The UK Life Science industry contributes almost £90 billion to the UK economy every year and employs close to 250,000 people in R&amp;D, pharmaceutical manufacturing, medical devices, food processing, biomedical technologies, nutraceuticals, cosmeceuticals, and many other products. ProTech has established close relationships with many key businesses in the Life Sciences industry, from FTSE 100 companies to SMEs and newly-established start-ups, placing talented people in roles which make a vital difference to people’s health and wellbeing.&nbsp;

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<div class="employee-owned-wrapper"><img class="card-img mb-5 mb-md-3 me-0 me-md-5" alt="employee-owned" src="/assets/employee-owned.png"></div> ProTech Recruitment has been an employee owned company since 2022, which means everyone that works here now has a stake in the future of the business. Employee ownership creates an energetic dynamic within our business and in terms of our company culture. Everyone working together to reap the rewards.&nbsp; The founders of ProTech spent 30 years building the business and establishing strong relationships with many clients and so were keen to ensure that their core values and the business itself was passed onto the employees so that ProTech could keep going as an entity as opposed to being taken over by a competitor and broken up.&nbsp; By working for an employee owned company, our employees have a direct say in both the direction the business will take, as well as benefitting financially from the performance of the business.&nbsp; What are the benefits of being employee owned? <ul> <li> It encourages continual improvement </li> <li> It promotes collaboration and innovation </li> <li> Team members are more engaged, more fulfilled and less stressed. </li> <li> It raises our standards in terms of the way we treat our clients, candidates and each other. </li> <li> It allows us to share the rewards of the business doing well with those who contributed &ndash; our team </li> <li> It helps us to achieve a better work life balance </li> <li> It delivers better business performance </li> <li> It means team members are more entrepreneurial and committed to the company and it&rsquo;s success </li> <li> We can pay our team members bonuses that are free of income tax&nbsp; </li> </ul> If you&rsquo;d like to be part of the ProTech journey and reap the rewards of being a part of an employee owned business&nbsp; <a href="https://www.pro-tech.co.uk/about-us/work-for-protech/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">click here to find out more about working for ProTech.</a>

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Since 1988 ProTech has prided itself on discovering the best technology and engineering talent for its clients. A key driving factor behind this success has been our consultative and professional approach towards Engineering and Technology recruitment. We are committed to producing successful outcomes for everyone involved. Not just clients, not just candidates, and most importantly, never just ourselves. With this in mind, we adopt a consultative recruitment approach with the objective of providing quality, consistency and personality. The personal and professional development of our team is a big part of our philosophy. To achieve this, we instil our culture from the outset; a sense of care, understanding and thoroughness are prioritised over the quick sell. This is further complimented by the fact that both our company directors have backgrounds in engineering.

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<div>Refer a worker to ProTech Recruitment and earn £250 in vouchers!</div> <div> </div> <div>How would you like to earn £250 in vouchers, simply for recommending someone that goes on to be placed by ProTech?</div> <div> </div> <div>If you know of someone who would fit well into a role with us, then refer them to us by sending their details to your current contact at ProTech and we will get in touch with them. Once that individual subsequently starts work via ProTech and successfully completes 13 weeks work then we will provide a £250 bonus in the vouchers of your choice.</div> <div> </div> <div>There is no limit to the number of bonuses you can receive, so if you are able to keep recommending people, then you can continue to be rewarded!</div> <div> </div> <div>This offer runs throughout 2023, so should you think of someone at a later date you can still contact us.</div> <div> </div> <div>Help someone you know into a new job and benefit yourself in the process today! Email your contact with their details now.</div>

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<h3>Our process</h3>We know that searching for a new role can be time-consuming and it can often feel like an uphill battle. That’s why, when you register with us, we take the burden from you and undertake the work on your behalf.Firstly, we’ll ask you lots of questions, about yourself, your experience and your ambitions, so we gain a fuller, more rounded picture of what your next career move will look like.We’ll then match what you’ve told us with potential vacancies, offering you a range of options. Because of the close working relationships we’ve established with employers over the years we often need candidates for jobs that aren’t even advertised yet, maximising your opportunities in a fast-moving and dynamic employment environment. If we think a role isn’t right for you we’ll explain why and offer alternative suggestions.And because we take a consultative and personal approach to finding you your next role, we’ll stay in touch with you after you’ve accepted your job offer to make sure you’re in the ideal role. We take great pride in following our candidates’ career progression over many years.You can be sure that we’ll keep all your details strictly confidential, and we’ll only approach potential employers with your permission.We like to think that we’re simply guiding your career, while you remain in control of its ultimate direction. After all, we work for you!

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We think that it’s only by learning about our clients’ core business that we can really understand their recruitment needs. That’s where our own life and industry experience comes into play and gives us a key competitive advantage over other, less-specialised recruiters.We have more than 120,000 qualified and experienced candidates on our database, and we’re adding more all the time. And because we take the time to learn about them, as individuals, you can be sure that if we recommend someone for a role, there’s a great chance they’ll be perfect for it. So you reduce your hiring time, cut recruitment costs and lower your staff turnover.We have over 30 years’ experience of matching the perfect candidate to the perfect job, whether that’s permanent or contract, so you can be sure that the service you receive is based on honesty, experience, quality and previous client satisfaction.

