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Company description: Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities. GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, were inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. Were proud to play a part in protecting the worlds democracies. And were committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees globally, across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the worlds aircraft and engine manufacturers. There are no limits to where you can take your career. Job description: Job Summary Its great to know youre making a difference to the future of aviation! Whatever part you play youll be helping us deliver operational excellence to our customers. Based at our Luton manufacturing plant youll do just that. Established in 1993, GKN Aerospace in Luton is a world leader in commercial and military ice protection systems and transparencies. Offering a full range of capabilities; design, analysis, testing, certification and manufacture of electro-thermal ice protection, military fast jet canopies and flight deck windows to over 20 programmes including: Boeing 787, Dreamliner, Airbus A320, AgustaWestland, AW101, Eurofighter Typhoon and Lockheed, Martin F-22 Raptor. Our customers include Boeing, Airbus, Lockheed Martin, Bell Helicopters, Textron, BAE Systems, Pratt & Whitney, Leonardo. Our Luton site is home to 370+ employees and onsite facilities including onsite parking, food hub and vending machines. The Luton team is focussed on developing product and manufacturing process technology related to aircraft ice protection systems and specialist structures for both civil and defence applications. The areas of activity cover but is not limited to: Electro-thermal systems and Electro-mechanical systems, Specialist materials and coating systems, Embedded and structural composites, Aircraft transparencies, Icing modelling and analysis, Sensing and data acquisition, Electrical and software control systems and digital engineering / manufacturing. We are seeking a Research Engineer to develop and mature manufacturing process technology to enable low cost, high rate and high-yield manufacturing of aircraft structures with embedded ice protection capability, with a focus on automation and digitalisation to drive innovation and manufacturing excellence. As this is aresearch role, we are looking for an innovative thinker, your work should push the boundaries of conventional engineering in terms of the design and integration of state-of-the-art manufacturing processes whilst appreciating aerospace certification requirements. Youll be comfortable travelling within the UK when needed, with occasional opportunities for international travel depending on programme demands. Job Responsibilities Responsible for the technical delivery of allocated project deliverables, or project work packages, ensuring the research objectives have been satisfied. Support or lead any necessary 'hands on' development test work and development trials that are required to meet your Work Package/Work Stream delivery objectives. Support or lead the design of external work packages to be carried out by third parties to meet project research objectives. Responsible for accurately capturing and recording data and results from test work and development trials. Responsible for raising and issuing high quality and detailed technical documentation. Seek to understand the strategic direction of the target products or manufacturing process technologies being developed within your project(s). Contribute to Technology Development Plans and Technology Business Cases within your project(s). Contribute to multi-year planning and internal/external funding proposals as required. Suggest and explore exploitation routes, aligned with the guidance of the Work Stream Lead. You may support project stakeholder management with internal/external customers, and you may lead management of supply chain partners in some cases. Take an active role in creating a personal development plan linked to GKN's TEF and will be responsible for delivering on agreed objectives supported by your line manager. Ensure EHS policy and process adherence for your activities, and you will contribute to a proactive EHS culture in the wider team. Contribute to the development of GKN as a 'Great Place to Work', aligned with the core principles - safe, innovative, open & honest, care & respect, and ownership. Profile description: What You'll Bring To help us make a difference, youll bring your passion and talent for what you do along with the following skills, experience, qualifications and attributes: Essential: A relevant professional qualification such as HNC/HND/ Degree in engineering (e.g. Automotive, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical) Good working knowledge of general industrial manufacturing processes, and an interest in understanding new and emerging techniques. Good working knowledge of AS9145 APQP/PPAP requirements and tools supporting Zero Defect Manufacturing approaches. Good working knowledge of Lean manufacturing philosophies and Six Sigma / Statistical techniques for process control and problem solving. A logical and methodical approach to task planning. Good report writing and presentation skills, able to support and present at internal and external technical and project review meetings. You will be developing your own network and you will have a general awareness of key companies and key individuals who operate in the wider aerospace technology and engineering field. Desirable: • A higher degree qualification such as a Masters, PhD or EngD, • Experience of working with and configuring PLCs (Siemens), • Experience of working with and configuring SCADA systems. The ideal candidate will have experience in equipment procurement, including Capex generation, equipment specification, supplier management, commissioning and buy-off. They will also bring working knowledge of AS9145 APQP/PPAPparticularly MSA, PFMEA and SPCalong with a general understanding of aerospace product certification and qualification requirements. As aResearch Engineer, you will bring an adaptable approach to your work and be comfortable collaborating with colleagues across different areas of expertise to achieve project objectives. You will be naturally curious, proactively deepening your technical knowledge through study, experimentation, hypothesis testing and cross-functional proactive mindset will enable you to quickly understand and adapt to new technology areas, while your strong communication skills will allow you to confidently engage with a wide range of internal stakeholders. This position requires UK National Security Vetting (UKNSV) Security clearance (SC) due to the nature and responsibilities of the work carried out. In order for us to obtain an SC you usually need to have been resident in the UK for a minimum of 5 years to current date (but we do assess each case individually). Note: Some GKN programmes are subject to regulatory restrictions which may impact certain nationalities. As part of the application process you will be asked to declare when applying for this role. We offer: What We'll Offer Once youre on board youll get the following perks and benefits: Competitive salary dependent on experience Industry Leading Pension Scheme = well match your contributions up to 8% on a 1 : 1.5 basis Life Assurance 8 x salary 185 hours holiday + bank holidays Income protection Shopping discounts Cycle To Work Scheme Employee Assistance Programme Virtual GP Clinic for you and immediate family Free onsite parking Local gym discount Free airport parking Discount with local nursery and preschool childcare setting Enhanced family friendly leave A collaborative, dynamic working environment As well as a competitive package well offer you a world of opportunity. We want to see your career fly! Well support your career progression by providing you with learning and development opportunities. Thats the beauty of being part of a global business, once youre on board you never know where you career journey may take you! Join us and keep the world moving click on the link below to apply A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles weve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. Its a culture that won us The Best Workplace Culture Award. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work. Were also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know. JBRP1_UKTJ

