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We are seeking a Commodity Buyer - Machined Parts to join Safran Landing Systems, the world leader in aircraft landing and braking systems. Based in Gloucester, you will play a key role in managing and developing relationships with a portfolio of machining suppliers, supporting the delivery of critical components for both commercial and military aerospace programmes.Location: GloucesterWorking Pattern: HybridSafran Landing Systems, the world leader in aircraft landing and braking systems, is seeking a Commodity Buyer - Machined Parts to join its Gloucester-based team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in managing and developing a portfolio of specialist machining suppliers, supporting the production of landing gear systems for major commercial and military aircraft programmes.Within the Landing Gears Integration Department, reporting to the Division's Commodity Manager - Machined Parts, you will structure, develop and manage the relationship with a group of suppliers specialized in machined parts by exercising the following responsibilities :Key Responsibilities Manage a dedicated portfolio of machinists suppliers located predominantly within the UK Manage the relationship from the sourcing (RFQ) up to the contract management during the life of the Contract Accountable for the relationship with each supplier of the allocated panel Accountable for the cost reduction plan with the supplier panel assigned Contribute to set-up, then formalize and execute the strategy for the Machined-Parts Commodity Creation and management of RFQ process through the Supplier Selection and establishment of Safran Landing Systems contractual conditions with Suppliers Manage contracts in place with Suppliers assigned and anticipate renewals of contract, through J1 and Supplier Selection Committees Actively work to increase the maturity level of the supplier panel to the required level. Actively monitoring the performance of the supplier, and engage actions in collaboration with the Supplier Performance & Quality Lead Identify cost reduction opportunities, manage the cost reduction plan, and report figures in the design KPI tool (SIEVO) Interface with other functions on all sites (Procurement, Production, Program, Quality, Industrialization) and act as a Purchasing focal point for the supplier panel allocated Resolve daily (tactical) issues related with suppliers, such as claims & litigations.Mandatory (essential):A relevant University Degree and/or APICS, CPIM or CIRM/PMAC Certification.Experience working in a manufacturing environment, international experience in Aerospace preferred or in Mechanical Industrial Engineering;Significant Purchasing experienceExperience in leading Projects within multi-functional teams.Familiarity with Contracts, contract language and the ability to negotiate various types of contracts with suppliersPurchasing process leadership skillsStrong negotiation skillsExcellent verbal and written skills and the ability to communicate effectively in a team environment and represent the Purchasing function towards the SupplierHigh working knowledge of Microsoft Office applicationsExperience with accounting and financial principlesProduction control process knowledge, MRP and Flow Management.Ability to travel on short or long term within Europe, as per project needsGood knowledge of MRP systemGood to have (desirable):Good knowledge of SAP environmentTPBN1_UKTJ

Your RoleAs a Buyer, you will play a key role in ensuring Safran has the materials, services and supplier partnerships needed to deliver world-class products. You will support key projects across the business, working with advanced technologies and a diverse supplier base.Location: GloucesterWorking Pattern: HybridAt Safran, excellence is a journey - and we'd love you to be a part of it. As a trusted global leader in aerospace, defence and space, we are proud to be a company where diversity, innovation and opportunity come together to shape a sustainable future where we can all succeed through a shared vision.Key Responsibilities- Work collaboratively within the Purchasing Team to support business strategy- Implement supplier tendering and selection processes- Negotiate and draft contracts with selected suppliers- Steer industrialisation and digitalisation in line with Group CSR strategy- Consolidate supplier assessments (quality, logistics, purchasing)- Drive supplier improvement action plans to enhance performance and reduce costs- Manage supplier relationships and ensure contractual compliance- Maintain accurate purchasing data in internal systems- Proactively resolve disputes and manage evolving needs- Promote best practices across your supplier portfolio- Support the Category Manager and coordinate actions where required- Support source start-up processes- Ensure compliance with laws, regulations and Safran internal standardsEssential- Knowledge of purchasing methodologies and processes- Proficiency in written and spoken English- Strong numerical skills- Highly organised, structured approach and able to work using own initiative- Focused, task-oriented and resilient- Strong communication, listening and negotiation abilities- Understanding of Safran's technical environment- Knowledge of industrial and purchasing policies, including contract law- Familiarity with Lean-Sigma tools- Previous experience within a purchasing team using purchasing information systemsDesirable- Project management experience- Business Administration qualifications or similar- Customer Service training- CIPS qualificationsTPBN1_UKTJ

We are seeking a proactive and commercially minded Purchasing co-ordinator to join our Procurement team. The successful candidate will be responsible for sourcing materials and negotiating with suppliers, to ensure the timely delivery of goods to support business operations. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with strong analytical, negotiation, and relationship management skills t... \n \n \n \n \n ZIPC1_UKTJ

Production ManagerGloucesterFull Time£35,000+ DOELooking for your next leadership challenge within a growing food production business?Juice Recruitment is delighted to be supporting an exciting and ambitious Gloucestershire-based food manufacturer in their search for a Production Manager.This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially minded, hands-on leader to take ownership of day-to-day production operations, drive continuous improvement, and play a key role in the next stage of the company's growth journey.Working as part of the senior leadership team, you'll be responsible for leading production, managing people, maintaining the highest quality and food safety standards, and ensuring operational efficiency across the business. \n The RoleAs Production Manager, you will take overall responsibility for the smooth running of production and operational activities, ensuring products are delivered on time, to specification, and to the highest standard.Key responsibilities include: \n\n • Leading, motivating and developing the production team\n, • Managing recruitment, training and performance reviews\n, • Planning production schedules to meet customer demand\n, • Driving efficiencies and continuous improvement initiatives\n, • Reviewing workflows, processes and equipment utilisation\n, • Maintaining HACCP, COSHH, Health & Safety and food safety compliance\n, • Overseeing quality control and product consistency\n, • Managing supplier relationships and negotiating costs where appropriate\n, • Monitoring margins, costs and operational performance\n, • Maintaining accurate product specifications, allergen information and recipe costings\n, • Supporting new product development activities\n, • Rolling up your sleeves and supporting production when required\n\n About YouWe're looking for an experienced production professional who combines strong operational expertise with an engaging and supportive leadership style.You'll ideally have: \n\n • Previous experience within food production, bakery, confectionery or FMCG manufacturing\n, • Proven leadership and people management experience\n, • Strong knowledge of HACCP, food safety and compliance requirements\n, • Experience improving operational processes and efficiencies\n, • Excellent organisational and planning skills\n, • Strong commercial awareness with an understanding of margins and costs\n, • Confidence using spreadsheets, production systems and digital reporting tools\n, • A proactive, solutions-focused mindset\n, • A hands-on approach with the ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment\n, • A full UK driving licence\n\n What's in it for you? \n\n • Salary from £35,000 DOE\n, • Full-time, permanent position\n, • Opportunity to join a successful and growing independent business\n, • Genuine influence over operational strategy and future growth\n, • Senior leadership exposure and autonomy\n, • Supportive, collaborative working environment\n, • Career development opportunities\n\n Experience within bakery or confectionery production would be highly advantageous, although candidates from wider food manufacturing environments are encouraged to apply.Interested?If you're an ambitious Production Manager, Operations Manager or Food Manufacturing Leader looking to make a genuine impact within a growing business, we'd love to hear from you. \n INDS

Purchase LedgerOur excellent, growing and forward thinking client in Gloucester is looking for a Purchase Ledger to join their team on a full-time basis.This is an excellent time to join the company as they are growing and expanding their hard working finance team.In return, you will have access to a host of benefits including possible funding for AAT qualifications if desired, annual bonus scheme, 25 days holiday and more.Duties- Managing and entering supplier invoices into the finance system- Reviewing and submitting staff expense claims- Verifying invoices against purchase orders and delivery records- Carrying out supplier account and statement reconciliations- Monitoring and reconciling company card transactions- Supporting project and cost allocation tracking- Preparing and processing payments to suppliers- Responding to supplier enquiries and maintaining effective communication- Providing support with month-end finance activities and reporting- Undertaking additional administrative or finance-related duties as requiredKey Attributes- Purchase ledger/ accounts payable knowledge- Friendly team player- Computer literateHours: Monday Friday, 37.5h per week. 8am 4:45pm (12:30pm Early Friday finish!) fully office based.Salary: Up to £32,200 (Up to £28,000 base salary plus annual bonus of up to £4,200) negotiable depending on experience + company benefits including;- Annual bonus scheme (up to maximum £4,200)- Possibility for funded accounts qualifications (AAT) if desired- 25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays.- Matched pension contribution (6%).- Life insurance 4x annual salary.- Access to well-being programmes.- Access to lifestyle benefits website.- Cycle to work scheme.- Free parking.TPBN1_UKTJ

Part Time Accounts Assistant \n Our thriving, growing client in a beautiful rural office near Ledbury/Staunton is looking for an experienced Part Time Accounts Assistant to join their extremely down to earth, friendly and hardworking team. \n \n We are looking for a team player who is willing to muck in with the team where needed. While your core responsibility will be managing the day-to-day finance function, this is a business with a flat hierarchy where everyone pitches in- even the Managing Director isn't above emptying the dishwasher. \n \n This is a company that genuinely values its people. In return for your hard work, you'll enjoy a supportive environment (with two office dogs), Friday breakfasts paid for by the boss, occasional team socials, an annual profit share scheme, casual dress. \n \n The ideal candidate will have previous accounts or finance experience, confidence in chasing outstanding payments, excellent attention to detail, and a proactive, can-do approach \n \n Key Responsibilities \n • Set up new customer accounts and maintain accurate customer and financial records. \n • Carry out customer credit checks, monitor credit ratings, and determine payment terms in line with company policy. \n • Raise and issue sales invoices, payment applications, and deposit invoices accurately and on time. \n • Manage credit control, including statements, payment reminders, collections, and legal action where necessary. \n • Support bank reconciliations, financial analysis, and provide accounts support across the business. \n • Set up and maintain accurate supplier and subcontractor records, including CIS data. \n • Liaise with suppliers to establish credit accounts and negotiate improved payment terms. \n • Verify purchase invoices against purchase orders, obtain approvals, and process invoices. \n • Reconcile supplier statements, resolve invoice queries and disputes, and maintain supplier accounts. \n • Prepare weekly and monthly supplier payment runs for director approval. \n \n Key Attributes \n • Previous accounts experience \n • Confident communicator \n • Friendly team player \n • Able to use initiative \n \n Hours: Circa 20h per week (up to you) – flexible on days & times between office hours Monday – Friday (Office based) \n \n Salary: £15 - £20 per hour – flexible on experience + benefits including: \n \n • Annual profit share scheme \n • Private healthcare \n • Breakfast paid for by the boss (every Friday) \n • Free parking \n • Team socials \n • Pension scheme \n • 23 days holiday plus bank holidays – rising 1 day per year of service up to 28 days. \n • Informal/casual dress code

\n • Gloucester location - hybrid working when possible\n, • Must hold active Enhanced DV Clearance (West)\n, • Competitive Salary DOE - 6% bonus, 25 days holiday, clearance bonus\n, • Experience in Data Pipelines, ETL processing, Data Integration, Apache, SQL/NoSQL\n\n \n Who Are We? \n Our client is a trusted and growing supplier to the National Security sector, delivering mission-critical solutions that help keep the nation safe, secure, and prosperous. You'll work with cutting-edge technologies including AI/Data Science, Cyber, Cloud, DevOps/SRE, and Platform Engineering. They have long-term contracts secured across the latest customer framework and are set for significant growth. \n \n What will the Data Engineer be Doing? \n You will develop mission-critical data solutions and manage pipelines that transform diverse data sources into valuable insights for our client's National Security customers. You will collaborate with clients to solve complex challenges, utilising distributed computing techniques to handle large-scale, real-time, and unstructured data. \n Responsibilities include: \n\n • Design and develop data pipelines, including ingestion, orchestration, and ETL processing (e.g., NiFi).\n, • Ensure data consistency, quality, and security across all processes.\n, • Create and maintain database schemas and data models.\n, • Integrate and enrich data from diverse sources, maintaining data integrity.\n, • Maintain and enhance existing architectural components such as Data Ingest and Data Stores.\n, • Troubleshoot and diagnose issues within integrated (enriched) data systems.\n, • Collaborate with the scrum team to decompose user requirements into epics and stories.\n, • Write clean, secure, and reusable code following a test-driven development approach.\n, • Monitor system performance and implement updates to maintain optimal operation.\n\n \n The Data Engineer Should Have: \n\n • Active eDV clearance (West)\n, • Willingness to work full time on site in Gloucester when required.\n\n Required technical experience in the following: \n\n • Apache Kafka\n, • Apache NiFI\n, • SQL and noSQL databases (e.g. MongoDB)\n, • ETL processing languages such as Groovy, Python or Java\n\n \n To be Considered: \n Please either apply by clicking online or emailing me directly to . For further information please call me on / - I can make myself available outside of normal working hours to suit from 7am until 10pm. If unavailable, please leave a message and either myself or one of my colleagues will respond. By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process & submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only. Also feel free to follow me on Twitter @SearchableHenry or connect with me on LinkedIn, just search Henry Clay-Davies (searchability). I look forward to hearing from you. \n KEY SKILLS: \n DATA ENGINEER / DATA ENGINEERING / DEFENCE / NATIONAL SECURITY / DATA STRATEGY / DATA PIPELINES / DATA GOVERNANCE / SQL / NOSQL / APACHE / NIFI / KAFKA / ETL / GLOUCESTER / DV / SECURITY CLEARED / DV CLEARANCE

Safran Landing Systems is a global leader in aircraft landing and braking systems, serving commercial aviation, business travel, and military and defense fleets. We are committed to excellence throughout the entire product life cycle-from design, engineering, and manufacturing, to maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO). Your Role As a key member of our Laboratory team, you will play a vital role in supporting the quality and efficiency of our electroplating and chemical processes, ensuring compliance with process specifications, health, safety, and environmental legislation, and contributing to a culture of continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Quality Management: Perform detailed chemical analyses and manage solution processes to ensure effective, efficient service and compliance with process specifications and COMAH regulations. Compile and publish vat analysis data, with a focus on salvage activity and electroplating (preferably Zinc Nickel). Health, Safety & Environment: Maintain strict adherence to Health, Safety, and Environmental legislation to safeguard staff, visitors, and the wider community. Manage and optimize processing chemicals on site in accordance with COMAH, including procurement, storage, and waste management. Laboratory Operations & Support: Prepare and test laboratory samples such as test panels, conduct salt spray tests, Lawrence Gauge analysis, and paint strip controls. Support internal and external audits (Quality, Supplier, MRO, Product, and Customer). Provide technical support as part of project teams and for designated turnkey projects. Participate in the management and preventative maintenance (PPM) of laboratory and plating plant equipment. Continuous Improvement: Optimize techniques, specifications, and processes to meet production demand and drive defect elimination. Support the business in achieving new product and process capabilities, including REACh compliance. Review process control specifications and maintain/refine works procedures as necessary. Involve yourself in continuous improvement activities, aiming to reduce processing times and advance shop-floor efficiency. Why Join Safran Landing Systems? We craft excellence together. Be part of a globally recognized aerospace business with over 100,000 colleagues across 300 sites in 30 countries. At Safran, you'll benefit from: Competitive salary, annual bonus, and regular pay reviews 25 days' holiday + bank holidays (with salary sacrifice scheme for buy/sell) Up to 8% employer-matched pension and life assurance Early Friday finish (role dependent) Health cash plan, cycle-to-work, and tech purchase schemes Ongoing training, professional development, and mentoring On-site parking, restaurant, bicycle storage, and showers Family-friendly and accessible workplace policies Inclusive groups: Women at Safran, Diversity forums, sport & STEM clubs, charity partnerships, wellbeing programs Strong commitment to diversity, equity & inclusion Global mobility and career progression opportunitiesIf you are passionate about playing a key role in the future of aerospace and want to be part of a company that values innovation, teamwork, and diversity, we encourage you to apply-even if you do not meet 100% of the criteria. Safran is committed to supporting reasonable adjustments throughout the application process. What You'll Bring Essential: Degree in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline (or equivalent relevant laboratory experience, preferably in an engineering/plating context in aerospace or automotive). Comprehensive knowledge of electroplating processes and related analytic techniques (titrations, atomic absorption spectrometry, X-ray fluorescence). Strong experience with COSHH and safe handling of chemicals. Ability to read and interpret specifications, regulatory documents, and operational methods. Track record in process control, laboratory testing, and data analysis. Proficiency with IT systems and good mathematical ability. Excellent organisational, planning, and time management skills. High attention to detail and strong commitment to quality ("Right First Time" mindset). Effective communication and strong team-working skills. Flexible, self-motivated, and willing to learn or extend skillsets. Familiarity with Lean Sigma disciplines and 5S principles.Desirable: Experience in gap analysis and closing activities related to new product and process compliance. Participation in or support of environmental, lean, or process improvement projects

Role: Buyer Location: Gloucester Duration: 3 months Rate: £53/hour Inside IR35: Umbrella As a buyer, you'll have responsibility for negotiating with dedicated providers according to specific policies. You'll achieve the best contractual conditions while also ensuring internal customer satisfaction. You'll have ownership over the quality of your own work and the work of others on the team. You'll be focused on the execution of standard enabling activities/provision of advice subject to policy and work routines within an enabling discipline. There may be some latitude to rearrange the sequence to complete task/duties based on changing situations. Roles and Responsibilities Define supplier strategy including management and optimization of supplier panels. This role requires experience gained within sourcing and commodity management. Experience gained with engineering manufacturing is essential. Lead negotiations and allocate needs to specific suppliers. Negotiate terms and conditions and transmit information to Procurement. Manage claims. Includes commercial sourcing management such as data analysis, negotiations support, etc. This may also include purchasing activities. Broadening knowledge of theories, practices and procedures in own discipline to execute functional policy/strategy; still developing functional knowledge and skills. Basic understanding of key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work. Good understanding of how work of own team integrates with other teams and contributes to the area. Resolves issues in situations that require good knowledge and judgment within established procedures. Consults more senior team members for issues outside of defined policy/parameters. A job at this level requires good interpersonal skills. For customer facing roles, develops strong customer relationships and serves as the interface between customer and GE. Ability to explain and convey technical information to others. Required Qualifications This role requires experience gained within sourcing and commodity management. Experience gained with engineering manufacturing is essential. Knowledge level is comparable to a bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college, or equivalent workplace experience. If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website

Job Title Traffic Management Operative Salary Our rates are competitive and reviewed regularly to ensure they remain fair and in line with the wider industry. Location Bristol and Gloucester Our Company Doocey Traffic Management is a specialist division of the Doocey Group, providing high-quality traffic management services to support critical infrastructure, utility and civil engineering projects nationwide. Our teams are trusted to deliver safe, efficient solutions in fast-paced, high-pressure environments, for both internal and external customers. As a family-run business with over 40 years of industry experience, we are built on strong the Black Country values of professionalism, integrity, and a dedication to high standards. As part of the wider Doocey Group, we combine decades of industry knowledge with modern technology to keep people, projects and communities moving safely and smoothly. Responsibilities Install, maintain and remove traffic management in line with Sector Scheme 12b/d and legal requirements, ensuring full compliance with Doocey Traffic Management’s TRA100 SOP Safely operate and maintain traffic management equipment, including signage and temporary traffic lights Drive company vehicles professionally and in full compliance with the Highway Code and road traffic legislation, maintaining high standards of conduct at all times Complete all required digital documentation via Doocey Vision, including risk assessments, vehicle and plant checks, install/deinstall records and incident reporting Conduct daily vehicle inspections and promptly report near misses, incidents and road traffic collision in accordance with company procedures Adhere to all Health & Safety standards, RAMS and SSOW including participation in mandatory training and ongoing professional development Represent the company professionally when working on-site and interacting with the public Technical Skills & Experience Strong working knowledge in all aspects of temporary traffic management covering Sector Scheme 12d Proven knowledge and experience of installing and operating multi-phase temporary traffic signals Qualifications & Training Sector Scheme 12d 1 M1, M2 and M5 minimum * Full Driving License Additional Information Doocey Group value a diverse workforce and welcome applications form all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Please note that we operate with a preferred supplier list and will not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies with whom we do not have an existing agreement. By submitting your application, you consent to Doocey Group retaining your CV, application details, and personal information for the purpose of considering you for current and future employment opportunities. Your information will be stored securely and will only be shared internally as necessary

We are seeking a proactive and commercially minded Purchasing co-ordinator to join our Procurement team. The successful candidate will be responsible for sourcing materials and negotiating with suppliers, to ensure the timely delivery of goods to support business operations. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with strong analytical, negotiation, and relationship management skills to contribute to a dynamic and fast-paced environment. Safran Landing Systems are a global leader in aircraft landing and braking systems, from commercial and business travel to military and defence fleets. Our expertise cover the entire life cycle of our products from end-to-end; Design, Engineering & Manufacturing, through to Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO). Your role: Manage the end-to-end procurement process for assigned commodities and suppliers. Source, evaluate, and select suppliers based on quality, cost, delivery, and service performance. Negotiate pricing and terms to achieve cost savings and value for the business. Raise and manage purchase orders, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company procedures. Collaborate with internal stakeholders including Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Finance teams. Resolve supply chain issues and expedite deliveries to minimise operational disruption. Support continuous improvement initiatives and strategic procurement projects. Safran - Here, we craft excellence together. At Safran, excellence is a journey - and we'd love you to be a part of it. As a trusted global leader in aerospace, defence, and space, we are proud to be a company where diversity, innovation, and opportunity come together to shape a sustainable future where we can all succeed together through a shared vision At Safran, we understand that diversity and inclusion make teams stronger and more effective, and as an organisation, we are committed to fair and equitable employment practices for everyone. We also know that some candidates may be put off applying for jobs where they don't meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the advert, however, we encourage anybody to apply if you can demonstrate a variety of skills and experience relevant to the requirements of this role. Please let us know if you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the application or hiring process that may better facilitate your participation. What You'll Bring Knowledge of Microsoft Applications in particular - Power Point, Word, Excel. - Essential Excellent negotiation skills (deadlines/quantities) and the ability to communicate at all levels of the organisation - Essential Time management is key to this role in conjunction with excellent organisation skills - Essential Self-motivated with a proactive working style- Essential You should have experience within a supply chain management environment. - Essential Knowledge and understanding of ERP/MRP systems- Desirable Sound numerical skills and an understanding of financial matters- Desirable Here, we craft excellence together. If you're ready to take your career to new heights and be part of a company that's crafting the future of flight, apply today

Job Title: Health & Safety Facilities Manager Salary: Up to £60,000 p.a. (DOE) Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Monday – Thursday 8.30am – 17.00pm Friday 8.30am – 16.00pm Next Generation have been appointed to lead the recruitment for a Health & Safety Facilities Manager to work with a leading manufacturer who provide bespoke solutions to their global network. As the Health & Safety Facilities Manager you will be responsible for promoting a positive HSE culture across the clients manufacturing facility. Duties of the Health & Safety Facilities Manager: Providing advice and support to teams to meet requirements of legislation, ISO standards and company processes & procedures Supporting implementation of HSE Policies to drive improvements and gain / maintain certification Promoting a proactive approach to HSE management including regular floor walks & contact with supervisors & managers to ensure issues are clearly understood and effectively managed. Investigation of site issues, accidents, incidents including production of accident & incident reports and root cause analysis Facilitating the delivery of corrective and preventive actions for significant issues in conjunction with the relevant teams / managers Internal Auditing / Supplier auditing with reporting and follow up of findings The successful candidate for the Health & Safety Facilities Manager position will have the following experience: 3 – 5 year’s experience as a Health & Safety Facilities Manager (Essential) 3-5 years experience dealing with facilities (Essential) Writing and implementing H&S Policies (Essential) NEBOSH & or COSHH certified (Essential) 3 – 5 years’ experience working within a manufacturing/production environment (Essential) Absolute understanding of ISO14001 & 45001 (Essential) Due to the high number of applications, we receive, we are sometimes not able to respond directly to each candidate. If you haven’t been contacted within 14 days of your application, unfortunately you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Next Generation and the relevant client related to this vacancy. Next Generation work in partnership with businesses across the UK who operate within Manufacturing, Logistics & Commercial sectors. We provide permanent and contract opportunities engaging with talented candidates looking to make their next career move

Project Manager Would you like to work for an inclusive and collaborative company which is achieving great success? My client is working closely with long established clients to deliver a range of water infrastructure and non-infrastructure projects. These works are key to ensuring sustainable, high-quality services for communities across the region. Role Overview We are seeking a Project Manager to take overall responsibility for the successful delivery of allocated multidisciplinary projects. You will lead projects from conception through to completion, ensuring safe and efficient execution within agreed timescales, budgets, and quality standards. This role requires strong leadership, technical knowledge, and commercial awareness, alongside the ability to manage internal teams, external consultants, and key customer relationships. You will be expected to deliver projects in line with core company values, driving service excellence and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Oversee delivery of projects across design, engineering, construction, handover, and commercial phases Ensure projects meet scope, programme, budget, quality, and customer satisfaction requirements Implement risk and value engineering processes, identifying risks and cost-saving opportunities Lead, motivate, and support internal staff, consultants, and contractors Ensure full compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards Provide project planning advice, recommendations, and progress updates to customers and stakeholders Review and challenge budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting to ensure deliverable approaches Develop and maintain strong customer relationships, regularly reviewing performance Implement management systems and procedures, ensuring compliance with statutory and legal requirements Drive continuous improvement, service excellence, and best practice across projects Manage project costs, ensuring accurate expenditure tracking and resource allocation Review and approve management plans, health and safety plans, and work package plans Support senior management with business planning, performance reviews, and bid development Promote collaborative supplier relationships, monitoring and improving performance Ensure all M&E services and installations are designed, built, and certified to required standards Mentor and motivate project staff, ensuring performance issues are addressed and development supported Skills, Experience and Qualifications You will be an experienced Project Manager with a proven track record in delivering Water Treatment projects. You will bring: Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to motivate teams to achieve high standards Excellent organisational, planning, and time management skills Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously without compromising on quality Sound knowledge of the Water industry, particularly M&E disciplines Strong commercial awareness and ability to work with senior stakeholders to set and achieve targets Effective negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to build lasting relationships Computer literacy (Microsoft Office, Project) Commitment to personal development and continuous improvement What's in it for you? Below is a selection of benefits that are available: - Working with a very successful and highly experienced team - Family friendly policies and work/life approach - Excellent day rate / CIS / Outside IR35 - Strong potential of continuation onto other regional projects All applicants must be able to provide two references

Handley James are proud to be partnering with a well-established SME manufacturer, renowned for delivering high-quality bespoke products. As a result of continued growth, they are now looking to appoint a Senior Buyer to further strengthen their purchasing team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is looking to join a well-established SME and make a real difference to the business. As Senior Buyer, you will be responsible for leading key purchasing projects, You will take full responsibility for: The management of key commodities and purchasing strategies Balancing strategic purchasing with transactional elements Managing a Global supply base Leading purchasing projects An experienced Buyer or Senior Buyer it is essential that you have experience in a manufacturer and ideally an SME. You will be experienced in supplier management, supplier negotiation and cost down initiatives. You will be open to continued development and support as well as have the confidence to drive your own initiatives. Experience in commodity management and or market analysis would be a distinct advantage. This is an excellent opportunity for someone to join an established, secure and growing manufacturer in order to further support their progression. This role offers a very competitive basic salary of up to £50,000 and an excellent holiday entitlement of 25 days plus bank holidays plus Christmas Shutdown in addition to the 25. This is an opportunity with a growing manufacturer, so progression is available

Part-Time Purchase Ledger Clerk Temporary position with the potential to go Permanent Location: Gloucester Salary: £14 per hour Hours: 9am - 3pm Monday to Friday About the Role We are currently recruiting for a Temporary Part-Time Purchase Ledger Clerk to join a busy and friendly finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and detail-oriented individual to play a key role in the day-to-day running of the finance department. The successful candidate will help ensure that high standards of accuracy, service and efficiency are maintained while supporting a variety of purchase ledger and administrative finance functions. Key Responsibilities Matching delivery notes to supplier invoices Checking quantities, prices and invoice accuracy Processing and inputting purchase invoices Inputting company charge card transactions Processing employee expenses Managing invoice queries and liaising with suppliers and internal departments Assisting with the payment of supplier invoices Maintaining accurate filing systems Reconciling purchase ledger accounts Analysing company expenditure and nominal coding Assisting with monthly PowerPoint presentations and reporting Providing general administrative support to the finance team About You We are looking for a dependable and proactive individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in producing accurate work. Essential Skills & Experience: Previous experience working within a finance or accounts team Strong communication skills with the ability to build positive working relationships Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint Excellent IT skills Experience using Sage 50 Accounts Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy Ability to prioritise workloads and work effectively to deadlines Flexible approach and willingness to learn Benefits Company Pension Scheme On-site Parking Company Profit Share Scheme (subject to qualifying service) Interested? If you are an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk looking for a flexible temporary opportunity and would like to join a successful and supportive organisation, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your up-to-date CV to Travail Employment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Thanks for your application. Due to the high level of responses we are currently receiving, whilst we endeavour to contact everyone, sometimes we are unable to. If you have not heard from us within 10 working days of making your application, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion

job Specification: Sales Executive (Plastics) Location: Hybrid covering the South West of England Salary: Up to £40,000 + Car/Bonus (Negotiable depending on experience) Sector: Manufacturing (Plastics/PVC/Extrusion/Polymer) Overview A well-established global plastics manufacturer and supplier are looking to recruit a driven Sales Executive to develop new business while maintaining and growing existing customer relationships. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious sales professional looking to build a long-term career within a successful and growing business. Key Responsibilities • Generate new business opportunities across the UK plastics market. • Manage and develop existing customer accounts. • Prepare quotations, negotiate pricing and close sales. • Identify customer requirements and recommend suitable plastic products and solutions. • Build long-term relationships with customers through excellent service. • Work closely with production, technical and customer service teams. • Maintain accurate CRM records and sales forecasts. • Represent the business professionally at customer meetings and industry events. Candidate Requirements • Previous B2B sales experience (plastics industry experience desirable but not essential). • Strong communication and negotiation skills. • Commercially aware with the ability to identify opportunities. • Self-motivated with a proactive approach. • Confident managing multiple customer accounts. • Full UK Driving Licence. * Candidates must be prepared to travel as this is essential for the role

Ivy Resource Group are working with a well-established contractor to recruit an experienced Estimator for a permanent role based in Gloucester. You will be working on a range of education, healthcare, commercial property, residential housing and private clients, with projects ranging from a few hundred pounds to around £25 million. The Role: Review tender documents - study drawings, specifications, schedules and other project information. Measure quantities - calculate the amount of labour, materials and work required for each part of the project. Prepare cost estimates - price materials, labour, plant, subcontractors and other project costs. Obtain subcontractor quotations - contact specialist subcontractors and suppliers and compare their prices. Analyse project risks - identify uncertainties, potential extra costs and commercial risks. Build the tender price - bring all costs together to produce the overall price submitted to the client. Work with the wider team - collaborate with quantity surveyors, contracts managers, buyers, architects and engineers. Check and compare prices - make sure quotations and calculations are accurate and competitive. Attend site visits - understand site conditions, access, logistics and any issues that could affect the price. Meet tender deadlines - make sure estimates and supporting information are completed and submitted on time. Support negotiations - help answer client queries and clarify pricing during the tender process. Learn from previous projects - use historical costs and project data to improve future estimates. Help protect profit margins - make sure the project is priced competitively without underestimating the true cost The Ideal Candidate: Construction knowledge - understands how buildings are constructed and the different trades involved. Strong numerical skills - comfortable working with quantities, measurements, costs and budgets. Attention to detail - able to spot errors or omissions in drawings, specifications and quotations. Commercial awareness - understands that the aim is to win work while maintaining a healthy profit margin. Good analytical skills - can break a large construction project into individual costs and assess them accurately. Tendering experience - ideally has experience preparing or assisting with construction tenders. Subcontractor management - confident obtaining, comparing and evaluating subcontractor and supplier quotations. Good communication - able to communicate clearly with clients, subcontractors, suppliers and colleagues. IT skills - comfortable with Excel and construction estimating/tendering software. Organised and deadline-focused - can manage several estimates and meet tight tender deadlines. Problem-solving ability - able to identify potential issues in a project and find practical solutions. Team player - works effectively with quantity surveyors, project managers, buyers and site teams. Willingness to learn - particularly important for a junior or graduate estimator; curiosity about construction and commercial processes is valuable. Professional and reliable - takes ownership of their work and produces accurate, dependable information Salary & Package: Up to £50,000 - £70,000 per annum + Package Competitive benefits package Opportunity to work on high-profile, high-value projects 27 days (+BHs) annual leave, Car Leasing scheme via salary sacrifice, Death in Service (4x), Cycle to Work, Cash Plan (claim back), Pension 3% Ee / 5% Er How to Apply: Submit your CV and a member of our team will get back to you Ivy Resource Group are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability. We operate as an employment agency and employment business. IND123

Your Role As a Buyer, you will play a key role in ensuring Safran has the materials, services and supplier partnerships needed to deliver world‑class products. You will support key projects across the business, working with advanced technologies and a diverse supplier base. Location: Gloucester Working Pattern: Hybrid At Safran, excellence is a journey - and we'd love you to be a part of it. As a trusted global leader in aerospace, defence and space, we are proud to be a company where diversity, innovation and opportunity come together to shape a sustainable future where we can all succeed through a shared vision. Key Responsibilities - Work collaboratively within the Purchasing Team to support business strategy - Implement supplier tendering and selection processes - Negotiate and draft contracts with selected suppliers - Steer industrialisation and digitalisation in line with Group CSR strategy - Consolidate supplier assessments (quality, logistics, purchasing) - Drive supplier improvement action plans to enhance performance and reduce costs - Manage supplier relationships and ensure contractual compliance - Maintain accurate purchasing data in internal systems - Proactively resolve disputes and manage evolving needs - Promote best practices across your supplier portfolio - Support the Category Manager and coordinate actions where required - Support source start‑up processes - Ensure compliance with laws, regulations and Safran internal standards Essential - Knowledge of purchasing methodologies and processes - Proficiency in written and spoken English - Strong numerical skills - Highly organised, structured approach and able to work using own initiative - Focused, task‑oriented and resilient - Strong communication, listening and negotiation abilities - Understanding of Safran's technical environment - Knowledge of industrial and purchasing policies, including contract law - Familiarity with Lean‑Sigma tools - Previous experience within a purchasing team using purchasing information systems Desirable - Project management experience - Business Administration qualifications or similar - Customer Service training - CIPS qualifications

Pro-Resourcing Ltd is currently recruiting for a Quality Engineer on behalf of our client based in Gloucester. The position is full time, permanent. Salary: £45,000. Working hours: Monday to Thursday 07:30-16:00 and Friday 07:30-13:00. Key Responsibilities Plan and conduct internal and external audits to industry standards. Partner with Engineering and Production teams to resolve technical issues and ensure compliance with customer specifications. Support New Product Introduction using APQP frameworks to identify risks and establish robust inspection methods. Coordinate and approve PPAP packages, including initial sample inspections and run-at-rate validations. Develop, review, and maintain DFMEAs, PFMEAs, and Control Plans throughout the product lifecycle. Analyse quality data using SPC to monitor process capability, reduce variation, and eliminate recurring defects. Lead structured problem-solving initiatives using 8D methodologies and Lean tools to prevent repeat issues. Experience Proven experience conducting internal and external (supplier) audits. Strong working knowledge of IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 standards (essential). Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings. Practical experience applying APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, and SPC. Engineering-related qualification (HNC, HND, or Degree) or 4 years of experience as a Quality Engineer

We are seeking a Commodity Buyer - Machined Parts to join Safran Landing Systems, the world leader in aircraft landing and braking systems. Based in Gloucester, you will play a key role in managing and developing relationships with a portfolio of machining suppliers, supporting the delivery of critical components for both commercial and military aerospace programmes. Location: Gloucester Working Pattern: Hybrid Safran Landing Systems, the world leader in aircraft landing and braking systems, is seeking a Commodity Buyer - Machined Parts to join its Gloucester-based team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in managing and developing a portfolio of specialist machining suppliers, supporting the production of landing gear systems for major commercial and military aircraft programmes. Within the Landing Gears Integration Department, reporting to the Division's Commodity Manager - Machined Parts, you will structure, develop and manage the relationship with a group of suppliers specialized in machined parts by exercising the following responsibilities : Key Responsibilities Manage a dedicated portfolio of machinists suppliers located predominantly within the UK Manage the relationship from the sourcing (RFQ) up to the contract management during the life of the Contract Accountable for the relationship with each supplier of the allocated panel Accountable for the cost reduction plan with the supplier panel assigned Contribute to set-up, then formalize and execute the strategy for the Machined-Parts Commodity Creation and management of RFQ process through the Supplier Selection and establishment of Safran Landing Systems contractual conditions with Suppliers Manage contracts in place with Suppliers assigned and anticipate renewals of contract, through J1 and Supplier Selection Committees Actively work to increase the maturity level of the supplier panel to the required level. Actively monitoring the performance of the supplier, and engage actions in collaboration with the Supplier Performance & Quality Lead Identify cost reduction opportunities, manage the cost reduction plan, and report figures in the design KPI tool (SIEVO) Interface with other functions on all sites (Procurement, Production, Program, Quality, Industrialization) and act as a Purchasing focal point for the supplier panel allocated Resolve daily (tactical) issues related with suppliers, such as claims & litigations. Mandatory (essential): A relevant University Degree and/or APICS, CPIM or CIRM/PMAC Certification. Experience working in a manufacturing environment, international experience in Aerospace preferred or in Mechanical Industrial Engineering; Significant Purchasing experience Experience in leading Projects within multi-functional teams. Familiarity with Contracts, contract language and the ability to negotiate various types of contracts with suppliers Purchasing process leadership skills Strong negotiation skills Excellent verbal and written skills and the ability to communicate effectively in a team environment and represent the Purchasing function towards the Supplier High working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications Experience with accounting and financial principles Production control process knowledge, MRP and Flow Management. Ability to travel on short or long term within Europe, as per project needs Good knowledge of MRP system Good to have (desirable): Good knowledge of SAP environment

IT Business Solutions Manager - Global Product Innovation | Job DetailsIT Business Solutions Manager - Global Product InnovationHybrid-with at least 3 days out of 5 per week onsite at our Quedgeley officesSalary to be discussed on application + excellent benefits including car cash allowance, company bonus, private health care and generous pension schemeThe Kohler EMEA IT function partners with a diverse portfolio of businesses across the UK, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, as well as Kohler’s Global Product Innovation (GPI) teams.The EMEA IT team is responsible for delivering business-facing technology solutions, supporting day-to-day operations, and driving digital and technology-enabled transformation across a complex and varied landscape of markets, functions, and brands.Within EMEA IT, Business Solutions Managers (BSMs) act as the primary interface between the business and IT, working closely with stakeholders to shape demand, prioritise initiatives, and deliver value through technology.Global Product Innovation (GPI) represents a critical and high-impact area for Kohler, focused on product development, innovation and delivering differentiated customer value. The nature of demand within GPI often spans early-stage ideation through to scaled delivery, requiring close alignment between business ambition and technology capability.This BSM role is responsible for partnering directly with GPI stakeholders to shape, prioritise and deliver technology-enabled innovation. Working across Enterprise IT teams and the broader EMEA IT function, the BSM will operate in a highly collaborative, matrixed environment to ensure that innovation initiatives are effectively translated into scalable, integrated and value-driven solutions.Role PurposeThe Business Solutions Manager, Global Product Innovation (GPI), is a senior IT leadership role responsible for partnering with the GPI organisation to ensure technology is effectively embedded within product innovation and development initiatives to deliver measurable business outcomes. Working closely with business, product and delivery teams, this role provides end-to-end accountability for aligning innovation priorities with technology strategy, architecture and execution.Focused on high-value and strategically important initiatives, the role ensures that opportunities are clearly defined, prioritised and delivered with strong alignment to enterprise standards and capabilities. The BSM acts as the primary IT point of accountability for GPI, working across Regional IT and Enterprise teams to translate innovation ambition into scalable, integrated and value-driven technology solutions.Core Accountabilities1. Business Partnership & Relationship Ownership· Acts as the primary IT point of accountability for assigned business areas, owning the overall health and effectiveness of the business–IT relationship.· Embeds with senior business leadership as a trusted advisor, contributing to business strategy discussions and representing IT perspectives.2. Technology Strategy & Roadmap Ownership· Accountable for creation, maintenance and communication of a clear, prioritised multi‑year technology roadmap aligned to business strategy, enterprise architecture standards and delivery capacity.· Translates business strategy into coherent capability roadmaps spanning digital, ERP, data, AI, commercial and operational platforms.3. Demand Shaping & Prioritisation· Leads the shaping, constructive challenge and prioritization of new business demand, ensuring focus on initiatives that deliver the greatest business value.· Partners with business leaders, Enterprise Architecture and PMO to sequence demand based on value, dependencies, risk and capacity.4. End‑to‑End Ownership of Business Outcomes· Accountable for ensuring that approved technology initiatives deliver their intended business outcomes and benefits.· Works across business, delivery and operational teams to proactively identify risks, remove blockers and address issues that threaten value realisation.5. Portfolio Oversight, Risk & Issue Escalation· Provides end‑to‑end oversight of the business technology portfolio.· Owns escalation and resolution of portfolio‑level risks, issues and dependencies affecting business outcomes.· Ensures senior stakeholders have transparent, accurate views of progress, trade‑offs and decisions required.6. Operational Accountability & Service Performance Visibility· Accountable for ensuring business stakeholders have visibility of IT operational performance, service health, risks and impacts.· Works with Service Management, vendors and platform teams to prioritise, escalate and resolve high‑impact or recurring operational issues.7. Investment, Business Case & Value Management· Partners with business and finance teams to shape technology investment cases, articulate expected value and agree success measures.· Tracks and reports on benefits realisation for major initiatives to ensure value commitments are met.8. Vendor & Partner Management· Manages key technology and service partner relationships relevant to the portfolio.· Ensures vendors deliver against contractual, value and roadmap expectations and contribute to innovation and ‘art of the possible’ discussions.Leadership & People Responsibilities· Acts as a senior leader within a matrixed delivery model, working closely with Business Analysts, Architects, Project Managers and other IT specialists across Business Partnering, delivery and platform teams.· Sets clear direction aligned to the technology roadmap and agreed business outcomes, influencing and aligning cross‑functional teams· Leads through influence and collaboration, providing coaching and informal feedback to matrix team members and partnering with functional line managers to support effective delivery and development.Skills/RequirementsProven experience (typically 8-12+ years) in IT, Digital or Technology roles, with a strong track record of delivering business-facing technology solutions in close partnership with business stakeholdersDemonstrated ability to operate as a trusted business partner, building credibility and working closely with stakeholders to understand priorities, shape demand and deliver meaningful outcomesExperience developing and maintaining technology strategies and roadmaps, translating business direction into clear, prioritised and actionable technology capabilitiesStrong experience owning or contributing to end-to-end delivery of initiatives, ensuring alignment across business, architecture, delivery and operational teams, and driving through to realised business valueCommercially minded, with the ability to evaluate and articulate business value, supporting prioritisation and ensuring outcomes are aligned to business objectivesProven ability to operate effectively in complex, evolving environments, where priorities may not always be fully defined and require active shaping and alignmentAbility to build strong relationships and influence stakeholders across business, IT and external partners, driving alignment and progress within a matrixed organisationExperience providing oversight of technology portfolios, including identifying and managing risks, issues and dependencies, and ensuring transparency and timely escalation where requiredStrong understanding of IT service and delivery models, with the ability to engage effectively across both change and operational contexts, including supporting the business during high-impact incidents and service issuesExperience working with external vendors and partners, ensuring delivery quality and alignment to expected outcomesExperience working in product-oriented, innovation or R&D-led environments, with an understanding of how technology supports product development, innovation pipelines or experimentation, is advantageousWe can offer you a lot in return!We empower each associate to #BecomeMoreAtKohler with a competitive total rewards package to support your health and wellbeing, access to career growth and development opportunities, a diverse and inclusive workplace, and a strong culture of innovation. With a genuine commitment to creating better tomorrows, we’re driving meaningful change in our mission to help people live gracious, healthy, and sustainable lives.About UsAt our EMEA Corporate Services we support Kohler businesses in our region, we have an excellent team of dedicated associates focused on delivering exceptional customer service and ensuring every interaction is a genuine, positive and rewarding experience for both our internal and external customers. We represent the Corporate Functions found in Kohler, Wisconsin here in the EMEA region – Finance, Tax, IT, Internal Audit, Procurement, Regional Operations for Global Shared Services, Environment Health & Safety, Legal, & HR. We all pride ourselves on adding value to the Kohler businesses we support in the region and work closely with our Kohler Corporate colleagues in Wisconsin on global initiatives and projects.Beyond the competitive benefits and compensation, Kohler proudly offers a rich history, steeped in creativity and a commitment to our associates and communities. We invite you to learn more about our culture and company at Kohler is an equal opportunity employer. It is Kohler’s policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified personnel in all job classifications without regard to gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status or race. If, as an individual with a disability, you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact the HR department through talentacquisitionuk@kohler.comNote for Recruitment Agencies – the Kohler Talent Acquisition team is responsible for managing all current vacancies through direct hiring and referrals wherever possible. We do work with recruitment agencies and where we require external support, we will formally release those vacancies to the agencies on our Preferred Supplier List deemed best placed to assist us. Speculative CVs sent by any agency to Kohler Co. without a specific request by our Talent Acquisition Team will not be accepted and with no introduction fee applicable. #LI-RJ1#LI-hybrid

IT Business Solutions Manager - EMEA & Wellness | Job DetailsIT Business Solutions Manager - EMEA & WellnessHybrid-with at least 3 days out of 5 per week onsite at our Quedgeley officesSalary to be discussed on application + excellent benefits including car cash allowance, company bonus, private health care and generous pension schemeThe Kohler EMEA IT function partners with a diverse portfolio of businesses across the UK, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, as well as Kohler’s Global Product Innovation (GPI) teams.The EMEA IT team is responsible for delivering business-facing technology solutions, supporting day-to-day operations, and driving digital and technology-enabled transformation across a complex and varied landscape of markets, functions, and brands.Within EMEA IT, Business Solutions Managers (BSMs) act as the primary interface between the business and IT, working closely with stakeholders to shape demand, prioritise initiatives, and deliver value through technology.The EMEA & Wellness business portfolio spans multiple markets, brands and business models, with varying levels of technology maturity, operational complexity and demand. This creates a significant opportunity to improve alignment, consistency and value delivery through stronger integration of business and IT.This BSM role is responsible for partnering directly with business stakeholders across this portfolio to shape, prioritise and deliver technology solutions that support both day-to-day operations and longer-term strategic outcomes. Working closely with Regional IT and Enterprise teams, the BSM will operate within a highly collaborative, matrixed environment to drive aligned, scalable and effective delivery across the region.Role PurposeThe Business Solutions Manager, EMEA & Wellness, is a senior IT leadership role responsible for leading the business–IT relationship across a diverse portfolio of regional businesses, including France, the Middle East and Kohler Wellness. Operating within a highly distributed and evolving landscape, this role ensures that business priorities are clearly understood, translated into actionable technology roadmaps, and delivered through to measurable outcomes.This role plays a critical part in strengthening regional integration—bringing consistency, visibility and prioritisation across markets with differing levels of maturity. Acting as the primary IT point of accountability for the business, the BSM works in close partnership with Regional IT and Enterprise teams to ensure solutions are aligned, scalable and effectively delivered. The role partners closely with business leadership to align local needs with enterprise strategy, improve service performance and ensure that technology investment delivers meaningful business value.Core Accountabilities1. Business Partnership & Relationship OwnershipActs as the primary IT point of accountability for assigned business areas, owning the overall health and effectiveness of the business–IT relationship.Embeds with senior business leadership as a trusted advisor, contributing to business strategy discussions and representing IT perspectives.2. Technology Strategy & Roadmap OwnershipAccountable for creation, maintenance and communication of a clear, prioritised multi‑year technology roadmap aligned to business strategy, enterprise architecture standards and delivery capacity.Translates business strategy into coherent capability roadmaps spanning digital, ERP, data, AI, commercial and operational platforms.3. Demand Shaping & PrioritisationLeads the shaping, constructive challenge and prioritization of new business demand, ensuring focus on initiatives that deliver the greatest business value.Partners with business leaders, Enterprise Architecture and PMO to sequence demand based on value, dependencies, risk and capacity.4. End‑to‑End Ownership of Business OutcomesAccountable for ensuring that approved technology initiatives deliver their intended business outcomes and benefits.Works across business, delivery and operational teams to proactively identify risks, remove blockers and address issues that threaten value realisation.5. Portfolio Oversight, Risk & Issue EscalationProvides end‑to‑end oversight of the business technology portfolio.Owns escalation and resolution of portfolio‑level risks, issues and dependencies affecting business outcomes.Ensures senior stakeholders have transparent, accurate views of progress, trade‑offs and decisions required.6. Operational Accountability & Service Performance VisibilityAccountable for ensuring business stakeholders have visibility of IT operational performance, service health, risks and impacts.Works with Service Management, vendors and platform teams to prioritise, escalate and resolve high‑impact or recurring operational issues.7. Investment, Business Case & Value ManagementPartners with business and finance teams to shape technology investment cases, articulate expected value and agree success measures.Tracks and reports on benefits realisation for major initiatives to ensure value commitments are met.8. Vendor & Partner ManagementManages key technology and service partner relationships relevant to the portfolio.Ensures vendors deliver against contractual, value and roadmap expectations and contribute to innovation and ‘art of the possible’ discussions.Leadership & People Responsibilities Acts as a senior leader within a matrixed delivery model, working closely with Business Analysts, Architects, Project Managers and other IT specialists across Business Partnering, delivery and platform teams.Sets clear direction aligned to the technology roadmap and agreed business outcomes, influencing and aligning cross‑functional teams Leads through influence and collaboration, providing coaching and informal feedback to matrix team members and partnering with functional line managers to support effective delivery and development.Skills/RequirementsProven experience (typically 8–12+ years) in IT, Digital or Technology roles, with a strong track record of delivering business-facing technology solutions in close partnership with business stakeholdersDemonstrated ability to operate as a trusted business partner, building credibility and working closely with stakeholders to understand priorities, shape demand and deliver meaningful outcomesExperience developing and maintaining technology strategies and roadmaps, translating business direction into clear, prioritised and actionable technology capabilitiesStrong experience owning or contributing to end-to-end delivery of initiatives, ensuring alignment across business, architecture, delivery and operational teams, and driving through to realised business valueCommercially minded, with the ability to evaluate and articulate business value, supporting prioritisation and ensuring outcomes are aligned to business objectivesProven ability to operate effectively in complex, evolving environments, including across multiple markets, business units or functions with differing levels of maturityAbility to build strong relationships and influence stakeholders across business, IT and external partners, driving alignment and progress within a matrixed organisationExperience providing oversight of technology portfolios, including identifying and managing risks, issues and dependencies, and ensuring transparency and timely escalation where requiredStrong understanding of IT service and delivery models, with the ability to engage effectively across both change and operational contexts, including supporting the business during high-impact incidents and service issuesExperience working with external vendors and partners, ensuring delivery quality and alignment to expected outcomesExperienceworking across geographically distributed or multi-market business environments, with an understanding of varying business models, regulatory considerations and operational complexity, is advantageousWe can offer you a lot in return!We empower each associate to #BecomeMoreAtKohler with a competitive total rewards package to support your health and wellbeing, access to career growth and development opportunities, a diverse and inclusive workplace, and a strong culture of innovation. With a genuine commitment to creating better tomorrows, we’re driving meaningful change in our mission to help people live gracious, healthy, and sustainable lives.About UsAt our EMEA Corporate Services we support Kohler businesses in our region, we have an excellent team of dedicated associates focused on delivering exceptional customer service and ensuring every interaction is a genuine, positive and rewarding experience for both our internal and external customers. We represent the Corporate Functions found in Kohler, Wisconsin here in the EMEA region – Finance, Tax, IT, Internal Audit, Procurement, Regional Operations for Global Shared Services, Environment Health & Safety, Legal, & HR. We all pride ourselves on adding value to the Kohler businesses we support in the region and work closely with our Kohler Corporate colleagues in Wisconsin on global initiatives and projects.Beyond the competitive benefits and compensation, Kohler proudly offers a rich history, steeped in creativity and a commitment to our associates and communities. We invite you to learn more about our culture and company at Kohler is an equal opportunity employer. It is Kohler’s policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified personnel in all job classifications without regard to gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status or race. If, as an individual with a disability, you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact the HR department through talentacquisitionuk@kohler.comNote for Recruitment Agencies – the Kohler Talent Acquisition team is responsible for managing all current vacancies through direct hiring and referrals wherever possible. We do work with recruitment agencies and where we require external support, we will formally release those vacancies to the agencies on our Preferred Supplier List deemed best placed to assist us. Speculative CVs sent by any agency to Kohler Co. without a specific request by our Talent Acquisition Team will not be accepted and with no introduction fee applicable. #LI-RJ1#LI-hybrid

Are you detail‑driven, organised and confident working with data? Do you enjoy turning messy spreadsheets into clean, accurate information that others can rely on? If you’re looking for a role where you can take ownership, support multiple teams and play a key part in keeping our product data accurate and customer‑ready this could be the perfect next step.We’re looking for a Product Data Administrator to join our Product team at our Gloucester HQ. You’ll be responsible for creating, maintaining and improving product data across our internal systems and all BiGDUG sales channels. Working closely with Category Managers and teams across the business, you’ll make sure our product information is always up to date, accurate and presented in a way that helps customers make confident buying decisions.This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with data, has strong attention to detail and wants to grow their skills in a fast‑moving, supportive environment.What you’ll be doingNew Product SetupCreate new products in our management system using data provided by Category Managers.Manipulate and format spreadsheet data ready for upload.Edit and prepare product images using Photoshop.Upload new products across BiGDUG and other branded websites.Keep product information accurate throughout the product lifecycle — including images, pricing, descriptions and specifications.Update supplier prices, lead times and stock‑related data such as order quantities and commodity codes.Extract and present sales data to support Category Managers with supplier meetings and product performance reviews.What we’re looking forStrong Excel skills and excellent attention to detail.Comfortable working with large datasets and spreadsheets.Highly organised with the ability to prioritise tasks and manage deadlines.Confident communicator who can work with multiple teams.A proactive mindset and willingness to learn new systems and processes.Experience with Photoshop is beneficial (but training can be provided).What we can offer you40 hours per week, Monday–FridayFriendly, supportive team environmentOpportunities to grow your skills within the Product functionFlexible/hybrid workingCompetitive salaryCompany bonus schemeContributory pension23 days’ holiday + bank holidays + your birthday offPerkbox rewards platformEmployee Assistance ProgrammeLife assurancePrivate GP accessStaff discount for you, friends & familyTickets to Gloucester Rugby matches in the BiGDUG boxIf you’re ready to take ownership of our product data and help us deliver a best‑in‑class online experience, we’d love to hear from you.SummaryLocation: UK - Gloucester - Riga Wharf, 380 Bristol RoadType: Full time

