Lead Product Manager

Outside IR35 | £550-600 per day | Hybrid (2 days onsite) | Hampshire or London | 6-Month Contract

We're looking for an experienced Lead Product Manager to shape and deliver the product strategy for customer sales journeys across digital and telephony channels within a large, regulated organisation.

Working with senior stakeholders across Product, Technology and Commercial teams, you'll own the product roadmap, lead Product Managers and drive initiatives that improve customer experience and commercial performance.

What you'll be doing

• Define and own the product vision, strategy and roadmap.
• Lead and mentor Product Managers within a cross-functional Agile environment.
• Improve digital and telephony customer journeys using data and customer insight.
• Prioritise product investment to deliver measurable business outcomes.
• Work closely with Engineering, Architecture and Delivery teams to successfully deliver product initiatives.
• Champion SAFe Agile ways of working and effective PI Planning.
• Use AI tools to improve product discovery, prioritisation and delivery.
• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders across the business.

What we're looking for

• Proven experience as a Lead Product Manager, Head of Product or Senior Product Leader.
• Experience delivering digital and/or telephony customer journeys.
• Strong commercial focus with experience owning product strategy and roadmaps.
• Experience working in regulated environments.
• Strong knowledge of Agile and SAFe.
• Excellent stakeholder management and leadership skills.
• Experience using AI tools to enhance product delivery is highly desirable.

If you're looking for a contract where you can influence product strategy, lead teams and deliver meaningful customer outcomes, please get in touch! 

Lead Quality Supervisor - Romsey (Onsite) - Up to £50,000

We're looking for an experienced Lead Quality Supervisor to play a key role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality composite components used within the aerospace and defence sectors.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an innovative engineering business where you'll take ownership of day-to-day quality assurance activities, working closely with manufacturing, engineering and production teams to ensure products meet the highest industry standards. You'll combine hands-on inspection with quality leadership, helping drive continuous improvement across the business.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead day-to-day quality assurance and inspection activities across manufacturing.
• Ensure compliance with ISO9001 and AS9100 Quality Management Systems.
• Carry out incoming, in-process and final inspection of composite components and assemblies.
• Interpret engineering drawings, specifications and GD&T requirements.
• Produce inspection reports, quality documentation and measurement records.
• Support internal, customer and certification audits.
• Manage non-conformance reports (NCRs), root cause investigations and CAPA activities.
• Work closely with engineering and production teams to improve quality, reduce defects and enhance manufacturing processes.
• Support First Article Inspection (FAI) activities and product validation.
• Ensure inspection equipment is calibrated and maintained.
• Collaborate with international manufacturing teams to ensure consistent quality standards across multiple sites.

What We're Looking For

You'll ideally have experience in a Quality Supervisor, Senior Inspector or Quality Engineer position within aerospace, advanced composites or another highly regulated manufacturing environment.

You'll also bring:

• Strong knowledge of AS9100 and ISO9001 Quality Management Systems.
• Practical hands-on inspection and metrology experience.
• Confidence using precision measuring equipment such as micrometers, verniers, height gauges and digital measurement systems.
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Knowledge of non-conformance management, root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work across production, engineering and quality teams.

Experience with composite manufacturing, aircraft interiors, defence products, 3D scanning or advanced metrology equipment would be highly advantageous.

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to join a growing, technically advanced manufacturer supplying mission-critical products into the aerospace and defence industries. You'll have the chance to make a genuine impact on quality performance while working with cutting-edge composite technologies in a collaborative engineering environment.

If you're passionate about quality, thrive in a hands-on manufacturing environment and want to help deliver products that meet the highest industry standards, we'd love to hear from you.

Lead Quality Supervisor - Romsey (Onsite) - Up to £50,000

(SC Cleared) Android Technical Consultant - Ripponden (Onsite) - Up to £90,000

We're looking for an experienced Technical Consultant (Android) to join a highly skilled engineering team delivering secure software solutions for defence and national security environments.

This is an opportunity to work on long-term, mission-critical programmes where you'll design, build and deploy Android-based capabilities that make a genuine impact. You'll work directly with customers, influence technical direction and solve complex engineering challenges in environments where security, reliability and innovation are paramount.

If you enjoy working on technically demanding projects, collaborating with talented engineers and taking ownership of solutions from concept through to deployment, we'd love to hear from you.

What you'll be doing

• Designing, developing and deploying secure Android applications using Java.
• Working closely with customers to understand requirements and translate them into robust technical solutions.
• Supporting the full software development lifecycle, from design through testing, deployment and ongoing support.
• Producing technical documentation and presenting solutions during design reviews.
• Reviewing high and low-level designs produced by partners and subcontractors.
• Representing the business in technical stakeholder meetings and customer engagements.
• Building secure systems that protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of sensitive information.
• Solving complex technical problems in highly secure environments where innovation is encouraged.

What we're looking for

We're interested in engineers who have:

• Strong commercial experience developing Android applications using Java.
• Good knowledge of Java, alongside experience with Python and Bash.
• Experience delivering software through the full development lifecycle.
• A solid understanding of secure software engineering principles and authentication technologies.
• Experience designing technical solutions from documented requirements.
• Strong communication skills with the confidence to engage directly with customers and stakeholders.
• A proactive mindset with a passion for solving difficult technical challenges.

Desirable experience

Any of the following would be a real advantage:

• Android Open Source Project (AOSP) development.
• iOS development using Swift.
• Linux development.
• Kubernetes or experience deploying to air-gapped environments.
• Development of non-HTTP network protocols or low-level networking.
• Privacy-focused or innovative computer science research.
• Experience building distributed or large-scale data processing systems.

Please note

Due to the nature of the work, successful applicants must be eligible to obtain Developed Vetting (DV) security clearance and hold British nationality. The role is primarily based in West Yorkshire, with occasional travel and overnight stays at customer locations across the UK.

If you're passionate about Android development and want to work on projects that genuinely matter, we'd love to hear from you.

(SC Cleared) Android Technical Consultant - Ripponden (Onsite) - Up to £90,000

(SC Cleared) Software Tester - Ripponden (Onsite) - Up to £50,000

Are you the type of person who enjoys uncovering issues before anyone else finds them? Do you take pride in delivering high-quality software and enjoy working closely with engineers to improve products from the ground up?

We're looking for a Software Tester to join a growing engineering team developing technology that supports some of the UK's most critical national security and defence programmes. This is an opportunity to work on technically challenging projects where quality, reliability and attention to detail are paramount.

What you'll be doing

You'll play a key role in ensuring software is thoroughly tested before release, working alongside developers and technical stakeholders throughout the development lifecycle.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Designing and executing comprehensive test plans and test cases
• Performing functional, regression, integration, sanity and end-to-end testing across web, mobile and API platforms
• Identifying, documenting and tracking software defects with clear reproduction steps
• Working collaboratively with software engineers to resolve issues quickly and improve product quality
• Contributing to the ongoing improvement of testing processes, tools and QA best practice
• Providing meaningful feedback on requirements and technical documentation before development begins

What we're looking for

We're keen to speak with Software Testers who have:

• Experience testing software applications across multiple platforms
• A solid understanding of software testing methodologies, including functional, regression, black-box and white-box testing
• Experience using bug tracking and test management tools
• Excellent analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to work closely with technical teams
• A proactive, inquisitive mindset and a passion for delivering high-quality software

Security Clearance

Due to the nature of the work, applicants must be willing and eligible to undergo Developed Vetting (DV) Security Clearance. Applicants must hold British nationality, and any additional nationalities must be declared as part of the application process.

(SC Cleared) Software Tester - Ripponden (Onsite) - Up to £50,000

(SC Cleared) Infrastructure Deployment Engineer - Ripponden (Onsite) - Up to £75,000

Are you an Infrastructure Deployment Engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges in secure, mission-critical environments?

We're looking for an experienced engineer to join a highly skilled technical team delivering secure infrastructure and software capabilities for projects that directly support the UK's national security. You'll work alongside architects and technical consultants to design, deploy and support solutions across long-term programmes where quality, security and innovation are paramount.

This is an opportunity to work on genuinely meaningful projects, deploying modern infrastructure into highly secure, air-gapped environments where your work will have real-world impact.

What you'll be doing

• Designing, building and deploying infrastructure into secure Linux and Windows environments.
• Deploying and configuring applications using Kubernetes, OpenShift or Quadlet.
• Developing deployment automation using Python and Bash.
• Troubleshooting complex infrastructure and software deployment issues.
• Designing secure solutions that protect confidentiality, integrity and availability.
• Working closely with clients to understand requirements and deliver robust technical solutions.
• Producing technical documentation and presenting designs during technical reviews.
• Reviewing infrastructure designs and ensuring solutions meet security and compliance requirements.

What we're looking for

You'll ideally have experience with:

• Kubernetes, OpenShift or similar container orchestration platforms.
• Python and Bash scripting.
• Linux administration (Windows experience also beneficial).
• Deploying into secure or air-gapped environments.
• Networking fundamentals including firewalls and secure communications.
• Infrastructure troubleshooting and iterative development.
• Designing secure infrastructure solutions from documented requirements.
• Communicating technical concepts to both engineers and stakeholders.

