Our esteemed client, a reliable partner of the UK Ministry of Defence, is searching for a proficient Product Assurance Engineer to join their Quality Supply Chain team. The selected candidate would be responsible for supporting a wide range of Electronic equipment in Development, handling non-conformance management and conducting an audit of the missile production supply chain.

The candidate will be able to work with key stakeholders across the business, preventing/minimising product non-conformance, supporting smooth Equipment delivery, assuring reliable products, and increasing Customer satisfaction.

What we're looking for:

• Ideally, minimum HNC/HND in Engineering or Quality Assurance
• Experienced quality professionals, preferably within Electronic Engineering, with a proven track record in Product Assurance.
• Proficient in using various quality assurance problem-solving and improvement methods such as 8D, RCA, DMAIC, etc.
• Knowledge of the product lifecycle, specifically in the development area.
• Strong analytical skills: ability to run reports in Excel, use SAP QM system, and document management tools
• Demonstrating a keen sense of continuous improvement and the ability to initiate and execute improvements proactively is valuable

What you'll get to do as a Product Assurance Supply Chain Production Engineer:

The candidate will have a wide range of responsibilities in this role. Some of the critical tasks include reviewing, contributing, and maintaining Equipment Quality planning documentation, ensuring compliance to Electronic Engineering BMS procedures, planning and carrying out Product Life Cycle reviews, managing Product Non-Conformance, facilitating the implementation of Non-conformance process, supporting design and manufacturing defect investigations, and providing Non-Conformance data analysis and summary reports into Major Equipment and senior management reviews.

Additionally, the candidate will proactively identify, communicate, and mitigate Quality risks and issues for in-house equipment, participate in engineering process improvement and facilitating local flash audits, provide compliance and process improvement ideas, and perform Hardware Acceptance activities to ensure products conform to customer expected requirements.

"Please Note: This project is a UK eyes only requires all employees to achieve the appropriate clearance relevant to the role".

More about the role:

Our client's relationship with the UK military spans back over 70 years. They have delivered countless landmarks in defence engineering, supplying vital defence capability to meet the needs of the armed forces over land, sea, and air.

This role is based in Bolton, one of our client's newest cutting-edge facilities, which also offers showers and bike racks. The Bolton site is considered one of the North West's leading manufacturing capabilities for the next 25 years and beyond. Training and development are offered to all employees.

Guidant Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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Our client, a reputable Ministry of Defence partner in the UK, is seeking an experienced Test Equipment Design Engineer to join their leading missile system provider in Stevenage. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and designing test equipment solutions for the next generation of weapons. The successful candidate will provide day-to-day Test Equipment product support activities and manage technical changes through the engineering change process.

What we're looking for:

• Strong understanding of Digital and Analogue Electronics
• Proficiency in creating wiring diagrams and schedules using Microsoft products
• Knowledge of instrument communication systems (GPIB / Lan / BCD), power control and switching, supply regulation, interlock and safety-related circuits, and safe handling of low to medium power RF signals.
• Essential understanding of RF measurement techniques, boundary scan (JTAG) test, diagnostics, programming, and firmware coding.
• Competence in CAE Design tools, negotiating subsystem requirements, writing subsystem requirements and associated documents, and delivering concise and accurate reports and presentations.
• Experience in designing, integrating, and validating test solutions for electronic/electro-mechanical equipment and systems.

What you'll get to do as a Test Equipment Design Engineer:

The chosen candidate will be responsible for solving complex technical problems, possess extensive technical knowledge and expertise in various disciplines, and contribute to the maintenance and improvement of engineering processes. They will work collaboratively with managers to develop solutions for products at different stages of maturity across multiple projects and must have excellent communication skills to establish and maintain relationships with multidisciplinary teams.

"Please Note: Our client requires all employees to achieve the appropriate clearance relevant to the role"

More about the role:

Our client's relationship with the UK military spans back over 70 years. They have delivered countless landmarks in defence engineering, supplying vital defence capability to meet the needs of the armed forces over land, sea, and air.

This role is based at their headquarters site in Stevenage which plays a key part in missiles operations. The site also offers excellent transportation links and boasts an onsite gym and coffee shop. Training and development are offered to all employees.

