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Job DescriptionBirmingham/London/Chester/Southampton/Edinburgh/Exeter, United Kingdom and IrelandRamboll is seeking a German-speaking Project Management Director to join our UK Transport team. This is a senior leadership opportunity for an experienced project professional with a proven track record of delivering complex infrastructure programmes across the transport, highways, ports, aviation, energy and water sectors.You will lead major multidisciplinary projects from concept through to delivery, overseeing project governance, commercial performance, client relationships and high-performing teams. Working across the UK, Ireland and Europe, you will take a leading role in coordinating with our German teams and managing project delivery through our UK & Ireland-based delivery teams, helping to support and grow a strong pipeline of infrastructure projects.As a senior leader, you will play a key role in developing relationships with German-speaking clients and stakeholders, while contributing to the continued growth of Ramboll's project management offering. This role offers flexible working and the opportunity to shape the delivery of major infrastructure programmes for a diverse portfolio of public and private sector clients.Key ResponsibilitiesLead and deliver major, complex infrastructure projects from inception to completion.Provide overall accountability for project performance, including safety, programme, cost, quality, risk and change controlAct as the client’s senior representative, managing relationships with clients, regulators, statutory bodies and key stakeholdersLead and coordinate large multi-disciplinary teams, including internal resources, consultants, contractors and supply chain partnersPlan and manage design stages, ensuring the production and delivery of high-quality, safe and compliant design solutionsOversee procurement strategies and contract management (e.g. NEC, ICE, FIDIC, Design & Build)Champion health, safety, environmental, sustainability and customer outcomes, embedding best practice across projectsPrepare and present governance reports, monthly progress updates and financial forecasts to senior leadership and clientsUndertake project and programme reviews to drive continuous improvement and lessons learnedSupport and lead business development activities, including client engagement, bid leadership and preparation of winning proposalsContribute to the professional development of the wider team and the strategic growth of the businessSectors & Project TypesExperience in one or more of the following sectors is highly desirable:Water & Wastewater EngineeringCivil Engineering / Energy InfrastructureHighways & TransportationAviationRailSkills, Experience & AttributesFluent in German (both speaking and writing)Proven track record delivering large-scale, complex construction and/or design-led infrastructure projectsUnderstanding of DCO processes and/or consented infrastructure environments would be an advantage.Extensive experience in project, financial, programme and resource management, including multi-million-pound budgets or feesExperience managing and directing large project teams (often 100+ people), both insourced and outsourcedStrong project controls capability, with confidence using data and analysis to drive decision-makingExceptional stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels in both matrix and non-matrix environmentsHighly collaborative, curious and confident leader, capable of driving change and continuous improvementDemonstrable experience delivering to demanding schedules, targets and quality standardsBusiness development capability, including leading bids and writing winning proposalsQualificationsDegree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering, Construction or a related disciplineChartered Engineer or equivalent (e.g. ICE, APM, CIOB, RICS, PMP)Member of a relevant professional institution (e.g. ICE)Health & Safety qualification (e.g. SMSTS, NEBOSH) desirableWhat we can offer youCommitment to your developmentLeaders guided by our Leadership PrinciplesA culture that welcomes you as the unique person you areInspiration from colleagues, clients, and projectsThe long-term thinking of a foundation-owned companyFlexible work environment27 days annual leave plus bank holidaysMatched pension contributionsPrivate medical cover and life assuranceReady to join us?Please submit your application and CV online. We invite diversity in all its forms and encourage applicants from all groups to apply.Work at the heart of sustainable change with RambollRamboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company. As a foundation-owned people company, founded in Denmark, we believe that the purpose of sustainable change is to create a thriving world for both nature and people. So, that’s where we start – and how we work. Our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should act and being open and curious is a cornerstone of our culture. Ramboll employs more than 18,000 people globally across 35 countries. Ramboll experts deliver innovative solutions across Buildings, Transport, Water, Environment & Health, Energy, Management Consulting, and Architecture & Landscape. Combining local experience with global knowledge, we help shape the societies of tomorrow.Equality, Diversity, and InclusionEquality, diversity, and inclusion are at the heart of what we do. At Ramboll, we believe that diversity is a strength and that different experiences and perspectives are essential to creating truly sustainable societies. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment where everyone is able to flourish and reach their potential. We also know how important it is to achieve the right balance of where, when, and how much you work. At Ramboll, we offer flexibility as part of our positive and inclusive approach to work. We invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds and characteristics. Please let us know if there are any changes we could make to the application process to make it more comfortable for you. You can contact us at job.advert.accessibility@ramboll.com with such requests.SummaryType: Full-timeFunction: Project ManagementExperience level: DirectorIndustry: Civil Engineering

Procurement Assistant \n Location: Deeside \n Employment Type: Full-time | Permanent \n Department: Procurement / Supply Chain \n ASPLIV \n \n We are looking for an organised and commercially minded Procurement Assistant to join a fast-growing engineering and manufacturing business based in Deeside. \n The role will support purchasing, supplier management and stock-control activities across the business. You will raise and manage purchase orders, monitor stock levels, analyse purchasing trends and work closely with Production, Planning, Stores, Engineering and Quality to ensure materials are available when required. \n This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with suppliers, analysing data and supporting a fast-paced manufacturing operation. \n \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Raise, process and manage purchase orders through the company’s ERP or MRP system.\n, • Order raw materials, components, consumables and subcontracted services.\n, • Monitor open orders and communicate with suppliers regarding pricing, availability and delivery dates.\n, • Expedite urgent and overdue orders to minimise production delays.\n, • Work closely with Production and Planning to understand upcoming material requirements.\n, • Monitor stock levels, usage rates, reorder points and safety-stock requirements.\n, • Analyse purchasing and stock data to identify trends, shortages, excess stock and slow-moving items.\n, • Produce reports covering outstanding orders, stock availability and supplier delivery performance.\n, • Liaise with Stores and Quality to resolve shortages, damaged materials, delivery discrepancies and supplier-quality concerns.\n, • Obtain and compare supplier quotations, supporting cost-reduction and lead-time improvement activities.\n, • Assist with supplier onboarding and performance monitoring across quality, cost and delivery.\n, • Maintain accurate purchasing records, supplier information and supporting documentation.\n, • Support stock counts and investigations into inventory discrepancies.\n, • Build strong working relationships with suppliers and internal manufacturing teams.\n\n \n Key Skills and Experience \n\n • Previous experience within purchasing, procurement, supply chain, stock control or materials planning.\n, • Experience within engineering, manufacturing, production or a similar industrial environment would be advantageous.\n, • Confident raising and managing purchase orders and communicating with suppliers.\n, • Good understanding of stock control and material requirements.\n, • Strong numerical and analytical skills with the ability to identify trends and potential issues.\n, • Confident using Microsoft Excel and working with purchasing or inventory data.\n, • Experience using an ERP or MRP system would be beneficial.\n, • Excellent organisation, communication and attention to detail.\n, • Proactive approach to resolving shortages, late deliveries and order discrepancies.\n, • Comfortable working closely with Production, Planning, Stores, Quality and Engineering teams.\n\n \n A qualification in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business or Manufacturing would be advantageous. CIPS qualifications or a willingness to work towards them would also be desirable. \n This is an exciting opportunity to join an ambitious engineering business during a period of growth and investment, supporting a busy manufacturing operation and developing your career within procurement and supply chain. \n \n To Contact Direct: \n Jasmine Williams \n Commercial Director \n 0151 209 2050 \n \n At Aspion, our core values have been built around transparency, innovation, passion and collaboration. We are committed to open communication and the protection of your privacy. Further information on how we collect, store and handle your data can be viewed on our website. \n

