MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. Salary : Circa £ 55,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working : 2-3 days per week on-site (Bolton) Security Clearance : British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company bonus : Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension : maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Flexible working:...

Gaming: Welcome to the world of land-based gaming. At Light & Wonder, it’s all about the games, and our Gaming team builds cutting-edge technology, products, and content for the most iconic casinos and operators across the globe. Position Summary We’re building a next‑generation, cross‑platform core game framework that will be used across the company to power experiences on web, mobile, and desktop platforms. As a Senior Software Engineer, you’ll play a hands‑on role in shaping this shared technology — helping define how games are built now and in the future. This role offers genuine ownership. You’ll work at an engine‑level, contributing to core systems, architectural decisions, and performance‑critical solutions, while collaborating with a highly skilled team of engineers and game developers in an agile, iterative environment. We're looking for people who are full of ideas, want to challenge the norm and work to our core values…  Dare to be Bold  - We...

Gaming: Welcome to the world of land-based gaming. At Light & Wonder, it’s all about the games, and our Gaming team builds cutting-edge technology, products, and content for the most iconic casinos and operators across the globe. Position Summary Situated in the heart of Spinningfields, Manchester, our studio is home to more than seventy talented developers, artists, designers, and creative thinkers. Together, we build high‑impact, visually stunning, and globally successful land‑based gaming titles. As a Software Engineer in our growing team, you’ll collaborate with graphic artists, mathematicians, designers, and fellow engineers to bring innovative game ideas to life. You’ll help shape the gameplay, features, and player experiences that define our next generation of UK and international gaming products. This role is well‑suited to individuals with a strong foundation in programming or mathematics, whether you’re early in your career or an experienced...

Manufacturing Engineer - Vehicle Assembly On-site We are looking for an experienced Assembly Manufacturing Engineer to join a well-established engineering organisation This opportunity has arisen due to continued programme development and the growth of the manufacturing function within the organisation. The business has a long heritage of delivering high-quality engineering solutions for defence and military applications, supporting customers globally with advanced manufacturing capabilities and specialist engineering expertise. This role will focus on the Assembly, Integration and Test (AIT) manufacturing processes . You will play a key role in transferring production knowledge, supporting manufacturing operations on the shop floor, and driving continuous improvement during production ramp-up and beyond. This role would suit a Manufacturing Engineer with experience in complex engineering environments who enjoys working closely with production teams and driving...

A new Sales Manager opportunity for a supplier of 'top of the line' process machinery to the pharmaceutical manufacturing sector. Earn an excellent salary, bonus and commission on all sales as the driving force - selling high quality process machinery to customers all across the UK & Eire. Home based role - autonomy and uncapped earnings! BASIC SALARY: Up to £70,000 BENEFITS: Company vehicle or Allowance 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays, rising with service Bonus based on personal & company performance Company Pension Scheme Commission on all machine sales LOCATION: Based anywhere in the UK / Eire. COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: London, Birmingham, Manchester, Bristol, Sheffield, Leeds, Northampton, Luton, Reading, Liverpool, Oxford, Cambridge, Nottingham, Coventry, Leicester, Crawley, Maidstone, Hull, Gloucester, Watford, Cardiff, JOB DESCRIPTION: Sales Manager, Business Development Manager, Key Account Manager, Sales Engineer - Process Machinery,...

Location: Cheadle, United Kingdom Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services. Underwater Systems Software Engineer Thales Underwater Systems provides a unique opportunity for you to create software that delivers a state of the art sonar capability for UK and international navies. Our systems are developed for a wide range of significant defence projects, including the latest autonomous Mine Countermeasures solutions, Royal Navy submarines, Merlin helicopters, the latest frigates and the Hunt Class Mine Countermeasures vessel. You will join an energetic and growing team of Software Engineering...

Lead Software Test Engineer - Contract (Inside IR35) Based at one of these locations: Leeds / Manchester / Birmingham / Newcastle - Hybrid (60% onsite) Our client is delivering a major digital transformation programme and is seeking an experienced Lead Software Test Engineer / Principal SDET to play a pivotal role in shaping quality and automation across multiple delivery teams. This is a high-impact contract role where you will define strategy, set standards and remain hands-on with modern test engineering practices. Overview As a Lead Software Test Engineer you will take ownership of an automation-first testing approach, supporting the transition from legacy monolithic systems to a modern microservices architecture. You will work closely with engineering teams, influencing how quality is embedded throughout the software development lifecycle while actively contributing to frameworks and solutions. Key Responsibilities You will define and implement an end-to-end test...

