Working: The role offers flexible working but does require engineers on site for 3 days per week and is a on secure site where SC clearance is needed.
We have a fantastic opportunity with one of our leading defence clients for Systems Design Engineers
An opportunity has arisen for a Systems Design Engineer to join one of our leading defence clients at their site in Hertfordshire.
The Systems Design team is critical to the product development process, transforming customer requirements into lower-level system architectures (Physical and Functional) and system requirements.
The role covers the majority of the Systems Engineering V model, negotiating requirements with the customer through to the verification and validation process; you will gain a detailed understanding of the design as well as building experience working with capable teams across all development activities.
You will be part of a close-knit, hardworking, and highly motivated team striving to develop some of the world's most advanced technologies and the Systems Design Engineer will play a crucial role in this innovative development of these technologies.
Skill and Experience;
Degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or have sufficient applicable defence industry experience.
Experience with deriving and managing requirements,
Experience with generating Functional and Physical Architecture using SysML, ARCADIA, or similar MBSE language,
Experience dissecting and understanding customer requirements and disseminating them down into lower-level subsystem requirements and complex functional architectures,
Consistent ability to deliver required output within agreed timescales,
Skill in cultivating strong relationships with colleagues, external departments and customers,
Experience with Model based Systems Engineering,
Desirable Experience;
Experience within the defence sector is desirable
Experience with Systems engineering tools like DOORS / DOORS Next / Rhapsody / Capella desirable
Experience with MATLAB and Simulink desirable
Knowledge of RF/microwave and electronic systems, radar and control systems, and digital signal processing is desirable
Company Benefits;
Bonus: Up to 2,500 (based on performance).
Pension: Up to 14% total contribution.
Parental Leave: Enhanced parental, maternity, and shared parental leave.
Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days.
Facilities: On-site perks like subsidised meals and free parking.
Training and Development: Excellent opportunities for career progression and skill development
Even If you feel like you don't meet every qualification, we encourage you to reach out an apply.
Company Details;
The company are a multi-national group, being No 1 in Europe for what they do! With a number of awards and recognitions, with great career progression and opportunities across the business!
It's no wonder, they have been among the winners of the annual Glassdoor Employees' Choice Awards, 2022, and most recently receiving three accreditation gold standard awards with Investors in People!
"Interesting work. Good work-life balance. Employees made to feel valued." Software Engineer, 5 Dec 2022. Glassdoor review.
"Promotes and believes in a good work/life balance interesting work on most programmes Encourages internal mobility. Offers good development/training opportunities" Principal Systems Engineer, 19 Dec 2022. Glassdoor review.
True advocates of ED&I as an Equal Opportunity Employer! With over 10 Networking groups and communities across the business advocating Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.
Enhanced parental leave: Offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave. Enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments.
For full information, please get in touch
Matchtech acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers and is part of Gattaca Plc.
Gattaca Plc provides support services to Matchtech and may assist with processing your application.
Job Title: Electrician
Location: Glasgow
Job Type: Contract - Immediate Start
Salary & Shifts: Competitive rates depending on shift type - full breakdown below
Due to the nature of the role, candidates must have completed a recognised apprenticeship and be eligible for UK Security Clearance.
Matchtech has partnered with BAE Systems, a global leader in the Defence and Security sector, to recruit a skilled Electrician to support the build of the cutting-edge Type 26 Frigates for the Royal Navy.
This 12-month contract offers attractive rates for both local candidates and those willing to commute to Glasgow. It's a fantastic opportunity for experienced electricians to contribute to a prestigious, secure, and long-term project.
What will I be doing?
As an experienced Electrician, you'll be involved in the installation, maintenance, and testing of electrical systems on advanced naval vessels.
My Key Responsibilities:
Reading and interpreting detailed technical drawings and wiring diagrams
Cable pulling, terminations, and general marine electrical tasks
Ensuring work meets MOD standards with strict adherence to Health & Safety regulations
What do I need to succeed in this role?
A recognised Electrical Apprenticeship
Previous experience in marine, industrial, or shipbuilding environments (preferred)
Strong attention to detail and a commitment to high-quality workmanship
Pay Rates:
BAE Systems offers a range of competitive pay rates depending on your shift allocation and travel distance to the Glasgow site. Speak to our team for a full breakdown of available shift and payment options. Umbrella rates are also available.
