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Devizes
Market related
Permanent
On Site
Electronics Technician / Prototype Engineer (PCB, Soldering & Hardware Build)
Location: Devizes
Salary: Competitive
We’re looking for a hands-on Electronics Technician / Prototype Engineer to take circuit designs and turn them into fully working physical devices. This is a practical, build-focused role where you’ll be assembling, modifying, and refining prototypes used in real-world applications.
If you enjoy PCB soldering, wiring, debugging, and physically building hardware, this role will suit you.
What You’ll Be Doing
- You’ll be working closely with engineers and developers to bring new products to life:
- Build and assemble electronic prototypes from schematics and BOMs
- Carry out PCB assembly, soldering, and rework (SMT/SMD and through-hole)
- Perform fine-pitch soldering and board modifications
- Design and build internal wiring and cable harnesses
- Integrate electronics into mechanical enclosures (metal, plastic, 3D printed parts)
- Troubleshoot faults and improve prototype builds
- Support R&D and product development through hands-on iteration
Skills & Experience
- We’re looking for practical, hands-on experience in:
- PCB assembly and soldering (SMT / SMD and through-hole)
- Reading circuit diagrams and technical drawings
- Electronics prototyping or product build work
- Wiring, crimping, and cable harness assembly
- Using lab/test equipment (multimeter, oscilloscope, etc.)
- Mechanical assembly (enclosures, fittings, basic fabrication)
Nice to Have (Not Essential)
- IPC certification (e.g. IPC-A-610, IPC 7711/7721)
- Experience in R&D, product development, or prototype environments
- Familiarity with cable standards (IPC/WHMA-A-620)
Who This Role Suits
- Electronics Technicians who enjoy hands-on build work
- Prototype or R&D Technicians
- Hardware Engineers who prefer practical work over desk-based design
- Skilled hobbyists or makers with strong soldering and build experience
Why Apply?
- Work on real prototype development, not repetitive production
- Variety of work across electronics, wiring, and mechanical builds
- Opportunity to influence design improvements and product quality
- Fast-paced, hands-on engineering environment
Would suit Someone who has the following skills: Electronics Technician, Prototype Engineer, PCB Assembly, Soldering, SMT, SMD, Hardware Technician, R&D Technician, Mechatronics Technician, Wiring, Cable Harness, Electronic Assembly, Product Development, Hardware Build
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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Rugby
Market related
Permanent
On Site
Principal Project Manager
Are you ready to lead and deliver complex hydropower projects that make a real difference in the renewable energy sector? This Principal Project Manager role offers a unique opportunity to drive the full lifecycle of innovative projects, from feasibility to commissioning and handover. With a focus on safety, quality, and stakeholder satisfaction, this position is perfect for someone seeking to challenge themselves in a forward-thinking company known for delivering excellence in the energy sector.
What You Will Do as Principal Project Manager:
- Provide leadership and direction for hydropower projects, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant delivery
- Develop and manage integrated project plans, schedules, and resources across multiple workstreams
- Lead multidisciplinary teams, including civil, mechanical, electrical, and environmental specialists
- Oversee site activities in live water environments, ensuring robust control of construction and commissioning risks
- Manage contracts using NEC and FIDIC forms, ensuring commercial and financial success
- Act as the primary point of contact for clients, regulators, and stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and high satisfaction levels
What You Will Bring as Principal Project Manager:
- Proven track record in managing hydropower or renewable energy projects
- Experience delivering complex, multidisciplinary engineering projects
- Strong commercial and contractual management skills
- Demonstrable expertise in risk management and project controls
- SMSTS, SSSTS, or IOSH Managing Safely certification and excellent leadership abilities
As a Principal Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in driving the company's ambitious goals in renewable energy. By ensuring projects are delivered to the highest standards, you will contribute to the growth and sustainability of the hydropower sector, helping to shape a cleaner and greener future.
Interested?:
Don't miss the chance to take on this rewarding Principal Project Manager role. Apply today and be part of a company that is transforming the renewable energy landscape!
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
Location: Bolton
Salary: Up to £75,000 + Excellent Benefits
Are you a commercially minded Technical Manager looking for the opportunity to genuinely shape the future of a growing manufacturing business?
This is a rare opportunity to join an ambitious and innovative UK manufacturer at a pivotal stage of growth, where your technical expertise, leadership, and ideas will directly influence new product development, operational performance, and long-term business strategy.
Working closely with senior leadership, you’ll take ownership of technical development across a specialist range of thermal insulation, temperature-controlled packaging, and industrial products used across UK and international markets. This is a highly visible role where you’ll have the autonomy to drive innovation, improve processes, lead technical projects, and help scale the business over the coming years.
The business offers the agility and influence of a smaller organisation combined with exciting growth plans, investment in innovation, and the opportunity to make a measurable impact across multiple areas of the operation.
