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Defence & Aerospace
Electrical Engineer Platform Systems
Up to £33.92 per hour
| Renfrewshire
| Contract
Electrical Engineer Platform Systems Scotstoun Based (Hybrid working) £33.92 an hour Umbrella Inside IR35 6 Month Contract initially. This is a great opportunity to work within one of the UK's leading Defence organisations based In Scotstoun. Hybrid 1-2 days per week. Core Activity: * Ensure effective application of processes, including supporting the design, modifications and improvements in the following areas, in accordance with relevant standards and best practice:- o LV Distribution, QPS and Electrical Safety o LV Protection Systems and Earthing Systems o LV Cabling and Cable routing o Converted Supplies o Portable Apparatus and Domestic Supplies o Aviation Support o General and Special Lighting o Hull Preservation Systems o Degaussing Key Accountabilities: * Develop design specifications under guidance and carry out design activities in line with specifications and all quality and technical standards. Examples of engineering output are mechanical schematic diagrams, mechanical design calculations, and mechanical specifications. * Participate fully in developing, maintaining and modifying engineering processes and procedures in mechanical engineering areas in response to technical developments and operational need. * Carry out technical analyses and investigations, including evaluation and selection of technical options, and prepare reports with suggested recommendations to support the design of improvements. * Prepare mechanical technical equipment specifications; develop mechanical designs in line with all specifications and standards. * Contribute to process improvement within the operational and/or engineering team to deliver continuous improvements in quality, cycle time and asset utilisation. * Liaise with customers and/or suppliers in assigned areas on engineering matters. * Provide help and direction to less experienced team members to support both their effective working and their development. * Contribute to engineering team decisions to support the effective performance of the team. * Make engineering decisions within own sphere of responsibility. * Answer technical queries about own work within their level of knowledge and competency * Qualifications/Functional Knowledge: * Degree qualified likely to be in a technology, engineering or science related discipline * Working towards the requirements for registration as Incorporated Engineer or Chartered Engineer with the Engineering Council * Possesses good knowledge of most aspects within current discipline * Able to perform analysis using recognised analytical tools and to make sound judgements * Has sufficient capability to be able to make correct trade-off decisions * Ability to communicate verbally and in writing to management and peers For more inormation please contact Lauren Morley at JAM Recruitment or click apply.
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Control System Engineer
£40 - £45 per hour
| Derby
| Contract
Are you a Control System Engineer looking for your next contract opportunity? If so please read on.... Control System Engineer Derby 5 days a week onsite £40-£45 per hour Outside IR35 6 month initial Skillset: - Proven experience programming PLC (Siemens TIA Portal, Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi) - Experience with HMI and SCADA - This role will be full project lifecycle working from taking a briefing from customers through site installation and commissioning phases - Experience withing power or utlities industries would be desirable If this role is of interest please get in touch with Alex Hooton at JAM Recruitment as soon as possible
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Control System Engineer
£45 - £50 per hour
| Blackburn
| Contract
Are you a Control System Engineer within the water industry looking for your next contract opportunity? If so, please read on... Control System Engineer Blackburn £45-£50 per hour Outside IR35 6 month initial Essential skillset: - 5+ years experience within the water industry - Expereince with PLC programming languages such as Ladder Logic, Structured Text, or Function Block Diagrams. - Experience with SCADA systems and programming - Proven experience with control system design tools such as Siemens TIA portal or Rockwell Studio 5000 -Develop control strategies for automated systems, including flow control, motor control, and process control systems If this role is of interest to you please get in touch with Alex Hooton as soon as possible.
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Electrical Design Engineer
£40 - £45 per hour
| Blackburn
| Contract
Are you an Electrical design Engineer with Water experience looking for your next contract role? If so, please read on Electrical Design Engineer Blackburn £40-£45 per hour Outside IR35 6 Month initial Essential Skillset: - Proven experience producing detailed design drawings and technical specifications for electrical systems, using AutoCAD, Revit, and other design software - Experience within the Water industry - Strong experience of relevant electrical standards, regulations, and codes of practice - Familiarity with electrical load calculations, fault analysis, and lighting design If this role is of interest to you, please get in touch with Alex Hooton at JAM Recruitment as soon as possible.
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EC&I Engineer
£45 - £50 per hour
| Leeds
| Contract
Are you an EC&I Engineer looking for your next contract opportunity? If so, please read on.... EC&I Engineer Leeds £45-£50 per hour Outside IR35 6 month initial contract Essential Skillset: - Design electrical systems, control systems, and instrumentation, ensuring compliance with both internal and external technical standards - Experience with design software AutoCAD - Experience with PLC programming, HMI design, and instrumentation selection. -Proven experience with the installation, testing, and commissioning of electrical, control, and instrumentation systems on site, ensuring quality control and safety If this role sounds of interest to you, plese get in contact with Alex Hooton at JAM Recruitment as soon as possible.
