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Join the RAC as a Mobile Mechanic
Competitive salary: £38,625 basic salary, with the opportunity to earn up to £3,000
Sociable hours: 40 per week, 8am–4:30pm, plus 1 in 4 Saturdays
Optional overtime: That is flexible to the hours you want to work

The Role
As an RAC Mobile Mechanic in the Service, Maintenance and Repair (SMR) division, you’ll bring your expert knowledge and problem-solving skills directly to our members – wherever they are. From driveways to office car parks, you’ll deliver first-class service without the limitations of a traditional garage.

We’ll set you up for success from day one with:
• Your own fully equipped RAC van and fuel card
• Full uniform and PPE
• All the essential tools and diagnostic equipment you need

You’ll have the freedom and variety of working on the move, meeting different people, solving problems, and making a real difference every day - all while keeping a healthy work-life balance in a 40-hour week.

No CV required when you apply – it's easier than ever to start your journey with us.

Why you’ll love working for us

• Strong base pay – £38,625 a year, with bonus and overtime taking you up to 3,000.
• Overtime to suit you – Just two extra days a month could add £5,7 a year to your base pay. Plus, end-of-shift overtime opportunities could be worth up to an extra ,000 a year.
• Rewarding incentives – Earn up to a further £6,0 a year in bonus payments.
• Share in our success –  All our employees are awarded shares,  at no cost, so their share in the success of out growing our business
• Free RAC Ultimate breakdown cover – From your very first day.
• Car salary sacrifice scheme – Includes electric vehicle options (after 12 months) to help you save on tax.
• Generous holidays – 23 days plus bank holidays (rising to 25 with service).
• Pension & life cover – Up to 6.5% matched pension contributions and life cover up to 4x your salary (10x with flex benefits).
• Wellbeing support – 24/7 confidential support helpline for you and your family.
• Exclusive discounts – Save on tools, tech, holidays, and more through our Orange Savings portal.

What We’re Looking For
• Level 2 Light Vehicle Maintenance qualification (or equivalent)
• At least 3 years’ hands-on experience as a vehicle technician on light vehicles
• A full UK driving licence with fewer than 6 points

This role is perfect for you if you’re great with customers as well as cars. You’ll enjoy variety—diagnostics, repairs, servicing, and checks—and be confident making decisions on the spot. You’ll take pride in doing a quality job every time,  delivering the complete peace of mind that comes from the RAC.

Why RAC?
For more than 128 years, we’ve been keeping drivers moving, and today we’re trusted by over 15 million members. We’re also trusted by our people, with a 4.5-star Glassdoor rating showing that RAC is a place where support, ambition, and opportunity go hand in hand.

We welcome people from every background, value every voice, and back your growth every step of the way. At the RAC, you can bring your full self to work and we’ll be with you every step of the way to help you grow and develop your career.

Procurement Officer              
Full time, contract until 31^st December 2026
Location – Flexible Selby/Northampton/London/Ipswich

Salary £30,000-£35,000 depending on experience  

Closing date: 14 November 

Who we are:

We’re not just talking about making a difference, we’re making it happen. We generate dispatchable, renewable power and create stable energy in an uncertain world. Building on our proud heritage, we have ambition to become the global leader in sustainable biomass and carbon removals.

You’ll be joining our teams of practical doers, future thinkers and business champions. We’re enabling a zero carbon, lower cost energy future for all, and working hard to decarbonise the planet for generations to come.

About the role:

As a procurement professional with some strategic experience, you’ll be joining a dynamic and supportive team where your ideas and initiative are valued. You’ll have the opportunity to build strong, collaborative relationships with both internal teams and external stakeholders, helping to shape procurement excellence throughout the business.

This is a fast-paced role, which requires accuracy and working to tight deadlines. Ensuring compliance to policies and procedures will enable you to drive commercial success in your role while supporting in the delivery of the procurement strategy. 

You’ll support the team by –

·    Leading and delivering robust tendering, negotiation, and contract management activities, while fostering strong supplier partnerships.

·    Assess external spend with a strategic lens, balancing risk, value, and cost to support business goals.

·    Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to ensure procure-to-pay processes and policies run smoothly and efficiently.

