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Quality Engineer | Aerospace Manufacturing | Up to £45,000 | Southampton MERITUS is excited to be working with a growing Aerospace Manufacturing business based in Southampton. The organisation manufacture bespoke Aerospace components for both commercial & military application. They're looking for an experienced Quality Engineer to join their Engineering team. This role is ideal for candidates with a background in highly regulated industries such as Aerospace, Defence, or Nuclear, where compliance, traceability, and precision are critical. You will play a key role in maintaining and improving the Quality Management System, supporting audits, and driving continuous improvement across the manufacturing lifecycle. This position is central to ensuring adherence to standards such as AS9100 and ISO 9001, while embedding a strong quality culture across engineering and production teams. Main Responsibilities: • Lead and support internal, external, and customer audits, • Drive structured problem-solving using 8D and Root Cause Analysis, • Maintain and improve the Quality Management System (QMS), • Develop and implement inspection processes across production stages, • Monitor and analyse quality KPIs to drive continuous improvement Required Skills & Experience: • Proven experience as a Quality Engineer in a regulated manufacturing environment, • Strong knowledge of AS9100, ISO 9001, and customer requirements, • Experience with quality tools including FMEA, PPAP, SPC, and 8D, • Hands-on auditing experience (internal, supplier, or external audits), • Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills Benefits: • Salary up to £45,000, • 25 days holiday + bank holidays, • Overtime opportunities, • Private pension, • Career progression opportunities Got your attention? If you believe that you have the skills and experience for the Quality Engineer role - then please get in touch. We also offer a referral scheme for any candidates whose details are passed to us that we successfully place. If you have any further questions then please contact Ryan Harris at MERITUS.

Senior Design Engineer Location: Southampton – hybrid, 3 days per week on-site Salary: £60-65K+ plus excellent benefits package. More may be available for the right candidate. Travel: Around 1 week per quarter in China plus supplier visits, all planned in advance Relocation package and Visa/Sponsorship support available if required About the Opportunity Join a fast-growing maritime technology business developing wind-assisted propulsion systems that help reduce fuel consumption and emissions across global shipping. This is a hands-on opportunity for a Senior Design Engineer to join a growing engineering team, with broad involvement across the design lifecycle, from concept development through to detailed design, manufacturing release, and operational hardware. Working closely with the Head of Engineering, you will take ownership of key subsystems, helping to deliver designs that are robust, manufacturable, cost-effective, and ready for production. You will be able to evidence hands-on manufacturing experience and be confident in providing real-world feedback and learnings with natural "intuition". Key Requirements • Degree qualified in Mechanical, Structural, or Marine Engineering, • Around 5-10 years’ hands-on experience designing mechanical systems in a production environment, • Proven ability to deliver designs from concept through to production within marine, wind, offshore, or similar sectors, • Strong 3D CAD skills, ideally Siemens NX, Inventor, or equivalent, • Experience working with fabrication, welding, or large structural assemblies, • Strong understanding of DFMA principles, • Proven experience driving cost reduction and improving manufacturability, • Comfortable working in a fast-moving, high-accountability environment, • Experience with class or certification requirements, such as DNV or LR, • Mandarin language skills would be of particular interest, though not essential Role & Responsibilities • Own the design and delivery of assigned subsystems from concept through to manufacturing release, • Produce 3D models, manufacturing drawings, and supporting calculations, • Own manufacturability and production readiness of assigned subsystems, • Apply manufacturing knowledge to improve design standards, manufacturability, and cost, • Lead rapid resolution of design issues arising from manufacturing and supplier feedback, • Own the engineering interface with international suppliers, ensuring timely progress toward delivery, • Guide and review work from more junior engineers to support quality and delivery, • Champion high standards of engineering integrity, safety, and sustainability Why Join? A rare opportunity to join a business developing real-world clean technology for the global shipping market. You will benefit from working on real climate-impact hardware, enjoying high levels of ownership within a small engineering team, gaining broad exposure from concept through to production, and having the opportunity to grow with the business as the technology scales. Why Apply? This is a chance to work on real climate-impact hardware in a small, highly collaborative team where you can make a visible contribution and grow with the business as the technology scales.