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Controls Engineer
£45 - £50 per hour
| England
| Contract
Are you a Controls Engineer looking for your next contract role? If so, take a look below! Job title: Control Engineer Location: Greater Manchester (Hybrid work model) Pay rate: £45-£50 per hour (outside IR35) Contract length: 6 months initial Skillset: - 5+ years' experience working within the water industry - 10+ years experience as a control system engineer - Experience programming PLC and HMI/SCADA systems using Siemens Step 7, TIA portal, WinCC SCADA and RS Logix 500 If this sounds like your ideal next contract role please get in touch with Alex Hooton at JAM Recruitment.
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Control & Instrumentation Engineer
£40 - £45 per hour
| Portsmouth
| Contract
Are you a Control & Instrumentation Engineer looking for your next contract opportunity? If so, please read on... Control & Instrumentation Engineer Portsmouth - Hybrid working available £40-£45 per hour Outside IR35 6 month initial Essential Skillset: - Proven experience within the Oil & Gas industry - Ability to produce key deliverables such as SIL verification documents, Safety Requirement Specifications and produce SIL verification calculations using SIL calculation software - Ability to Specify, Test and Commission SIS and Control Systems upgrades - Experience in the design, maintenance, and operation of Safety Instrumented Systems - Experience programming PLCs including Allen Bradley or Siemens If this role is of interest please get in contact with Alex Hooton at JAM Recrutiment as soon as possible.
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Electrical Design Engineer
£40 - £45 per hour
| Manchester
| Contract
Electrical Design Engineer £40 per hour Outside of IR35 Manchester Are you an Electrical Design Engineer looking for a new contract role? If so please take a look at the below opportunity: Essential Requirements: 10+ years experience working within Electrical Design Engineering Experience within the pharmaceutical industry Proficient in the use of Electrical Design software tools (AutoCAD, Amtech and Dialux) HNC minimum HND would be advantageous If this sounds like a good fit for you please get in touch with Daisy Black at JAM Recruitment ASAP
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Controls Systems Engineer
£50 - £52 per hour
| Manchester
| Contract
Control Systems Engineer £50 per hour Outside of IR35 Manchester Are you a Controls Systems Engineer looking for a new contract role? If so please take a look at the below opportunity: Essential Requirements: 10+ years experience working within Control System Engineering Experience with automated systems such as baggage handling lines, conveyors or palletisers Proficient in the use of Siemens and Allen Bradley PLC HNC minimum HND would be advantageous Experience in FAT and SAT delivery for automated systems Demonstrated experience in control systems engineering across industries such as water management, FMCG, airport baggage handling, and building automation. If this sounds like a good fit for you please get in touch with Daisy Black at JAM Recruitment ASAP
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Electrical Design Engineer
£50 - £55 per hour
| Northampton
| Contract
Electrical Design Engineer 6 Month Initial Contract £50-£55 per hour - Inside IR35 Northampton Are you an Electrical Design Engineer with a background in the pharmaceutical indsutry? If so, please read on... Essential Skillset: - 5+ years experience with Autocad design software package - Experience with Low Voltage design and design within systems - Proven working experience with rack design and cable design - Working experience with 18th edition wiring regulations - Proven working experience as an Electrical Design Engineer within a pharmaceutical background If this opportunity sounds like your ideal role please get in touch with Alex Hooton at JAM Recruitment as soon as possible.
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Electrical Site Supervisor
£300 - £340 per day
| Birmingham
| Contract
Site Supervisor Birmingham Outside IR35 - £300-340 per day 5 month contract Are you a Site Supervisor with an Electrical Engineering background? Do you have experience working on first fix cable containment projects? If so, please read on… Essential skillset required: At least 5-10 years experience as a Site Supervisor working within heavy industry such as petrochemical, power, energy, renewables and oil and gas. SSSTS qualification as a minimum (SMSTS preferred) CSCS card Experienced in coordinating construction sites Experienced in running toolbox talks and HSE inspections/assessments If this sounds like a good fit for you, please get in touch with Kate Blackwell at JAM Recruitment as soon as possible. Interviews to take place week commencing 14th April 2025.