Guidant Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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Our client, a trusted partner of the UK's Ministry of Defence, seeks an experienced shipping officer. The ideal candidate should have domestic and international shipping experience and be familiar with road and air transportation. As a shipping officer, your tasks will include preparing export documentation and understanding incoterms, tariffs, and CPC codes. You'll collaborate closely with our client's in-house export control team, customs department, and freight forwarders.

As a shipping officer, you'll oversee all exports from the site to meet customer demands worldwide by air or road. Adhere to their processes for a benchmark service.

What we're looking for:

• Detailed knowledge of export legislation
• Ability to adapt style of communication to ensure effective delivery of service
• Interpersonal skills across different business functions
• Strength of character not to deviate from process when other demands conflict.
• Strong communicator (both written and verbal) with attention to detail
• Organised with excellent time management skills
• Prioritise and work to deadlines without supervision.

What you'll get to do as a Shipping Officer:

The ideal candidate for this job will be responsible for ensuring timely product delivery that aligns with project demands. This involves managing export-related documentation, transportation, and compliance with export licenses and transport legislation. They will also identify and implement process improvements, maintain current knowledge of site movements, ensure administrative duties are completed for each shipment, and keep up to date with archiving and scanning. The candidate will be required to undertake Known Consignor training to promote functional excellence and remain compliant with the controls put in place. Collaboration with the export control team, customs officers, and freight forwarders will be necessary to ensure compliance and provide a benchmark export and shipping service.

"Please Note: Our client requires all employees to achieve the appropriate clearance relevant to the role"

More about the role:

Our client's relationship with the UK military spans back over 70 years. They have delivered countless landmarks in defence engineering, supplying vital defence capability to meet the needs of the armed forces over land, sea, and air.

This role is based in Bolton, one of their newest cutting-edge facilities, offering showers and bike racks. The Bolton site has been considered one of the North West's leading manufacturing capabilities for 25 years and beyond. Training and development are offered to all employees.

Guidant Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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Our client is a trusted partner of the UK Ministry of Defence and is currently seeking an experienced RF Digital Waveform Design Engineer. The role involves working on a new seeker with a fast-paced programme within a dynamic team to develop high-speed circuits. The ideal candidate must have broad skills in mixed-signal electronic design, with an appreciation of radar systems and a good understanding of programmable devices such as FPGAs/CPLDs.

As an RF Digital Waveform Design Engineer, enthusiasm, and determination to deliver products on time and to the required standard are crucial.

What we're looking for:

• Analogue & High-speed Digital Circuit Design
• Design, Simulation & Layout using Zuken
• FPGA/CPLD Circuit Design and Simulation using Xilinx ISE, Vivado, Libero, and others
• Perform design-proving tests and trials in the laboratory.
• Diagnose hardware problems using various methods, e.g., visual inspection, signal/data analysis in design
• Knowledge of mixed-signal board techniques and awareness of manufacturing techniques and capabilities
• Appreciation of mechanical design & module packaging
• Solid understanding of various tools, processes, and procedures. Familiarity with design software such as Zuken, Orcad, and LTSpice is also crucial.
• Possess the capability of producing top-notch testing requirements and reports, devising a comprehensive action plan, and consistently delivering the expected results within the mutually agreed timeframe.
• Degree qualified or equivalent with modules relating to RF or electronics
• Establishing strong working relationships with team members, external departments, suppliers, and customers is paramount.
• Experience with product lifecycles, from concept to production, is valuable.
• Essential to be able to produce high-quality written reports
• Desirable to have radar experience with hardware implementation

What you'll get to do as a RF Digital Waveform Design Engineer:

The successful candidate for this position will be responsible for designing and developing high-speed digital and analogue circuits for multimode-seeker applications. They will conduct tests and integration activities while adhering to standards and requirements and create and manage documentation related to testing for seeker hardware. The candidate will interact with customers and suppliers to ensure the final design meets all requirements and oversee the transition of development hardware into series production. They will also conduct technical investigations to improve designs and develop solutions for technical issues. Finally, the successful candidate will provide technical advice and assistance to the engineering manager.