At ProTech our whole focus is on building long-term relationships with our clients.

What is Contingent Recruitment? Contingent recruitment is when an agency takes on a permanent job vacancy from a client and seeks to fill the position by leveraging their connections, database and access to candidates to present the client with a selection of candidates to interview for the role. If a placement is subsequently made, the agency charges the client a fee, or in the case of a temporary worker, a margin for finding the candidate for them. That said, there is no outright commitment from either side to see the hiring process through to the end, unlike with a retained search. The reason for this is that in contingent recruitment the client may be using any number of agencies to fill a role, so there is no particular incentive for any one recruiter to focus on that role. What sort of Vacancies are filled with Contingent Recruitment? Contingent can work reasonably well with vacancies that are mid-level in terms of skill required and where there are likely to be many qualified candidates to shortlist for the position. This could also be due to location, as for example, a vacancy in a large conurbation is likely to have more candidates available than a role in a remote rural area. How does Contingent Recruitment work with ProTech? We agree fees up front with clients. Permanent fees are based upon the candidate's salary and are payable on the candidates start date. Temporary rates quoted are inclusive of National Insurance Contributions, Annual Leave and Workplace Pension payments. Once we have agreed the job details, we get to work looking for the ideal candidate for the client. Contact and relationships are important to us which is why we always prefer to meet with the client in person, so as to gain a better understanding of the role and the environment in which the new recruit is going to be working. We will be in ongoing communication with the client to ensure their needs are being met and to understand their requirements, especially if they develop or change during the process. What are the Advantages of Contingent Recruitment? The main benefit for a client looking to hire using a contingent process is that there is no financial commitment and they will only pay once there is a successful placement. What are the Downsides of Contingent Recruitment? The client can utilise multiple agencies although this is not always necessarily in the clients best interests. Recruiters working on a contingent basis know that they are in competition with other recruiters and if they know that a client has employed several agencies for their recruitment campaign then the recruiter is disincentivised to them to treat the vacancy as a high priority. In these circumstances it is possible for recruiters to commit a lot of effort to search for the perfect candidate but have another agency make a placement in the meantime. The opposition may not have taken the time and effort required to complete a proper screening process and may 'win' simply by being fastest due to them cutting corners in the process. Why should that matter to the hirer? Well it may not, but don't expect much (if any) loyalty back from the recruiter and it will certainly be difficult to build a great working relationship over the long-term. How do ProTech succeed with their clients using Contingent Recruitment? Where ProTech have had most success with contingent recruitment is when we work in partnership with our clients and have built a long-standing relationships where we fully understand the way that the client's business operates and can therefore better match candidates to their requirements. There is a mutual understanding between us and our long-term clients in the sense that we understand what they will need and they understand that we go out of our way to make sure they receive the best candidates available. This comes from working together over time and putting the time into the relationship to understand each other's business. In these circumstances ProTech has a strong advantage over the opposition due to the understanding of the clients business and relationship with the hirer that has built-up over many years.

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What is Contract Recruitment? Put simply, contract recruitment is the provision of a worker on a short or longer-term basis. This can be either for a specific role or project, or for a fixed time period or for open-ended time period. Many of the clients that ProTech Recruitment work with will have a short-term need for a worker where they don't want to take on a permanent employee as there is insufficient long-term need for this but there is nonetheless an immediate requirement for a worker to come and provide work services. This could be for a number of potential reasons, eg due to a project over-running, covering annual leave, covering or a period of long-term sickness, maternity leave, someone leaving the business at short notice and/or a sudden increase in the amount of work coming in that requires a rapid increase in head-count to manage it. In this instance a business could look to recruit a contract worker who would be engaged on the assignment for a defined period of time, enabling the business to continue hitting production deadlines or other targets and ensuring that there is sufficient workforce to achieve all the business's objectives. Before ProTech supplies any contract or temporary workers they will work closely with the client to confirm the brief before then identifying the right candidate(s) to fulfil their requirements. Once the right person has started work the worker will submit their hours worked each week to the hirer for authorisation which will be ProTech's authority to pay the worker and bill the client for the hours worked. Whilst the worker is working at a client site they remain under the full supervision and control of the client, meaning that the client is able to best direct them as appropriate to ensure that their workload is covered. The rate paid by the client includes all statutory payments ie employers National Insurance Contributions, Workplace Pension Contributions, Holiday Pay etc, allowing the client to focus primarily on their day-job. When would you use Contract Recruitment services? There are a wide variety of reasons why a company may wish to do so.&nbsp; For instance, a permanent employee who is either highly skilled or very senior could leave the business and in order to replace them long term it may be appropriate to employ a temporary worker whilst looking for the long term replacement. A temporary worker would allow someone fully qualified to take over the role while a retained or contingent search could be undertaken for a new permanent employee. Alternatively, the business may have secured a large project of work and will need additional resource to ensure they can deliver on time.&nbsp;There can also be shifts in demand throughout the year which can impact upon businesses where employing a contract work force can effectively help them manage these periods effectively. For example, during the 2020 pandemic <a href="https://www.pro-tech.co.uk/insights/latest-news/protech-recruitment-ltd-and-smiths-group-plc-combine-in-fight-against-covid-19/">ProTech supplied Smiths Medical with contract workers</a>. SmithsMedical were a part of the <a href="https://www.ventilatorchallengeuk.com/">#VentilatorChallengeUK</a> and as the pandemic worsened considerably over a short amount of time, they were tasked by the UK Government to ramp up production of their patented ventilators to help save the lives of many UK citizens. Due to this requirement, they required a large number of highly skilled workers at short notice and would be unsure exactly how long they would need to maintain production of the ventilators and therefore keep the workers employed. The partnership with ProTech Recruitment allowed them a flow of highly skilled workers to keep up pace with the manufacturing of the ventilators but with the flexibility to increase or decrease their number of contract or temporary workers depending on the flexing circumstances. What are the advantages of contract recruitment? <ul> <li>Creates a flexible workforce</li> <li>Contractors can be turned 'on' and 'off' quickly to match fluctuating demand or circumstances unlike permanent employees.</li> <li>The client is only required to pay for the duration that they have the contractor which can be highly effective if there is a solid understanding on the length and breadth of work.</li> <li>Allows the client to manage their cash flow effectively over time, in periods of uncertainty or low work they can easily reduce the number of contractors</li> <li>ProTech can offer full project cycle cover to their clients, from research and development all the way to manufacturing and production</li> <li>Contractors can bring highly skilled industry expertise</li> <li>Client will have no increased permanent head count</li> </ul> Why use ProTech for your contract recruitment needs? ProTech have over 30 years of contract recruitment experience and have knowledgeable recruiters with over 100 years combined technical recruitment experience. This amount of time in the market has enabled ProTech to develop a 200,000+ strong candidate pool so we can reach out to candidates immediately to discuss potential openings due to our prior contact with them. Plus, we've worked with some of our clients for over 30 years, demonstrating that not only are we great at what we do, but that we stay on top of changes in the market and in the culture of temporary and contract workers to continue to provide workers effectively for all of our clients. We have two dedicated teams focusing on Engineering and Technical and Life Sciences recruitment with strong and specific industry experience. Taking Away the Admin Burden Workers will simply complete a weekly timesheet, either online or on paper as preferred by the client. The client then confirm that the hours have been worked satisfactorily and from that point onwards ProTech dealing with the entire pay and bill process including making all statutory deductions and payments to HMRC. Our payroll and accounts team is 'in-house', enabling us to provide a personal service to workers and clients, allowing the worker and the client to focus on the work in hand at the client site itself. What do I do if I think I may require a contractor? Simply give us a call or contact us via the 'Speak to our Experts' button at the top of our website site. Our helpful and knowledgeable recruiters can talk you through the entire process and give you an understanding of how everything operates and answer any concerns that you might have. We look forward to hearing from you. PS Don't just take our word for it - <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=protech+recruitment&rlz=1C1WPZA_enGB887GB887&oq=protech+recruitment+&aqs=chrome..69i57j35i39j46i175i199i512j0i512l2j69i61l3.8108j0j9&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8">view our Google Reviews page</a> to see feedback from both candidate and clients.

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How does Retained Search differ from other types of Recruitment such as Contingent? Retained Search (also known as executive search or headhunting) differs from contingent recruitment in that the recruiter focuses specifically on the role they are recruiting for in exchange for exclusivity with the client. With contingent recruitment a client may have utilised the services of several different recruitment agencies to look for the most suitable candidates. While on the face of it, this might lead you to believe that the client will end up with more candidates and therefore a larger recruitment pool, this doesn't always necessarily follow. Recruiters working on a contingent basis know that they are in competition with other recruiters and if they know that a client has employed several agencies for their recruitment campaign then the recruiter is disincentivised to them to treat the vacancy as a high priority. In these circumstances it is possible for recruiters to commit a lot of effort to search for the perfect candidate but have another agency make a placement in the meantime. The opposition may not have taken the time and effort required to complete a proper screening process and may 'win' simply by being fastest due to them cutting corners in the process. Why should that matter to the hirer? Well it may not, but don't expect much (if any) loyalty back from the recruiter and it will certainly be difficult to build a great working relationship over the long-term. Retained search creates an entirely different dynamic; it really is a partnership between the hirer and the recruiter. They work together to find the best candidate to fill their open roles. The hirer gives the recruitment agency exclusivity over the search for the candidate(s) and in return, the recruitment consultancy dedicates specific time and effort into the search for the ideal candidate for the client's vacancy. Quite often retained search is used when a role is hard to fill or requires a specific skill set or when a level of trust and high quality of service has been built up between the company and the recruitment consultancy and they want to build on and enhance that relationship and essentially contract out their recruitment hiring process to a specialist consultancy. Ultimately, retained search can often be about seeking out those candidates that aren't currently actively looking for work and attracting them into a new opportunity that they may not have considered otherwise. This is something that a dedicated retained specialist recruitment consultancy can do well, and provides the very best people available to meet the client's expectations. What do ProTech offer as their Retained Search? ProTech can offer a full executive retained search service. This is a tailored service for hirers to find the most suitable people for the key roles they are recruiting for. The hiring company are provided a Project Manager by ProTech as their own personal 'one-to-one recruiter' to liaise with throughout the selection, interviewing, offer and on-boarding process. Together with a team of dedicated researchers, your ProTech Project Manager will dedicate exclusive specific blocks of time to working the role and working hard to uncover the talent needed to satisfy the clients' needs. The client is given weekly progress updates with an exact overview of how the search for their candidates is progressing. They are provided a progress report showing all the different candidates contacted, with information on how each has been progressed so far. This includes candidates that have been ruled out of the search, those that are pending and those currently of interest. Notes are provided next to all candidates with the reasons why they are excluded/included in the search to provide detailed feedback and information to the client. Over time the Project Manager will also provide market information based upon the feedback received from all potential candidates spoken to. This might include a review of the job description, or a re-focus could be suggested to ensure that the right candidate is found for the role. ProTech may be able to offer the hirer advice or information regarding why the search is not working as expected and suggest changes that could make the role more attractive to candidates. Perhaps the salary isn&rsquo;t quite at the market rate, rival companies are offering better conditions, or the location of the business requires more incentive for a candidate to relocate. It could also be because the job requires a very specific skillset which is not commonly available. The Project Manager will be able to review this data and provide the client with a summary on the search for their candidate and offer tailored advice specific to them. Ultimately at ProTech, we know the market, so we will only accept a retained search where our expertise can ensure the best results. And we are honest. If we can't deliver, we'll have a straight up conversation on the weekly call with the client and inform them of the reasons why. The watchword is transparency all the way through with the client and working together as a team towards the end goal. If the hirer would like us to steer in a different direction, they can tell us that, just as much as we would tell them. Everything is about ensuring the optimum effort for the optimum candidate and ultimately the client receives 100% commitment from ProTech because we know we are getting 100% commitment from them. In any retained search that we undertake, ProTech are relentless in our approach. If a potential candidate could be a perfect match, then repeated attempts will be made to contact them through different channels to then ultimately rule them in or out of the process. Literally no stone will be left unturned in our executive search. Also, ProTech are only paid for the work that we do, so if half way through the process the client decides that they would like to take a different direction or use a different consultancy then payment is only made for the work undertaken to that stage. Why should I use ProTech for an Retained Search? ProTech can deal with all the applications and advertise the job through the clients own name rather than our own, or it can be done completely confidentially. ProTech will then field all of the calls and emails and other message channels, qualify all of the candidates, get together a shortlist before sending the absolute best candidates through to the client to recommend for interview. Essentially, we can look after every facet of the hiring process for the client from start to completion, leaving the client to focus purely on the interview process and deciding which candidate will be a great fit for them. ProTech can be flexible to the clients requirements. It may well be that a highly skilled person leaves your business and needs to be immediately replaced due to importance, but that the long term hire to replace them needs&nbsp;&nbsp;to be absolutely right. In these circumstances it could be that ProTech provide a replacement staff member on a contract basis who can competently perform the role, while undertaking an executive search for their long term replacement. When ProTech are engaged on a retained search we are laser focused and ruthlessly efficient in meeting the expectations of our clients. If you have a &lsquo;hard to fill&rsquo; role and believe that our retained search option may work for your hire, then speak to one of our experts now about how we can help solve your recruitment nightmare.

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What is a Sole Agency arrangement? This is where a recruitment agency can handle all the aspects of recruiting for a specific vacancy or agreed period of time. Companies benefit from being able to hand over the entire resourcing process knowing there is complete control over all aspects. Often you will see on adverts the note that the "recruitment for this opportunity is being handled on an exclusive basis by recruitment agency and any third party applications will be forwarded through to them". What are the Advantages of going Sole Agency for recruitment? An agency that is dedicated to your vacancy will prioritise filling it and spend longer hours working on it because they know they will collect a fee for doing this successfully. In addition to this, you&rsquo;ll have one agency contact who will take the time to understand exactly what you are looking for and to take the time to understand what you require so they can find the ideal candidate for your company. Sole agency also allows your business to not worry over which agency sent which candidate and when in order to settle agency disputes. Strong candidates are so hard to find in the current market so often agencies are working with the same people which can cause your company to receive duplicate CVs with consequent risk of dispute. If you are engaging with a recruitment agency on a sole agency basis, then they will spend time producing more marketing material to help you entice the right candidates.&nbsp; Another benefit is that you'll be able to speak honestly and frankly about the entire short list of CV's that are provided without any conflict or back and forth with multiple agencies. How can going Sole Agency help with competition? When you are exclusive to the recruiter, then they are exclusive to you. On the other hand, when you hire multiple recruiters, you run the risk of them presenting quality candidates to multiple firms at once. Many of them will be your competition and engaging in a bidding war for talent is never ideal. If you want to recruit from direct competitors, an exclusive recruiter has a better chance than multiple contingent ones. It takes time and dedication to reach all the candidates and who will be more willing to do the hard yards? One big recruitment myth is that recruiters will work harder when they know they&rsquo;ve been pitted against each other and are in competition. This just isn't true - why would they commit and work harder when you're effectively telling them they only have a small portion of your commitment? A sole recruiter lends their full commitment and it'll be much easier and beneficial to form a close working relationship with them. This will mean they can gain a deeper understanding of the requirements of the position and what you're looking for in both hard and soft skills. How can going sole agency help with your brand image? Put simply, if top talent are approached by multiple agencies for the same job, they may assume that the company isn't committed and they may even be put off entirely. Exclusivity in recruitment is often the key to unlocking exclusive talent. A firm that excels in head-hunting, networking and analysing their databases will be dedicated to seeking out the very best for you - and your commitment to the partnership will ensure you see a return on investment that's well worth it. How can going sole agency save your company time? Exclusivity lends itself to quality over speed from the recruiters point of view and also saves the client time in the sense that they only have one expert recruiter to deal with. This means that in an exclusive arrangement, your business will save time on multiple meetings and emails with different firms. More time provides an environment more suitable for detailed interviews, thorough skills assessments and deep-dives into experience, attitude and aptitude. All of these facets will lead to ensuring the candidate is the right fit for your company. Why should you engage sole agency with ProTech Recruitment? ProTech Recruitment are incredibly adept at operating under a sole agency arrangement and can walk you through every stage as you liaise with your own recruitment expert with us throughout. With an average of a 6 years tenure for all of our team members, our team has the experience and the know how to take on all roles no matter what your requirements.

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We currently have a range of exciting opportunities at our Hemel Hempstead town centre office - restaurants, shops and canal walks are just a two minute walk away!<ul><li>Trainee Recruitment Consultant</li><li>Experienced Recruitment Consultant</li><li>Experienced Recruitment Principle</li></ul>We can offer you: <ul><li>The back-up and support of experienced colleagues and mentors</li><li>On-the-job training and guaranteed career progression</li><li>The latest tech packages to help you do your job more effectively</li><li>Competitive commission structure (up to 36%)</li><li>Profit Share</li><li>Generous annual leave (up to 30 days after 5 years) plus a day off for your birthday</li><li>Regular social events, with evenings out and short breaks as target rewards</li><li>Early finish on Fridays</li><li>Company car scheme (subject to eligibility criteria)</li><li>Company pension</li><li>Wellbeing Days</li><li>Paid time off to volunteer with our local charity partner</li></ul>What’s more, we are <a href="https://www.pro-tech.co.uk/employee-owned">employee owned</a> which means everyone that works at ProTech has a stake in doing well – togetherSend your CV to <a href="mailto:julie.dean@pro-tech.co.uk">Julie Dean</a> or give us a call on 01442 299000 to discuss your next career move.

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The UK has led the field in driving the industry forward since then – developing products and processes which have changed the world. ProTech’s industry specialisms stem from our direct experience in the industry – and we’re proud to have contributed towards this trillion pound sector over the last 30 years, through our expertise and insight into its exciting and rapidly-changing nature. Our clients and candidates know that they can rely on us for impartial and informed insights to help them achieve their commercial and professional ambitions.We specialise in the following sectors:

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However, we’re never satisfied with what we’ve achieved, and are constantly striving to be better. That’s why we offer our team professional and personal development so they can achieve their ambitions and reach their goals. It’s all part of our ethos of creating a caring and understanding place to work and thrive, and it’s backed by a wide range of the latest technologies as well as the support, knowledge and expertise of our senior team to enable our recruiters to do their job to the best of their ability. And that’s not all. Since April 2022 ProTech is an employee-owned company so as well as the challenge of finding exceptional talent for exciting clients and superb career progression we can also offer our recruiters a guaranteed share of the benefits of their hard work.For more details about how you can join the ProTech team click <a href="/about-us/work-for-protech/">here</a>.

We’ve worked hard to build a team of recruiters with the experience, qualifications, people skills and ambition that means the service they offer to our clients and candidates is as good as it can possibly be.

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Location: WokingIndustry: ElectronicsHourly Rate: £16.30 PAYE or £22 UmbrellaDuration: Minimum 6 months - extensions likelyHours: 37.5 per week, with overtime available Key skills required: PCB Soldering, Surface Mount, IPC-610 or IPC-J-Std, Overview If you are an experienced Solderer looking to work in a high-tech and advanced technology business, this could be the role for you. Assembling state of the art, complex, high value electronics - you will be working to the highest standards, working to a right first time ethos at all times. This is a busy time for our client, so overtime should be available. Solderer Requirements: <ul style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; white-space: normal;"><li>Must have experience of PCB Assembling &amp; Soldering within a high-end production environment</li><li>Ideally you will be certified to a minimum of IPC-610 or J-Std standard, or have good working experience to this standard</li><li>Proven experience of all aspects of box build manufacturing processes</li><li>Have good attention to detail to maintain or exceed high levels of production standards</li><li>Must have experience of working in a high technology environment</li></ul> Solderer Responsibilities: <ul style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; white-space: normal;"><li>Working in a small team of specialised assembly technicians assembling complex, high value, electronic products in small/medium volumes.</li><li>Daily PCB work, consisting of component placement, soldering, rework and testing</li><li>Perform/prepare build, test or inspection activities before and during product manufacturing</li><li>Proven ability to understand and follow technical drawings</li><li>Support inspection of electronics assembly</li><li>Contribute to the process of continuous improvements to achieving zero defects in accordance with ISO9001</li></ul> If you are interested in this position, please get in touch by clicking on Apply now. We will be in touch with you soon.