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Service Operations Practitioner
Up to £63.40 per hour
| Preston
| Contract
Service Operations Practitioner Preston Based (Hybrid working) £63.40 an hour Umbrella Inside IR35 6 Month Contract initially. This is a great opportunity to work within one of the UK's leading Defence organisations based In Preston. Hybrid working 1-2 days per week on site. Typical duties include (but are not limited to): Monitoring and managing day to day incident trends and activities, ensuring SLAs and KPIs are being met. Focus on key areas to maintain Service Desk and Incident Resolver high performance. Managing and escalating remedial activities through formal and informal routes to ensure failing areas can meet targets within short timeframes. Operating daily service reviews to manage priorities. Provide a focal point for the Command Centre, Service Desk and Resolver Teams across all areas of service operations and ensure escalations and actions are progressed. Deputise for the Incident Governance and MIM lead and attend service operation and customer facing meetings. Provide written and oral summary status incident governance reports with executive summaries, trend analysis and recommendations provided to senior management and stakeholders. Provide training, support and guidance for less experienced team members. Ensure supplier managed Major Incidents and activities are effectively communicated and progressed. Manage multiple major incidents concurrently ensuring that multi-supplier activities are coordinated with clearly documented actions, owners and timeframes. Ensure that informative and timely business communications are provided throughout the duration of each major incident. Provide written and oral summary status reports to senior management and stakeholders for complex major incidents. Coordinate the activities and follow the processes required to deliver and manage major incidents at agreed levels to business users and customers. Responsible for ensuring that the MIM team and Command Centre complete routine tasks such as SMS and written communications are sent, ITSM ticketing system and dashboards are updated and all relevant reports are completed. Completion of input to Daily, Weekly and Monthly service reviews and monthly contractual reporting. Act as an escalation point for complex queries or issues for the Incident Governance and MIM team Attending weekly service reviews to feedback on the incident management performance of the Command Centre, Service Desk and Internal and External Resolvers. Frequently liaising with major on-going projects which may impact incident management volumes or performance. Help minimise the impact of new projects on incident volumes through proper controls, training and guidance. Providing training, support, advice and guidance to resolver teams for incident management good practice. Update and maintain incident management processes so that they follow best practice and ensure that these are adhered to across the estate. Set up and amend ServiceNow dashboards and reports. Provide analysis, trend charts and pivot tables in Microsoft Excel. Knowledge: A good understanding of the SIAM model is essential ServiceNow knowledge and reporting skills would be very beneficial A broad technical understanding with the ability to translate into business terms and prioritise accordingly Skills: ITIL lifecycle and Service Operations experience is required Excellent problem solving and analytical skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills Proficient Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills are highly desirable * Team leader or management duties would be advantageous For more inormation please contact Lauren Morley at JAM Recruitment or click apply.
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Automation Engineer
£40 - £45 per hour
| Ipswich
| Contract
Are you an Automation Enginer looking for your next contract role? If so please read on... Automation Engineer Ipswich - (2 days per week in office) £40-£45 per hour Outside IR35 Immediate start available Essential Skillset: - Proven Experience with PLC programming - Experience working within the Marine or Industrial automation environments - Strong knowledge of interfacing Electronic systems with PLCs including sensors, actuators and engines Desirable Skillset: - Knowledge of HMI/SCADA systems for remote monitoring and control If this role is of interest, please get in touch with Alex Hooton at JAM Recruitment ASAP.
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Senior Proposals Engineer
competitive
| Winchester
| Permanent
Do you want to work at the forefront of technology? Do you have a background of sales and tendering in an engineering environment? Can you commute to near Winchester? If so, the following permanent role may be right for you... A supplier of mission critical engineering solutions within the nuclear sector is looking for a Senior Proposals Engineer to join their growing team. The Senior Proposals Engineer will prepare winning bids and take ownership of the end-to-end bid process including managing an opportunity from qualification through to contract award, including strategy development, solution development, commercial considerations, subcontractor / partner identification and risk management. The Senior Proposals Engineer will also coordinate and produce proposals and content (RFI, ITT, RFP etc.) clearly articulating their value proposition, and engage with the wider business, share experiences across functions and better inform commercial working practices. You will be responsible for: Identifying new and relevant opportunities to pursue through online portals, word-of-mouth and other sources Developing and maintaining client relationships Managing bid lifecycle and process for opportunities and status reporting using internal systems and tools Facilitating and hosting all bid meetings, reviews and approvals throughout the bid lifecycle Ensuring timely delivery of compliant and commercially viable bids Breaking down customer requirements into actionable bid deliverables and develop proposal structures Writing proposal content Coordinating, reviewing and editing proposal input from a variety of stakeholders, typically involving engineering and