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Solar Site Manager
Location: Leicestershire
Duration: Project-Based 16 Weeks
Competitive Day Rate
Overview:
We are seeking a suitably qualified and experienced individual to oversee the day-to-day delivery of a Solar project based near Leicester.
This is a hands-on site leadership role requiring strong coordination skills across multiple disciplines, with a clear focus on safety, programme delivery, risk management, and contractor supervision.
Key Responsibilities:
- Day-to-day management and oversight of site activities
- Coordination of subcontractors and multiple trades/disciplines
- Ensuring compliance with CDM 2015 regulations and site safety standards
- Maintaining high standards of health, safety, quality, and environmental performance
- Conducting and reviewing RAMS, permits, and daily briefings
- Liaising with project stakeholders, clients, contractors, and suppliers
- Monitoring progress against programme and reporting on site activities
- Proactively identifying and mitigating project risks
- Ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently, and to specification
Essential Requirements:
- SMSTS qualification
- Fully conversant with CDM 2015 regulations and responsibilities
- Valid 3-Day First Aid qualification
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
- Available to work five full days per week on site
- Strong risk management mindset and practical application experience
- Proven experience supervising construction projects involving multiple disciplines
Desirable / Advantageous:
- Telehandler, IPAF, or other relevant plant tickets
- Previous solar / renewable energy project experience
- Civil engineering or groundworks experience
- Time-served construction background
- Experience working within live operational environments
Candidate Profile:
The ideal candidate will be proactive, highly organised, safety-focused, and confident managing site operations in a fast-paced construction environment. They will be capable of building strong working relationships while maintaining firm control of health, safety, and programme delivery.
Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.
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Manchester
£17.46 - 17.46 per hour
Contract
Hybrid
Financial Services Agent.
Reference:
Umbrella Rate: £17.46/hr (Inside IR35)
Do you have a background in customer service and banking, including coaching and managing team members? This is your chance to join a company that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence. The role of Financial Services Agent offers you an exciting opportunity to make a real impact, working within a team dedicated to delivering outstanding customer relations and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. With opportunities for career development, exposure to senior management, and the chance to work on meaningful projects, this is a role that promises growth and success.
What You Will Do:
• Handle customer complaints with precision, ensuring strict adherence to regulatory timeframes and standards.
• Liaise with external suppliers, including the Financial Ombudsman and technical teams, to resolve customer issues effectively.
• Prepare and present regulatory complaint reports and insightful commentary to senior management and forums.
• Manage and coach a team of case handlers, driving performance and ensuring adherence to compliance training.
• Analyse complaint trends for root cause identification and implement corrective actions to enhance customer satisfaction.
• Collaborate with various departments to ensure seamless cross-functional cooperation and resolution of issues.
What You Will Bring:
• Proven experience in coaching, developing, and managing team members to achieve their objectives.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks under strict deadlines.
• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to handle escalations and complex customer dissatisfaction.
• Proficiency in Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint, for data validation and reporting.
• A strong understanding of fair treatment of customers and a commitment to maintaining internal controls and process adherence.
This company is deeply committed to delivering the highest standards in customer relations while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. As a Financial Services Agent, you will play a vital role in supporting the company’s goals of excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction. Your contributions will drive improvements and ensure that the company remains at the forefront of its industry.
Location:
This role is based in Manchester, offering a vibrant work environment in a city known for its rich culture and strong business community. Hybrid working with 3 days per week on site.
Interested?
If you’re ready to embrace this exciting opportunity and make a difference, don’t wait. Apply now to become a Financial Services Agent and take the next step in your career journey!
Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.
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Saxtead Green
£45k - 50k per year
Permanent
On Site
Are you ready to take your career to the next level in a role that combines innovation, collaboration, and professional growth? This Design Engineer opportunity offers you the chance to work on exciting projects, contribute to the development of cutting-edge products, and be part of a forward-thinking company that values quality and customer satisfaction. If you're passionate about design and eager to make a tangible impact, this role could be perfect for you.
What You Will Do:
• Assist with product development by liaising with suppliers and the purchasing department to ensure components meet required specifications.
• Collaborate with the Head Design Engineer to update drawings and communicate changes to the production team.
• Take ownership of design work for new products, ensuring compliance with regulations and customer requirements.
• Update technical records and provide production teams with necessary drawings and guidance.
• Support customers with technical enquiries and assist with warranty claims.
• Visit customer sites to oversee the initial setup of complex machines and ensure they are functioning optimally.
