Vibe Recruit Limited

Business Systems Developer Location: Ammanford - On-site / Hybrid Salary: Circa £50,000 Hours: 38 hours per week Contract: Permanent Vibe Recruit are working on behalf of a well-established manufacturing business in South Wales to recruit a Business Systems Developer. This is a unique opportunity for someone who combines strong technical development skills with the ability to understand and improve real operational processes. Our client already has a solid ERP platform and reporting capability in place, but many critical business activities still sit outside formal systems, relying on spreadsheets, emails, and manual processes that have evolved over time. They are looking for someone who can bridge that gap. This is not a consultancy role or a short-term project position. The successful candidate will become a key long-term member of the business, responsible for identifying inefficiencies, improving workflows, and building practical technical solutions that make a measurable difference across the organisation. The role combines business process improvement with hands-on development. You will spend time understanding how teams operate across the business and then designing and building the systems, integrations, and automation tools needed to improve them. Please note: this is not an IT support or infrastructure role, and it is not a purely analytical position. You will be expected to build solutions as well as identify opportunities for improvement. Key Responsibilities Process Improvement Work closely with teams across logistics, finance, planning, sales, purchasing, and production Analyse and map existing workflows to identify inefficiencies, duplication, and unnecessary manual tasks Recommend and implement process improvements across the business Track and report on operational improvements and efficiencies delivered Development & Systems Integration Develop APIs and integrations between business systems to automate manual processes Build internal applications and tools to support operational teams Own solutions end-to-end from design and development through to deployment and maintenance Work with AI and automation tools to streamline workflows and improve efficiency Produce clean, maintainable, and well-documented code Ownership & Governance Review and take ownership of existing internally developed tools and applications Improve documentation, structure, and development standards Help establish a sustainable and scalable approach to internal development About You Essential Experience Strong analytical and problem-solving capability Experience developing APIs, integrations, and internal business applications Solid SQL/database experience Comfortable working across both technical and operational environments Strong communication skills with the ability to engage non-technical stakeholders Self-motivated and capable of managing priorities independently Practical and commercially minded in your approach Desirable Experience Manufacturing or industrial sector experience Exposure to ERP systems from either a user or integration perspective Experience working with AI APIs or workflow automation tools Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies Personal Attributes Curious and observant with a natural interest in how businesses operate Pragmatic and solutions-focused Comfortable challenging inefficient ways of working Adaptable and resilient in a changing environment Credible communicator who can build trust across departments What's on Offer? A genuine opportunity to shape and improve how a business operates Visible impact across multiple departments Ownership of projects from concept through to delivery Access to modern development and AI tools Long-term career stability within an established business Supportive leadership team with strong technical understanding Flexibility as the role evolves and systems mature To be considered for this role, please upload your CV. If you are shortlisted, our Consultant, Naomi, will contact you to discuss the opportunity further. Vibe Recruit is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. JBRP1_UKTJ

Senior Systems Engineer The Company & The Role A specialist manufacturer of advanced and bespoke systems now has an outstanding opportunity for a talented and driven, Senior Systems Engineer. The customer base ranges from large semiconductor manufacturers to leading edge research groups, with a range of equipment installations in Europe, Americas and Asia. The company is an Oxford University spin-out and still retains its unique skills in technology and applications. The Senior Systems Engineer will lead the definition and delivery of the custom advanced platforms/systems. This role is central to the commercial success of the division and requires a commercially focused and pragmatic approach to the design, integration, validation, and delivery of high-precision systems used across research and industrial applications. The successful candidate will work closely with the sales team and act as the technical bridge between multidisciplinary teams (mechanical, optical, electrical, software), ensuring that complex systems meet performance, reliability, and customer requirements. Responsibilities Commercial - Provide rapid feedback to sales team with system costings, technical details and technical proposals, enabling the sales team to rapidly respond to enquiries and tenders. Systems Engineering & Integration - Own the end-to-end systems engineering lifecycle for systems, from concept through to deployment. Requirements & Verification - Capture, analyse, and manage customer and stakeholder requirements, translating them into clear technical specifications. Troubleshoot complex system-level issues and drive root-cause analysis. Project & Product Development - Support new product development and continuous improvement of existing systems. Cross-Functional Collaboration Documentation & Compliance The Person An attitude and aptitude to support the commercial success of the business area. Degree in Engineering or Physics - Systems, Mechanical, Electrical, Optical Engineering Hands-on experience of micromachining Knowledge of optics, motion systems, software or laser interactions Understanding of: System architecture and integration Control systems and automation Ability to diagnose and resolve complex system-level technical issues. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work across teams and with customers. Right to work in the UK Desirable Experience of systems engineering Knowledge of project management and V&V processes Interested, please contact Graeme at Vibe Recruit on or apply immediately! Vibe Recruit is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. JBRP1_UKTJ