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Holt Executive are currently partnered with an independent service provider for satellite and radio communications, offering its worldwide customers secure and high-quality voice and data services. They are also a leading provider of systems integration, engineering and IT solutions, across the maritime, enterprise, defence and government sectors.

They currently require a Inventory Team Leader who will be responsible for the timely execution of global transports.

Responsibilities for the Inventory Team Leader:

• Responsibility for the correct preparation of shipping and customs documents
• Responsibility for the correct execution of the customs declaration / customs clearance
• Responsibility for warehouse management (picking, warehousing, shipping packaging)
• Active participation in warehouse management
• Active participation in the implementation and improvement of processes within logistics

Experience required for the Inventory Team Leader:

• A completed vocational training in the field of wholesale and foreign trade or freight forwarding and logistics services
• Several years of experience in the areas of customs clearance, dangerous goods (dangerous goods advisor), warehousing and the organization of transports
• Experience in dealing with merchandise management systems, preferably in Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2015
• Leadership qualities, ability to work in a team, flexibility, reliability and strong communication skills
• Very good knowledge of German and good English, both written and spoken

Do you have a background in defence, engineering, or technical fields and enjoy building relationships with customers?
 
Holt Executive are searching for talented individuals who are eager to explore a rewarding career in sales!
 
Our partner is seeking a Sales Manager – Defence to identify lucrative opportunities, develop winning proposals, and seal the deal for critical land assets.
 
In this Sales Manager – Defence role you will:

• Identify lucrative opportunities, develop winning proposals, and seal the deal for critical land assets.
• Build strong relationships with key players – land prime contractors, systems integrators, and end users across the UK, Europe, and internationally.
• Secure new business prospects, assess their potential, and contribute to a robust Land sector pipeline.
• Provide strategic insights that shape company investments and future direction.
• Uphold the highest ethical standards and foster trust with partners and clients.

 
Key Skills & Experience Required for the Sales Manager – Defence: 

• A background in the defence sector, or an engineering or technical background with a strong customer focus.
• Knowledge of the UK, European and international defence markets.
• A strong collaborator with a collaborative mindset.
• A methodical thinker, who recognizes business opportunities and their potential impact on the overall business.
• Ability to work well under pressure and on several simultaneous opportunities and campaigns.
• Strong customer relationship-building skills and understanding and appreciation of their challenges.
• Ability to always maintain and operate with high ethical standards.

Company Benefits:

• 37.5 hour working week and lunchtime finishes on a Friday.
• 28 days annual leave & Christmas closure.
• Hybrid/flexible working arrangements.
• Group pension plan – matched contributions up to 5%.
• Employee Help@Hand Service gives you and your family access to 4 key services including remote GP service, second opinion, mental health pathway service, and physiotherapy consultations.
• Life Assurance Policy, including Bereavement Counselling and Probate Helpline.
• Wellbeing initiatives, including access to the Aviva Wellbeing App and the addition of mental health support for all employees plus regular activities across sites to support and promote well-being.
• Employee discounts scheme (including access to an additional wellbeing hub).
• Excellent Learning & Development opportunities.

 
If your skills and experience match this Sales Manager – Defence opportunity, we encourage you to apply by sending your CV to info@holtexecutive.com 
 
 

Holt Executive are partnered with a global leader in Space Sustainability, a dynamic and rapidly growing technology innovator who is making hugely positive contributions to the growing problem of orbital space debris.

They require a Mission Operations Preparation Team Lead to be responsible for crafting achievable mission operations plans that consider both how the mission can be run smoothly and the limitations it faces. To achieve this, you’ll work closely with engineers across space and ground systems.

The successful Mission Operations Preparation Team Lead will be required to have a deep understanding of mission operations and the ability to collaborate effectively with the Mission Operations Team.

This opportunity offers a comprehensive benefits package, featuring visa sponsorship and relocation package.

 Key Responsibilities for the Mission Operations Preparation Team Lead:

• Lead the provision of operational aspects, constraints, requirements and experience in mission development.
• Communicate the operational needs to space and ground segment design.
• Define and plan operational system testing (e.g. SVTs) for execution in collaboration with the Mission Operations Team.
• Contribute to the development of mission operations concepts, and mission review cycles (PDR, CDR, GSQR, ORR etc), reliably predicting and addressing operational concerns during the mission development process.
• Define operability requirements and user stories, to support the design of the Space segment.
• In collaboration with space segment engineers, lead the preparation of spacecraft user manuals and other operations documentation.
• Provide operations expertise at system, subsystem and unit levels, supporting ongoing mission development, bid proposals and other activities as required.
• Investigate spacecraft anomalies and participate in the anomaly resolution process.
• Propose and develop operational solutions to enable a team of engineers to control multiple in-flight spacecraft.
• Support Mission execution team and team training in preparation for launch.

Team Lead Responsibilities for the Mission Operations Preparation Team Lead:

• Line management of team members and team coordination, task prioritisation.
• Support team development, training and recruitment processes.
• Overall responsibility for the team’s technical output.
• Identify and resolve key technical and schedule risks in your team’s plans.