This opportunity would suit a forward-thinking Technical Manager with experience in thermal products, insulation materials, construction products, packaging, manufacturing, materials science, or product engineering.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead technical projects across insulation, thermal packaging, and specialist product ranges
• Develop new products and improve existing product performance through testing, trials, and innovation
• Provide technical leadership and support across manufacturing, sales, quality, supply chain, and senior management teams
• Manage product compliance and certification
• Support manufacturing teams with technical problem solving and production efficiency improvements
• Coordinate internal and external testing programmes to ensure product performance and compliance
• Support thermal analysis and cold chain simulation activities
• Work closely with customers, suppliers, and industry bodies to strengthen technical credibility and market presence
• Manage technical project timelines, priorities, and departmental budgets
• Contribute to innovation initiatives, patent development, and continuous improvement projects
• Support the adoption of modern technologies and productivity tools including AI
• Lead and develop a small technical and quality team
Skills & Experience Required
• Degree qualified is essential within a relevant field such as Materials Science, Engineering, Product Design, Manufacturing, Physics, Construction Technology, or a related technical discipline
• Previous experience as a Technical Manager, Product Development Manager, R&D Manager, Engineering Manager, or similar technical leadership role
• Strong understanding of heat transfer, thermal performance, insulation systems, or temperature-controlled products
• Experience within manufacturing, construction products, technical textiles, packaging, insulation, composites, or related industries
• Knowledge of product testing, compliance, certification, and quality management systems
• Commercial awareness with the ability to support business growth and product strategy
• Strong organisational, project management, and leadership skills
• Confident communicator with the ability to work across multiple departments and external stakeholders
• Hands-on, proactive, and solutions-focused approach
• Dynamic and forward-thinking mindset with a passion for innovation and continuous improvement
Benefits
• Salary up to £75,000
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and additional company days
• Private healthcare
• BUPA cash plan
• Life insurance
• Enhanced pension contributions
• Attendance bonus scheme
• Profit-related bonus scheme
• Training and development support
• Smart health and virtual GP access
• Long service awards
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Technical Manager who wants more than just a maintenance role, it’s a chance to lead innovation, influence business direction, and be part of an exciting growth 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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Telford
£35k - 37k per year + bonus
Permanent
On Site
Quality Assurance Team Leader
Salary: £35,000 – £37,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits
Are you a hands-on Quality professional with experience leading teams in a manufacturing or production environment?
We’re recruiting for a Quality Assurance Team Leader to join a well-established and growing manufacturing business with a strong reputation for quality, continuous improvement, and employee development.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys being close to the shop floor, leading by example, and driving high standards across production and quality operations. You’ll play a key role in ensuring products meet customer and regulatory requirements while supporting and developing a small quality team.
The Role
As Quality Assurance Team Leader, you’ll take ownership of day-to-day quality activities across manufacturing operations, ensuring quality standards are consistently achieved while promoting a proactive quality culture throughout the business.
This is a leadership-focused role that combines hands-on quality assurance with team supervision, problem-solving, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead and support a small Quality team within a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Drive a strong quality-first culture across production operations
• Carry out and oversee quality inspections, audits, and testing activities
• Investigate non-conformances, customer complaints, and production quality issues using root cause analysis techniques
• Implement corrective and preventive actions to improve product quality and reduce repeat issues
• Work closely with production teams to resolve quality concerns and improve manufacturing processes
• Monitor quality KPIs, trends, and production data to identify improvement opportunities
• Ensure compliance with ISO9001 quality management systems and internal procedures
• Support incoming goods inspection and supplier quality activities
• Deliver coaching, guidance, and quality training to production and inspection teams
• Promote continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing waste, defects, and rework
• Maintain accurate quality documentation and inspection records
About You
We’re looking for a proactive and approachable Quality professional who is comfortable balancing leadership responsibilities with hands-on involvement on the production floor.
You will ideally have:
• Previous experience in a Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Quality Engineer, or Quality Team Leader role within manufacturing or production
• Experience supervising or leading a small team in a factory, engineering, or production environment
• Strong understanding of ISO9001 quality management systems
• Hands-on experience with root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement methods
• Ability to read engineering drawings and use measuring equipment
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• A practical, organised, and detail-focused approach
• Confidence working cross-functionally with production, engineering, and operations teams
What’s on Offer?
• Salary of £35,000 – £37,000
• Performance-related bonus plus profit share bonus
• Excellent holiday allowance and benefits package
• Long-term career development opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative working culture
• Opportunity to make a visible impact within a growing manufacturing business
Why Apply?
This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on Quality professional looking to step into, or further develop, a leadership role within manufacturing. You’ll have the chance to influence quality standards, support team development, and play a key role in driving operational excellence across the business.
Apply now to take the next step in your Quality 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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Devizes
Market related
Permanent
On Site
Senior Technical Manager
Wiltshire
Competitive Salary + Development
Overview:
Are you a hands-on technical leader with a passion for battery systems and power electronics? Do you enjoy shaping innovative products from concept to production in a fast-moving, specialist environment? This is a rare opportunity to lead a small, experienced team and drive the next chapter of growth for a UK manufacturer producing 12V/24V battery chargers, power supplies, and bespoke charging solutions for automotive, haulage, telecoms, mobility, and industrial applications.
As Senior Technical Manager, you’ll combine technical depth, operational expertise, and strategic vision to guide product development, strengthen manufacturing processes, and build team capability for the future.
What You’ll Do:
Lead Technical Excellence
- Be the go-to authority for electronics design, product architecture, and technical decisions.
- Drive development of low-voltage automotive electronics, including SMPS, DC–DC converters, high-current charging circuits, and embedded control systems.
- Ensure all products meet CE/UKCA and relevant automotive standards.
- Roll up your sleeves to support prototypes, troubleshoot issues, and enhance designs for manufacturability and reliability.
Shape Product Innovation
- Own a forward-looking product roadmap that aligns with growth ambitions.
- Lead development of new products and upgrades that expand the portfolio beyond current specialist ranges.
- Translate market and customer needs into clear, actionable engineering specifications.
- Introduce innovative solutions that improve performance, reduce costs, and deliver an exceptional user experience.
- Support bespoke developments for one-off or volume applications.
Drive Manufacturing & Operational Excellence
- Oversee the product lifecycle from concept to low-volume production and ongoing support.
- Strengthen build processes, test methods, and quality controls in a hands-on assembly environment.
- Introduce scalable improvements to efficiency, repeatability, and documentation.
- Lead root-cause analysis for field issues, warranty returns, and production defects.
- Manage suppliers to ensure continuity, quality, and cost efficiency as volumes grow.
Build & Inspire Your Team
- Lead and mentor a small R&D team, ensuring knowledge is transferred and succession plans are in place.
- Develop capability through recruitment, training, and process development.
- Support the manufacturing team, fostering a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with commercial and operational teams to ensure aligned, effective decision-making.
Ensure Compliance & High Standards
- Maintain rigorous documentation and design controls, including test reports, validation plans, and change control records.
- Support audits, customer reviews, and regulatory submissions with clarity and accuracy.
What We’re Looking For:
- Strong background in automotive electronics, low-voltage DC systems, and battery technologies (lead acid, AGM, EFB, lithium).
- Proven experience in power electronics, SMPS design, high-current charging, and protection circuitry.
- Familiarity with battery testing, diagnostic algorithms, EMC design, and automotive qualification processes.
- Experienced in leading small engineering and production teams.
- Skilled in taking products from concept to production in resource-constrained environments.
- Excellent communicator, able to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Strategic thinker with commercial awareness, operational pragmatism, and a hands-on approach.
- Experience in small manufacturing or low-volume specialist electronics.
- Knowledge of modern battery technologies, low-voltage power supplies, and testing methodologies.
- Practical, hands-on approach with prototypes, test rigs, and production challenges.
- Continuous improvement mindset focused on reliability, process, and quality.
- Passionate about helping a small business scale with new products, improved processes, and a strong team.
What Success Looks Like:
- Deliver new products that drive revenue growth.
- Build team capability, retain knowledge, and strengthen succession planning.
- Improve product reliability, manufacturability, and customer satisfaction.
- Introduce new processes, tools, and methods that support scalable growth.
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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Telford
£35,115 - 43,486 per year
Permanent
On Site
Production Technician
Location: Telford
Salary: Starting salary of £35,115 per annum (rising to £43,486 once key competency levels are achieved)
Shift Pattern: 4 on / 4 off – 12-hour rotating shifts (Days & Nights, including weekends)
Are you a hands-on technician who enjoys working with advanced machinery in a fast-paced environment? Join a growing, technology-led manufacturer operating world-class automated production lines.
This role is ideal for an experienced Production Technician who enjoys being technically hands-on — operating machinery, adjusting parameters, optimising performance, and driving continuous improvement on fast‑moving production lines.
Please note: This is a 2-stage interview process, with the first stage consisting of a numeracy and literacy assessment on site in Telford, Shropshire.
Company Benefits:
- Health Cash Plan, tech schemes, life assurance, health cover and more.
- 5 weeks holidays + 8 bank holidays (after year 1) with holiday pay based on average hours.
- Auto-enrolment pension.
- A long-term career with a rapidly growing, technology-led manufacturer.
The role:
- Operate and maintain fully automated machinery
- Own your production line, ensuring performance, quality & efficiency
- Set up equipment, adjust parameters, and optimise output
- Diagnose faults and minimise downtime
- Support continuous improvement initiatives
- Follow SOPs for start-ups, shutdowns, changeovers, and quality checks
What We’re Looking for:
- Experience with production machinery and machine settings
- Strong technical and fault-finding skills
- Comfortable in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Proactive, team-focused, and flexible
- FMCG/food/manufacturing experience beneficial but not essential
If you’re used to running production lines, adjusting machinery settings, solving equipment issues, and driving performance on high‑speed or automated equipment, you’ll thrive in this role.
Apply Now!
If you’ve worked as a Production Technician, Process Technician, Line Technician, Machine Setter, Machine Operator (Technical Level), Production Operative (Technical), Packaging Technician, FMCG Technician, or Maintenance Operative within a production environment. If you’re used to running lines, solving machinery issues, and driving performance on fast‑moving equipment, you’ll thrive in this position.
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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