UK Networks Services (UKNS) is an engineering company at the forefront of the UKs transition to a smarter, more flexible electricity system. Our work spans two core areas: Check out the role overview below If you are confident you have got the right skills and experience, apply today. Technical grid consulting advising on complex grid connections, regulatory strategy, and power system planning for some of the UKs most significant infrastructure projects. Smart grid control systems designing and deploying advanced automation, monitoring, and control solutions that enable customers to connect, manage and optimise energy assets across large, distributed networks. Within the smart grid side of the business, we design and integrate systems that combine PLC-based control, SCADA, metering, protection, and real-time data platforms. These systems are deployed on projects such as grid-scale load management, site-wide export limitation, substation automation and dynamic network control. As our project complexity increases, we are seeking a Lead Controls Engineer to act as the senior technical authority within our smart grid systems team. This is a high-responsibility engineering leadership role focused on technical governance, design quality, and full lifecycle ownership of control system engineering. The Lead Controls Engineer will provide technical leadership across all PLC-based control system and panel designs delivered by UKNS. You will define engineering standards, oversee hardware and software design quality, and ensure robust, compliant and fully documented control solutions are delivered across the project lifecycle. You will work closely with the CTO, automation engineers, and panel build team providing oversight, mentorship and structured engineering discipline to ensure designs are right-first-time and high quality. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys: • Setting engineering standards, • Improving technical rigour, • Leading design reviews, • Owning technical sign-off, • Lead the detailed design of PLC-based control systems for smart grid applications., • Establish and maintain internal Control System Design Standards., • Conduct structured design reviews prior to issue for manufacture (IFC)., • Approve schematic drawings, panel layouts, and hardware specifications., • Oversee production of panel layouts, terminal plans, protection coordination, I/O schedules, and wiring schematics., • Ensure compliance with relevant standards including BS EN 60204, BS EN 61439, and applicable grid/utility requirements., • Provide technical oversight of PLC programming (ladder logic, structured text, function block)., • Define structured control philosophies and system architectures., • Ensure appropriate integration with SCADA, protection relays, meters and DNO/IDNO interfaces., • Lead engineering through concept design, detailed design, build support, FAT, SAT and commissioning., • Ensure delivery of complete, professional documentation packs including:, • Schematics, • Bills of materials, • O&M manuals, • Test plans, • As-built documentation, • Mentor and develop automation engineers and drafting engineers., • Improve consistency and technical maturity across the engineering team., • Help shape the future direction of UKNS control system capability. Requirements Essential Qualifications & Experience • Degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, Automation or related discipline (HNC/HND considered with significant experience)., • 815+ years experience in control systems engineering or automation design., • Proven experience leading control system design on industrial or infrastructure projects., • Strong background in LV control panel design and electrical schematics., • Proficiency with major PLC platforms (Schneider, Siemens, Allen-Bradley)., • Strong understanding of networked control systems and industrial protocols., • Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status (CEng / IEng) or working towards registration., • Experience in power networks, grid connections, renewables, or HV/LV infrastructure., • Experience with G100 export limitation systems or utility compliance., • Experience developing internal engineering standards., • Prior experience mentoring junior engineers. Benefits Whats in it for you • £70,000 £90,000 salary depending on experience, • Opportunity to lead engineering on some of the UKs most advanced smart grid control projects, • Strategic technical influence within a growing, innovation-focused company, • Company bonus scheme, • Enhanced employers contribution pension scheme, • Death in Service benefit policy, • Salary sacrifice schemes (Bike2work, Electric Vehicles), • 25 Days of annual leave plus local bank holidays, • Days available to volunteer for local clubs/charities, • £300 available for sponsorship of local club or charity, • Professional registration fees paid annually, • On-site parking

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A leading water and wastewater company is seeking an ICA Technician to handle the maintenance and repair of key operational equipment in the Rickmansworth area.The role offers up to a £45,000 salary along with standby payments and overtime opportunities.Ideal candidates will possess a strong practi

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A technology solutions company in the UK is seeking a Principal Ignition Engineer to join their team.This role involves leading engineering efforts, improving standards, and acting as a technical authority.Candidates should have over 5 years of experience and be proficient in PLC architectures, Igni

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The role involves programming PLCs, developing HMI interfaces, and configuring SCADA systems.

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Working knowledge of SCADA software packages. Acting as the SCADA subject matter expert for a range of operational assets across multiple technologies. Are you ready to help shape the future of low carbon energy and make a real difference every day? At EDF Power Solutions, your SCADA engineering exp

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