Are you a technically minded engineer with a flair for project delivery? Our client, a leading global organisation is looking for a Projects Engineer to drive and oversee the planning, installation and commissioning of industrial cooling and HVAC projects. This is a hands-on role, combining technical expertise with project coordination, supplier management and client support. As a Projects Engineer, you’ll play a central role in translating technical requirements into successful project outcomes. You’ll support the sales team by providing expert technical advice, manage the complete project lifecycle from design through to commissioning, and ensure all installations meet rigorous health and safety standards. Benefits: • Company car (or car allowance alternative), • Life cover, • Company heath care scheme, • Death in service, • Enhanced pension, • Purchase additional holiday, • Fantastic career progression opportunities Responsibilities: • Provide technical expertise to support sales teams and customers in developing HVAC and process cooling solutions., • Manage procurement for equipment and subcontracts, ensuring cost-effectiveness and timely delivery., • Conduct site visits to assess requirements, produce detailed costings and build stakeholder relationships., • Finalise project designs and produce comprehensive project plans using CAD software., • Coordinate subcontractors and manage installation schedules to ensure projects stay on track., • Oversee commissioning of industrial cooling systems and verify performance standards., • Control project finances, manage budgets and monitor expenditure against forecasts. Who They’re Looking For: • Background in project engineering with intermediate-level commercial project management experience., • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and CAD software., • Knowledge of manufacturing industry and chilled fluid applications, boilers and chillers., • Valid UK driving licence and right to work in the United Kingdom. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy problem-solving, and want to be at the heart of delivering high-quality engineering projects, this role is for you

Adeptus Talent is recruiting for a Senior Design Engineer on behalf of their client, an innovative engineering company delivering sustainable technology that improves efficiency and reduces emissions across the maritime sector. We’re looking for a hands-on, mission-driven Senior Mechanical Engineer, with a strong focus on manufacturing and production delivery. This is a rare opportunity to work across the full product lifecycle, from early concept design through to detailed manufacturing drawings and real-world hardware. In a small, fast-moving engineering team, you’ll take real ownership of subsystems and see your designs move from CAD to operational systems. Reporting to the Head of Engineering, you’ll operate at the intersection of design, manufacturing, and delivery, ensuring engineering solutions are robust, elegant, and production-ready. What You’ll Be Doing: • Own the mechanical design and delivery of subsystems from concept through to manufacturing release, • Produce 3D CAD models, detailed manufacturing drawings, and engineering calculations, • Ensure full manufacturability and production readiness of designs in real-world fabrication environments, • Use hands-on manufacturing experience to improve design standards, cost efficiency, and build quality, • Lead resolution of manufacturing and supplier issues to maintain delivery momentum, • Act as the key engineering interface with international suppliers, driving issue resolution and progress, • Review and support junior engineers, ensuring quality and consistency of output, • Champion high standards of engineering integrity, safety, and sustainability What We’re Looking For: • Degree qualified in Mechanical, Structural, Marine Engineering, or similar, • Experience in hands-on mechanical design within a production environment, • Proven experience delivering designs from concept to manufacture in marine, offshore, wind, or similar industries, • Strong 3D CAD capability (Siemens NX, Autodesk Inventor, or equivalent), • Experience with fabrication, welding, and large structural assemblies, • Strong understanding of Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA), • Proven ability to reduce cost and optimise designs for production, • Comfortable working in fast-paced, high-accountability environments Desirable Experience: • Experience working with classification or certification bodies (e.g. DNV, Lloyd’s Register), • Knowledge of structural testing, validation, and manufacturing processes, • Experience working with international suppliers, • Mandarin language skills (advantageous but not essential) If you’re passionate about sustainability, excited by the opportunity to work on real climate-impact hardware, and thrive in a fast-paced start-up environment, we urge you to apply today!

