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Service Engineer | UK-based with travel across the UK & Europe About the Company Our client is a well-established and highly respected engineering business operating across the UK and Europe. They specialise in delivering bespoke industrial equipment and solutions, supporting customers from initial design through to installation, maintenance, and ongoing technical support. With a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and customer service, they continue to grow within their sector. The Opportunity We are recruiting on behalf of our client for a Field Service & Installation Engineer to join their expanding team. This is a varied and hands-on role, ideal for someone who enjoys a mix of workshop-based work, site installations, and international travel. You will be instrumental in supporting customers by ensuring equipment is assembled, installed, and maintained to the highest standards, while also playing a key role in troubleshooting and continuous improvement activities. Key Responsibilities • Carry out pre-assembly of machinery within the UK workshop, ensuring all builds meet required specifications and deadlines, • Lead and support installation and commissioning activities at customer sites across the UK and Europe, • Provide both on-site and remote technical support, • Conduct planned preventative maintenance (PPM), fault finding, and repairs, • Respond to breakdowns efficiently and implement corrective actions, • Interpret and work from mechanical and technical drawings, • Plan and install PVC pipework systems as required, • Maintain workshop tools and ensure a clean, safe working environment, • Build and maintain strong working relationships with customers, always representing the business professionally, • Ensure all work complies with health & safety standards, including completing risk assessments and method statements, • Complete service reports and maintain accurate technical documentation, • Support design and development improvements in collaboration with engineering teams, • Provide guidance and training to customers or junior staff when needed, • Previous experience in a field service or engineering environment, • Level 3 qualification in an engineering discipline (preferred), • Strong mechanical knowledge, including hydraulics and pneumatics, • Experience working with pumps, filtration systems, or PVC pipework is advantageous, • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, • Hands-on experience with maintenance, fault finding, and repairs, • Competent with engineering tools and equipment, • Comfortable using Microsoft Office and completing technical reports, • IPAF licence (desirable), • Practical, detail-focused, and hands-on approach, • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, • Customer-focused with a proactive and solutions-driven mindset, • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, • Ability to work independently and as part of a team, • Forward-thinking with strong planning and organisational skills, • Opportunity to work on diverse and technically challenging projects, • Regular travel across the UK and Europe, • A supportive and collaborative working environment, • Ongoing development opportunities within a growing organisation

SII OVERVIEW: SII is an international group specialising in digital services and engineering, working alongside major industrial and service-sector companies to accelerate their digital transformation. Present in 21 countries and supported by the expertise of more than 16,000 employees, the group designs and delivers innovative and sustainable technological solutions. Joining SII means becoming part of a company where team spirit, autonomy, and professional growth are at the heart of the employee experience. Our promise, “Let’s Tech Together,” reflects our ambition: to build a technological future together that is useful, inclusive, and driven by innovation. With five strategic offices in Belfast, Chester, Farnborough, London and Oxford, we work in partnership with our customers UK-wide to deliver high-impact engineering solutions. SII UK is a trusted Aerospace and Defence engineering partner, supporting the delivery of complex, mission-critical programmes while helping to shape the future of innovation across next-generation systems and technologies. Our teams contribute daily to creating a fulfilling, stimulating and career development focused work environment. True to our human-centred values, we are committed to making SII UK a Great Place To Work®, having been certified 5 years running. THE OPPORTUNITY We are seeking an experienced Project Engineer with strong mechanical engineering background, wing manufacturing knowledge, and proven experience of the LBIP (Lean Business Improvement Process). The role will support the delivery of wing related projects through defined maturity gates, from early concept through to fully industrialised solutions. The successful candidate will be a hands on problem solver, capable of operating close to the shop floor, leading structured investigations, and applying sound mechanical engineering judgement to resolve complex manufacturing and build issues. This role operates at the interface between Engineering and Manufacturing and requires a disciplined, methodical approach to project delivery and governance. Key Responsibilities: · Lead and support projects through the LBIP framework, ensuring activities meet maturity gate criteria and governance requirements. · Manage project plans, risks, actions, and deliverables to support successful progression through maturity gates. · Generate and maintain robust maturity evidence, risk registers, and delivery documentation. · Support and participate in project reviews, readiness assessments, and approval boards. Mechanical Engineering & Wing Manufacturing Support · Apply strong mechanical engineering expertise to ensure technical solutions are safe, robust, and manufacturable. · Provide technical support to wing build and assembly activities, including interpretation of mechanical designs and tolerances. · Support resolution of build issues related to structures, interfaces, tooling, and assembly processes. · Act as an effective interface between Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Operations. Problem Solving & Issue Resolution · Lead and contribute to structured problem solving activities (e.g. root cause analysis, containment, and corrective actions). · Investigate mechanical and manufacturing issues arising during production and project execution. · Drive sustainable solutions that address root cause rather than symptoms, ensuring lessons learned are captured and reused. · Support management and closure of non conformances, concessions, and deviations. Required Skills, Experience & Competencies · Proven experience as a Project Engineer (or similar) within an aerospace manufacturing environment. · Strong mechanical engineering background, with experience applying mechanical principles in a production setting. · Demonstrable experience using the LBIP process, including taking projects through defined maturity gates. · Strong understanding of wing manufacturing, including structures, build processes, and industrial systems. · Proven ability to lead and apply structured problem solving techniques. · Experience working close to the shop floor and supporting live manufacturing activity. · Ability to independently analyse issues, develop technically sound solutions, and drive implementation. · Excellent communication, planning, and stakeholder management skills. · Strong focus on time, cost, quality, and safety. Desirable Experience · Experience with metallic and/or composite wing structures. · Manufacturing Engineering or industrialisation experience. · Experience supporting rate increases, major process changes, or new industrial introductions. · Knowledge of aerospace quality standards and regulatory frameworks. · Experience producing maturity packs, technical justifications, and approval documentation. · Familiarity with structured problem solving methodologies Personal Attributes:- · Proactive and delivery-focused mindset. · Comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment. · Collaborative team player with the confidence to challenge constructively. · Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality outputs. BENEFITS: · Competitive Basic Salary · 6% Employers Contribution + 6% as a salary sacrifice · Private Medical Insurance, Life Cover and Income Protection · 25 days holiday · 10 days full sick pay per year · Flexible working · Cycle to Work & TechScheme · Continuous professional development · Corporate access to the Udemy platform • If you're applying for a role requiring security clearance, please be aware that foreign or dual nationality is not an automatic bar, however certain posts may have restrictions which could affect those who do not have sole British nationality or who have personal connections with certain countries outside the UK.

We’re looking for a highly organised and detail‑driven part time Payroll Administrator to join our HR team, based in Ellesmere Port. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, takes pride in accuracy and wants to play a key role in delivering a reliable payroll service. This is a part time role, and we can be flexible on the working pattern to ensure the final arrangement works for both you and the business. In this role, you will take ownership of key payroll activities, including preparing monthly input data, supporting year end processes and being the first point of contact for pay related queries. You will work closely with HR, Finance and our external payroll providers to make sure everything runs smoothly, accurately and on time. Your Main Responsibilities: - You’ll have a variety of responsibilities, including: • Preparing and submitting monthly payroll data for the UK and some small international locations and supporting accurate, timely payroll processing, • Managing lifecycle payroll changes such as starters, leavers, contractual updates and statutory payments, • Helping to maintain payroll data integrity and producing regular reports for HR and Finance, • Supporting the annual reward cycle, including updates to review and bonus spreadsheets, • Assisting with year‑end payroll and benefits reporting, • Reviewing international payroll outputs (training provided, no previous experience needed), • Providing general HR administrative support during busy periods or project work, • Acting as a go‑to contact for payroll queries, ensuring clear and timely communication across the business What we are looking for: • Strong numerical ability and confidence working with payroll data, • Good understanding of payroll processes and statutory requirements, • Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to data accuracy, • Strong administrative and organisational skills, • Ability to balance multiple deadlines and work both independently and as part of a team, • Good IT skills, especially Excel, and confidence using HR or payroll systems What we are offering: • Up to 10% employee / 15% employer pension contributions, • Annual bonus scheme, • 6x salary death‑in‑service cover, • Private medical insurance, • Optional annual medical check‑up with our onsite Occupational Health provider, • 25 days’ annual leave, increasing up to 28 days with service (after 2, 4 and 5 years), • ShareSave scheme, • Hybrid working, with 1 day per week worked from home, • Core working hours of 10am–3pm, with flexibility to work between 7am–7pm, • Cycle to Work scheme, • Access to our full Percipio training library, free of charge, for ongoing learning and development

