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Overview \n This is a key management role with responsibility for ensuring that our transport operations are safe, legally compliant, operationally efficient and commercially effective. \n The successful candidate will oversee fleet compliance, vehicle maintenance, driver management, transport documentation and day-to-day operational performance, ensuring that all activities meet relevant legal and regulatory requirements. \n The appointed individual will also be expected to act as the nominated Transport Manager for our proposed Operator’s Licence, subject to meeting the applicable legal, professional competence and regulatory requirements. \n We are looking for a proactive and organised leader with strong attention to detail, excellent management skills and the ability to balance regulatory compliance, customer service and commercial objectives while maintaining high operational standards. \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Provide continuous and effective management of the transport operation, ensuring vehicles, drivers, records and systems remain under proper professional control.\n, • Ensure full compliance with Operator Licence undertakings, authorised operating centre requirements, vehicle authorisations and all relevant transport legislation.\n, • Oversee vehicle roadworthiness: manage planned maintenance, safety inspection schedules, MOT preparation, defect reporting, repair sign-off and maintenance records.\n, • Monitor drivers' hours, working time and tachograph compliance, ensuring downloads, analysis, infringement reviews and corrective actions are completed within required timescales.\n, • Lead, coach and develop the transport team, ensuring drivers and colleagues understand and follow company procedures, safe systems of work and legal requirements.\n, • Maintain compliance records including driver licence checks, Driver CPC, training records, vehicle files, incidents, audits and corrective action logs.\n, • Plan and manage resources to achieve customer service, operational, budgetary and KPI targets while ensuring all work is planned legally, safely and cost effectively.\n, • Investigate compliance failures, incidents, tachograph infringements and service issues identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.\n, • Work closely with workshops, suppliers, insurers, customers and internal stakeholders to maintain safe, compliant and efficient operations.\n, • Manage driver behaviour, performance, absence and disciplinary matters in line with company HR policies.\n, • Support recruitment, onboarding and training for transport colleagues.\n, • Maintain profit and loss accountability for the transport function, identifying opportunities\n\n Essential Requirements \n\n • Hold an International or National Transport Manager CPC qualification, or be actively working towards obtaining one. Candidates studying towards the qualification must provide proof of enrolment.\n, • At least one year of demonstrable senior-level experience in transport, distribution or logistics management.\n, • Good working knowledge of Operator Licence compliance, vehicle maintenance, drivers’ hours, working time regulations and tachograph management.\n, • Experience managing transport teams, driver performance, audits, investigations and corrective actions.\n, • Commercial awareness and experience managing budgets, KPIs and operational performance.\n, • Strong leadership, communication, organisation and decision-making skills.\n, • A proactive approach to risk management, compliance and continuous improvement.\n\n Desirable Qualifications and Experience \n\n • The following would be advantageous:\n, • An RQF Level 7 postgraduate qualification, such as an MSc in Transport, Logistics or Management, or an equivalent qualification.\n, • Experience working in a Delivery Service Partner (DSP), courier or last-mile delivery environment.\n, • IOSH Managing Safely qualification\n\n What We Offer \n\n • Competitive salary of £44,900 per annum.\n, • Company pension contribution.\n, • Personal development and training opportunities.\n, • Onsite parking.\n, • The opportunity to shape and lead the transport compliance function of a growing logistics business.\n\n Operator Licence Information \n Packrunner Logistics Ltd intends to apply for a Standard National Operator Licence. The appointment of an appropriately qualified Transport Manager is a key requirement for the application. Candidates who are actively acquiring their Transport Manager CPC qualification are welcome to apply. Any appointment and nomination will be subject to the applicable legal and qualification requirements. \n Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship \n Packrunner Logistics Ltd is applying for a UK Skilled Worker Sponsor Licence. Sponsorship may be considered for a suitable candidate under the Skilled Worker route, subject to the company obtaining the required licence and the candidate and role meeting all applicable immigration requirements. All suitably qualified applicants are welcome to apply and will be assessed on merit. UK-resident candidates are particularly encouraged to apply. \n How to Apply \n Please send your CV and a cover letter \n In your application, please confirm whether you hold the National or International Transport Manager CPC qualification or are currently working towards it. If you are studying towards the qualification, please include proof of enrolment. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Early applications are encouraged. \n Equal Opportunities \n Packrunner Logistics Ltd is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity. We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and professional team that reflects the communities we serve.

Material Planner – Permanent £28,000 | Lostock, Bolton (BL5) | Monday–Friday | Permanent Are you working in materials planning, supply chain, purchasing or stock control and looking for your next move? We’re recruiting a Material Planner to join an established business based in Lostock, Bolton. You’ll work closely with the Lead Material Planner, purchasing team, suppliers and customers to make sure the right materials are in the right place at the right time. This is a varied role where you’ll get involved in everything from forecasting and stock management through to purchasing, order progression and customer communication. What you'll be doing Receiving and processing customer forecasts and identifying future material requirements Monitoring stock levels and analysing actual usage against forecast Identifying shortages, excess or slow-moving stock and taking appropriate action Working closely with Purchasing to ensure materials are available when required Progressing orders and monitoring incoming stock Highlighting potential delays before they become a problem Obtaining supplier quotations and pricing for materials when required Providing customers and internal teams with regular order updates Responding to customer queries and helping manage customer accounts Monitoring delivery performance and producing KPI reports Maintaining accurate customer part, pricing and stock information Supporting month-end reporting Working closely with the wider team to solve day-to-day supply and stock issues What we're looking for You don't necessarily need to already have the job title Material Planner. We'd be interested in speaking to people with experience in areas such as materials planning, supply chain, purchasing, procurement, inventory/stock control or order management. You'll ideally have: Experience working with stock, materials, purchasing or supply chain Good Excel and general systems skills Strong attention to detail and confidence working with data The ability to prioritise and keep on top of multiple orders and deadlines Good communication skills when dealing with suppliers, customers and colleagues * A proactive approach – you'll be someone who spots potential problems and does something about them Experience within manufacturing, engineering, aerospace, metals or a similar environment would be useful, although it's not essential. The details Salary: £28,000 per annum Hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am–5.00pm (40 hours per week) Location: Lostock, Bolton (BL5) Contract: Permanent Start: ASAP If you've got a background in supply chain, purchasing or materials and this sounds like the right next step for you, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and we'll be in touch to tell you more about the role and the company. Ensure proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) where required.Attend all health and safety training as required by the CompanyYour Recruiters Limited are an equal opportunity employer, celebrating diversity and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All applicants will receive a response, with detailed feedback provided to those unsuccessful at the interview stage

Senior Control Systems Engineer (Simulink/MATLAB) Wilmslow, Cheshire - Hybrid working, three days on site a week Up to £80,000 Our client is a genuinely innovative, IP led engineering business working at the sharp end of electrification, developing novel high power conversion technology that is about to leave the lab and head out into live field trials. If you are the sort of engineer who would rather design the control strategy than be handed one, this is well worth your time The role Reporting to the Head of Engineering, you will own the control side of the product. The core intellectual property of the system lives in the control algorithms, and those algorithms are designed, simulated and proven in MATLAB and Simulink using a model based design approach. You will develop the control theory, build the models, prove in simulation that the control and the power electronics behave as they should together, and then generate production C code directly from Simulink. That generated code is wrapped by an in house embedded team who look after the low level drivers and the C framework around it, so your focus is squarely where it should be: the maths, the control theory and making a complex power electronic system behave itself. In practical terms you will be taking measurements from sensors, deciding in real time what to do with significant amounts of electrical power, and making sure the system does exactly that, reliably, around the clock. If you have done this for an EV traction inverter, an industrial motor drive, a drivetrain or a power conversion system, you will recognise the problem immediately. It is the same technology and the same thinking, just pointed at something rather more novel. Key responsibilities Design, model and tune closed loop control algorithms for high power converter systems in MATLAB and Simulink Build plant and system models to validate control strategies in simulation before they ever meet hardware Generate production quality C code from Simulink and integrate with the embedded team's hand written wrapper and drivers Support lab testing, hardware in the loop work and commissioning of systems designed for continuous 24/7 operation Work closely with the hardware lead on power electronics, potentially around a 70/30 split between control and power electronics for the right person Analyse performance data from fielded units to refine the control, add new features and functions, and contribute to future data driven services What we are looking for Expert level MATLAB and Simulink for control system design. This is the non negotiable. Strong control