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A Technical Project Manager with a career spanning Electronics / Imaging / Optics related technology will deliver engineering projects from concept through to production as well as providing strategic programme oversight. Holding an Engineering related Degree / HNC/HND and a Project Management qualification, the ideal Project Manager will bring proven experience of project or programme management ... ZIPC1_UKTJ

Socode are proud to support a key client who are looking to appoint a Test Equipment Engineering Team Lead to take ownership of manufacturing test. This is a genuinely hands-on technical leadership role. You’ll be leading a small, highly capable team, understanding how products behave on the line, validating build quality, and making sure test systems are doing what they should in the real world. This is not a role for someone who wants to step away from engineering. The business operates an end-to-end, largely in-house model. Hardware, software, manufacturing, and test all sit under one roof, which means this role sits right at the centre of the product lifecycle. It’s five days a week on site, working closely multi-disciplinary teams. What will you actually be working on? • Leading a team of five test equipment engineers, spanning engineer through to senior and principal level, • Acting as the technical authority for manufacturing test systems, not just managing workloads, • Designing, developing, and supporting automated test equipment used in high-volume production, • Staying hands-on with both hardware and software test, including ATE written in C#, • Supporting systems that execute hundreds of thousands of test operations reliably and repeatably, • Working with RF, audio, DMM, and signal-switching test paths in a manufacturing environment, • Validating that products are built correctly and robustly, not simply that they pass a design-level test, • Bridging gaps between design, test, and manufacturing, challenging assumptions where needed, • Supporting new product introductions, pilot builds, and production ramp-ups, • Maintaining and improving existing test systems, • Providing day-to-day technical leadership and mentoring to a collaborative, well-gelled team What they’re looking for • A hands-on technical lead, not a career manager, • Strong experience in manufacturing test rather than pure product design, • A solid background in automated test equipment development and deployment, • Experience working in high-volume manufacturing environments, • Either a hardware or software background, with a cross-functional mindset, • Comfortable working close to the tools, the data, and the team, • Someone with the technical credibility to validate build quality and challenge test coverage, • An engineer who enjoys solving real production problems, not just theoretical ones

Engineering Manager | Cambridge (hybrid) | £80,000 (+ exceptional benefits) | Python We are partnered with an organisation responsible for operating and evolving a suite of large scale digital platforms that underpin critical services used across the UK and internationally. These systems run at high volume, support a diverse range of users, and are expected to meet strong standards around availability, security, and long term maintainability. They are hiring an Engineering Manager who is comfortable operating in complexity. This is a hands on leadership role where you will combine technical judgement with people leadership, shaping how teams design, deliver, and run cloud based services in production. You will join a mature engineering function working across multiple domains and stakeholder groups, with genuine scope to influence technical direction, delivery standards, and how teams work together. The team Engineering teams build API first services using modern web and cloud practices. Systems are containerised, continuously tested, and deployed through automated pipelines. There is a strong DevOps culture with an emphasis on clean design, shared tooling, and reducing unnecessary complexity. Typical technologies include • Python backend, • Modern JavaScript frameworks on the front end, • Containerisation with Docker, • CI pipelines using GitLab or similar, • Infrastructure as code using Terraform, • Cloud native platforms such as Azure, AWS, or GCP, • The team invests heavily in reusable components, templates, and internal platforms to improve speed, quality, and consistency across services The role You will be responsible for guiding engineers through the full lifecycle of delivery, from shaping requirements through to running services in production. This includes • Leading and mentoring a team of engineers while maintaining a strong delivery focus, • Supporting architectural decisions around APIs, integrations, and service boundaries, • Ensuring services are secure, resilient, and maintainable, • Overseeing automated build, test, and deployment workflows, • Driving improvements to engineering standards and processes, • Helping teams decide when to build new services, extend existing ones, or adopt third party solutions, • Managing priorities, dependencies, and delivery planning in an agile environment, • Working closely with product and non technical stakeholders to turn needs into clear, deliverable work This role suits someone who enjoys complexity and variety, and who is comfortable operating at both a technical and people leadership level. You will bring • Strong experience in modern software engineering and cloud platforms, • A solid background in designing and integrating API driven systems, • Hands on experience with containers, CI and CD, and infrastructure automation, • Experience leading agile, cross functional engineering teams, • Clear communication skills and the ability to influence without relying on authority, • A pragmatic mindset focused on outcomes rather than ideology This role is suited to someone who wants real ownership. You will be trusted to make pragmatic decisions, improve how engineering is done, and lead teams delivering systems that are relied upon at scale. It is a strong opportunity for an Engineering Manager who wants to stay technically credible and influence architecture and delivery. For a confidential conversation, contact Imogen at or call 07378 549703.