project teams Approaching and liaising with members of the supply chain to obtain quotations / proposals for subcontracted scope in support of bids Developing technical proposals Developing subcontracting strategies Producing project cost estimates and delivery programmes reflecting key risks, bid assumptions, dependencies and exclusions underpinning the proposed delivery strategy Ensuring forecast reports and plans are completed for opportunities in accordance with company processes and procedures Developing and maintaining good relationships with key stakeholders, customers and suppliers You'll have: 5 years' experience of sales and tendering in an engineering environment Experience of project management Knowledge of work breakdown structures Experience of cost estimating Experience of building logic linked Gantt Charts experience of bid management The Package You'll receive a competitive salary and other benefits including pension (6% 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 so if you're interested in learning more please send your CV by clicking the "Apply Now" button
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Senior Operations Engineer
Up to £53.90 per hour
| Barrow-in-Furness District
| Contract
Senior Operations Engineer Barrow in Furness Based (3 days per week on site) £53.90 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 Barrow in Furness. Role Description Working within the Plant Maintenance Operations Team (PM Ops) Production and co-ordination of technical information and programmes. Production of Process Instructions and new initiatives. Communicating and planning effectively with Stakeholders at all levels within the Submarines Business and External 3rd Party service providers. Responsible for your own SAP EAM Work Centres and Facilitating Statutory Inspections as well as Planned & Reactive 3rd Party Maintenance. Controlling SAP EAM work orders, ensuring high quality detail of works is accurately recorded. Review and submission of Risk Assessments & Method Statements (RAMS) as a Responsible Person (RP), monitoring compliance to 3rd Party RAMS through internal audits and process confirmations. Liaising with Security Team stakeholders to arrange site access, escorting 3rd parties and providing adherence to BAE Site Security Guidance. Driving Engagement with 3rd Party Service Providers prior to commencement of works to ensure Safe Systems of Work are in place and understood by all Stakeholders. Delivering departmental processes and performing Asset Validation activities. Knowledge: Experience in an Engineering, Maintenance or Asset Management environment. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and able to communicate effectively (Both written and verbal) Proficient user of Microsoft Office packages. Experience in managing and working to safe systems of work (SSOW). A general understanding of the manufacturing used within the business. Knowledge of the capabilities and the most appropriate uses of specialised analysis tools Sufficient experience to be able to identify all the issues involved in their area of responsibility. The correct recognition of the context of their work within the overall product. To have a recognised trade background or equivalent experience (desirable but not essential) Skills: Creation, receipt, maintenance and disposal of documents and records Providing support and guidance on Responsible Document Management Reviewing the effectiveness of Responsible Document Management Documentation production Maintenance review facilitation Major activity co-ordination Nuclear issue interpretation Understanding HS&E requirements Project management Software administration For more information please contact Lauren Morley at JAM Recruitment or click apply.
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Workforce Planner, People Capability
Up to £52 per hour
| Barrow-in-Furness District
| Contract
Workforce Planner (People Capability) Barrow in Furness Based £52 an hour Umbrella Inside 12 Month Contract initially. This is a great opportunity to work within one of the UK's leading Defence organisations based In Barrow in Furness. Hybrid working - 3 days per week on site. This role has a high level of reporting and data gathering involved so we would be looking for someone that has a project/planning, HR background with a high level of attention to detail and can apply a common sense approach. We require someone with a high level of knowledge on all Microsoft Office packages and someone who is comfortable working independently but also as part of a team. Key Responsibilities of the role: Support the end to end delivery of the short term workforce plan which entails accurate planning and forecasting of headcount supply vs demand aligned to a set org design. Support the full process for all supply solutions including contingent, consultant and core recruitment demand ensuring a smooth running throughout. Liaise day to day with a number of stakeholders across various functions and people at all levels Knowledge: Good relationships with suppliers and customers Skilled in the use of standard Microsoft packages and specialist packages as required Skills: Good accuracy and detail Intermediate Excel skills Major activity co-ordination Understanding HS&E requirements
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Workforce Planner, People Capability
Up to £52 per hour
| Barrow-in-Furness District
| Contract
Workforce Planner (People Capability) Barrow in Furness Based £52 an hour Umbrella Inside 12 Month Contract initially. This is a great opportunity to work within one of the UK's leading Defence organisations based In Barrow in Furness. Hybrid working - 3 days per week on site. This role has a high level of reporting and data gathering involved so we would be looking for someone that has a project/planning, HR background with a high level of attention to detail and can apply a common sense approach. We require someone with a high level of knowledge on all Microsoft Office packages and someone who is comfortable working independently but also as part of a team. Key Responsibilities of the role: Support the end to end delivery of the short term workforce plan which entails accurate planning and forecasting of headcount supply vs demand aligned to a set org design. Support the full process for all supply solutions including contingent, consultant and core recruitment demand ensuring a smooth running throughout. Liaise day to day with a number of stakeholders across various functions and people at all levels Knowledge: Good relationships with suppliers and customers Skilled in the use of standard Microsoft packages and specialist packages as required Skills: Good accuracy and detail Intermediate Excel skills Major activity co-ordination Understanding HS&E requirements