For PAYE (Inside IR35) contractors living within 39 miles of the Glasgow base:
Standard Shift - £23.02 per hour (including the holiday pay)
Weekend and Night Shift - £30.60 per hour (including the holiday pay)
Weekday and Saturday OT - £32.65 per hour
Sunday OT - £43.54 per hour
For PAYE (Inside IR35) contractors living more than 39 miles from the Glasgow base:
Standard Shift - £32.19 per hour (including the holiday pay)
Weekend and Night Shift - £39.78 per hour (including the holiday pay)
Weekday and Saturday OT - £31.52 per hour
Sunday OT - £42.02 per hour
What's my next step?
If you're interested in learning more, click "Apply" and share your CV. Our Defence team would love to hear from you and talk you through the next steps.
Our client, a leading organisation in the HTP sector, is currently looking for a diligent Health & Safety (H&S) Manager to join their team on a contract basis. This role is pivotal for overseeing the development and implementation of health and safety policies within major highway projects, ensuring a secure working environment for all employees.
Key Responsibilities:
Investigating accidents and incidents: Thoroughly investigate workplace accidents and incidents to determine the root cause and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.Providing training and guidance to employees: Educate employees on safe work practices, hazard awareness, and the proper use of safety equipment.Ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation: Stay up-to-date with relevant laws and regulations, ensuring the organisation meets all legal requirements.Monitoring and auditing H&S performance: Regularly monitor the effectiveness of safety procedures, conduct audits, and make recommendations for improvement.Managing the H&S team: If applicable, hire, train, and supervise other members of the H&S team.Developing and implementing H&S policies and procedures: Create a comprehensive framework for managing workplace safety, including risk assessments, safe work procedures, and emergency plans.Conducting risk assessments and hazard identification: Regularly assess the workplace for potential hazards and risks, and develop strategies to eliminate or mitigate them.
Job Requirements:
Experience in managing health and safety within major projects, specifically in the highway sector.Proven ability to develop and implement robust H&S policies and procedures.Strong understanding of relevant health and safety legislation and compliance requirements.Proficiency in conducting thorough risk assessments and hazard identification.Excellent investigative skills for analysing accidents and incidents.Effective communicator with proven skills in training and guiding employees.Capacity to monitor, audit, and enhance H&S performance effectively.Leadership capabilities for managing an H&S team, if required.
If you are a dedicated Health & Safety Manager with significant experience in major highway projects, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic team and make a tangible impact on workplace safety.
Our client BAE Systems, a prominent entity in the Defence and Security sector, is currently seeking a Principal Engineer - Electrical Engineering (Power) to join their Submarine Solutions team on a contract basis. This role involves working on cutting-edge submarine projects and contributing to national security initiatives, with hybrid arrangements allowing for flexibility and a 12-month duration. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work at either Barrow or Filton site, with limited occasional on-site requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
Working on low voltage systems under 1000 voltsDesigning and developing electrical power systemsPerforming power system analysis and modellingUtilising tools and software such as MS Office and possibly MatlabIndependently managing tasks and contributing to the project team
Job Requirements:
Experience as an electrical engineer in the Defence sectorStrong background in electrical power systems design and developmentProficiency with MS Office; Matlab experience is beneficial but not essentialUnderstanding of power system analysis and modellingAbility to work independently and manage senior-level tasks
If you are a skilled electrical engineer eager to contribute to national security projects and work within the Defence sector, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and innovative team.
Our client is seeking five skilled Electricians to join a significant new build Energy From Waste facility infrastructure project in Braintree, Essex.
Key Responsibilities:
Installation of eletrical cable management systems (CMS)
Fitting and securing bracketry components
Installing and electrical testing lighting systems
Cabling and ensuring proper electrical connections
Conducting electrical testing and troubleshooting
Job Requirements:
ECS Gold card with 18th edition
Experience on similar industrial projects
Strong attention to detail and adherence to safety protocols
Benefits:
Opportunity to work on a high-profile infrastructure project
Working alongside a dedicated and professional team
10-hour workdays at £26ph
If you are a qualified Electrician with the necessary skills and are interested in contributing to a major new build project, apply now to join our client's dynamic team in Braintree, Essex.
The RoleAs the Recruitment Specialist the role will work as part of the Early Careers & Contingent teams within the Recruitment Operations function to deliver a best in class recruitment service.Reporting to the Early Careers Team Manager, the role will work collaboratively with functional and operational teams across BAE Systems Plc to support the future Early Careers recruitment needs of the business by attracting and progressing high performing individuals to join one of BAE Systems Early Careers programmes. You will gain an understanding of the different business areas and their demands, with the opportunity for progression in other areas/teams.You will use your recruitment expertise to support hiring managers with their recruitment demand as you take ownership and manage applications against live vacancies. You will provide a high level of support to candidates and hiring managers whilst progressing (and rejecting) candidates through the recruitment funnel towards start date achieved.The role holder will be a self-starter, highly motivated and able to act independently with minimal supervision to provide advice and guidance based on recruitment best practice, market conditions, and being a subject matter expert to facilitate the overall recruitment process Role Responsibilities:Not limited to Develop strong understanding of processes and deliverables within the team including industrial placements, summer interns, graduates and apprentices.Manage the hiring manager relationship from initial vacancy consultation until first day readiness, setting expectations and offering a world class end to end Early Careers recruitment serviceDemonstrate an integral involvement in delivering graduate/ undergraduate and apprentice recruitment activities to ensure that the collective targets are delivered successfully.Use the applicant tracking system (ATS) to screen and progress applications. Ensure the ATS is used to provide a valid indication of application progress to date for your allocated programmes and is subsequently accurate within the dashboard Progress applicants in a timely manner through the appropriate stages, providing the highest level of candidate care to all applicants (successful and unsuccessful) from application submission through to start date achieved.Build strong and influential relationships with hiring managers and early careers leads across the business to identify demand/ requirements and deliver a service which exceeds their expectations. Manage relationships with third party providers i.e. Occupational Health, ATS provider, The Security Watchdog etc to support and maintain a high level of service and timely outcomes.Guide and consult on recruitment best practice; defining, shaping and leading the recruitment process for early careers, supporting ad-hoc transformation projects when required. What are BAE Systems looking for from you?Knowledge of recruitment processes is essential with knowledge of Early Careers recruitment highly desirableExperience with volume recruitmentUsed to fast paced environmentsExperience in Account management with guaranteed fills or demands to hitCustomer facing good with stakeholder managementExperience with resourcing and pre-screening Security Requirements: BPSSThis role requires you to obtain a basic disclosure along with employment reference checks before starting. The Umbrella rate quoted above is the Gross Umbrella rate (i.e. the rate we pay to the Umbrella Company inclusive of ALL employment costs). Please note, the rate paid by the Umbrella will be less, as will a Limited Deemed rate or Agency PAYE rate. Please get in touch to discuss the rates via these different payment vehicles.
My client is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented PLM Administrator to join their growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a cutting-edge, technology-driven environment supporting global maritime defence projects.The successful candidate will play a vital role in managing and maintaining the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system to ensure smooth operations and compliance across the organisation.Responsibilities:Collect and report key metrics as required using the PLM tool.Manage Access & Permissions within Windchill.Oversee PLM Windchill license allocation.Identify and report any non-compliance situations related to PLM tool usage.Conduct weekly and monthly license audits to ensure compliance.Identify opportunities for process and system improvements.Support tool upgrades and maintenance activities in collaboration with the Configuration Team.Fulfill Configuration Management Service Requests as assigned.Provide support for legacy software systems as needed. Experience Needed:Prior experience in Engineering Change Management, PLM systems, or knowledge of product/BOM structures, configuration management, and change control.Understanding of engineering and manufacturing business processes.Familiarity with software tools including Requirements Management, ERP, PDM, and PLM systems.Strong communication skills with the ability to promote collaborative working across different business functions and projects.Experience in developing and maintaining user guides and training materials.Experience in Defence, Aerospace, or other safety-regulated environments is highly advantageous.Experience in the Naval or Maritime domain would be a plus. For further details please reach out to chat!
Requirements Engineer
Initial 3 month contract
up to 500pd, UMB, inside IR35
SC required
2 days onsite in Whiteley per weekJob Overview To development requirements in support of delivery objectives in accordance with the Requirements Management (RM) methodology. Support the implementation and continuous improvement activities through training development and delivery in line with current best practice and through the collection of feedback and lessons learned from application.Other DutiesDevelop RM plans tailored to stakeholder needs ensuring a clear, consistent approachSupport the adoption of RM approaches across NATS to ensure effective applicationWork in teams to develop solution-level requirements that are defined, aligned with business needs and clearly communicated to ensure outputs are completed to agreed standards so outcomes can be realisedAutonomyThe role will report to a line manager within the team but may be tasked by a programme/project manager when deployed.
The role may have direct responsibility for independently managing work packages in projects to ensure contributions from others.The role is required to interact with a diverse range of stakeholders to support the identification, and resolution of complex issues and interdependencies across projects.
The role is not operational; changes and issues will need to be managed in line with the overall goals and guidance/direction provided by the department lead and the relevant programme or project managers.Essential Skills and Experience The job holder will have a numerate background; typically, they will hold a good honours degree in Engineering, Science, Maths or equivalent experience (e.g., IIBA Diploma, or relevant apprenticeship)Experience in conducting or supporting requirements analysis and management activities for large and/or complex organisations and systems/service architecturesUnderstanding of the role and application of requirements analysis, requirements management, and architecture in the systems engineering lifecycleStrong analytical and problem-solving skills; able to quickly discern the critical facts amidst the noise, and avoid unnecessary complexityAble to build relationships and develop credibility with stakeholders quickly, with a demonstrated capability to resolve conflictCollaborative and driven working style with a focus on delivering outcomes; able to work with limited supervision and in disparate multi-functional teamsKnowledge and experience of applying service orientation, ideally in the context of the ITIL service lifecycle will be beneficialGood understanding of the air traffic domain and/or similar related domains and technologies will be beneficialExperience of using Requirements Management tools, such as DOORS desirableGood understanding of the NATS operating environment and strategic intent/objectives is highly desirableAdditional Vacancy Information We are proud to offer a fantastic total reward package to help you thrive both personally and professionallyWe have adopted agile working to provide greater flexibility and increased choice over working arrangements, with the opportunity for this role to work in our modern office facilities as well as remotely. We also welcome discussions on flexible and part-time working arrangements. If you share our passion to advance aviation and keep the skies safe - we would like to hear from you whatever your age, sex, race, faith, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, visible or invisible disability. Individuals that bring different perspectives, skills, life experiences and backgrounds help us be at the forefront of our industry.
Job Title Pipefitter
Location Barrow, United Kingdom
Salary & Shifts Range of payrates based on shifts, full breakdown below
Introduction - What's special about us?
Our partner, BAE Systems, are seeking experienced Pipe Fitters to join their growing team in Barrow on a 12-month contract, offering competitive rates for both locals and those willing to commute from further afield.
As part of a specialist team, you'll be working on the latest generation of Submarines, Either Astute or Dreadnought Projects.
If you're interested in learning more about this opportunity, click the apply button now, or read on to find out more.
What will I be doing?Fabrication and Installation of Pipe Systems and Components. All work conducted in accordance with quality standards and regulatory requirements.Manufacturing to isometrics pipes/installing pipelinesGeneral Pipefitting/fabrication - Oil and GasAlways Work safely, complying with Health and Safety and other relevant regulations and guidelines.Follow the relevant instructions, drawings and any other Quality Standards/Specifications.Pay rates
BAE Systems offers a range of payrates for PAYE and Umbrella contractors, depending on your allocated shifts, and the distance you're travelling to reach the Barrow Site. Please see Below for Rates.
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The rates for Barrow if you are living more than 39 miles of the base.
PAYE
Barrow shift patterns Hourly RateHourly Holiday accrual or paid in advanceTotal hourly rate inclusive of holiday
Standard shift 27.40 3 38
3 on 4 off 31.28 4 83
Night shift 33.80 4 71
Weekday & Saturday overtime 31.52 (inclusive of holiday) 31.52
Sunday overtime 42.02 (inclusive of holiday) 42.02
Umbrella
Barrow shift patterns Rate
Standard Shift 35.62
3 on 4 off 40.55
Night shift 43.76
Weekday and Saturday Overtime 35.77
Sunday Overtime 47.43
Day to day responsibilities - You will manufacture, modify and repair parts for aircraft to strict standards.Working in specially equipped workshops and aircraft maintenance hangars utilising machinery like drilling, milling, cutting and forming equipment. Skilled work content also includes NC, CNC, conventional machining, bushing and assembly.Interpret technical drawings, patterns, templates and specifications to mark out, produce and assemble complex fabricated products to meet the required specification and quality requirements Operate appropriate tools and equipment to join metal parts using a range of mechanical fasteners and fixing techniques required by the specifications appropriate to the fabrication activity being carried out and in accordance with approved joining procedures and quality requirementsCutting, drilling, shaping and preparing metal materials during fabrication activities using manual and power tools, as required calculating dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and instruments/equipmentCarry out quality checks on component parts and completed assemblies Compile appropriate reporting, identify any issues and escalate as appropriate.