Job ID: 01861169Posted: Posted 9 Days AgoStart Date: 2026-08-05Location: Winnersh, Wokingham; Glenrothes, Fife; Gloucester, South Gloucestershire; Manchester, Lancashire; Harlow, Essex; Livingston, West LothianCountry: United KingdomTime Type: Full timeDate Posted:2026-08-05 Country:United Kingdom Location:Winnersh, Wokingham Position Role Type:HybridLearning Management System Administrator Location: WinnershPermanentBenefits:: Competitive salaryContributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution)6 times salary ‘Life Assurance’ with pension25 days holiday (increasing with service) + statutory public holidays, plus opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days (37hr)Company bonus scheme (discretionary)Flexible Benefits scheme with extensive salary sacrifice schemes, including Health Cashplan, Dental, and Cycle to Work amongst othersEnhanced sick payEnhanced family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity & shared parental leaveWork Culture37hr working week, although hours may vary depending on role, job requirement or site-specific arrangements.Early 1.30pm finish Friday, start your weekend early!Remote, hybrid and site based working opportunities, dependant on your needs and the requirements of the role.Up to 5 paid days volunteering each year.Flexible working culture focused on output, with more formal flexible working arrangements on request (assessed subject to role) - please highlight any requests to the Talent Acquisition team.About usAt Raytheon UK, we take immense pride in being a leader in defence and aerospace technology. As an employer, we are dedicated to fuelling innovation, nurturing talent, and fostering a culture of excellence.As a leading defence and aerospace company operating across the United Kingdom, Raytheon UK helps to solve our customers’ toughest challenges. We are a major supplier to the UK government and customers around the globe, providing defence solutions across all domains: land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. We also provide digital and training transformation solutions to commercial and military customers.With circa 2000 employees and major facilities operating throughout the UK including Broughton (Wales), Livingston and Glenrothes (Scotland), and Harlow, Gloucester, and Manchester (England); we are committed to investing in British careers and technology development.Through advanced technology and our people’s expertise, our Training Transformation Services is modernising what’s possible in the training and preparation of our armed forces. With a real blended approach to learning and using the latest innovative systems and technology, we ensure our service men and women really are prepared for any situation.Role & ResponsibilitiesThe LMS Administrator will work with the Courseware and Media Teams to test the performance of training materials as they would be delivered in the live, customer environment. Using Moodle, the ideal candidate will manage and optimise the platform to ensure its smooth operation and identify any technical or content issues to be rectified.ResponsibilitiesConfiguration and maintenance of the LMS platform to ensure optimal performance and reliability.Manage user accounts, permissions and access levels to maintain security and appropriate access.Upload and organise training content and course materials to provide seamless learning experiences.Monitor system performance and troubleshoot technical issues.Generate reports on performance and system usage.Ensure data security and compliance with organisational standards.Provide technical support to users.Collaboration with training teams, IT and other stakeholders.Required experienceProven experience with LMS platforms (ideally, Moodle)Strong technical and troubleshooting skillsExcellent communication skillsProficiency in data management and reportingUnderstanding of e-learning best practicesDesirable experienceCertification in LMS administrationExperience with SCORMExperience with adult learning theories and learning content standardsKnowledge of instructional design principlesKnowledge of DSATKnowledge of Jira.RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.#LI-LB1 RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Privacy Policy and Terms:Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms

Job ID: 01863652Posted: Posted YesterdayStart Date: 2026-08-13Location: Winnersh, Wokingham; Gloucester, South Gloucestershire; Manchester, Lancashire; Harlow, EssexCountry: United KingdomTime Type: Full timeDate Posted:2026-08-13 Country:United Kingdom Location:Winnersh, Wokingham Position Role Type:UnspecifiedTraining Transformation Services (TTS) Chief Technological Officer (CTO) Locations: Flexible, with regular travel to South Coast Benefits:: Competitive salaryContributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution)6 times salary ‘Life Assurance’ with pension25 days holiday (increasing with service) + statutory public holidays, plus opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days (37hr)Company bonus scheme (discretionary)Flexible Benefits scheme with extensive salary sacrifice schemes, including Health Cashplan, Dental, and Cycle to Work amongst othersEnhanced sick payEnhanced family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity & shared parental leaveWork Culture37hr working week, although hours may vary depending on role, job requirement or site-specific arrangements.Early 1.30pm finish Friday, start your weekend early!Remote, hybrid and site based working opportunities, dependant on your needs and the requirements of the role.Up to 5 paid days volunteering each year.Flexible working culture focused on output, with more formal flexible working arrangements on request (assessed subject to role) - please highlight any requests to the Talent Acquisition team.About usAt Raytheon UK, we take immense pride in being a leader in defence and aerospace technology. As an employer, we are dedicated to fuelling innovation, nurturing talent, and fostering a culture of excellence.As a leading defence and aerospace company operating across the United Kingdom, Raytheon UK helps to solve our customers’ toughest challenges. We are a major supplier to the UK government and customers around the globe, providing defence solutions across all domains: land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. We also provide digital and training transformation solutions to commercial and military customers.With circa 2000 employees and major facilities operating throughout the UK including Broughton (Wales), Livingston and Glenrothes (Scotland), and Harlow, Gloucester, and Manchester (England); we are committed to investing in British careers and technology development.Through advanced technology and our people’s expertise, our Training Transformation Services is modernising what’s possible in the training and preparation of our armed forces. With a real blended approach to learning and using the latest innovative systems and technology, we ensure our service men and women really are prepared for any situation.Role & ResponsibilitiesThe Chief Technology Officer (CLTO) is responsible for defining Raytheon UK's Technology Roadmaps to enhance training transformation and training outcomes across the TTS portfolio. Programme delivery authority remains with programme engineering and delivery organisations. Reporting to the Raytheon UK Chief Technology Officer and the Training Transformation Services Head of Mission Area, the CTO will work closely with the TTS Head of Requirements & Capability (BD) and the TTS Engineering Delivery Lead. The role requires expertise in learning innovation, digital technologies and defence capability to create differentiated solutions for defence and government. The CTO will provide thought leadership in the application of advanced learning science and emerging technologies, including Artificial Intelligence, Extended Reality, simulation, digital twins, data analytics and cloud-based learning environments. The role will help shape future capability roadmaps, support customer engagement activities and ensure Raytheon remains at the forefront of modern training transformation. The CTO will support new business growth, capability development and programme delivery teams. The successful candidate will aid the identification and creation of innovative learning solutions that improve operational readiness, workforce performance and mission effectiveness for customers in the UK and internationally. This high-profile role is to provide technical direction to the TTS Mission area, support to the TTS Mission Area lead, and the Requirements and Capability (BD) function. The Mission area is growing and requires a technical lead able to help build solutions and capture future business. The role requires a strong blend of technical knowledge, strategic planning, and leadership abilities. This role sits alongside a Programme Engineering Manager, responsible for contracted deliverables. ResponsibilitiesDefine and implement the technology strategy and roadmap for JSP 822 DSAT compliant Defence and Government training programs, ensuring alignment with broader MoD training goals and operational objectives. Provide appropriate expertise in non-MoD markets. Define next-generation learning solutions, integrating evidence-based learning methodologies with emerging technologies. Shape customer training transformation strategies and influence future capability requirements across Defence and Government markets. Develop strategic partnerships with industry, academia and technology providers to accelerate innovation and market differentiation. Develop and maintain technology roadmaps for learning platforms, digital learning environments and synthetic training solutions, ensuring scalability, interoperability and security. Act as a senior learning and technology adviser to customers, providing thought leadership on capability, training transformation and future learning architectures. Support business growth and the R&C team through customer engagement, opportunity development, capture activities and bid support, helping to shape innovative and differentiated training solutions. Support the Mission Area to develop business strategy and business development in the capture of large training design programmes in the UK and worldwide. Recommend technology investment priorities and capability development opportunities to support long-term growth and competitive advantage. Maintain a technology horizon scanning process of candidate capabilities, lead innovation activities including horizon scanning, technology assessment, research programmes, defining prototypes and proof-of-concept demonstrators. Collaborate with training design/media teams and wider functions to ensure training content is deliverable, engaging, interactive, and aligned with learning objectives. Engage with our supply chain/external vendors and technology partners to source, evaluate, and implement third-party training solutions as needed. Drive a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring that training programs are regularly reviewed, updated, and refined to meet evolving operational needs. Specialise in individual training, with an appreciation of collective training Liaise with the lead technical roles on the adjacent but separate Omnia ACTS delivery. Delegate work packages to the team and manage progression of delivery in a high performing team environment. Act as the technical design Authority for new business proposals working alongside other functions such as project management, commercial and supply chain to produce cohesive and winning solutions. Demonstrable experience in simulation and synthetics, including a working knowledge of JSP939 and experience in requirements setting for simulation, synthetics and safety, and subsequent integration into a learning environment. Experience in implementing Learning management Systems and an understanding of virtual learning environmentsContribute to Raytheon UK's intellectual property, future offerings and strategic technology within the learning and training domain. Required experienceDemonstrable experience in a Training Design setting.Proven ability to develop technology strategies, roadmaps and business cases that support organisational and customer transformation objectives. Strong understanding of learning science, adult learning principles and modern instructional design methodologies. Experience applying emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Adaptive Learning, Extended Reality (VR, AR and MR), simulation, synthetic environments and digital twins to learning and capability challenges.Experience working directly with military, government or regulated-sector customers, with an understanding of operational capability development and training requirementsFamiliarity with Experiential learning techniquesStrong customer engagement and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build credibility and influence senior leaders across customer and industry organisations. Understanding of cybersecurity, information assurance and interoperability considerations associated with defence and government technology environments. Familiarity with Synthetic training environmentsDemonstrable understanding of AI/ML, Generative AI, agentic systems, analytics and knowledge-centric architectures (including RAG) and their application to defence training transformation.Data Analytics techniquesLLM and RAG exploitation to optimise processes and maintenance operationsFamiliarity with simulation technologies and modelling environments (e.g. Matlab/Simulink). ) Familiarity with JSP 822 DSAT & JSP 939Eligible to obtain and maintain UK Security Clearance (SC), with the ability to obtain Developed Vetting (DV) clearance if required. RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.#LI-LB1 RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. 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💷Salary: £56,370 - £63,629 per annum (Appointments made within this range based on relevant experience and internal salary alignment) 📍Location: Cheltenham & Gloucester Hospitals (Cross-site) 📅 Interim appointment for a minimum of 6 months Gloucestershire Managed Services (GMS) is seeking an experienced and dynamic Interim Head of Catering to lead Catering and Retail Services across our hospital sites. This senior leadership role is responsible for delivering safe, high-quality and customer-focused catering services for patients, staff and visitors, while driving service improvement, workforce development, financial performance and regulatory compliance. 👤 We’re looking for someone with: ✅ Significant experience leading catering, hospitality or food service operations within a large, complex organisation ✅ Strong leadership, people management and change management experience ✅ Advanced Food Hygiene (Level 4 Food Safety) and HACCP Level 3 qualifications ✅ Experience operating within a regulated, budget-controlled environment with responsibility for financial performance and resource management ✅ Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills 🔍 What you’ll do: • Lead Catering and Retail Services across GMS, • Drive service improvement and transformation, • Ensure compliance with food safety, nutritional and quality standards, • Develop and support motivated and engaged teams, • Manage budgets, resources and supplier relationships to deliver sustainable value-for-money services within a publicly funded healthcare environment, • Work collaboratively with clinical and operational colleagues, • Contribute as a member of the GMS Senior Management Team 🌟 Why GMS? ✅ Lead an essential service that directly supports patient care and experience ✅ Drive service improvement and innovation across Catering and Retail Services ✅ Work alongside senior operational and clinical leaders ✅ Influence service delivery across one of the region’s largest healthcare organisations ✅ Generous annual leave, pension, flexible benefits and wellbeing support ⚠️ Important Information This post is employed by Gloucestershire Managed Services (GMS), a wholly owned subsidiary of Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The role is not covered by NHS Agenda for Change (AfC) Terms and Conditions. GMS Terms and Conditions of Employment apply. A summary of GMS Terms & Conditions can be provided on request. If you’re an experienced catering leader who is passionate about delivering high-quality services that make a real difference to patient care and experience, we’d love to hear from you. Join GMS and help shape the future of Catering Services across Gloucestershire. #CateringManagement #HospitalityManagement #FacilitiesManagement #HealthcareLeadership #InterimLeadership #FoodServices #GloucestershireJobs #Leadership #HealthcareCareers

New Contract Opportunity available with a leading National Security Organisation for an eDV cleared Data Engineer in Gloucester • Gloucester location – full time on site when required, • Must hold active Enhanced DV Clearance (West), • Circa £700 p/d inside IR35, • Experience in Data Pipelines, ETL processing, Data Integration, Apache, SQL/NoSQL Who Are We? Our client is a trusted and growing supplier to the National Security sector, delivering mission-critical solutions that help keep the nation safe, secure, and prosperous. You’ll work with cutting-edge technologies, including AI/Data Science, Cyber, Cloud, DevOps/SRE, and Platform Engineering. They have long-term contracts secured across the latest customer framework and are set for significant growth. What will the Data Engineer be Doing? You will develop mission-critical data solutions and manage pipelines that transform diverse data sources into valuable insights for our client’s National Security customers. You will collaborate with clients to solve complex challenges, utilising distributed computing techniques to handle large-scale, real-time, and unstructured data. Responsibilities include: • Design and develop data pipelines, including ingestion, orchestration, and ETL processing (e.g., NiFi)., • Ensure data consistency, quality, and security across all processes., • Create and maintain database schemas and data models., • Integrate and enrich data from diverse sources, maintaining data integrity., • Maintain and enhance existing architectural components such as Data Ingest and Data Stores., • Troubleshoot and diagnose issues within integrated (enriched) data systems., • Collaborate with the scrum team to decompose user requirements into epics and stories., • Write clean, secure, and reusable code following a test-driven development approach., • Monitor system performance and implement updates to maintain optimal operation. The Data Engineer Should Have: • Active eDV clearance (West), • Willingness to work full-time on-site in Gloucester when required. Required technical experience in the following: • Apache Kafka, • Apache NiFI, • SQL and noSQL databases (e.g. MongoDB), • ETL processing languages such as Groovy, Python or Java Desirable skills: • Java, • Docker, • Kubernetes, • Grafana / Prometheus, • Integration / debugging, • Understanding complex system architectures To be Considered: Please either apply by clicking online or emailing me directly to henry.clay-davies@searchability.com. For further information please call me on 0161 416 6800 / 07719065951 - I can make myself available outside of normal working hours to suit from 7am until 10pm. If unavailable, please leave a message and either myself or one of my colleagues will respond. By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process & submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only. Also feel free to follow me on Twitter @SearchableHenry or connect with me on LinkedIn, just search Henry Clay-Davies (searchability). I look forward to hearing from you. KEY SKILLS: DATA ENGINEER / DATA ENGINEERING / DEFENCE / NATIONAL SECURITY / DATA STRATEGY / DATA PIPELINES / DATA GOVERNANCE / SQL / NOSQL / APACHE / NIFI / KAFKA / ETL / GLOUCESTER / DV / SECURITY CLEARED / DV CLEARANCE

Handley James are proud to be partnering with a well-established SME manufacturer, renowned for delivering high-quality bespoke products. As a result of continued growth, they are now looking to appoint a Senior Buyer to further strengthen their purchasing team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is looking to join a well-established SME and make a real difference to the business. As Senior Buyer, you will be responsible for leading key purchasing projects. You will take full responsibility for: • The management of key commodities and purchasing strategies, • Balancing strategic purchasing with transactional elements, • Managing a Global supply base, • Leading purchasing projects An experienced Buyer or Senior Buyer it is essential that you have experience in a manufacturer and ideally an SME. You will be experienced in supplier management, supplier negotiation and cost down initiatives. You will be open to continued development and support as well as have the confidence to drive your own initiatives. Experience in commodity management and or market analysis would be a distinct advantage. This is an excellent opportunity for someone to join an established, secure and growing manufacturer in order to further support their progression. This role offers a very competitive basic salary of up to £50,000 and an excellent holiday entitlement of 25 days plus bank holidays plus Christmas Shutdown in addition to the 25. This is an opportunity with a growing manufacturer, so progression is available.