We Are TevaWe’re Teva, a leading innovative biopharmaceutical company, enabled by a world-class generics business. Whether it’s innovating in the fields of neuroscience and immunology or delivering high-quality medicine worldwide, we’re dedicated to addressing patients’ needs now and in the future. Here, you will be part of a high-performing, inclusive culture that values fresh thinking and collaboration. You'll have the room to grow, the flexibility to balance life with work, and the opportunity to better health worldwide, together.Our Team, Your ImpactThe Senior Director, Head of Trial Optimization & Feasibility (TOF), is a strategic enterprise leader accountable for defining and governing the sponsor‑side feasibility, enrollment forecasting, and protocol optimization model across a global, highly outsourced clinical development organization. This role provides authoritative guidance, sets the strategic direction for feasibility excellence, and ensures all enrollment, country, and site assumptions are evidence‑driven, risk‑adjusted, and operationally sound before advancing to governance.As the organization’s central decision maker on feasibility integrity, this leader influences functions across R&D - Clinical Operations, Clinical Development, Medical Affairs, Analytics, and Vendor Alliance teams, driving alignment on strategic enrollment strategies and challenging assumptions with confidence and rigor. The Head of TOF builds and leads a high‑performing analytics function, elevates modeling sophistication, and embeds standardized frameworks that improve forecast accuracy and strengthen portfolio performance.Operating as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, this role shapes enterprise standards, anticipates and mitigates operational risk, and ensures feasibility is treated as a strategic differentiator. Through strategic insight, operational leadership, and strong cross‑functional influence, the Head of TOF accelerates decision‑making, improves predictability, and drives accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement across the global development portfolio. This role will also own and contribute elements of Sustainability including, but not limited to, DCT, Patient Surveys and Data, Tokenization, DHT, TA level patient burden assessment, Diversity.How You’ll Spend Your DayThe role is accountable for establishing and governing Teva’s sponsor-side trial optimization and feasibility capability, including validating CRO assumptions, developing evidence-based enrollment forecasts, shaping country and site strategies, and leading protocol operability reviews to improve study execution. The leader will build internal feasibility analytics, challenge and endorse key enrollment and startup assumptions, incorporate patient burden, diversity, DCT, digital health, and sustainability considerations, and drive continuous improvement by comparing forecasted versus actual performance across studies, countries, therapeutic areas, and CRO partnersYour Skills and Experience12+ years of global clinical development experience, including significant trial optimization and feasibility leadership in innovative portfolios.Demonstrated experience in global, complex trial environments Proven ability to challenge and validate CRO enrollment assumptions in outsourced modelsBachelor’s DegreeFeasibility Governance & Validation Authority1. Define sponsor-side evidence standards required for all CRO feasibility packages and assessments2. Independently assess enrollment rates, screen failure assumptions, startup timelines, and country allocation logic3. Lead structured challenge sessions with CRO partners4. Endorse projections prior to governance or formally escalate unrealistic assumptions to senior leadershipInternal Feasibility Analytics & Forecasting1. Build and lead an internal feasibility analytics capability2. Develop and maintain enrollment forecasting models incorporating epidemiology, historical performance, protocol burden, site and patient burden and competitive intelligence3. Oversight of scenario modeling (base case, risk-adjusted, upside/downside)4. Continuously recalibrate models based on live portfolio performanceCountry & Site Strategy Endorsement1. Design and maintain sponsor-side methodology for country and site allocation2. Validate CRO-recommended site selection strategies3. Incorporate diversity objectives, competitive landscape analysis, and startup capacity realities4. Inform and endorse final country/site strategy prior to executionProtocol Optimization1. Lead structured operability reviews prior to protocol finalization2. Quantify operational complexity drivers impacting startup and enrollment3. Facilitate cross-functional trade-off discussions to reduce avoidable downstream riskForecast Accountability & Continuous Improvement1. Conduct post-study projected vs. actual reconciliation for enrollment, startup timelines, and key assumptions2. Quantify variance at study, therapeutic area, country, and CRO levels3. Identify systemic bias trends and embed lessons learned into updated modeling frameworks4. Report forecast accuracy performance trends to executive governanceAlso Good to HaveExperience in Neuroscience and Immunology preferred.Advanced degree in a scientific, engineering, or supply chain discipline preferred.Leadership: The ability to empower, grow, develop, and inspire high performing teams and individuals by providing them with clear direction linked to organizational goals.Results and Performance-Driven: Assumes personal ownership and accountability for business results and solutions; consistently delivers results that meet or exceed expectations; makes the customer central to all thinking; keeps the focus on driving customer value.Strong Interpersonal and People Skills: The successful candidate will have a proven background interacting with individuals at a variety of functional levels with both internal and external personnel, and the ability to perform cross- functionally.Excellent Communication Skills, both Written and Oral: The successful candidate’s communication style should be diplomatic and direct, but not confrontational. He or she must be able to summarize executive level information in an articulate, clear, tangible, manner both in written form and orally.Collaboration and Team Work: Puts interests of enterprise above own; works well across functions and groups; builds teams effectively; inspires follower-ship; instills an enterprise mindset.Sense of Urgency: Proactively senses and responds to problems and opportunities; works to reduce “cycle” time; takes action when needed.Accountability: The successful candidate must be able to effectively assume accountability for their actions. He or she should be a results-oriented team player who leads by example, holds him/herself accountable for performance, and champions all aspects of assigned areas while remaining detail-oriented.Salary RangeThe annual starting salary for this position is between $202,000 - $252,700 annually. Factors which may affect starting salary within this range and level of role may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.How We’ll Take Care of YouWe offer a competitive benefits package, including:Comprehensive Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription coverage starting on the first day of employment, providing the employee enrolls.Retirement Savings: 401(k) with employer match, up to 6% and an annual 3.75% Defined Contribution to the 401k plan.Time Off: Paid Time Off including vacation, sick/safe time, caretaker time and holidays.Life and Disability Protection: Company paid Life and Disability insurance.Additional benefits include, but are not limited to, Employee Assistance Program, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Tuition Assistance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Life Style Spending Account, Volunteer Time Off, Paid Parental Leave, if eligible , Family Building Benefits, Virtual Physical Therapy, Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurances, Identity Theft Protection, Legal Plan, Voluntary Life Insurance and Long Term Disability and more.The total compensation may also include restricted stock units and discretionary awards, depending on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.Already Working @Teva?Make sure to apply through our internal career site on Twist—your one-stop shop for career developmentTeva’s Equal Employment Opportunity CommitmentTeva Pharmaceuticals is committed to equal opportunity in employment. It is Teva's policy that equal employment opportunity be provided without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, military status or status as a disabled or protected veteran, or any legally recognized status entitled to protection under applicable federal, state, or local laws.Please advise us of any accommodations needed to support you throughout the recruitment and selection process. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of providing an accessible candidate experience. Request a reasonable accommodation by sending an email to AskHR@tevapharm.com with the nature of your request and your contact information. Only inquiries concerning a request for a reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.Important notice to Employment Agencies - Please Read CarefullyTeva Pharmaceuticals USA does not accept unsolicited assistance from agencies for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. 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\n Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: \n Job ID: 61786 \n Contract Type: Employee \n Talent Area: Environmental and Health & Safety Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) and Risk Director, Ardagh Metal Packaging - Europe (AMP-E) Role Description\n The EHS and Risk Director ensures excellence, operational compliance, and continuous improvement in operational EHS & Risk management in the Ardagh Metal Packaging-Europe Business Unit. In addition, the person ensures a standardized group wide approach based on the respective group policies, procedures and objectives and is an effective link between the group, business units and plants. The areas of responsibilities are: Environmental, H&S, Loss Prevention, Emergency Response and Business Continuity Management. What kind of personality are we looking for?\n If you are self-driven, energetic and possess a can-do attitude to business matters, then you should continue to read. In this position we expect you to bring your professional expertise into this exciting and challenging role, travel up to 60% of time European wide and establish strong relationships across our manufacturing organization. If EHS is your passion, and you enjoy making things happen - this is the number one reason to check our job scope and make a first step to join our diverse, sustainable, and international environment! Key Responsibilities\n \n • Business Partner supporting Business Units’ (BU) Operational Leadership team with risk-based decision making\n, • Development of 3 year rolling improvement road maps which are linked to both the BU’s long-range plan, objectives and plant action plans\n, • Overseeing the BU’s compliance with permit and other relevant legal EHS requirements and maintaining auditable transparency. Staying up to date with upcoming regulatory EHS requirements for manufacturing\n, • Monitoring the BU entities’ management systems for conformity with the requirements of the ISO 14001 and ISO 45001, ISO 50001\n, • Ownership for a coordinated approach of documented plant self- assessments and BU site assessments following ARMS EHS and BCM protocols\n, • Monitoring, assessing and driving an effective implementation of BSafe!, Environmental, Loss control standards, emergency response (ER), Energy management and Business continuity management (BCM) practices\n, • Identification and sharing of best practices within the BU\n, • Reviewing ARMS incident reports and engaging with the plants to ensure sufficient quality in root cause analysis and the definition and transfer of corrective actions and lessons learned in all AMP-E locations\n, • Support plants in the accurate and timely reporting of EHS data. Provide an effective reporting and relationship link with Group Risk team\n, • Conducting management reviews with plant and territorial management based on KPI trends, incident analysis, audit results, and other functional input\n, • Conduct ad hoc trouble shooting reviews and surveys on plants whose KPI trends demonstrate continual worsening\n, • Support the continual strengthening of the EHS and risk management culture\n, • Develop BU EHS and risk managers as individuals and as a coordinated team/network\n, • Be the EHS subject matter expert supporting the BU functional Groups\n, • Managing BU level EHS projects / support plant EHS projects (such as projects to remediate due diligence gaps) to ensure long term EHS compliance or as response to identified improvement potentials from group wide incident occurrence\n, • Reviewing BU business impact assessments (BIA) and risk assessments. Ownership for the BU Business Continuity Plan (BCP)\n, • Updating of the BU loss event on site risk in the Enterprise Risk Management System (ERM)\n, • Actively represent the BU in Group wide committees and working groups\n, • Engaging with the Group EHS and Risk Management function, and peers in other Ardagh BUs to ensure coherence and alignment of the group and regional development\n, • Active participation in the development of group control standards, practices, and systems. Guiding and driving the implementation of new control standards and practices\n, • Alignment with relevant BU functions on related subjects such as sustainability, operational compliance, regulatory affairs, strategic planning, insurance management\n Requirements\n \n, • Degree in engineering or technical science\n, • Minimum of 5 years of experience in the manufacturing sector\n, • Ability to lead remotely and in a multiculture environment\n, • Open communication skills (sending, receiving messages, understanding, empathy)\n, • Collaboration across the organization (builds relationship, influences & persuades, understands the organization, supports others)\n, • Motivation skills (persists to overcome obstacles, values people, creates positive personal impact, builds trust& loyalty)\n, • Results focused (sets goals, measures performance, focuses on priorities, mobilizes people)\n, • Organized personality (structured approach)\n, • Business Acumen, Conflict Management, Integrity and Trust, Listening, Ethics and Values, Written Communications\n About Ardagh Metal Packaging\n Ardagh Metal Packaging (AMP) is a leading supplier of sustainable, infinitely recyclable metal beverage cans to brand owners globally. An operating business of sustainable packaging business Ardagh Group, AMP is a leading industry player across Europe and the Americas, with innovative production capabilities, 23 production facilities, more than 6,000 employees and recorded revenues of $4.8 billion in 2023. \n AMP is 76%-owned by Ardagh Group and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker AMBP. About Ardagh Group\n Ardagh Group is a global supplier of infinitely recyclable metal and glass packaging solutions, producing packaging for brand owners around the world. We have grown to a team of approximately 20,000 people with revenues of more than $9 billion. Today we have a presence across the Americas, Europe and Africa. \n \n • Ardagh produces many of the beverage cans and bottles that contain your favourite beverages.\n, • Our packaging is manufactured from metal and glass - permanent materials that can be infinitely recycled without any loss of quality.\n, • Ardagh produces more than 60 billion containers per year (more than 160 million containers per day).\n \n The future we’re creating for Ardagh is built around our four Core Values of Inclusion, Trust, Teamwork and Excellence. We offer exciting and rewarding opportunities for talented and creative people. If you have ambition and want to make an impact with your career, come and join our team - you’ll enjoy the journey! \n #J-18808-Ljbffr

