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Defence & Aerospace

Sheet Metal Worker

£25.00 - £26.00 per hour

 | Glasgow

 | Contract

Join a world-renowned aerospace and defence organisation as a Sheet Metal Worker full time onsite in Govan or Scotstoun Would you like to join a global aerospace and defence organisation? Do you want to work as part of an organisation protecting people and maintaining maximum national security? Due to a drive for greater success, this advanced manufacturing business is currently searching for a Sheet Metal Worker to add to their talented, hardworking team in Govan or Scotstoun on a 12 month contract. Striving for innovation and creativity you can ensure no two days will be the same. Location: Govan and Scotstoun Shifts Dayshift (Mon-Thurs), Nightshift (Mon-Thurs) or Weekend Shift (Fri-Sun) Standard Day Rates: £20.10 PAYE + £8 per hour for non-local candidates (+ holiday pay) Umbrella rate: £26.89 + £10.47 per hour inside IR35 Nights/Weekends Rates: £26.73 PAYE + £8 per hour for non-local (+ holiday pay) Umbrella rate £35.89 + £10.47 per hour inside IR35 The role * Fabrication of sheet metal furniture i.e. Lockers, cabinets, store etc. * Use a range of hand and mechanical tools and equipment to complete fabrication activities * Measure, cut, bend, and shape sheet metal using hand and power tools * Fabrication of ventilation systems i.e. spiral and box vents * Always comply with SHE regulations * Interpret and work from ship drawings and technical specifications * Working to engineering standards, striving for quality first time Your skills & experience * Time served (Able to provide Apprenticeship papers) * Understanding of HVAC installation & manufacture * Understanding of manufacturing processes, instructions and procedures * Understanding of SHE risks assessments, PUWER and COSHH * Comfortable working in confined spaces and/or at height * Background in a major construction / manufacturing environment, marine experience is Background This is an exciting opportunity to work for a global business that has developed a strategy of working closely with its contingent workforce. Within the role, you can expect to: Work on complex, cutting-edge projects Achieve a work/life balance Develop your skills APPLY NOW If this sounds like the role for you, we'd love to hear from you! Send your CV to Stella today!

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Defence & Aerospace

Pipe Fabricator

£24.00 - £25.00 per hour + + travel allowance for non local

 | Barrow-in-Furness District

 | Contract

Join a world-renowned aerospace and defence organisation as a Pipe Fabricator full time onsite in Barrow Would you like to join a global aerospace and defence organisation? Do you want to work as part of an organisation protecting people and maintaining maximum national security? Due to a drive for greater success, this advanced manufacturing business is currently searching for a Pipe Fabricator to add to their talented, hardworking team in Rochester on a 12 month contract. Striving for innovation and creativity you can ensure no two days will be the same. Rate: £25.94 per hour inside / Umbrella (local) £25.94 + £10.47 per hour inside / Umbrella (non local) The role: * Work safely at all times, complying with Health and Safety and other relevant regulations and guidelines. * Follow the relevant instructions, drawings and any other Quality Standards/Specifications. * Use the appropriate methods and techniques to fabricate, assemble, install pipe and maintain work systems and associated components. * Check the completed activity to ensure that all operations have been completed to meet the required * Quality Standards/Specification. * Use associated tools and equipment safely and effectively Knowledge & Skills: * Reading / understanding technical drawings * Working to Datum * working to imperial measurements * Awareness of Dreadnought cleanliness and material segregation requirements * Understanding of shock clearance requirements * Understanding of ripout process and procedures * Test path walking * Cutting and Preparation of Non Target Material Pipe work * Small bore manufacture/Installation * Large bore manufacture/Installation * EB inserts Qualifications: * Served and Approved Apprenticeship (In relevant trade) * NVQ Level 3 Equivalent Qualification (In relevant subject) Background This is an exciting opportunity to work for a global business that has developed a strategy of working closely with its contingent workforce. Within the role, you can expect to: Work on complex, cutting-edge projects Achieve a work/life balance Develop your skills APPLY NOW If this sounds like the role for you, we'd love to hear from you! Send your CV to Stella today!

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Defence & Aerospace

Electrician

£24.00 - £26.00 per hour

 | Barrow-in-Furness District

 | Contract

Join a world-renowned aerospace and defence organisation as a Electrician in Barrow full time onsite Would you like to join a global aerospace and defence organisation? Do you want to work as part of an organisation protecting people and maintaining maximum national security? Due to a drive for greater success, this advanced manufacturing business is currently searching for a Electrician to add to their talented, hardworking team in Rochester on a 12 month contract. Striving for innovation and creativity you can ensure no two days will be the same. Rate: £26.89 per hour inside / Umbrella The role: * Banding and clipping including selection of the correct banding for the type of banding to be used - Awareness of bend radii of cables - Ability to run in cables neatly using pull sheets and correct EMC segregation * Manufacture and install cable runs - Mounting equipment using mounts and required shock clearances * Connect junction boxes (normal - less than 10 cables and/or up to 40 Generics) - Terminations of large panels with multicore cables * Connect minor electrical equipment (lights/sockets/internal comms) * In-line crimping using procedures and filling in crimp record card - Correct selection and use of crimping tools and associated document * Fibre optics * Installation of Schott harnesses * Various Connectors - First Level Connectors - RJ45 * Basic testing - continuity (line checking) testing for dead as required by rip-out process Knowledge & Skills: * Safety certification i.e. SHE induction, COSHH awareness, working at height etc. * Modern Apprenticeship Trade papers *Completed a 'time served' full Engineering Modern Apprenticeship which has been formally certificated by a national Awarding Organisation and must include a Further Education component and a Competence component. These would normally be issued by City & Guilds, NVQ/SVQ, BTEC, IMI, Edexcel, EAL or predecessor bodies (ITB, EITB, EnTra), SEMTA, ATA, although this list is not exhaustive. Background This is an exciting opportunity to work for a global business that has developed a strategy of working closely with its contingent workforce. Within the role, you can expect to: Work on complex, cutting-edge projects Achieve a work/life balance Develop your skills APPLY NOW If this sounds like the role for you, we'd love to hear from you! Send your CV to Stella today!

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Defence & Aerospace

Project Engineering Scrum Master - V05614

Up to £56.44 per hour

 | Lancashire

 | Contract

Project Engineering Scrum Master Warton Based (Hybrid working) £56.44 an hour Umbrella Inside IR35 9 Month Contract initially. This is a great opportunity to work within one of the UK's leading Defence organisations based In Warton. Hybrid working 1-2 days per week on site. The successful candidate will be required to perform tasks suitable to the internal level of this role. The role will contain, but will not be limited to, the following: Represent the company in Siemens run sprints. Facilitate workshops Drive Scope requirements into Delivery through Sprints using Siemens Toolsets with the businesses nominated SME's Maintain record of progress and report weekly & monthly into Management meetings Drive outputs according to Programme schedule Knowledge: Expertise in Teamcenter PLM, NX CAD, Polarion ALM, and enterprise architecture frameworks. Certified Scrum Master with hands-on experience in Agile transformation Aerospace development lifecycle knowledge, including certification milestones (ASR, SRR, SFR, PDR, CDR). Strong knowledge of digital thread, digital twin, and MBSE concepts Skills: Good communication skills in English and Indian dialects (primarily Hindi ) - added advantage when dealing with Siemens Global Delivery Team For more information please contact Lauren Morley at JAM Recruitment or click apply.