What You Will Bring:
• A solid understanding of design processes and procedures.
• Experience using computer-aided design software.
• Strong communication skills to build rapport with internal departments and external suppliers.
• The ability to articulate complex design issues clearly.
• Knowledge of Autodesk Inventor and Autodesk Vault is desirable but not essential.
This Design Engineer role plays a pivotal part in ensuring that the company's products are designed and built to the highest standards, meeting customer expectations and adhering to health and safety practices. By contributing to the continuous improvement of product durability, safety, and cost-effectiveness, you will directly support the company's commitment to quality and customer satisfaction.
Location:
This position is based in Suffolk, offering a blend of office-based and on-site work to provide a dynamic and engaging work environment.
Interested?:
If you're ready to bring your design expertise to a role that values innovation and excellence, don't wait! Apply today and take the first step towards an exciting new chapter in your career.
Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.
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Stourbridge
£35 - 45k per year + 25 days holidays + Bank Holidays
Permanent
On Site
Quality Engineer
Location: Stourbridge
Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum (DOE)
Working Hours: 40 hours per week, working Monday to Friday, 07:00-16:00 (flexibility required)
Join a leading specialist in iron castings and rapid prototyping, driving quality excellence at the heart of manufacturing.
We are looking for a proactive and driven Quality Engineer to support and enhance our client's commitment to continuous product quality improvement. This is a hands-on role within a manufacturing/foundry environment, where you will play a key part in maintaining high-quality standards, resolving issues, and driving a culture of continuous improvement across the business.
What You'll Be Doing
In this hands-on role, you will support the delivery of consistent product quality by analysing performance, resolving issues, and driving continuous improvement across the business.
- Analyse and report quality data to identify trends and support improvement activities
- Lead root cause analysis using tools such as 5 Whys, 8D, and corrective action tracking
- Manage internal and external quality issues, including rejects, scrap, and customer returns
- Mentor and engage employees to improve quality ownership at all levels
- Support the implementation and maintenance of process controls and quality standards
- Produce and maintain quality documentation such as SOPs and quality alerts
- Conduct inspections and process audits to ensure compliance across operations
- Maintain accurate quality records and communicate performance to stakeholders
- Work collaboratively with production teams to drive a "quality first" culture
What We're Looking for:
Essential:
- Experience with quality systems, standards, and problem-solving tools
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and report data
- Excellent communication skills and ability to influence stakeholders
- High attention to detail and a proactive approach to improvement
- IT literate, particularly in Microsoft Office
Desirable:
- Foundry or manufacturing experience (ideally ductile iron)
- Knowledge of Lean and root cause analysis methodologies
- Awareness of ISO 9001 / IATF 16949
Ready to make an impact? Apply today and take the next step in your quality career.
This role would suit someone currently working as a Quality Engineer, Quality Technician, Quality Inspector, or Process Quality Engineer looking to take on more responsibility within a manufacturing or foundry environment.
It is ideal for a hands-on individual with a strong quality mindset who enjoys problem-solving, working cross-functionally, and driving continuous improvement. Those with experience in production, manufacturing, or foundry operations who are looking to transition further into quality will also thrive in this role.
Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.
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Maidenhead
£90k - 105k per year
Permanent
On Site
Are you ready to redefine defence technology and lead innovative software solutions that truly make a difference? This is your chance to join a company at the forefront of pioneering advanced cryptographic and key management solutions. As a **Chief Software Architect**, you will lead and shape the software engineering strategy for advanced cyber and defence systems, overseeing a team of 20–30 engineers across multiple high-security projects. The position focuses on defining software architectures, driving best-practice development processes, and ensuring collaboration across software, hardware, systems, and firmware teams to deliver secure, scalable, and high-quality solutions. The role requires deep expertise in embedded and application software development using technologies such as C/C++, Rust, Linux, and RTOS environments, alongside experience with DevSecOps, automated testing, and secure development standards. In addition to technical leadership, the architect will mentor engineers, support bids and proposals, influence organisational software standards, and contribute to the delivery of mission-critical defence technologies requiring DV security clearance.
What You Will Do:
- Provide technical leadership across multiple projects, ensuring optimal approaches, architecture, and tool chains are selected.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to develop software requirements, architectures, and designs that meet system and security needs.
- Work closely with software leads and project managers to create development plans that deliver value early to customers.
- Mentor and coach software engineers, sharing knowledge and driving process improvements for technical excellence.