HR Generalist | Wrexham | £35k-40k (possibly some flex) + excellent company benefits \n \n Be the HR lead in a world-class engineering and manufacturing business \n \n Are you an experienced HR professional looking for a varied standalone role where you can genuinely make an impact? \n \n We are working closely with a recognised SME size manufacturer of high-performance equipment who are part of a global larger group giving the benefit of the best of both worlds! They are looking for an HR Generalist to join its friendly team. This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of the full HR function on site while working closely with the Managing Director and receiving support from the wider group. You'll benefit from the stability of a global organisation while working in a specialist, innovative manufacturing business where your contribution will make a real difference. \n \n The Role \n As the site's HR Generalist, you'll be responsible for delivering professional HR support across the full employee lifecycle, partnering with managers and employees to ensure best practice and compliance. \n Your responsibilities will include: \n\n • Managing end-to-end recruitment and onboarding\n, • Advising managers on employee relations matters including disciplinary, grievance, absence and performance\n, • Preparing contracts, HR documentation and maintaining HR systems\n, • Supporting learning and development initiatives\n, • Ensuring compliance with UK employment legislation and HR policies\n, • Playing a key role in HR projects, including a current streamlining payroll project\n, • Supporting employee engagement, wellbeing and continuous improvement initiatives\n\n \n About You \n We're looking for someone who enjoys working independently while building strong relationships across the business. \n \n You'll ideally have: \n\n • CIPD Level 3 qualification (or be working towards it)\n, • Previous HR experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment\n, • Good knowledge of UK employment legislation\n, • Experience managing recruitment and employee relations\n, • Excellent organisational and communication skills\n, • A proactive, approachable and confidential working style\n, • Commutable to the Chester/Wrexham area\n\n \n If you're looking for a standalone HR role with genuine ownership, variety and the opportunity to influence how HR is delivered on site, we'd love to hear from you. \n \n Apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation!

Head of Business Operations \n Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 + excellent benefits \n Location: Cheshire (Hybrid – 4 days office / 1 day home) \n Employment: Full Time, Permanent \n \n We're recruiting an experienced Head of Business Operations to join an ambitious and growing technology-led business based in Cheshire. \n \n This newly created leadership role will become the operational backbone of the business, taking ownership of the internal running of the organisation and allowing the Managing Director and Technical Director to focus on commercial growth, innovation and customer delivery. \n \n Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you'll become a trusted member of the leadership team, with responsibility for HR, finance operations, business support, facilities, health & safety, suppliers and operational improvement. \n \n This is an outstanding opportunity for someone who enjoys creating structure, improving business performance and genuinely influencing how an organisation grows. \n \n The Role \n As Head of Business Operations, you'll provide strategic operational leadership across the business, ensuring the people, systems and processes are in place to support continued growth. \n \n Working closely with the leadership team, you'll oversee the Business Support function while driving operational excellence across multiple departments. You'll enjoy improving processes, implementing new ways of working and creating accountability, whilst remaining close enough to the day-to-day operation to understand what the business needs. \n \n This role would suit someone who enjoys working within a growing SME, is commercially aware and wants the opportunity to shape how a business operates over the coming years. \n \n Head of Business Operations Responsibilities \n\n • Lead the day-to-day operational performance of the business.\n, • Act as the Managing Director's trusted operational partner.\n, • Lead and develop the Business Support function.\n, • Provide leadership, direction and accountability across the support team.\n, • Take ownership of HR processes, employee lifecycle activities and recruitment.\n, • Oversee payroll, working alongside external payroll providers and accountants.\n, • Support budgeting, forecasting and operational financial reporting.\n, • Develop business processes, policies and continuous improvement initiatives.\n, • Manage facilities, office operations, IT assets and supplier relationships.\n, • Lead Health & Safety compliance across the business.\n, • Coordinate marketing activity alongside internal stakeholders and external agencies.\n, • Support customer events, exhibitions and wider business initiatives.\n, • Introduce operational reporting, KPIs and governance to support future growth.\n\n \n Head of Business Operations Benefits \n\n • £55,000 - £65,000 salary depending on experience.\n, • Newly created leadership role with genuine autonomy and influence.\n, • Direct partnership with the Managing Director and leadership team.\n, • Hybrid working (typically four days office-based).\n, • 33 days' annual leave including bank holidays.\n, • Private healthcare for you and your family.\n, • Up to 5% employer pension contribution.\n, • Investment in learning, development and leadership training.\n, • Genuine opportunity to shape the future of a growing business with excellent long-term progression.\n\n \n Head of Business Operations Requirements \n\n • Current or recent experience as a Head of Business Operations, Business Operations Manager, Operations Manager, General Manager, Practice Manager or similar leadership role.\n, • Experience leading operational functions within a growing SME environment.\n, • Practical operational HR experience, including employee lifecycle management.\n, • Experience overseeing payroll and working alongside external accountants.\n, • Strong commercial awareness with exposure to budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting.\n, • Experience improving business processes and implementing operational change.\n, • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.\n, • A proactive, hands-on leadership style with the confidence to take ownership and make decisions.\n, • Able to work from the Cheshire office approximately four days per week.\n\n \n Desirable \n\n • Experience working within engineering, technology, professional services or another growing SME environment.\n, • Exposure to facilities management, Health & Safety or supplier management.\n, • Experience coordinating marketing activities, events or business development initiatives.\n, • Previous experience leading business transformation or operational improvement projects.\n\n \n To Be Considered \n Please either apply by clicking online or emailing Charlie.Doyle@hirecracker.com. For further information, call 01244 739301 or 07736 920086. By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to suitability) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only. \n \n Key Skills: Head of Business Operations, Business Operations Manager, Operations Manager, General Manager, Business Manager, Operational Excellence, HR, Payroll, Finance Operations, Continuous Improvement, Hirecracker, HCOperations \n

