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Warwick
£35.94 - 35.94 per hour
Contract
Hybrid
Senior Buyer - Strategic Sourcing Specialist (Construction Procurement)
Reference: 37491651
Umbrella Rate: £35.94/hr (Inside IR35)
Full-time and part-time applications will be considered for this position
Do you have experience in construction procurement and ready to take the next step in category strategy and high-impact sourcing? This opportunity for a Strategic Sourcing Specialist offers a clear route to deliver cost reduction, strengthen supplier performance, and drive continuous improvement within the procurement and construction supply chain. If strong commercial thinking and structured execution are your strengths, the Strategic Sourcing Specialist role is designed to let skills shine.
What You Will Do:
● Drive Strategic Category Plans and support annual reviews against agreed procurement targets.
● Lead sourcing activities through the Global Sourcing Process (GSP), ensuring compliance and strong first-time-through results.
● Manage complex commercial negotiations, securing approvals across legal, financial and governance requirements.
● Deliver sourcing projects using Total Cost of Ownership principles, including Make vs Buy analysis and supply chain risk management.
● Partner with specialist functions including Finance, Risk and Legal to improve contract management and supplier relationships.
● Support continuous improvement and Category Centre of Excellence (COE) initiatives to deliver measurable transformation benefits.
What You Will Bring:
● CIPS qualified/accredited, with proven end-to-end procurement experience across the procurement cycle.
● Familiarity with construction procurement and contract forms such as JCT, NEC and FIDIC.
● Experience working closely with operational stakeholders and understanding construction industry markets and supply chains.
● Strong commercial acumen and confident negotiation capability with complex stakeholders.
● The ability to influence effectively, manage sourcing activity at pace, and deliver against KPI-driven goals.
The Construction Procurement role is a key contributor to this company’s strategic procurement performance, supporting cost, quality and business objectives through disciplined category planning and effective supplier engagement. By delivering savings targets, improving contract outcomes, and aligning regional teams to a common sourcing approach, the Strategic Sourcing Specialist directly helps this company strengthen procurement effectiveness and transformation across spend categories.
Location:
Based at Gaydon, with travel to supplier and site locations where required.
Interested?
If a buyer position with real accountability, measurable KPIs, and rewarding procurement influence sounds like your next move, apply now to be considered for 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.
Poland
Competitive Salary Plus Benefits
Permanent
Hybrid
Liaison Officers (LO-ISR)
Permanent - European Union Nationals Only
Hybrid/Onsite/Remote
Competitive Salary Plus Benefits
Aerospace, Aviation and Defence - Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance
Multiple Liaison Officers (LO-ISR) are required within the European Union to join and organisation that work with national security partners across the globe and mission zones. The Liaison Officers (LO-ISR) may be involved with airborne ISR, electronic warfare, secure communications, aerial refuelling, special mission aviation, aerial firefighting, and advanced simulations.? ??
Headquartered in the states our client has facilities across the United States, the United Kingdom, Europe, and beyond.? The client?is responsible for?developing and delivering?Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR), Special Mobility, fleet maintenance, regulatory compliance, and strategic partnerships to enhance mission effectiveness across operational environments.
The Liaison Officers (LO-ISR) will serve as the primary operational interface between the client, deployed ISR teams, and Leadership, ensuring effective coordination, accurate intelligence product delivery, and consistent situational awareness. The Liaison Officers (LO-ISR) role ensures that ISR data is processed, exploited, and disseminated in accordance with client requirements and internal standards, enabling timely, actionable intelligence delivery.
The Liaison Officers (LO-ISR) Roles and responsibilities
- PED Management & ISR Data Oversight Interfacing with Sensor Operators and analysts.
- Lead and coordinate the full Processing, Exploitation, and Dissemination (PED).
- Ensure timely, accurate transformation of ISR sensor data into actionable intelligence.
- Monitor data feeds and mission outputs to ensure alignment with operational objectives.
- Conduct quality checks on ISR-derived products prior to client dissemination.
- Mission Coordination, Real-Time Communications and Client & Stakeholder Liaison.
- Maintain real-time communication with deployed flight crews, relaying re-tasking.
- Participate in pre-mission briefings to ensure clarity on tasking, objectives, and reporting.
- Serve as the operational voice of the client ensuring responsiveness and mission flexibility.
- Deliver timely post-mission summaries to internal and external stakeholders.
- Prepare mission-specific reports, key intelligence insights and Serve as primary client P.O.C.
- Document, track, and escalate client feedback to operational teams.
- Maintain and update client-facing SOPs, operational documentation and reporting templates.
- Participate in after-action reviews and lessons-learned processes.
- Represent company interests professionally in all client interactions, managing expectations.
- Report any breaches, complaints, or discrepancies via correct internal/external channels.
The Liaison Officer (LOISR) Skills, Qualifications, and Experience:
- Strong operational understanding of ISR mission structures, PED workflows, and reporting.
- Demonstrated experience in high-tempo, client-facing operational environments.