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Defence & Aerospace

Report Developer

£40.00 - £42.11 per hour

 | Rochdale

 | Contract

Join a world-renowned aerospace and defence organisation as a Report Developer in Rochester full time onsite Would you like to join a global aerospace and defence organisation? Do you want to work as part of an organisation protecting people and maintaining maximum national security? Due to a drive for greater success, this advanced manufacturing business is currently searching for a Report Developer to add to their talented, hardworking team in Rochester on a 12 month contract. Striving for innovation and creativity you can ensure no two days will be the same. Rate: £42.11 per hour inside / Umbrella The role:  Design, develop, and maintain reports using Oracle Reports, Oracle BI Publisher, SmartView, FRC and related tools  Write and optimize **SQL and PL/SQL** queries, procedures, and packages for reporting purposes  Gather and analyse business requirements to translate them into technical reporting solutions  Develop complex data models and report layouts based on business needs  Ensure report accuracy, data consistency, and compliance with business rules Knowledge & Skills:  Strong experience with Oracle SQL and PL/SQL  Hands-on experience with Oracle Reporting tools, Oracle Reports, BI Publisher, Oracle Analytics or relevant reporting tools (essential)  Solid understanding of Oracle ERP database architecture  Experience with joins, subqueries, analytic functions, and performance tuning  Knowledge of XML, RTF templates, and report formatting (for BI Publisher)  Familiarity with Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) and Oracle Cloud deployments  3-6+ years of experience in Oracle reporting or related development roles  Experience in enterprise or ERP-based reporting environments preferred Background This is an exciting opportunity to work for a global business that has developed a strategy of working closely with its contingent workforce. Within the role, you can expect to: Work on complex, cutting-edge projects Achieve a work/life balance Develop your skills APPLY NOW If this sounds like the role for you, we'd love to hear from you! Send your CV to Stella today!

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Defence & Aerospace

Data Migration Engineer

£41.00 - £42.11 per hour

 | Rochester

 | Contract

Join a world-renowned aerospace and defence organisation as a Data Migration Engineer in Rochester full time onsite Would you like to join a global aerospace and defence organisation? Do you want to work as part of an organisation protecting people and maintaining maximum national security? Due to a drive for greater success, this advanced manufacturing business is currently searching for a Data Migration Engineer to add to their talented, hardworking team in Rochester on a 12 month contract. Striving for innovation and creativity you can ensure no two days will be the same. Rate: £42.11 per hour inside / Umbrella The role: The Data Migration Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and executing data migration solutions to support ERP data transformation into Oracle Cloud. The role ensures data is migrated accurately, securely, and efficiently, maintaining data integrity, quality, and compliance in accordance with business transformation rules. You'll work closely with business stakeholders, data architects, and project team to deliver reliable and auditable data migration. Knowledge & Skills:  Strong experience with Oracle SQL and PL/SQL  Solid understanding of Oracle ERP database architecture  Experience with joins, subqueries, analytic functions, and performance tuning of data extractions  Knowledge of ETL techniques and methods  Experience in Oracle 11i data structures or Oracle Cloud environments  Previous experience of data migration in a similar role Background This is an exciting opportunity to work for a global business that has developed a strategy of working closely with its contingent workforce. Within the role, you can expect to: Work on complex, cutting-edge projects Achieve a work/life balance Develop your skills APPLY NOW If this sounds like the role for you, we'd love to hear from you! Send your CV to Stella today!

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Defence & Aerospace

PLM Solution Architect

£70.00 - £72.54 per hour

 | Lancashire

 | Contract

PLM Solution Architect Initial 9 Month Contract 2 days per week on site (remainder working from home) Warton, Lancashire £72.54 Per Hour (Umbrella Rate - Inside IR35) The Role Lead the design and implementation of Teamcenter architecture, including Database Server, Application Server, Web Server, Dispatcher, and related components. Define PLM system architecture aligned with enterprise digital transformation goals. Work with TOGAF, DODAF, ArchiMate or similar architecture frameworks to build enterprise PLM roadmaps. Enable and implement end-to-end Digital Thread / Digital Twin solutions across engineering, manufacturing, and service domains. Develop and consume web services and SOA APIs for downstream and upstream system integrations. Develop custom Teamcenter server-side extensions, handlers, and business logic using Java, C++, or C#. Implement ITK (C/C++) customizations for data manipulation, business rules, and server-side logic. Customize and configure Active Workspace (AW) including UI modifications, custom widgets, and client-side extensions. Utilize Teamcenter SOA services to create and deploy custom services and integrations. The Candidate Deep technical understanding of PLM Ecosystems with the ability to translate business needs into scalable, future ready, PLM Architectures Extensive toolset knowledge including BMIDE Expert knowledge of HCL Connector If this role is of interest, please send a copy of your CV to Tom McGuire by clicking the "Apply Now" button.

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Defence & Aerospace

Quality Engineer

Up to £30.41 per hour

 | Usk

 | Contract

Quality Engineer Glascoed Based £30.41 an hour Umbrella Inside IR35 12 Month Contract initially. This is a great opportunity to work within one of the UK's leading Defence organisations based In Glascoed. Typical duties include (but are not limited to): Review Shop Floor records (e.g. 'SMDCP' documents), 'First Off' items for Quality Dept. approval, technical specifications, drawings, and endorse Certificates of Conformity as an approved signatory. Perform Internal Audits, support External Audits, and support the development of audit responses and robust corrective actions which prevent identified problems from ever happening again. Monitor and analyse reject, rework, and RFT data, and present information to management Monitor and support non-conformance / quality issue management ('CAR', 'Q1', 'Q2', 'Q3', etc.) Drive and support targeted CI (Continuous Improvement) activities, focussing on  (A) Reduced Rejects and Costs  (B) Improved operational workflows, throughput, and efficiency Energise others to engage in improvement activities, and support others in identifying and implementing their own improvements. Support Process Readiness Review (PRR), performing Quality Dept. reviews of process readiness, and supporting the optimisation of the PRR process across the site. Work with Manufacturing Engineering to improve the QMS (Quality Management System) Continually improve your own understanding of lean manufacturing methods, and core tools (including but not limited to: VSM, Root Cause Analysis, 8D, Six Sigma, TOC, MS Excel, Minitab…) and also encourage and assist in continually improving the knowledge of others across Land UK. Knowledge: Excellent numeracy and mechanical comprehension. ISO 9001 Internal auditor certification. Experience within a manufacturing environment, preferably of a similarly highly controlled nature (aerospace, automotive, nuclear, medical devices, etc.) Skills: Ability to produce clear and concise written/visual instructions Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential Excellent numeracy and mechanical comprehension is essential Awareness of company products and safety critical aspects Ability to effectively co-ordinate data collection wherever necessary to inform business decisions Ability to perform detailed data analysis and identify trends in data Knowledge and understanding of how to comprehensively contain quality issues Ability to lead and support root cause analysis and corrective action identification Ability to interrogate technical drawings and specifications For more information please contact Lauren Morley at JAM Recruitment or click apply.

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Defence & Aerospace

Senior Engineer Support Configuration

£42000.00 - £48000.00 per annum

 | Barrow-in-Furness District

 | Permanent

If you are reading this and have previously served in the Royal Navy (or worked alongside), read on as this could be the next role for you! I am currently recruiting on behalf of a global powerhouse in Defence for a role that is perfect for either a forces leaver, or someone who has worked in a civilian role alongside the Navy. This role will be based in Barrow-in-Furness, ideally spending 3 days per week in the office, although this could be negotiated on for the right person coming from further afield. The Role This position will be responsible for working across a wide variety of multi-disciplinery teams to deliver accurate & concise support documentation, detailing the relationship between the platform and infrastructure once in service. The ideal candidate will have exposure to both naval platforms and infrastructure, making ex-Navy personnel an ideal fit. Other candidates to be considered would involve those who have worked in support engineering/documentation in a civilian role, alongside the Navy. Aside from the above, a professional qualification in mechanical/electrical engineering would be useful, but the main background needed is experience with the production of documents containing technical information. Please apply today if you are interested in more information!

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Defence & Aerospace

Software Engineer

£550 - £750 per day + Umbrella, Inside IR35

 | Cheltenham

 | Contract

DV Cleared Software Engineer (DBA / Data-Focused) Contract: 12 months Location: Cheltenham (5 days per week onsite, occasional travel to Gloucester) Rate: £550 - £750 per day (Umbrella, Inside IR35) Must hold live UKIC DV clearance used within the last 12 months About the Role An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Software Engineer with a strong DBA background to support a growing national security programme based in Cheltenham. This role sits within a high-performing technical team delivering solutions that have real-world impact across the UK Government sector. You'll work on data-focused systems, contributing across the full software lifecycle while supporting and improving secure Oracle-based platforms and automation using Ansible. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, test, document and support software components within a secure system environment Provide accurate estimates for development effort from given specifications Work with a strong focus on data processing and database-driven systems Support and develop Oracle and Ansible-based infrastructure, including automation Analyse code defects and deliver timely, robust fixes Required Skills & Experience Strong background as a DBA / data-focused software engineer Hands-on experience with Oracle and Ansible Solid understanding of backend systems and data processing Proven ability to troubleshoot, analyse and resolve complex technical issues Comfortable working collaboratively within Agile teams Desirable Exposure to cloud or platform technologies such as AWS, Docker, microservices Experience working in secure or regulated environments The Ideal Candidate You'll be technically strong, curious, and motivated to solve complex problems. This role would suit someone who enjoys working close to the data layer, values clean, well-documented solutions, and wants to contribute to meaningful, high-impact programmes.

