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Quality Inspector (Defence/ Aerospace)

This role involves hands-on quality inspection and developing improvement strategies for precision sheet metal and fabrication products in the Defence and Aerospace sectors. You will work to AS9100 accreditations, ensuring all products meet client requirements.

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Poole, United Kingdom £42,000 – £46,000 pa

Quality Manager (Defence/Aerospace)

Quality Manager (Defence/Aerospace)£45,000 - £55,000 + Company Benefits + Early Finish Friday + TrainingAbingdon, OxfordAre you a Quality Manager, Quality Engineer, or similar with a background in manufacturing or precision engineering, looking to join an established engineering business where you...

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Abingdon, OX14 5BH, United Kingdom £45,000 – £55,000 pa

Lead Electronics Engineer

Lead the development of advanced electronics for FPGA and ASIC-based space systems, spanning the full hardware lifecycle from design to space qualification. Provide technical leadership across multidisciplinary teams and oversee integration, testing, and manufacturing with internal and external partners.

Platform Recruitment Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom £90,000 – £100,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Lead Electronics Engineer

This role involves leading the end-to-end development of high-reliability electronics for space and defence applications, with a focus on FPGA and ASIC-based systems. The Lead Electronics Engineer will design high-speed digital circuits, oversee complex HDI PCB development, and guide multidisciplinary teams through integration and space qualification. It is a senior technical leadership position requiring deep expertise in safety-critical hardware design and advanced manufacturing processes.

Platform Recruitment Manchester, United Kingdom £90,000 – £110,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Mechanical Fitter

This role involves mechanical assembly, fitting, and testing of safety-critical aerospace systems, including Life Support and Environmental Control equipment, in compliance with engineering drawings and regulatory standards. The Fitter/Tester will perform pressure testing, quality checks, and work within a Lean manufacturing environment. Collaboration with engineers and adherence to strict safety and quality protocols are key aspects of the role.

Holt Engineering Yeovil, Somerset, United Kingdom £20 ph

Aerospace Assembly Fitter

This role involves assembling and fitting precision aerospace components according to engineering drawings and specifications. Responsibilities include using hand tools, measuring equipment, and maintaining quality standards in a regulated manufacturing environment.

THOMAS Professional Warmley, Gloucestershire, BS15 4PP, United Kingdom £36,000 – £40,000 pa

Aerospace Paint Sprayer

This role involves precision painting and finishing of aerospace components, including surface preparation, masking, spraying specialist coatings, and quality inspection. The candidate will work to engineering drawings in a clean, modern facility, ensuring all work meets strict aerospace quality and safety standards. The position operates on a rotating shift pattern and requires strong attention to detail and adherence to safety protocols.

Syntech Recruitment Watford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom £40,000 – £43,500 pa

Accounts Assistant

This role involves managing the Accounts Payable function, including processing supplier invoices, reconciliations, and staff expenses. You will work in a fast-paced environment, ensuring financial accuracy and supporting month-end close activities.

Surrey Satellite Technology Guildford, GU2 7YE, United Kingdom

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Product Assurance Engineer

The Product Assurance Engineer will lead product assurance and quality activities for complex space payload hardware, ensuring compliance with customer, regulatory, and industry standards. Responsibilities include managing quality plans, component qualification, and continuous improvement initiatives, working closely with engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams.

Copello Stockton-on-Tees, County Durham, United Kingdom £55,000 – £60,000 pa

High Level Technician (Rolling Stock)

Job Title:High Level Technician (Rolling Stock)Job Location:Southwest LondonHourly Pay Rate:£31.48 PAYE / £ 41.11 UmbrellaShifts:Minimum of 50 hours a weekShift Pattern:Panama . Days and nightsDuration:On-going contractStart Date:ASAPIndustries considered: Rail, Rolling Stock, RAF, REME, Army, Navy, Marine, Avionics, Rolling Stock, Commercial/Industrial...

Shorterm Group South West London, London, United Kingdom £31 – £41 ph

Mechanical Fitter/ Mechanical Assembler

This role involves constructing, maintaining, and testing mechanical equipment and components in a safety-critical aerospace environment. Responsibilities include interpreting engineering drawings, performing quality checks, and working closely with designers and engineers to meet production targets.

Team Jobs - Strategic Accounts Christchurch, Dorset, United Kingdom £20 – £20 ph

Senior/Principal Structural Engineer- Aerospace

This role involves performing static strength analysis on metallic and composite aerospace structures, building and running FEA models, and supporting structural testing. You will work closely with design, manufacturing, and test teams, and have the opportunity to influence the design and performance of cutting-edge aerospace structures.

Copello Bristol, Bristol (county), United Kingdom £40,000 – £75,000 pa

Electrical Tester (Rolling Stock)

Job title: Electrical Test TechnicianJob location: Derby, DerbyshireHourly pay rate: Mornings £18.29 Paye or £23.19 UmbrellaAfternoons £19.64 Paye or £24.95 UmbrellaShifts: Mornings and AftersHours per week: 37 hours a weekDuration: 12 Months+ (predicted)Start date: ASAPIndustries considered: RAF, Rail, Rolling Stock,...

Shorterm Group Derby, Derbyshire, DE1 3AE, United Kingdom £18 – £20 ph

Quality Control Inspector

This role involves ensuring quality standards in the manufacturing and assembly of Zephyr, a solar-powered High Altitude Platform Station (HAPS) for stratospheric operations. The inspector will conduct routine audits, verify compliance with engineering specifications, support non-conformance management, and ensure process adherence in a clean, controlled workshop environment. The position requires close collaboration with technicians and engineers within a highly regulated aerospace setting.

Guidant Global Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 7JT, United Kingdom

Senior Quality Engineer

This role involves leading quality assurance for aerospace manufacturing, ensuring compliance with AS9100 and customer standards. The Senior Quality Engineer will manage non-conformance investigations, lead quality inspectors, and drive continuous improvement using methodologies like 8D and 5 Why. Key responsibilities include audit support, supplier and customer quality liaison, and ensuring right-first-time production across machining and assembly processes.

Premier Technical Recruitment Birmingham, United Kingdom £45,000 – £47,000 pa