Design Engineer - Public Access Voice Alarm Systems (PAVA) Location: Agile / Hybrid Working - Warwick office (Haywood Road) / Bridgwater office (Dunball) The information below covers the role requirements, expected candidate experience, and accompanying qualifications. Type: Permanent, Full-time (37.5 hours per week) Telent's Network Services division are now looking for a PAVA Design Engineer to join the HPC and Sizewell C programme team. This is an Agile / Hybrid working role that will see you working from home, and attending project team meetings at the Telent Warwick office and Telent Bridgwater office (South West England) from time to time. You may also need to travel to supplier sites if or when needed - full UK driving license flexibility to travel required. When you join our Engineering team at Telent, you'll be empowered to innovate and deliver critical solutions that protect people and infrastructure. You'll work alongside technical experts on complex, safety-critical projects that truly make a difference - helping to keep the UK's essential services connected and protected 24/7. The role We're looking for a Design Engineer to join our specialist PAVA (Public Address & Voice Alarm) team, supporting the design and delivery of emergency alerts / alerting systems on major, high-profile infrastructure projects - namely, Hinkley Point C (HPC Nuclear) and Sizewell C (Nuclear). Reporting into the PAVA Engineering function, you'll play a key role in designing compliant, buildable, and high-quality solutions across public address, evacuation, and emergency alert systems. What you'll do • Produce detailed system designs for PAVA and emergency alerts / alerting systems, including evacuation, public address and staff announcement solutions, • Design systems that integrate with fire detection systems, telephony systems and emergency response infrastructure, including audio and visual alerting, • Develop designs suitable for high-noise environments, considering acoustic performance and intelligibility, • Support project teams by delivering robust, buildable designs and associated documentation (compliance statements, design calculations, drawings, BOMs, surveys, test procedures, installation, maintenance and commissioning procedures, etc.), • Value-engineer designs, checking for buildability, compliance, and opportunities to improve efficiency, • Liaise with project managers, installation teams, suppliers, and clients to ensure technical requirements are clearly understood You're a practical, technically minded engineer with experience in PAVA, public address or Emergency Evacuation systems, who enjoys translating real-world installation knowledge into high-quality design solutions. You may already be working in a design role, or you could be an experienced installer, commissioning engineer or systems engineer looking to move into design. Key requirements • Experience designing or working with PAVA / Public Address / Emergency Alerts / Emergency Alerting systems, • Practical knowledge of system installation, commissioning, or integration within customer environments, • Familiarity with Zenitel (formerly ASL - Application Solutions (Safety & Security) Limited) systems is highly desirable, • Understanding of acoustic design principles (formal qualifications are a bonus but not essential), • Understanding of applicable Design, Installation, Commissioning, Maintenance and Engineering standards including but not limited to BS 5839-8, EN 54, etc, • Experience in Acoustic Modelling (CATT, SketchUp, Navisworks, etc), • Ability to produce clear technical documentation, drawings, bills of materials, compliance statements, design calculations, surveys, test procedures, installation, maintenance and commissioning procedures, etc, • Review or approval of Design Documentation produced by others including project team members and suppliers., • Proven track record and experience working within an operational environment, • Experience of Installation Design requirements within customer environments, • Experience in system and equipment design, • Eligible for BPSS clearance and have a minimum 5 years UK residency; SC may be required in future A career at Telent can span many sectors, technologies and major national projects - giving you the opportunity to develop, learn new skills, and make a real impact. We're growing, and we invest in our people through meaningful work, technical development and an inclusive culture. The additional benefits with this role include: • 34 days holiday (including public holidays), with the option to buy or sell days annually, • Company pension scheme, • Access to the Flexible Benefits portal, • A range of family-friendly policies, • Occupational health support and wellbeing portal We're passionate about creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong and can thrive. xrnqpay People are at the heart of our business, and we believe our teams should reflect the communities we support. Telent Core Values: Be Inclusive, Be Collaborative, Be Customer Focused, Take Responsibility #LI-Hybrid

Supplier Quality EngineerSouthampton, HampshirePermanent Circa £45-50k Are you passionate about driving supplier quality improvements and ensuring smooth, reliable supply chains? Were seeking a highly skilled Supplier Quality Engineer to take ownership of supplier non-conformance, product change management, and quality assurance processes that directly impact production success.In this role, youll be the link between suppliers, R&D, and production leading investigations, supporting New Product Introduction, and ensuring that every supplied component meets the highest standards. What youll be doing:Lead supplier non-conformance investigations, including quarantine, incoming inspection, returns, root cause analysis, and CAPA.Support production lines and customer complaints regarding suspect supplied materials.Take the lead for supplier quality within the NPI pro...