Desirable experience includes:

• Ansible or Terraform.
• Network device configuration.
• Vulnerability management tools such as Nessus.
• Secure hosting platforms and privacy-focused infrastructure.

Security Requirements

Due to the nature of the work, you must be eligible to undergo Developed Vetting (DV) clearance and hold British nationality. Applicants with multiple nationalities are welcome but these must be declared during the application process.

If you're looking for technically challenging work where you'll solve complex problems, work with modern infrastructure technologies and contribute to projects of national importance, we'd love to hear from you.

(SC Cleared) Infrastructure Deployment Engineer - Ripponden (Onsite) - Up to £75,000

Naval Architect 

Bristol | Hybrid 

Competitive salary, bonus and excellent benefits 

Talent Locker is exclusively supporting an innovative UK engineering organisation as they continue to expand their maritime capability. Due to the nature of the programmes involved, we're conducting a confidential search for an experienced Naval Architect to join a multidisciplinary engineering team delivering advanced maritime platforms for defence and national security customers.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work at the forefront of maritime innovation, contributing to the design and development of next-generation vessels, including autonomous and uncrewed platforms, on programmes that have genuine operational impact.

The Opportunity 

Working across concept and detailed design you'll support the full engineering lifecycle of complex maritime platforms. You'll collaborate closely with systems, structural, mechanical and electrical engineers, while also contributing to cutting-edge R&D initiatives focused on future maritime capability. 

Responsibilities include:

• Shaping practical design solutions for advanced maritime platforms from early ideas through to delivery.
• Carrying out the calculations, analysis and technical documentation needed to support engineering decisions.
• Assessing vessel behaviour and performance, including structural integrity, stability, buoyancy, seakeeping and weight considerations.
• Contributing to feasibility work, design development and refinement of detailed engineering solutions.
• Working side by side with wider engineering disciplines to ensure designs are joined up and buildable.
• Helping ensure outputs align with relevant maritime, defence and classification requirements.
• Taking part in design reviews, technical discussions and meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
• Supporting verification and validation activity, including sea trials where appropriate.
• Acting as a trusted technical point of contact for project teams and stakeholders.

Experience you will need 

We're keen to speak with Naval Architects who enjoy solving complex engineering challenges and want to work on genuinely innovative programmes.

You'll ideally have:

• A degree in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Ship Science or a related discipline.
• A background in vessel, ship or maritime design gained in defence, commercial marine, offshore or shipbuilding environments.
• Strong experience with structural aspects of vessel design.
• An understanding of marine systems and how they integrate into wider platform design.
• Exposure to autonomous, uncrewed or highly innovative vessel projects would be a real advantage.
• A solid grasp of vessel behaviour, including hydrodynamics, stability, seakeeping and structural performance.
• Familiarity with tools such as Maxsurf, Orca3D or comparable naval architecture software.
• An appreciation of model-based engineering and systems engineering approaches.
• Confidence producing clear technical outputs, reports and supporting documentation.
• The ability to communicate effectively with engineers, project teams and other technical stakeholders.

Please Note - Due to the nature of the projects, applicants must be eligible to undergo UK security vetting.

If you're a Naval Architect looking to work on some of the UK's most advanced maritime engineering programmes, we'd love to hear from you.

For a confidential discussion, apply today or contact Emma on emma@talentlocker.co.uk 

AI/ML Engineer

Up to £82,000 + Bonus + Outstanding Benefits + London/Hybrid

If you're an AI Engineer who wants to build production AI solutions rather than endless proof of concepts, this is an opportunity to help shape how enterprise AI is adopted across a global organisation.

You'll be responsible for designing, deploying and optimising machine learning models, LLM-powered applications and agentic AI workflows within Microsoft Azure. Working alongside platform engineers, data scientists and data engineers, you'll help move AI from experimentation into secure, scalable products that deliver real business value.

This is an engineering role with genuine ownership. You'll be involved throughout the AI lifecycle, from designing and deploying solutions through to monitoring, optimisation and governance. You'll also work with modern AI technologies and help influence how they're adopted across the wider business.

You'll be working with technologies including Azure Databricks, Azure Machine Learning, Azure AI Foundry, LangChain, LangGraph and Python, building enterprise AI applications using RAG, vector databases, prompt orchestration and tool-calling patterns.

