Junior Production Machinist &ndash; Permanent | Competitive Salary |Shift Pattern 6am-2pm | 2pm-10pm on rotation
We are looking to recruit a Junior Production Machinist to join our growing team, working alongside our experienced machinist. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their machining skills in a hands-on manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities:
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Support production activities under the guidance of our senior machinist
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Operate manual lathes and assist with basic machining tasks
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Use hand tools and cutting equipment safely and efficiently
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Assist in setting up and maintaining machinery
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Follow drawings, specifications, and safety procedures
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Candidate Requirements:
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Some experience or training in manual lathe operation
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Knowledge of hand tools and cutting techniques
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Flexible, reliable, and eager to learn new skills
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Strong attention to detail and commitment to health &amp; safety
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This role is ideal for someone looking to build a career in machining and production.

Junior Production Machinist 

Project Manager &ndash; Advanced Propulsion Oxford, with occasional travel &pound;Competitive + Good Benefits Package
Join an ambitious propulsion business designing next-generation microturbine engines for jet applications.&nbsp;
Our scalable engines leverage additive manufacturing, complex geometries, and proprietary high-temperature nickel superalloys to deliver step-change performance with reduced part counts and UK-based production scalability.
We&rsquo;re looking for a driven Project or Programme Manager to coordinate planning, execution, and delivery across development and production programmes. Reporting to senior engineering and commercial leadership, you&rsquo;ll manage schedules, risks, budgets, and interdependencies&mdash;keeping high-uncertainty, fast-paced programmes on track.
What you&rsquo;ll do
<ul>
<li>Lead integrated programme planning across technical and operational workstreams</li>
<li>Manage risk, cost, schedule, and resource allocation</li>
<li>Drive milestone tracking, reporting, and action-focused reviews</li>
<li>Facilitate clear communication across engineering, commercial, and external stakeholders</li>
<li>Support contract and supplier management</li>
<li>Maintain robust documentation (risk registers, plans, decision logs)</li>
</ul>
What you&rsquo;ll bring
<ul>
<li>2&ndash;5 years&rsquo; industrial experience, including programme/project management in a technical environment</li>
<li>Strong stakeholder management and communication skills</li>
<li>High EQ, organised, adaptable, and comfortable with ambiguity</li>
<li>Experience using project management tools (Gantt charts, risk registers, trackers)</li>
</ul>
Desirable
<ul>
<li>Engineering or physical sciences background</li>
<li>Experience in aerospace, manufacturing, or advanced technology</li>
<li>Familiarity with stage-gate processes, DVP, TRR</li>
<li>Awareness of ISO9001, APQP, ITAR/EAR</li>
</ul>
If you thrive in agile, high-performance engineering environments and want to help scale breakthrough propulsion technology, we&rsquo;d love to hear from you.

Project Manager

We're looking for an experienced Quality Management Systems Manager to join our Marine technology client.
In this role, you&rsquo;ll ensure we meet ISO 9001 standards, drive process improvements, and support the team in maintaining high-quality products and services.
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What you&rsquo;ll do:
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Ensure ISO 9001 compliance across all business sites.
Lead process improvements to boost efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Manage audits and help resolve quality issues when they arise.
Provide data and KPI insights to support the team&rsquo;s performance.
Coach and mentor staff to maintain strong quality practices.
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What we&rsquo;re looking for:
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5+ years of experience in quality management (preferably in engineering, manufacturing, or marine).
ISO 9001 Lead Auditor certification.
Strong communication and leadership skills.
Experience with quality management systems like Promapp or QPulse.
Problem-solving mindset and a focus on continuous improvement.

Quality Management Systems Manager

Senior Production &amp; Operations Engineer &ndash; Build It, Scale It, Own It
Oxford
&pound;competitive + excellent benefits
We&rsquo;re launching a brand-new Serial Production facility for advanced metal components &mdash; and we&rsquo;re looking for a Production Process Engineer to help build it from the ground up.
In the first phase, you&rsquo;ll act as a project lead, coordinating infrastructure, equipment, systems, and process readiness. You&rsquo;ll work across engineering, quality, and operations to ensure a smooth transition from development into stable, scalable production.
Once live, you&rsquo;ll own the production processes. That means driving robustness, leading root cause investigations, managing PFMEAs, defining KPIs, and ensuring processes are validated, controlled, and continuously improving. You&rsquo;ll be the technical authority for production performance &mdash; focused on quality, yield, downtime, throughput, and cost.
This is a hands-on role for someone who thrives on accountability and impact.
We&rsquo;re looking for:
<ul>
<li>5+ years in production, manufacturing, or process engineering</li>
<li>Strong project management capability</li>
<li>Proven experience with structured problem-solving and RCCA&nbsp;</li>
<li>PFMEA ownership experience</li>
<li>KPI-driven and data-focused mindset</li>
<li>Lean / continuous improvement experience</li>
<li>Confidence working cross-functionally</li>
<li>Experience setting up new manufacturing operations or working in additive or batch production environments is highly desirable.</li>
</ul>
If you want to help build a production operation properly &mdash; not just maintain one &mdash; this is your opportunity.