Head of International Production - FMCG £80,000 - £120,000 + Bonus + Medical + 32 Holidays Rising With Service + Expenses Deeside Are you a Production or Operations leader from the Food Manufacturing or wider FMCG sector looking for an opportunity to significantly shape the future of a growing international business at the top level? This long-running business supplies specialist ingredients to food manufacturers across the globe. They've seen significant financial success and have invested in international expansion, with plans in place to further develop their operations, people and product lines. In this role you will lead production operations in the UK as well as having oversight of their facility overseas, taking ownership of performance, culture, people development and operational excellence. You'll also play a key role in creating greater consistency across sites and implementing a range of improvements that support long-term growth. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of leading food manufacturing or similar production operations and significantly improving performance by nurturing talent and developing staff, transforming culture, strengthening processes and fostering collaboration. This is a brilliant opportunity for someone looking to join a well-established business at the top level where they can significantly influence the direction and future of the company as they continue to grow internationally. Day-to-day of the role: Leading production operations in the UK and overseas (1-2 week trips to the USA every 2-3 months) Developing a culture of quality, collaboration and continuous improvement Coaching and developing production staff to build capability and creating succession plans for the future Pursuing improvements in operational performance, efficiency, productivity and communication across sites Working closely with Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain & other stakeholders Identifying root causes of issues and implementing corrective actions Championing company growth plans and manufacturing projects The ideal person will have: Senior Production or Operations leadership experience in the FMCG sector - ideally Food Manufacturing A proven track record of improving performance and standards Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams (Production, Quality, Engineering etc) and ideally multi-site teams Excellent leadership and coaching skills Experience implementing positive cultural and operational change The ability to build strong relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels Willingness to undertake regular international travel If you are interested in this position, click apply or contact Stuart Goble at Reed. Head of Production, Head of Operations, Operations Manager, Production Manager, Operations Director, Production Director, Manufacturing Director, Head of Production, Site Manager, Factory Manager, Head of Production, Chester, Cheshire, Deeside, Liverpool, Wrexham, Northwich, Crewe, Manchester, Stockport, North West, Lancashire

Director of Process Technology UK Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits Remote Working This role offers remote or hybrid working, with travel to UK sites and offices as required Full-time Permanent At Binnies, we design and deliver innovative engineering solutions that help our clients tackle some of the worlds most complex water and environmental challenges. As part of our continued growth and succession planning, we are seeking a Director of Process Technology to lead our UK process engineering capability, shape our technical direction and drive excellence across the business. This is a strategic leadership role combining technical expertise, people leadership, business development and operational excellence. You will lead our Process Technology team, strengthen our technical capability, grow client relationships and ensure Binnies continues to be recognised as a market leader in water and wastewater treatment, resource recovery and industrial process engineering. You will champion innovation, digital delivery and technical excellence while supporting the development of engineering standards, processes and best practice across the organisation. Why Join Binnies We offer more than a job - we offer a career with purpose, built on a supportive culture that values collaboration, inclusion and personal growth. In addition, we offer excellent benefits including: Competitive car Allowance Enhanced pension Private Health Insurance & Income Protection Life Assurance Annual Leave Purchase Scheme Clear career paths and development support Annual pay reviews and bonus opportunities Highstreet discounts & gym membership offers And many more Key Responsibilities Develop and deliver the strategic vision for Process Technology, aligned with Binnies business objectives, growth ambitions and market direction Provide technical leadership across water and wastewater treatment, biosolids, resource recovery, industrial water and emerging process technologies Lead, develop and inspire a high-performing Process Engineering team, including recruitment, succession planning, mentoring, professional development, workforce planning and budgeting Drive technical excellence through engineering standards, design guidance, knowledge sharing, process optimisation and continuous improvement Work closely with the Binnies Leadership Team and wider engineering disciplines to ensure strong technical governance, quality assurance, risk management and effective resource utilisation across projects Support strategic bids, frameworks and major programmes by providing technical leadership, contributing to winning work and delivering value through trusted client relationships and innovative solutions Champion digital engineering, automation and opportunities to standardise processes and improve delivery efficiency across the business Represent Binnies externally through industry forums, conferences, professional institutions and partnerships with universities, research organisations and technology providers to strengthen our reputation and maintain our position as a market leader Skills & Experience We're looking for an inspiring and collaborative technical leader with experience gained within an asset owner, contractor or engineering consultancy, leading multidisciplinary teams across complex, multi-site commissions. You'll be passionate about developing people, championing innovation and delivering outstanding engineering solutions. Youll bring: Significant experience leading multidisciplinary process engineering teams within the UK water or environmental sector Recognised technical expertise in water and wastewater treatment process design, optimisation and project delivery Strong commercial awareness, with experience supporting business development and building strategic client relationships A proven track record of driving technical excellence, innovation, engineering standards and continuous improvement Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience leading geographically dispersed, multidisciplinary teams Chartered Engineer status (or equivalent) with a relevant professional institution You will be an inspiring and collaborative leader, committed to developing people, championing innovation and digital delivery, and promoting engineering quality, safety and integrity across the business This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of Process Technology within one of the UKs leading water engineering consultancies. Youll influence technical strategy, develop outstanding people, work on nationally significant programmes and help solve some of the industrys biggest challenges around resilience, sustainability, net zero and resource recovery. TPBN1_UKTJ

Maintenance Engineer Location: Wrexham Salary: £51,000 Shift: 4on 4off - (2 Days & 2 Nights) We are currently recruiting for an experienced Maintenance Engineer to join a well-established, high-volume food manufacturing business. This is an excellent opportunity to join a fast-paced production environment where engineering reliability, safety and continuous improvement are key priorities. The Role As a Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring that production equipment and site machinery remain safe, reliable and operational. You will work closely with the production team to minimise downtime and support continuous improvement across the facility. Key Responsibilities Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on production and packaging machinery. Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults. Respond quickly to breakdowns to minimise production downtime. Complete preventative maintenance schedules and engineering checks. Identify recurring faults and contribute to long-term solutions. Support equipment installation, commissioning and improvement projects. Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation. Work in accordance with all health & safety, food safety and company procedures. Collaborate with production and other engineering colleagues to maximise plant efficiency. About You We are looking for someone who has: Previous experience as a Maintenance Engineer within a manufacturing environment. Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding skills. Experience working with automated production or packaging machinery. A recognised engineering qualification such as an apprenticeship, NVQ, HNC or equivalent. The ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings. A proactive approach to preventative maintenance and continuous improvement. Good communication and problem-solving skills. Experience within food or FMCG manufacturing would be highly advantageous. What's on Offer Competitive salary and benefits package. Opportunity to work for a well-established manufacturing organisation. Ongoing training and development. A varied role within a modern production environment. Opportunities to progress your engineering career. A secure position within a busy and growing operation. If you're an experienced Maintenance Engineer looking for your next opportunity within a fast-paced FMCG environment, we'd like to hear from you. How to apply: Please click “apply” or for further information, please contact Andy Crewe at ATA Recruitment in, or alternatively, email to ATA Recruitment specialises in technical & engineering positions from entry level up to Director level appointments. Please look at our website for further potential opportunities which may suit your skills and experience. If you have the skills, we have the recruitment knowledge and together we can help find you your ideal job – ATA is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation JBRP1_UKTJ

Associate Technical Director - Electrical Engineering (Water & Wastewater) Location: Nationwide Type: Full-Time About the Role An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Associate Technical Director - Electrical Engineering to join a leading international engineering and consultancy organisations Water Design & Engineering team. This role offers the opportunity to take a leading position in the delivery of electrical engineering solutions across major water and wastewater infrastructure projects throughout the UK. Working within multidisciplinary teams, you will provide technical leadership, support project delivery and help develop innovative, sustainable solutions for utility and infrastructure clients. Key Responsibilities Lead the delivery of electrical engineering design and advisory services for water and wastewater treatment facilities, pumping stations and associated infrastructure. Provide technical leadership across multidisciplinary projects, including Design Lead responsibilities. Produce, review and approve electrical designs, calculations, specifications and technical reports. Develop practical and cost-effective engineering solutions aligned with project and client requirements. Collaborate closely with process, civil, structural, mechanical, electrical and ICA teams. Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders and delivery partners. Ensure compliance with relevant technical, quality, safety and environmental standards. Support the development of junior engineers through mentoring and people management responsibilities. About You Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline. Chartered Engineer status or working towards chartership. Strong experience delivering electrical design solutions on complex engineering projects, ideally within the water sector. Experience working on design and build projects. Familiarity with modern digital engineering and design tools. Excellent leadership, stakeholder management and communication skills. Proven ability to deliver projects from feasibility and concept stages through to detailed design. Whats on Offer Opportunity to work on nationally significant water and wastewater infrastructure projects. A leadership role with real influence over technical delivery and project outcomes. Exposure to multidisciplinary teams and major long-term frameworks. Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities. Flexible nationwide locations and hybrid working arrangements. If youre looking for a senior technical leadership role where you can shape major infrastructure projects. wed love to hear from you. Please contact me on JBRP1_UKTJ