Are you passionate about driving product quality to the next level? Do you thrive on solving complex challenges and influencing teams to achieve excellence? Were seeking a Product Quality Engineer on a 12 month fixed term contract to play a pivotal role in improving product quality both in-house and in the field for an advanced range of high-technology products. This is your opportunity to work at the forefront of innovation, ensuring the performance and reliability of cutting-edge equipment used worldwide. The Opportunity As the go-to person for product quality performance, youll lead quality improvement initiatives, resolve escalated issues, and partner with cross-functional teams to embed quality excellence into every stage of production. From investigating field failures to enhancing internal controls, youll have the autonomy to make a tangible impact on product performance and customer satisfaction. What Youll Be Doing Act as the primary contact for product quality performance Lead investigations into escalated quality issues, including running 8D problem-solving processes Analyse field failures and drive internal corrective actions Support operations in embedding quality into processes and coaching teams in improvement techniques Track and report key quality KPIs for both field and in-house performance Ensure efficient and effective CAPA closure across the site Collaborate with supplier quality teams to address supplier-related failures Contribute to NPI (New Product Introduction) activities through audits, risk assessments, and continuous improvement recommendations What Were Looking For Essential: Proven experience in product quality improvement (theory and practice) Strong skills in interpreting field failures and identifying internal solutions Experience leading and influencing cross-functional teams Proficiency with core quality tools such as 8D problem solving Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and influencing skills Preferred: SPC and Six Sigma training (Green Belt or higher) Knowledge of APQP, Control Plans, and FMEA Familiarity with JIRA and Confluence Understanding of ISO9001 requirements Experience with fibre laser technology (advantageous but not essential) Qualifications HNC/HND/Degree in Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, or a related field Quality Engineering or Six Sigma qualifications advantageous About You Youre a hands-on problem solver with a creative, logical, and methodical approach. You can coach others, prioritise effectively, and work across multiple projects with ease. You excel at understanding complex processes and influencing change and youre driven by a passion for delivering world-class quality. If you want to be at the heart of new product launches, work with advanced technology, and make a real difference in product performance and customer satisfaction, wed love to hear from you. TPBN1_UKTJ

Transducer Engineer Underwater Acoustics Is this your next job Read the full description below to find out, and do not hesitate to make an application. We are seeking an experienced and motivated Transducer Engineer to join an Electromechanical Design team working at the forefront of underwater acoustics technology. This is a high-impact role offering the opportunity to lead continuous, data-driven improvement across transducer systems used in demanding global applications. This position is ideal for someone with a strong background in acoustics or transducer technology, who enjoys combining hands-on engineering with analytical problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration. The Role Reporting to the Senior Transducer Engineer, you will be responsible for defining, validating, and continuously improving acoustic performance and quality across new and existing products throughout their lifecycle. Key Responsibilities • Define and maintain acoustic quality standards and acceptance criteria, • Work closely with production to ensure efficient, high-quality manufacture of transducers, • Support the introduction of new designs into production, • Provide technical leadership in evaluating and validating acoustic performance, • Specify acoustic quality requirements during early-stage product design, • Lead root cause investigations and drive corrective actions, • Develop and implement continuous improvement strategies, • Represent acoustic quality in design reviews, product release, and supplier discussions, • Proven experience in underwater acoustics, transducer performance, or acoustic quality control, • Strong understanding of acoustic theory, signal processing, and transducer technologies, • Experience with quality management systems and continuous improvement methods, • Ability to interpret acoustic test xrnqpay data and performance specifications, • Practical mechanical engineering skills, including prototype assembly and testing, • Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills, • Experience developing lab software or test tools, • Background in offshore energy, oceanography, autonomy (AUV/ROV/ASV), or defence sectors, • Degree in Physics, Mathematics, or Engineering (BEng/BSc minimum), • Experience in a relevant industry