- Good communication skills, including operational decision-making and coordination.
- Familiarity with ISR systems, data-handling protocols, and intelligence product formats.
- Proven ability to manage complex information flows and maintain situational awareness.
- Experience working remotely with distributed or multinational operational teams.
- Frequent travel on a Rotational Basis will be required to cover Onsite Duties.
**Candidates must already Hold EU Confidential Security Clearance and must be an EU National**
Demand for this role will undoubtedly be high, and interviews will be arranged very soon and to be considered, please apply today. If you have any questions about the Liaison Officers (LO-ISR), then please get in touch with Mark Bignell at Jonathan Lee Recruitment on 01384 446167 or mark.bignell@jonlee.co.uk
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Wolverhampton
Market related
Permanent
On Site
Electrical Test Engineer
Location: Wolverhampton
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Electrical biased Test Engineer to join our engineering team, responsible for the inspection, testing and verification of bespoke electrical systems and equipment throughout the manufacturing process.
This role operates within highly regulated industries, including the nuclear sector, where strict adherence to quality, safety and compliance standards is essential. You will be responsible for ensuring electrical systems, control panels and associated equipment are fully tested, verified and documented prior to delivery.
This position will require eligibility for Security Clearance (SC) due to the nature of the projects and customer sites involved.
Working closely with Design, Manufacturing and Quality teams, you will help ensure all products meet customer specifications, relevant legislation and industry standards.
The Role
As an Electrical Test Engineer, you will:
- Carry out electrical inspection, testing and fault finding on low-voltage electrical systems, control panels and associated equipment.
- Perform electrical verification, including continuity, insulation resistance, polarity, and functional testing using calibrated test equipment.
- Carry out and support hydraulic testing activities, including pressure testing of associated systems where required (following appropriate procedures and safety controls).
- Produce and maintain electrical and test documentation, including:
- Electrical inspection and test records
- Functional test procedures
- Hydraulic and pressure test records
- Test reports and certification
- Safe Systems of Work (SSOW)
- Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS)
- Verify electrical and mechanical assemblies against engineering drawings, schematics and specifications.
- Identify electrical and hydraulic faults, defects and non-conformities, supporting root cause investigations and corrective actions.
- Ensure all testing activities comply with BS7671, relevant nuclear sector quality standards, and company procedures.
- Work closely with Engineering and Manufacturing teams to resolve technical issues and improve product quality.
- Support final product verification prior to customer inspection and release.
- Maintain calibration records and ensure all test equipment is fit for purpose.
- Ensure all work is completed safely under controlled procedures suitable for regulated and nuclear environments.
What We're Looking For:
Essential
- HNC/HND or equivalent in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
- NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or Maintenance (or equivalent).
- 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS7671).
- City & Guilds 2391 Inspection & Testing (or equivalent) desirable.
- Experience testing industrial electrical systems, control panels or bespoke engineered equipment.
- Experience working within highly regulated environments (nuclear sector experience preferred).
- Eligibility for Security Clearance (SC) is essential.
- Understanding of electrical and hydraulic systems used in industrial equipment.
- Experience supporting or conducting hydraulic pressure testing or similar mechanical integrity testing.
- Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills across electrical systems.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and engineering drawings.
- Experience using electrical test equipment and pressure testing equipment.
- Strong understanding of safety procedures, including safe isolation and controlled test environments.
Desirable
- Experience in the nuclear, defence, rail, or oil & gas sectors.
- Knowledge of ISO 9001 / nuclear quality assurance standards.
- Understanding of control systems and PLC-based equipment.
- Experience with structured test documentation in regulated environments.
- Familiarity with continuous improvement / lean manufacturing principles.
Personal Attributes
- Strong commitment to safety and quality in high-risk environments.
- Methodical and disciplined approach to testing and verification.
- Strong analytical and fault-finding capability.
- Clear communication skills across engineering and production teams.
- Ability to work under controlled procedures in regulated industries.
Why Join Us?
- Work on complex, safety-critical engineering projects within the nuclear and regulated sectors.
- Exposure to both electrical testing and hydraulic pressure testing systems.
- Strong technical development opportunities.
- Collaborative engineering environment focused on quality and compliance.
- Opportunity to work in a role requiring and supporting Security Cleared (SC) environments.
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.
Brockworth
Competitive Salary
Permanent
On Site
Controls Engineer – Gloucester
Competitive Salary
Our client is a specialist engineering company that delivers a range of automated products, solutions and technical services for the manufacturing sector and they are recruiting for a Controls Engineer to join their team on a permanent basis. As a Controls Engineer, your role will focus on the development and support of bespoke automated machinery supplied worldwide.
This role will be predominantly based at their Gloucester office with occasional international travel to their client's sites as required.
Controls Engineer Responsibilities:
- Carry out software and hardware configuration of networked control systems
- Program and integrate vision systems for inspection and measurement using Cognex or similar products
- Provide control system support for prototype, new machine builds, and existing equipment in the field
- Ensure and oversee machine safety to the relevant international standards and practices
- Prepare support documentation to assist with machine manufacture, testing, and customer documentation packages
- Provide customer support and be prepared to travel on-site as required
- Identify opportunities for process, productivity, and quality improvements
- Actively participate in product development and improvement
Controls Engineer Requirements:
- Qualified to HNC/HND or equivalent in a Software-related discipline
- Proven experience in PLC, HMI, and motion programming, preferably using Rockwell Logix platform
- Experience with Siemens Control systems and TIA portal is advantageous.
- Knowledge and programming of robotic applications, preferably with Yaskawa, is preferred.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
- Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and able to communicate at all levels.
- Helpful and supportive approach to resolving technical challenges.
- Receptive and adaptable to change.
- Able to travel internationally to customer sites (approximately 2-3 weeks in duration, 4-5 times per annum, but may vary depending on projects).
- Current passport and fully COVID-19 vaccinated to allow international travel.
If you are a passionate and skilled Controls Engineer who thrives in a dynamic, international environment, we encourage you to apply. Join our team and contribute to the development of cutting-edge automation solutions for the global lead acid battery industry.

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.
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Kingswinford
Competitive Salary
Permanent
On Site
Toolroom Improver
Dudley
Competitive Salary
My client is a firmly established SME manufacturing company focused on the supply of metal-based components across a range of sectors. They are seeking a Toolroom Improver to join their existing team. As a Toolroom Improver, you will be focusing on maintaining the tools to support production areas and NPI projects.
Toolroom Improver Responsibilities:
- Support the development of new tools and modify existing tooling
- Surface grind to tight tolerances
- Monitor the tool usage and performance across production
- Fit, trial and modify new tooling for presses
- Maintain, repair and rebuild tools
- Use precision measurement tools such as vernier callipers and micrometres
Toolroom Improver Requirements:
- Previous experience working in a Toolroom
- Experience in servicing and repairing progression tools
- Experience in CNC and EDM machining would be advantageous
- Must be able to work to tight tolerances
- Must be able to work to engineering drawings
If you are interested in Tooling positions, please apply at your earliest convenience.

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Bath
Competitive Salary
Permanent
On Site
CNC Machine Shop Lead
Defence and Military Systems
A CNC Machine Shop Lead is required to join an International Defence Systems company that designs, manufactures, and supports world leading Military Systems. The successful CNC Machine Shop Lead will ensure the shift operates at an optimum level of safety, efficiency, and effectiveness to meet customer and company expectations for product quality. This includes adherence o associated procedures, the development of fully capable and reliable processes, and the effective utilisation of equipment and a flexible, skilled workforce.
This CNC Machine Shop Lead opportunity is a full-time permanent position with a very good hourly rate plus a 50% uplift for the shift allowance.
The shift pattern will be a 3 Shift Rotating Pattern of Nights, Lates and Earlies
The CNC Machine Shop Lead will play a pivotal role in developing a team culture that promotes continual improvement across Safety, People, Products, Processes, Procedures, and overall performance and the CNC Machine Shop Lead will report to the Manufacturing Manager
CNC Machine Shop Lead Responsibilities
- Ensure the team adheres to company rules, including safety standards.
- Maintain a strong presence on the shop floor to reinforce safe working practices.
- Brief toolbox talks and safety work instructions as advised by the EHS Lead.
- Conduct workplace risk assessments as necessary to ensure a safe environment.
- Report accidents and near misses in accordance with the accident reporting procedure.
- Lead the shift to achieve production targets and conduct start-of-shift meetings.
- Manage and hold Team Leaders accountable for labour distribution and output.
- Oversee labour allocation and training needs; make recommendations to the Manager.
- Take responsibility for team performance, conduct, and adherence to company rules.
- Ensure all employees receive updates, news, and required training.
- Maintain and regularly update skills matrices to support employee development.
- Manage timesheets, holiday schedules, return-to-work interviews, and related admin.
- Conduct performance reviews and annual grading activities.
- Develop and encourage a positive team culture within the machine shop.
- Oversee daily machine operations, troubleshoot issues, and organise rework.
- Support Team Leaders with machine allocation and job prioritisation.
- Control and report on Kanban levels and hold weekly meetings with the Manager.
- Support and escalate maintenance issues as required.
- Implement direct instructions from the Manufacturing Manager and support change.
- Lead root cause analysis (RCA) sessions with Manufacturing, Engineering and Quality.
- Support continuous improvement activities and maintain a high standard of housekeeping.
The CNC Machine Shop Lead Requirements
- Relevant experience in a CNC machine shop environment.
- Demonstrable ability to set/run the majority of machine tools within defined processes.
- Ability to lead through organising, coaching, developing, and motivating team members.
- Attributes: open-minded, change-oriented, target-driven, methodical, and supportive.
- Forward-thinking, with a positive, proactive, and approachable leadership style.
- Strong communication skills at all levels of the business and Computer literate.
If interested in Machine Shop Lead/Supervisor positions, please apply or get in contact at your earliest convenience.

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.