AI Solution Architect - FS Consulting Ready to take AI beyond proof of concept? A leading consulting and technology firm is hiring AI Solution Architects and Technical AI Leaders to shape enterprise AI and GenAI strategy for major banking clients, turning ambitious ideas into secure, production-grade deployments across regulated financial environments. Hybrid working, based in Scotland. What you'll do Set the AI and GenAI architecture strategy and roadmap. Build scalable AI/ML and Agentic AI platforms spanning LLMs, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), embeddings and semantic search. Lead on deployment, governance and integration patterns, advise clients on platform capability and implementation strategy, and partner with engineering, data, DevOps and business teams to deliver end-to-end solutions. Tech environment Python, LLMs (prompt engineering, fine-tuning, RAG), LangChain/LangGraph, agent frameworks, vector databases, MLOps/LLMOps, AWS, Azure, GCP, Databricks, Kubernetes and GPU infrastructure. What we're looking for Proven enterprise AI or ML architecture design, strong cloud and modern data platform knowledge, and demonstrable experience of scalable AI deployment and integration. Financial services or another regulated industry is essential, along with the stakeholder presence to advise at senior client level. Applications welcomed from Manager through to Associate Director. JBRP1_UKTJ

hackajob is partnering directly with Leonardo to hire for this role. Job Description: Salary: £59,500 to £75,000 Leonardo UK operates a grade-based salary framework with broad bands. The salary range shown reflects the approved grade band for this role, or a narrower hiring range published within that band, and is benchmarked against the external market. Exceptions above the standard range are managed through governance controls to protect internal equity. At Leonardo, we solve real-world engineering challenges, designing and developing mission-critical solutions that power some of the world's most advanced defence and security systems. Your work will contribute to the Typhoon radar programme which includes the largest single programme being delivered from the Edinburgh site. Next generation ESCAN radars are now in full scale production and being delivered to our customer on the front-line, where we strive to provide key functionality and capability to meet the customer operational requirements We are recruiting for a Lead Systems Engineer to lead the operational evaluation for the Typhoon ECRS Mk0 (ESCAN) radar against the operational Fitness for Purpose (FFP) criteria. FFP is a non-contractual framework that has been agreed between Euroradar and our purchaser, BAESYSTEMS, to aid the prioritisation of System Problem Reports (SysPRs) with the aim of reaching an acceptable level of product maturity against agreed operationally relevant criteria. The Lead Systems Engineer will lead a team responsible for: • Product gap analysis against operationally relevant scenarios, • Problem Report identification and sentencing, • Problem Report prioritisation, • Identifying when maturity goals are met., • Supporting compliance statements against the Specification, • Co-ordinate the agile 'on-train' maturity assessment activities through the Product Manager and technical leadership team, which will be delivered by those SMEs., • Planning and presentation of maturity point reviews with key internal and external stakeholders., • Identifying clear gaps in product maturity and support the sentencing of SySPRs As Lead Systems Engineer, you will work within the Typhoon delivery sector, leading and co-ordinating the Leonardo UK Systems Engineering activity for evaluating the Mk0 radar product maturity for the Entry-Into-Service product. There are two software development releases planned to deliver an operationally capable radar that meets the specification. The candidate will need to be highly motivated and able to define and lead activities for producing maturity metrics and analysis tools to present product maturity to the Chief Engineer and Technical Director to ensure that we focus on the correct changes to meet FFP and compliance objectives. This role presents an opportunity to be at the heart of the success of the Typhoon ECRS Mk0 Radar System, achieving customer satisfaction with this product. This role is pivotal to the reputation and the future business winning success for Leonardo. In the role you will report to the Leonardo UK Chief Systems Engineer. Key Skills: • Experience of Radar Systems Design and/or Qualification at a Lead Engineer level., • Familiarity with the principles of Pulsed Doppler radar waveform design and signal processing implementation., • Familiarity with the principles of Radar tracking and trade-offs against supporting detection schemes., • Experience of certification to recognised standards including experience in Integration, Test, Evaluation and Acceptance (ITEA)., • Experience of data analysis from radar flight trials., • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, • Ability to obtain SC security clearance and work within UKEO and US ITAR TAA restrictions., • Experience of working with a variety of internal and external stakeholders of varying seniorities, with a demonstrable ability to make, and help teams make, timely decisions. What else would help: • A 2:1 or higher in a relevant engineering or science-based honours degree, • Chartered Engineer status is desirable., • Experience of the application of the regulatory environment for airborne products, e.g. MAA, EASA., • Experience of delivering training and awareness courses., • Experience with any of the following tools: Matlab, Simulink, Siemens Teamcenter, IBM DOORS. Security Clearance This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government's Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit: join us At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work-life balance. Whether you're looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we're here to help you thrive. • Time to Recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year., • Secure your Future: Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution., • Your Wellbeing Matters: Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity)., • Rewarding Performance: All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme., • Never Stop Learning: Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning., • Refer a friend: Receive a financial reward through our referral programme., • Tailored Perks: Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more., • Flexible working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role. For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website. Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. Our employees are not just part of a team-they are key contributors to shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety. At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people and our customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know. Be part of something bigger - apply now! Primary Location: GB - Edinburgh Contract Type: Permanent Hybrid Working: Onsite JBRP1_UKTJ

We are excited to be expanding the Sales team with a new of role as Senior Business Development Manager. This role is a UK critical sales role for Intertek-CEA driving territory sales for Intertek-CEA in the UK that is aligned with the focus of Intertek-CEA to help our clients and stakeholders deploy solar and storage solutions within the UK region. ABOUT YOU As the Senior Business Development Manager, you will maintain consistency and quality in presenting the Intertek-CEA brand within the solar industry territory in the UK as assigned by the Senior Director, Europe. Required skills and experience: • Degree in Engineering or Renewable Energy or equivalent education plus experience in proposal development lead, project management, or equivalent role, • Ability to work in fast-paced, multi-tasking environment with shifting priorities and demanding deadlines, • Must be detailed-oriented and able to effectively prioritize and organize workload, with efficient time management, • Excellent communication both written and verbal to interact at a high standard, • Must possess the fundamental technical and administrative skills required to perform the job duties, • Be customer focused and quality driven, with an excellent approach, • Ability to travel as per business needs ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY As the Senior Business Development Manager, you will be the leadership face of the Intertek-CEA. You will represent Intertek-CEA products and Services in the UK and participate in key UK and European conferences and trade shows, and any other events as appropriate to bring the sales and marketing messages of Intertek-CEA in the assigned territory. Key activities: • Identifies and hunts significant opportunities with the ability to close deals, • Successfully cross-sell Intertek-CEA's multiple services offerings to Intertek-CEA's existing client base, • Continually develop new clientele within the territory while in pursuit of the territorial goals to support the growth initiatives of Intertek-CEA within the territory, • Determining root causes and generates new approaches, being innovative and providing solutions, • Strong collaboration with other team members to achieving the designated sales goals, • Establishes partner relationship with customers by being visible and accessible, • Work with other teams to improve Client Experience and Satisfaction and measure results through achievement of company targets, • Support and advance Intertek-CEA's relationships with key customers, suppliers, partners, and other solar industry participants, • Work in partnership with Marketing Partners to maximise events attended and to promote the service and brand WHAT WE OFFER Join Intertek and become part of our global network of inspiring and entrepreneurial colleagues.We are a global family that values diversity and we thrive working together with precision, pace, and passion.We are working to make the world Ever Better, ensuring the quality, safety and sustainability of products and services used by millions of people around the world. • Competitive salary/benefits, • Development and career opportunities around the Globe, • Working in a highly motivated team and dynamic working environment We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate against applicants, and all qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We are committed to fair and equitable pay and are proud to be a Real Living Wage employer, ensuring our colleagues are compensated in line with independently assessed living standards. We are also committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and employment to support candidates and employees with disabilities or special needs. Intertek operates a preferred supplier arrangement, and we do not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies. JBRP1_UKTJ

Director of Process Technology UK Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits Remote Working This role offers remote or hybrid working, with travel to UK sites and offices as required Full-time Permanent At Binnies, we design and deliver innovative engineering solutions that help our clients tackle some of the worlds most complex water and environmental challenges. As part of our continued growth and su... CRWG1_UKTJ

Principal Software Engineer • Salary to £80k, poss higher for their Unicorn candidate, • Role can be based remotely, as long as you can occasionally travel to London for client work (travel expenses paid)- approx. once a month. NB: Please only apply if you are a UK National, have resided in the UK for the past 5 years and are prepared to go through UK SC Security Clearance. Proof of ID will be required prior to interview. This role is with a growing is a technology consultancy. This is a hands-on principal engineering role: architecture ownership across multiple services, technical leadership across teams, and direct contribution to engineering standards and hiring. Their successful candidate will be writing code as well as setting direction - this is not a purely architectural or management position. Current delivery is a Java/Spring Boot microservices platform on AWS EKS, with a Next.js frontend and Camunda-based process orchestration. Essential Experience level: 10+ years minimum, principal or staff grade equivalent. Backend and cloud: Java 17 or 21, at expert level - modern language features Spring Boot in depth: security, transaction management, async/reactive Microservices architecture design - has designed services from scratch Kubernetes and Docker in production (not local development use) AWS, hands-on: EKS, Lambda, S3, RDS, EventBridge CI/CD pipeline ownership Automated testing discipline: JUnit, Mockito, integration testing, TDD or BDD Frontend: Held a lead or tech lead role on frontend development in React. Leadership must have been over React work itself. Understands and has implemented FFE/BFE separation - the split between the presentation layer (components, styling, client state) and the frontend's own server-side tier (data aggregation for the UI, session and auth handling, server-side rendering, API route composition). Leadership: Architecture ownership across multiple systems Cross-team technical leadership Track record of influencing engineering standards, technology choices, or hiring Evidence of growing other engineers Security clearance: UK SC clearance required. Active clearance strongly preferred; eligible candidates considered - must be a UK national with 5+ years continuous UK residency. Desirable: Camunda 8 / BPMN process orchestration Next.js specifically (App Router, server components, route handlers) Terraform or other infrastructure-as-code, to module-authoring level React Native or equivalent building native mobile from a React codebase Design system or component library ownership Consultancy or client-facing delivery background Open-source contributions, conference talks, or published technical writing Polyglot beyond Java Other Stuff NB: for non-UK Citizens; we cannot accept applications from anyone requiring sponsorship (now or in the future) for UK permanent employment you are utilising a work visa this must allow you to work in the UK unrestricted for at least the next 5 years. Profile 29 recruitment keywords: Java Spring Boot Microservices Kubernetes Docker AWS EKS Lambda S3 RDS EventBridge CI/CD Junit Mockito integration testing TDD BDD React Camunda BPMN Next.js Terraform lead senior manage manager director remote London hybrid developer engineer JBRP1_UKTJ

HR Generalist Chester/Wrexham area| £35k-40k (possible flex) + Excellent Company Benefits | Manufacturing Be the HR lead in a thriving engineering and manufacturing business. Are you an experienced HR Generalist or HR Advisor looking for a standalone role where you can genuinely influence a business? Do you enjoy partnering with managers, improving HR processes and supporting employees throughout the full employee lifecycle? We're recruiting on behalf of a successful, SME-sized manufacturing business based in the Chester/Wrexham area, which forms part of a well-established global organisation. This opportunity offers the perfect balance of working in a close-knit, friendly team while benefiting from the support, stability and career opportunities of a larger international group. This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional who enjoys autonomy, variety and the chance to shape the HR function within a growing manufacturing environment. The Role Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you'll be responsible for delivering a proactive and professional HR service across the business. You'll act as the trusted HR contact for managers and employees while ensuring compliance with employment legislation and supporting business objectives. Key responsibilities include: • Managing the full recruitment and onboarding process, • Providing HR advice and guidance to managers on employee relations matters including disciplinary, grievance, absence and performance management, • Preparing contracts, HR documentation and maintaining accurate employee records, • Supporting learning and development initiatives across the business, • Ensuring compliance with UK employment legislation and company policies, • Playing a key role in HR improvement projects, including a current payroll streamlining project, • Supporting employee engagement, wellbeing and continuous improvement initiatives, • Assisting with HR reporting and maintaining HR systems About You To be successful in this HR Generalist position, you'll have experience working in a generalist HR role and be confident supporting managers across a wide range of HR activities. You'll ideally have: • CIPD Level 3 qualification (or currently working towards it), • Previous HR experience within manufacturing, engineering or a similar industrial environment, • Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice, • Experience managing recruitment and employee relations casework, • Excellent organisational, communication and relationship-building skills, • A proactive, professional and confidential approach, • The ability to work independently while building strong relationships across the business, • Be commutable to Wrexham, Chester or the surrounding areas What's on Offer?, • Competitive salary (DOE), • Excellent company benefits package, • Standalone HR role with genuine autonomy, • Support from an experienced wider HR team within a global organisation, • Opportunity to lead HR projects and influence business improvements, • Stable, innovative manufacturing business with long-term career prospects, • Friendly and collaborative working environment Apply Today If you're an experienced HR Generalist, HR BP,HR Advisor or Human Resources professional looking for your next challenge in the local area, we'd love to hear from you. Click Apply Now or contact us for a confidential discussion about this opportunity. JBRP1_UKTJ

Our client, an established M&E engineering specialist based in Warrington, is looking to appoint at either Pre-Construction Manager or Pre-Construction Director level. Leading and developing the pre-construction function across the business, aligning it with growth objectives and establishing best p

Pre-Construction Director Location: North West Salary: £75,000 - £95,000 + Executive Package Our client is a well-established M&E engineering and construction business delivering complex building services projects across highly regulated sectors including defence, pharmaceuticals, life sciences, advanced manufacturing, food production, and high-tech facilities. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Pre-Construction Director to lead and develop their pre-construction function. The Role Reporting to the Operations Director and operating as part of the Senior Leadership Team, you will be responsible for overseeing all pre-construction activities from initial enquiry through to contract award and handover. This is a strategic leadership role with responsibility for business development, client management, estimating, bid leadership, commercial oversight, and team development. You will play a key role in identifying and securing new business opportunities, strengthening client relationships, and ensuring projects are commercially robust, technically compliant, and successfully transitioned into delivery teams. Key Responsibilities • Lead and develop the pre-construction function, aligning processes and strategies with wider business objectives, • Provide leadership across estimating, bid management, client engagement, and tender submissions, • Develop and maintain relationships with key clients, acting as a senior point of contact throughout the pre-construction phase, • Drive business development initiatives and identify new project opportunities across target sectors, • Lead client presentations, technical workshops, value engineering sessions, and tender interviews, • Oversee mechanical and electrical estimating activities, ensuring accurate and commercially competitive submissions, • Support design management activities, including BIM, design compliance, sustainability, and technical risk mitigation, • Review tender cost plans, commercial proposals, contractual risks, and project profitability, • Ensure the successful handover of secured projects to operational delivery teams, • Mentor and develop multidisciplinary teams across estimating, design, and pre-construction functions Requirements • Proven experience in a senior pre-construction, estimating, commercial, or design leadership role within the M&E/building services sector, • Strong background delivering projects within sectors such as defence, pharmaceutical, industrial, food manufacturing, life sciences, or advanced technology environments, • Excellent understanding of mechanical and electrical building services systems, • Demonstrable track record in securing profitable contracts and driving business growth, • Strong commercial awareness, negotiation skills, and risk management capabilities, • Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing key client relationships Desirable • Degree or HNC qualified in Mechanical, Electrical, Building Services Engineering, or a related discipline, • Chartered Engineer status or equivalent professional accreditation, • Knowledge of BIM and digital construction processes, • Experience of design-and-build and turnkey project delivery What's on Offer? This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced senior leader to join a growing engineering business and play a pivotal role in shaping its future growth strategy, developing major client relationships, and securing high value projects across critical infrastructure and advanced manufacturing sectors. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Shane now on 0161 236 4949. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be JBRP1_UKTJ