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Manufacturing EngineerLocation: Bishops StortfordSalary: Up to £55k, depending on experienceSector: Aerospace / Engineering / ManufacturingAre you a skilled Manufacturing Engineer with a passion for innovation and process improvement? An established, industry-leading aerospace engineering firm is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Manufacturing Engineer to join its dynamic team. <hr /><h3>Key Responsibilities:</h3>New Product Introduction &amp; Development (NPI &amp; NPD):<ul><li>Lead technical evaluations of aircraft component repairs and overhauls</li><li>Conduct reverse engineering of component assemblies</li><li>Develop and validate alternative tooling designs</li><li>Deliver NPD projects on time and within budget</li><li>Produce technical documentation, drawings, and analysis</li><li>Support New Product Introduction (NPI) processes and procedure creation</li></ul> Sustaining Engineering:<ul><li>Provide hands-on technical support for equipment failures and non-conformances</li><li>Conduct troubleshooting and root cause analysis</li><li>Design or upgrade tools and equipment in line with test specifications and budgets</li><li>Apply industrial engineering methods to identify efficiency opportunities</li></ul> Continuous Improvement:<ul><li>Support operational excellence and lean initiatives (e.g., Kaizen, GEMBA, 5S)</li><li>Champion process standardisation and cost-saving projects</li></ul><hr /><h3> </h3><h3>Essential Qualifications &amp; Skills:</h3><ul><li>Degree, HNC, or HND in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, or a related engineering discipline</li><li>Strong knowledge of technical drawings and engineering documentation</li><li>Understanding of AS9100 is essential, while CAA/EASA &amp; FAA Part 145 and Part 21G standards experience is desirable.</li><li>Strong organisational skills, with the ability to multitask and manage projects effectively</li></ul><hr /> Why Join Us?<ul><li>Be part of a forward-thinking engineering team in a fast-paced aerospace environment</li><li>Opportunities to lead impactful projects across the full lifecycle</li><li>Contribute to the continuous evolution of complex manufacturing systems</li><li>Competitive compensation and supportive team culture</li></ul><hr /> Apply Today! If you're ready to take the next step in your engineering career and thrive in a progressive aerospace setting, we'd love to hear from you.

Manufacturing Engineer

Location: KentSalary: £30-32k, depending on experience Are you an experienced Machinist / Grinder looking to join a cutting-edge aerospace environment?We're seeking a skilled Grinder to join our talented engineering team. You will play a vital role in the manual grinding of aircraft components, working with precision and care to meet the highest quality and safety standards in the aviation industry.<h3> </h3><h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Set up and operate manual grinding machines.</li><li>Precisely repair aviation components to engineering drawings.</li><li>Grind components to exact tolerances, working within micron/thou precision.</li><li>Maintain complete and accurate shop floor documentation.</li><li>Consistently meet production targets without compromising quality.</li></ul><h3> </h3><h3>What We're Looking For</h3><ul><li>Minimum 3 years' experience in engineering.</li><li>Hands-on experience with cylindrical, surface, internal, or planetary grinding.</li><li>A Level 2 or 3 Engineering Qualification.</li></ul><h3> </h3><h3>Shift Patterns Available</h3><ul><li>Early: 06:00 - 14:15 (Monday to Friday)</li><li>Day: 08:00 - 16:30 (Monday to Friday)</li><li>Late: 14:15 - 00:30 (Monday to Wednesday) 14:15 - 23:30 (Thursday)</li></ul> 33% uplift on your basic salary for late shifts

Grinder

High-Level Contract Software Engineer - C# .NET Location: Bedfordshire (Hybrid) Contract Length: 6-12 months Rate: £400-£475/day, Outside IR35] Start Date: ASAPProTech Recruitment is working with a small but highly successful engineering business based in Bedfordshire. With a strong pipeline of ongoing and upcoming projects, they're looking for a skilled Contract Software Engineer to join the team on-site and hit the ground running.This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a fast-moving environment where your contributions will make a real impact across a range of diverse and technically interesting projects.Key Requirements:<ul style="margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-top: 0px;"><li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt 0px; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Windows desktop application development using C# and .NET Framework</li><li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt 0px; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Development of graphical user interfaces for Windows</li><li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt 0px; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Hardware interfacing experience (e.g. Serial, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth)</li><li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt 0px; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Skilled in application testing and debugging</li></ul>Desirable Skills:<ul style="margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-top: 0px;"><li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt 0px; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Familiarity with SVN version control</li><li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt 0px; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Experience with WinForms</li><li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt 0px; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Ability to write specifications and define test processes</li><li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt 0px; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Exposure to embedded C development (not essential but highly beneficial)</li></ul> You'll be joining a tight-knit, hands-on team with real ownership of projects from start to finish. The variety of work will keep you challenged and engaged, and your technical input will be genuinely valued.Interested? Apply now or contact Samantha Morgan at ProTech Recruitment to find out more.