"Please Note: Our client's requires all employees to achieve the appropriate clearance relevant to the role"

More about the role:

Our client's relationship with the UK military spans back over 70 years. They have delivered countless landmarks in defence engineering, supplying vital defence capability to meet the needs of the armed forces over land, sea, and air.

This role is based at their headquarters site in Stevenage which plays a key part in missiles operations. The site also offers excellent transportation links and boasts an onsite gym and coffee shop. Training and development are offered to all employees.

Guidant Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

• A proven track record in engineering secure Windows/Linux solutions in an enterprise IT context
• A proven track record in developing effective and secure networking architectures
• Experience with securing VMWare solutions

Has experience of reviewing system architectures to:

• Identify single points of vulnerability and common architectural flaws
• Identify security issues relating to configuration of components in an architecture
• Validate and explain how common attack methods are mitigated by the design identify areas where detailed technical analysis will be required to understand important nuances that could have significant security implications

• Designs and reviews system architectures for a broad range of complex or uncommon requirements to identify security weaknesses and recommend mitigations
• Designs (or significantly influences) the technical design of a system to enforce security properties that have been derived from first principles to meet a complex or uncommon set of requirements
• Follows a methodical and repeatable approach to reviewing the security of a system architecture, and can describe that approach
• Advises on security architecture implications of technological trends when applied to existing systems, such as migration to the cloud. Can explain how those technologies change the security approach required
• Contributes to new and innovative security architecture guidance for others to re-use
• Articulates security issues identified, proposes and prioritises appropriate mitigation options, taking into consideration other potential constraints (functional impact, cost etc.)Contributes to the design of system architectures that solve common business problems, including specifying required security controls

• Understands the context and has required domain knowledge to tailor advice to the specific need of the customer

  May have one or more technology specialisms where they are regarded as an expert in how their specialism supports security architecture design (e.g. telecoms, power, microservice architectures, identity)

Guidant Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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Our client is a trusted partner of the UK's Ministry of Defence, and they are currently seeking a highly skilled Electrical Manufacturing Technician with extensive experience in the field. The selected candidate will be responsible for various tasks, including assembly, inspection, and testing. They will receive clear direction from a knowledgeable team leader regarding the priorities associated with these functions.

To be an Electrical Manufacturing Technician, one must have a versatile and flexible skillset and be able to certify products. The candidate should be skilled in using a variety of equipment, tools, gauges, and measuring instruments to create, fix, and alter company products to meet specified build standards and requirements.

What we're looking for:

• Strong team player with a focus on customer satisfaction
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organise, and adapt to changing circumstances
• Approved Apprenticeship/Apprenticeship Framework/Modern Apprenticeship

"OR"

• Vocational G or H Units with Further Education, City & Guilds Parts 1, 2 & 3

"OR"

• Vocational TR23 Units with Further Education, ONC or City & Guilds Parts 1, 2 & 3

"OR"

• Vocational NVQ3 with Further Education, BTEC ONC/HNC
• Skilled individual with relevant experience (please highlight on your CV)

What you'll get to do as an Electrical Manufacturing Technician:

The candidate is expected to have experience in electrical wiring and assembly and a versatile skill set applicable to various tasks. They should be familiar with manufacturing equipment, tools, and measuring instruments and be able to meet manufacturing build, inspection, and test time requirements. The candidate should uphold high craftsmanship standards and product quality, ensure compliance with manufacturing procedures, prioritise maintaining a safe working environment, and share best practices with team members. Additionally, they should be able to certify products according to the certification procedure and conduct regular audits to maintain product certification and approval.

"Please Note: Our client requires all employees to achieve the appropriate clearance relevant to the role"

More about the role:

Our client's relationship with the UK military spans back over 70 years. They have delivered countless landmarks in defence engineering, supplying vital defence capability to meet the needs of the armed forces over land, sea, and air.

This role is based at their headquarters in Stevenage which plays a key part in missiles operations. The site also offers excellent transportation links and boasts an onsite gym and coffee shop. Training and development are offered to all employees.

Guidant Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Get up to £1,600 a month for accommodation if you do not live within 30 miles from Bolton. Full apprenticeship required - this role is eligible to UK nationals and citizens only.

Our client are seeking a skilled and experienced Production Test Engineer to join their core team in Bolton. This is an excellent opportunity to work on innovative defence and missile industry projects. Your primary responsibility in this role will be to perform production tests and diagnostics of complex weapons at the system and subsystem levels.