Purchasing Manager Cheshire £70,000 – £80,000 (dependent on experience) An established UK engineering manufacturer is looking for an experienced Purchasing Manager to take responsibility for developing and expanding its international supply chain, with a particular focus on China and the wider Asian market. This is a newly created, senior position within the business and an exciting opportunity for someone with a mechanical engineering or technical background who understands machined components, supplier development and global procurement. The successful candidate will have significant responsibility for supplier selection, commercial negotiation, cost reduction, quality and supply chain resilience. The Purchasing Manager will develop the company's international sourcing strategy while working closely with senior purchasing leadership teams. This is an office based position, with occasional international travel to meet suppliers and vendors. The Role of the Purchasing Manager The Purchasing Manager will be reporting directly to the Global Purchasing Director. The Purchasing Manager will take ownership of developing an international supplier base, focusing on China and the wider Asian market. The business purchases significant volumes of precision machined components and engineered parts, so supplier capability, manufacturing quality and commercial pricing is critical. The Purchasing Manager will work closely with Supplier & Quality Engineering resources based across Asia to identify and develop high quality manufacturing partners who can support the company’s international growth. The Purchasing Manager will have accountability across cost, delivery, quality and service and the authority to make decisions around supply, pricing and supplier selection. This role is ideal for someone with a good technical understanding of engineering and machining with the commercial ability to develop an international supplier network. It would be a bonus for the Purchasing Manager to have sourcing experience within China, Asia or India. The Purchasing Manager will have the opportunity to take ownership of the international sourcing strategy and develop the function as the business continues to grow. Key Responsibilities of the Purchasing Manager Develop and implement purchasing and sourcing strategies across China and wider Asian markets Identify, evaluate, audit and onboard new international suppliers Identify and appoint high performing machine shops and manufacturing partners Source precision machined components, engineered parts, forgings, castings and raw materials Develop and manage relationships with subcontract precision engineering businesses Lead commercial negotiations covering pricing, contracts and supplier terms Analyse manufacturing costs and identify opportunities to reduce total acquisition costs Ensure suppliers achieve required quality, specification and delivery standards Develop and maintain long term relationships with key international suppliers Work closely with Supplier & Quality Engineers based within Asia Monitor supplier performance and implement improvements where required Identify and mitigate supplier, commodity and wider supply chain risks Monitor market trends and understand their impact on material and component costs Balance supply and demand to maintain component availability Resolve supplier disputes and commercial issues Support inventory strategies to improve availability, cash flow and stock management Visit international suppliers and vendors when required Support the company's wider international growth strategy Develop and potentially build a team as the international purchasing function continues to grow Requirements of the Purchasing Manager HNC, HND or Degree within an Engineering or Technical discipline Mechanical Engineering or Technical background At least 7 year’s experience within purchasing, procurement, supply chain or commodity management Previous experience working with machine shops, precision engineering or machined components Experience purchasing precision machined or complex engineered components Understanding of machining processes and how engineered components are manufactured Understanding of component manufacturing costs and supplier pricing Experience developing and managing an international subcontract or supplier base Excellent commercial and supplier negotiation skills Knowledge of metals, engineering specifications and technical standards Understanding of material costs, acquisition costs and total cost principles Supplier relationship and stakeholder management skills Analytical, organisational and leadership capabilities Experience using ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle Commercial awareness and the ability to identify opportunities to improve profitability through effective procurement Confidence communicating and negotiating with suppliers across different countries and cultures CIPS qualification (desired) Salary & Benefits £70,000 – £80,000 (dependent on experience) Healthcare cash plan, including support towards medical and eye care costs Death in service – 2x salary Pension – 5% employee / 4% employer contribution 31 day’s holiday including bank holidays, increasing with service Christmas shutdown International travel Senior level responsibility and autonomy Long term career progression Opportunity to develop and manage a global supplier network This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineering procurement professional to take ownership of an international strategy and to be involved in the growth of an established UK manufacturing business. Interested? Please contact Adele Lewis or click Apply Now. Call: (phone number removed) or (phone number removed) Email: ASPLIV

Procurement Assistant Location: Deeside Employment Type: Full-time | Permanent Department: Procurement / Supply Chain ASPLIV We are looking for an organised and commercially minded Procurement Assistant to join a fast-growing engineering and manufacturing business based in Deeside. The role will support purchasing, supplier management and stock-control activities across the business. You will raise and manage purchase orders, monitor stock levels, analyse purchasing trends and work closely with Production, Planning, Stores, Engineering and Quality to ensure materials are available when required. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with suppliers, analysing data and supporting a fast-paced manufacturing operation. Key Responsibilities Raise, process and manage purchase orders through the company’s ERP or MRP system. Order raw materials, components, consumables and subcontracted services. Monitor open orders and communicate with suppliers regarding pricing, availability and delivery dates. Expedite urgent and overdue orders to minimise production delays. Work closely with Production and Planning to understand upcoming material requirements. Monitor stock levels, usage rates, reorder points and safety-stock requirements. Analyse purchasing and stock data to identify trends, shortages, excess stock and slow-moving items. Produce reports covering outstanding orders, stock availability and supplier delivery performance. Liaise with Stores and Quality to resolve shortages, damaged materials, delivery discrepancies and supplier-quality concerns. Obtain and compare supplier quotations, supporting cost-reduction and lead-time improvement activities. Assist with supplier onboarding and performance monitoring across quality, cost and delivery. Maintain accurate purchasing records, supplier information and supporting documentation. Support stock counts and investigations into inventory discrepancies. Build strong working relationships with suppliers and internal manufacturing teams. Key Skills and Experience Previous experience within purchasing, procurement, supply chain, stock control or materials planning. Experience within engineering, manufacturing, production or a similar industrial environment would be advantageous. Confident raising and managing purchase orders and communicating with suppliers. Good understanding of stock control and material requirements. Strong numerical and analytical skills with the ability to identify trends and potential issues. Confident using Microsoft Excel and working with purchasing or inventory data. Experience using an ERP or MRP system would be beneficial. Excellent organisation, communication and attention to detail. Proactive approach to resolving shortages, late deliveries and order discrepancies. Comfortable working closely with Production, Planning, Stores, Quality and Engineering teams. A qualification in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business or Manufacturing would be advantageous. CIPS qualifications or a willingness to work towards them would also be desirable. This is an exciting opportunity to join an ambitious engineering business during a period of growth and investment, supporting a busy manufacturing operation and developing your career within procurement and supply chain. To Contact Direct: Jasmine Williams Commercial Director (phone number removed) At Aspion, our core values have been built around transparency, innovation, passion and collaboration. We are committed to open communication and the protection of your privacy. Further information on how we collect, store and handle your data can be viewed on our website

Pre-Construction Director Location: North West Salary: £75,000 - £95,000 + Executive Package Our client is a well-established M&E engineering and construction business delivering complex building services projects across highly regulated sectors including defence, pharmaceuticals, life sciences, advanced manufacturing, food production, and high-tech facilities. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Pre-Construction Director to lead and develop their pre-construction function. The Role Reporting to the Operations Director and operating as part of the Senior Leadership Team, you will be responsible for overseeing all pre-construction activities from initial enquiry through to contract award and handover. This is a strategic leadership role with responsibility for business development, client management, estimating, bid leadership, commercial oversight, and team development. You will play a key role in identifying and securing new business opportunities, strengthening client relationships, and ensuring projects are commercially robust, technically compliant, and successfully transitioned into delivery teams. Key Responsibilities Lead and develop the pre-construction function, aligning processes and strategies with wider business objectives Provide leadership across estimating, bid management, client engagement, and tender submissions Develop and maintain relationships with key clients, acting as a senior point of contact throughout the pre-construction phase Drive business development initiatives and identify new project opportunities across target sectors Lead client presentations, technical workshops, value engineering sessions, and tender interviews Oversee mechanical and electrical estimating activities, ensuring accurate and commercially competitive submissions Support design management activities, including BIM, design compliance, sustainability, and technical risk mitigation Review tender cost plans, commercial proposals, contractual risks, and project profitability Ensure the successful handover of secured projects to operational delivery teams Mentor and develop multidisciplinary teams across estimating, design, and pre-construction functionsRequirements Proven experience in a senior pre-construction, estimating, commercial, or design leadership role within the M&E/building services sector Strong background delivering projects within sectors such as defence, pharmaceutical, industrial, food manufacturing, life sciences, or advanced technology environments Excellent understanding of mechanical and electrical building services systems Demonstrable track record in securing profitable contracts and driving business growth Strong commercial awareness, negotiation skills, and risk management capabilities Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing key client relationships Desirable Degree or HNC qualified in Mechanical, Electrical, Building Services Engineering, or a related discipline Chartered Engineer status or equivalent professional accreditation Knowledge of BIM and digital construction processes Experience of design-and-build and turnkey project delivery What's on Offer? Competitive salary of £75,000 - 95,000 Car allowance of £6,000 5% pension Flexible and hybrid working Social events Onsite parking This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced senior leader to join a growing engineering business and play a pivotal role in shaping its future growth strategy, developing major client relationships, and securing high value projects across critical infrastructure and advanced manufacturing sectors. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Shane now on (phone number removed). Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