Senior Production & Operations Engineer

Advanced Construction Manufacturing -&nbsp;Technology &amp; Innovation
We&rsquo;re seeking a Materials &amp; Joining Specialist to define the material and joining strategies for a new generation of industrialised construction products.
This is a product industrialisation role, focused on what we manufacture and how it is joined ensuring designs are structurally sound, manufacturable at scale, cost-effective, and suitable for automated or semi-automated production.
The role sits upstream of equipment selection but requires strong, practical knowledge of manufacturing and joining processes to keep product decisions industrially realistic.
The Role:
You&rsquo;ll own the materials and joining philosophy for product families, defining:
<ul>
<li>Materials and steel grades</li>
<li>Sections and profiles</li>
<li>Coatings and corrosion strategies</li>
<li>Joint types, welds, and connections</li>
</ul>
You&rsquo;ll ensure designs work in:
<ul>
<li>High-volume factory production</li>
<li>Automated or semi-automated environments</li>
<li>Real supply chains and regulatory frameworks</li>
</ul>
What You&rsquo;ll Do:
<ul>
<li>Define and optimise product-level material and joining strategies</li>
<li>Balance structural performance, manufacturability, cost, durability, and tolerance control</li>
<li>Ensure compatibility with robotic welding, automated handling, and high-throughput production</li>
<li>Challenge designs that drive distortion, excessive welding, scrap, or rework</li>
<li>Apply knowledge of welding, mechanical fastening, hybrid joining, robotics, and fixturing to inform product design</li>
<li>Define acceptable joining methods, testing, and qualification approaches</li>
</ul>
Who We&rsquo;re Looking For:
We&rsquo;re open to candidates from automotive, aerospace, rail, shipbuilding, defence, heavy manufacturing, structural fabrication, or energy.
You should have:
<ul>
<li>Experience defining material or joining strategies for real, repeatable products</li>
<li>Strong exposure to manufacturing environments where throughput, cost, and quality matter</li>
<li>Experience working closely with production and manufacturing teams</li>
<li>Construction experience is welcome but not required.</li>
</ul>

Materials and Joining Specialist

We hiring for a Commercial Director / Chief Revenue Officer
Role Summary
 TUAL delivers resilient, battery-buffered DC charging systems for mission-critical fleets &mdash; defence, blue-light, utilities, telecoms, and other network backbone operators. The Commercial Director will build and run the end-to-end commercial engine. They will design, execute, and manage all revenue-generating functions &mdash; sales, business development, marketing execution, partnerships, pricing, and customer success.&nbsp;
The CEO remains the public face of TUAL; the Commercial Director is the operational force behind every win.
Core Objectives
 &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Scale customer sales. Develop 5+ major fleet &amp; infrastructure accounts, each in excess of &pound;2m revenues in 2026.&nbsp; &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Build a full outbound sales machine targeting mission-critical fleets directly (no resellers). &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Create predictable, scalable pipeline management and reporting discipline. &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Execute marketing activity for visibility and preference, working with CEO on strategy &amp; brand direction. &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Convert CEO visibility into qualified opportunities and contracted volume. &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Establish the systems, tools, and team that make commercial performance repeatable and measurable.
Candidate Profile &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;10&ndash;15 years in senior B2B commercial roles within EV charging, energy infrastructure, or adjacent enterprise hardware sectors. &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Proven record building commercial engines from scratch and delivering multi-million-pound annual revenues in long-cycle (9&ndash;18 month) enterprise sales. &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Deep familiarity with fleet electrification, grid constraints, and charging technology fundamentals. &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Strong commercial judgement: pricing, contract structure, negotiation, and risk control. &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Data-driven and systems-minded: builds scalable process, not heroic one-off sales. &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Hands-on operator; thrives in resource-lean scale-ups. &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Aligns with TUAL values - self-determined, ambitious, long-term in outlook. &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Operates behind the scenes, enabling CEO and business to scale visibly.