Housing Estates Officer (EO) Location: innsworth, GL3 1EP Pay Rate £15.96 per hour First 2 weeks training requires full office attendance; then hybrid working (approx. 60% office / 2 days home) Training may be ongoing and travel to other locations may be required DBS clearance is required (Costs covered by the hiring process) Assignment runs until 31/03/27 with possibility of extension CIOH Certificate of Housing (or similar) is desirable. Holidays during the first 2 weeks of training cannot be accommodated If you're someone who enjoys variety, strong standards, and making sure services land properly for the people who rely on them, this could be a great match. Our Client, within the MOD, is looking for an EO Housing Estates Officer to help validate and authorise key housing activities-supporting consistent delivery and quality across an allocated portfolio. What you'll be doing: Own the 'family experience' for an allocated housing portfolio, including occupant monitoring of non-SFA and SSFA Conduct patch/ground monitoring to ensure standards are met (including PFI where relevant) Manage assurance and quality checks, including timely handling and management of complaints (level 2) Undertake assurance checks on service levels and quality of work provided by suppliers Manage an allocated IMS case to agreed standards Help deliver additional services (including IRL/SONS/VOIDS) within delegation and timeframes Validate and authorise time reliefs within approved limits Carry out handovers as requested to ensure the right service delivery for families Attend relevant stakeholder engagement events and proactively escalate where standards are not met What you'll bring: A confident, organised approach to validation, monitoring and authorisation A strong commitment to compliance and mandatory requirements (including inspection and training expectations) The ability to build effective working relationships with teams and stakeholders A customer-first mindset with a drive to improve outcomes for families Comfort working with case/portfolio responsibilities while maintaining agreed standards Self-motivation to identify and complete relevant training and development to grow capability in-role Ready to bring structure, standards and care to housing delivery? Apply now-our Client will be in touch to discuss next steps. Brook Street is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all candidates who are veterans or spouses/partners of military personnel, and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. As a Disability Confident Leader, and holder of the Gold Award status from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, Brook Street, as a supplier to the Public Sector Resourcing Framework (PSR), will offer you a guaranteed interview with a PSR Sourcer. Should you identify as a candidate with a disability and/or as a veteran or spouse/partner of military personnel and meet all the essential criteria for the role, we encourage you to reach out to us via the Brook Street website. Here you will find a link to register your interest and state the role that you are interested in. We are committed to engaging with you. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates/military spouses/partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, Brook Street will interview the best candidates from within that group. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are only able to contact candidates who have been selected to progress to the next stage of the recruitment process. If you have not heard from us within 1 week of your application, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion. We encourage you to keep an eye on our current vacancies and welcome applications for any future roles that match your skills and experience. If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website. TPBN1_UKTJ

hackajob is partnering directly with Raytheon UK to hire for this role. If you want to know about the requirements for this role, read on for all the relevant information. Date Posted: 2026-08-13 Country: United Kingdom Location: Gloucester, South Gloucestershire Position Role Type: Onsite Principal Software Engineer Location: Gloucester Permanent Onsite/Hybrid (min 3 days a week on site) Due to the interesting work we do and the sector this team is working in, we require all candidates to be willing and eligible to hold SC and eDV clearance. About us At Raytheon UK, we take immense pride in being a leader in defence and aerospace technology. As an employer, we are dedicated to fuelling innovation, nurturing talent, and fostering a culture of excellence. As a leading defence and aerospace company operating across the United Kingdom, Raytheon UK helps to solve our customers' toughest challenges. We are a major supplier to the UK government and customers around the globe, providing defence solutions across all domains: land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. We also provide digital and training transformation solutions to commercial and military customers. With circa 2000 employees and major facilities operating throughout the UK including Broughton (Wales), Livingston and Glenrothes (Scotland), and Harlow, Gloucester, and Manchester (England); we are committed to investing in British careers and technology development. Cyber Our National Security Cyber business delivers mission-critical solutions that safeguard our national security 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Working in a mature, agile environment, our SCRUM teams work synchronously with our customers to solve some of the toughest digital challenges faced in the world today. Role & Responsibilities Design and build software using industry best practice Collaborate with stakeholders and other engineers Contribute to the completion of milestones associated with your project Contribute to continuous improvement within your team Collaborate with your peers on technical direction within your team Required experience Core Software Engineering such as: JavaScript frameworks (React, NextJS), TypeScript, Python or Java REST API development / OpenAPI / Swagger Cloud services (AWS or Azure) Containerisation & Orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift) Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible) Relational Databases (e.g. PostgreSQL) Elasticsearch / Opensearch Unit testing and automation / Testing frameworks (e.g. Mocha, Jest, Cypress) Experience working in an Agile delivery team We appreciate you may not be an expert in every area above - we can support with training and development in some areas! Please do make an application and we will identify where we can best support your growth specific to your application. Benefits: £: Competitive salary Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution) 6 times salary 'Life Assurance' with pension 25 days holiday (increasing with service) + statutory public holidays, plus opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days (37hr) Company bonus scheme (discretionary) Flexible Benefits scheme with extensive salary sacrifice schemes, including Health Cashplan, Dental, and Cycle to Work amongst others Enhanced sick pay Enhanced family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity & shared parental leave Work Culture 37hr working week, although hours may vary depending on role, job requirement or site-specific arrangements. Early 1.30pm finish Friday, start your weekend early! Remote, hybrid and site based working opportunities, dependant on your needs and the requirements of the role. Up to 5 paid days volunteering each year. Flexible working culture focused on output, with more formal flexible working arrangements on request (assessed subject to role) - please highlight any requests to the Talent Acquisition team. RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. xrnqpay All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms

hackajob is partnering directly with Raytheon UK to hire for this role. Date Posted: 2026-06-24 Country: United Kingdom Location: Gloucester, South Gloucestershire Position Role Type: Onsite Senior Infrastructure Engineer Gloucester Permanent, full time Onsite 5 days a week Due to the interesting work we do and the sector this team is working in, we require all candidates to currently hold eDV clearance. About us At Raytheon UK, we take immense pride in being a leader in defence and aerospace technology. As an employer, we are dedicated to fuelling innovation, nurturing talent, and fostering a culture of excellence. As a leading defence and aerospace company operating across the United Kingdom, Raytheon UK helps to solve our customers' toughest challenges. We are a major supplier to the UK government and customers around the globe, providing defence solutions across all domains: land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. We also provide digital and training transformation solutions to commercial and military customers. Cyber Our National Security Cyber business delivers mission-critical solutions that safeguard our national security 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Working in a mature, agile environment, our SCRUM teams work synchronously with our customers to solve some of the toughest digital challenges faced in the world today. Role & Responsibilities Raytheon UK have an opportunity for a Senior Infrastructure Engineer to join our teams at our Gloucester site. All candidates must already hold eDV to be eligible. As a Senior Infrastructure Engineer, you will contribute to delivering and maintaining operational systems in our many business areas and this role will be office based. Perform system administration and backup tasks Assist in the investigation and resolution of issues relating to applications, networks and services Contribute to maintenance, installation and problem resolution Researching and resolving system design issues Provide interpretation of requirements and design into the component design and implementation Required experience Experience working within an Agile / SCRUM / DevOps delivery model Experience as a Systems Engineer in software intensive programmes covering full engineering lifecycle from requirements decomposition to acceptance and customer sign off Understanding of the complexities in design and implementation of large-scale information systems Ability to take responsibility for technical aspects of a project, and to work closely with project management to deliver Linux administration and deployment Understanding of server, storage and desktop hardware Desirable experience Experience working in a Linux environment (RedHat, CentOS) Knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory, OU, User and Group Management Demonstrable experience of model-based systems architecture/engineering (e.g. MODAF, TOGAF) Knowledge of RedHat migrations Knowledge of networking health monitoring Knowledge of Concourse (writing pipelines, administering the cluster) Understanding of VMware vSphere ESXi Knowledge of Atlassian Suite Infrastructure as Code (e.g. Terraform, Ansible) Docker / Kubernetes containerisation and orchestration Elasticsearch/Kibana Cloud services (AWS or Azure) Helm charts MongoDB Experience building enterprise level web applications or services Apache Kafka Benefits: £: Competitive salary Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution) 6 times salary 'Life Assurance' with pension 25 days holiday (increasing with service) + statutory public holidays, plus opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days (37hr) Company bonus scheme (discretionary) Flexible Benefits scheme with extensive salary sacrifice schemes, including Health Cashplan, Dental, and Cycle to Work amongst others Enhanced sick pay Enhanced family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity & shared parental leave Work Culture 37hr working week, although hours may vary depending on role, job requirement or site-specific arrangements. Early 1.30pm finish Friday, start your weekend early! Remote, hybrid and site based working opportunities, dependant on your needs and the requirements of the role. Up to 5 paid days volunteering each year. Flexible working culture focused on output, with more formal flexible working arrangements on request (assessed subject to role) - please highlight any requests to the Talent Acquisition team. RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. 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Gloucester location - hybrid working when possible.Must hold active Enhanced DV Clearance (West).Competitive Salary DOE - 6% bonus, 25 days holiday, clearance bonus.Experience in Data Pipelines, ETL processing, Data Integration, Apache, SQL/NoSQL.Our client is a trusted and growing supplier to the N

Conduct internal and supplier audits. Work closely with Operations, Customers, and Suppliers to resolve quality issues.

Electrical Fitter Gloucester Up to £18.62 per Hour + Contributory Pension + 25 Days Holiday + Group Life Assurance (5x Salary) + Income Protection + Training and Development + Private Medical Insurance 9/10 Day Working Per Fortnight – Average 37 Hour Working Week Week 1 - Monday to Friday 07:15 to 16:00 OR 07:45 to 16:30 (Finish 15 Minutes Earlier on a Friday) Week 2 – Monday to Thursday Electrical Fitter required for an industry leading supplier of manufacturing machinery with a reputation of global excellence. This is a great opportunity to join a company who are truly committed to developing their staff. Within this role, you will be based at a brand-new, purpose-built facility and will be joining an expanding team. Candidates will hold previous electrical experience including panel wiring and ideally wiring machines. You will need to be able to read and interpret electrical drawings. Reporting into the Electrical Assembly Supervisor, the successful candidate will be responsible for working within a team of approximately 10 wiring electrical assemblies on company machines, in line with specifications. The Electrical Fitter Role: · Secure fix cables, looms, switches and other electrical devices to machine assemblies from electrical drawings · Fabricate and fix cable trays, trunking and conduits · Use electrical measuring equipment where necessary · Use pillar drills and...

Raytheon UK has an excellent opportunity for a Principal Subcontracts Specialist to join our team in Gloucester. This is an exciting opportunity for a SCM & Subcontracts specialist to drive execution and innovative commercial solutions across existing and new business requirements in Cyber & Intelligence and Space & ISR. Reporting directly to the Senior Manager, Contracts & Subcontracts, you will influence mission-critical outcomes while collaborating with cross-functional teams at the forefront of national security. Our teams here provide DevSecOps at scale, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, cyber and geospatial intelligence capabilities to support the defence, intelligence and cyber sectors. Collaborating with customers and suppliers to deliver secure, mission critical systems using the latest technologies and innovations. Responsibilities: Manage Subcontractors / Suppliers with moderately sized contracts with autonomy and accountability for delivery, ensuring quality and consistency in execution and alignment with business objectives. Responsible for early subcontractor identification and engagement to support new business pursuits and provide risk and opportunity analysis for early capture Participating in development of supplier Statements of Work (SOW) Management and negotiation of contracts, non-disclosure agreements and terms and conditions. Communicate effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders, including suppliers and customers, to align on policies, practices, and procedures. Manage all costs, quality, schedule, financial and technical performance requirements that are levied on the subcontractor or the product family and is required to ensure performance and support of the contract milestones of the system Works with suppliers and other stakeholders to achieve collaborative partnering and strategic relationship management to deliver value for the organisation Apply advanced knowledge of subcontracting practices to evaluate challenges faced by the programme(s)/organisation and the supply chains, taking action to mitigate risks and develop opportunities, as well as solving complex problems across multiple work areas. Required Skills & Experience: Proven experience negotiating commercial and subcontract agreements in Defence or Cyber sectors. Degree in business or equivalent professional experience. Strong communicator with a proactive, adaptable mindset. Financial acumen with the ability to translate programme data into actionable insights. Track record of driving performance and solving complex problems. Skilled in managing supplier and subcontractor relationships. Desirable Skills & Experience: Focused on outcomes, delivery, and operational excellence. Exposure to international suppliers and collaborative delivery models. Knowledge of Teaming Agreements and strategic partnerships. Benefits and Work Culture 37hr working week with early finish Fridays - start your weekend early! 25 days holiday statutory public holidays, plus opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days and up to 5 paid days volunteering 10.5% company pension contribution with 6% employee contribution Annual company bonus scheme (discretionary) 6 times salary Life Assurance with pension Flexible Benefits scheme with extensive salary sacrifice schemes, including Health Cashplan, Dental, and Cycle to Work, amongst others Enhanced sick pay Enhanced family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity & shared parental leave Snacks and cold / hot drinks provided at Gloucester site Raytheon UK We take immense pride in being a leader in defence and aerospace technology. As an employer, we are dedicated to fuelling innovation, nurturing talent, and fostering a culture of excellence. Joining our team means being part of an organisation that shapes the future of national security whilst investing in your growth and personal development. We provide a collaborative environment, abundant opportunities for professional development, and a profound sense of purpose in what we do. Together, we are not just advancing technology; we're building a community committed to safeguarding a safer and more connected world. RTX Raytheon UK is a landed company and part of the wider RTX organisation. Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, USA, but with over 180,000 employees globally across every continent, RTX provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide and comprises three industry-leading businesses - Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Supporting over 35,000 jobs across 13 UK sites, RTX is helping to drive prosperity. Each year our work contributes over £2.7bn to the UK economy and offers a wealth of opportunities to 4,000 suppliers across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. We're investing in all corners of the country, supporting 29,040 jobs in England, 3,040 in Northern Ireland, 1,900 in Scotland and 1,600 in Wales.c272c101-f45c-4783-b4a0-50ad222b87c0