Software Engineer

Location: Hemel HempsteadSalary: From £32,000paKey skills required: Surface Mount, Pick and Place, Soldering, Machine Operating, IPC SMT Technician Requirements:<ul style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10px; white-space: normal;"><li>SMT Machine operating &amp; running experience is essential - such as Pick &amp; Place machines, screen printers, reflow ovens and AOI machines</li><li>Experience in loading, setting and operating these machines with components and PCB's</li><li>Experience of through-hole machine soldering</li><li>Good component recognition skills</li><li>Experience of basic SMT machine programming would be beneficial but not essential</li><li>Ability to work from circuit and engineering diagrams</li><li>Any Europlacer experience would be beneficial, but is not essential</li></ul> SMT Technician Responsibilities:<ul style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10px; white-space: normal;"><li>Loading, setting and operating SMT Machines</li><li>Checking the kitting of SMT parts and setting up the feeders</li><li>Surface mount component hand placing and soldering</li><li>Surface mount inspection, some rework and repairing broken / faulty components</li><li>Checking &amp; self-certification of own work</li><li>Occasional cable assembling when required</li><li>The willingness to cover other departments and roles when required</li></ul> If you're interested in this role as an SMT Technician, hit the apply button now!

SMT Technician

Electronics Quality ManagerLocation: Hemel HempsteadSalary: From £50,000 per annum (DOE)Type: Full-time, Permanent, flexi-working available. Are you passionate about delivering excellence in electronics product quality? Do you thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where precision, reliability, and continuous improvement are key? We're looking for an Electronics Quality Manager to take ownership of product quality and help shape the future of high-performance electronic systems. <h3>About the Role:</h3>As our Electronics Quality Manager, you'll be the driving force behind ensuring that every product leaving our facility meets the highest standards. You will lead quality assurance across the product lifecycle, from supplier audits to final product testing a culture of quality, compliance, and continuous improvement. <h3>Key Responsibilities:</h3><ul><li>Lead and manage all aspects of product quality assurance for electronic components and assemblies</li><li>Develop and implement quality control processes and procedures in line with industry standards (e.g., ISO 9001, IPC)</li><li>Investigate and resolve product quality issues, working closely with engineering, production, and suppliers</li><li>Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)</li><li>Champion continuous improvement initiatives to drive product reliability and customer satisfaction</li><li>Monitor key quality metrics and report to senior management</li><li>Support internal and external audits, including regulatory and customer audits</li></ul><h3> </h3><h3> </h3><h3>What We're Looking For:</h3><ul><li>Proven experience in a quality management role within the electronics or manufacturing sector</li><li>Strong knowledge of electronic assembly processes and inspection standards (e.g., IPC-A-610, ISO 9001)</li><li>Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail</li><li>Experience with tools such as FMEA, 8D, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies</li><li>Strong communication and leadership skills</li><li>Quality management qualifications desirable (e.g., Lead Auditor, Six Sigma certification)</li></ul><h3> </h3><h3> </h3><h3>What We Can Offer:</h3><ul><li>Competitive salary starting from £50,000 (dependent on experience)</li><li>Opportunity to shape and lead the quality function in a growing company</li><li>A collaborative and innovative work environment</li><li>Professional development and training opportunities</li><li>Flexible working hours and a commitment to work-life balance</li></ul>

Electronics Quality Manager

Salary: £28,000paLocation: Hemel HempsteadKey skills: Electronics Testing, Production Testing, Automatic Test Equipment, PCB's Are you a Test Technician looking for your next role? Due to a large order book and ongoing expansion, this company are looking for an experienced Test Technician to join their team. Test Technician Requirements:<ul><li>Ideally you should have previous experience of using ATE to test components to board-level, along with sub-assembly and finished instrument testing</li><li>Candidates should be able to demonstrate that they are proficient in the use of electronic test and diagnostic rigs, and basic ATE</li><li>You should be able to follow verbal instructions for testing and assembling pre-production assemblies</li><li>Ideally been trained to IPC610 standards although full training will be given </li></ul> Test Engineer Responsibilities: <ul><li>Daily testing of items from the production departments, according to customer specs</li><li>Regular completion of test paperwork for auditing purposes</li><li>Candidates will be required to use various ATE on a daily basis</li><li>Candidates will be required to record faulty boards and complete various paperwork</li><li>Identifying improvements to current procedures and detailing them for future implementation</li><li>Repair and maintain test equipment </li></ul> If you are a Test Technician looking for work, please click on Apply now and we will be in touch with you soon.