R&D Manager – Shape the Future of Snacks About Us Calbee is Japan’s #1 snack brand and one of the world’s largest snack manufacturers, creating snacks loved by millions across Asia and beyond for over 50 years. Since 1945, Seabrook Crisps has been crafting bold, distinctive snacks that stand out from the crowd. From our roots in Bradford to becoming a nationally loved brand, our signature crinkle-cut crisps and fearless approach to flavour have earned us a loyal following. Seabrook joined the Calbee group in 2018, joining forces to enter an exciting new phase of growth. With a strong portfolio of brands, impressive growth in a competitive market and ambitious plans for the years ahead, we’re investing in innovation, capability, capacity, and talent to take our brands – and our people – to the next level. The Opportunity This is not just another R&D role. As R&D Manager - Snacks, you’ll be at the forefront of our innovation agenda. Working closely with R&D colleagues and the wider Marketing team, you’ll own and drive the development of exciting new products across both our branded and own label portfolios. You’ll have real influence, real visibility, and the chance to make a tangible impact on snacks enjoyed by millions. Working at the intersection of Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain, Operations and our global R&D network, you’ll take ideas from insight to shelf, creating commercially successful, consumer-loved products in a fast-moving, highly collaborative environment. What You’ll Be Doing · Lead the snacks innovation agenda with purpose – shape and deliver a forward-thinking NPD pipeline aligned to brand strategy · Own the end-to-end development process – from concept creation through to successful product launch · Bring ideas to life – develop concepts, create samples, and collaborate with suppliers to refine products · Partner with customers – work closely with major UK retailers to deliver winning own label solutions · Drive cross-functional delivery – lead cross functional project teams with colleagues from Operations, Marketing, Sales, and Supply Chain · Embed a culture of innovation – champion creativity, pace, and continuous improvement across the business This is a hands-on role where your ideas, energy, and expertise will directly shape the future. What We’re Looking For You’re an ambitious, commercially minded product developer who thrives in a fast-paced FMCG environment and is ready to step into a high-impact role. You excel at building strong, collaborative relationships and see a positive, adaptable outlook as key to success. · Proven experience in FMCG product development (4+ years) · Strong track record of delivering NPD projects from concept to launch · Confident leading cross-functional teams and managing multiple projects · Experience working with UK retailers on own-label development (advantageous) · Knowledge of frying/extrusion technologies (desirable – especially in savoury snacks) · Strong organisational and IT skills · Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Nutrition, or similar · Full UK driving licence Bonus Points If You Have · Previous exposure to international teams or global brands · Japanese language skills Who You Are · A natural collaborator who can influence at all levels and forge strong working partnerships · Resilient, adaptable, and calm under pressure · Proactive, driven, and solutions-focused · Commercially aware with strong prioritisation skills · Curious, creative, and always looking for better ways to do things Why Join Us? · Be part of a growing, ambitious business backed by a global leader · Work in a culture where innovation is genuinely valued and encouraged · Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package · Access career development opportunities within an international group · Play a key role in shaping products that reach millions of consumers across the UK Location · Deeside, close to Chester, Manchester and Liverpool · Some travel to Bradford HQ · Occasion global and wider UK travel How to Apply: If you’re ready to take the next step in your R&D career and want to be part of an exciting growth journey, we’d love to hear from you. Please send your CV and cover letter to:

Korn Ferry is proud to be partnering with a well-established organisation operating within a highly specialised manufacturing environment. With a long history of technical expertise and consistent investment in innovation, the business plays a critical role in supporting a range of advanced sectors, both in the UK and internationally. This heavy engineering company is embarking on a large-scale growth & transformation journey, with considerable investment from its parent company. As the company continues to grow and evolve, it is looking to recruit a Graduate Materials Scientist to join their team onsite at their Ellesmere Port site. This will give you the opportunity to apply materials science expertise to drive new product development, optimise existing processes, and contribute to national and international research programmes, while supporting innovative manufacturing processes in a technically challenging and collaborative environment. How you’ll add value: • Work closely with multidisciplinary teams, to support pilot-scale and full-scale production operations., • Lead the development of metals and alloys from concept through to production-scale implementation, including laboratory and plant trials., • Design, execute, and analyse experimental programmes to validate alloy compositions, processing routes, and material performance., • Evaluate and qualify raw materials, developing and maintaining internal material specifications., • Perform advanced materials characterisation, correlating microstructure with processing conditions and properties., • Provide technical support to manufacturing processes through troubleshooting and continuous improvement., • Support cost reduction, process efficiency improvements, and enhanced product quality and yield., • Support health, safety, and environmental assessments related to new materials and pilot-scale operations. About you: • Degree in Materials Science, Metallurgy, Chemistry, Physics, or a related discipline., • Practical knowledge working with metals and alloys, including melting and casting processes and metallurgical processing., • Advanced Excel skills., • Strong skills in microstructural analysis, including sample preparation and the use of optical microscopy and SEM., • Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with a practical, hands-on approach., • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including technical reporting., • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment, and a willingness to travel internationally (20%) What you can expect: • Competitive salary, • Generous Pension,, • Dental and medical insurance, • Holiday allowance, • Long service bonus, • Support with industry recognised qualifications

Job Title: SHE Manager Colas Ltd are a UK subsidiary of the global Colas Group, which operates in over 50 countries worldwide and employs over 55,000 people including over 1500 in the UK across multiple sites. We are specialists in highways construction and have been involved in large-scale UK and international construction projects within the highways, airfields, and marine sectors as well as offering highways maintenance services and manufacturing our own innovative surfacing products. We hold a 'Gold Investor in People' award for continuously developing and rewarding our employees, offering excellent career potential. Purpose of the role We have an exciting opportunity for a SHE Manager to join on 24-month fixed-term contract supporting the Cheshire West and Chester contract within the Asset & Maintenance business unit. As a key member of the Safety, Health, Environment and Wellbeing (SHE) team, you will provide leadership, support and expert advice to management and employees across Colas Ltd. The role is focused on ensuring compliance with legislation, company and group policies, while driving continuous improvement in SHE performance. Based in Chester, CH2 4EX. The position requires regular travel to operational sites to support the A&MS workstream. Main Responsibilities You will play an active role in supporting the business through regular engagement with managers, clients, partners and operational teams, contributing to meetings and providing practical SHE guidance. The role includes offering emergency response advice, conducting site inspections and engaging in face-to-face safety conversations to reinforce a strong safety culture. You will monitor and review SHE data, including event reporting and investigations, identifying trends and influencing improvements. A key aspect of the role involves carrying out internal audits against ISO standards and National Highway Sector Schemes, while supporting operational teams in completing their own inspections and ensuring corrective actions are effectively implemented. You will promote best practice across the organisation and contribute to the development and continuous improvement of integrated management system documentation, including policies and procedures. In addition, you will support the delivery of SHE campaigns and training initiatives, attend One Colas Safety meetings, and work closely with business leads to embed SHE principles across the workstream. The role also includes undertaking any additional duties as required by the Associate Director – SHE. Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate will ideally have a strong technical background in Highways, Utilities and building Construction also, supported by at least an HNC or equivalent qualification, along with a solid understanding of Safety, Health and Environmental practices within the highways or construction sector. You will hold a NEBOSH General Certificate and either Chartered Membership of IOSH or Practitioner Membership of IEMA. With a minimum of five years’ experience in SHE management, including audit and compliance functions, you will demonstrate a clear understanding of management systems such as ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001 and National Highway Sector Schemes. Strong communication skills are essential, enabling you to effectively engage with a wide range of stakeholders and influence positive behavioural and cultural change across the business. A UK driving licence is essential for this role. Package Description Here at Colas, we offer a great total compensation package, including: • A salary between £55,000 and £65,000 (dependent on experience and qualifications) PLUS Company car / car allowance, • Our Colas Pension Scheme has combined contributions of up to 10%, • Life Assurance Scheme which is x4 basic salary, • 25 days annual leave per year + Public Holidays, • Holiday Purchase & Selling Scheme, • Hybrid Working Scheme (dependent on the role), • Family-Friendly Benefits, including Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay, • Opportunities to study towards a fully funded Professional Qualification, • Ongoing personal / professional development, • Discounts on car leasing, holidays, cinema tickets, restaurants and much more through our online employee benefits portal #LI-AS1 At Colas, our culture is guided by four core values: Respect, Commitment, Pioneering, and Sharing. These values shape how we work, collaborate, and grow together. We believe that respect is the foundation of every relationship. By treating others as we wish to be treated, we foster fairness, transparency, and inclusion within our teams and with our clients, communities, and partners. Commitment means dedicating ourselves fully to everything we do. We strive to create an environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to make a meaningful impact. With a pioneering spirit, we prioritise bold innovation over blind ambition. We welcome new ideas, invest in our people, and work to deliver sustainable infrastructure solutions that shape the future. Through sharing, we build trust and solidarity, encouraging collaboration and growth at all levels of the business. Colas Ltd is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that mirrors the communities we serve. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all backgrounds. If you want a workplace where your voice is valued and your potential is developed, Colas is the right choice. Note to Recruitment Agencies In line with our Company Policy, Colas Ltd has a preference for direct hiring and we will reach out to our PSL (Preferred Suppliers List) agencies if the role is eligible for release. We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. If a speculative CV is sent, no fee will be applicable.

Job Title: Contracts Manager Colas Ltd are a UK subsidiary of the global Colas Group, which operates in over 50 countries worldwide and employs over 55,000 people including over 1500 in the UK across multiple sites. We are specialists in highways construction and have been involved in large-scale UK and international construction projects within the highways, airfields, and marine sectors as well as offering highways maintenance services and manufacturing our own innovative surfacing products. We hold a 'Gold Investor in People' award for continuously developing and rewarding our employees, offering excellent career potential. Purpose of the role We have a great opportunity for a Contracts Manager to join Colas Ltd, you will lead the safe and efficient delivery of winter and reactive works within the Local Roads Maintenance contract for Cheshire West & Chester, based at our Guilden Sutton depot, CH2 4EX. The role is responsible for ensuring that all activities are delivered in line with client expectations, contractual requirements, and operational performance targets. Acting as the primary interface with the client, the Contract Manager will maintain strong working relationships through regular communication, site engagement, and performance reviews. The role requires full accountability for operational delivery, health and safety compliance, and commercial performance, ensuring that works are delivered efficiently, safely, and within agreed budgets while promoting a culture of continuous improvement and high standards across all teams. Main Responsibilities The Contract Manager will provide strong and visible leadership across operational and site-based teams, driving a positive safety culture and ensuring adherence to all health, safety, environmental and quality standards. They will lead the planning and execution of reactive highway maintenance, urgent defect repairs, winter maintenance operations, and associated activities such as drainage, street lighting, minor civil engineering works, and structures maintenance. The role involves prioritising urgent works to meet contractual response times, ensuring winter service readiness and resilience, and coordinating resources effectively to maintain service continuity. The successful candidate will act as the main point of contact for the client, managing relationships through structured meetings, reporting, and ongoing communication to ensure expectations are met or exceeded. They will hold full responsibility for the commercial performance of the contract, including budget management, forecasting, cost value reconciliation, and maximising recovery through variations and additional works. Working closely with commercial and quantity surveying teams, they will ensure accurate financial control, risk management, and compliance with contractual processes. In addition, the Contract Manager will oversee labour, plant, materials, and subcontractors to ensure efficient utilisation of resources, while maintaining programmes and activity schedules aligned with operational capacity and client requirements. They will ensure all site activities comply with approved methods of working, risk assessments, CDM regulations, and company safety rules. The role also includes supporting and developing team members through coaching and performance management, maintaining accurate site records and reporting, and driving innovation and continuous improvement to enhance service delivery and value. Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate will have a strong background in highways maintenance and civil engineering, with in-depth knowledge of reactive maintenance, minor works, and severe weather operations. They will bring proven experience managing both direct labour organisations and subcontractors, ensuring efficient and effective delivery across all workstreams. A strong health and safety background is essential, alongside proven experience in managing profit and loss accounts and taking full responsibility for commercial performance. The successful candidate will also demonstrate proven experience in people performance management, with the ability to lead, develop, and motivate teams. They will have experience in works programming and scheduling, and be comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment where priorities can change quickly. Knowledge of works ordering systems and data analysis is important, enabling effective decision-making and performance monitoring in line with contract requirements. A relevant qualification in construction or civil engineering, a CSCS professional qualification, and a recognised safety qualification such as SMSTS or IOSH are expected, along with a full UK driving licence and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Package Description Here at Colas, we offer a great total compensation package, including: • A salary between £60,000 and £65,000 (dependent on experience and qualifications) PLUS Company car / car allowance, • Our Colas Pension Scheme has combined contributions of up to 10%, • Life Assurance Scheme which is x4 basic salary, • 25 days annual leave per year + Public Holidays, • Holiday Purchase & Selling Scheme, • Hybrid Working Scheme (dependent on the role), • Family-Friendly Benefits, including Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay, • Opportunities to study towards a fully funded Professional Qualification, • Ongoing personal / professional development, • Discounts on car leasing, holidays, cinema tickets, restaurants and much more through our online employee benefits portal At Colas, our culture is guided by four core values: Respect, Commitment, Pioneering, and Sharing. These values shape how we work, collaborate, and grow together. We believe that respect is the foundation of every relationship. By treating others as we wish to be treated, we foster fairness, transparency, and inclusion within our teams and with our clients, communities, and partners. Commitment means dedicating ourselves fully to everything we do. We strive to create an environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to make a meaningful impact. With a pioneering spirit, we prioritise bold innovation over blind ambition. We welcome new ideas, invest in our people, and work to deliver sustainable infrastructure solutions that shape the future. Through sharing, we build trust and solidarity, encouraging collaboration and growth at all levels of the business. Colas Ltd is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that mirrors the communities we serve. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all backgrounds. If you want a workplace where your voice is valued and your potential is developed, Colas is the right choice. #LI-AS1 Note to Recruitment Agencies In line with our Company Policy, Colas Ltd has a preference for direct hiring and we will reach out to our PSL (Preferred Suppliers List) agencies if the role is eligible for release. We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. If a speculative CV is sent, no fee will be applicable.

R&D Manager – Shape the Future of Snacks About Us Calbee is Japan’s #1 snack brand and one of the world’s largest snack manufacturers, creating snacks loved by millions across Asia and beyond for over 50 years. Since 1945, Seabrook Crisps has been crafting bold, distinctive snacks that stand out from the crowd. From our roots in Bradford to becoming a nationally loved brand, our signature crinkle-cut crisps and fearless approach to flavour have earned us a loyal following. Seabrook joined the Calbee group in 2018, joining forces to enter an exciting new phase of growth. With a strong portfolio of brands, impressive growth in a competitive market and ambitious plans for the years ahead, we’re investing in innovation, capability, capacity, and talent to take our brands – and our people – to the next level. The Opportunity This is not just another R&D role. As R&D Manager - Snacks, you’ll be at the forefront of our innovation agenda. Working closely with R&D colleagues and the wider Marketing team, you’ll own and drive the development of exciting new products across both our branded and own label portfolios. You’ll have real influence, real visibility, and the chance to make a tangible impact on snacks enjoyed by millions. Working at the intersection of Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain, Operations and our global R&D network, you’ll take ideas from insight to shelf, creating commercially successful, consumer-loved products in a fast-moving, highly collaborative environment. What You’ll Be Doing · Lead the snacks innovation agenda with purpose – shape and deliver a forward-thinking NPD pipeline aligned to brand strategy · Own the end-to-end development process – from concept creation through to successful product launch · Bring ideas to life – develop concepts, create samples, and collaborate with suppliers to refine products · Partner with customers – work closely with major UK retailers to deliver winning own label solutions · Drive cross-functional delivery – lead cross functional project teams with colleagues from Operations, Marketing, Sales, and Supply Chain · Embed a culture of innovation – champion creativity, pace, and continuous improvement across the business This is a hands-on role where your ideas, energy, and expertise will directly shape the future. What We’re Looking For You’re an ambitious, commercially minded product developer who thrives in a fast-paced FMCG environment and is ready to step into a high-impact role. You excel at building strong, collaborative relationships and see a positive, adaptable outlook as key to success. · Proven experience in FMCG product development (4+ years) · Strong track record of delivering NPD projects from concept to launch · Confident leading cross-functional teams and managing multiple projects · Experience working with UK retailers on own-label development (advantageous) · Knowledge of frying/extrusion technologies (desirable – especially in savoury snacks) · Strong organisational and IT skills · Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Nutrition, or similar · Full UK driving licence Bonus Points If You Have · Previous exposure to international teams or global brands · Japanese language skills Who You Are · A natural collaborator who can influence at all levels and forge strong working partnerships · Resilient, adaptable, and calm under pressure · Proactive, driven, and solutions-focused · Commercially aware with strong prioritisation skills · Curious, creative, and always looking for better ways to do things Why Join Us? · Be part of a growing, ambitious business backed by a global leader · Work in a culture where innovation is genuinely valued and encouraged · Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package · Access career development opportunities within an international group · Play a key role in shaping products that reach millions of consumers across the UK Location · Deeside, close to Chester, Manchester and Liverpool · Some travel to Bradford HQ · Occasion global and wider UK travel How to Apply: If you’re ready to take the next step in your R&D career and want to be part of an exciting growth journey, we’d love to hear from you. Please send your CV and cover letter to:

Cumming Group is an international project and cost management consultancy delivering innovative solutions in construction, real estate, and infrastructure. With a commitment to collaboration, transparency, and performance excellence, we support some of the world's most respected clients across diverse range of sectors. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: • Provide overall leadership to Project Management team including project and service delivery, processes, development etc., • Proactive day to day responsibility for large sized projects and demonstrate the ability to take on tasks with minimal supervision., • Strengthen our service delivery capability and promote knowledge capture, sharing and innovation., • Prepare and evaluating tenders, contractor/consultant selection and contract documentation., • Support risk and value management, including facilitation of workshops and project risk registers., • Contract administration for relevant contract provisions, monthly reporting and chairing project meetings., • Deliver all work outputs in an accurate and timely manner to a high standard of quality., • Undertake service delivery in accordance with the policies and procedures of the business, particularly Health & Safety and Quality Assurance., • Undertake service in compliance with client’s corporate governance procedures where applicable., • Achieve all objectives as required by the annual performance review process., • Demonstrate a commitment to continuing professional development and continuous improvement., • Communicating effectively with all stakeholders to ensure that all parties are kept informed on all relevant matters impacting and influencing projects., • Provide advice on procurement and contracts., • Responsibility for, and must be committed to promoting, protecting, developing and enabling the business and your colleagues, within the parameter of your job role, • Contribute towards bid and tender preparation and business development., • Support the implementation of strategic initiatives at service level., • Provide leadership to the staff, where required. Resolve conflicts of priorities and personalities relating to work with the appropriate Director or Associate., • Mentor and coach team members, ensuring that staff and new starters are developed to support the successful growth of the business and development of their career., • Developing and managing the Project Programmes and obtaining the buy-in of all stakeholders., • Manage the delivery of work through proactive involvement where appropriate and through performance management of personnel to ensure work is completed in a timely manner to a high-quality standard., • Communicating effectively with all stakeholders to ensure that all parties are kept informed on all relevant matters impacting and influencing projects., • Communicating with team members to ensure that they understand and become engaged with the project strategies, briefs and client requirements., • Driving project performance, service delivery and technical and commercial outcomes and undertaking reviews, ensuring client delivery is above expectation. Knowledge & Skills Required: • The ability to:, • Deliver results in a client facing role including:, • Respond confidently to a client request; as well as understanding when to escalate client issues to senior members of the team., • Provide innovative solutions to improve project delivery., • Ability to show resilience and resourcefulness in the face of highly complex challenges., • Commitment to outperforming client expectations., • Deal diplomatically with a wide range of stakeholders in a flexible environment, subject to change., • Demonstrate a high degree of integrity., • Lead a team., • Negotiate, influence and deliver results in a client facing role., • Manage conflicting priorities and organise workloads in conjunction with the appropriate Director., • Demonstrate flexibility in response to changing requirements and routines., • Show strong leadership skills and demonstrable ability to lead, creating a close-knit team. Motivate and mentor the team to work effectively in a dynamic environment, including the supply chain., • Prioritise and self-manage with ability to work in a high-pressure environment. Preferred Education and Experience: • Preferably degree qualified in a relevant field: construction, cost management, engineering or quantity surveying., • MAPM / MRICS other equivalent qualification or experience., • Supporting Project Management Qualifications such as PRINCE2 Practitioner / Certified Project Manager / MSP / Risk Management., • Experience in the Infrastructure sector is essential., • Leadership development training., • 7+ years’ experience (at least 5 years post qualification)., • Extensive knowledge of construction industry technical matters., • Extensive experience of industry standard forms of contract, typically JCT and NEC., • Excellent technical project management skills and provide leadership to others on PM Processes: Risk, Opportunities and Issues, Planning/programming, Change control, Reporting, Stakeholder management and Communications, Value Management., • Extensive experience of delivering multiple or complex projects and programmes of work through the entire project life cycle., • Sound understanding of HS&E legislation including some formal training/qualifications., • Strong oral and written communication and presentation skills., • Strong interpersonal and team building skills. Strong interpersonal skills with both client and staff., • Monitoring developments in project and programme management field - new processes / alternative training/ new areas of work - examples such as BIM, Soft Landings and agile project management., • Strong analytical skills, sound judgement and an aptitude for forward planning., • Energetic and motivated with natural drive and an innovative flair, resourcefulness and ability to adapt to change., • An ability to think clearly and make reasoned decisions, explaining the logic employed., • Good experience of managing people and delivering multiple or complex projects. Cumming Group is committed to creating a diverse workplace and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All job applicants will receive equal treatment without regard to age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, "race" (includes nationality, national / ethnic origin, colour), marriage & civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, gender assignment, religion and belief. Note for Recruitment Agencies: We prefer to hire directly, and we will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if this role is eligible for release.

About The Role Experience, qualification, and soft skills, have you got everything required to succeed in this opportunity Find out below. Currie & Brown is one of the leading international physical asset management and construction consultancies, dedicated to advising clients worldwide with our expertise and experience in multiple sectors and services. We are differentiated by our people, innovation and reputation with a genuine global office network. Our people, from the first-day apprentice to senior management make our business what it is today. Everybody in the Currie & Brown family, no matter how experienced they are, plays their own unique part in our success and have fun along the way. Currie & Brown is seeking talented professionals to join our Scotland team. The successful candidate will be part of the delivery of cost consultancy services for one of our MEP team's key clients, reporting to and being supported by the account director on unique projects within high-profile occupied buildings. The role will involve significant direct client exposure and time on the client site. The delivery of crisp, confident building advice will be a key deliverable. In addition, there will be opportunities to become involved in the wider project portfolio. Our continuing success at winning new clients, expanding services to existing clients and an ambitious growth agenda creates career opportunities for people with the drive to help shape our future and be involved in stimulating and rewarding projects. Our MEP team wins and delivers an exceptionally high volume of work for clients. The roles in scope span the full spectrum of cost consultancy and contract administration services. Our people gain direct client-facing experience not typically available to MEP cost management professionals in traditional roles. Your core duties will involve: • Leading the preparation of cost plans and estimates and supporting presentation documents from inception and feasibility stages onwards, • Presenting the above, explaining and agreeing approaches to issues around project risks and uncertainties, • Leading procurement activities and contract formation, • Managing the entire post-contract delivery process, • Undertaking general project strategy shaping and client handling, • Preparing cost plans and estimates, • Undertaking procurement of projects from start to finish including preparation of tender documentation, • Managing work packages post-contract including change control and valuation, progress valuations, cost reports and final accounts, • Providing crisp and focused cost advice and reporting, • Conducting tender analysis for the purpose of contractor appointments and data capture for benchmarking and future cost plans, • Assuming a leading role in setting objectives and priorities, working as a proactive team player, • Maintaining effective communication to ensure all information is available for the successful completion of projects and liaising with other managers to ensure efficient financial control, • BSc in quantity surveying or equivalent, • Membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS) would be ideal, • Technical delivery experience gained within a global construction consultancy, • Pre and post-contract experience including cost planning and procurement, • Good technical writing, strong client-facing and communication skills, • Well-organised, diligent, proactive, assertive, self-starting, well-disciplined and commercially astute, • A team player with a 'can-do' attitude, outgoing, polite, patient, diplomatic, personable, respectful, and flexible., • Ability to take on a leadership role as part of personal development planning

Senior Recruitment Consultant - Take Your UK Success into Europe (DACH Region) Are you a high-performing UK IT, Tech or Engineering recruiter? Not sure what skills you will need for this opportunity Simply read the full description below to get a complete picture of candidate requirements. Consistently billing? Comfortable running a full 360 desk? What if you could take the exact same skills - BD, candidate networking, deal negotiation - and apply them in a market with higher fees, less saturation, and bigger earning potential? We've launched a new European / DACH (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) business unit, built on 25 years of UK engineering recruitment success. Now we're looking for ambitious UK recruiters ready to scale their earnings by expanding into Europe. Why Europe? Why Now? The DACH region offers: • Strong industrial and technology economies, • Skills-short markets with high demand for engineering and tech talent, • Higher average salaries - meaning higher placement fees, • Market mapping, • Cold outreach & relationship building, • Vacancy qualification, • Candidate control, • Offer negotiation The Role As a Senior or Principal Consultant, you'll: • Generate new business and build long-term client partnerships, • Manage the full 360 recruitment lifecycle, • Build and own a high-value candidate network, • Cross-sell wider project solutions, • Drive your own desk revenue with full ownership and autonomy, • Join an experienced team building our new European business unit, • Use our 25-year UK track record to win trust in the European market Who This Is Perfect For You're likely: • A UK-based 360 recruiter in IT, Tech, or Engineering, • Billing consistently and confident in business development, • Ambitious for higher earnings, • Motivated by building something new rather than inheriting a tired, saturated UK desk You just need to know how to sell and close. What You'll Get • Access to a proven brand with 25 years of engineering credibility, • A genuine opportunity to build a European desk from the ground up, • Higher earning potential aligned to higher-value markets, • Clear progression to Principal and leadership level, • A collaborative team environment focused on scaling Europe Ready to increase your ceiling without changing your skillset? xrnqpay Call Nicola Mannion for a confidential conversation.

Job Description: Learn more about the general tasks related to this opportunity below, as well as required skills. Children's Transformation and Commissioning Lead We are supporting a local authority to appoint a senior leader to drive a complex and high-profile Children's Services transformation agenda. This role will lead system-wide improvement across SEND, early help, sufficiency and commissioning, working closely with partners across health, education and the voluntary sector to deliver sustainable change, improve outcomes and reduce financial pressure. Key Areas of Focus • SEND reform, including Safety Valve, demand management and inspection readiness, • Service redesign into localities, strengthening partnership footprints and early intervention, • Strategic leadership of Family Help / Early Help transformation and prevention, • Commissioning and re-commissioning, including market development and partnerships, • Children's homes sufficiency, placements and cost reduction strategies, • Ofsted / SEND inspection readiness, governance and performance improvement About You, • Senior leader (Head of Service / Assistant Director or equivalent), • Strong experience across SEND, commissioning and transformation, • Proven track record delivering sufficiency and inspection improvement, • Experienced in multi-agency system leadership xrnqpay (LA, ICB, VCS) Talent International UK and it's subsidiaries, Digital Gurus, Infinite Talent and Rethink act as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this opportunity, you accept the TandC's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be

Business Development Manager Next Gen TechCentral Belt Scotland £35,000 £40,000 + £50,000 Bonus + Car AllowanceThe OpportunityThis is a standout sales opportunity to join a growing, international technology business at the early stage of its UK expansion.Were looking for an ambitious, early-career Business Development Manager to take ownership of new business sales across Scotland with a clear ...

Functional Safety ConsultantWarrington OR Stockton On TeesBackground Is this your next job Read the full description below to find out, and do not hesitate to make an application. TV Rheinland is a leading provider of technical services worldwide. We provide a broad range of consultancy, training, testing, inspection and certification services to ensure the safety, reliability and regulatory compliance of engineering assets throughout their lifecycle. If you contribute your experience to us in the future, you will experience a surprisingly broad spectrum of national and international challenges, all of which are associated with safety, efficiency, and sustainability. TUV Rheinland Industrial Services (TRIS), UK are looking for qualified Functional Safety Consultants to join the ever-growing team a on a permanent basis in either Warrington or Stockton-on-Tees, UK Offices. You will be part of an energetic and driven team and will be expected to work effectively and collaboratively with colleagues on multiple projects in a supportive, progressive environment. Our core company values teamwork, empowerment, integrity and solutions provide our cultural framework and encourage problem solving, decision making, flexibility and responsibility. We have an established competence framework, with regular appraisals and a defined pathway for progression. We strive to foster a friendly and collaborative culture where every employee can contribute to delivering outstanding engineering solutions. Responsibilities: • Deliver IEC 61508 / IEC 61511 / IEC 62061 / ISO 13849 functional safety-based SIS and Machinery Safety consultancy and training services, • Provide specialist level technical support to TUV Rheinland clients on a range of technical queries across the applicable functional safety lifecycle, • Write technical papers and deliver specialist technical presentations to support TUV Rheinland functional safety service execution and work winning strategies, • Responsible for development and delivery of technical training related to functional safety, OT cyber security and Machinery safety solutions, • Build strong relationships with clients, understand their needs and assist in the delivery of tailored, pragmatic solutions., • Maintain and enhance customer relationships, securing new opportunities for repeat and new consulting business., • Lead assignment tasks, providing regular updates on progress and any challenges faced., • Support the financial performance of consulting assignments, monitoring progress vs. costs, ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality services., • Ensure compliance with company standards, customer contracts, and industry regulations., • Maintain transparency in communication with clients, team members, and management.Requirements:, • Relevant technical engineering degree preferably in the field of Electrical / Electronics / Instrumentation / Control Systems with knowledge on OT cyber security and ideally chartered, • Certificated as a minimum to TV Rheinland FS Engineer or Exida CFSE status by examination, • Planning and managing the delivery of projects from proposal to successful delivery and project closure, • Technical report writing, communicating effectively and managing interfaces with stakeholders (internally and externally), • Proactive self-starter, dedicated, innovative, resourceful and analytical with strong problem-solving skills, • Foster an efficient, innovative and team-oriented work environment. xrnqpay, • Communicate effectively and confidently with colleagues., • Committed to meeting deadlines and upholding high standards, • Strong commercial and business acumen, • A genuine passion and desire to enhance company business efficiencyExperience, • Experience of working in high hazard process industries with a specific focus on safety instrumented systems and/or machine safety, • Scoping new work and preparing or coordinating competitive bids, • A recognized industry professional in Functional Safety Management with a minimum of 3 to 10 years experience in the key issues relating to the professional application of functional safety management for the design, engineering, operations and maintenance of SIS within an operational engineering environment, • Demonstratable experience of engaging in a comprehensive range of detailed technical safety related matters covering SIL determination, safety requirements specification design and engineering of SIS and operation and maintenance of SIS, • Significant knowledge and application of safety related market experience to be able to demonstrate an authoritative understanding of the IEC functional safety compliant relationships between end users, EPCs, systems integrators and device/machine manufacturers, • Experience in understanding the requirements for the development of Safety Requirements Specification, • Preferably having safety engineering knowledge appropriate to the application of E/E/PE Safety Related Systems, • Demonstrable experience of planning, leading and carrying out functional safety audits and functional safety assessments, • Relevant experience of delivering technical training to Clients and Stakeholders, • Demonstrable experience of presenting SIS/Machinery related technical updates / technical solutions and engagement directly both internally and externally with Clients, Stakeholders, Regulatory Bodies, Industry Groups and Academia, • Preferably a member of any standards technical committee such as IEC 61508 or IEC 61511 or a professional membership, • Having knowledge of IEC 62443 cyber security principles would be an added advantage

Project Engineer Location: Wrexham Considering making an application for this job Check all the details in this job description, and then click on Apply. Days - Monday to Friday Salary: £52,000 + Pension + Excellent Benefits Reference: Jo7073/LW The Company An excellent opportunity has arisen with one of the UKs instantly recognisable FMCG manufacturers, a leading manufacturer, specialising in food manufacturing.Benefiting from continuous improvements to all the manufacturing processes the group will in turn generate further expansion of this already rapidly growing organisation, which has been established for over 35 years with an international presence. The Role Supporting the Projects Manager with the planning, building, installation and commissioning of all elements of new build project work across the Group. • Ensuring there is a safe environment for those who work in, or visit, any of our manufacturing facilities., • Identifying and delivering against opportunities to implement changes and continuous improvement projects to maximise plant efficiencies and energy optimisation., • Managing projects contractor performance whilst on site to ensure the most effective and efficient fix., • Supporting the introduction of new equipment to our market-leading production facilities as part of our continued drive for innovation., • Building effective relationships and communicating clearly with stakeholders, managing expectations where required., • Continuous professional development through industry specific training. Demonstrable experience within a similar project engineering role, including the planning and delivery of new installations Demonstrable hand-on experience of project planning, including the administration associated with production and presentation of GANTT charts, timelines, project plans, etc. Time served multi-skilled engineer as this role will require hands-on support Great communicator A true problem solver in all areas. If you are interested in this role, please send a copy of your current CV using the details provided, interviews will be held locally, and the company is looking to recruit this role as soon as possible. ETS Consulting Ltd Recruitment specialists with specific areas of expertise in the Manufacturing, Technical, Engineering and Sales markets. xrnqpay ETS Consulting Limited act as an employment business and employment agency and are registered in England and Wales as ETS Consulting Limited, registered no Registered office address 7 Stamford Square, Ashton Under Lyne, Lancashire, United Kingdom, OL6 6QU. If one of our consultants contacts you in relation to this role, please be aware that as part of our registration process you will be required to provideETSConsultingwith proof of your identity along with proof of your eligibility to work in the United Kingdom.

Ready to lead nationally significant Habitat Regulations Assessment work and shape the future of HRA delivery? Check all associated application documentation thoroughly before clicking on the apply button at the bottom of this description. Join a multi-award-winning consultancy where your leadership and technical expertise will drive innovation, influence strategy and deliver real environmental impact. Purpose & Scope of the Role We are seeking an Associate Director/Director level ecologist with strong Habitat Regulations Assessment (HRA) expertise to lead and grow our national HRA capability. You will play a strategic role within a UK-wide ecology team, contributing to the expansion of our European presence and strengthening an already diverse HRA project portfolio. Working within a multidisciplinary consultancy, you will collaborate closely with planning, engineering and environmental teams, supporting projects across sectors including residential, energy, infrastructure, minerals and defence throughout the UK and Ireland. Your Impact in this Position As the national HRA lead, you will set technical direction, drive innovation and ensure excellence in the delivery of HRA and RIAA outputs. You will lead programme delivery, support business growth through bids and tenders, and build strong client and stakeholder relationships. You will mentor and develop a team of specialists, embedding best practice and ensuring high-quality outputs, while influencing how HRA is applied across complex and high-profile projects. Core Capabilities Technical Leadership in HRA • Lead delivery and quality assurance of HRA and RIAA across a national project portfolio, • Shape service growth and contribute to business strategy, • Build strong relationships across multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders, • Mentor and develop technical specialists, fostering a high-performing team, • Oversee complex project delivery as Programme Manager, • Ensure innovative, client-focused and compliant solutionsSkills, Experience & Qualifications, • Extensive experience in Habitat Regulations Assessment, including complex and large-scale projects, • Strong leadership and team development experience, • Excellent understanding of relevant legislation and guidance, • Proven stakeholder engagement and commercial awareness, • Relevant degree and professional membership (e.g. CIEEM); Chartered status desirable Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting and engineering services working across the full project lifecycle worldwide.We have a wide range ofexpertiseacross our teams, providing a global support network with a personalised approach to client relationships to better understand where we can add value.We provide a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity. We support public and private sector clients on local, national, and international projects to deliver sustainable and resilient solutions. Our operations in the UK, Ireland, and the Netherlands include more than 6,000 employees who areLeading with Scienceto solve our clients most complex problems. In alignment with the Equality Act 2010, we will make reasonable adjustments to support candidates and employeesrequiringadditionalarrangements. xrnqpay This could include adaptations to work schedules, training approaches, or the physical workspace. Please inform us if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process or in your day-to-day role

Civil Engineers Water Sector Locations: Redhill Birmingham Glasgow Chester Leeds Hybrid ( working from one of our offices) / Flexible / Remote Working Options Available Join Binnies, part of the RSK Group, as we grow our team of Civil Engineers to support major AMP8 Frameworks across the UK. Following recent successes in securing key AMP8 Water Frameworks, Binnies is looking for talented Civil Engineers to join our Delivery group. These roles will focus on Non-Infrastructure Water Engineering projects delivered in a fast-paced design and build environment . Whether youre based near one of our regional offices or prefer a flexible, hybrid, or remote working pattern, youll be part of a supportive and collaborative team helping to deliver meaningful infrastructure that shapes communities. Why Binnies? Be part of a company with a global footprint delivering projects in over 100 countries. Work on exciting, large-scale UK and international water infrastructure projects. Join a business that values flexibility, professional development, and making a real impact. Flexible working, including the option of a 9-day fortnight Bupa private healthcare Competitive pension contributions 1 paid volunteering day every year to give back to the community Two professional memberships covered each year Annual bonus linked to company and individual performance What Youll Be Doing: As a Civil Engineer at Binnies, you will: Lead and contribute to civil engineering deliverables on design and build projects. Prepare and review calculations, specifications, and detailed designs. Collect, analyse, and manage technical data. Coordinate work across internal teams and external stakeholders. Monitor project budgets, schedules, and quality standards. Build strong client relationships through proactive communication. Share knowledge and mentor junior/graduate engineers. Stay current with relevant codes, standards, and innovations in the sector. What Were Looking For: A degree (BSc or MSc) in Civil Engineering. Chartered Engineer status or actively working towards chartership. Experience in the water sector (particularly detailed design) is highly desirable. Strong multidisciplinary collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills. A proactive approach to managing deadlines, quality, and technical delivery. Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills. Ready to join a company where your impact matters? Apply now to become part of our growing engineering team and help us shape the future of water infrastructure in the UK. LI-HS1

Finance Business Partner / FP&A Analyst Ellesmere Port (FULLY OFFICE BASED) Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 We are partnering with a highly specialised international manufacturing business operating within advanced materials and engineered products. The organisation supplies into critical sectors including aerospace, automotive, defence, and healthcare, and is known for its focus on innovation, sustainability, and circular production processes. They are now looking to appoint a commercially focused Finance Business Partner / FP&A Analyst to support performance improvement and strategic decision-making across the business. The Opportunity Reporting into senior finance leadership, this role will work closely with operational, commercial, and technical teams. You will play a key role in translating financial data into actionable insight, helping drive business performance and support future growth initiatives. This is a highly visible position suited to someone who enjoys working cross-functionally and influencing decision-making beyond finance. Key Responsibilities Planning & Analysis Lead the preparation and ongoing development of rolling forecasts, ensuring assumptions are robust and aligned with operational and commercial plans Develop and maintain financial models to support scenario planning, pricing strategies, cost management, and capital investment decisions Deliver monthly performance reporting, providing clear insight into variances, risks, and opportunities, alongside recommended actionsBusiness Partnering Work closely with stakeholders across operations, supply chain, and commercial teams to support decision-making Provide financial insight to improve areas such as production efficiency, resource allocation, and project performance Translate financial information into clear, accessible insights for non-finance stakeholdersContinuous Improvement Support the evolution of planning and performance management processes Encourage a more forward-looking, insight-driven approach to financial discussions Contribute to building a culture focused on value creation, agility, and continuous improvementAbout You Strong commercial awareness with the ability to link financial performance to operational drivers Naturally inquisitive, with the confidence to challenge assumptions and explore underlying trends Effective communicator, able to present complex information in a clear and engaging way Collaborative approach, with experience working across multiple functions Comfortable operating in a dynamic, evolving environmentExperience & Qualifications Professionally qualified (ACCA, ACA, or CIMA), or equivalent experience Previous experience in FP&A, commercial finance, or business partnering roles Exposure to manufacturing, engineering, or similarly complex environments is advantageous Strong financial modelling and forecasting capabilityAt Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data

HR Business Partner Location: Chester (Hybrid working available) Salary: Circa £60,000 Contract: 2-Year Fixed Term Contract Sector: Engineering / Technical Environment Security Clearance: Subject to SC Clearance We are recruiting for an experienced HR Business Partner to join a well-established organisation operating within a highly regulated, technical environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated HR professional to play a key role in delivering a high-quality HR service and supporting business operations across multiple functions. This role would suit a CIPD Level 5 qualified HR professional with strong employee relations experience and a background in recruitment, policy implementation, and stakeholder engagement. The Role As an HR Business Partner, you will support the HR Manager and wider leadership team in delivering a professional and compliant HR service across the business. Key responsibilities include: * Leading recruitment and selection activities, attracting high-quality candidates aligned with business objectives * Supporting the delivery of a professional HR service across the organisation * Providing expert advice and guidance on employee relations matters * Ensuring compliance with employment legislation, policies, and best practice * Supporting the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures * Building strong relationships with managers and key stakeholders to support operational success * Supporting audits and continuous improvement activities * Assisting with performance review and objective-setting processes * Supporting graduate development initiatives and international assignment arrangements * Ensuring security and compliance processes are maintained * Providing support and cover within the HR team as required About You To be successful in this role, you will have: * CIPD Level 5 qualification (CIPP qualification beneficial) * Approximately 5 years’ experience in an HR Business Partner or similar role * Experience working within a technical, engineering, or regulated environment * Strong employee relations experience and the ability to provide practical HR advice * Proven experience in recruitment and selection, including competency-based interviewing * Up-to-date knowledge of employment legislation * Strong organisational and planning skills * Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills * Intermediate Microsoft Office skills and familiarity with HR systems * Eligibility to obtain Security Clearance (SC) What’s on Offer Salary circa £60,000 Company performance bonus 25 days annual leave, rising to 28 days with service Private healthcare Hybrid working – up to 2 days from home (subject to business requirements) Additional day off every 4 weeks Flexi day off once per month (subject to hours) Company sick pay Defined contribution pension scheme Life assurance (7x annual salary) Apply Now If you are an experienced HR professional looking to join a structured and professional environment where you can make a meaningful impact, we would like to hear from you

Help us to make a world of difference Urenco is a global leader in the production of low carbon energy. We work at the cutting edge of the transition to a sustainable, net zero world. We are looking for a Principal Engineer - Control and Instrumentation (Design Authority) to join our team at the Capenhurst site. In this role, you will support the Group Design Authority Manager by overseeing part of the Design Authority function and providing leadership across the C&I discipline. You will manage a team of Senior Engineers and Engineers within Control & Instrumentation and Automation, ensuring high technical standards, effective delivery and consistent ways of working. When required, you will also provide cross‑discipline leadership to senior engineers in your area of responsibility, offering guidance, support and technical direction. At Urenco we’re committed to giving you opportunities to be your best. If you feel you meet some, but not all of what we're looking for, please still apply. We believe in embracing the passion and potential of our people, and to achieve this we offer market leading training and development experiences. Along with the opportunity to be mentored and coached by some of the smartest minds in the industry. What you’ll do: Provide line management and leadership to a Design Authority engineering team within your area of expertise, typically consisting of 6–10 direct reports. Promote high team performance that reflects Urenco’s values, culture and behaviours, fostering a positive and collaborative working environment. Ensure consistency and alignment in plant design by maintaining Urenco’s standards and specifications, ensuring they are accurate, relevant and up to date. Champion a proactive safety culture, carrying out analysis and encouraging learning‑from‑experience behaviours across the team. Allocate engineering resources in agreement with the Group Design Authority Manager and internal Urenco stakeholders such as Design Managers. Work with Design Engineering to define and deliver training and development programmes that ensure all Engineering & Design Authority personnel are Suitable Qualified and Experienced Persons (SQEP). Anticipate business, technological and Design Authority needs, ensuring the team is prepared for future demands and emerging challenges. Support the Group Design Authority Manager in achieving Design Authority objectives and managing the associated budget. Define and develop standardised plant and facility technologies, drawing on Urenco best practice and state‑of‑the‑art engineering solutions to ensure the organisation remains competitive. What do you need to thrive in this role? Bachelor’s degree in Control and Instrumentation Engineering or Electrical Engineering. A recognised professional engineering registration, such as Chartered Engineer (CEng) or an equivalent international licence, is also acceptable. Proven experience managing engineering teams responsible for delivering or assuring design for medium‑ to large‑scale plant systems. Demonstrated leadership within complex design and engineering projects, providing direction, oversight and technical governance. Experience leading a team of highly skilled experts, ensuring high standards of technical quality and performance. Track record of delivering complex design packages and engineering projects, ensuring compliance with regulatory, safety and quality requirements. Strong capability in managing standards and specifications for both new and existing systems and technologies. Senior‑level experience in defining and justifying design solutions to support integrated safety analysis and safety‑in‑design requirements. What can you expect from us? More than just a job, we offer a future. More than just a place to work, we provide an opportunity to prosper. As an employee of Urenco you will receive: Generous Annual Leave: Starting at 25 days, increasing by one day every two years (up to 30 days), plus 13 additional flexible days. Option to buy or sell up to 5 holiday days. Family-Friendly Policies: A wide range of policies to support work-life balance and family needs. Bonus Scheme: A competitive bonus scheme based on company and individual performance. Pension Scheme: Defined contribution plan with up to 16% employer contribution. Private Medical & Dental Cover: Single coverage with the option to purchase additional benefits. Flexible Benefits: Life assurance, income protection, and other options tailored to your lifestyle, with tax and National Insurance savings. Training & Development: A focus on continuous learning, with personalised training packages to support your career growth, including mandatory health and safety courses. Security vetting Due to the nature of the industry that Urenco operates in, all personnel regardless of employment status working for Urenco are required to obtain security clearance at the level required for their role. Security clearances are assessed in accordance with regulations and official guidance issued by the relevant competent authorities for national security vetting. In certain circumstances, additional enhanced security clearance considerations apply to roles within Urenco owing to the particular activities that the Urenco Group undertakes in relation to uranium enrichment. Successful candidates will need to satisfy security requirements, and all offers of appointment are made subject to the successful approval of all checks initiated. Creating a diverse and inclusive workforce We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we are implementing anonymized CV screening. Your CV will be presented without any personal information that could identify you (e.g., name, contact details, age, gender, etc.). This helps us focus on your qualifications and potential, ensuring a fair and unbiased assessment process. As a truly global company with a presence in the UK, USA, Germany, and the Netherlands, we know that our individual differences make us stronger. Putting people at the heart of our business, we strive to create an open and inclusive workplace that allows every voice to be heard and diversity to thrive. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, please let our talent acquisition team know. Because together, we are one Urenco. We are enriching the world. And enriching your future

Ergonomics Specialist Location: Broughton, Chester (Onsite) Working Pattern: 35 hours per week, flexible across 4.5 days Rate: £53.22 Per Hour PAYE or £71.19 Per Hour Umbrella Security Clearance: BPSS+ (completed by Airbus Security) About the role Guidant Global is working in partnership with Airbus to recruit an Ergonomist to join a highly influential Manufacturing Engineering function based at the Broughton plant. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping how people interact with complex manufacturing systems. You'll work at the heart of wing manufacturing, influencing both existing and future tooling, processes and product development-ensuring health, safety, efficiency and human performance are designed in from the outset. You'll be part of a close‑knit ergonomics team with strong links across Operations, Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality and Health & Safety. Your work will have real, visible impact across the site and beyond. What you'll be doing As an Ergonomist, you'll lead and contribute to ergonomic analysis and improvement across assembly and installation activities. Key responsibilities include: Assessing manufacturing processes to identify ergonomic risk factors and opportunities for improvement Developing and implementing ergonomic recommendations that support both people and production performance Building and maintaining ergonomic action plans aligned to industrial strategy and future evolutions Influencing product and process design using design‑for‑manufacture and user‑centred design principles Supporting ergonomic risk reduction through technical, organisational and training solutions Ensuring ergonomics is embedded in tooling, equipment and machine supplier specifications Contributing to outsourced ergonomics work packages, including supplier engagement and validation Maintaining the local Ergonomics Tactical Implementation Plan and supporting cross‑site initiatives Working collaboratively with Health & Safety representatives and operational stakeholders Monitoring and applying relevant UK and international regulations, standards and scientific developments What we're looking for We're keen to hear from candidates who combine strong technical knowledge with the confidence to influence in a complex engineering environment. You'll ideally bring: A degree (or higher) in Ergonomics or Human Factors, delivered by an accredited CIEHF education body Registered Membership of the Chartered Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors (CIEHF), or active progress towards it A solid grounding in human factors, physiology, biomechanics and cognitive sciences Experience identifying ergonomic risks and proposing practical, evidence‑based solutions Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and the ability to anticipate risk in new designs and processes Effective communication skills, with the confidence to influence stakeholders and advocate for end‑user needs The ability to work autonomously while knowing when to seek supportDesirable: Previous experience in an industrial or manufacturing engineering environment What's on offer A long‑term contract within a world‑class aerospace manufacturing environment The opportunity to work on high‑impact, meaningful projects that directly improve working conditions Exposure to multidisciplinary teams and senior stakeholders across engineering and operations Supportive partnership with Guidant Global, including clear communication and contractor care Why join through Guidant Global? At Guidant Global, we believe in connecting great people to meaningful work. We champion inclusive recruitment practices and are committed to creating opportunities where everyone can thrive. When you partner with us, you're supported by a team that understands your expertise, values your contribution, and helps you grow your career. If you're passionate about ergonomics, human factors and making a real difference in complex manufacturing environments, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to start your journey with Guidant Global and Airbus. Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy

Group Hr Director • Lead and develop a high-performing HR function across all Centres of Excellence, including Reward, Talent, L&D, ER, and People Operations • Define and execute a forward-looking people strategy aligned to business transformation goals • Lead complex change and transformation programmes, ensuring engagement, pace and delivery • Oversee and evolve employee relations strategy, including engagement with Trade Unions and European Works Councils • Embed a modern, scalable People Operating Model that supports growth, efficiency and consistency • Champion inclusive leadership and ensure a culture that enables performance, accountability and progression, • Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, influencing decision-making at Executive and Board level • Drive organisational design, workforce planning and capability development across a multi-site, international environment Our customer is a highly commercial multi-site international FMCG business with a passion for innovation, customer-centricity and talent development. Reporting to the CPO, and partnering the regional MD, the People Director will lead a sizeable, multi-disciplinary HR function and act as a true strategic partner to the business. You will play a central role in driving organisational performance, capability and culture across a complex, international footprint. The organisation is undergoing a sustained period of change, including: • Implementation of a new HRIS platform • Ongoing M&A activity and divestments • Driving operational efficiencies and cost optimisation • Designing and embedding a new People Target Operating Model • Developing career architecture and progression pathways • Evolving reward frameworks and propositions • Elevating management and leadership capability Must be commercially astute, credible and highly experienced HR leader who thrives in complexity and change. • Proven experience leading a full-service HR function, spanning all Centres of Excellence • A track record of operating at strategic leadership level within a large, multi-site and international environment • Deep expertise in Trade Union engagement and negotiation, alongside experience working with European Works Councils • Demonstrated success delivering large-scale transformation programmes (e.g. HRIS, TOM design, M&A integration/separation, efficiency drives) • Strong organisational design and change leadership capability • The ability to balance strategic vision with operational execution • Gravitas, resilience and the ability to influence at the most senior levels • A leadership style that builds high-performing, engaged and accountable teams This is a rare opportunity to step into a role with genuine breadth, complexity and impact. You will be part of a leadership team shaping the future of a well-established yet evolving international business. For an ambitious People Director, this offers: • A platform to lead transformation at scale • The ability to shape and modernise the entire people agenda • Exposure to complex, high-value business change • The opportunity to build and leave a lasting legacy

The Opportunity An established and growing engineering and manufacturing business is looking to appoint a Senior / Experinced Project Design Engineer to support the development of current and future product ranges. This is a key role within the team, offering the opportunity to take ownership of design for manufacture, lead projects from concept through to delivery, and support the development of junior engineers. You’ll be joining a fast-paced, product-focused environment where practical engineering, innovation and problem-solving are at the core of everything they do. The Role Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you’ll lead and support cradle-to-grave design projects, ensuring designs are robust, manufacturable and aligned with quality standards. This role blends hands-on design, technical leadership and project delivery. You’ll be responsible for producing 2D and 3D designs (AutoCAD & SolidWorks), supporting manufacturing teams, and engaging directly with customers to provide technical guidance. You’ll also play a key role in mentoring junior engineers, supporting continuous improvement initiatives, and contributing to cost reduction and new product development. There is an element of UK and international travel, including site visits and installations. What They’re Looking For • Degree qualified (or equivalent experience), • 5+ years’ experience in a design/manufacturing environment, • Strong SolidWorks (3D) and AutoCAD (2D) capability, • Experience in design for manufacture and working closely with production teams, • Strong attention to detail with a solutions-focused mindset, • Confident communicator with the ability to support both internal teams and customers About You You’ll be a hands-on, proactive engineer who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment with changing requirements. Someone who takes ownership, solves problems, and brings a positive, team-focused approach. Why Apply? • Opportunity to take real ownership of design projects, • Work on varied, bespoke products, • Strong mix of design, project work and customer interaction, • Growing business with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation For more information or a confidential discussion, please apply or get in touch

Reward manager (12m FTC) Contract: 12-month fixed-term initially (potential for further opportunity) Hours: Mon-Fri, 9-5 - flexibility required Salary: £75K - £80K per annum (pro-rata) Location: fully remote - ad-hoc national and international travel Interview: 2 virtual stages Start Date: ASAP Keywords: equity programme design, organisational transformation, EU pay transparency, job architecture, sales incentive harmonisation, stakeholder collaboration A leading global pharmaceutical organisation is seeking a highly skilled Reward Manager for a fixed-term contract, offering the flexibility of fully remote working with occasional business travel. This pivotal role will see you at the forefront of strategic people initiatives, focusing on equity programme design, sales incentive harmonisation, job architecture, and organisational design. You will play a crucial part in preparing the company for new European and UK Pay Transparency regulations, ensuring compliance while supporting business transformation and growth. The position offers an attractive salary of £75,000 to £80,000 per annum, pro-rated for the 12-month term, with potential flexibility based on project delivery and organisational priorities. What you'll do: As Reward Manager, your day-to-day activities will centre around driving strategic HR projects that underpin the organisation's transformation agenda. You will be responsible for designing equitable reward programmes that align with commercial objectives while harmonising complex sales incentive schemes across diverse markets. Your expertise will be instrumental in reviewing current organisational structures, developing clear job families, grading systems, and transparent career pathways that foster employee engagement. In addition to these core responsibilities, you will spearhead preparations for upcoming pay transparency regulations in both Europe and the UK-ensuring robust processes are in place for monitoring pay equity and implementing consistent compensation decisions. Design and support the implementation of an equity programme that aligns closely with strategic commercial initiatives across multiple regions. Develop a unified sales incentive framework for Injectables and Energy-Based Devices (EBD), ensuring consistency and fairness across countries. Collaborate extensively with Finance and Commercial teams to structure performance metrics, payout mechanisms, and robust governance processes. Review existing roles, structures, and organisational layers across all functions and geographies to identify opportunities for improvement. Create scalable job family and grading architectures that provide clarity on career progression pathways throughout the organisation. Define transparent career pathways and progression frameworks that enable employees to understand their development opportunities clearly. Design an organisational hierarchy that fits the new operating model while supporting business agility and future growth. Provide comprehensive tools, documentation, and principles to facilitate effective job evaluation as needed by various stakeholders. Lead readiness efforts for European Pay Transparency Directive and UK legislation by establishing monitoring processes for pay equity and gender pay gap analysis. What you bring: To excel as Reward Manager, your background should include substantial experience managing strategic HR programmes within multinational organisations undergoing transformation. Your understanding of European and UK pay transparency legislation will allow you to guide regulatory readiness confidently. You bring deep knowledge of reward strategy-particularly in designing equitable sales incentives-and have previously developed scalable job architectures using recognised frameworks. Your interpersonal skills enable you to collaborate effectively with senior stakeholders while communicating complex concepts in accessible ways. Analytical thinking comes naturally to you; you are adept at interpreting data trends related to compensation equity or workforce structure. Proven experience interpreting European and UK Pay Transparency regulations or demonstrated ability to quickly operationalise new legislative requirements within a large organisation. Extensive background in designing sales incentives frameworks as well as consolidating complex schemes across multiple regions or product lines. Demonstrable expertise in job architecture development, grading frameworks (such as Willis Towers Watson, AON or Hay), and large-scale organisational design projects. Track record of successfully leading company-wide strategic HR projects; formal Project Management qualification is desirable but not essential. Exceptional stakeholder management skills with experience partnering at C-suite level to deliver impactful people solutions. Outstanding communication abilities including experience creating board-level reports that present complex information clearly. Comfortable working within complex environments focused on transformation where adaptability is essential for success. What sets this company apart: This organisation stands out as a leader in its sector due to its unwavering commitment to building an inclusive workplace where every voice is valued. Employees benefit from flexible working arrangements-including fully remote options-enabling them to balance professional ambitions with personal commitments seamlessly. The company's focus on transparency extends beyond compliance; it fosters open communication channels between teams at all levels. By investing in continuous learning opportunities and encouraging knowledge sharing across departments, the organisation empowers its people to grow alongside the business. What's next: If you are ready to shape the future of equitable reward programmes while supporting transformative organisational change, this is your moment to shine - apply now by following the link below. Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates TPBN1_UKTJ

Carbon60 is currently looking for a Ergonomist to join a client of ours based in Broughton. This contract runs until the end of December 2026. Due to being such a niche role, the hourly rate is negotiable depending on experience. The Ergonomist will be responsible for performing in-depth ergonomic analyses of assembly and installation activities, identifying potential risk factors, and proposing effective solutions to mitigate them. You will collaborate with various stakeholders, including quality, health and safety, design, and manufacturing engineering teams, to drive strategic plans for ergonomic risk reduction. Key Responsibilities: • Provide ergonomics recommendations to address any associated risk factors - Support the development of ergonomics action plans and validate them with senior leaders - Contribute to the definition of specifications, tenders, and the management of subcontractors for ergonomics-related work - Ensure that ergonomics is considered in the design of jigs and machines - Monitor international regulatory and scientific developments in ergonomics and apply relevant guidance - Maintain and update the Ergonomics Tactical Implementation plan for the location - Communicate effectively with local Health and Safety representatives on ergonomic matters - Support ergonomic actions and task forces on other sites as needed The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and experience: • Degree (or higher) in Ergonomics/Human Factors from an accredited institution - Accredited or working towards Registered Membership of the Chartered Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors (CIEHF) or equivalent - Strong background in physiology, cognitive sciences, and applied psychology - Experience in identifying ergonomic risk factors and proposing mitigation solutions - Knowledge of relevant regulations and standards related to the workplace - Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal - Ability to work autonomously and recognise when support is required This Ergonomist role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the company's manufacturing processes and contribute to the development of innovative solutions. If you are passionate about ergonomics and driven to optimise human-centric design, we encourage you to apply. Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy

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