theory and the mathematics that goes with it, applied to motors, drives or electrical power systems A detailed understanding of how power electronics actually works (topologies, switching, modulation) because you cannot control what you do not understand Experience of auto code generation from Simulink, Embedded Coder or similar, is highly desirable Hands on power electronics hardware design experience would be the cherry on top, though it is not essential C or C++ is a welcome bonus, not a requirement, as the embedded side is already well covered Senior, been there and done it experience, and the temperament to thrive in a small, close knit engineering team where your work matters and is seen Typical backgrounds would include Control Systems Engineers, Drivetrain or Powertrain Control Engineers, Motor Control Engineers or Power Systems Control Engineers from automotive, EV, industrial drives, aerospace electrification or energy. What is on offer Salary of £80,000 25 days holiday and a contributory pension Hybrid working, typically three days on site and two from home, with the obvious caveat that when a problem needs sorting, everybody mucks in A lovely facility in Cheshire with plenty of green space to step outside, clear your head and relax, which is no small thing when you are three hours deep in a stubborn control loop An exceptional team who are bright, approachable and refreshingly free of corporate nonsense Real influence over a product that is on the cusp of scaling globally, with plenty of development still ahead rather than a finished product to babysit The opportunity for extensive international travel to some genuinely attractive destinations as systems are deployed overseas, should that appeal. If you would rather keep your feet firmly on home soil, that is entirely fine too Interested? If you are a Simulink control specialist who fancies seeing your algorithms running in the real world on technology that will genuinely make a difference, I would be delighted to have a proper chat in confidence. Send your CV to KO2 Recruitment, and we will happily talk you through the finer details. TPBN1_UKTJ

A worthwhile job that gives work-life balance “ I had never thought of doing something like this before but now I am, I realise that it's the best job that I've ever had ” What are your real priorities for your next job? Is work-life balance really important to you and do you want to do something that is genuinely worthwhile? If this is what really matters to you, you may want to broaden your options and think about something you hadn't previously considered. Genuine work-life balance Imagine a job where… People from all kinds of backgrounds and people of all ages including people shifting careers aged 40-65 are successful? 80% of the staff work 3 or 4 days per week? Where you can potentially work your hours at times between 9am to 7pm Monday to Friday and 10am to 3pm on Saturdays? 4. Where most staff vary their working hours week to week to fit in around time with family, friends, pets, medical appointments etc? You can even compress your hours over 2 weeks to get blocks of days off? Where you generally work within half an hour of your home, you don't have to travel in rush hour, travel time is built into your contract, and you get a travel allowance payment? Where the company shuts down over Christmas and New Year f or at least a full week, so you can have a proper break? Where training is comprehensive but done remotely by home study – so no need to travel to a hotel and stay overnight – and is followed up with excellent ongoing support and encouragement? We think supporting a good work-life balance for our staff is business-critical. We offer flexible local working and a culture that supports you to maximise your life outside of work. A worthwhile job that also has its rewards. Which charity would I be helping? The role is working as a face-to-face charity fundraiser on behalf of Derian House Children's Hospice. Derian House helps seriously and terminally ill children live life to the fullest by creating wonderful experiences and bringing back a sense of normality to family life. By providing specialist nursing care and emotional support we help families smile again when life couldn't get any tougher. What is the job? The role is fundraising as a 3rd party agent, employed by The Fundraising Partnership, representing and fundraising on behalf of Derian House Children's Hospice . Your job will be to find more people to support us with a small regular donation so that we can make a big difference to local families. You do this by talking to local people at their homes, being friendly, explaining what Derian House does, and asking them to become a regular supporter via the Derian House Lottery programme. Derian House relies on donations for nearly 90% of its income. These services are only free to families because of fundraising. You can be a vital part of helping Derian House raise the money that it needs to be able to support local families. How you can make a difference A typical fundraiser will raise more than £400,000 for the charity every year that they work for. So you would be doing a job where after 5 years of work, through your professionalism, integrity, and hard work you could raise more than £2 million for charities that deal, quite literally, in matters of life and death. Charity lotteries are vital to keeping these charities going. People of all backgrounds and ages can be successful at this You may have worked in sales previously whether that is utilities, catalogues, credit cards or for charities and you may have also done some charitable fundraising before, this isn't essential because our approach with potential supporters is to find people who are inclined to support the charity and have a nice conversation to find out whether this form of support is right for them. So our fundraisers come from all kinds of backgrounds including financial services, teaching, management, retail and many more. Most of our best people are just great conversationalists who in day-to-day life end up talking with people when walking the dog or in bus queues. Why not come and see someone doing the job first? We invite all applicants to come and watch one of our team doing the job in practice before having to make a decision to apply. Why not come and meet us and see what the job is really like? It could be just the role that you have been looking for, even if this had not been on your radar previously. Job requirements and details You need to be reasonably mobile and physically fit and active. We can train you in all other parts of the job very easily. You will also be ethical and take pride in doing a job the right way. You need interpersonal skills, to be a good listener and be able to communicate effectively, however you don't need to be really persuasive or great at making speeches as this isn't a typical sales job. Most of all you need to have real integrity and self-motivation. We employ good people, treat them well and we trust our people to work to high standards. We have an outstanding team of fundraisers who work to the highest standards and deliver the best quality results in our industry. You would feel the privilege of working with such an amazing bunch. All types of people from all sorts of backgrounds can be successful at this job. It is a salaried role enhanced by a commission with full-time and part-time options, travel costs payment included. You will need to have a car but will typically be working within 30 minutes of your home. Full-time OTE is between £30-40k pa. We provide full training which is delivered via a home study course and ongoing support and coaching in the field. We are an ethical employer, who are committed to setting new standards and changing the face of face-to-face fundraising. That is why we are proud to already be an ISO 9001-accredited company. What to do next Click here to find out more about what the job is like and arrange to talk with our Recruitment Specialist. You will then have the opportunity to come out and meet one of our team members at work and see what the job is really like. TPBN1_UKTJ

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26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatmentsFacilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more...Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more. The opportunity:As a Project Manager within the Procurement and Supply Chain function, you will play a vital role in the planning, execution, successful delivery and closure of projects throughout the whole Product lifecycle. (CADMID). You will also be responsible for defining and establishing a project management framework across the team - integrating the latest industry standards in alignment with the company's strategic objectives. We are looking for a self-starter with the ability to drive and develop this role alongside the existing team. ,The successful candidate is expected to hold project management qualifications and experience. A background in Aerospace and Defence is preferred, but not expected. • Experience of managing the project life cycle from initiation through to closure, taking responsibility for the definition, approach, and execution of strategy, as assigned by the Senior Leadership Team., • Supporting the wider procurement & supply chain teams, to ensure that projects are delivered effectively and efficiently within the agreed budget, timescale, scope and qualityExperience creating and maintaining a Project Plan, Budget Tracker, Line of Balance, Risk Register, and any other project artefacts required to ensure proper project tracking and reporting., • Engaging with and representing internal teams within MBDA as required, including, Supply Chain, Procurement, Quality, Planners, Data Analysts, Engineering, Manufacturing, etc., • Be the primary Procurement partner and integrated member of the programme team., • Communicate Programme status, risks and mitigations to management groups at Functional and Programme reviews., • Lead Procurement gate-reviews, manage and deliver Product Lifecycle tasks, manage critical supply issues, influence and actively participate in Programme & Manufacturing sector reviews., • Have a proven ability to develop, and implement, solutions in a matrix organisation supported by excellent communication, influencing and persuasion capabilities., • Good appreciation of Procurement core competencies (Supplier evaluation, risk assessment, category management, negotiation, risk management etc.)., • Strong Microsoft Office suite capability especially for data analysis and presentations (SAP, Word, Excel, Power Point)., • Experience of using a variety of project management tools such as MS Project, Primavera etc., • Providing expert advice and support to colleagues in the field of project management methodologies and practices Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a givenMBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more... We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X (@MBDAUK), Instagram (MBDAUK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information. Location: Bolton; Stevenage Type: Full time We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and highly motivated Project Manager to join a dynamic and collaborative team of procurement professionals. Salary: Circa 60,000 depending on experience Location: Stevenage/Bolton (We may be able to offer a relocation package for this role) Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. • Company Bonus: Bonus of up to 21% of base salary, • Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%, • Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements, • Enhanced parental leave: offers up #J-18808-Ljbffr

National Highways is seeking a Senior Identity Manager to oversee Identity and Access Management across the organisation, ensuring proper validation, authorisation and access control in line with policies. The role is hybrid with two office days per week and travel to UK offices may be required. The post requires managing identity services, supplier performance, and transitions into governance frameworks to strengthen security and service quality. #J-18808-Ljbffr

GM Performance Power Units - Concord, NC Battery Controls Engineer - Onsite Job Summary GM Performance Power Units is looking for a forward-thinking Battery Controls Engineer to join our ERS (Energy Recovery System) Team in Concord, NC. In this high-stakes, high-impact role, you'll develop and optimize robust embedded controls software for our Formula 1 hybrid powertrain. Implement cutting-edge real-time control algorithms for battery protection, state of charge, and state of health. While utilizing sensors and communication protocols and system diagnostics, supporting the overall ERS hardware and software ecosystem. Collaborate with control strategy teams managing torque and energy delivery and harvest to push the boundaries and engineer winning solutions. Key Responsibilities Develop, test, and maintain embedded software in C, C++, and relevant real-time programming languages for the HV battery management system, cells, and associated components. Implement sensor data acquisition, hardware abstraction layers, real-time communication, and diagnostics features. Collaborate with cross-functional teams in controls and electrical hardware to ensure cohesive system operation. Conduct software debugging, verification, and validation including model-in-the-loop (MiL), software-in-the-loop (SiL), hardware-in-the-loop (HiL), and trackside testing support. Create proper requirements and unit tests to form robust, clean, scalable code bases. Adhere to software quality, safety, and regulatory standards for high-performance motorsport applications. Maintain technical documentation and contribute to continuous improvement processes in embedded software development. Required Qualifications Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Embedded Systems, or related discipline; OR Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of experience in embedded software development, preferably in automotive or motorsport sectors. Expertise in battery management systems and battery control algorithms, such as protection/derating, state of charge, and state of health. Familiarity with cell and HV battery physics and operation. Understanding high voltage bus networks, including contactors, fuses, and high voltage interlock loops. Strong proficiency in embedded C programming and real-time operating systems, including ability to work with both handwritten and auto generated code. Experience with multithreaded processes/multi-rate control systems. Experience in communication protocols such as CAN, CAN FD, Ethernet, SPI, I2C, and UART. Familiarity with software development tools, debugging environments, and version control systems. Understanding of control theory (digital control loops and practical implementation issues) for electronic systems. Knowledge of embedded hardware interfaces, sensors, and microcontroller architecture. First principles thinking, strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Excellent teamwork, communication, and collaboration abilities. Proactive attitude toward continuous learning and innovation in embedded systems development. Preferred Qualifications Understanding of functional safety standards (ISO 26262) and FIA F1 technical regulations is advantageous. Machine Learning/neural networks especially in the context of battery control systems. Embedded on chip machine learning. Knowledge of scripting languages (Python, MATLAB) for testing and automation. Prior experience with software-in-the-loop (SiL) or hardware-in-the-loop (HiL) testing and software validation frameworks. Experience in Functional Mock-up Unit (FMU) development and co-simulation techniques. Familiarity with TAG-700 ECU. Why Join Us Ready to be part of a team that pushes boundaries both on and off the track? At GM Performance Power Units, we are developing a new era of performance for the Formula 1 grid. Joining us means entering a startup racing environment backed by a legacy of engineering excellence, giving you the rare opportunity to help build a world-class program from day one. We believe in rewarding innovation and powering potential. As part of our team, you'll benefit from a competitive and comprehensive package designed to support your performance, well-being, and future, helping you thrive at every level. • Bonus scheme, • Private healthcare 401(k) plan including company match, • Employer-paid life insurance and disability coverage, • 32 days annual leave (including holidays), • Free financial advisor access, • Employee Assistance Programs (EAP), • Subsidized on-site dining, • On-site gym, • Discounted GM vehicle purchase/lease program, • Free on-site EV charging for personal GM vehicles Please note: GM Performance Power Units and all affiliated companies are Equal Opportunity employer(s). Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information regarding the EEOC, please visit Only direct hires need apply to or inquire about job postings at GM Performance Power Units. We are not accepting calls, resumes or applications from recruiting firms at this time. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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