What we're looking for:

• HNC/HND (Electronics) Level of Qualifications or equivalent, plus good experience in digital & analogue electronics manufacture and testing.
• Comprehension of measurement and testing principles, as well as the equipment associated with them, is essential. Please let me know if you require any further assistance.
• Having a grasp of RF and microwave technology at the subsystem level would be beneficial.
• Environmental testing, including Environmental Stress Screening (ESS), would be beneficial knowledge.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills, both written and verbal.
• The ability to analyse information, pay attention to details, and solve problems effectively are essential.
• Manual handling and ESD training.

What you'll get to do as a Production Test Engineer - Electronics:

The candidate's responsibilities will include testing complex electronic and electrical equipment and diagnosing production test failures down to the component level. They will need to identify corrective action promptly, ensuring that Manufacturing can continue production in line with the programme. Additionally, they will be required to assess issues with test equipment and direct support services to resolve equipment failures. The candidate will also evaluate technical issues and propose investigations, corrective actions, and process improvements. During Defect Review Board meetings, the Test Engineering representative will ensure that equipment progress and quality notifications are handled efficiently towards corrective action.

As an Electronics Production Test Engineer, you'll work with a team of engineers in a fast-paced, friendly, and inclusive manufacturing environment. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to critical projects and ensure the quality of complex weapons systems. If you meet the requirements and are excited about this Opportunity, apply now.

"Please Note: Our client requires all employees to achieve the appropriate clearance relevant to the role".

More about the role:

Our client's relationship with the UK military spans back over 70 years. They have delivered countless landmarks in defence engineering, supplying vital defence capability to meet the needs of the armed forces over land, sea, and air.

This role is based in Bolton, one of their newest cutting-edge facilities, which also offers showers and bike racks. The Bolton site is considered one of the North West's leading manufacturing capabilities for the next 25 years and beyond. Training and development are offered to all employees.

Guidant Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Our client, a trusted partner of the UK's Ministry of Defence, seeks a highly skilled Manufacturing Engineer specialising in Assembly and Integration. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in producing and assembling missiles. This contract opportunity may lead to a permanent position or an extension. A full apprenticeship and certificate copy is required. The role is full-time with a hybrid work schedule - in Bolton.

As the Manufacturing Engineer in charge of missile assembly, it is crucial that you ensure the efficient and cost-effective production of our client's products. Your role in the Manufacturing Engineering team is critical, and you will be accountable for supporting several manufacturing projects.

What we're looking for:

• Formal technical engineering/craft apprenticeship to NVQ Level 3/TR23/TR21 with a formal further education certificate to HNC or equivalent in a relevant subject.

"or": A BEng degree in a relevant engineering field."

"or": A minimum of twenty years of experience working as a manufacturing engineer."

• Knowledge to interpret design drawings to produce manufacturing build instructions for skilled and semi-skilled operators
• Experience in Electronic Sub Assembly manufacture through to System level builds and expertise and knowledge of the assembly process for small/miniature Electro-Mechanical Actuation Systems.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work in a diverse team and the ability to read, analyse and interpret documents for accuracy and compliance with Code
• Effective collaboration, customer understanding, and prompt response are crucial.
• Understand and work with Company Processes and Procedures.
• It is highly essential to have Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) training and SAP experience.

What you'll get to do as a Manufacturing Engineer (Assembly and Integration)

The candidate will be responsible for compiling and updating manufacturing instructions, designing and testing tooling, assisting in industrial validation, resolving technical issues during manufacturing, ensuring configuration control, and supporting non-conformance using SAP.

"Please Note: Our client requires all employees to achieve the appropriate clearance relevant to the role"

More about the role

Our client's relationship with the UK military spans back over 70 years. They have delivered countless landmarks in defence engineering, supplying vital defence capability to meet the needs of the armed forces over land, sea, and air.

This role is based in Bolton, one of their newest cutting-edge facilities, offering showers and bike racks. The Bolton site has been considered one of the North West's leading manufacturing capabilities for 25 years and beyond. Training and development are offered to all employees.