·    Proactively manage supplier relationships to maximise value for Drax, working in tandem with the Supplier Relationship and Performance team.

If you're drawn to working is a busy commercial environment and eager to dive into an engineering-based procurement role and work across projects involving mechanical, electrical, and civil disciplines, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Who we’re looking for:

You’ll have a good understanding of procurement principles and end-to-end procurement processes, with excellent stakeholder management skills.

We’re looking for a sharp communicator with initiative and confidence. If you're not afraid to challenge the status quo and ask the right questions, you'll thrive here.

This is the perfect opportunity if you’re looking to grow, stretch your skills, make your mark and learn from a high-performing, collaborative team.

Our procurement function is central to everything we do — and we’re proud of the culture we’ve built.

If you have your CIPS/Project Management qualification that's great, however if you have demonstrable experience and strong performance in a similar role we'd love to hear from you!

Rewards and benefits:

As you help us to shape the future, we’ve shaped our rewards and benefits to help you thrive and support

your lifestyle. If successful in this role you’ll get:

·    A discretionary bonus depending on company performance

·    Private Healthcare

·    SAYE (Sharesave): discretionary scheme from time to time

·    Personal accident cover

·    Group personal pension plan where we’ll pay up to 10%

·    Holiday 25 days plus bank holidays

·    Reimbursement of the cost of your annual membership of one relevant and appropriate professional body

We’re committed to making a tangible impact on the climate challenge we all face. Drax is where your individual purpose can work alongside your career drive. We work as part of a team that shares a passion for doing what’s right for the future. With Drax you can shape your career and a future for generations to come.

Together, we make it happen.

At Drax, we’re committed to fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected, regardless of their role. To make this a reality, we actively work to better represent the communities we operate in, foster inclusion, and establish fair processes. Through these actions, we build the trust needed for all colleagues at Drax to contribute their perspectives and talents, no matter their background. Find out more about our approach here.

Talk to us about flexible working!

How to apply:

Think this role’s for you? Click the ‘apply now’ button to begin your Drax journey.

If you want to find out more about Drax, check out our LinkedIn page to see our latest news.

We understand that you may have some additional questions about the role. If you’d like to have a confidential chat to discuss the role in more detail, please email  

We reserve the right to close roles early when the particular role and / or location has had sufficient applications.

Procurement Officer              
Full time, contract until 31^st December 2026
Location – Flexible Selby/Northampton/London/Ipswich

Salary £30,000-£35,000 depending on experience  

Closing date: 14 November 

Who we are:

We’re not just talking about making a difference, we’re making it happen. We generate dispatchable, renewable power and create stable energy in an uncertain world. Building on our proud heritage, we have ambition to become the global leader in sustainable biomass and carbon removals.

You’ll be joining our teams of practical doers, future thinkers and business champions. We’re enabling a zero carbon, lower cost energy future for all, and working hard to decarbonise the planet for generations to come.

About the role:

As a procurement professional with some strategic experience, you’ll be joining a dynamic and supportive team where your ideas and initiative are valued. You’ll have the opportunity to build strong, collaborative relationships with both internal teams and external stakeholders, helping to shape procurement excellence throughout the business.

This is a fast-paced role, which requires accuracy and working to tight deadlines. Ensuring compliance to policies and procedures will enable you to drive commercial success in your role while supporting in the delivery of the procurement strategy. 

You’ll support the team by –

·    Leading and delivering robust tendering, negotiation, and contract management activities, while fostering strong supplier partnerships.

·    Assess external spend with a strategic lens, balancing risk, value, and cost to support business goals.

·    Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to ensure procure-to-pay processes and policies run smoothly and efficiently.

·    Proactively manage supplier relationships to maximise value for Drax, working in tandem with the Supplier Relationship and Performance team.

If you're drawn to working is a busy commercial environment and eager to dive into an engineering-based procurement role and work across projects involving mechanical, electrical, and civil disciplines, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Who we’re looking for:

You’ll have a good understanding of procurement principles and end-to-end procurement processes, with excellent stakeholder management skills.

We’re looking for a sharp communicator with initiative and confidence. If you're not afraid to challenge the status quo and ask the right questions, you'll thrive here.

This is the perfect opportunity if you’re looking to grow, stretch your skills, make your mark and learn from a high-performing, collaborative team.

Our procurement function is central to everything we do — and we’re proud of the culture we’ve built.

If you have your CIPS/Project Management qualification that's great, however if you have demonstrable experience and strong performance in a similar role we'd love to hear from you!

Rewards and benefits:

As you help us to shape the future, we’ve shaped our rewards and benefits to help you thrive and support

your lifestyle. If successful in this role you’ll get:

·    A discretionary bonus depending on company performance

·    Private Healthcare

·    SAYE (Sharesave): discretionary scheme from time to time

·    Personal accident cover

·    Group personal pension plan where we’ll pay up to 10%

·    Holiday 25 days plus bank holidays

·    Reimbursement of the cost of your annual membership of one relevant and appropriate professional body

We’re committed to making a tangible impact on the climate challenge we all face. Drax is where your individual purpose can work alongside your career drive. We work as part of a team that shares a passion for doing what’s right for the future. With Drax you can shape your career and a future for generations to come.

Together, we make it happen.

At Drax, we’re committed to fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected, regardless of their role. To make this a reality, we actively work to better represent the communities we operate in, foster inclusion, and establish fair processes. Through these actions, we build the trust needed for all colleagues at Drax to contribute their perspectives and talents, no matter their background. Find out more about our approach here.

Talk to us about flexible working!

How to apply:

Think this role’s for you? Click the ‘apply now’ button to begin your Drax journey.

If you want to find out more about Drax, check out our LinkedIn page to see our latest news.

We understand that you may have some additional questions about the role. If you’d like to have a confidential chat to discuss the role in more detail, please email  

We reserve the right to close roles early when the particular role and / or location has had sufficient applications.

As one of our Self-Employed Core Delivery Drivers you'll enjoy freedom, flexibility and better financial rewards, plus all the support and benefits of being part of our wider Yodel team. You don't need any experience, and the more you deliver, the more you earn.

Competitive rates for each parcel you deliver or collect
Typically, our Delivery Drivers can earn anything between £18 - £20p/h (paid per parcel).
We're in the business of delivering promises as well as parcels therefore we're raising our game and giving you more reasons to come and join us. All our rates are competitively enhanced taking business mileage and operational costs into consideration. It's a total gamechanger.

Daily & Weekly Payment Options
Yodel offer flexible payment options to all Self Employed delivery drivers, giving you the supplier the option to access earnings from the very next day via an app provided by our early access partner, Onsi or alternatively, suppliers can join the weekly payment cycle scheme, which kicks in following 4 weeks of completed delivery services.

Both payment options allows you, the supplier, to receive more regular payments for the delivery services you have provided.

We have plenty of parcels for to deliver
There are plenty of parcels to deliver meaning the earning opportunity is in your hands. Our parcels weigh up to a maximum of 15kg and can vary in size. You can realistically deliver and collect between 16-25 parcels an hour depending on the area and your experience, for 6 days a week. The more you deliver, the more you earn with the opportunity to take more parcels and boost your revenue.

We'll give you freedom and flexibility
You can plan your own route or use our handy award-winning app with simple instructions and built in optimisation which will help you prepare and plan your routes more easily, as well as allowing you to liaise directly with customers.

We'll offer regular work in the same area, 6 days a week
We deliver parcels for some of the biggest retailers around. So, there's no shortage of parcels to deliver. Plus, you'll be able to stay local and get to know the roads and customers.

We'll develop and support you
You'll get all the independence of being self-employed, plus the backing of our expert team and access to a Yodel representative, to answer your questions.

Each day is what you make it. You can plan your own route, which will keep things fresh and interesting. And at each delivery or doorstep, use your mobile to scan parcels and make sure they're safely received by the customer, so there's no difficult technology for you to get to grips with. We will arrange a suitable time for you to collect your parcels daily, or for those located within a more rural area, we can drop to you. Simple!

Want a bit more? All our Self Employed Delivery Drivers have access to:

- Partner Discounts - Including Naked Wines, Beer Hawk and Hello Fresh.
- Health and Wellbeing Programmes - Offering support from managing relationships to finance
- Develop and grow your business - There's plenty of parcels to deliver meaning the earning opportunity is in your hands

No, experience, no problem! We give full training and support to help you get on your way.
All you need to show us is the following to get started:
- Access to a insured car or van (up to 3.5 tonne)
- A full UK or EC/EEA Driving Licence
- Proof of Right to Work in the UK
- IOS or Android smart phone
- Proof of own bank account
- And finally, have a great attitude
Yodel recognises that its people are fundamental to its success. We are committed to equal opportunities, we value differences between people, and we aim to build teams that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills.
If you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements for the recruitment process or the role, please contact the recruitment team who will be happy to discuss
We are looking to partner up with more Self Employed Delivery Drivers than ever before so register your interest today!

As one of our Self-Employed Core Delivery Drivers you'll enjoy freedom, flexibility and better financial rewards, plus all the support and benefits of being part of our wider Yodel team. You don't need any experience, and the more you deliver, the more you earn.

Competitive rates for each parcel you deliver or collect
Typically, our Delivery Drivers can earn anything between £18 - £20p/h (paid per parcel).
We're in the business of delivering promises as well as parcels therefore we're raising our game and giving you more reasons to come and join us. All our rates are competitively enhanced taking business mileage and operational costs into consideration. It's a total gamechanger.

Daily & Weekly Payment Options
Yodel offer flexible payment options to all Self Employed delivery drivers, giving you the supplier the option to access earnings from the very next day via an app provided by our early access partner, Onsi or alternatively, suppliers can join the weekly payment cycle scheme, which kicks in following 4 weeks of completed delivery services.

Both payment options allows you, the supplier, to receive more regular payments for the delivery services you have provided.

We have plenty of parcels for to deliver
There are plenty of parcels to deliver meaning the earning opportunity is in your hands. Our parcels weigh up to a maximum of 15kg and can vary in size. You can realistically deliver and collect between 16-25 parcels an hour depending on the area and your experience, for 6 days a week. The more you deliver, the more you earn with the opportunity to take more parcels and boost your revenue.

We'll give you freedom and flexibility
You can plan your own route or use our handy award-winning app with simple instructions and built in optimisation which will help you prepare and plan your routes more easily, as well as allowing you to liaise directly with customers.

We'll offer regular work in the same area, 6 days a week
We deliver parcels for some of the biggest retailers around. So, there's no shortage of parcels to deliver. Plus, you'll be able to stay local and get to know the roads and customers.

We'll develop and support you
You'll get all the independence of being self-employed, plus the backing of our expert team and access to a Yodel representative, to answer your questions.

Each day is what you make it. You can plan your own route, which will keep things fresh and interesting. And at each delivery or doorstep, use your mobile to scan parcels and make sure they're safely received by the customer, so there's no difficult technology for you to get to grips with. We will arrange a suitable time for you to collect your parcels daily, or for those located within a more rural area, we can drop to you. Simple!

Want a bit more? All our Self Employed Delivery Drivers have access to:

- Partner Discounts - Including Naked Wines, Beer Hawk and Hello Fresh.
- Health and Wellbeing Programmes - Offering support from managing relationships to finance
- Develop and grow your business - There's plenty of parcels to deliver meaning the earning opportunity is in your hands

No, experience, no problem! We give full training and support to help you get on your way.
All you need to show us is the following to get started:
- Access to a insured car or van (up to 3.5 tonne)
- A full UK or EC/EEA Driving Licence
- Proof of Right to Work in the UK
- IOS or Android smart phone
- Proof of own bank account
- And finally, have a great attitude
Yodel recognises that its people are fundamental to its success. We are committed to equal opportunities, we value differences between people, and we aim to build teams that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills.
If you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements for the recruitment process or the role, please contact the recruitment team who will be happy to discuss
We are looking to partner up with more Self Employed Delivery Drivers than ever before so register your interest today!

• Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils
• Address: Endeavour House, 8 Russell Road, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2BX
• Salary: £31,537 - £36,363 per annum (pro rata for part time)
• Hours: Full Time, 37 hours per week
• Contract: Permanent

This role is open to full time, part time, and job share applications, all of which will be assessed equally.

Join our team

We are looking for a Planning Policy Data and Spatial Technician to join our Strategic Planning team.

If you share our values and our motivation to make a difference for our residents, clients, and communities, we would love to hear from you.

About the role

Would you like the opportunity to work with data and mapping to help shape the future of places over the next 20 years?

You will be joining our Strategic Planning team who are responsible for developing the Councils’ Local Development Plan policies and monitoring their implementation.

The team also support Neighbourhood Planning groups develop their Neighbourhood Development Plans.

We are looking for a proactive and well organised team player to be able to expertly lead and manage data entry, understanding the data in order to be able to retrieve, manipulate and report on findings to support the Councils’ Joint Local Plan, associated evidence documents and annual monitoring.

The data held will also be presented in innovative ways to a variety of audiences, and high-quality GIS mapping skills will be required.

Information including new development build progress, Local Plan settlement boundaries and site boundaries for proposed land-use allocations will need to be kept up to date, as well as, maintaining constraint layers, and policies maps showing visually how the policies will be implemented.

About you

A GIS qualification or extensive GIS experience is essential. You should be able to demonstrate how you have used creative skills to design and prepare maps for a variety of different purposes to convey complex information clearly.

This is an opportunity to build on your experience in data handling, producing public friendly documents and applying processes to be able to understand situations and develop solutions to issues that arise, using your own initiative with accuracy.

We are looking for:

• Experience of producing high-quality reports for internal and external use, accurately analysing, interpreting and collating evidence.
• Knowledge of Planning, handling planning datasets and plan making public consultation is desirable.
• Excellent IT skills and extensive experience with Microsoft products, you will be used to using a variety of software to input, query and extract data.
• Good communication skills for a variety of audiences.
• Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.
• A team player who thrives within a collaborative team environment.

Now is an exciting time as we look to update and develop the software, we use with innovative packages to present information in different ways.

About us

At Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils we are passionate about building communities that people want to live, work, visit and invest in.

We serve around 200,000 residents across our two districts and are well known for our collaboration and partnership working across public, private and voluntary sectors.

We believe that the heart of Suffolk is an incredibly special place to live and work, with:

• 60 conservation areas
• two National Landscapes
• many picturesque market towns

It is no surprise we are ranked among the top 50 places to live in the UK (United Kingdom).

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Generous leave entitlement (26 days a year, rising to 31 days after 5 years).
• Competitive Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Wellbeing Support and Employee Assistance Programs.
• Private Health Care Options.
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme.
• Paid volunteering days.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements (Business needs permitting).
• Great learning and development opportunities.

For more information, visit our Employee Benefits page .

Our ways of working

We believe work is what we do, not just where we go.

We work in a hybrid way, with a mix of office, home, and remote based working (Business need permitting). Our hybrid working arrangements support flexibility and collaboration, helping our teams to thrive.

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, providing opportunity and ambition for all, supporting and enabling our people to deliver the best possible services for our residents.

For more information

If you wish to discuss the Hybrid working approach for this role, or for an informal discussion, please contact Caileigh Gorzelak by emailing or calling or Robert Hobbs by emailing or calling .

Please read the Job Description and Person Specification (Word) before applying for this job opportunity.

Closing date: 5pm, Monday 24 November 2025.

How to apply

Please ensure your:

• application form is fully completed, including employment and education history
• supporting statement clearly addresses how you meet the criteria in the Person Specification
• CVs and covering letters will not be considered

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.

Delivery Driver (Self Employed)

Many logistics service providers pay an increased rate during peak season. You can check this with the specific provider prior to contracting.

We’re seeking reliable, hard-working, and motivated Delivery Drivers to join one of our logistics service providers. This is a Delivery Driver role where you’ll spend the majority of your day out on the road - so a passion for driving is a plus! Predefined routes and presorted packages are provided. So, once you've conducted your safety checks and loaded up, you can simply head off and drive.

What we are offering:

• Easy and fast application process
• Safe working conditions
• Motivated and diverse team
• 24/7 driver support hotline which helps you when out on the road
• Pre-sorted packages for your van loading
• Pre-defined routes
• Daily interactions with your community
• Up to 5-day work week + weekends can be included

Responsibilities:

• Load vans and deliver packages, by driving, stepping in and out of the vehicle safely
• Adhere to all safety regulations on the road
• Operate an electronic device for GPS route guidance
• Greet and interact with customers with a professional and positive attitude

Requirements:

• Must be self employed
• Independent problem solver with good communication skills in English
• The ability and willingness to be able to use stairs to deliver packages
• Able to lift and deliver packages (up to 23 kg.)
• Full and valid UK or EU Manual Driving License (max 6 points, NO active IN, DR or TT codes)
• Must pass a criminal background check
• Must pass a drug & alcohol test
• Where vans are provided, they are held overnight at the station therefore you must be able to commute to and from the station
• Must be at least 18 years old

Working Style: 3 days a week in office, 2 days from anywhere

Why this job matters

This is a fantastic opportunity to be involved in the development, testing and delivery of applications that support our next generation Broadband CPE, including Broadband Smart Hubs, Complete Wi-Fi and Hybrid Connect (4G) modems.

You will need to work effectively as part of UK based agile squads, responsible for the testing of cutting-edge client applications and embedded devices, working alongside highly skilled software and networking developers and testers, within the Broadband Devices tribe.

The next generation converged products and services we develop are at the heart of our customers’ Broadband experience in their homes and businesses – your skills and values will help shape our products for millions of customers across the UK

What you’ll be doing

Responsible for technical leadership of the Test Automation Infrastructure within the Broadband Devices Tribe ; Including technical leadership in the area in line with the Lab domain Strategy, Internal Stakeholder management, liaising with suppliers and co-ordinating of planned Test Automation Infrastructure Development, improvements and fixes.

• Deliver resolutions to problems that tend to be complex, cross-domain or of high impact to customers.
• Technical Leadership of investigation and analysis in the responsibility area. 
• Working effectively as part of UK based Agile delivery squads.
• Using scrum/JIRA/Wiki for tracking agile workflow deliveries.
• Provide resolutions of issues and management of expectations as appropriate with internal customers.

What you'll bring

• Extensive experience in developing/support of embedded CPE Automation Test Systems and Infrastructure, ideally focussed on the home gateway space
• Practical experience delivering Automated Test systems for embedded devices / home gateways products from product concept, architecture and design to market.
• Experience writing code using Python.
• Good understanding of BT broadband network infrastructure is a nice to have.
• Experience of interacting with senior stakeholders from across the business.
• Knowledge of VMs and Containerisation.
• Knowledge of Linux and Docker.
• Using code revision, issue tracking and continuous integration tools, i.e. git, JIRA, Gitlab.
• Good knowledge of Agile delivery methods and tools, e.g. scrum/JIRA/wiki.
• Good knowledge of Broadband/Home Gateway standards, e.g. xDSL, FTTP, IPv4/IPv6, PPP, Wi-Fi, UPnP, 4G/5G. mobile networks.
• Industry leading class hands on skills and knowledge on Mobile app manual and automated testing with recent experience in Perfecto.
• Prior experience of leading a quality assurance team with evidence of introducing automated test suites.

What's in it for you

• 10% on target bonus
• BT Pension scheme, minimum 5% Employee contribution, BT contribution 10%
• Life Assurance Cover
• Exclusive colleague discounts on our latest and greatest BT broadband packages, BT TV with TNT Sports and NOW Entertainment
• From January 2025, equal family leave: receive 18 weeks at full pay, 8 weeks at half pay and 26 weeks at the statutory rate. It’s for all parents, no matter how your family is made up.
• Enhanced women’s health support: including help with menopause symptoms, cancer screenings, period care and more.
• 25 days annual leave (not including bank holidays), increasing with service
• 24/7 private virtual GP appointments for UK colleagues
• 2 weeks carer’s leave
• World-class training and development opportunities
• Option to join BT Shares Saving schemes

About us

BT Group was the world’s first telco and our heritage in the sector is unrivalled.  As home to several of the UK’s most recognised and cherished brands – BT, EE, Openreach and Plusnet, we have always played a critical role in creating the future, and we have reached an inflection point in the transformation of our business. 
 
Over the next two years, we will complete the UK’s largest and most successful digital infrastructure project – connecting more than 25 million premises to full fibre broadband.  Together with our heavy investment in 5G, we play a central role in revolutionising how people connect with each other. 
 
While we are through the most capital-intensive phase of our fibre investment, meaning we can reward our shareholders for their commitment and patience, we are absolutely focused on how we organise ourselves in the best way to serve our customers in the years to come.  This includes radical simplification of systems, structures, and processes on a huge scale. Together with our application of AI and technology, we are on a path to creating the UK’s best telco, reimagining the customer experience and relationship with one of this country’s biggest infrastructure companies.  
 
Change on the scale we will all experience in the coming years is unprecedented.  BT Group is committed to being the driving force behind improving connectivity for millions and there has never been a more exciting time to join a company and leadership team with the skills, experience, creativity, and passion to take this company into a new era.

A FEW POINTS TO NOTE:

Although these roles are listed as full-time, if you’re a job share partnership, work reduced hours, or any other way of working flexibly, please still get in touch.

We will also offer reasonable adjustments for the selection process if required, so please do not hesitate to inform us.

DON'T MEET EVERY SINGLE REQUIREMENT?

Studies have shown that women and people who are disabled, LGBTQ+, neurodiverse or from ethnic minority backgrounds are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification and criteria. We're committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace where everyone can be their best, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement on the Job Description, please apply anyway - you may just be the right candidate for this or other roles in our wider team.

Why this role matters

This is a technical expert role in Research and Network Strategy where the individual will apply their key expertise within a clearly defined sphere of technical knowledge to complex business issues or opportunities. The role holder actively engages with colleagues to progress new research in important technical topics and supports the realisation of business value from research and innovation outputs.

For this role we are looking for someone with a mechanical engineering background that can design, rapidly prototype and develop simple and effective solutions.

This role will require the successful candidate to work across a programme of work in the smart tooling and robotics space.

Excellent communication skills will be required to work with project partners and develop specifications to manufacture solutions at scale.

This role is based in Ipswich and our hybrid working model means you are expected to be in the office 3 days per week. This role will include regular travel.

You'll have the following responsibilities

You’ll play a pivotal role leading the mechanical design, prototyping, and deployment of advanced tools and robotic systems. Your work will directly impact how we manage cable handling, excavation, and access to confined spaces—making operations safer, smarter, and more efficient.

In addition

• Applies mechanical engineering principles to develop and refine tools and devices used in physical infrastructure operations, including cable handling, excavation, and confined space access.

• Conducts testing and validation of mechanical prototypes in lab and field environments, iterating designs based on performance and feedback.

• Manages a complex Smart Tools and Robotics (STaR) research projects, ensuring alignment with and contribution to the overall maturity of the research strategy.

• Prototyping of new ideas, helping teams develop approaches and methods from previous experience, championing adoption of lessons learned within the team.

• Coordinates partnerships and engagements with downstream BT Group engineering teams to solve problems and identify trends and opportunities.

• Initiates and leads collaborative projects through consortia creation, proposal submission, execution and closure.

• Implements ways to improve working processes within the STaR area of research.

• Delivers and implements Field Engineering change initiatives and transformation activities that contribute to heightened customer experience.

• Champions and shares with team knowledge on emerging trends and changes in STaR technologies.

• Brings to light new field challenges based on field research.

You'll have the following skills and experience

Skills

• Mechanical Engineering Expertise: Demonstrated experience in mechanical engineering, particularly in the design and development of physical systems and tools.

• CAD Design Proficiency: Strong proficiency in SolidWorks (preferred) or equivalent CAD software for mechanical design, simulation, and documentation.

• Rapid Prototyping: Hands-on experience with prototyping techniques including 3D printing, machining, and iterative design processes to accelerate development cycles.

• Metal Work and Fabrication: Practical skills in metalworking, cutting, and forming, with an understanding of material properties and structural integrity.

• Electromechanical Systems: Familiarity with integrating mechanical components with electronics, including sensors, actuators, and embedded systems for smart tool development.

• Technical domain expert: evidence of significant knowledge and skills relevant to Smart Tools and Robotics, including.

• Qualifications: Mechanical engineering degree (Beng/MEng), HNC/HND or strong academic record in a STEM subject and/or significant equivalent domain research experience.

• Expert communicator: Regularly presents to peers and managers about their research and area of technical expertise

• Concept Evaluation: ability to spot relevant innovations, horizon scanning, determine relevance for the business, develop an effective conceptualisation and build trials to test the concept.

Experience

• Problem solving, intellectually curious, comfortable taking ownership and responsibility. (MANDATORY)

• Self-starter, pro-actively working with minimal guidance. (MANDATORY)

• Significant delivery: evidence of significant business impact through delivery of research and development.

• Innovative Thinker: ability to spot and identify new innovations and act to bring them in and capitalise and create value (MANDATORY)

• Commercial Applicability: understanding the business case principals around relevant innovations and the real value to the business through value proposition build (MANDATORY)

• Stakeholder management: evidence of managing project stakeholders across a variety of grade and seniority levels. (PREFERRED)

Benefits

• 10% on target bonus

• BT Pension scheme, minimum 5% Employee contribution, BT contribution 10%

• From January 2025, equal family leave: receive 18 weeks at full pay, 8 weeks at half pay and 26 weeks at the statutory rate. It’s for all parents, no matter how your family is made up.

• Enhanced women’s health support: including help with menopause symptoms, cancer screenings, period care and more.

• 25 days annual leave (not including bank holidays), increasing with service

• 24/7 private virtual GP appointments for UK colleagues

• 2 weeks carer’s leave

• World-class training and development opportunities

• Option to join BT Shares Saving schemes

Our leadership standards

Looking in:
Leading inclusively and Safely
I inspire and build trust through self-awareness, honesty and integrity.
Owning outcomes
I take the right decisions that benefit the broader organisation.

Looking out:
Delivering for the customer
I execute brilliantly on clear priorities that add value to our customers and the wider business.
Commercially savvy
I demonstrate strong commercial focus, bringing an external perspective to decision-making.

Looking to the future:
Growth mindset
I experiment and identify opportunities for growth for both myself and the organisation.
Building for the future
I build diverse future-ready teams where all individuals can be at their best.

About us

BT Group was the world’s first telco and our heritage in the sector is unrivalled.  As home to several of the UK’s most recognised and cherished brands – BT, EE, Openreach and Plusnet, we have always played a critical role in creating the future, and we have reached an inflection point in the transformation of our business. 
 
Over the next two years, we will complete the UK’s largest and most successful digital infrastructure project – connecting more than 25 million premises to full fibre broadband.  Together with our heavy investment in 5G, we play a central role in revolutionising how people connect with each other. 
 
While we are through the most capital-intensive phase of our fibre investment, meaning we can reward our shareholders for their commitment and patience, we are absolutely focused on how we organise ourselves in the best way to serve our customers in the years to come.  This includes radical simplification of systems, structures, and processes on a huge scale. Together with our application of AI and technology, we are on a path to creating the UK’s best telco, reimagining the customer experience and relationship with one of this country’s biggest infrastructure companies.  
 
Change on the scale we will all experience in the coming years is unprecedented.  BT Group is committed to being the driving force behind improving connectivity for millions and there has never been a more exciting time to join a company and leadership team with the skills, experience, creativity, and passion to take this company into a new era.

A FEW POINTS TO NOTE:

Although these roles are listed as full-time, if you’re a job share partnership, work reduced hours, or any other way of working flexibly, please still get in touch.

We will also offer reasonable adjustments for the selection process if required, so please do not hesitate to inform us.

DON'T MEET EVERY SINGLE REQUIREMENT?

Studies have shown that women and people who are disabled, LGBTQ+, neurodiverse or from ethnic minority backgrounds are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification and criteria. We're committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace where everyone can be their best, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement on the Job Description, please apply anyway - you may just be the right candidate for this or other roles in our wider team.