The Head of Engineering (NPI, Technical, Design) will lead and oversee engineering and new product introduction (NPI) initiatives within a manufacturing setting. This role requires a strategic thinker with expertise in driving innovation and optimising engineering processes in a senior leadership role. Client Details The organisation is a well-established, medium-sized company operating within the industrial and manufacturing sector. It focuses on delivering high-quality products and maintaining a strong reputation in its field. Description Lead the engineering and NPI teams to ensure projects are delivered on time and to specification. Develop and implement strategies for new product development and process improvement. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align engineering objectives with business goals. Oversee the design, testing, and production phases of new products. Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations across all engineering activities. Monitor and manage budgets related to engineering and NPI projects. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineering staff. Drive innovation and continuous improvement across all engineering processes Own the product development and design strategy Hold senior accountability for the end-to-end NPI Hold overall accountability for delivery of the Design project portfolio Own and manage the Design & R&D department budget (capex and opex), including investment cases for facilities, tools, systems and headcount, delivering value for money. Ensure the department operates to the company's H&S standards at all times and hold senior accountability for a safe working environment and culture across the Design and R&D / Test facilities. Partner at a senior level with Commercial, Purchasing, Operations / Manufacturing and Quality to align the product pipeline, resolve escalations and ensure a smooth design-to-production transition. Profile A successful Head of NPI & Engineering should have: A strong background in engineering, particularly within the manufacturing sector. You will have a proven track record as and engineering or engineering director within the manufacturing sector Proven experience in leading teams and managing complex projects. Knowledge of new product development processes and methodologies. Familiarity with manufacturing industry standards and compliance requirements. Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills. The ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels. A qualified mechanical engineer or related field A leader / senior manager / director in mechanical engineering environmentJob Offer £85,000 to £95,000 plus pacakge

Quality Manager Location: Deeside Employment Type: Full-time | Permanent Reporting to: SHEQ Director Direct Reports: Quality Inspectors and Quality Technician ASPLIV We are looking for an experienced Quality Manager to lead, maintain, and continually improve the Quality Management System for a fast-growing precision engineering and manufacturing business based in Deeside. Reporting directly to the SHEQ Director, the successful candidate will lead the site quality function, manage and develop the quality team, oversee inspection activities and ensure quality standards are embedded across all site operations. The business operates within a highly technical, precision-led engineering environment, supplying specialist manufactured products to customers across global markets. Quality, product conformity, traceability and continuous improvement are therefore central to its ongoing success. This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on Quality Manager who enjoys having the autonomy to drive positive change, strengthen quality systems and champion a proactive quality culture. Key Responsibilities Lead and develop the site quality team, including Quality Inspectors and the Quality Technician. Maintain, review and continually improve the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System. Ensure the business remains prepared for certification, surveillance, customer and internal audits. Plan and conduct internal audits, coordinating evidence and ensuring actions are completed. Establish, monitor and report on quality objectives, risks, trends and key performance indicators. Manage NCRs, product defects, process failures, customer complaints and supplier quality issues. Lead root-cause investigations and ensure corrective actions are implemented and reviewed for effectiveness. Liaise with customers, suppliers, auditors, operational teams and senior management on quality matters. Conduct supplier audits and support supplier performance monitoring. Oversee inspection activities, calibration records, traceability and product conformity documentation. Develop and control quality procedures, work instructions, inspection plans and process documentation. Provide practical quality guidance to engineering, manufacturing and operational teams. Promote a positive quality culture and support quality-related training across the business. Provide quality input into management reviews, operational meetings and SHEQ reporting. Key Skills and Experience Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 and Quality Management Systems. Experience managing internal and external audits, supplier audits, NCRs, complaints and corrective actions. Previous experience leading Quality Inspectors, Technicians or an operational quality team. Strong understanding of inspection, product conformity, process control, calibration and traceability. Confident conducting investigations and applying root-cause analysis techniques. Experience within engineering, precision manufacturing, fabrication or a similar industrial environment. Strong commercial awareness and confidence working with customers and suppliers. Excellent communication, influencing and organisational skills. A practical, hands-on approach with the ability to champion quality standards across the site. A technical qualification within Engineering, Manufacturing or Quality would be advantageous, alongside an ISO 9001 Lead Auditor or Internal Auditor qualification. Experience within precision engineering, stainless-steel fabrication, CNC machining, welding or pressure-vessel manufacturing would also be highly desirable. This is an exciting opportunity to join the business during a significant period of growth and investment. You will have the autonomy to shape the quality function, develop the team and make a visible impact across the organisation. To Contact Direct: Jasmine Williams Commercial Director (phone number removed) At Aspion, our core values have been built around transparency, innovation, passion and collaboration. We are committed to open communication and the protection of your privacy. Further information on how we collect, store and handle your data can be viewed on our website

Quality Engineer Location: Deeside Employment Type: Full-time | Permanent Department: Quality Reporting to: Quality Manager ASPLIV We are looking for an experienced Quality Engineer to join a fast-growing precision engineering and manufacturing business based in Deeside. Working closely with the CNC Machine Shop, Welding, Electropolishing, Inspection, Engineering and Production teams, you will help strengthen manufacturing processes and ensure products consistently meet customer, regulatory and company requirements. The successful candidate will investigate non-conformances, lead corrective actions, support the ISO 9001 Quality Management System and drive practical improvements across the manufacturing operation. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on Quality Engineer who enjoys problem-solving, working directly with production teams and making a visible impact on quality performance. Key Responsibilities Support and continually improve the company’s ISO 9001 Quality Management System. Monitor product quality across CNC machining, welding, electropolishing, finishing and inspection activities. Identify quality risks and improvement opportunities to reduce defects, waste, rework and customer complaints. Investigate internal, customer, supplier and process-related non-conformances using structured root-cause analysis. Develop, implement and monitor corrective and preventive actions, ensuring they are completed effectively and on time. Maintain accurate quality records covering NCRs, inspection data, audit findings and corrective actions. Work closely with production managers, engineering teams, inspectors and suppliers to resolve quality concerns. Support first-article inspections, process validation, capability studies, production approvals and inspection planning. Review production data, inspection reports, supplier performance, welding documentation and quality trends. Support welding quality, weld-defect reduction, welder qualification records and competency programmes. Improve CNC machining quality through dimensional control, measurement techniques and process capability. Monitor electropolishing and surface-finishing quality, investigating defects and improving process consistency. Support inspection plans, calibration control, dimensional inspection and quality documentation. Participate in internal, customer, supplier and certification audits, ensuring findings are closed effectively. Lead and support continuous improvement projects focused on reducing the cost of poor quality, scrap and rework. Promote Lean Manufacturing, structured problem-solving and a right-first-time culture across the business. Key Skills and Experience Previous experience within engineering, manufacturing, machining or fabrication. Experience working within an ISO 9001 Quality Management System. Strong root-cause analysis, investigation and corrective action experience. Exposure to CNC machining, welding, inspection or manufacturing processes. Experience supporting audits and compliance activities. Confident using measuring and inspection equipment. Good understanding of product conformity, process control, calibration and technical documentation. Strong communication skills with the ability to work across production, engineering, quality and supplier teams. A practical, hands-on approach to solving manufacturing quality issues. Qualifications HNC, HND or degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, Quality Engineering or a related discipline. ISO 9001 Internal Auditor qualification or a willingness to obtain one. Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, quality or IOSH qualifications would be advantageous. Package Monday – Friday 08:00am – 4:30pm 26 days holidays + bank holidays Company pension This is an exciting opportunity to join an ambitious engineering business during a period of growth and investment. You will have the opportunity to work across multiple manufacturing processes, lead meaningful improvements, and support the development of a strong quality culture. To Contact Direct: Jasmine Williams Commercial Director (phone number removed) At Aspion, our core values have been built around transparency, innovation, passion and collaboration. We are committed to open communication and the protection of your privacy. Further information on how we collect, store and handle your data can be viewed on our website