SRT Marine Systems plc (SRT) is a market leader in the domain of international marine surveillance technology and systems. We are a respected, established, and an ambitious multi-national company headquartered in the UK with a global customer base. Below, you will find a complete breakdown of everything required of potential candidates, as well as how to apply Good luck. The company has a worldwide impact in the marine sector by leading the next generation of maritime domain awareness technologies "MDA", products, and systems that significantly enhance security, safety, environmental protection, and sustainability. Our customers are global and range from the largest national coast guards to individual vessel owners. SRT is an exciting company where high-quality results are rewarded. We are ambitious and constantly seek to innovate in order to deliver better products and services to our customers. We strive to make SRT a rewarding and challenging place to work, where talented, hard-working individuals have the opportunity to make a real impact across the marine industry. The role of the Lead Systems Engineer - ISR & Sensors, is to provide a blend of high-level system architecture understanding, proof-of-concept analysis and eventual installation standards and governance relating to radars, cameras, RF, VHF, and any other variations of the ISR sensor offerings across coastal towers, antenna masts, vessels, UAVs, and aircraft platforms. The Lead Systems Engineer - ISR & Sensors will own the specification, design, deployment and commissioning of the elements of SRT's core sensor project deployments. The successful operation and functioning of these core systems is as critical to project success as the core MDA product. This is a broad technical role and will require the Lead Systems Engineer - ISR & Sensors to technically lead other Engineers on the remit of the ISR sensors products not only from a design perspective but also from a deployment and training one; working with ICP and SRT training support teams. Additionally, a large part of the role will require 4th line support when needed in the solving of live system issues on a 24/7 basis where required. *Please note - the role of Lead Systems Engineer - ISR & Sensors is a hybrid working role with your "home" office being Bristol, you will also WFH and the position does require international travel in support of our customer projects (sometimes with short notice). Key Responsibilities - Lead Systems Engineer - ISR & Sensors (not exhaustive): Architecture & Technical Design Authority Serve as the Technical Design Authority for all maritime sensor and RF system integrations Ensure compliance with IALA, SOLAS, IMO and other relevant maritime regulatory standards Ensure high-level system architectures through RF performance modelling, carefully designed platform layouts, and integration strategies Lead and approve detailed design packages, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and engineering best practice Hold technical sign-off authority for all sensor and RF system integrations within MDA projects Ensure all solutions comply with contractual deliverables and long-term supportability requirements Sensor Systems Expertise & Performance Lead the integration ISR sensors across fixed sites, towers, vessels, UAVs, and aircraft Oversee mechanical, electrical, RF, and environmental design elements of multi-sensor installations and evaluate new sensors and technologies for suitability, compliance, and integration fit Develop repeatable installation solutions for known and variant platforms, ensuring complete and accurate technical data capture during surveys and configuration activities Analyse and optimise sensor coverage, RF propagation, performance limits, and environmental impacts Define and validate performance test criteria to ensure compliance and optimal behaviour within integrated MDA systems Provide expert technical guidance for installation, integration, maintenance and performance expectations Oversee proof-of-concept activities and translate results into architectural decisions Project & Cross-Team Responsibilities Input into overall project High-Level Design, collaborating with other Design Authority Architects Create Project Engineering plans to define design tasks, documentation, and dependencies Support project and engineering stakeholders by translating complex technical issues into clear risks and recommendations Identify and escalate technical risks, design gaps, and blockers early Ensure RF and sensor architectures align with infrastructure, networking, and software system requirements Review and approve installation manuals, BOMs, and as-built documentation Coordinate cross-functional engineering activities to ensure consistent, high-quality system delivery Supplier, Customer & Field Engagement Collaborate with suppliers and manufacturers during evaluation, selection, testing, and integration of sensors Represent SRT in customer workshops, surveys, design sessions, and technical reviews in the UK and overseas Visit operational sites - towers, coastal stations, vessels, aircraft, UAV platforms - to validate design, oversee installations, and support performance testing Ensure installation standards are met and correctly audited Provide guidance to engineers involved in RF, platform, and sensor-system integration Benefits Package Excellent salary and package Private health care Career Development opportunities SRT Marine Systems plc are an equal opportunity employer. xrnqpay We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Principal Software Engineer Location: Gloucester or Manchester Permanent Onsite Due to the interesting work we do and the sector this team is working in, we require all candidates to currently hold eDV clearance. About us At Raytheon UK, we take immense pride in being a leader in defence and aerospace technology. As an employer, we are dedicated to fuelling innovation, nurturing talent, and fostering a culture of excellence. As a leading defence and aerospace company operating across the United Kingdom, Raytheon UK helps to solve our customers' toughest challenges. We are a major supplier to the UK government and customers around the globe, providing defence solutions across all domains: land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. We also provide digital and training transformation solutions to commercial and military customers. With circa 2000 employees and major facilities operating throughout the UK including Broughton (Wales), Livingston and Glenrothes (Scotland), and Harlow, Gloucester, and Manchester (England); we are committed to investing in British careers and technology development. Cyber Our National Security Cyber business delivers mission-critical solutions that safeguard our national security 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Working in a mature, agile environment, our SCRUM teams work synchronously with our customers to solve some of the toughest digital challenges faced in the world today. Role & Responsibilities Design and build software using industry best practice Collaborate with stakeholders and other engineers Contribute to the completion of milestones associated with your project Contribute to continuous improvement within your team Collaborate with your peers on technical direction within your team Required experience Core Software Engineering such as: JavaScript frameworks (React, NextJS), TypeScript, Python or Java REST API development / OpenAPI / Swagger Cloud services (AWS or Azure) Containerisation & Orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift) Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible) Relational Databases (e.g. PostgreSQL) Elasticsearch / Opensearch Unit testing and automation / Testing frameworks (e.g. Mocha, Jest, Cypress) Experience working in an Agile delivery team We appreciate you may not be an expert in every area above - we can support with training and development in some areas! Please do make an application and we will identify where we can best support your growth specific to your application. Benefits: £: Competitive salary Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution) 6 times salary 'Life Assurance' with pension 25 days holiday (increasing with service) + statutory public holidays, plus opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days (37hr) Company bonus scheme (discretionary) Flexible Benefits scheme with extensive salary sacrifice schemes, including Health Cashplan, Dental, and Cycle to Work amongst others Enhanced sick pay Enhanced family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity & shared parental leave Work Culture 37hr working week, although hours may vary depending on role, job requirement or site-specific arrangements. Early 1.30pm finish Friday, start your weekend early! Remote, hybrid and site based working opportunities, dependant on your needs and the requirements of the role. Up to 5 paid days volunteering each year. Flexible working culture focused on output, with more formal flexible working arrangements on request (assessed subject to role) - please highlight any requests to the Talent Acquisition team. RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. JBRP1_UKTJ

Global Sourcing Supply Chain Coordinator Location: Gloucester Hours: Full time (37.5 hours) Monday to Friday Package: Basic salary up to £30,000 per annum (dependent on experience) plus bonus & flexible benefits package including up to 27 days holiday (plus additional annual leave purchasing scheme) Sector: Luxury Packaging Protecting what matters, together We're dedicated to protecting what matters most - our people, our customers, our communities and the environment. At Macfarlane Packaging, our commitment to customer satisfaction, sustainability and continual improvement creates a highly collaborative, supportive and friendly workplace where you can unpack a career that grows. With history stretching back over 75 years, we offer stability whilst always striving for continual growth. Our fast-paced, results-driven approach will challenge and often stretch you, but it will also give you opportunities for personal and professional development. Every colleague has the chance to directly influence our success, leading to real job satisfaction and achievement at all stages of your career. We provide competitive pay and personalised incentives, alongside adaptable benefits to make your rewards package go further. Our business values commitment, diligence, teamwork, adaptability and a thirst for learning - so if this sounds like you, come and join us to help drive change that enables businesses to plan for a better future. The Global Sourcing Supply Chain Coordinator Role We're looking for an organised, commercially aware and highly detail-focused Global Sourcing Supply Chain Coordinator to join our specialist luxury packaging team in Gloucester. Working within a busy, fast-paced office environment, you'll provide comprehensive support across our global sourcing and supply chain activities, working closely with colleagues, customers, suppliers and our wider branch network. Our specialist luxury packaging business is currently experiencing an exciting period of growth, with several positive developments creating significant opportunity to build on our existing success and expand further. This is a varied role where no two days are quite the same. You'll coordinate enquiries and quotations, support order and sample management, maintain accurate pricing and production information, help manage supplier communications and delivery expectations, and provide essential administrative support across the team. With exposure to suppliers across the UK, Europe and particularly China and the Far East, this is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong commercial office background who enjoys working with systems, data and processes and is keen to develop their supply chain and international sourcing experience. Key responsibilities • Coordinate commercial and supply chain activities, maintaining accurate trackers for enquiries, samples, customer stock holdings and other key information., • Respond to internal enquiries from branches and colleagues across our multi-site business, following actions through to completion., • Liaise with buyers, external customers and suppliers to progress enquiries and ensure requirements are understood and delivered., • Convert customer enquiries into requests for quotation and coordinate responses from our UK, European and Chinese supply base., • Prepare, process and follow up internal and external customer quotations, ensuring accuracy and timely communication., • Coordinate samples, payments and approvals, including reviewing, monitoring and maintaining artwork and CAD information., • Process internal and selected external customer orders, updating price lists and production orders as required., • Coordinate delivery expectations and communicate updates to internal and external customers., • Assist with the resolution of customer and supplier queries, including quality and payment issues., • Provide support across wider supply chain activities including purchase orders, container bookings and production schedules., • Maintain accurate sales reports, KPIs, contact databases and other commercial information., • Support customer visits, exhibitions and activities within our Innovation Lab when required., • Provide general administrative and office support to ensure the smooth running of the wider team. What you will bring We're open-minded about your specific industry background. What matters most is that you have a solid commercial office background, strong systems and spreadsheet capability, excellent attention to detail and the ability to take ownership of your workload. You'll ideally bring: • At least 2 years' experience working within a busy commercial or office-based environment, managing multiple enquiries and competing priorities., • Strong administration and organisational skills, with a highly structured and process-oriented approach., • Advanced Microsoft Excel capability, including confidence using formulas, VLOOKUPs and PivotTables., • Strong general IT literacy and the ability to learn and confidently use new systems and processes., • Excellent attention to detail and strong numerical and analytical ability., • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence communicating by telephone and email with customers, suppliers and colleagues., • A professional and confident telephone manner and a positive, solutions-focused approach., • The ability to work independently, prioritise effectively and remain calm and organised in a fast-paced environment., • A genuine desire to learn, develop and build knowledge within global sourcing and supply chain. Desirable, (but not essential):, • Experience of working with ERP/MRP systems would be advantageous, • Experience within packaging, luxury packaging, procurement or supply chain., • Previous exposure to import/export processes or international supply chains., • Experience dealing with suppliers or businesses across China or the wider Far East., • Fluency in Mandarin or Cantonese, • Knowledge of international sourcing, shipping, container bookings or production scheduling. What you will get We provide a competitive basic salary and operate a range of rewarding bonus/incentive schemes. Our flexible employee benefits package can include: • 25 days annual leave, rising to 27 days with service, plus all public/bank holidays, • Additional annual leave purchasing scheme, • Contributory pension scheme, • Free parking at the majority of our site locations, • Annual company-paid volunteering day, • Range of company cars or cash allowance (including hybrid/electric) for qualifying roles, • Employee Assistance Programme, • Extensive training, development and career progression opportunities, • Employee discount scheme with discounts across major retail and leisure brands, • Simply Health/Dental Cover option or BUPA cover for qualifying roles, • Enhanced HR policies relating to various employee rights and entitlements, • Long service awards (5-40 years), • Charitable giving options, • Financial support with eye tests/purchasing glasses for DSE users, • EE Mobile discount scheme, • Candidate referral scheme - £750 for referring successful applicants to Macfarlane job vacancies Your future with us At Macfarlane Group, we believe in developing our people and supporting them to build long-term careers. This role provides an excellent opportunity to broaden your commercial and administrative experience while developing specialist knowledge across global sourcing, supply chain, international suppliers and the luxury packaging sector. Through tailored development plans, internal expertise and external training partners, you'll have the opportunity to build your skills and progress your career within a successful and growing international business. How to apply/Next steps We are working swiftly to find the best applicants and hope to hold local interviews ASAP. Please click Apply' to submit your up-to-date CV. All applications will be acknowledged. If you haven't heard from us within a fortnight, please assume your application was unsuccessful. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, gender expression, religion or sexual orientation. Should you require any specific support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please email our recruitment team directly. No recruitment agencies please JBRP1_UKTJ