Are you a technically minded engineer with a flair for project delivery? Our client, a leading global organisation is looking for a Projects Engineer to drive and oversee the planning, installation and commissioning of industrial cooling and HVAC projects. This is a hands-on role, combining technical expertise with project coordination, supplier management and client support. As a Projects Engineer, you'll play a central role in translating technical requirements into successful project outcomes. You'll support the sales team by providing expert technical advice, manage the complete project lifecycle from design through to commissioning, and ensure all installations meet rigorous health and safety standards. Benefits: • Company car (or car allowance alternative), • Life cover, • Company heath care scheme, • Death in service, • Enhanced pension, • Purchase additional holiday, • Fantastic career progression opportunities Responsibilities: • Provide technical expertise to support sales teams and customers in developing HVAC and process cooling solutions., • Manage procurement for equipment and subcontracts, ensuring cost-effectiveness and timely delivery., • Conduct site visits to assess requirements, produce detailed costings and build stakeholder relationships., • Finalise project designs and produce comprehensive project plans using CAD software., • Coordinate subcontractors and manage installation schedules to ensure projects stay on track., • Oversee commissioning of industrial cooling systems and verify performance standards., • Control project finances, manage budgets and monitor expenditure against forecasts. Who They’re Looking For: • Background in project engineering with intermediate-level commercial project management experience., • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and CAD software., • Knowledge of manufacturing industry and chilled fluid applications, boilers and chillers., • Valid UK driving licence and right to work in the United Kingdom. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy problem-solving, and want to be at the heart of delivering high-quality engineering projects, this role is for you

This is a highly dynamic role where no two days will be the same. You will be at the forefront of driving quality standards across the supply chain, leading supplier non-conformance investigations from initial identification through to resolution, and ensuring suppliers consistently meet exacting requirements. You will take a hands-on approach to line-side investigations and customer complaints, while owning supplier-related quality issues end-to-end. This includes driving structured root cause analysis, implementing corrective and preventive actions, and delivering sustainable, long-term improvements. You will also play a key role in supporting new product introduction activities, including supplier quality planning and component qualification processes. Working within a modern, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, recently expanded through significant investment, you will be part of a forward-thinking organisation that designs and produces innovative, market-leading technology for a global customer base. Success in this role will rely heavily on your ability to manage and develop supplier relationships. You will be confident in challenging where necessary, but equally skilled at building collaborative partnerships that drive continuous improvement. You will also contribute to supplier performance monitoring, auditing activities, and the wider non-conformance and change management processes across the business. We are looking for someone with solid experience in a quality-focused role within a manufacturing environment, ideally with exposure to supplier development and improvement. You should be comfortable working in a fast-paced setting, with a structured approach to problem-solving and a strong understanding of methodologies such as root cause analysis and corrective action processes. Strong communication and influencing skills are essential, as is the ability to work cross-functionally and manage multiple priorities. Experience with supplier quality tools such as PPAP, FAIR, or APQP, along with auditing against recognised standards like ISO 9001, would be highly beneficial. Requirements: At least three years’ experience in a quality-related role within manufacturing. Strong background in supplier management, including performance monitoring and issue resolution. Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment. Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills

We are currently recruiting for a Structural Design Engineer to join a leading marine manufacturing organisation based Hampshire. The successful candidate will become a key member of the structural engineering team, supporting yachts currently in build while also contributing to the design and development of new structural components and tooling. The role will involve working closely with production, design and quality teams to ensure structural designs are delivered accurately and efficiently, supporting both ongoing builds and future product development. This position offers the opportunity to work within a highly technical environment with involvement across design, structural analysis, production support and continuous improvement initiatives. Key Responsibilities Production Support Provide engineering support to the shop floor on yachts currently in build. Assist with drawing clarification and potential in-build design modifications. Attend production and project meetings to remain aligned with build progress and contract changes. Design & Engineering Produce 3D assembly models and production drawings for structural components and new product development using parametric modelling software (training provided). Design and develop tooling