Guidant Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Our client is a trusted partner of the UK Ministry of Defence, and they are currently looking for an experienced PCB Layout Engineer who can provide comprehensive PCB Design Layout services for all internal programs. This is an outstanding opportunity to enhance your technical skills across various products. You may also have the opportunity for a contract extension or a permanent position in a flexible working framework.

What we're looking for:

• Execute PCB Design Layouts based on electronic, mechanical, and environmental requirements.
• Manage library components and provide technical support throughout the design process.
• Perform component placement, signal routing, and peer reviews.
• Generate final documentation for the designed PCB layouts.

Requirements:

• Strong knowledge and experience in PCB layout design processes and best practices.
• Familiarity with IPC standards for high-reliability products.
• Professional experience in PCB fabrication processes and technologies, including materials and stack-ups.
• Excellent communication skills to facilitate effective interactions with stakeholders through face-to-face and electronic means.
• Proficiency in using Zuken CR5000 or CR8000 software.

What you'll get to do as a PCB Layout Engineer:

• Ensure that designs and hardware adhere to requirements and comply with MBDA's design rules and processes.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle, from concept to hardware delivery, to meet agreed-upon timescales and project deliverables.
• Regular travel to our Stevenage site is essential.

"Please Note: Our client requires all employees to achieve the appropriate clearance relevant to the role"

More about the role:

Our client's relationship with the UK military spans back over 70 years. They have delivered countless landmarks in defence engineering, supplying vital defence capability to meet the needs of the armed forces over land, sea, and air.

This role is based at their headquarters in Stevenage which plays a key part in missiles operations. The site also offers excellent transportation links and boasts an onsite gym and coffee shop. Training and development are offered to all employees.

Guidant Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Our client is a long-standing partner of the UK Ministry of Defence. They are currently searching for a highly experienced Missile Mechanical Architect to spearhead the gathering and managing missile mechanical architecture requirements. The primary objective of this role is to ensure that missile performance is achieved efficiently within the allocated time and cost while strictly adhering to layout requirements.

The selected individual will expertly handle the verification evidence for missile performance, ensuring successful certification and robust defence of the design. This role entails supervising the mechanical architecture requirements and other associated responsibilities of the missile.

What we're looking for:

• Degree-level education with 10 years' experience in mechanical engineering or equivalent qualification with significant experience
• Technical management of internal and sub-contract activities
• Strong leadership skills, establishing clear engineering vision and strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
• Knowledge and experience in mechanical missile design, including static and dynamic analysis, planning for the environment, and thermal management
• Understanding of broader engineering disciplines, including aerodynamics, testability, and production
• Experience in developing proving logic and managing compliance evidence for Certificates of Design
• Full product life cycle experience
• Ability to influence senior managers and stakeholders

What you'll get to do as a Missile Mechanical Architect:

The tasks for the selected candidate include establishing and managing the Missile Airframe Task Requirements Specification, defining optimal mechanical architecture and interfaces for all missile variants, implementing GMA policies, validating the airframe, interfacing with customers, producing statements of work and plans, providing technical supervision, and managing budgets and resources.

"Please Note: Our client requires all employees to achieve the appropriate clearance relevant to the role."

More about the role:

Our client's relationship with the UK military spans back over 70 years. They have delivered countless landmarks in defence engineering, supplying vital defence capability to meet the needs of the armed forces over land, sea, and air.

This role is based at their headquarters site in Stevenage which plays a key part in missiles operations. The site also offers excellent transportation links and boasts an onsite gym and coffee shop. Training and development are offered to all employees.

Guidant Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Our client is a trusted partner of the UK Ministry of Defence. They are currently seeking an experienced Senior Configuration Engineer to act as the main point of contact for Configuration Management (CM) support to project and functional stakeholders.

As a Senior Configuration Engineer, the successful candidate will be responsible for investigating and implementing Engineering Change Management by-product definitions.

What we're looking for:

• Background knowledge in Configuration Control or Technical Data Management within a Defence or Aerospace industry or similar.
• Proven experience working in a similar role within the defence sector: Candidates from other industries such as Automotive, Aerospace, Pharmaceutical, etc., with practical experience including Bill of Material Engineers, Material Requirements Planning Analysts, Engineering Change Engineers, Technical Data Managers, etc., will also be considered.
• Experience with MS Office and data systems (Windchill an advantage)
• Good interpersonal and organisational skills with good attention to detail
• CM2 certification (essential)

What you'll get to do as a Senior Configuration Engineer:

The job responsibilities for the successful candidate include applying Configuration Management principles and processes for one or more projects, interpreting technical data for large and complex product assemblies, managing access and technical signatories for product design data, handling Configuration Management documentation, reviewing and implementing engineering design changes, collaborating across a multi-stakeholder environment, supporting regular Configuration Management Committee meetings, managing schedules, generating agendas and reports, taking and publishing minutes, and supporting technical audits on suppliers to ensure Configuration Management processes are observed throughout the supply chain.

"Please Note: Our client requires all employees to achieve the appropriate clearance relevant to the role"

More about the role:

Our client's relationship with the UK military spans back over 70 years. They have delivered countless landmarks in defence engineering, supplying vital defence capability to meet the needs of the armed forces over land, sea, and air.

This role is based at their headquarters site in Stevenage which plays a key part in missiles operations. The site also offers excellent transportation links and boasts an onsite gym and coffee shop. Training and development are offered to all employees.

Guidant Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Guidant Global is currently collaborating with a trusted partner of the UK's Ministry of Defence, seeking to hire a skilled Goods Inwards Inspector who has completed an apprenticeship to ensure that the goods received from suppliers meet the purchase order requirements and are compliant in every aspect. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates, as it offers a chance for a contract extension or even a permanent position.

What we're looking for:

• It is essential to provide a copy of your certificate for a formal technical engineering/craft apprenticeship that is at least NVQ Level 3/TR23/TR21 or HNC.
• Formal further education certificate to HNC or equivalent certification.
• Manual handling; ESD training.
• SAP literate is desirable.
• Must have inspection experience in a goods-in environment (highly essential).
• Stores experience is highly required (mechanical inspector irrelevant)

What you'll get to do as a Goods Inwards Inspector:

The candidate will be responsible for ensuring that the received product meets the contract conditions. They will interpret assembly drawings, inspect parts, generate inspection documentation, and prevent defective items from being mixed with good ones. They will also manage defect reports, inspect PCBs, and adhere to manufacturing procedures for a safe and organised work environment.

"Please Note: Our client UK requires all employees to achieve the appropriate clearance relevant to the role"

More about the role:

Our client's relationship with the UK military spans back over 70 years. They have delivered countless landmarks in defence engineering, supplying vital defence capability to meet the needs of the armed forces over land, sea, and air.

This role is based at their headquarters in Stevenage which plays a key part in missiles operations. The site also offers excellent transportation links and boasts an onsite gym and coffee shop. Training and development are offered to all employees.

Guidant Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Our client, who is a trusted partner of the UK Ministry of Defence, is collaborating with Ant Global to find a skilled Mechanical Fitter in Bolton with significant experience in mechanical fitting for carrying out manufacturing and testing tasks within the mechanical department.

As a Mechanical Fitter, you will operate according to established product certification procedures, workmanship standards, allocated budgets, and timelines to achieve project goals.

What we're looking for:

• Approved Apprenticeship/Apprenticeship Framework/Modern Apprenticeship
• "OR"
• Vocational G or H Units with Further Education, City & Guilds Parts 1, 2 & 3
• "OR"
• Vocational TR23 Units with Further Education, ONC or City & Guilds Parts 1, 2 & 3
• "OR"
• Vocational NVQ3 with Further Education, BTEC ONC/HNC

(Apprenticeships must be at Level 3/Advanced level to be considered)

• Engineering/Manufacturing based qualifications only
• Manual handling training.
• Lifting & Slinging (Including overhead cranes) and ESD training.
• Completion of Apprenticeship required

What you'll get to do as a Mechanical Fitter:

The candidate will certify the product, maintain its certification, meet manufacturing build times, maintain work standards, ensure compliance, communicate best practices, and be a team player. They should have planning and organising skills, experience in reading assembly drawings, and be skilled at entering information accurately.

"Please Note: Our client requires all employees to achieve the appropriate clearance relevant to the role".

