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Engineering Manager

Lead and develop a multidisciplinary engineering team across mechanical, electronics, software, and physics disciplines, guiding projects from R&D through to manufacturing. Drive technical governance, process improvement, and project delivery while fostering a high-performance culture. Serve as the key technical interface with stakeholders and lead recruitment, performance management, and resource planning.

HR GO Recruitment Maidstone, United Kingdom £60,000 – £80,000 pa
On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Test Systems Senior Team Leader

This role involves leading engineering teams within Test Systems, focusing on continuous improvement, process optimization, and workforce development. The position supports the delivery of test solutions for advanced avionic and safety-critical systems used in military and commercial platforms. Emphasis is placed on innovation, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and driving engineering excellence across the lifecycle.

Appcastenterprise Rochester, United Kingdom £70,000 pa
On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Hardware Team Leader

As a Hardware Team Leader, you will manage a team of hardware engineers responsible for supporting production programs in safety-critical technologies like Helmet Mounted Displays, Mission Computers, and Flight Controls. You will lead cost and performance trade-offs, ensure adherence to company processes, and drive continuous improvement in design and team skills.

Appcastenterprise Rochester, United Kingdom £60,000 pa
On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Senior Configuration Engineer

The Senior Configuration Engineer will manage and maintain configuration management procedures across all products, ensuring compliance with company standards. Key responsibilities include disseminating CM requirements, liaising with customers, and supporting project teams on CM processes. The role involves regular reviews of resource requirements and contributing to process improvements.

Gold Group Me12Ff, ME1 2FF, United Kingdom
Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Roles further afield

A little outside Luton, but within reach.

Electrical Engineer

This role involves managing electrical design, testing, and documentation for complex engineering systems, with a focus on ownership of electrical work packs, engineering changes, and bill of materials. The engineer will conduct fault analysis, reverse engineer components, and support investigations across rail or similar industrial sectors, working closely with senior engineering staff. Key responsibilities include technical ownership of electrical data, manuals, and compliance with industry standards.

Hello Recruitment Associates Croydon, London, United Kingdom £55,000 – £65,000 pa
On-site Permanent

Engineering Manager - Aerospace MRO

This role involves leading engineering teams in an aerospace MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) environment, focusing on component repair and process improvement. The Engineering Manager will coordinate technical teams, resolve production issues, and implement best practices to ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery. It is a hands-on leadership position within a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

HR GO Recruitment Rochford, Essex, United Kingdom £47,500 – £50,000 pa
On-site Permanent

Trainee Quality Inspector (Precision Engineering)

This role involves conducting quality inspections on precision-engineered components using engineering drawings, while receiving full training and working within a collaborative team. The candidate will gain exposure to advanced manufacturing processes in high-tech sectors such as aerospace and defence. It offers a clear path for career progression within a rapidly expanding company with opportunities to rotate across departments.

Ernest Gordon Recruitment South East London, United Kingdom £26,000 – £35,000 pa
On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Manufacturing Engineer/Programmer

This role involves developing and optimising CNC programmes for 3, 4, and 5-axis machining centres, designing workholding solutions, and creating efficient manufacturing processes for precision aerospace components. The engineer will collaborate with production, quality, and engineering teams to ensure high standards of quality, safety, and productivity. Continuous improvement, innovation, and adoption of modern manufacturing technologies are central to the role.

A1 PERSONNEL EMPLOYMENT AGENCY LIMITED Rm124Ae, RM12 4AE, United Kingdom
On-site Permanent Clearance Required

CNC Machine Operator

This role involves setting, operating, and monitoring CNC milling and/or turning machines to produce precision-engineered components for the aerospace and defence sectors. The operator will work from engineering drawings, conduct inspections using precision measuring tools, and ensure strict adherence to quality and safety standards. The position supports continuous improvement and requires close collaboration with production, engineering, and quality teams.

A1 PERSONNEL EMPLOYMENT AGENCY LIMITED Rm124Ae, RM12 4AE, United Kingdom
On-site Temporary Clearance Required

Production Technician (198jc)

This role involves assembling, testing, and calibrating high-precision electro-mechanical systems in a manufacturing environment. Candidates will work from technical drawings and contribute to quality assurance and continuous improvement, with a strong emphasis on safety and precision. The position is tailored for ex-military personnel with hands-on technical experience in engineering or maintenance roles.

Ex-Mil Recruitment Ltd Biggin Hill, London, TN16 3BE, United Kingdom £26,550 – £27,500 pa
On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Senior Space Systems Engineer

This role involves leading technical activities in space systems engineering, from concept studies to full system development, with a focus on telecommunications and positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) systems. The engineer will perform mission analysis, system architecture design, requirements management, and model-based systems engineering (MBSE), supporting mission-critical space capabilities. Work includes system budgeting, risk management, and engagement with government and institutional stakeholders.

Holt Executive London, United Kingdom
Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Graduate CNC Machinist (Motorsport / Aerospace Engineering)

This role involves setting, operating, and programming 5-axis CNC mills and lathes to produce high-precision components for aerospace, defence, and robotics industries. As one of the senior machinists in a newly established UK factory, you'll train junior operatives, contribute to business strategy, and work on advanced manufacturing projects in a collaborative workshop environment. The position offers technical autonomy and leadership responsibilities within a growing international company.

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Lambeth, London, SE1 7JW, United Kingdom £28,000 – £38,000 pa
On-site Permanent Clearance Required

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