I have an exciting opportunity for you as a Mechanical Engineering Design Manager with a well-established organisation specialising in advanced safety and detection technologies based in Cambridge. Key Responsibilities of the Mechanical Engineering Design Manager job in Cambridge: • Act as Primary Design Authority for all mechanical designs, leading by example with hands-on engineering expertise., • Support the rollout of a new PLM (PDM) system, implementing existing manual processes into digital workflows., • Manage and ensure timely approval of Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) across the business., • Plan, prioritise, and refine work programmes for mechanical engineering and design office teams., • Ensure mechanical design processes, procedures, and working practices are fully documented, implemented, and adhered to., • Define, implement, and maintain product configuration management processes and standards., • Ensure accurate creation and maintenance of product structures, variants, and associated technical documentation. Skills and experience required of the Mechanical Engineering Design Manager job in Cambridge: • Hands-on experience with PLM implementations/upgrades and formal change control processes., • Proven track record delivering high-quality mechanical design within a regulated or safety-critical environment., • Strong understanding of current mechanical engineering best practices and standards., • Proficiency with PLM/configuration tools, ERP systems, and modern collaboration platforms such as Jira, Confluence, and Microsoft Teams., • Degree (or equivalent) in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, or a related discipline., • Excellent organisational skills and exceptional attention to detail., • Clear, confident communicator with the ability to collaborate effectively across engineering, production, compliance, and commercial teams. Benefits for the Mechanical Engineering Design Manager job in Cambridge: • Pension up to 10.5%, • Bonus, • Private healthcare If this Mechanical Engineering Design Manager job based in Cambridge could be of interest, send your CV to or call Ben on 01582 878816

Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias). We are looking for a motivated Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer to join a market leading company in their respective field. Reporting directly to the maintenance manager you will be a key member in ensuring the production facility is kept running

Are you an experienced grower who thrives in a hands-on leadership role? Looking for the chance to take ownership of a well-equipped nursery site, lead a committed team and ensure exceptional plant quality across a busy production environment?. As Nursery Manager, you'll take full day-to-day respons

Morson are recruiting a Production Controller role for an initial 6 month contract with Marshall Land Systems in Cambridge. The Production Controller will oversee the full production lifecycle from Customer order, Programme Planning, Material supply and Production progress through to Customer delivery whilst ensuring customer expectations are met. The Production Controller will be on site 5 days/week, with a half day on Friday. The hourly rate is £19.96/hour on a PAYE basis or £27.46/hour on an Umbrella company basis. Responsibilities: • Plan and manage production tasks to protect TAKT including processing of required documentation., • Planning ownership of a programme stream and control of its key planning input to the Master Production Schedule., • Liaison with other internal programme streams to ensure coordinated planning and ultimately operational plan adherence to deliver on time load and off load., • Track, compile & report performance via KPI deck as defined by Production Support Manager, • Shop order housekeeping to maintain correct MRP demand for Supply Chain activities., • Control production costs whilst maintaining quality standards., • Experience of working within a Production Planning / Manufacturing Engineering office., • Subs...

If you are an ambitious and driven manager, with a deep understanding of joinery production, and passion for delivering outstanding service and end result, this could be the ideal role for you! Production Manager is a key position at Benjamin's Workshop, providing essential high-level operational ma

