taking ownership of communication, expectations and issue resolution. Represent the business with credibility and professionalism during customer submissions, site visits and meetings, including travel to BBF sites and customer head offices as required. Minimum of five years’ experience within an FMCG environment, ideally with responsibility for managing complex NPD projects. Educated to degree level, or able to demonstrate equivalent professional experience. Food-related qualification or relevant food industry experience is desirable. Proven track record of leading product development activity from brief through to launch within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Recent experience of managing, coaching and developing individuals or teams, with the ability to set direction and drive delivery. Full driving licence required, as regular travel forms part of the role. A highly motivated and commercially aware individual with strong leadership, coaching and team-building capability, demonstrating pace, ownership, sound judgement and effective ways of working. Able to operate effectively in a fast-paced and pressurised environment, balancing competing priorities, making informed decisions and maintaining momentum to deliver results on time and in full. Works collaboratively and with initiative, influencing across functions, coaching and mentoring others, and role-modelling the BBF ways of working. BBF Limited are one of the UK’s leading ambient cake and chilled dessert manufacturers of retailer own label, licensed and branded cakes, supplying recognisable major retailers across the UK and European market. Our team of experts develop and manufacture a wide range of high-quality ambient cake products across several different categories including celebration cakes, mini rolls, mince pies, fruit pies and a wide range of chilled desserts including cheesecake, crumbles and sponge cakes. These include mince pies, celebration cakes, slab cakes, cupcakes and many more! We are passionate about our products and aim to put the customer at the heart of everything we do. With recent investment and acquisitions taking us to nearly 1,400 direct employees, this is an exciting time to join BBF Limited! We are continually looking to grow, but we can only do that with exceptional talent across all levels and disciplines of the business. That is where you come into it! On top of making some delicious cakes and desserts, we do a lot of fun stuff too! Whether that be Christmas fun days, pancake-flipping competitions, Red Nose Day events or odd-sock days, you’ll be coming to work smiling. Competitive Salary 4x Life Assurance/Death in Service Benefit 25 days holiday per annum (plus statutory holidays) 24/7 Access to a GP 24/7 Bereavement Support Dedicated in-house Learning & Development/Training team Online training platform with access to 100+ training courses Quarterly and Yearly BBF Star Awards – recognising those who have gone above and beyond! #J-18808-Ljbffr

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. Flex intends to spin off its Cloud and Power Infrastructure segment into a new, independent publicly traded company, Axiom, with the spin planned for Q1 2027. If the intended spin occurs, this role will support Axiom, a company focused on critical digital infrastructure and delivering end-to-end power and thermal management solutions for AI data centers and other mission-critical applications. Anord Mardix, a Flex company, are a global group that manufactures switchgear and associated products for installation in mission-critical and live commercial buildings ranging from data centres to the international headquarters of some of the world’s largest companies. To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a EHS Manager, located in Blackburn, to cover our Blackburn and Preston facilities. Reporting to the Head of EHS EMEA, the EHS Manager will be responsible for providing immediate supervision to a group of employees for the implementation of complex activities related to the efficient management of Environmental Health & Safety programs in offices and manufacturing sites to ensure that the required company and government standards and regulations are met. • Overall responsibility for EHS across Blackburn and Preston Operations, • Understand and ensure that the implications and duties imposed by legislation are communicated, • Communicate Environmental, Health & Safety matters to the Senior Management Team, • Ensure adequate means of distributing and communicating health, safety and welfare information obtained for the regulatory bodies, Safety organisations and Trade associations regarding new techniques of accident prevention, new legislation requirements and codes of practice, • Ensure that an adequate programme of training for health and safety is established and that the safety culture is encouraged amongst employees, • Ensure all personnel using the correct personal protective clothing/equipment and following all safety requirements and procedures, • Develop departmental vision and build the departmental culture and work standards, • Strategic and tactical responsibility for implementing Quality, Health & Safety, and Environmental strategy and strategic operational goals, • Coordinate and maintain Organisational Management Systems (ISO 45001 & ISO 14001) to ensure the effective management of Health, Safety and Environment matters at the Site Services Offices and on Operational Sites, • Create and implement EHS strategy, processes and procedures to aid and improve business performance, • Review and approve EHS activities for effective issues resolution, • Relevant degree and demonstrable experience in a similar role, ideally within a large Manufacturing/Construction business, • Thorough knowledge of ISO: 4501 and ISO: 1401 standards, • Experience working / communicating with sub-contractors, • Member of IOSH or NEBOSH, • Ability to advise on EHS issues and lead day-to-day EHS activities, • Full driving licence is essential as travel between sites is required, • Fantastic written and verbal communication skills, ability to organise own workload and use initiative, • Efficient with thorough methods of working, • Ability to follow through on Corrective Actions and identify positive and negative acts, • An environment where you will feel fulfilled by your work, valued for your contribution, and celebrated for your success, • A competitive salary and benefits package which includes:, • A merit-based annual pay review, • Enhanced annual leave, • Employee recognition scheme and long service awards, • Referral bonus, • Volunteer days, • Group Life Insurance, including a death in service payment and