Reference: 1410About the TeamOur Finance team plays a pivotal role in helping the firm make informed commercial decisions, driving value, efficiency and sustainable growth. As part of this function, we are creating an exciting new procurement capability that will bring greater visibility, consistency and strategic oversight to how we manage supplier relationships and third-party spend across the business.Working closely with colleagues across Finance, Technology, Risk & Best Practice, Information Security, Responsible Business and other Business Services teams, you will help shape a procurement function that supports the firm's strategic priorities while ensuring we continue to deliver exceptional service to our clients and colleagues.This is a unique opportunity to join at the start of the journey and make a significant impact, influencing procurement strategy and commercial decision-making within a leading law firm.About the RoleAs Senior Procurement Manager, you will have the opportunity to shape the future direction of procurement across the firm, developing practical frameworks, processes and ways of working that improve commercial outcomes while remaining proportionate and business-friendly.This is a highly visible role that requires someone who can influence senior stakeholders and drive change within a partnership environment without relying on formal authority, build credibility and translate procurement best practice into practical solutions that work for the business.The role will oversee and influence a substantial annual third-party spend portfolio, providing significant opportunity to deliver commercial value and business-wide impact. You will lead strategic sourcing activities, supplier selection processes, commercial negotiations, supplier relationship management, contract lifecycle management and contract renewal planning to ensure the firm achieves maximum value from its supplier relationships. You will work closely with stakeholders across the business to identify opportunities to optimise spend, improve supplier performance, reduce duplication and create greater transparency around procurement activity. The role combines strategic thinking with hands-on delivery. You will evaluate existing supplier arrangements, lead competitive tender exercises, negotiate commercial agreements and implement robust supplier management practices that support long-term business objectives. You will also partner with colleagues in the US to identify and evaluate opportunities for greater coordination of procurement activity and supplier management across key strategic contracts where a global approach may deliver additional value.Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, you will play a key role in helping the firm make better-informed commercial decisions. Success in this position will be measured through improved spend visibility, stronger supplier relationships, enhanced procurement processes, measurable savings and the delivery of wider commercial value across the business. About YouYou will be an experienced procurement professional who enjoys building capability, influencing senior stakeholders and delivering tangible commercial value. This role would suit someone who combines strategic thinking with a hands-on approach and is excited by the opportunity to establish and shape a procurement function.You'll be comfortable operating in a partnership setting, using your credibility, commercial insight and relationship-building skills to influence decision-making and drive change. You'll have experience working across a broad range of stakeholders and be able to balance cost, service quality, risk and long-term value when making procurement recommendations. To be successful in this role, you'll need as a minimum:Significant senior procurement experience gained within legal, professional services, financial services or other highly regulated environments with a track record of delivering measurable commercial value.Experience driving procurement improvements, building or maturing procurement functions, increasing spend visibility, supplier optimisation, governance enhancements and support for responsible procurement practices.Experience leading strategic sourcing, supplier selection, tender processes and commercial negotiations, alongside strong contract and supplier lifecycle management expertise.Strong technology procurement experience, including software, SaaS, data-driven services and technology-enabled suppliers, together with experience of technology contract negotiations, software licensing, renewals and vendor management.The ability to build trusted relationships and influence senior stakeholders, often without formal authority, while working collaboratively across business functions.Experience working alongside legal, information security, risk and governance functions to support robust and well-controlled supplier onboarding and procurement decisions.An understanding of sustainable and responsible procurement principles, with experience of incorporating ESG considerations into supplier selection and supplier management decisions.What makes it great to work here?We continually work hard to create an open culture that sets us apart from other firms. Our culture gives us much more of a human feel, emphasising that we're more than just suits!As signatories to the Mindful Business Charter, it's important to us that our people are able to maintain healthy and happy lives, both in and out of work. We have a number of resources and initiatives designed to support health and wellbeing and we're very happy to talk flexible working.Through our DEI initiatives we create an environment in which difference is valued. We have an Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Group, led by our Board Sponsor, which works with our colleague networks (we currently have firm supported networks for race, ethnicity, and cultural heritage, LGBTQ+, disabilities, neurodiversity, families, and women's career development and we're in constant dialogue with our people about how we expand our networks to better support everybody). Find out more about DEI at WBD here. We encourage applicants from all social backgrounds, ethnicities, disabilities, gender identities and sexual orientations.We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long term condition and need us to make any adjustments to give you the best possible recruitment process, please let us know by contacting the recruiter on the right hand side of this page. Please also let us know if you need this job advert or the application form in a different format.We will offer an interview to candidates with a disability or long-term condition who meet the minimum criteria for this role. You can opt into this scheme within the application form. Your response to this question is only used for this purpose, is only visible to the recruitment team and is not used for data monitoring. We are an in-house recruitment team and will always aim to fill our roles directly in the first instance. If you're an agency, please click here for ways that you can work with us.What makes it great to work here?Location:Bristol, Leeds, London, Newcastle, Plymouth, Southampton Contract Type:Permanent Work location:Hybrid

Management of a portfolio of suppliers (both OE and Aftermarket suppliers). Monitor supplier performance and drive corrective actions for non-conformances. Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation related to supplier quality activities.

At Matara UK Ltd, a leading UK manufacturer and supplier of linear automation, pneumatics and bespoke industrial components, we're looking for a motivated Business Development Manager to join our team and help shape the future of our sales growth. As a Business Development Manager you will:. Experie

Quality Engineer Gloucestershire - commutable from Cheltenham, Tewkesbury and Gloucester To c£45k neg dep exp + generous benefits Our client has been established for almost half a century and specialise in the provision of precision engineered components and solutions for supply across a diverse range of industry sectors worldwide. They are now seeking to recruit an experienced and enthusiastic Quality Engineer to complement their professional quality team, and both develop and lead quality related improvement programmes and internal opportunities for improvement. Actively involved in the NPI process ensuring all Quality requirements are understood and implemented, including the generation of associated downstream QA documentation, you will also be heavily involved with both third-party supplier audits and internal audits to ensure that the HPE management system is delivering expected results. As a Quality Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring that product quality requirements are not compromised through process changes, and will be actively involved and work closely with Operations / Shop Floor, Customers and Suppliers in order to ensure that non-conformances are investigated, remediated and effective corrective actions are implemented as a priority. Core responsibilities for this exciting Quality Engineer position will include (but not be limited to): • Creating QA documentation (FAIR, Quality Plans, Inspection Test Plans etc), • Applying quality tools and techniques to effect robust non-conformance investigation and resolution (including MAS (R&R), SPC, RCA & CAPA, APQP, FAIR, PPAP ), • Reading and interpreting technical Engineering Drawings (GD&T), • Motivating and leading multi-disciplined teams across the entire business. To be considered for this varied and challenging Quality Engineer role based near Tewkesbury it is envisaged that the successful candidate will possess strong knowledge and experience of PPAP and RCA techniques with the ability to write problem definitions / statements clearly and succinctly. You will be skilled in implementing effective monitoring / metrics to support corrective actions and have demonstrable experience of working with First Article Inspections as per AS9102, with additional knowledge and experience of machining processes (CNC & conventional) proving distinctly advantageous. With considerable proven Quality Engineering experience gained within a production environment and realistically qualified to at least HNC level or above in a relevant Mechanical, Manufacturing or Production Engineering discipline, you will also have undertaken External Auditor Training and be qualified to Lean Six Sigma Green Belt level or above. Experience of CMM programming, organisation and planning will again prove advantageous, with the ability to maintain a high level of attention to detail within a precision engineering environment and be able to work both autonomously and as part of a team essential requirements for the position. Contact the Quality Team at Premier Technical Recruitment on 01827 68400 or email your cv in confidence to for further details. JBRP1_UKTJ

They are looking for an experienced Quality Engineer to take ownership of quality across the business. Drive quality activities across production, supplier quality, goods-in inspection, and customer returns. Reporting directly to senior leadership, this hands-on role offers genuine autonomy and the

QCR is the leading supplier of recycling equipment in the UK, selling nationally to a broad range of sectors.Our customers are some of the best known names in retail, hospitality, industry, logistics and leisure and are as diverse as Buckingham Palace and HM Prison Service, and all things in between

Salary: Competitive Hours: 06.30 to 16.00 Monday to Friday, plus one in three Saturday mornings 07.00 to 11.00 Are you looking for an exciting opportunity where your skills will shine and your ideas will shape the future? At Grundon, we are on the lookout for a driven Transport Manager to join our team based in Bishops Cleeve. This is more than just a job ,it's an opportunity to join a company that is here to show the world that there is more to waste than it seems. Here your contributions will make a real difference as we work towards our shared vision to unlock the potential of waste whilst we are dedicated to leaving a better planet for future generations. Reporting to the Depot Operations Manager, you will play a key role in delivering safe, efficient and reliable waste collection services at Bishops Cleeve Depot. Working alongside the wider depot team, you will help drive operational excellence by supporting day-to-day activities, overseeing designated areas of responsibility and providing effective supervision and support to colleagues. What will you do Support and motivate depot teams to deliver high performance, engagement, and excellent service standards. Assist with employee development, performance reviews, training, inductions, and probation management. Monitor attendance, performance, and conduct, taking appropriate action in line with company policies. Lead regular team briefings and toolbox talks to encourage communication, feedback, and continuous improvement. Administer driver bonus schemes fairly and accurately in line with company procedures. Ensure driver hours are managed and recorded in full compliance with legal requirements. Promote a strong safety culture by ensuring accidents, incidents, and training needs are identified, reported, and addressed promptly. Work closely with Fleet and Workshop teams to maintain a safe, compliant, and roadworthy vehicle fleet. Conduct end-of-shift debriefs with drivers and crews to review performance and resolve operational issues. Maintain depot readiness for internal audits, regulatory inspections, and compliance checks, including FORS standards and Operator Licence requirements. Ensure full compliance with all company policies, employment procedures, and health and safety regulations. Champion colleague wellbeing and mental health, fostering an inclusive, supportive workplace culture and promoting access to wellbeing resources. Support wider business objectives through project work and additional duties as required. Why you will like working here: A supportive, inclusive, and fun team culture. Designed to empower you to work where and how you thrive, balancing productivity with lifestyle. Opportunities for career growth and development. Competitive salary and great benefits. A company that values your voice and ideas. About You A valid Transport Manager CPC qualification (essential), supported by GCSEs, NVQ/GNVQ qualifications, or equivalent relevant experience. Experience within waste management, logistics, transport, or a similar operational environment, with a proven ability to lead teams and achieve performance targets. Excellent communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills, alongside a strong customer-focused mindset. Strong IT, numerical, and analytical abilities, including experience with Microsoft Office applications and operational management systems. A solid understanding of relevant legislation, including health and safety requirements, drivers' hours regulations, and operator licensing compliance. A full UK driving licence (essential); LGV Class 2 (Category C) qualification would be advantageous. Good geographical knowledge of the local operational area, or the ability to rapidly develop this understanding. About Grundon? Grundon is the UK's largest family-owned supplier of integrated waste management and environmental services. Founded in 1929, we have developed a distinctive approach that has helped us to maintain a leading position within the waste industry. This approach is underpinned by our commitment to quality of service, innovation and technical progress, together with a genuine and demonstrable concern for the environment. Why Grundon? At Grundon, we are dedicated to providing diversity, equality, and inclusion. We believe great ideas come from everywhere, and we're committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, heard, and empowered to thrive. If you're ready to take the next step in your career within the dynamic world of waste management and environmental services, this is your opportunity to join one of the industry's most respected names. TPBN1_UKTJ

We are seeking an Purchase Ledger Admin professional to provide accurate and efficient support to our client’s finance function on a temporary basis. You will play a key role in processing supplier invoices, maintaining accurate financial records, resolving queries and ensuring suppliers are paid within agreed terms. Purchase Ledger Admin Temporary – 2 Months Competitive Rate Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm Gloucester Purchase Ledger Admin Job Description Process high volumes of supplier invoices Match purchase orders, goods received notes and invoices Ensure invoices are correctly coded and authorised Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies Set up and maintain supplier accounts, ensuring records are accurate and up to date Monitor outstanding invoices and ensure payments are made within agreed payment terms Purchase Ledger Admin Essential Experience/Skills/Qualifications Previous experience in an Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger role Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel A notice period of 1 week or less If you feel you’re a good fit for this position, please click ‘apply’, email (url removed) or call (phone number removed) for more information

Pro-Resourcing Ltd is currently recruiting for a Quality Engineer on behalf of our client based in Gloucester. The position is full time, permanent. Salary: £45,000. Working hours: Monday to Thursday 07:30-16:00 and Friday 07:30-13:00. Key Responsibilities • Plan and conduct internal and external audits to industry standards., • Partner with Engineering and Production teams to resolve technical issues and ensure compliance with customer specifications., • Support New Product Introduction using APQP frameworks to identify risks and establish robust inspection methods., • Coordinate and approve PPAP packages, including initial sample inspections and run-at-rate validations., • Develop, review, and maintain DFMEAs, PFMEAs, and Control Plans throughout the product lifecycle., • Analyse quality data using SPC to monitor process capability, reduce variation, and eliminate recurring defects., • Lead structured problem-solving initiatives using 8D methodologies and Lean tools to prevent repeat issues. Experience • Proven experience conducting internal and external (supplier) audits., • Strong working knowledge of IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 standards (essential)., • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings., • Practical experience applying APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, and SPC., • Engineering-related qualification (HNC, HND, or Degree) or 4 years of experience as a Quality Engineer

Handley James are proud to be partnering with a well-established SME manufacturer, renowned for delivering high-quality bespoke products. As a result of continued growth, they are now looking to appoint a Senior Buyer to further strengthen their purchasing team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is looking to join a well-established SME and make a real difference to the business. As Senior Buyer, you will be responsible for leading key purchasing projects, You will take full responsibility for: • The management of key commodities and purchasing strategies, • Balancing strategic purchasing with transactional elements, • Managing a Global supply base, • Leading purchasing projects An experienced Buyer or Senior Buyer it is essential that you have experience in a manufacturer and ideally an SME. You will be experienced in supplier management, supplier negotiation and cost down initiatives. You will be open to continued development and support as well as have the confidence to drive your own initiatives. Experience in commodity management and or market analysis would be a distinct advantage. This is an excellent opportunity for someone to join an established, secure and growing manufacturer in order to further support their progression. This role offers a very competitive basic salary of up to £50,000 and an excellent holiday entitlement of 25 days plus bank holidays plus Christmas Shutdown in addition to the 25. This is an opportunity with a growing manufacturer, so progression is available