Engineering Manager | Cambridge (hybrid) | £80,000 (+ exceptional benefits) | Python We are partnered with an organisation responsible for operating and evolving a suite of large scale digital platforms that underpin critical services used across the UK and internationally. These systems run at high volume, support a diverse range of users, and are expected to meet strong standards around availability, security, and long term maintainability. They are hiring an Engineering Manager who is comfortable operating in complexity. This is a hands on leadership role where you will combine technical judgement with people leadership, shaping how teams design, deliver, and run cloud based services in production. You will join a mature engineering function working across multiple domains and stakeholder groups, with genuine scope to influence technical direction, delivery standards, and how teams work together. The team Engineering teams build API first services using modern web and cloud practices. Systems are containerised, continuously tested, and deployed through automated pipelines. There is a strong DevOps culture with an emphasis on clean design, shared tooling, and reducing unnecessary complexity. Typical technologies include • Python backend, • Modern JavaScript frameworks on the front end, • Containerisation with Docker, • CI pipelines using GitLab or similar, • Infrastructure as code using Terraform, • Cloud native platforms such as Azure, AWS, or GCP, • The team invests heavily in reusable components, templates, and internal platforms to improve speed, quality, and consistency across services The role You will be responsible for guiding engineers through the full lifecycle of delivery, from shaping requirements through to running services in production. This includes • Leading and mentoring a team of engineers while maintaining a strong delivery focus, • Supporting architectural decisions around APIs, integrations, and service boundaries, • Ensuring services are secure, resilient, and maintainable, • Overseeing automated build, test, and deployment workflows, • Driving improvements to engineering standards and processes, • Helping teams decide when to build new services, extend existing ones, or adopt third party solutions, • Managing priorities, dependencies, and delivery planning in an agile environment, • Working closely with product and non technical stakeholders to turn needs into clear, deliverable work This role suits someone who enjoys complexity and variety, and who is comfortable operating at both a technical and people leadership level. You will bring • Strong experience in modern software engineering and cloud platforms, • A solid background in designing and integrating API driven systems, • Hands on experience with containers, CI and CD, and infrastructure automation, • Experience leading agile, cross functional engineering teams, • Clear communication skills and the ability to influence without relying on authority, • A pragmatic mindset focused on outcomes rather than ideology This role is suited to someone who wants real ownership. You will be trusted to make pragmatic decisions, improve how engineering is done, and lead teams delivering systems that are relied upon at scale. It is a strong opportunity for an Engineering Manager who wants to stay technically credible and influence architecture and delivery. For a confidential conversation, contact Imogen at or call 07378 549703.

This Plant Manager role is ideal for a leader in production or green energy who thrives in a dynamic environment focused on sustainability, compliance, and operational excellence.

Senior Creative Production Manager Rate; Flexible (via umbrella) Location; Remote - ad-hoc travel across the UK Duration; 3 month initial Sanderson is currently working with a leading retail brand to identify someone to lead the creative direction for multi-brand, multi-market content across interio

A growing fresh produce business is looking for an experienced Operations Manager from the food or fresh produce industry. This role will lead their warehouse and production teams. This is a hands-on role in a fast-paced environment, managing labour, performance, and quality across operations. Key Responsibilities • Plan and manage daily labour requirements and team rotas., • Monitor productivity, performance, and task completion using operational systems., • Analyse data to identify efficiency improvements., • Coach, train, and support team leaders and operational staff., • Conduct quality checks and maintain high operational standards., • Ensure compliance with Health & Safety and hygiene procedures., • Experience in operations, logistics, or a fast-paced production environment., • Strong leadership and team management skills., • Good analytical and organisational abilities., • Excellent communication skills., • Commercial awareness and experience managing labour resources., • Proactive, hands-on, and able to take ownership., • Positive, energetic, and supportive of your team., • Detail-oriented with a focus on quality.

Multi Skilled Engineer Sector: FMCG Manufacturing Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 Shift: Day Shift Location: Wisbech I am currently working with a market-leading FMCG manufacturer operating state-of-the-art, highly automated production equipment to recruit a multi skilled engineer. This is an excellent opportunity for a multi skilled engineer to join a business that invests heavily in its people, technology, and long-term development. This is a great role for a multi skilled engineer looking to upskill, broaden their technical knowledge, and develop themselves within a fast-paced FMCG environment, working as part of a supportive and forward-thinking engineering team. As a multi skilled engineer, you will maintain and improve modern production and packaging machinery, working closely with production teams and reporting into the Engineering Manager. The multi skilled engineer will carry out planned preventative maintenance, continuous improvement, and reactive breakdown support on high-speed FMCG equipment. Essential Requirements - Multi Skilled Engineer: • Mechanical and Electrical skills essential for a multi skilled engineer, • Minimum Level 3 Engineering Qualification, • Proven experience in planned preventative maintenance and reactive breakdowns, • Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills expected o...