Key Skills & Experience for the Mission Operations Preparation Team Lead:

• University degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
• 10+ years of demonstrable space mission industry experience, including real-time operations as part of a flight control team operating a Low Earth Orbit (LEO) mission through the complete life cycle.
• Space and ground segment engineering experience is also beneficial.
• Comprehensive knowledge of satellite subsystems, in particular AOCS/GNC or OBDH/CDH.
• Familiarity of the operation of Mission Control systems (preferably SCOS-2000 based), mission planning processes, flight procedure development and automation, monitoring and control, onboard software management, configuration management of operational products and simulator facilities.
• Knowledge of ‘Functional Avionics’ and the conceptualisation of how to use OBSW and ground systems to fulfil a mission following operational constraints.
• Experience supporting critical mission phases as Spacecraft Team Lead or similar, providing coordinated, timely and accurate input to the mission operations team.

If your skills and experience match this Mission Operations Preparation Team Lead opportunity, we encourage you to apply by sending your CV to info@holtexecutive.com 
 

Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where you keep production running smoothly?

If so, then this Production Controller role is perfect for you!

Holt Executive are partnered with a leading electro-optics design and manufacturing business, who are seeking a Production Controller to join their team in West Sussex.

The Production Controller will be responsible for the entire production process ensuring everything runs efficiently and on time. You’ll translate sales orders into clear production requirements, working closely with the supply chain team to source materials and meet customer deadlines.

Key Responsibilities for the Production Controller:

• Analyse sales order details to generate clear production requirements and comprehensive planning schedules.
• Determine purchasing and production needs to meet deadlines and budget constraints for each project.
• Plan overall production requirements for multiple projects while ensuring efficiency.
• Organising kitting for shop-built assemblies ensuring kits are in a suitable state for manufacture.
• Collaborate with the supply chain team to secure necessary components for production.
• Track purchase progress and ensure timely acquisition of materials.
• Organising delivery documentation ensuring all customer order requirements are met.
• Liaise with production and engineering teams to address manufacturing procedures and troubleshoot issues.
• Assist with the planning of the internal Machine Shop.
• Prepare cost-to-date and cost-to-complete reports for accurate project budgeting.
• Assist with the generation of new procedure, methods, and flow diagrams for the MRP system.
• Ensure that all documentation adheres to BS EN9001 quality standards.

Key Skills and Experience for the Production Controller:

Essential

• Ability to read manufacturing drawings is required.
• Experienced in the use of ERP/MRP systems.

 Desirable 

• Ideally HNC qualified or equivalent in Engineering, Manufacturing or Production.
• Previous experience of production control in a highly regulated environment with electro-mechanical equipment is highly desirable.
• A background in an engineered to order/build to order production environment is desirable.

 Company Benefits:

• 37.5 hour working week and lunchtime finishes on a Friday.
• 28 days annual leave.
• Christmas closure.
• Employee Help@Hand Service gives you and your family access to 4 key services including remote GP service, second opinion, mental health pathway service, and physiotherapy consultations.
• Life Assurance Policy, including Bereavement Counselling and Probate Helpline.
• Company Share Incentive Plan and Save as You Earn Scheme.
• Wellbeing initiatives, including access to the Aviva Wellbeing App and the addition of mental health support for all employees plus regular activities across all sites to support and promote well-being.
• Employee discounts scheme (including access to an additional wellbeing hub).
• Excellent Learning & Development opportunities.

If your skills and experience match this Production Controller opportunity, we encourage you to apply by sending your CV to info@holtexecutive.com 

Holt Executive are currently partnered with a leading technology and engineering services company who supply the space and satellite industry, and are involved in a variety of projects ranging from design and development of space systems to management of launch services and in-orbit satellite control.

They currently require a Software Developer to design and develop software solutions in support of Earth Observation projects. The office is in Bedfordshire, but the company offer home-based working with a requirement to attend the office once per month.

Responsibilities for the Software Developer:

• Design and Development of software solutions for Earth Observations applications, with a focus on:
  • Web applications for data visualisation and exploitation
  • Earth Observation and / or Climate Data Management Systems
  • Preparation of technical documents and participation in technical meetings

 
Experience required by the Software Developer:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Software Engineering or related discipline with software modules.
• Experience with GitHub Actions, ArgoCD, Kubernetes
• FrontEnd Development (Python, Javascript)
• Configuration management (Git source code control)
• Agile software development methodology
• FrontEnd Development (React/VueJS)
• Web design (UX)
• Infrastructure as Code (e.g. Terraform)
• Resource Oriented Architecture Development (REST)
• Scripting (e.g. Shell, Perl, Python)

 Benefits

• Competitive Package
• Private healthcare
• Excellent pension
• Generous holiday allowance
• Open hybrid working environment (one day every month on-site)

If your skills and experience match this Software Developer opportunity, we encourage you to apply by sending your CV to info@holtexecutive.com