Chemical Laboratory Technician

Location: Duxford - South of Cambridge

Starting salary would be £21.06 p/h equivalent to £36,391 p/a with an appealing shift pattern and long-term career potential!

Our market-leading client based south of Cambridge is looking to expand their current operational team. As a global manufacturer of advanced materials, they are seeking additional support in their chemical laboratory whereby the successful candidates will be involved in a variety of quality control and testing processes to ensure the high standards of their manufacturing process meets the required standards. This department is therefore a critical component of the continual research and development process.

These roles are shift based, a shift being 12 hours with paid breaks, averaging 12 shifts a month with rest periods of up to 6 days between (Average 6/7-night shifts per month). Over time is also regularly available and paid at 1.5x or 2.0x the rate depending on the shift.

This is a six-month temporary to permanent assignment. After six months permanent employees enjoy even more great benefits such a generous pension scheme, annual bonus scheme, private medical and protection plans and the ongoing opportunity to develop a long-term career within the company.

Duties:

• Preparation and Evaluation: Conduct laboratory duties that involve preparing and evaluating composite materials.
• Formulation and Mixing: Formulate and mix resins and other chemicals to produce films and other composite products.
• Testing and Analysis: Perform tests to assess the properties and performance of materials, ensuring they meet quality standards.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate records of experiments, results, and procedures in compliance with safety and quality protocols.
• Collaboration: Work closely with other technicians and engineers to support product development and improvement initiatives.
• Safety Compliance: Adhere to laboratory safety protocols and ensure a safe working environment.

Qualifications & Skills

Educational Background: A degree or diploma in chemistry, materials science, or a related field is typically required.

Technical Skills: Familiarity with laboratory equipment and techniques related to chemical analysis and composite materials.

Attention to Detail: Strong analytical skills and attention to detail to ensure accuracy in experiments and data recording.

Team Player: Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment, contributing to collaborative projects.

Problem-Solving Skills: Capable of troubleshooting and resolving technical issues that may arise during experiments.

Driving License and own transport are required for the role due to remote location of the depot!

If you're interested in our Chem/Mech Lab Roles Click apply today or call us on 01223 323 133 to apply!

Mechanical Laboratory Technician

Location: Duxford - South of Cambridge

Starting salary would be between £16.10 to £ 17.40 p/h equivalent £27,820 to £30,067p/a with an appealing shift pattern and long-term career potential!

Our market-leading client based south of Cambridge is looking to expand their current operational team.
As a global manufacturer of advanced materials, they are seeking additional support in their mechanical laboratory whereby the successful candidates will be involved in a variety of quality control and testing processes to ensure the high standards of their manufacturing process meets the required standards. This department is therefore a critical component of the continual research and development process.

These roles would suit somebody who has a desire to work within a laboratory / quality testing environment, is interested in the research, development, and continual improvement process.

These roles are shift based, a shift being 12 hours with paid breaks, averaging 12 shifts a month with rest periods of up to 6 days between (Average 6/7-night shifts per month). Over time is also regularly available and paid at 1.5x or 2.0x the rate depending on the shift.

This is a six-month temporary to permanent assignment. After six months permanent employees enjoy even more great benefits such a generous pension scheme, annual bonus scheme, private medical and protection plans and the ongoing opportunity to develop a long-term career within the company.

Main duties

• Be responsible for quality assessment of a variety of materials output from the manufacturing process
• To efficiently and effectively carryout the allocated testing processes
• Maintain clear and accurate observations and results

Key Skills

• Reliable
• Good communication skills
• Basic IT knowledge
• Able to understand and complete written instructions with accuracy
• Able to observe, articulate and record observations in a variety of settings and applications

Driving License and own transport are required for the role due to remote location of the depot!

If you're interested in our Mech Lab Role click apply today or call us on 01223 323 133 to apply!

Senior Electrical or Mechanical Design Engineer - Up to £65,000 plus Benefits
The company
In this exciting new opportunity, you will be working for an organisation new to Ely with offices in Ipswich as well. Being part of this team will give you a chance to work on different projects, such as residential and commercial, as well as bespoke design within Building Services. You will get the opportunity to work closely with a director who has over 20 years of experience within the industry.
Your role
In this role, you will know how to use Auto CAD in design or relevant software, either in the mechanical or electrical field. You will be able to design new engineering products and processes. Analyse prototype data and retest if needed. You will be able to research new product ideas and methods. Improve existing products and processes. With design and installing controls for systems like heating, ventilation, and lighting. You will be ensuring compliance with the industry's safety standards. Also, you will be maintaining accurate records of results found as well as records surrounding your design.

What we are looking for
The successful candidate will be responsible for the design, installation, operation, and monitoring of technical services in buildings, including HVAC engineering, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, to ensure safe, comfortable, and environmentally friendly operation. You will have experience in the field and be able to undertake the technical and commercial management of projects that provide engineering design solutions to maintain and enhance the quality of the environment and community. They will ensure that business, client, and end-user needs are considered and work within financial and safety constraints. You will also have excellent communication skills with clients to ensure the projects are going as smoothly as possible.

Benefits include
Flexible working hours
Overtime hours paid.
31 days holiday entitlement including bank holidays.
45ppm mile for business use.
Free car parking or reimbursed parking charges
Health care plan
Mobile phone and laptop/tablet for business use
4% company pension under review for years spent within the business.

Please do get in contact on the details below to find out more about this new exciting opportunity or if you are not looking for this type of role but are looking for a new career, please do reach out to me on the details below.


If this role is not for you, but you know someone who might be looking, please let us know, and you can receive up to £250 as a referal bonus.

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Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join our dynamic team in Huntingdon. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in the design and implementation of electrical systems for various building service projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards and client requirements.
Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the electrical design process for building service projects from concept to completion.
• Develop detailed electrical designs, including schematics, layouts, and specifications.
• Conduct site surveys and assessments to gather necessary information for design purposes.
• Collaborate with architects, mechanical engineers, and other stakeholders to integrate electrical systems seamlessly into overall building designs.
• Ensure all designs comply with relevant codes, standards, and regulations.
• Prepare and present technical reports, proposals, and documentation.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and design team members.
• Participate in project meetings and coordinate with clients to understand their requirements and provide solutions.
• Oversee the installation, testing, and commissioning of electrical systems.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends, technologies, and best practices.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• A Professional Engineer (PE) licence or equivalent certificate is preferred.
• Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in electrical design within the building services sector.
• Proficiency in electrical design software (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit, ETAP).
• Strong knowledge of electrical codes, standards, and regulations.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Project management experience is a plus.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Flexible working hours and remote work options.

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Mechanical Design Engineer - Up to £33,000 plus Benefits
The company
In this exciting new opportunity, you will be working for an organisation new to Ely with offices in Ipswich as well. Being part of this team will give you a chance to work on different projects, such as residential and commercial, as well as bespoke design within Building Services. You will get the opportunity to work closely with a director who has over 20 years of experience within the industry.
Your role
In this role, you will know how to use Auto CAD in design or in relevant software, either in the mechanical or electrical field. You will be able to design new engineering products and processes. Analyse prototype data and retest if needed. You will be able to research new product ideas and methods. Improve existing products and processes. With in design and installing controls for systems like heating, ventilation, and lighting. You will be ensuring compliance with the industry's safety standards. Also, you will be maintaining accurate records of results found as well as records surrounding your design.

What we are looking for
The successful candidate will be responsible for the design, installation, operation, and monitoring of technical services in buildings, including HVAC engineering, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, to ensure safe, comfortable, and environmentally friendly operation. You will have experience in the field and be able to undertake the technical and commercial management of projects that provide engineering design solutions to maintain and enhance the quality of the environment and community. They will ensure that business, client, and end-user needs are considered and work within financial and safety constraints. You will work closely with your manager and director to ensure that projects are finished and to an excellent understanding. We are looking for someone who is looking to start their career within Building Services Design or looking to change their organisation to one with a family feel to it.

Benefits include
Flexible working hours
Overtime hours paid.
31 days holiday entitlement including bank holidays.
45ppm mile for business use.
Free car parking or reimbursed parking charges
Health care plan
Mobile phone and laptop/tablet for business use
4% company pension under review for years spent within the business.

Please do get in contact on the details below to find out more about this new exciting opportunity or if you are not looking for this type of role but are looking for a new career, please do reach out to me on the details below.

Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Electrical Design Engineering - Up to £33,000 plus Benefits
The company
In this exciting new opportunity, you will be working for an organisation new to Ely with offices in Ipswich as well. Being part of this team will give you a chance to work on different projects, such as residential and commercial, as well as bespoke design within Building Services. You will get the opportunity to work closely with a director who has over 20 years of experience within the industry.
Your role
In this role you will know how to use Auto CAD in design or relevant software, either in the mechanical or electrical field. You will be able to design new engineering products and processes. Analyse prototype data and retest if needed. You will be able to research new product ideas and methods. Improve existing products and processes. With in design and install controls for systems like heating, ventilation, and lighting. You will be ensuring compliance with the industry's safety standards. Also, you will be maintaining accurate records of results found as well as records surrounding your design.

What we are looking for
The successful candidate will be responsible for the design, installation, operation, and monitoring of technical services in buildings, including HVAC engineering, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, to ensure safe, comfortable, and environmentally friendly operation. You will have experience in the field and be able to undertake the technical and commercial management of projects that provide engineering design solutions to maintain and enhance the quality of the environment and community. They will ensure that business, client, and end-user needs are considered and work within financial and safety constraints. You will work closely with your manager and director to ensure that projects are finished and to an excellent understanding. We are looking for someone who is looking to start their career within Building Services Design or looking to change their organisation to one with a family feel to it.

Benefits include
Flexible working hours
Overtime hours paid.
31 days holiday entitlement including bank holidays.
45ppm mile for business use.
Free car parking or reimbursed parking charges
Health care plan
Mobile phone and laptop/tablet for business use
4% company pension under review for years spent within the business.

Please do get in contact on the details below to find out more about this new exciting opportunity or if you are not looking for this type of role but are looking for a new career, please do reach out to me on the details below.

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Mechanical Assembler / Mechanical Fitter

• Salary: £30,420 per annum (equivalent to £15.00 per hour), with overtime paid at time and a half (£22.50 per hour)
• Permanent Position
• Monday to Friday - Early finish on Fridays at mid-day
• Own transport necessary due to location
• Free on-site car parking
• Immediate start available

We are in search of a proficient Mechanical Assembler / Fitter to join a thriving, established manufacturer of special purpose machinery located in the Cambourne area on the border of Cambridge and Bedfordshire.

As a Mechanical Assembler, your primary responsibility will be the mechanical production build of various complex equipment from scratch, adhering to drawings and pneumatic diagrams.

This engaging role entails working on various types of assembly and fitting to ensure high standards for equipment utilised in the food processing industry.

Prior experience in constructing special purpose machinery is required.

Essential experience includes:

• Mechanical motor fitting, stripping, and rebuilding
• Constructing air pneumatics
• Building and fitting bearing housings
• Familiarity with hydraulics
• Proficiency with various hand tools and mechanical equipment
• Substantial experience in building special purpose machinery
• Ability to read and comprehend engineering drawings

Qualifications:

• City & Guilds qualifications in Engineering would be advantageous, or a solid engineering background

Salary:

• £30,420 per annum, plus overtime paid at time and a half
• Overtime is generally available and compensated at 1.5 times the hourly rate from Monday to Friday, including Saturday mornings

Benefits:

• Subsidised drinks and snacks available from vending machines
• Annual bonus based on company performance
• 20 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing to 25 with service)
• Life assurance
• Sick pay scheme
• Pension scheme
• Provided workwear
• Staff meals/events

Hours:

• Full-time: 39 hours per week
• Monday: 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
• Tuesday: 7:30 am - 4:30 pm
• Wednesday & Thursday: 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
• Friday: 7:30 am - 12:00 noon

Location:

• Sandy - St. Neots - Cambourne area
• Own transport required due to location

Must have:

• Experience of multiple implementations of both the S/4 version and previous versions of SAP RAR (revenue accounting and reporting) - formal certification preferred.
• Deep knowledge of both ASC 606 and IFRS 15 revenue standards (accounting qualifications preferred).
• Knowledge and understanding of how SAP RAR integrates with other systems, including SAP SD (sales and distribution) and SFDC (Salesforce).
• SAP RAR configuration skills.
• Data analysis and data cleansing experience for revenue contracts.
• Unit, functional and acceptance testing design.
• Capable of performing reconciliations of financials.

Nice to have:

• Knowledge of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, etc.)

Experience with Jira and Confluence.


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About The Role
You will work on a varied, rolling rota carrying out effective patrols of on and off-street parking areas within Cambridge to ensure compliance with parking restrictions.

The main duties and responsibilities of the role are to:

* Ensure patrols are carried out efficiently and effectively

* Issue penalty charge notices to any vehicle parked against restriction and record verbal warnings issued to motorists

* Report any defects with signs or lines

* Ensure parking equipment is working correctly and report defects promptly

* Ensure enquiries from members of the public are dealt with promptly and politely

* Act as ambassadors for the Council, undertaking any other tasks as directed

To be successful in the role you will need:

* Previous customer service experience in a demanding environment such as a hospitality or call centre environment (desirable)

* Previous experience within civil enforcement/ parking or a security environment (desirable)

* The ability to follow instructions and to work within a closely managed operation

* This job requires the ability to ride a bicycle in various weather condition

* The ability to remain calm during conflict and tense situations, and a polite, credible and confident approach when dealing with members of the public

* A willingness to work outside in all weathers and the ability to walk 10 miles per shift

* A flexible approach to working hours




About The Company
OCS UK & Ireland, part of the OCS Group, is a leading facilities management company providing a range of both standalone and integrated services including cleaning, catering, security, technical services, energy management and compliance, front of house, landscaping, logistics, waste management and pest control services. The company has a turnover of £1.5bn and operates across the UK and Ireland with 50,000 colleagues delivering innovative award-winning services to the private and public sectors and supporting the local communities in which it operates.

• Competitive salary and remuneration package including, 27 days holiday, pension contributions matched up to 9%
• Cambridge based the role has the opportunity for hybrid working (approx. 3 days a week in the office).
• Marshall, an independent, family-owned British company, proudly helping our customers move forwards since 1909.

Why join Marshall in this role:

The Hydrogen Fuel System Functional Lead Engineer at Marshall plays a pivotal role in the innovation and development of liquid hydrogen fuel system solutions for next-generation zero emission aircraft. This position leads the design and development of key functional aspects of the liquid hydrogen fuel system, ensuring compliance with engineering processes, safety standards, and performance targets.

Within this context, the purpose of the Hydrogen Fuel System Functional Lead is to:

• Provide leadership, management and technical oversight on the design, development and testing of the fuel system components and subsystems, initially through to ground demonstration at TRL 6 in 2027.

• Coordinate with various teams across the project collaboration, including engineering, manufacturing, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance, to ensure that the fuel system elements satisfy performance, safety, and applicable regulatory standards.

• Address issues that arise during the design and verification phases, apply thorough systems engineering practises to and make informed design and project decisions.

Your responsibilities in this role include:

• Implement and ensure compliance with Lifecycle Management and Engineering processes within Marshall hydrogen industrial research context.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to the hydrogen fuel system.
• Lead the design and development of critical functional aspects of the liquid hydrogen fuel system, including Refuel/Defuel, Venting, and Hazard Suppression.
• Ensure the design meets performance targets and safety requirements, and integration needs within an aircraft's overall systems.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, including engineers, researchers, technicians, and quality assurance professionals.
• Integrate functional subsystems within the overall fuel system architecture.
• Plan and oversee comprehensive testing and validation procedures for fuel system components/subsystems to ensure technology maturity (TRL3-6), reliability, and safety.
• Analyse test data, identify patterns, and collaborate with testing teams to address any issues or anomalies in the performance of fuel management and control technologies.
• Ensure that resulting system design, manufacturing, and maintenance processes adhere to relevant aerospace industry regulations and safety standards.
• Identify gaps in existing standards and collaborate with regulatory bodies and industry partners to develop new standards where necessary, ensuring compliance with evolving industry requirements.
• Collaborate with the project team and support functions to monitor project progress, track milestones, and address any deviations from the project plan.
• Proactively identify potential challenges and deviations, develop mitigation strategies, and ensure timely and successful project completion.
• Facilitate knowledge retention and dissemination strategies.
• Capture, organize, and preserve knowledge, insights, and best practices related to the hydrogen fuel system.
• Perform effective risk management activities to identify and mitigate potential risks, opportunities, or vulnerabilities in the fuel system's design or operation.
• Develop strategies to mitigate identified risks.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the efficiency, performance, and reliability of the fuel system architecture.
• Roadmap the remaining Technology Readiness Levels (TRL6-TRL9) for the fuel system.

• Implement model-based systems engineering (MBSE) practices to develop requirements-led modelling and simulation capability. Ensure simulations are of sufficient fidelity to measurably de-risk design decisions.
• Utilize MBSE tools to create dynamic models that allow for iterative testing and refinement of the fuel system design.
• Prepare comprehensive reports and presentations for both internal and external stakeholders to clearly communicate project status, milestones, and outcomes.
• Effectively communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, ensuring a clear understanding of project developments and challenges.
• Analyse data in collaboration with simulation and testing teams to identify patterns, trends, and anomalies in the resulting performance.
• Working closely with the simulation and testing teams manage any issues or anomaly resolution identified during testing, ensuring optimal performance of the fuel system.

Apply if you have most of the following:

• In-depth knowledge of fuel system engineering principles, practises, methods, and processes.
• Strong project and risk management skills.
• Experience in digital design, with proficiency in relevant computer/software packages, to support low risk design development and validation. Including or equivalent to IBM Engineering Lifecycle Management tools [DOORS NEXT, Workflow and Test management and Rhapsody], CATIA V5, MATLAB, Simulink and Simscape, Siemens Capital software.
• Experience in manufacturing of low TRL mock-ups and prototypes.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience in aerospace engineering or related field, with a focus on fuel systems and technology development.
• Proven experience in leading multidisciplinary teams and coordinating complex projects.
• Experience in liquid hydrogen fuel system design, development, testing, and validation highly desired.
• Degree level or equivalent in a STEM or adjacent discipline

The benefits we will offer you include:

• 27 days holiday increasing with service up to 30 days (option to buy /sell)
• Pension contributions up to 9%
• Private medical insurance
• Extensive flexible benefit program including Cycle to Work
• Life assurance at 4x basic salary
• Enhanced parental leave and pay
• Paid volunteering leave
• Access to industry leading wellbeing resources and tools

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• Competitive salary and remuneration package including, 27 days holiday, pension contributions matched up to 9%
• Cambridge based the role has the opportunity for hybrid working (approx. 3 days a week in the office).
• Marshall, an independent, family-owned British company, proudly helping our customers move forwards since 1909.

Why join Marshall in this role:

Marshall has embarked on a strategic collaboration to harness its world-leading aerospace, engineering, and certification capabilities in advancing the industry by developing technologies that rapidly decarbonise aircraft. Our mission is to innovate and support the emergence of a new generation of planes that produce zero emissions, addressing the global climate challenge directly.

We are seeking a skilled Safety Engineer with a focus on systems engineering. The successful candidate will contribute to all engineering safety activities and documentation, promote best practices in safety engineering, and provide guidance to our engineering team.

Your responsibilities in this role include:

• Support the development and maintenance of safety engineering processes, tools, and templates to ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices.
• Promote and uphold company values and procedures, adhering to safety engineering best practices.
• Facilitate effective communication with internal and external customers, emphasising the importance and benefits of safety engineering.
• Proactively remain current in best practices and advise the broader engineering team on significant changes in safety regulations, guidance, or customer safety policies and procedures.
• Support the update of in-house safety engineering processes ensuring they are current, effective, and sympathetic with the overall engineering process.
• A practitioner of safety engineering processes, tools, and techniques, including Functional Hazard Assessment (FHA), Particular Risk Assessment (PRA), Zonal Hazard Assessment (ZHA), and Fault Tree Analysis (FTA).
• Generate and review, safety engineering task estimates and ensure the delivery of safety products within agreed timeframes, budget, and resources.
• Facilitate System Safety Working Groups (SSWG) and support Safety Review Boards (SRB) to plan the safety approach, conduct appropriate safety processes, review safety activities, and demonstrate the achievement of safety objectives and associated mitigations.
• Author project and product safety documentation in line with project milestones to support the design lifecycle and ensure documentation maturity for reviews.
• Develop and review technical documentation, including safety reports, compliance assessments, and safety case arguments.
• Conduct in-depth analyses using safety engineering techniques such as FHA, PRA, ZHA, FTA, Common Cause Analysis (CCA), and Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA).
• Use and maintain safety engineering tools and software, such as Windchill R&R, Fault Tree +, and DOORS.
• Monitor and interpret regulatory changes and updates, adapting safety strategies accordingly.
• Participate in design reviews, providing safety engineering feedback and ensuring compliance with project safety goals.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to integrate safety requirements into the product development process.
• Facilitate training sessions and workshops on safety engineering processes for internal teams.
• Prepare and present comprehensive safety engineering reports to senior management and stakeholders.

Apply if you have most of the following:

• Proficiency in safety engineering practices, tools, and software (e.g., Windchill R&R, Fault Tree +, DOORS).
• Strong organisational and project management skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain comprehensive safety documentation.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to convey complex safety information clearly.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and provide coaching and guidance to peers.
• Advanced IT skills, including proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Proven experience in safety engineering within the aerospace or adjacent industries desired.
• Proven experience in using safety engineering techniques, tools, and regulatory guidance.
• Experience in developing and maintaining safety engineering documentation and processes.
• Familiarity with civil and military aerospace safety regulations and standards, such as CS/FAR 25.1309, Def Stan 00-056/00-970, POEMS, SAE ARP 4761/4754, RTCA/DO-178/254/160, MIL-STD-882.
• Demonstrated ability to work on diverse engineering projects and produce accurate, detailed reports within agreed timescales.
• Degree level or equivalent in a STEM or adjacent discipline

The benefits we will offer you include:

• 27 days holiday increasing with service up to 30 days (option to buy /sell)
• Pension contributions up to 9%
• Extensive flexible benefit program including Cycle to Work
• Life assurance at 4x basic salary
• Enhanced parental leave and pay
• Paid volunteering leave
• Access to industry leading wellbeing resources and tools

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• Competitive salary and remuneration package including, 27 days holiday, pension contributions matched up to 9%
• Cambridge based the role has the opportunity for hybrid working (approx. 3 days a week in the office).
• Marshall, an independent, family-owned British company, proudly helping our customers move forwards since 1909.

Why join Marshall in this role

The Control Systems Engineer at Marshall is instrumental in the development and implementation of novel control strategies for a Liquid Hydrogen Fuel System. This role involves creating innovative control algorithms, ensuring system stability, efficiency, and safety. The Control Systems Engineer will work closely with cross-functional teams to integrate advanced control solutions, fostering the continuous improvement of the fuel system's performance and reliability. Key to this role is the development of fault detection and diagnostic algorithms, enabling prognostic responses to potential issues and ensuring the overall health and reliability of the system.

Within this context, the purpose of the Control Systems Engineer is to:

• Develop and Implement Advanced Control Strategies: Design and implement innovative control algorithms for the Liquid Hydrogen Fuel System, focusing on stability, efficiency, and safety, initially to successful ground demonstration at TRL 6 in 2027.

• Fault Detection and Health Management: Develop sophisticated fault detection and diagnostic algorithms, enabling proactive responses to potential issues. Implement health management strategies for continuous monitoring, predictive maintenance, and fault tolerance, ensuring system reliability.

• Collaborative Optimisation: Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, refine control strategies based on real-world data, conduct comprehensive testing, and integrate fault-tolerant solutions. Contribute to the advancement of the fuel system's performance and reliability through continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities in this role include:

Under the supervision of the Hydrogen Fuel System Technical Lead, this role encompasses the following responsibilities for achieving success:

Implementation and Compliance:

Implement and ensure compliance with Lifecycle Management and Engineering processes within Marshall hydrogen industrial research context.

Support continuous improvement initiatives related to the hydrogen fuel system.

• Develop, design, and implement advanced control algorithms for a Liquid Hydrogen Fuel System, focusing on stability, efficiency, and safety.
• Investigate and evaluate emerging control technologies, ensuring the fuel system benefits from the latest advancements in the field.
• Develop sophisticated fault detection algorithms to identify anomalies and deviations from expected system behaviour.
• Design diagnostic algorithms capable of pinpointing the root cause of faults, enabling precise troubleshooting and efficient maintenance procedures.
• Implement real-time monitoring systems to assess the fuel system's performance and detect potential faults at an early stage.
• Develop fault-tolerant system designs, ensuring the system can continue operating with minimal disruption even in the presence of faults.
• Enable health management strategies that allow for proactive responses to identified issues, preventing potential failures, and ensuring uninterrupted system reliability.
• Integrate health management systems within the control architecture to enable continuous monitoring of system components.
• Develop predictive maintenance algorithms, allowing for the timely replacement of components before they fail, ensuring system longevity and minimising downtime.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including mechanical engineers, simulation engineers, and software developers, to refine control strategies based on real-world performance data and operational requirements.
• Conduct thorough analysis of control feedback and collaborate with stakeholders to implement improvements and optimize system behaviour.
• Plan and conduct comprehensive testing procedures to validate the fault detection, diagnostic, and health management algorithms under various operating conditions and fault scenarios.
• Verify the effectiveness of health management strategies through simulation, modelling, and physical testing, ensuring alignment with performance goals and safety requirements.
• Ensure that fuel management and control system design, manufacturing, and maintenance processes adhere to relevant aerospace industry regulations and safety standards.
• Identify gaps in existing standards and collaborate with regulatory bodies and industry partners to develop new standards where necessary, ensuring compliance with evolving industry requirements.
• Collaborate with the project team and support functions to monitor project progress, track milestones, and address any deviations from the project plan.
• Proactively identify potential challenges and deviations, develop mitigation strategies, and ensure timely and successful project completion.
• Facilitate knowledge retention and dissemination strategies.
• Capture, organize, and preserve knowledge, insights, and best practices related to the hydrogen fuel system.
• Perform effective risk management activities to identify potential risks, opportunities, or vulnerabilities in the fuel system's design or operation.
• Develop strategies to mitigate identified risks.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the efficiency, performance, and reliability of the fuel system architecture.
• Roadmap the remaining Technology Readiness Levels (TRL6-TRL9) for the fuel system.

Apply if you have most of the following:

• Proficiency in fault detection and diagnostic algorithm development, emphasizing precision and efficiency in identifying system anomalies.
• Strong programming skills in languages for real-time control applications, diagnostic algorithms, and system health management. Including or equivalent to IBM Engineering Lifecycle Management tools [DOORS NEXT, Workflow and Test management and Rhapsody], MATLAB, Simulink and Simscape, Siemens Capital software and ANSYS, COMSOL
• Familiarity with sensors, actuators, and feedback control mechanisms used in industrial applications, as well as fault-tolerant system design principles.
• Strong project and risk management skills.
• Experience in manufacturing of mock-ups and prototypes.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Experience

• Proven experience in control systems engineering, with a focus on developing fault detection and diagnostic algorithms, health management strategies, and fault-tolerant system designs for complex systems.
• Proven expertise in utilizing control system software and tools such as MATLAB, Simulink, or similar platforms for algorithm development and simulation.
• Experience in real-time control implementations and integration with fault-tolerant systems.
• Experience in control system design for liquid hydrogen handling highly desired.
• Experience in relevant technology development [TRL3-6] project environments highly desired
• Applied experience in developing new supply chains desirable.

Education

• Degree level or equivalent in a STEM or adjacent discipline

The benefits we will offer you include:

• 27 days holiday increasing with service up to 30 days (option to buy /sell)
• Pension contributions up to 9%
• Private medical insurance
• Extensive flexible benefit program including Cycle to Work
• Life assurance at 4x basic salary
• Enhanced parental leave and pay
• Paid volunteering leave
• Access to industry leading wellbeing resources and tools

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Facilities & Utilities Engineer
Ely, Cambridgeshire

£50,000 - £55,000

Monday-Friday Days

Benefits:-

• Group Pension Scheme , X4 Life Assurance, Bonus Scheme
• BUPA Healthcare, 24/7 EAP, Annual Staff Attendance Rewards
• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays, Overtime Available

Our client is a leading global packaging manufacturer, with a reputation for product quality which is second to none and industry leading standards. Due to expansion plans within the engineering department they are looking for a Facilities & Utilities Engineer to be responsible for everything associated with sites services.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the smooth operation & maintenance of all facilities, utilities, site services & Building fabrication on site that supports manufacturing
• Develop and manage maintenance schedules with contact suppliers for all facilities & utilities
• Carry out all daily checks - facilities, lighting, boilers, BMS, fire alarms, sprinkler systems
• Manage contract suppliers for all boilers, steam systems, chillers, HV systems, compressors, HVAC
• Electrical & mechanical fault finding & repairs where needed
• General site electrics - replacing sockets, lighting, HVAC systems
• Develop and manage work permits for all contractors on site
• Small scales projects from group level - investing heavily in upgrades across utilities

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Must have worked as a facilities / site services / facilities engineer
• Be a proactive character - think on their own feet - identify issues and come up with solutions to any problems in an efficient and timely manner
• Must be an electrically biased engineer by trade and hold electrical qualifications
• Dealt with HVAC, chillers, boilers, steam systems, treatment plant
• Highly organised - managing contractors and maintenance suppliers into facilities department
• Have an understanding of compliance regulations - pressure systems, working at height
• Able to and previously have issued work permits to contractors
• Experience of ordering spares and parts
• Any exposure to managing small scale projects would be beneficial

"To apply please email your CV / resume to [ chrisg@hunterselection.co.uk ]". - Chris Gumm - 01908 010 438

If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'.

Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.

Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

• Competitive salary and remuneration package including, 27 days holiday, pension contributions matched up to 9%, private healthcare, car allowance.
• Cambridge based the role has the opportunity for hybrid working (approx. 3 days a week in the office).
• Marshall, an independent, family-owned British company, proudly helping our customers move forwards since 1909.

Why join Marshall in this role of Head of Engineering (Systems and Projects)?

The Head of Engineering (Systems and Projects) will report into the DepIoyable Infrastructure Business Line Director and be accountable for Systems Engineering across the business and for the engineering project/ product delivery within their business line.

Key responsibilities of Head of Engineering will include:

• Supporting business growth through world leading engineering that sees us continue to grow our people and the portfolio of programmes, products and services to our customers.
• Developing and leading the transformation of the Systems Engineering function.
• Leading efforts to establish and promote best-in-class systems engineering practices throughout the organisation.
• Leading the implementation of processes and governance that will support the programme delivery timelines for design and development activities, including the use of gate reviews and independent assurance to ensure maturity of design into production.

• Developing and implementing strategic plans to embed effective systems engineering practices into the fabric of our organisation.
• Driving initiatives for continuous improvement, leveraging systems thinking to optimise processes and workflows.
• Accountability for the engineering schedule, and budget in line with the overall project and product schedules and allocated cost budgets.
• Providing strong and inspirational leadership to the Engineering teams as they deliver against the portfolio projects, and establishing clear lines of communications, whilst ensuring cross functional teams are integrated into the engineering programme as required.
• Developing and implementing a robust change control process that covers change identification, impact assessment (cost, schedule, technical compliancy etc), and implementation whilst considering cross-functional impacts into engineering and production and support.
• Ensuring planning activity is embedded as a discipline within the engineering teams, covering resource allocation and cross-functional collaboration to drive efficiency.
• Being the interface with the customer on all engineering matters within the business line, keeping abreast of engineering advancements and new technology as a means to engagement and building out future opportunities.
• Leading the progressive development of our product offering, ensuring it anticipates and meets current and future customer requirements to drive a differentiated and competitive market solution.
• Driving a commercial approach to engineering within the business line to ensure costs are managed, and cost down initiatives are implemented to drive long term financial growth.
• Ensuring the bid inputs for engineering take account of lessons learned, and actual costs for previous projects, and support the 'go to market' strategy.
• Developing and delivering the business line Engineering strategy, meeting existing business requirements and future growth/ development.

Apply if you have most of the following:

• Experience of working at a Head of or equivalent level within a matrix organisation.
• Proven experience of building and leading high performing teams in a product manufacturing and systems engineering environment.
• Proven track record of increasing quality, customer-focus and revenue growth through effective leadership of an engineering function.
• Led strategic decision-making and system governance for an engineering portfolio.
• Analytical and detail orientated used to working with data to influence business decisions.
• Experience of new and innovative Engineering process and digital technology.
• Experience in defining and implementing an Engineering strategy.
• Experience of partnering with a range of internal and external stakeholders and clients.
• Full product and system engineering lifecycle experience along with solid understanding of a breadth of engineering disciplines including mechanical and electrical engineering design and development.

• Proven track record of successfully leading teams, developing technical capability and driving effective systems engineering practices (inc. knowledge of ISO15288).
• An understanding of financial management and wider management principles and techniques.
• The ability to understand complex problems.
• Insights into new engineering technologies.

Based in the UK, with operations in Canada, Marshall specialises in the design and production of deployable operational infrastructure and mission support for humanitarian, defence and security operations across the globe.

Other core services include the integration of complex systems into a range of vehicles for use by the military and security services including explosive ordnance disposal and battlefield ambulances all underpinned by a full in-life managed service provision to ensure customers' equipment is available where and when they need it.

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SITE ENGINEER - Peterborough

Are you a Site Engineer, looking for work with a well established contractor?

I am currently looking for an experienced Site Engineer to start work in the Peterborough area, with a contractor who specialize in all aspects of Highways, Flood defence and Civil Engineering. The ideal candidate will have experience working in highways, roads or resurfacing works.

Day Rate: Circa £350 a day

Location:Peterborough

Start date: ASAP

Duration: 12+ Months

Randstad Contact: Liberty O'Shea

Responsabilites:

• Design work
• Sourcing materials
• Managing workload
• Setting out
• Reporting to and working with project managers
• Quality assurance
• Liaising with clients.

Requirements:

• Degree/HND qualified
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to work with in a budget
• Communicate written and verbal information
• Experience in Highways, Bridges,Infrastructures,Frameworks and Specialworks
• Must have CSCS
• AutoCAD
• Commitment to highest level of Health & Safety

If this sounds like a position for you please contact Liberty on: 01622 357230

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.