A little more about your role… Meeting the requirements of a 'Senior Engineer' grade and have a proven track record in both leading projects for your discipline and for an overall project team. Be able to demonstrate where your personal input has led to the commission being won or successfully delivered Able to work using initiative with minimal supervision on all technical aspects of their discipline or have specific specialist experience applicable to the role Able to work under the clear direction of the client and interpret the needs of the project as a whole to meet the full delivery needs Work in a joint leadership capacity within a mechanical, electrical and public health (MEP) discipline team providing design and technical advice in a project manager capacity on a wide range of projects Supervise the completion of detailed designs and supervise the work of others in this function Consider the feasibility of the project specific to the discipline and lead the overall feasibility study for the project Take responsibility for and direct others in the production of detailed and performance specification for the discipline subject to review by colleagues prior to issue Regularly brief the project team, including explaining the appointment Reviewing design programmes and ensuring that sufficient resource is available to complete the works Your Team Our team is comprised of 35 engineers workin...

A leading advanced materials company in Cambridge is seeking a Production Manager to oversee manufacturing operations at the Duxford site. This role requires strong leadership to ensure safe and efficient production and to foster a culture of continuous improvement. The ideal candidate should have a

Ring is looking for a Software Development Manager responsible for leading a team of engineers working on the development and production of products focusing on safety and security based connected products including sensors networking back‑up systems connected accessories for security cameras, doo

A leading technology company in Waterbeach is seeking a Technical Project Manager to oversee engineering projects in imaging systems.You will manage projects from concept through production, ensuring timely delivery across technical teams.The ideal candidate will hold an Electronics or Computer Scie

A leading chemical manufacturer seeks a Production Manager for its Duxford site. This key leadership role involves ensuring safe and efficient production, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and managing multi-shift operations. The ideal candidate should possess a degree in Chemical Engin

Reporting to the Node Production Manager, the Production Assembly Technician will be part of a team building world-leading radio spectrum monitoring products designed by CRFS, assembling customer-ready systems, sub-assemblies and parts of varying complexity. CRFS are looking for a Production Assembl

As an Assessment Manager for English language qualifications, you will manage the production of assessment content for next‑generation, customer‑focused, data‑driven, and automated digital assessment products. You will apply your ELT expertise and knowledge of Assessment to the work of MLT, an

Senior Production Manager ( Multi Sites across the UK ) Home Based. Furthermore, you will uphold cylinder and product quality conformity by ensuring rigorous quality control checks in line with ISO 9001 procedures and Gases Standards while delivering the highest levels of production and test shop pe

Gi Pro are proud to be working with a leading manufacturer who are looking for an experienced CNC Production Manager to join their growing operation. As CNC Production Manager, you'll play a key role in managing the day-to-day running of the CNC department. You'll be hands-on in leading a team of op

Production Manager £55,000 Lincolnshire Some people think "Production Manager" means sitting in an office telling other people what to do. That means: Making sure production targets are hit without cutting corners. What you'll need: Experience managing in food production.

If you are an ambitious and driven manager, with a deep understanding of joinery production, and passion for delivering outstanding service and end result, this could be the ideal role for you! Production Manager is a key position at Benjamin's Workshop, providing essential high-level operational ma

We are currently seeking an experienced Production Manager for FULL TIME PERM role based in Scunthorpe. Lead Shift managers effectively in line with company vision, policies and procedures. Reports to: Operations Manager/Managing Director.

Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage the production team, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement Plan, schedule, and monitor production activities to meet operational targets Ensure compliance with health, safety, and quality standards Identify and implement process im

Production Manager (Packaging) £45,000 - £55,000 + 9am - 5pm Shifts + Training Courses + Discount Platform Scunthorpe Are you a Production Manager or looking to step up into that position within a growing business, taking charge of production planning for well know products while bein

Production Engineering Manager. Role Overview - Production Engineering Manager. My client who are a global engineering business based in Gloucestershire are currently seeking a Production Engineering Manger.

Production Shift Manager – Packaging. Communicate effectively with other shift managers, maintenance, and senior management. Proven experience in a production or manufacturing.

Production Manager Location: South Coast Type: Permanent | Full-Time Sector: Advanced Marine Manufacturing / Technology A cutting-edge marine technology business is looking to appoint an experienced Production Manager to lead and scale a fast-growing manufacturing operation. The Role As Prod

Shift Production Manager Mon–Fri | Mornings / Afters / Nights Teesside £52,000 + 10% Bonus Food manufacturing never stands still. The business is looking for a Production Shift Manager who understands food manufacturing at pace. The role (what you’ll actually be doing) You&rsq

They are currently looking for a Production Planning Manager who is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the production planning process to ensure efficient and timely production of goods. Optimise Production output working with a team of Production Planners / Managers and Coordinators. This

Production Manager Location: Kent / Essex Border Salary: up to £45,000 Our client is looking for an experienced Production Manager. Working hours Monday to Thursday (Apply online only); 37-hour week Keywords: Production Manager, CNC, Lathes, Mills, Aerospace, Engineering Production Manage

Key Responsibilities: Manage and lead production teams to meet daily output, quality, and efficiency targets Ensure compliance with health & safety, quality, and company procedures Monitor production performance and address issues promptly to minimise downtime Coordinate labour, materials, and equi

Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for driving manufacturing excellence? Our client, a prominent player in the Manufacturing & Production industry, is seeking a talented Production Manager to join their team on a permanent basis! If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are dedicated to

We are currently recruiting an exciting job opportunity to join a growing company who are in search of an experienced Production Planning Manager with Aerospace experience to overseeing and coordinating the production planning process, ensuring efficient and timely production of goods. This is a var

Assess, interrogate and implement production schedule as provided by the Managing Director and Operations Manager. Manage shifts Managers/team to deliver the production plan without compromising safety, quality or efficiency. We are looking for an experienced Production Manager to join them on their

With a growing client base and a passionate team there has never been a better time for an Event Production Manager to come on board. Due to continued growth they are now looking for an Event Production Manager to join their growing technical events team. This role covers every element of technical

You'll be the person who brings calm, clarity and momentum to a busy production engine.

If you are an ambitious and driven manager, with a deep understanding of joinery production, and passion for delivering outstanding service and end result, this could be the ideal role for you! Production Manager is a key position at Benjamin's Workshop, providing essential high-level operational ma

Production Manager 4-day working week Aerospace Manufacturer Salary: Up to 45k dependent on experience Overview We are recruiting for a Production Manager, 4-day working week for an Aerospace manufacturer, Salary: Up to 45k dependent on experience. They must be able to coordinate workload and job

Gi Pro are proud to be working with a leading manufacturer who are looking for an experienced CNC Production Manager to join their growing operation. As CNC Production Manager, you'll play a key role in managing the day-to-day running of the CNC department. You'll be hands-on in leading a team of op

Reporting into the Production / Operations Manager, you will manage a team of Team Managers who are responsible for a large number of operators and technicians. With a manufacturing operation as pacey and complex as ours, it's key we have a strong Production team who are on the ball and are able to

Good understanding of manufacturing processes Excellent communication skills both verbal and written Proven successful leader The Production Manager role will involve: Assist in implementation of road map and daily and weekly metrics aligned with customer demand which supports operational strategy

Job Title: Exhibition Project Production ManagerLocation: WinchesterSalary: £36,000 - £48,000 per annum, DOEJob Type: Permanent, Full timeWelcome to designed. AV and digital event production solutions for all forms of live and digital events. We're a team of technical event production experts.

Company description:Refresco BVJob description:We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Production Manager to lead our beverages manufacturing operations and drive the production process to new heights of efficiency and excellence. In this pivotal role, you will oversee all aspects of production, e

Job Title - Production Shift ManagerContract - Full Time//PermanentWorking Hours - Monday to Friday - 4pm - 12am The RoleAs a Production Shift Manager, y. Are you a proven leader in manufacturing with a passion for driving performance, quality, and safety?Pilgrim's Europe is looking for a Production

The successful Production Manager will be responsible for leading and managing a team of manual & CNC machinists. Position: Machine Shop ManagerLocation: WaterloovilleSalary: £55,000 per annum, based on a 45-hour working week. Machine Shop Manager required for a well-established manufacturer based