components with a focus on improving build repeatability and manufacturing accuracy. Deliver structural component designs from concept through to production, including calculations and detailed drawings for the shop floor. Structural Analysis & Testing Assist with first-principle structural calculations using internal tools and engineering spreadsheets. Support classification society structural calculations where required. Design material test samples, coordinate testing, and prepare technical reports on results. Quality & Continuous Improvement Review internal and independent yacht surveys and assist in the preparation of technical reports alongside the quality team. Contribute to ongoing improvements across manufacturing processes, structural design practices, and materials. Knowledge Understanding of composite construction materials including polyester, vinylester and epoxy. Knowledge of resin infusion techniques is advantageous. Understanding of yacht systems and marine structures. Interest in sailing and yacht design is desirable. Experience working with suppliers or managing supplier relationships is beneficial. Skills * Strong CAD and technical software skills, including: * AutoCAD * Parametric 3D modelling software (training provided) * Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) * Strong analytical and problem-solving ability. * Excellent technical drawing and documentation skills. * Strong organisational skills and ability to manage deadlines. * High attention to detail. Experience Experience within a marine design consultancy or boatbuilding/manufacturing environment. Background supporting yacht production or composite structural design. Experience working within a production or manufacturing environment is desirable. Qualifications * Degree in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Structural Engineering or similar. * Approximately 2–5 years’ experience in marine composite design. Personal Attributes Strong attention to detail. Professional and collaborative approach. Positive and proactive attitude. Reliable with good timekeeping. Willingness to travel to other UK sites when required. Benefits * 25 days annual leave per year * Employer pension contribution * Company sick pay scheme * Death in service benefit * Cycle to Work scheme * Employee Assistance Programme * Stable permanent role within a well-established marine manufacturing environment

Senior Design Engineer Location: Southampton – hybrid, 3 days per week on-site Salary: £60-65K+ plus excellent benefits package. More may be available for the right candidate. Travel: This role requires travel to a manufacturing plant in China estimated at around 1 week per quarter plus supplier visits. All travel is planned in advance. A relocation package and Visa/Sponsorship support is available for this role if required. About the Opportunity Our client is a fast-growing maritime technology business developing wind-assisted propulsion systems that help reduce fuel consumption and emissions across global shipping. They are now looking to appoint a Senior Design Engineer to join their growing engineering team. This is a hands-on role with broad involvement across the design lifecycle, from concept development through to detailed design, manufacturing release, and operational hardware. Working closely with the Head of Engineering, you will take ownership of key subsystems, helping to deliver designs that are robust, manufacturable, cost-effective, and ready for production. This is an excellent opportunity to join a mission-driven business developing real climate-impact technology in a highly innovative environment. Key Requirements We are looking for an experienced Mechanical / Structural / Marine Engineer with strong expertise in mechanical design for production, manufacturability, and subsystem delivery in a demanding engineering environment. You will be able to evidence hands-on manufacturing experience and be confident in providing real-world feedbackand learnings with natural "intuition". You should bring: • Degree qualification in Mechanical, Structural, or Marine Engineering, • Around 5-10 years’ hands-on experience designing mechanical systems in a production environment, • Proven ability to deliver designs from concept through to production within marine, wind, offshore, or similar sectors, • Strong proficiency in Siemens NX, Inventor, or equivalent 3D CAD tools, • Experience working with fabrication, welding, or large structural assemblies, • Strong understanding of Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA) principles, • Proven experience driving cost reduction and improving manufacturability, • Comfortable working in a fast-moving, high-accountability environment, • Experience with class or certification requirements, such as DNV or LR, • Whilst not essential, full or partial fluency in Mandarin would be of particular interest Desirable experience includes: • Knowledge of structural testing, validation, and manufacturing techniques You will also bring: • Strong practical engineering judgement, • High attention to detail, • The ability to balance creative design with engineering rigour, • A proactive, curious, and improvement-focused mindset, • The confidence to thrive in a startup-style engineering environment Role & Responsibilities As Senior Design Engineer, you will own the design and delivery of assigned subsystems, ensuring they are manufacturable, production-ready, and aligned with performance, cost, and delivery requirements. Responsibilities