Test Technician

Location: Hemel HempsteadSalary: From £35,000paIndustry: Electronics manufacturing This is a great opportunity for an experienced or up and coming PCB Inspector to join a fast-growing electronics sub-contract manufacturing business in Hemel Hempstead. The company offers the full PCB manufacturing package to the Aerospace, Medical, Transport and Security sectors. Ideally the PCB Inspector will be certified to IPC610 standards, however this is not critical. PCB Inspector Requirements:<ul style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; white-space: normal;"><li>Experienced in PCB Inspection to IPC-610 standards</li><li>Experience of Inspection &amp; QC within an Electronics Manufacturing environment</li><li>Rework experience on SMT components</li><li>Ability to read and following technical drawings/instructions</li><li>Good communication skills</li><li>Reliable with a good attendance and punctuality work ethic</li></ul> PCB Inspector Responsibilities:<ul style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; white-space: normal;"><li>Using 3-D AOI and X-Ray inspection equipment</li><li>Final QA Inspection of box-build product and mechanical assemblies using customer drawings.</li><li>Goods Inwards inspection of PCBs, metalwork and plastic parts.</li><li>Inspection and evaluation of returned product to identify required repair/rework.</li><li>Completion of RMA reports for submission to customers.</li></ul> If you are interested in this opportunity and would like to be considered, please click on Apply now!

PCB Inspector

Industry: ElectronicsSalary: Circa £28,000paHours: 39 per week, with some overtime available Key skills required: PCB Soldering, Surface Mount, IPC-610 or IPC-J-Std, Overview If you are an experienced Solderer looking to work in a high-tech and advanced technology business, this could be the role for you. Assembling state of the art, complex, high value electronics - you will be working to the highest standards, working to a right first time ethos at all times. This is a busy time for our client, so overtime should be available. Solderer Requirements: <ul style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; white-space: normal;"><li>Must have experience of PCB Assembling &amp; Soldering within a high-end production environment</li><li>Ideally you will be certified to a minimum of IPC-610 or J-Std standard, or have good working experience to this standard</li><li>Proven experience of all aspects of box build manufacturing processes</li><li>Have good attention to detail to maintain or exceed high levels of production standards</li><li>Must have experience of working in a high technology environment</li></ul> Solderer Responsibilities: <ul style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; white-space: normal;"><li>Working in a small team of specialised assembly technicians assembling complex, high value, electronic products in small/medium volumes.</li><li>Daily PCB work, consisting of component placement, soldering, rework and testing</li><li>Perform/prepare build, test or inspection activities before and during product manufacturing</li><li>Proven ability to understand and follow technical drawings</li><li>Support inspection of electronics assembly</li><li>Contribute to the process of continuous improvements to achieving zero defects in accordance with ISO9001</li></ul> If you are interested in this position, please get in touch by clicking on Apply now. We will be in touch with you soon.

Salary &amp; Benefits: From £32,000 plus extensive benefits Location: Woking Industry: Electronics, Production, Manufacturing We are currently looking for an experienced Electronics Test Engineer to join a world-leading Manufacturing company. The company deliver their products to a variety of different companies, so this is a great opportunity to join a globally successful manufacturing business. This role will suit someone with a background within Test &amp; Repair of small electronic components &amp; assemblies. Ideally you will have a relevant technical qualification in Electronics, although people with proven technical industrial experience will also be considered. Please note - You must have full right to work in the UK without the need for sponsorship to be considered for this role Electronics Test Engineer Requirements: <ul style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; white-space: normal;"><li>Experience in the service and repair of electronics and electro-mechanical products</li><li>Able to test, fault-find and repair down to component level on both SMT and PTH devices</li><li>Experience of using test equipment such as Oscilloscopes, Signal Generators, Multimeters etc is essential as this will account for most of your daily activities</li><li>A background working on small electronic devices such as mobile phones is advantageous</li><li>ONC/HNC in a technical discipline (ideally electronics)</li><li>Excellent communication skills</li></ul> If you meet the above criteria, to be considered for this position, please click on Apply now to get in touch.

Electronics Test Engineer

SMT Team LeaderLocation: BedfordshireSalary: £35-38,000 We are seeking a highly motivated SMT Team Leader to oversee SMT lines and machine technicians,This team plays a crucial role in assembling and delivering complex, high-value electronic products used in various industries including Aerospace, Defence, Medical Devices and Manufacturing ***Neither ProTech or our client can offer sponsorship for this role, so do not apply if you do not live in the UK or have the correct right to work in the UK without sponsorship*** Skills and Experience:<ul style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; white-space: normal;"><li>Previous experience within an Electronics Manufacturing environment, ideally within SMT</li><li>Experience of setting, running and operating a range of SMT machines</li><li>Understanding of electronics manufacturing processes, industry standards and regulations.</li><li>Experience in a high-technology environment.</li><li>Working from Process Sheets and written/ verbal instructions from other members of staff. </li></ul> Team Leadership:<ul style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; white-space: normal;"><li>Manage a team of SMT operators, programmers and engineers, with contractors added on a temporary basis as and when needed</li><li>Act as a technical lead on specific projects.</li><li>Allocate resources and forecast resource and capability requirements for projects.</li><li>Provide input into planning, resource forecasting, and priority setting.</li><li>Attend weekly meetings to outling performances, KPI's etc </li></ul> Technical Expertise:<ul style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; white-space: normal;"><li>Lead and deliver activities and plans across the SMT lines, ensuring products are delivered effectively, efficiently, on-time, and to specification.</li><li>Supervise and support the operators in the teams</li><li>Follow and communicate test procedures, processes, and technical documentation. </li></ul>If this role is of interest to you, please apply now and we will be in touch ASAP.

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