- Specify, design, and review software using UML and SysML modelling tools, ensuring high-quality, modular, and compliant solutions.
- Champion best practices in software development, including continuous integration, automated testing, and secure coding standards.
What You Will Bring:
- Advanced knowledge and experience in C/C++, Rust, or embedded product development, including RTOSes.
- Expertise in software engineering practices, methodologies, and technology trends.
- Proven track record of delivering complex software solutions to schedule while exceeding customer expectations.
- Experience with tools such as version control systems, change control, bug tracking, and automated testing frameworks.
- Familiarity with defence or high-assurance development standards, including coding standards like MISRA.
This company is committed to delivering innovative solutions that empower decision-making at both tactical and strategic levels. As a **Chief Software Architect**, you will be instrumental in driving technical excellence and ensuring the success of critical programmes that protect lives and enhance global security. Your contributions will align with the company's values of trust, collaboration, and innovation, making a real impact in the defence industry.
Location:
The role is an onsite role in Maidenhead, offering good flexibility with working hours.
Interested?:
If you're ready to take your career to the next level and lead transformative software projects, apply now to become the **Chief Software Architect**. Don't miss the opportunity to make a difference in the future of defence technology.
Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.
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Horwich
£65k - 75k per year
Permanent
On Site
Technical Manager
Up to £75,000 + Excellent Benefits
Permanent role, however an Interim / Day Rate Considered – Immediate Requirement
Are you a degree-qualified Chemist or Technical Manager with strong R&D, product development and manufacturing experience?
Do you thrive in fast-paced technical environments where you can influence innovation, improve manufacturing processes and play a key role in business growth?
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Technical Manager, R&D Manager, Senior Technologist or Product Development Manager to join a growing manufacturing business at an exciting stage of development. The business is looking to hire ASAP and is open to both permanent candidates and experienced interim consultants operating on a day-rate basis.
This is a highly visible, hands-on leadership role suited to someone with a strong chemistry background who enjoys technical problem solving, product innovation and cross-functional collaboration within manufacturing environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead R&D and technical development projects across multiple product lines
- Drive new product development, formulation development, product testing and continuous improvement initiatives
- Manage product performance, technical validation, compliance and certification activities
- Provide technical leadership across manufacturing, production, quality, supply chain and commercial teams
- Support process improvement, troubleshooting and manufacturing efficiency projects within a fast-paced production environment
- Coordinate laboratory testing, product trials and external certification programmes
- Support technical analysis, product performance investigations and development activities
- Work closely with customers, suppliers and industry stakeholders to strengthen technical credibility and support commercial growth
- Lead technical innovation projects, material development initiatives and patent-related activities
- Manage technical project plans, priorities, budgets and departmental performance
- Support implementation of modern manufacturing technologies, AI tools and continuous improvement processes
- Mentor and develop a small technical and quality team
Skills & Experience Required
- Degree qualified in Chemistry – ESSENTIAL
- Additional qualifications or experience within Polymer Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering or Product Development would be highly advantageous
- Proven experience within a Technical Manager, R&D Manager, Product Development Manager, Senior Technologist, Development Chemist or similar technical leadership role
- Strong background in manufacturing, technical products, industrial materials, coatings, polymers, packaging, construction products or related sectors
- Experience leading R&D programmes, formulation development and technical innovation projects
- Experience with product testing, certification, compliance and quality management systems
- Commercially aware with the ability to support business growth, innovation and product strategy
- Strong leadership, project management and stakeholder management skills
- Hands-on, proactive and solutions-driven approach within a manufacturing environment
- Dynamic, forward-thinking mindset with a passion for innovation, continuous improvement and technology
Why Apply?
This is a rare opportunity to join a growing business where you will have genuine autonomy, visibility and influence across technical strategy, product development and operational improvement.
Benefits
- Salary up to £75,000
- Interim / Day Rate Option Available
- Immediate Start Available
- 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays + Additional Company Days
- Private Healthcare
- BUPA Cash Plan
- Life Insurance
- Enhanced Pension Scheme
- Attendance Bonus
- Profit-Related Bonus
- Training & Development Support
- Smart Health / Virtual GP Access
- Long Service Awards
This role would suit candidates from backgrounds including:
Technical Manager | R&D Manager | Senior Technologist | Development Chemist | Polymer Chemist | Materials Scientist | Product Development Manager | Chemical Engineer | Manufacturing Technologist | Innovation Manager | Technical Services Manager
Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.
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