will include: • Owning the mechanical design and delivery of subsystems from concept through to manufacturing release, • Producing 3D models, manufacturing drawings, and supporting calculations, • Owning manufacturability and production readiness of assigned subsystems, • Applying manufacturing knowledge to improve design standards, manufacturability, and cost, • Leading rapid resolution of design issues arising from manufacturing and supplier feedback, • Owning the engineering interface with international suppliers, ensuring timely progress toward delivery, • Guiding and reviewing work from more junior engineers to support quality and delivery, • Championing high standards of engineering integrity, safety, and sustainability Why Join? This is a rare opportunity to join a business developing real-world clean technology for the global shipping market. You will benefit from: • Working on real climate-impact hardware, • High levels of ownership within a small engineering team, • Broad exposure from concept through to production, • The opportunity to grow with the business as the technology scales, • A collaborative, innovative, and mission-led environment

Chief Operating Officer Location: UK -This role is a combination of working on customer sites, at our operational locations in Peterborough, Southampton and Runcorn and remote working. We're open on location for the right individual. Salary : Competitive About ICE With over 50 years of experience, ICE is the UK's largest independent provider of cleaning equipment, supporting thousands of customer sites across sectors including retail, healthcare, logistics, manufacturing and education. We combine industry expertise with innovation - from traditional equipment to cutting-edge robotic cleaning solutions - while helping our customers meet their sustainability goals. As a fast-growing business, we offer real opportunity to shape strategy, drive change and make a lasting impact. The Role We're looking for a high-impact Chief Operating Officer to take ownership of operational performance across a fast-growing, market leading business. This is a pivotal executive role where you will shape and execute operational strategy, scale service delivery and drive performance across a complex, multi-site operation. Working closely with the senior leadership team, you will improve efficiency, enhance customer experience and support the next phase of growth with full accountability for delivering measurable results. Key Responsibilities • Define and deliver operational strategy aligned to business growth * Own service performance, KPIs and continuous improvement * Act as senior escalation point for critical operational and customer issues * Drive a culture of accountability, safety and operational excellence * Lead the Service Delivery function through a team of managers * Improve service quality, response times and customer satisfaction * Use data and insight to identify risks, trends and opportunities Operational Oversight Hubs & Warehouse • Own performance across regional hubs, ensuring efficiency, consistency and scalability * Drive improvements in asset utilisation, inventory management and turnaround times * Implement standardised processes for asset tracking, lifecycle management and quality control Field Engineering & Technical Services • Lead nationwide field operations, ensuring high levels of productivity, safety and compliance * Drive improvements in first-time fix rates, SLA performance and engineer utilisation * Ensure consistent delivery of preventative maintenance, reactive repairs and compliance testing Helpdesk & Scheduling • Oversee scheduling, resource planning and job allocation to maximise operational efficiency * Improve response times, SLA adherence and customer communication * Enhance systems and processes to increase visibility, accuracy and coordination Parts & Smartcall • Ensure efficient parts supply, stock availability and supply chain performance * Drive the development of Smartcall to improve remote diagnostics and reduce downtime * Build strong supplier relationships to ensure cost control, quality and reliability Training & Development • Own operational training strategy through the Training Service Delivery Managers * Ensure workforce capability, compliance and ongoing technical development * Align workforce development with operational goals and future business growth About You • Proven senior operations leadership experience (COO/Operations Director level) * Track record of improving performance, efficiency and scalability * Strong commercial and strategic mindset * Experience leading multi-site, service led operations * Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills * Experience in engineering, industrial cleaning equipment or service-based environments would be desirable Why Join ICE? • Highly competitive salary package * Employee benefits that work for you:, • ICE Cube (Reward Gateway) - discounts and perks * Health Shield & Digital GP access * Private medical insurance * Life Assurance * Enhanced company pension scheme * Employee Assistance Programme * Generous annual leave plus your birthday off each year * Holiday Buy Back Scheme * Long Service Awards Are you ready to make an impact? Join a market-leading, growing business where you'll shape operations, lead high-performing teams and play a pivotal role in driving the future success of our business! To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for ICE, please do not hesitate to apply.