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Business Development Manager – New Business Sales

This role involves driving new customer acquisition and revenue growth through proactive outbound sales in the scientific and industrial imaging sectors. The Business Development Manager will lead technical sales discussions, deliver demonstrations, and close software license agreements, working closely with the technical team to support customer evaluations. It offers a pathway to senior commercial leadership within a fast-growing deep-tech startup.

SenseAI Liverpool, Merseyside, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Technical Buyer

The role involves managing the procurement of materials, components, and services within a manufacturing environment, ensuring timely delivery and cost efficiency. The Technical Buyer will work with key suppliers across technical domains, resolve supply issues, and maintain accurate data in SAP and ERP systems. Close collaboration with internal teams is required to support production and continuous improvement.

Reading Industrial Pertemps Wallingford, United Kingdom

Materials Manager

The role involves acting as the key liaison between engineering, quality assurance, and suppliers to ensure specifications, quality standards, and delivery expectations are met. Responsibilities include managing supplier relationships, negotiating agreements, auditing compliance, and driving sourcing strategy with a focus on supply chain resilience and continuous improvement. The position requires strong technical understanding of mechanical engineering and quality systems, with regular domestic and international travel.

Planet Recruitment Abingdon, OX14 5BH, United Kingdom £50,000 – £55,000 pa

Mechanical Commissioning Technician

As a Mechanical Commissioning Technician, you will play a pivotal role in the commissioning and maintenance of advanced production equipment and utility systems at Johnson Matthey’s 3CR project. Your responsibilities will include performing planned, reactive, and corrective maintenance, fault diagnosis, and plant modifications to ensure the reliability and efficiency of the facility.

Johnson Matthey North Hertfordshire, United Kingdom £44,261 pa

On-site Permanent Shift-work

Supply Chain Manager

Lead site planning, production control, and materials management to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations within a manufacturing environment. Drive inventory optimisation and on-time, in-full (OTIF) delivery performance while collaborating with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, engineering, and customer services. Focus on short-term Sales & Operations Execution (S&OE) planning to align site readiness with customer and business demand.

Johnson Matthey London, EN2 6LD, United Kingdom

Manufacturing Engineer & NPI Manager

This role involves leading the New Product Introduction (NPI) process for aerospace components, ensuring projects meet customer and regulatory standards. You will work closely with CNC Programmers, production teams, and suppliers to optimize processes, resolve technical challenges, and support continuous improvement.

Shorterm Group Bristol, United Kingdom £50,000 – £55,000 pa

On-site Permanent