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Defence & Aerospace

Procurement Engineer

Up to £33.24 per hour

 | Blackburn

 | Contract

Procurement Engineer Warton based (Hybrid 2-3 days per week) £33.24 an hour Umbrella Inside IR35 6 or 12 Month Contract initially. This is a great opportunity to work within one of the UK's leading Defence organisations based In Samlesbury. Hybrid working (2-3 days per week on site) This role is working in the DLF & Service Provision Value Team. A Procurement Engineer with responsibility for one or more suppliers, actively managing and driving strategic "Value" related sourcing activities for your area of responsibility. You will be undertaking analysis of supplier pricing to ensure value for money, driving cost reductions and leading affordability campaigns, ensuring effective supplier risk management and supply chain resilience. You will be an integral stakeholder in enabling supplier performance through effective sourcing and supplier relationship management providing support to Life Cycle Management and associated Governance activities; all whilst managing your various internal stakeholders. Knowledge: - A Continuous Improvement mind-set with proven examples of identifying new ideas that drive improvement, problem solving and working collaboratively with others to identify a solution ideally within a Procurement (or similar) environment - Detailed understanding and experience of supplier risk and opportunity management - Working understanding of tool sets and IT such as ERP systems, Microsoft Office programs particularly in Excel. Desirable; - Previous experience of managing strategic Supplier relationships and complex development contracts Skills: - Excellent collaboration and communication skills, fostering close & trusting relationships with a network of demanding internal and external stakeholders - Negotiation skills - experience of price and contractual terms and conditions negotiations - Ability to compile data, analyse and propose recommendations through reports and presentations For more information please contact Lauren Morley at JAM Recruitment or click apply.

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Defence & Aerospace

Recruitment Professional - Reporting

£20.00 - £20.06 per hour

 | Preston

 | Contract

Join a world-renowned aerospace and defence organisation as a Recruitment Professional in Preston - Hybrid Would you like to join a global aerospace and defence organisation? Do you want to work as part of an organisation protecting people and maintaining maximum national security? Due to a drive for greater success, this advanced manufacturing business is currently searching for a Recruitment Professional to add to their talented, hardworking team in Preston on a 12 month contract. Striving for innovation and creativity you can ensure no two days will be the same. Rate: £20.06 per hour inside / Umbrella The role: As a Recruitment Operations Professional, you will be responsible for the input, maintenance, quality and integrity of data held in our technology platforms. In addition to our HR platform which holds our employee data, you will also gain exposure to several other technology platforms used within the wider team for processes such as Security Vetting, Finance and the monitoring of employee time and attendance amongst others. Knowledge & Skills: Strong Reporting background Expert in Excel - VLOOKUP, Pivot tables and Data analysis Good customer service skills Background This is an exciting opportunity to work for a global business that has developed a strategy of working closely with its contingent workforce. Within the role, you can expect to: Work on complex, cutting-edge projects Achieve a work/life balance Develop your skills APPLY NOW If this sounds like the role for you, we'd love to hear from you! Send your CV to Stella today!

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Defence & Aerospace

Cost Engineer

£60.00 - £63.40 per hour

 | Barrow-in-Furness District

 | Contract

Cost Engineer Initial 6 Month Contract 2 days per fortnight on site (remainder working from home) Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria £63.40 Per Hour (Umbrella Rate - Inside IR35) The Role Identify, assesses and manages risks to the success of the project. Applies appropriate project management methods and tools whether predictive (plan-driven) approaches or adaptive (iterative/agile) approaches. Agree project management approach with stakeholders, and prepare realistic plans (including quality, risk and communications plans) and track activities against the project schedule, managing stakeholder involvement as appropriate. Consolidate expertise from multiple sources, including third party experts, to provide coherent advice to further organisational objectives. Supports and promotes the development and sharing of specialist knowledge within the organisation. This is a role for an experienced project professional with a small team and the ability to deliver with limited guidance from the Line Manager. The Candidate Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of project management and control policies, processes, procedures and systems. Comprehensive project management and control experience demonstrated in a professional capacity and the specialist skills to ensure procedures are followed with the ability to define the standards which the others will operate. Guides others in application of project management and control processes. Comprehensive understanding of one or more project management and control tools techniques and practices. Good knowledge and experience of PM governance and assurance processes such as Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBRs). Experience with Primavera P6 would be desirable. If this role is of interest, please send a copy of your CV to Tom McGuire by clicking the "Apply Now" button.

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Defence & Aerospace

Electrical Design Engineer

£40.00 - £47.00 per hour

 | Blackburn

 | Contract

Electrical Design Engineer Initial 12 Month Contract 2-3 days per week on site Samlesbury, Lancashire £47.12 Per Hour (Umbrella Rate - Inside IR35) The Role * Working closely with other engineering disciplines and functions, supplier and customer areas, fostering a team-working and collaborative product development environment. * Producing and issuing Airframe engineering design data to meet project requirements, in line with design standards, whilst maintaining quality, cost and schedule adherence. * Identifying project technical risks and opportunities, and where appropriate propose mitigation plans. * Evaluating and resolving design queries, and supporting the generation of resulting modifications and changes. * Supporting the definition and resource planning of design workload delivery. The Candidate * Proficiency in a CAD system, typically CATIA V5 or equivalent toolset, with experience in a PLM system. * Experience of working in a multidisciplinary integrated product development environment, influencing adjacent disciplines. * Experience of working with external customers, suppliers and partners. * Experience of managing Design tasks to meet engineering design requirements and programme requirements. If this role is of interest, please send a copy of your CV to Tom McGuire by clicking the "Apply Now" button.

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Defence & Aerospace

Inventory Controller

£20.00 - £23.33 per hour

 | Lincolnshire

 | Contract

Join a world-renowned aerospace and defence organisation as a Inventory Controller in RAF Coningsby - 5 days a week onsite the rest from home Would you like to join a global aerospace and defence organisation? Do you want to work as part of an organisation protecting people and maintaining maximum national security? Due to a drive for greater success, this advanced manufacturing business is currently searching for a Inventory Controller to add to their talented, hardworking team in RAF Coningsby on a 6 month contract. Striving for innovation and creativity you can ensure no two days will be the same. Rate: £24.33 per hour inside / Umbrella The role: You'll be responsible for the control, accountability and movement of assets throughout aircraft maintenance servicing from 'Goods Inward' to delivery against schedules. The Inventory Controllers are responsible for the control of spares for the Typhoon a/c undergoing maintenance/re-build. Knowledge & Skills: Awareness and knowledge of Mil Pt145 / Pt M regulations Competent and Qualified in the use of the RAF Logistics MJDI system (essential) Knowledge of IMS Knowledge of Supply Chain IT systems Ensure that output meets the defined business needs in terms of quantity, quality and schedule Requirement for close liaison and working with the core engineering and Logistics teams across TyTAN Background This is an exciting opportunity to work for a global business that has developed a strategy of working closely with its contingent workforce. Within the role, you can expect to: Work on complex, cutting-edge projects Achieve a work/life balance Develop your skills APPLY NOW If this sounds like the role for you, we'd love to hear from you! Send your CV to Stella today!