Location; Manchester We are working with a specialist UK chemical manufacturing business operating within the industrial chemicals and process manufacturing sector , supplying products into a range of industrial and commercial applications. The site operates a continuous process environment with a strong focus on safety, compliance, reliability and operational efficiency. This is a great opportunity for an Electrically Qualified Maintenance Engineer to join the site in Manchester, with the added opportunity to take a lead role in building and developing a small engineering team . You will be joining at a key stage of site development where engineering capability and leadership structure are being strengthened. The role sits within a process-heavy environment involving chemical mixing and utilities systems, including vacuum systems, steam systems, pumps, pipework and process control equipment. This is a hands-on role with added responsibility for supporting team...

Manufacturing Automation Engineer Location: Stockport Salary: 45,000 - 60,000 (DOE) An established engineering organisation with over a century of design and manufacturing excellence is looking to expand its team with a Manufacturing Automation Engineer . The company is recognised internationally for delivering high-quality engineering solutions to defence and industrial customers and continues to invest heavily in advanced manufacturing and innovation at its North West Centre of Excellence. About the Role This hands-on role will play a crucial part in implementing automation projects across welding and assembly operations. You'll take ownership of integrating new robotic systems, optimising processes, and driving continuous improvement initiatives across key production areas. Key Responsibilities Identify, specify, and implement new automation opportunities across welding and fabrication lines. Write technical specifications for capital equipment including...

Quality Engineer / Internal Auditor Location: Greater Manchester Salary: Circa 40,000 + benefits Sector: Aerospace Manufacturing / Precision Engineering We are recruiting for an aerospace engineering business seeking a Mid/Senior level Quality Engineer / Internal Auditor to join its growing divisional quality team based in Greater Manchester. This is an excellent opportunity for a quality professional with experience operating within an EN9100 / AS9100 environment who is looking to develop their career within a highly regulated engineering sector. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting quality assurance, compliance, auditing, and continuous improvement activities across multiple manufacturing sites. The Role Working as part of the divisional quality function, you will support and maintain the Integrated Management System (IMS) while driving quality-focused improvements across several engineering and manufacturing facilities. The role will...

The Principal Mechanical Engineer provides technical leadership for Mechanical, Environmental & Vibration test. Salary : Circa £50,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working : 5 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance : British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company bonus : Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension : maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced...

MBDA is looking for a number of Software Engineers at varying levels to work in the Software Resource and Capability Team on Test Software. Salary :£40,000 - £75000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working :3 to 4 Days a week in the office Security Clearance : British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship . Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company bonus : Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension : maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements...

This role provides a unique chance to shape how MBDA undertakes production testing. Salary : Circa £50,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working : 4-5 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance : British Citizen only. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company bonus : Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension : maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared...

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Manufacturing Electronics Engineer to join our manufacturing team in Bolton. Fantastic opportunity to support across all stages of product assembly Salary : Circa £45,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working : 5 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance : British Citizen Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company bonus : Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension : maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible...

Join MBDA UK Ltd as a Senior Test Engineer and become an integral part of our Manufacturing team. This role presents an outstanding chance to contribute to the testing of our products. By joining us, you will have the opportunity to play a crucial role in upholding the highest standards of quality and reliability for our products. Salary : Circa £45,000 dependent on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working : 4-5 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance : British Citizen only. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company bonus : Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension : maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime:...

Bolton We are Electronic Engineering. We are growing, dedicated, and we work as a team to design & develop our advanced electronic solutions for MBDA products. Salary : Circa £42,000-£48 , 000 depending on experience Location: Bolton Dynamic (hybrid) working : 3-4 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance : British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company bonus : Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension : maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Flexible...

MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. Salary:Up to £57,000 dependent on experience + bonus + benefits What we can offer you: Company bonus of up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension of maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Paid overtime Up to 15 days flexi leave 25 days annual leave (plus holiday purchase) Possible relocation available Fantastic site facilities, including subsidised meals, free car parking and more Excellent career progression and development opportunities Hybrid working pattern : Primarily office based (Bolton) with some opportunity for homeworking Want to be part of a successful team working to develop new and innovative seeker solutions to address complex customer requirements? Then keep reading...

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Test Development Engineer, specialising in circuit card electronic test, to join our Test Development team. It is an exciting time as we begin work on a host of challenging, but rewarding projects, from concept design through to series production and full in-service support! Salary : Circa £ 43,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working : 3-4 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance : British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company bonus : Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension : maximum total (employer and employee)...

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Test Equipment Design Engineer to join our Production Design Support Team. You will play a key role in a range of Engineering activities, providing Test Equipment design support to the Manufacturing organization and broadening your expertise in an international environment. An exciting career path awaits! Salary : Up to £43,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working : 4-5 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance : British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company bonus : Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension : maximum...

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Engineer to join our Production Design Support Test Equipment Team. You will play a key role in a range of Engineering activities, providing Test Equipment design support to the Manufacturing organization and broadening your expertise in an international environment. An exciting career path awaits! Salary : Up to 43k depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working : 2 days per week on-site Security Clearance : British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. What we can offer you: Company bonus : Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension : maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements...