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New Product Project Manager
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New Product Project Manager
Precision Engineering & Manufacturing
Salary £40,000 - £70,000 DOE
Full-Time | Permanent
Are you an experienced Project Manager with a background in manufacturing or precision engineering? Do you enjoy leading complex New Product Introduction (NPI) projects from concept through to production?
Our client, a well-established and highly respected precision engineering manufacturer, is looking to recruit a New Product Project Manager to join their growing engineering team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in delivering technically challenging projects within a quality-driven manufacturing environment.
The Role
Reporting to the senior leadership team, you will take ownership of new product introduction and development projects from initial customer enquiry or contract award through to successful production handover.
Working closely with engineering, production, quality, purchasing and commercial teams, you'll ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards while acting as the key point of contact for customers and internal stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead New Product Introduction (NPI) and product development projects from launch through to production.
- Manage projects using a structured gated development process, ensuring milestones and approvals are achieved.
- Develop and maintain detailed project plans using Microsoft Project.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams across engineering, production, quality, purchasing and operations.
- Build strong relationships with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders.
- Monitor project risks, actions, costs, quality, timescales and change control.
- Support manufacturability reviews covering machining, casting, inspection and production readiness.
- Ensure customer specifications, engineering drawings and quality requirements are fully understood and implemented.
- Support APQP, PPAP, FAIR, FMEA, control plans and process validation activities where required.
- Chair project review meetings and provide clear progress updates.
- Manage the successful handover of projects into production.
- Drive continuous improvement across NPI and project delivery processes.
About You
We're looking for an organised and commercially aware Project Manager who has experience delivering engineering or manufacturing projects within a regulated industry.
You'll ideally have:
- Proven experience managing NPI, product development or engineering projects within manufacturing.
- Experience in sectors such as precision engineering, machining, casting, aerospace, defence, automotive or other highly regulated industries.
- Strong knowledge of structured NPI or gated project management processes.
- Experience working within AS9100 or similar quality management systems.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Project.
- The ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management and organisational skills.
- Experience managing multiple projects, priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
- A practical approach to problem solving and continuous improvement.
Desirable Experience
- PRINCE2 or equivalent Project Management qualification.
- Knowledge of investment casting, CNC machining, inspection or special manufacturing processes.
- Experience with APQP, PPAP, FAIR, PFMEA and production readiness activities.
- Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and manufacturing planning.
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary.
- Permanent, full-time position.
- Opportunity to work on technically complex engineering projects.
- Supportive and collaborative working environment.
- Genuine opportunity to influence new product development and business growth.
- Career progression within a successful and expanding manufacturing business.
If you're looking for your next challenge in project management and want to join an innovative engineering organisation where you can make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.
Closing date is 23 rd August 2026
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Location: Bridgwater, Somerset
Start date: Monday 3rd August
Duration: 3–4 weeks
Rate: £21.50 per hour
Hours: 50 hours paid per week
We are looking for an experienced Forward Tipping Dumper Driver for a project starting on Monday 3 August.
Working hours
- Monday to Thursday: 12-hour shifts
- Friday: Early finish at 10:00am
- 50 hours paid each week
- Valid CPCS or NPORS Forward Tipping Dumper ticket
- Valid right to work
- Full PPE
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Job Title: Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
Location: Taunton (TA2)
Start Date: September
Salary: £15 - £18 per hour
Are you an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding role within a supportive SEND school?
Do you have the confidence to lead learning, cover lessons and support students with additional needs?
Are you passionate about helping young people reach their full potential in an inclusive environment?
TeacherActive is proud to be working with a fantastic SEND school in the Taunton area that is seeking to appoint a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA). Built around the core values of Work Hard, Be Kind, and Take Responsibility, the school provides an ambitious and supportive environment where every student is treated as an individual, encouraged to develop independence, and empowered to become a responsible member of society.
The school is looking to appoint a full-time, temporary Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) from September. The successful Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) will support teaching and learning across the school, working closely with teachers to provide classroom support, deliver interventions, cover lessons when required, and work with students on a 1:1 and small group basis to meet a range of additional learning needs.
The successful Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) will have:
• HLTA qualification or relevant experience in a similar role
• Experience supporting children and young people within a SEND setting
• Confidence leading learning and covering lessons where required
• Excellent communication and behaviour management skills
• A positive, proactive and adaptable approach
• A genuine passion for supporting students with additional needs
In return for the above you can expect to receive:
• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy on-boarding process
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend. Terms and Conditions apply
Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.
If you are interested in this position, then click APPLY NOW and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.
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CONTACT NUMBER: (phone number removed)
About TeacherActive
TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.
Equal Opportunities Statement
TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.
Safeguarding and DBS Compliance
Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.
Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.
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Job Description
Working within the Quality team, you will be responsible for inspecting precision-engineered components, ensuring they meet customer specifications and quality standards before release to production or the customer.
The Role
Key responsibilities include:
- Carrying out first-off, in-process and final inspection of precision-engineered components.
- Programming and operating CMM equipment as part of the inspection process.
- Interpreting engineering drawings, GD&T and customer specifications.
- Producing and reviewing inspection reports and First Article Inspection Reports (AS9102).
- Supporting root cause investigations and corrective actions relating to non-conforming products.
- Working closely with Production, Engineering and Quality teams to maintain quality standards.
- Ensuring compliance with AS9100, ISO 9001 and customer requirements.
- Maintaining calibration records and measurement traceability.
- Supporting internal and external audits and continuous improvement activities.
You'll ideally have:
- Previous experience as a Quality Inspector within precision engineering, machining or aerospace.
- Experience programming and operating CMM equipment.
- A good understanding of engineering drawings and GD&T.
- Experience completing First Article Inspection Reports (AS9102).
- Competence using inspection equipment including micrometers, verniers, gauges and shadowgraphs.
- Strong attention to detail with a methodical approach to inspection.
- Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Engineering or Quality qualification or apprenticeship.
- Experience within a machining or manufacturing environment.
- Knowledge of SPC, MSA and continuous improvement techniques.
- Experience of NADCAP, ISIR, FAI or PPAP.
- £33,000 - £36,000 per annum, depending on experience.
- Pension scheme.
- Healthcare scheme.
- Mental health and wellbeing support.
- Ongoing training and development.
- Modern working environment.
- Opportunity to join a growing precision engineering business with long-term career prospects.
Apply today!
Pivotal Recruit, a brand of Pivotal Partnerships Ltd, is acting as an Employment Agency and advertising for this vacancy on behalf of their client.
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Bathroom & Kitchen Showroom Sales
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Are you passionate about creating beautiful kitchen and bathrooms and delivering exceptional customer service?
This is an exciting opportunity for a customer-focused sales professional who enjoys building relationships, designing inspiring bathroom spaces and guiding customers through their project from initial enquiry to final purchase.
Salary : £35,000 - £40,000 + Bonus
The Role
As a Showroom Consultant, you'll be the first point of contact for customers, providing expert advice and helping them turn their ideas into reality. You'll manage the entire sales journey, ensuring every customer receives a professional, friendly and seamless experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Welcome customers into the showroom and provide expert advice on kitchen & bathroom products and design solutions.
- Manage customer enquiries from initial contact through to order completion.
- Visit customers on-site or in their homes when required to discuss project requirements.
- Design and coordinate kitchen & bathroom projects tailored to individual needs and budgets.
- Prepare accurate quotations and proactively follow up to secure sales.
- Maximise sales opportunities through upselling and recommending complementary products.
- Build strong relationships with customers to encourage repeat business and referrals.
- Work closely with colleagues to ensure projects are delivered efficiently and to a high standard.
- Maintain an organised, attractive showroom and keep product knowledge up to date.
We're looking for someone who has:
- Previous experience within the kitchen or bathroom industry (essential).
- A proven background in showroom or retail sales.
- Excellent customer service and relationship-building skills.
- Strong communication and negotiation abilities.
- Good IT skills and confidence using computer systems.
- A full UK driving licence.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects.
- The ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
- A good understanding of health and safety practices.
Working Hours
Monday to Friday: 7:30am – 5:00pm and every other Saturday: 8:00am – 12:00pm
What We Offer
- Company pension scheme
- Generous holiday entitlement
- Staff discount
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Retail and lifestyle discounts
- Ongoing training and career development opportunities
- Branded uniform
If you're enthusiastic about Kitchen or bathroom design, enjoy working with customers, and are looking to develop your career with a supportive and successful business, we'd love to hear from you.
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Assistant Quantity Surveyor
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Location: Taunton
Projects: Across the South West (Exeter to Bristol)
Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 + Car Allowance + Pension + Private Healthcare + 26 Days Holiday
Launch your career on major civil engineering projects. We're working with a well-established and growing civil engineering contractor delivering complex infrastructure schemes across the South West. With projects typically valued between £5m and £20m , the business has earned an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality bridges, highways, infrastructure and heavy civils projects.
They're now looking to recruit a Graduate Quantity Surveyor who is ready to put their studies into practice and begin building a successful commercial career. From day one, you'll receive structured training, mentoring from experienced Quantity Surveyors and exposure to exciting live projects that will accelerate your development.
This is an opportunity to join a business that believes in investing in its people and promoting from within.
The Role
As a Graduate Quantity Surveyor , you'll work alongside an experienced commercial team, gaining practical experience across every stage of the project lifecycle while developing the skills needed to become a successful Quantity Surveyor.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Supporting the commercial management of projects valued between £5m and £20m
- Assisting with cost reporting, forecasting and budget management
- Preparing valuations, variations and payment applications
- Supporting subcontractor procurement and account management
- Working closely with site and project teams to monitor commercial performance
- Producing commercial reports and financial information
- Developing strong relationships with clients, suppliers and subcontractors while learning industry best practice
- A degree in Quantity Surveying or a related construction discipline
- A genuine interest in civil engineering and commercial management
- Strong communication and organisational skills
- A positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Good attention to detail
- Full UK driving licence (or working towards obtaining one)
- £28,000 - £32,000 starting salary
- Car allowance
- Company pension
- Private healthcare
- 26 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Structured graduate training and ongoing mentoring
- Clear career progression opportunities as a Graduate Quantity Surveyor
- The opportunity to work on high-profile bridges, roads, infrastructure and heavy civils projects across the South West
- A supportive team committed to helping you develop into a successful Graduate Quantity Surveyor
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Event staff
Cornwall Staff Agency is recruiting reliable and experienced Waiting/Bar Staff to work a private event this Saturday 11th July
Based in Bath.
What can we offer:
- Weekly pay
- Holiday pay accrued
- £14.25 per hour
- Mileage paid at .45p per mile for a driver
The Role
- Assisting the Chef with any serving duties
- Set table, serve food/drinks
- General clean down
- Must have previous experience
Hours & Shifts
- Saturday 11th July
- 12pm- 4pm
We’re looking for reliable, experienced, friendly people who are happy to support our clients and provide great service.
We look forward to hearing from you.
CWTEMP
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Job Title: Cover Supervisor
Location: Taunton
Start Date: September
Salary: £100 - £130 per day
Are you a confident Cover Supervisor who can engage and motivate students across a range of subjects?
Do you have strong classroom management skills and the ability to adapt quickly to different school environments?
Are you looking for a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable classroom experience, whether you're considering a career in teaching or you're an overseas-trained teacher looking to build UK school experience?
TeacherActive is proud to be working with a number of welcoming and supportive secondary schools across Bristol who are looking to recruit dedicated Cover Supervisors . These schools are committed to providing high-quality education and creating positive learning environments where both staff and students can thrive. This is an excellent opportunity for graduates considering a career in teaching, as well as overseas-trained teachers whose qualifications may not currently meet UK QTS requirements but who are keen to gain valuable classroom experience while working towards their teaching goals.
The schools are looking to appoint reliable Cover Supervisors on a full-time basis from September. The successful Cover Supervisor will deliver pre-planned lessons across a variety of subjects, maintain excellent classroom behaviour, support students in their learning and build positive relationships with staff and pupils. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to develop classroom confidence, gain experience across different subject areas and build a strong foundation for a future career in education.
The successful Cover Supervisor will have:
• Previous experience working with secondary-aged students in a school or educational setting
• Strong classroom management and behaviour management skills
• The confidence to deliver pre-prepared lessons across a range of subjects
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• A flexible, proactive and adaptable approach
• A genuine passion for supporting young people to achieve their full potential
In return for the above you can expect to receive:
• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply
• The opportunity to gain valuable classroom experience that can support a future career in teaching
Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.
If you are interested in this position, then click APPLY NOW and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.
EMAIL: (url removed)
CONTACT NUMBER: (phone number removed)
About TeacherActive
TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.
Equal Opportunities Statement
TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.
Safeguarding and DBS Compliance
Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.
Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.
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Job Description
This opportunity is ideal for experienced Vehicle Technicians seeking to join a professional team within a well-established family-run business.
Benefits of a of Vehicle Technician :
- Highly competitive salary ranging from 35,000 to 40,000 depending on experience
- Preferential service rates
- Sociable working hours, Monday to Friday, with optional Saturdays
- Comprehensive training programmes and development opportunities
- Supportive and friendly team environment
- Conduct diagnostic tests and accurately identify vehicle faults
- Perform routine maintenance and repair work including servicing, brakes, suspension, and engine repairs
- Complete work to high standards while adhering to deadlines
- Utilise diagnostic equipment and computer systems for vehicle analysis
- Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations
- Deliver excellent customer service and foster strong customer relationships
- Proven experience as a Vehicle Technician in a similar setting
- Ability to diagnose and repair a broad range of vehicle faults
- Strong knowledge of vehicle systems, components, and operational procedures
- Attention to detail with effective problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Capable of working effectively within a team environment
Please submit your CV for consideration.
For further details about the Vehicle Technician role or to explore other opportunities within your area, contact Tom Wharton at Perfect Placement today.
Contact Tom Wharton, Automotive Recruitment Specialist at Perfect Placement covering Wellington, Somerset today to discover more about this fantastic opportunity.
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Privileged Access Management (PAM) SME - DV Cleared
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Contract: Initial 6-Month Contract
Rate: 90-95 per hour (Inside IR35)
Location: Yeovil, UK
Working Pattern: Minimum 3-4 days per week on site, with a preference for full-time on-site presence. Extended working hours can be accommodated to reduce the number of days required on site.
Security Clearance: Current UK Developed Vetting (DV) Clearance is mandatory
Overview
We are seeking an experienced DV Cleared Privileged Access Management (PAM) Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support the design, implementation, integration, and ongoing enhancement of secure privileged access solutions within highly secure and regulated environments.
This role requires a hands-on technical specialist with deep expertise in PAM technologies, secure platform engineering, and cyber security controls. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering secure access management capabilities across complex enterprise and mission-critical environments.
Key Responsibilities
Act as the technical authority for Privileged Access Management solutions and associated platform technologies.
Lead the design, implementation, and integration of PAM solutions across on-premise, hybrid, and cloud environments.
Capture, analyse, and translate complex business and technical requirements into secure PAM architectures and solutions.
Develop high-level and low-level technical designs aligned with security-by-design principles.
Own technical delivery activities, including planning, estimation, implementation, testing, and reporting.
Design and implement privileged access models across complex enterprise environments.
Integrate PAM platforms with enterprise services, applications, and infrastructure components.
Develop automation capabilities for account onboarding, offboarding, credential rotation, and access workflows.
Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and knowledge transfer to engineering teams.
Support security accreditation activities and ensure compliance with relevant cyber security standards and controls.
Engage with stakeholders to present technical solutions, provide recommendations, and justify design decisions.
Essential Skills & Experience
Current UK Developed Vetting (DV) Clearance - mandatory.
Extensive experience delivering enterprise-scale Privileged Access Management solutions.
Strong hands-on experience with PAM platforms, including CyberArk or equivalent solutions.
Expertise in secure credential storage, password rotation, session management, and privileged access control models.
Experience integrating PAM solutions into enterprise platforms and services.
Strong knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems .
Experience with virtualisation technologies including VMware and Hyper-V .
Solid understanding of networking concepts, including:
TCP/IP
DNS
DHCP
Firewalls
Strong automation and scripting capabilities using:
PowerShell
Bash
Python
Ansible
Terraform
Knowledge of cyber security controls, governance, and accreditation requirements.
Experience working across the full systems engineering lifecycle.
Proven experience delivering solutions within highly controlled and secure environments, including air-gapped, government, or defence environments.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
Desirable Skills
Experience with cloud platforms including AWS and Azure .
Infrastructure as Code (IaC) implementation experience.
Experience integrating with enterprise services such as Active Directory, PKI, monitoring platforms, and SIEM solutions.
Experience with DevSecOps tooling and CI/CD pipelines.
API-driven automation of privileged account lifecycle management.
Integration of PAM platforms with SIEM/SOC tooling for monitoring and audit.
Experience with containerisation technologies including Docker and Kubernetes .
Knowledge of enterprise Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions.
Security Clearance
This position requires active UK Developed Vetting (DV) clearance prior to commencement. Candidates without current DV clearance cannot be considered for this assignment.
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