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Defence & Aerospace

Project Analyst

£35.00 - £40.33 per hour

 | Portsmouth

 | Contract

Join a world-renowned aerospace and defence organisation as a Project Analyst in Broad Oak - 1-2 days a week onsite the rest from home Would you like to join a global aerospace and defence organisation? Do you want to work as part of an organisation protecting people and maintaining maximum national security? Due to a drive for greater success, this advanced manufacturing business is currently searching for a Project Analyst to add to their talented, hardworking team in Broad Oak on a 12 month contract. Striving for innovation and creativity you can ensure no two days will be the same. Rate: £40.33 per hour inside / Umbrella The role: * The Project Analyst will be a member of the FP&A Project Performance job family and will deliver ongoing support across Project Finance, as well as the wider Finance function. This support may include, but is not limited to: * Delivering customer focused Project Finance support as part of the Capability Centre, aiding the Business Unit in the effective and profitable delivery of customer projects by owning all Finance aspects of the project life cycle Knowledge & Skills: * Experience of Project Finance and strong understanding of financial forecasting and reporting processes. * Knowledge of relevant accounting standards (IFRS / GAAP), incl. IFRS15 revenue recognition criteria. * Proficient in use of Microsoft Office packages, including Excel * Recognises best practice in applying financial controls. * Experience of using MRPs or ERPs (e.g. SAP, Infor LN, Oracle) and financial reporting, forecasting and analytical tools (e.g. SAP BPC / SAC, Cognos, Tableau) * Qualified member of professional accounting body (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) * Part-qualified or qualified by experience Background This is an exciting opportunity to work for a global business that has developed a strategy of working closely with its contingent workforce. Within the role, you can expect to: Work on complex, cutting-edge projects Achieve a work/life balance Develop your skills APPLY NOW If this sounds like the role for you, we'd love to hear from you! Send your CV to Stella today!

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Defence & Aerospace

Project Accountant

£30.00 - £33.95 per hour

 | Preston

 | Contract

Join a world-renowned aerospace and defence organisation as a Project Accountant in Warton or Samlesbury on a hybrid (2 days in Warton and 1 day in Samlesbury the rest from home) Would you like to join a global aerospace and defence organisation? Do you want to work as part of an organisation protecting people and maintaining maximum national security? Due to a drive for greater success, this advanced manufacturing business is currently searching for a Project Accountant to add to their talented, hardworking team in Warton and Samlesbury on an initial 18 month contract. Striving for innovation and creativity you can ensure no two days will be the same. This role will be offering £33.95 Umbrella per hour inside IR35 The role: * We are recruiting a subcontractor in the Orders to Receipts/ Purchase to Pay team within the Air Project Finance Capability centre. * You will specialise in providing order book, billing, cash, foreign currency management and other related tasks to a variety of Air contracts. * You will be responsible for delivering our key processes and ensuring deadlines are met. You will engage with a wide variety of stakeholders, across finance Duties: * Orderbook reconciliations * Debtors management * Order Intake * Creditors management * Foreign Currency management * Billing management Knowledge and Qualifications: * Experience in Orders to Receipts / Purchaser to Pay activities of Project Accounting is essential. * CIMA, ACA or ACCA - Qualified / Part Qualified Background This is an exciting opportunity to work for a global business that has developed a strategy of working closely with its contingent workforce. Within the role, you can expect to: Work on complex, cutting-edge projects Achieve a work/life balance Develop your skills APPLY NOW If this sounds like the role for you, we'd love to hear from you! Send your CV to Stella today!

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Defence & Aerospace

Software Engineer

£500 - £570 per day + Negotiable, Inside IR35

 | Cheltenham

 | Contract

DV Cleared Software Engineer (DBA / Data-Focused) Contract: 12 months Location: Cheltenham (5 days per week onsite, occasional travel to Gloucester) Rate: £500 - £570 per day (Umbrella, Inside IR35) Must hold live UKIC DV clearance About the Role An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Software Engineer with a strong DBA background to support a growing national security programme based in Cheltenham. This role sits within a high-performing technical team delivering solutions that have real-world impact across the UK Government sector. You'll work on data-focused systems, contributing across the full software lifecycle while supporting and improving secure Oracle-based platforms and automation using Ansible. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, test, document and support software components within a secure system environment Provide accurate estimates for development effort from given specifications Work with a strong focus on data processing and database-driven systems Support and develop Oracle and Ansible-based infrastructure, including automation Analyse code defects and deliver timely, robust fixes Required Skills & Experience Strong background as a DBA / data-focused software engineer Hands-on experience with Oracle and Ansible Solid understanding of backend systems and data processing Proven ability to troubleshoot, analyse and resolve complex technical issues Comfortable working collaboratively within Agile teams Desirable Exposure to cloud or platform technologies such as AWS, Docker, microservices Experience working in secure or regulated environments The Ideal Candidate You'll be technically strong, curious, and motivated to solve complex problems. This role would suit someone who enjoys working close to the data layer, values clean, well-documented solutions, and wants to contribute to meaningful, high-impact programmes.

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Project Controls, PMO and P3M

Project Manager

£45000 - £55000 per annum

 | Warrington

 | Permanent

A global consultancy is looking for a Project Manager to join their growing team which works across multiple industries including, but not limited to, civil infrastructure, data centres, defence and energy. This specific role is working on nuclear projects and is available on a hybrid basis (3 days per week on the customer site in Warrington). The Role As a Project Manager you'll have responsibility for service delivery on a variety of projects (both in size and complexity) whilst also ensuring that client objectives are met and projects are delivered to time, cost and quality. You… To succeed as in this role you'll need to have specific project management experience on engineering / construction projects within the utilities, rail, nuclear or civil infrastructure domains. Please note, applications from candidates with an IT project management background cannot be considered. The Package In return for your skills, you'll receive a salary of up to £55,000 and other benefits including pension (up to 5% employer contribution), private medical insurance, 25 days' (plus bank holidays) and flexible working. In addition, the company is committed to both training and development along with career progression. How to apply… This is an excellent opportunity to join a market leader committed to your career development so if you're interested in being considered, please send your CV via the "Apply Now" button.

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Defence & Aerospace

Integration Engineer

£600 - £650 per day + Umbrella, inside IR35

 | Hereford

 | Contract

Integration Engineer Contract: 12 months Location: Hereford (4 days per week onsite, occasional travel to Gloucester) Rate: £600 - £650 per day (Umbrella, Inside IR35) Security Clearance: Must hold live SC clearance (used within the last 12 months) Must be eligible for DV clearance The Role We are looking for an experienced Integration Engineer to support a high-profile programme based at a secure customer site in Hereford. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys working across systems, acting as a technical bridge between software teams, infrastructure, and end users. You'll be a senior technical contributor on the project, working closely with customers and development teams to integrate Linux-based systems, containerised services, and mobile platforms within a secure environment. Key Responsibilities System administration of multiple Linux machines running critical services Deployment, configuration and management of containerised applications (Docker / Podman) Setup and configuration of applications and services across Linux and Android systems Integration of mobile and server-based systems Administration of mobile device management (MDM) solutions Required Skills & Experience Proven system integration experience Strong Linux system administration background Hands-on experience with containerisation technologies (Docker / Podman) Working knowledge of networking and secure systems (expert level not required) Experience working with Android devices in a technical environment Ability to write software (not language-specific expert level) Practical experience with Java and Kotlin

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Dan Kirkpatrick

Dan Kirkpatrick

Group Director

​I joined JAM straight after finishing university - despite being a bit of a numbers geek (Economics BA and Statistics MSc) and always thinking I'd end up in something to do with Finance I'm still in a "people" job over 15 years later and still enjoy it as much as I did on my first day. My first role at JAM was as a Trainee Consultant and since then I've held a number of different roles including Business Unit Manager for our Managed Accounts & RPO divisions and Client Services Director within our Business Development Team. I was promoted to a Group Director in 2018 and now have a wide ranging role across all aspects of the business… I still love working with clients and candidates though so always ensure I have a couple of live jobs! Outside of work I love eating out, wine, squash and our menagerie of animals (Arlo the Cockapoo, Rafferty and Rufus the Ragdolls and Jemima the Rabbit) I’m also the reigning JAM table football and table tennis champion – a misspent childhood! And my (very minor) claim to fame is that I once appeared on ITV's popular dating/cookery show, Dinner Date!

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Nicola Mannion

Nicola Mannion

Director

I grew up playing and coaching competitive tennis and netball and after starting at JAM as a fresh Graduate in 2004, I’ve had successful and diverse career. My sporting background gave me a brilliant grounding to achieve my career goals and after working through the ranks, I am now managing JAMs largest customers with the support of an amazing, dedicated team. I love developing people and seeing them thrive which ultimately results in achieving my personal goals of managing a successful, profitable business. We deliver upon a diverse range of skills, but my key driver is gaining customer satisfaction and building long term, positive relationships through our approach.​​​

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