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CRFS designs and builds world-leading RF spectrum monitoring and geolocation systems used by defence, security, and regulatory organisations across the globe. We’re looking for a hands-on, reliable Electronics Production Technician to join our friendly production team in Cambridge. You’ll help assemble, test, and inspect high-quality electronic systems that support critical real-world missions — from detecting rogue signals to protecting national security. This is a practical, workshop-based role where precision, care, and teamwork matter more than formal qualifications. What You’ll Do • Assemble electronic and mechanical parts into finished units following clear build instructions., • Carry out basic testing and inspection to make sure everything works as it should., • Keep accurate notes of what you’ve built and any issues found., • Work with your team leader to meet daily and weekly build targets., • Help keep the workspace organised, safe, and efficient. What We’re Looking For • Some hands-on experience in electronics, manufacturing, or assembly work (at home, college, or in a job)., • Comfortable using basic tools and following step-by-step build or wiring instructions., • Good attention to detail — you take pride in doing things properly., • A team player who’s reliable, punctual, and easy to work with., • Keen to learn new skills and grow your technical experience. Why Join CRFS • Work on advanced technology used by global defence and security customers., • Friendly, supportive team environment with on-the-job training., • Modern facilities and a stable, growing company based in Cambridge., • Opportunities to learn more about testing, quality, and system integration over time. Location: Cambridge, UK Type: Full-time, on-site

Repair Workshop Manager Are you a natural people leader who loves bringing structure, quality and efficiency to fast-paced technical environments? This well-established & growing technology business is looking for a Repair Workshop Manager to lead the day-to-day running of it’s local repair centre ensuring customer repairs are delivered efficiently, to a high standard, and on time. You will manage a skilled team, coordinate workloads, and act as the key link between engineering, operations and customers. From resource planning to continuous improvement, you’ll play a central role in maintaining quality, safety and service performance. A collaborative, friendly culture where ideas are valued, and your impact is visible. You’ll have the autonomy to make improvements, develop your team, and shape a critical part of the operation. DUE TO THE NATURE OF THIS ROLE, YOU WILL NEED TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR UK SECURITY CLEARANCE. UKSC CHECKS WILL APPLY What you will be doing?: • Leading and developing a team of repair staff – technical and support, • Managing daily operations to meet SLAs and KPIs, • Acting as the main customer contact for repair updates and escalations, • Driving process improvements and supporting new product introductions, • Overseeing stock, costs, compliance and reporting What we need from you?: • A relevant Electronics qualification with a minimum ONC or equivalent., • Proven experience leading technical teams in electronics repair or manufacturing environment including performance, • Strong organisational and communication skills, • Confidence working directly with global customers and internal teams, • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (ERP experience a plus) What’s in it for you?: • Salary up to £52,000, depending on experience, • Private health & dental care, • Subsidised onsite restaurant, • Enhanced pension contribution, • Flexible working hours, • Employee assistance program, • Large free parking area, • Social events Please note – this is a fully onsite role (39 hours per week) If you are interested to learn more, click the link below to apply with your CV today! #jobsincambridge #electronics #manufacturing #leadership

If you’re a hands-on Lead Technician, or looking to take a step up and thrives on precision assembly, troubleshooting, and testing, this could be your perfect next move. You will be joining a high-tech manufacturing team in this award-winning business working with some great people. On a day to day basis you will: • Assemble & test electro-mechanical systems to exacting standards, • Troubleshoot & diagnose faults at component level, • Solder, wire & build PCBs, cables, and harness assemblies, • Use test equipment (Oscilloscopes, DVMs, signal generators) to ensure performance, • Collaborate with engineers to refine processes and solve technical challenges What do we need from you: • Strong electro-mechanical assembly experience, including soldering, wiring, and mechanical build, • Confidence in troubleshooting, fault finding and debugging, using relevant software, • Understanding of basic programming - Python, C#, and Hex/Decimal/Binary conversions, • Able to read schematic designs & working knowledge of PCB design software, • Practiced in the use of standard test equipment (e.g. Oscilloscopes, DVMs, signal generators), • Understanding of analogue and digital video processing is a bonus, • Familiarity with Cleanroom techniques, • A proactive, detail-oriented approach with the ability to work independently and problem-solve What can you expect in return?: • Salary of £35,000 - £45,000, dependent on experience, • Flexible working hours (core hours), • 23 days holiday + bank holidays, • Enhanced employer pension contribution, • Discounted gym membership If you’re a skilled technician looking to take the next step, apply now or get in touch for more details!

Production Manager £55k – 65k plus package Based Cambridgeshire - Linton Novus is partnering with an FMCG client in East Anglia who are proud of their identity in the marketplace. This Production Manager role offers an opportunity to work with a Dynamic leadership team for personal development and growth, this could be ideal for an ambitious shift production manager ready for their next step. As a key member of the team, this production manager role has opportunities for career progression. This business is forward thinking, and they are keen to attract candidates that can help drive their strong growth. The Business • FMCG manufacturer with branded products supplying the UK market., • Grown market share through attracting new customers., • Production and quality centric business., • Strong growth and further growth projected., • Developing for the next phase through investment and new customers. The responsibilities of this role are: • Management of the production packing area, • Open and clear communication and measurement of the KPIs in the production areas., • Full responsibility for driving improvements in operations., • Develop the team through training and personal development plans ., • Ensure all areas work to the current high quality and technical standards., • Reporting to and supporting the Head of Operations. Novus are keen to source candidates with the following backgrounds for this role: • Manufacturing background in food, drink or FMCG manufacturing., • A detailed working knowledge of plant and process capabilities., • Able to manage the process improvement journey., • Results focused, making effective decisions, interpreting data combined with key factory information., • A confident operator with open, clear and concise communication style., • A team focused manager who encourages and motivates, leads and is part of the team. If you’re reading this far we’ve caught your eye with this role. The next step is to get in touch with the Novus team and let’s take it from there. Novus Recruitment specialises in the food, FMCG and drinks industry and production and operations roles are one of our key disciplines. If this role isn’t a fit for you there will be others.

PRODUCTION PLANNER & SCHEDULER | GEN PHOENIX Orchestrate world-class manufacturing operations at a company transforming sustainable materials and making circularity possible at an epic scale! Gen Phoenix is revolutionising the materials industry by rescuing over 10,000 tonnes of leather waste and creating premium sustainable products trusted by Coach, Dr. Martens, and Daimler. Operating from our state-of-the-art £70m facility powered by 100% renewable energy, we need a dynamic Production Planner to optimise our operations as we further scale. What you'll orchestrate: • Develop and maintain detailed production schedules based on demand forecasts, inventory levels, and capacity constraints, • Monitor production progress and adapt schedules dynamically to address delays, shortages, or demand changes, • Collaborate with procurement to ensure the timely availability of raw materials and components, • Coordinate with production teams to optimise workflow and eliminate bottlenecks, • Use 123 Insight to raise work orders and monitor timely completion, • Work with production to ensure WIP is managed and monitored correctly, • Analyse production data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities, • Maintain accurate records of schedules, changes, and performance metrics, • Communicate effectively with stakeholders to align production plans with business goals, • Support continuous improvement initiatives, CI, in planning and scheduling processes Your impact: You'll be at the operational heart of our mission, ensuring efficient manufacturing whilst we deliver sustainable materials to the world's most demanding brands. Your planning expertise directly enables us to reduce our environmental impact on an industrial scale. You bring: • Proven production planning and scheduling experience in manufacturing, • Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, materials management, and capacity planning, • Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems and scheduling software, • Excellent analytical, organisational, and problem-solving abilities, • Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, • Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities, • Advanced Excel and data analysis capabilities (desirable), • Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma experience, ISO or similar quality management systems (desirable) Location: Peterborough, UK PE7 3HH. Travel between the two manufacturing sites in Peterborough is essential. Full-time Ready to plan production that's changing the world? Join a team that's rewriting the rules of sustainable manufacturing at scale! #RiseWithGenPhoenix #CircularEconomy #Sustainability