You'll need experience with:

• Deploying LLMs and machine learning models into Azure enterprise environments.
• Azure Databricks, Azure Machine Learning and ideally Azure AI Foundry.
• Building production AI applications using LangChain, LangGraph and Python.
• MLOps / LLMOps including deployment, monitoring, governance and lifecycle management.
• RAG, vector databases, prompt engineering and tool-calling patterns.
• Building end-to-end AI/ML pipelines from data preparation through to production.
• Working with technical and business stakeholders to deliver AI solutions.
  
  

Desirable experience includes MLflow, MCP, Docker, Kubernetes, GitLab CI/CD and Azure Data Factory.

What's on offer

• Up to £82,000 salary
• Annual performance bonus
• 28 days' holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to buy more
• Private medical insurance
• Excellent pension, life assurance and a flexible benefits package

If you're already working in AI and want to spend more time building modern, production-ready LLM and agentic AI solutions using one of the strongest Azure AI stacks available, this role offers the chance to make a genuine impact while continuing to develop with a fast-moving technology landscape.

Office Management and Operations Coordinator

Halifax | Permanent | £35,000 - £45,000 + Benefits

Are you an organised, proactive Office Manager, Operations Coordinator or Business Support professional who enjoys variety and being the person that keeps everything running smoothly?

If you're a great all-rounder with experience across office management, HR administration, operations and business support, this is an excellent opportunity to join a growing organisation where you'll play a key role in the day-to-day running of the business.

Working closely with the Operations Manager, you'll support a broad range of business activities including office management, supplier coordination, HR administration, compliance, finance support and bid administration. You'll help ensure the business runs efficiently while supporting internal teams and maintaining high operational standards.

No two days are the same. You'll coordinate office operations, manage suppliers and facilities, organise meetings and events, maintain company records and assets, support onboarding and HR administration, assist with invoices and budgets, prepare tender submissions, and continually look for ways to improve processes and keep the business running smoothly.

Key experience:

• Experience in an Operations, Office Management, Business Support or Senior Administration role.
• Experience supporting office management, HR administration and day-to-day business operations.
• Strong organisational and time management skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Experience managing multiple priorities in a busy environment.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships across the business.
• Good Microsoft Office skills, particularly Word and Excel.
• Experience maintaining accurate business records and documentation.
• A proactive approach with good problem-solving skills.

Desirable:

• Experience using CRM or operational management systems.
• Familiarity with Google Workspace.
• Procurement, facilities or inventory management experience.
• HR administration or employment law knowledge.
• Health & Safety administration.
• Experience supporting tender or bid processes.
• Experience producing reports and analysing operational information.

Due to the nature of the work, applicants must be UK Nationals, willing to undergo Security Clearance (SC) and able to work 5 days per week onsite near Halifax.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive organisation where you'll have genuine variety, broad responsibility and the chance to make a real impact on the day-to-day success of the business.

Software Engineer (C++ / Linux / AI-Assisted Development)

Permanent | Fareham (Hybrid – 3 days a week)

Security Clearance : It is an essential requirement for candidates to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC Level) prior to appointment or be ELIGIBLE for clearance.

Develop Software That Matters

We're partnering with a leading engineering organisation to recruit Software Engineers to join a team developing next-generation, safety-critical software used in complex operational environments.

This is an opportunity to work on highly resilient, distributed systems where quality, reliability and innovation are at the heart of everything you do. You'll tackle technically challenging problems while helping drive the adoption of AI-assisted software engineering across the development lifecycle.

Whether you're an experienced Software Engineer or a Senior Engineer looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Be Doing

• Designing and developing high-performance software from system requirements
• Building and maintaining distributed, real-time software applications
• Developing software primarily in C/C++ (ADA also considered)
• Supporting the full software lifecycle, including design, integration, testing and validation
• Investigating and resolving software defects
• Working within Linux-based development environments
• Using AI-powered tools such as GitHub Copilot and Microsoft 365 Copilot to enhance development, testing and documentation

Skills & Experience

You'll have experience with some or most of the following:

• C and/or C++
• Linux
• Git
• Python (desirable)
• JIRA
• IBM DOORS or similar requirements management tools
• Distributed, real-time or safety-critical systems

You'll also have a strong understanding of the software development lifecycle and be degree qualified in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Telecommunications or a similar technical discipline.

Engineers from aerospace, defence, automotive, rail, telecommunications or other highly regulated industries are encouraged to apply.

Why Apply?

• Work on technically complex, large-scale engineering programmes
• Be part of an organisation embracing AI-assisted software development
• Hybrid working (3 days on site)
• Excellent long-term career development
• Collaborative, highly technical engineering environment
• Opportunities available at both Intermediate and Senior level

Apply today for a confidential discussion.