More about the role:

Our client's relationship with the UK military spans back over 70 years. They have delivered countless landmarks in defence engineering, supplying vital defence capability to meet the needs of the armed forces over land, sea, and air.

This role is based in Bolton, one of their newest cutting-edge facilities, which also offers showers and bike racks. The Bolton site is considered one of the North West's leading manufacturing capabilities for the next 25 years and beyond. Training and development are offered to all employees.

Guidant Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Our esteemed client, a trusted partner of the UK Ministry of Defence, is seeking the expertise of an experienced Materials & Process Laboratory Technician. The primary responsibility of this role is to ensure that our products meet the rigorous technical, cost, and reliability standards we demand. This is a crucial aspect of the position.

The successful Materials & Process Laboratory Technician candidate will join the UK/Fr Material team in Mechanical Engineering. Our client's team uses a common process set and has links to other materials teams across the business. They have extensive test facilities and specialised knowledge of materials used in their organisation.

What we're looking for:

• Wide-ranging assessment of materials, including metals, paints, solders, and adhesives.
• Experience in microsection preparation and assessment using optical microscopes is essential, and expertise in tensile testing would be ideal.
• Understanding general lab equipment is required; any experience with XRF, FTIR, SEM, EDX, and OES would be beneficial but optional.
• Report preparation, interpretation of Engineering drawings and specifications, and use of other IT systems such as Word, Excel, and Access are expected.

Skillset/experience required:

• Manufacturing laboratory experience
• Microsection Inspection experience
• IT skills

What you'll get to do as a Materials and Process Laboratory Technician:

The successful candidate for this position will provide technical guidance in selecting and characterizing materials and related processes for all projects of our client. They will also assess and develop new technologies and offer consultancy services for the Government and MoD. Additionally, the candidate will represent our client on various international bodies, trade bodies, and standard committees. They will ensure compliance with REACH and RoHS regulations and be the first point of contact for forensic engineering and failure investigations. The candidate will also guide the use and control of hazardous materials, offer obsolescence solutions, and validate supplier/sub-contractor processes. Furthermore, they will provide technical support for in-country design and manufacture and conduct quality assessments of bought-in items.

"Please Note: This project is a UK eyes only requires all employees to achieve the appropriate clearance relevant to the role".

More about the role:

Our client's relationship with the UK military spans back over 70 years. They have delivered countless landmarks in defence engineering, supplying vital defence capability to meet the needs of the armed forces over land, sea, and air.

This role is based at the headquarters site in Stevenage which plays a key part in missiles operations. The site also offers excellent transportation links and boasts an onsite gym and coffee shop. Training and development are offered to all employees.

Guidant Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Guidant Global seeks a skilled Systems Modelling Engineer to create models of the seeker RF Radar. The candidate will develop the model, produce auto-code, generate seeker performance predictions, and integrate the seeker model with the missile dynamic reference model. It's a contingent work opportunity that may lead to a permanent position. The work will be hybrid, with 60% on-site presence required.

What we're looking for:

Essential Tools:

• MATLAB
• Simulink

Skills:

• The ideal candidate should have experience in modelling for auto-coding.
• Assessing the suitability of algorithms in the Model
• Aptitude for converting an algorithm into a Simulink model (desirable)
• Understanding with Radar and Control Systems (desirable)
• Familiarity with Digital Signal Processing (desirable)
• RF and Model delivery experience (desirable)
• Technical report writing
• Capability to work as part of a fast-paced team

What you'll get to do as a Systems Modelling Engineer:

The candidate will use model-based design techniques in MATLAB and Simulink to model parts of a complex seeker system, develop and implement algorithms, verify auto-code, and assess seeker performance. They will also create a simplified missile model, potentially update a legacy Seeker model in Statemate, and document model changes while creating test vectors.

"Please Note: Our client requires all employees to achieve the appropriate clearance relevant to the role"

More about the role:

Our client's relationship with the UK military spans back over 70 years. They have delivered countless landmarks in defence engineering, supplying vital defence capability to meet the needs of the armed forces over land, sea, and air.

This role is based at their headquarters in Stevenage which plays a key part in missiles operations. The site also offers excellent transportation links and boasts an onsite gym and coffee shop. Training and development are offered to all employees.

Guidant Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme