Macildowie Recruitment and Retention

Junior Product Manager (Hardware) Location: Sheffield Term: Permanent, Full-time Flexibility: Hybrid (2-3 days in the office) Salary: £38k - £45k Macildowie are working with a client based in Sheffield to recruit a Junior Product Manager (Hardware) for an established technology business with a huge market share, that designs and delivers innovative hardware solutions used in mission-critical environments across the UK. This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to develop their Product Management career within a collaborative technical environment. Working alongside experienced Product, Engineering, Marketing, Customer Success and Technical teams, you'll play an important role in ensuring hardware products are reliable, fit for purpose and continually evolving to meet customer needs. Unlike many Product roles, this position focuses on physical hardware rather than purely software, making it ideal for someone with an interest in technology, engineering and how products perform in real-world environments. The Role Reporting into the Hardware Product Manager, you'll support the development and lifecycle of a diverse hardware portfolio. You'll help research new technologies, evaluate hardware solutions, coordinate product improvements and work with cross-functional teams to ensure products are successfully developed, tested and delivered. This is a varied role where no two days are the same. One day you could be researching new hardware technologies, the next collaborating with Engineering on product improvements or supporting the launch of new products across the business. Key Responsibilities Support the Hardware Product Manager with the delivery of the product roadmap. Research emerging hardware technologies and market trends. Evaluate new products, suppliers and technical solutions. Work closely with Engineering to validate and improve hardware performance. Gather feedback from customers and internal stakeholders to identify opportunities for continuous improvement. Produce product documentation, specifications and release information. Coordinate activity across Engineering, Test, Development, Technical Support, Delivery, Marketing and Customer Success teams. Support product launches and ongoing product lifecycle management. Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. What We Need From You This role would suit someone who already has experience within Product Management or Product Ownership in a hardware-focused environment, or someone with a technical background looking to develop their Product career. We're particularly interested in individuals who enjoy understanding how products work, asking questions and collaborating with engineering teams to solve problems. You'll ideally have: Experience within Product Management, Product Ownership or Product Engineering. Exposure to hardware products rather than purely software. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Strong organisational and project coordination abilities. A naturally curious and analytical mindset. The confidence to work with technical specialists across multiple departments. A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel occasionally. Further note: An interest in musical or entertainment audio-visual hardware would be an additional bonus! Experience within a specific industry isn't essential. We're far more interested in transferable hardware experience and someone who is genuinely passionate about technology. Why Apply? You'll be joining a collaborative Product team where you'll work alongside experienced professionals and gain exposure to the complete product lifecycle. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your Product Management career within an innovative technology business that values ideas, continuous improvement and collaboration. If you're looking for your next challenge within Hardware Product Management, we'd love to hear from you.

Data Analyst Daventry Circa £45,-Month Fixed-Term Contract Office-based (4 days per week) We're partnering with an exciting and growing automotive manufacturer in Daventry to recruit a Data Analyst . This is an excellent opportunity to join the business during a period of growth, with genuine potential for the role to become permanent. This is a highly analytical position, sitting between Engineering and Supply Chain. You'll translate engineering data into supply chain requirements, maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) and master data, analyse stock and parts, investigate discrepancies, and provide the insight needed to keep production moving efficiently. Key responsibilities: Maintain BOMs, master data and MRP accuracy. Analyse and compare engineering parts, stock and supply chain data. Translate manufacturing BOMs into supply chain requirements. Investigate data discrepancies and support engineering change implementation. Produce insights and reporting to improve business performance. Drive continuous improvement in data quality, processes and systems. We're looking for someone who: Has around 1+ years' experience working in a similar role Is confident using Microsoft Excel to analyse data. Has strong analytical skills and exceptional attention to detail. Enjoys solving problems and investigating data. Is driven, proactive and keen to embrace new technology and smarter ways of working. Can communicate effectively across Engineering, Production and Supply Chain teams. Experience with BOMs, MRP/ERP systems or engineering master data would be an advantage, but we're also keen to hear from ambitious graduates with relevant placements or early career experience. What's on offer? Circa £45,000 salary. 18-month fixed-term contract with genuine potential to become permanent. Office-based role ( 4 days per week ). The opportunity to join an innovative automotive business where you'll make a real impact from day one. If you're looking for a role where you can combine data analysis, problem-solving and continuous improvement within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Business Development Manager Remote - covering North West Region Up to £55,000 + commission Monday to Friday Macildowie are working with this client based in the North West to recruit a BDM for a growing, design-led manufacturer within the construction sector. You will take ownership of identifying, developing and converting major project opportunities across the North West, with a focus on commercial, public sector, retail, distribution, hospitality, leisure, external spaces, residential developments and refurbishment projects. Working closely with Area Sales Representatives, internal sales, wholesale partners and wider project teams, you will focus on larger-scale opportunities while ensuring customers are supported with product knowledge, lighting design requirements and a consultative sales approach. Key Responsibilities Manage and maintain strong relationships with existing customers, contractors and specifiers. Identify, track and convert large-scale project opportunities across the North West. Regularly visit new and existing customers with future project potential. Follow up project leads through CRM, Barbour ABI, internal sales, wholesale channels and industry contacts. Work collaboratively with Area Sales Representatives on larger project opportunities. Manage and report on your project pipeline. Achieve and exceed monthly project sales and gross profit targets. Provide technical and commercial support to customers throughout the project process. Recommend LED lighting solutions across domestic, hospitality, leisure, commercial, external spaces and student accommodation projects. Take ownership of customer issues or complaints within your area. Keep CRM records and day-to-day sales administration accurate and up to date. About You Previous experience in a sales, product or commercial role is essential. Experience within the lighting industry is strongly preferred. Lighting design experience is essential, including knowledge of Relux and/or Dialux. A proven track record of developing and winning large-scale project sales. Strong understanding of contractors, wholesalers, specifiers and project-led sales channels. Technical confidence across commercial and industrial lighting applications. Excellent communication, presentation and relationship-building skills. Strong commercial awareness and the ability to manage a project pipeline effectively. A proactive, driven and self-motivated approach to developing new business. Interested? Click apply today!