Commercial Director

Mechanical / Materials Lab Test Technician
Seeking: x1 Lab Technician &amp; x1 Test Technician
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The Opportunity
We have an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical / Materials Lab Test Technician to join a growing design and manufacturing company based in southern Hampshire. The business is flourishing and continues to go from strength to strength, offering a stable yet dynamic environment with genuine opportunities to develop.
You will join a small, highly skilled test team and play a key role in expanding the company&rsquo;s testing capability.
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The role is hands-on and varied, involving the application of sensors, the build of bespoke test rigs, and the execution of a wide range of novel and challenging tests.
Testing activities range from very small-scale coupon tests (just a few millimetres in size) through to large, full-scale structural tests, including:
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Loads of up to 500 tonnes</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Burst pressures of up to 4,000 bar</li>
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Experience with high-pressure testing is highly desirable, as is a strong appreciation for health and safety in a laboratory and industrial testing environment.
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Principal Accountabilities
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Perform short- and long-term mechanical testing on composite, polymeric, and metallic specimens and assemblies in line with project plans and timescales.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Operate, maintain, document, and calibrate a wide range of test equipment, including hydraulic systems, workshop equipment, and lifting equipment.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Support the development of new testing methods, equipment, and instrumentation to improve understanding of product capability and structural performance.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Train other staff (within skill level) on testing activities and laboratory procedures.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across testing methods and product performance.</li>
</ul>
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Job Knowledge &amp; Experience
Education
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l6 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">HNC or ONC in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent relevant industry experience.</li>
</ul>
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Skills
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Performing engineering tests and mechanical assembly.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Strong problem-solving ability and excellent attention to detail.</li>
</ul>
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Experience
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l5 level1 lfo5; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Instrumentation and installation of sensors and strain gauges on components.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l5 level1 lfo5; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Fault finding, testing, calibration, and maintenance of test equipment.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l5 level1 lfo5; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Operation of hydraulic pump systems.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l5 level1 lfo5; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">PC skills including Excel, Word, and test monitoring/data acquisition software.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l5 level1 lfo5; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Previous experience in a laboratory or scientific environment is advantageous (training will be provided).</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l5 level1 lfo5; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Familiarity with precision measuring equipment.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l5 level1 lfo5; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Experience using microscopes, cutting machines, and polishing equipment is beneficial.</li>
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Interpersonal Skills
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo6; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">High energy and enthusiasm for technical challenges.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo6; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">A strong team player with good communication skills.</li>
</ul>
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Specific Technical Areas of Interest (Advantageous)
Experience or interest in one or more of the following would be highly beneficial:
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo7; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Composite materials, including advanced thermoplastic composites</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo7; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Fatigue, tension, compression, and material development testing</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo7; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Strain gauging, instrumentation, and high-accuracy data acquisition</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo7; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Thermoplastic materials and associated processing/testing methods</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo7; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Bespoke high-load test frames and burst-test cells</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo7; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Universal tensile and compression testing machines</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo7; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Hydrostatic and hydraulic cyclic test systems</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo7; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Pressure transducers, pressure testing methods, and high-pressure systems</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo7; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Mechanical, thermal, and environmental material property testing</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;

Mechanical / Materials Test Technician

Mechanical Design Engineer
Location: West Sussex (commutable from Horsham / Chichester) Type: Permanent Salary: &pound;competitive depending on experience
An established and growing engineering consultancy in West Sussex is looking to recruit a Mechanical Design Engineer to join its design-led engineering team. This role would suit someone early in their career, or with a small amount of industry experience, who is keen to work on technically challenging, high-performance engineering projects.
The consultancy delivers precision-engineered solutions across complex mechanical systems and is particularly interested in candidates from high-tech automotive environments, including electric hypercars, motorsport, advanced EV platforms or similarly fast-paced engineering sectors.
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The Role
This position sits at the core of the business and is heavily focused on mechanical design. You will contribute to multidisciplinary engineering programmes as well as take ownership of smaller, self-contained projects, supporting designs from concept through to delivery.
Key responsibilities include:
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Contributing to the design and development of precision mechanical systems from concept to delivery.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Translating customer and project requirements into robust, innovative design solutions.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Producing high-quality CAD models, detailed drawings and supporting technical documentation.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Supporting design reviews and implementing feedback to improve design quality.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Collaborating closely with engineers, suppliers and internal stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Managing time effectively to meet project milestones and delivery expectations.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Ensuring all design work aligns with relevant industry standards and internal quality processes.</li>
</ul>
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About You
Skills &amp; Experience
<ul style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Degree-qualified in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent industry experience).</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Mechanical design experience within automotive, motorsport, aerospace, defence or other high-performance engineering sectors.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Good working knowledge of mechanical systems, mechanisms and materials.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Ability to apply engineering first principles to solve complex problems.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Experience with CATIA V5 / 3DEXPERIENCE is advantageous but not essential.</li>
</ul>
Personal Attributes
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Strong team ethic with a collaborative approach to engineering.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Clear and confident communicator.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Pro-active, solutions-focused mindset with a willingness to take ownership.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Flexible and enthusiastic, with a drive to deliver high-quality outcomes.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Committed to meeting deadlines and customer expectations.</li>
</ul>
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