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Manufacturing Quality Manager
competitive
| Newcastle-under-Lyme
| Permanent
Are you passionate about Quality? Are you an experienced Manager within Quality Assurance and keen to support solutions within the manufacturing sector? If so, the following permanent role could be for you…. My client is a leading manufacturer of custom-made steel door solutions in the Newcastle-under-Lyme area. They are looking for a Quality Manager who will join them ASAP on a permanent basis. The Quality Assurance (QA) Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing the quality assurance processes within the organisation. This exciting role ensures that all products, services, and processes meet established quality standards, are in compliance with relevant regulations, and adhere to industry best practices. The QA Manager is responsible for leading the QA team, developing quality assurance strategies, and implementing processes to improve the overall quality and efficiency of production, service delivery, and operations. The Quality Assurance Manager will collaborate with Cross-Functional Teams including Procurement, Finance, Sales, Maintenance and Operations, to drive continuous improvement, efficiency and cost savings. You will be responsible for: Ensuring Product or Service Quality: Ensure that the company's products and services meet or exceed customer expectations and regulatory requirements Establishing processes for continuous improvement Ensuring the company adheres to industry standards, laws, and regulations Responsible for training staff and fostering a culture of quality across the company Maintaining and enhancing quality management systems (QMS), such as ISO 900 Monitoring customer feedback, addressing complaints, and identifying areas where customer satisfaction can be improved Identifying and managing risks that may impact product or service quality, and developing plans to mitigate those risks Using data and metrics to track quality performance, identify trends, and make informed decisions for process improvements. Regularly reporting quality performance to senior management Conducting internal audits and inspections to assess whether processes and systems are operating as expected and if they meet the established quality standards You : Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Operations, or a Quality-related field or relevant experience Green Belt Six Sigma (highly desirable) Minimum 5 years of Manufacturing experience, with desirable exposure to Punch and Press Operation Demonstrable understanding of modern Manufacturing Processes and Quality Methodologies Leadership: Ability to lead teams and collaborate across multiple departments Analytical Skills: Strong ability to analyse processes, trends, and data Problem Solving: Quick decision-making and problem-solving skills to address quality issues Attention to Detail: Meticulous in reviewing processes and ensuring compliance with standards Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills for reporting and working with other departments Experience in steel door, hardware, or another field of related manufacturing (highly desirable) The package: You'll receive a very competitive salary (please get in touch for details on this) and other benefits including pension, annual leave and extra day off for your birthday. Plus of course an early finish on a Friday ! In addition there are other non-tangible benefits including a commitment to training, development and career development.
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Control & Instrumentation Engineer
£40 - £45 per hour
| Cambridge
| Contract
Are you a Control & Instrumentation Engineer looking for your next opportunity? If so, please read on... Control & Instrumentation Engineer 6-12 months Cambridge (Hybrid) £40-£45 per hour (outside IR35) Essential Skillset: Develop and modify software for industrial control systems Experience working with PLC/SCADA systems to enhance operational efficiency Knowledge and application of Industry standards and safety regulations (IEC 61508, CEFS) Experience with communication protocols e.g Profibus and Modbus Vast knowledge in power generation or the renewable energy sector Strong knoweldge of DSEAR Requirements within Hazardous Areas (COMPEX 01-04) If this opportunity is of interest to you, please get in touch with Alex Hooton at JAM recruitment ASAP.
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Control Systems Engineer
£40 - £45 per hour
| North Yorkshire
| Contract
Control System Engineer £45 per hour North Yorkshire Outside of IR35 Are you a Control System Engineer that has worked within industries such as Food and Beverage and Factory Automation? If so please take a look at the below opportunity: Essential Requirements: 10+ years experience working as a Control System Engineer Experience within industries such as food and beverage, baggage handling and factory automation HNC minimum HND would be advantageous Proficient in PLC/SCADA programming Commssioining and project implementation experience If this sounds like a good fit for you please get in touch with Daisy Black at JAM Recruitment ASAP
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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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Senior Principal Consultant
I have worked at JAM since 2007 when I joined as a Trainee Consultant. I recruit into a range of technical engineering markets, specialities include Mechanical, Electrical, Software, Electronics and Project Management. Outside of work I enjoy spending time with my family and have a broad range of interests including travel, history, art, reading and music.
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