Data Analyst and Production Planner 📍 Location: Cambourne, Cambourne 💼 Permanent, Full-Time ✈️ Some domestic and international travel may be required Competitive salary & benefits package About the Company ManpowerGroup is proud to be partnering with a global leader in advanced technology and precision manufacturing to recruit an experienced Data Analyst and Production Planner. This is an exciting opportunity to join a cutting-edge organisation at the forefront of innovation, supporting global production operations through world-class data analysis, demand forecasting, and materials planning. You’ll play a key role in ensuring efficient supply chain performance and production alignment across multiple international sites. About the Role As a Data Analyst and Production Planner, you’ll combine your analytical expertise with strong operational planning skills to drive smarter, data-led decisions across the production and supply chain network. Responsibilities • Utilise Power BI and SAP/CRM systems to analyse global sales data and support material demand forecasting., • Develop and apply AI-based forecasting tools to improve decision-making accuracy., • Work closely with IT and business teams to ensure data integration across systems., • Collaborate with product and supply chain teams to gather forecasts, assess risks, and map market trends., • Produce monthly and quarterly analytical reports to guide production decisions., • Align material demand across global production plants and maintain accurate slot planning., • Monitor flexibility in production capacity to respond to short-term market changes., • Maintain and update an 18-month rolling forecast to balance production and supply chain demand., • Support the planning process for Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and new product introductions., • Liaise with suppliers and internal stakeholders on open forecasts and material availability., • Drive continuous improvement and ensure compliance with ISO 9001 & 14001 standards., • Deputise for the Production Planning and Materials Logistics Manager when required. Qualifications We’re looking for a forward-thinking and data-driven professional who thrives in a fast-paced, global manufacturing environment. Required Skills • Strong analytical skills with experience using Power BI, SAP, and data visualisation tools., • A background in production planning, demand forecasting, or materials logistics., • Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities., • Confidence interpreting large datasets and turning insights into practical actions., • Strong problem-solving abilities and a continuous improvement mindset. Preferred Skills • Experience within manufacturing, engineering, or technology-led industries (highly desirable). This company offers more than just a career—it provides a platform for growth, innovation, and collaboration. Here’s what you can expect: • Flexible working hours and hybrid work options to support your work-life balance., • A competitive benefits package designed to reward your contributions., • Opportunities for travel and professional development., • A dynamic and innovative environment where your insights drive real business impact., • The opportunity to work with global teams and cutting-edge planning tools., • Career development and progression opportunities within a world-class organisation. If you’re an analytical thinker who enjoys connecting data, systems, and people to optimise production performance — we’d love to hear from you. ___y to take the next step in your career as a Data Analyst and Production Planner

Repair Workshop Manager Are you a natural people leader who loves bringing structure, quality and efficiency to fast-paced technical environments? This well-established & growing technology business is looking for a Repair Workshop Manager to lead the day-to-day running of it’s local repair centre ensuring customer repairs are delivered efficiently, to a high standard, and on time. You will manage a skilled team, coordinate workloads, and act as the key link between engineering, operations and customers. From resource planning to continuous improvement, you’ll play a central role in maintaining quality, safety and service performance. A collaborative, friendly culture where ideas are valued, and your impact is visible. You’ll have the autonomy to make improvements, develop your team, and shape a critical part of the operation. DUE TO THE NATURE OF THIS ROLE, YOU WILL NEED TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR UK SECURITY CLEARANCE. UKSC CHECKS WILL APPLY What you will be doing?: • Leading and developing a team of repair staff – technical and support, • Managing daily operations to meet SLAs and KPIs, • Acting as the main customer contact for repair updates and escalations, • Driving process improvements and supporting new product introductions, • Overseeing stock, costs, compliance and reporting What we need from you?: • A relevant Electronics qualification with a minimum ONC or equivalent., • Proven experience leading technical teams in electronics repair or manufacturing environment including performance, • Strong organisational and communication skills, • Confidence working directly with global customers and internal teams, • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (ERP experience a plus) What’s in it for you?: • Salary up to £52,000, depending on experience, • Private health & dental care, • Subsidised onsite restaurant, • Enhanced pension contribution, • Flexible working hours, • Employee assistance program, • Large free parking area, • Social events Please note – this is a fully onsite role (39 hours per week) If you are interested to learn more, click the link below to apply with your CV today! #jobsincambridge #electronics #manufacturing #leadership

Lead Production Technician £35,000 - £45,000 + Training + Career Progression + Life Insurance + Bonus + Excellent Company Benefits Cambridge (Commutable from: Peterborough, St Neots, Wisbech, Huntingdon, Ely, St Ives, Chatteris, Cambourne, Waterbeach) Are you an electro-mechanical technician lo