access to a virtual GP service 24/7 365 days a year, • Sick pay scheme, • Cycle to Work scheme, • Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, • Flexible/Remote/Hybrid Work based on your Job Function, • Travel opportunities (role dependent), • Support in your well-being by access to Employee Assistance Programme offering free access to qualified counsellors and expert advice, • On-site trained Mental Health First Aiders, • Access to various discount programs (including food, activities, gym memberships etc.) TH10 #LI-TONYHYNES Job Category Operations Required Skills: Optional Skills: Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first). Anord Mardix, a Flex company, is a global leader in critical power solutions. With facilities around the globe, Anord Mardix leads in critical power infrastructure, supporting a myriad of industries, from financial institutions to data centers. Our commitment to comprehensive engineering excellence ensures our products and services deliver safe, reliable, quality critical power solutions that you can rely on. Anord Mardix promises innovative engineering solutions to all our clients, meeting the most technical requirements with ease, no matter what the challenge. We develop skill sets, encourage curiosity, and enable empowerment – we turn jobs into careers. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Anord Mardix, a Flex company, is a global leader in critical power solutions. With facilities around the globe, Anord Mardix leads in critical power infrastructure, supporting a myriad of industries, from financial institutions to data centres. At Anord Mardix, we welcome people of all backgrounds. We develop skill sets, encourage curiosity, and enable empowerment – we turn jobs into careers. If this sounds interesting, we’d like to meet you. Flex intends to spin off its Cloud and Power Infrastructure segment into a new, independent publicly traded company, Axiom, with the spin planned for Q1 2027. If the intended spin occurs, this role will support Axiom, a company focused on critical digital infrastructure and delivering end-to-end power and thermal management solutions for AI data centers and other mission‑critical applications. We are looking for a new Project Manager employee to be based in either Blackburn or Kendal. Reporting to the Head of Projects (Modular) EMEA, this role is responsible for delivering Modular projects safely, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. The role leads projects through the full lifecycle from design and manufacture through FAT, logistics, delivery, and site integration, while ensuring commercial performance and customer satisfaction. • Manage multiple high-value Modular projects, taking full ownership for delivery to scope, schedule, cost, quality, and safety requirements., • Lead delivery across the full Modular project lifecycle, including design, manufacture, FAT, logistics, delivery sequencing, and site integration., • Own project commercial performance, including cost control, profitability, variations, invoicing, final accounts, forecasting, and financial reporting., • Coordinate cross-functional teams across engineering, manufacturing, logistics, and site operations to ensure delivery alignment., • Control, monitor, and report project performance, implementing interventions where required to achieve project objectives., • Manage project risks, issues, dependencies, and change control processes, ensuring timely escalation and mitigation., • Build and maintain effective relationships with customers, internal stakeholders, and third-party partners., • Ensure project documentation is complete, accurate, current, and stored appropriately., • Provide accurate project reporting and forecasting in line with business governance requirements., • Promote continuous improvement through lessons learned and the adoption of best practices., • Support and mentor project team members where required to drive consistent delivery standards., • Proven experience delivering complex Modular, skid‑based, switchgear, busbar, or power distribution projects., • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent, high‑value projects and diverse stakeholders., • Strong commercial and financial awareness, including profitability management, cost control, and variation management., • Experience working across engineering, manufacturing, factory delivery, and site execution environments., • Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels, including senior customer stakeholders., • Proficient in project management and reporting tools, including Microsoft Office and Smartsheet., • Excellent organisational, communication, and reporting skills., • Self‑motivated, enthusiastic, and able to work effectively in fast‑paced, pressurised environments., • Strong attention to detail, decision‑making capability, and ability to work with high levels of autonomy and accountability., • Full clean driving licence and eligibility to work in the UK, passport and flexibility to also travel abroad., • Project Management certification (APMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent), • Understanding of electrical principles and power distribution/generation systems, • An environment where you will feel fulfilled by your work, valued for your contribution, and celebrated for your success;, • Opportunities to learn new skills in a fast‑paced industry;, • A competitive salary and benefits package that includes:, • A merit‑based annual pay review, • Enhanced annual leave, • Employee recognition scheme and long service awards, • Referral bonus, • Volunteer days, • Group Life Insurance, including a death in service payment and access to a virtual GP service 24/7 365 days a year, • Sick pay scheme, • Cycle to Work scheme, • Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, • Blackburn or Kendal/Hybrid Work based on your Job Function. Being able to travel occasionally is essential;, • Travel opportunities (role dependent);, • Support in your well‑being by access to:, • Employee Assistance Programme offering free access to qualified counsellors and expert advice, • On‑site trained Mental Health First Aiders, • Access to various discount programs (including food, activities, gym memberships etc.) Blackburn / Kendal TK43 Anord Mardix is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the recruitment process. Please advise us of any accommodations you may need by e‑mailing: . #J-18808-Ljbffr

SLINGCO is an award-winning supplier of high-quality tools and accessories for the installation and handling of cable, with over 40 years of industry heritage. We serve customers in over 70 countries worldwide from our head office in Lancashire, UK, and bases in Georgia, USA, and Bengaluru, India. Our products are used in safety critical applications for a wide range of markets. With sectors including oil & gas, civil engineering, aerospace, transport, utilities, marine/offshore and the military – there's no room for error. That's why we do everything with the utmost care and precision. We design and manufacture to the highest specifications and test to destruction. If our products don't meet and exceed the most stringent national and international standards, they're not good enough for our customers. At Slingco, our goal is to create innovative high-quality products that our customers can depend on, whilst providing a positive experience for our customers and our employees. Every aspect of our work, culture and commitment to innovation is driven by our core values. Salary Dependent on Experience 30 days' annual leave including Bank Holidays, rising to 35 with service Option to buy 5 additional holidays Your birthday off Hybrid working options Enhanced employer pension contribution Life assurance cover x4 salary Gym membership Cycle to work scheme Employee loan scheme Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) The NPD Project Manager is responsible for leading Slingco's new product development projects from approved concept through to successful production launch. Working within the NPD programme, the role coordinates cross-functional teams across Engineering, Operations, Quality, Procurement and Commercial to deliver products to the agreed scope, quality, cost and timescale. A central part of the role is applying a strong manufacturing and engineering background to ensure new products are designed for efficient, repeatable manufacture and are launched smoothly into production. Take ownership of assigned NPD projects from approval through to launch, working with the Product team to translate customer and market requirements into a clear project scope and product specification Lead projects through each stage of the Slingco stage-gate process, including: Building and maintaining integrated project plans, timelines and critical path Defining and controlling project budgets, capital investment and forecast spend Preparing gate review packs and project updates for the Programme Director and steering group Managing risk, issue, change and decision logs, including DFMEA and PFMEA actions Coordinating design verification, validation testing and product certification Lead cross-functional project teams across Engineering, Quality, Procurement, Operations, Sales and Marketing, setting clear priorities and holding owners to account for delivery Manage industrialisation with Manufacturing Engineering and suppliers, including tooling, fixtures, first article inspection, PPAP and production trials Drive design for manufacture and assembly (DFM/DFA), value engineering and cost-down activity to achieve target product cost and margin Maintain a sound technical understanding of Slingco products, their manufacturing processes and their end-use applications Lead structured root-cause problem solving (8D, 5 Whys, Ishikawa) on technical, quality and supply issues arising during development, launch and early production Act as the main point of contact for project status, providing clear, regular reporting to stakeholders and the senior leadership team Ensure a smooth handover of launched products into business-as-usual operations, including post-launch reviews and lessons learned Ensure new products meet all applicable product standards, regulatory requirements and customer specifications Ensure technical files, drawings, BOMs, work instructions and operation and maintenance manuals are complete, controlled and released before launch Uphold the company's quality management system and health, safety and environmental requirements throughout the project lifecycle Coordinate launch readiness, including product training materials for internal teams, distributors and end users Support the Sales and Marketing teams with launch planning, product training and customer presentations Attend customer visits, supplier visits and trade shows as required. Required Technical Knowledge Excellent planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and competing priorities Proficient in project management software (MS Project, Smartsheet or similar) Proficient using MS Office software, particularly Excel and PowerPoint Strong leadership, influencing and stakeholder management skills, with excellent written and verbal communication at all levels Self-starter, motivated, able to prioritise workload, and capable of working with limited direction Ability to work hands-on with engineering, production and suppliers on the shop floor to resolve issues quickly Familiarity with CAD (Autodesk Inventor or similar) and ERP/PLM systems (desirable) Experience managing new product development projects in a manufacturing or engineering environment, with a record of delivering products to market on time and on budget Proven experience applying a formal stage-gate or phase-gate NPD/NPI process in a manufacturing environment, from concept through to production launch Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and how design decisions affect cost, quality and lead time Practical application of APQP tools - DFMEA/PFMEA, control plans, PPAP / first article inspection and design verification planning Sound commercial and financial awareness: project budgeting, capital expenditure, product costing, business cases and return on investment Working knowledge and demonstrated experience applying PRINCE2, APM or PMP - recognised project management frameworks and methodologies Formal project management qualification (PRINCE2, APM PMQ or PMP) Degree (BEng/BSc) in Mechanical, Manufacturing or Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline, desired. Candidates with equivalent experience in an engineering or manufacturing environment will be considered in lieu of the degree Familiarity with UKCA / CE marking and relevant product standards (e.g. BS EN, IEC, ASTM) for engineered products Familiarity with ISO 9001 - Quality management systems, including design and development controls Familiarity with APQP / PPAP - Advanced Product Quality Planning and Production Part Approval Process, or an equivalent new-product quality planning methodology Lean / Six Sigma training #J-18808-Ljbffr

Your new role as Finance Manager:As Finance Manager you shall oversee the production of accurate and timely management information to stakeholders, so they are well-informed with timely financial information in relation to operations. With head office based within easy commute from the M65 and local