Jobs in Ulverston

Employment Specialist Working across Kendal & Barrow £32,061(25 Days Holiday Bank Holidays, Local Government Pension Scheme) Full-time, Permanent The Role: We are recruiting for an IPS Employment Specialist to support individuals facing barriers into sustainable employment across Kendal and Barrow click apply for full job details

Job Title: Lead Quality Assurance Engineer Location: Barrow-In-Furness or Sheffield - Hybrid, (Occasional travel to the alternative site as and when required) additional travel at least once or twice a month within the UK or overseas, including India and USA to suppliers and other BAE sites We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. Salary: £54,490 (minimum) Who we are: Join BAE Systems and you'll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you'll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You'll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us. From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there's no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you. Job Description: You'll play a key role in driving quality excellence across advanced weapon systems programmes, supporting the development, manufacture and delivery of highly detailed defence products. Working across the full quality lifecycle, you'll oversee quality planning, audits, risk assessment and continuous improvement activities, ensuring compliance with industry standards and business frameworks such as ISO quality systems. Collaborating closely with supplier and project teams across multiple sites, you'll help strengthen processes, improve performance and support successful programme delivery. This role offers exposure to strategic quality activities, leadership opportunities and the potential to grow into a Quality Manager position within an expanding and high-impact environment and training qualifications. Core duties: - Guiding multi-faceted quality activities across the full lifecycle, ensuring compliance with quality systems, policies and standards - Conducting supplier audits, supporting supplier performance, risk mitigation and adherence to industry requirements - Overseeing non-conformance investigations and quality reviews, implementing preventative actions to improve operational performance - Supporting continuous improvement strategies, promoting a Forward-thinking quality culture across projects, suppliers and manufacturing teams - Maintaining quality documentation and reporting within business systems, ensuring accurate records and compliance across programmes Essential Skills: - Qualified to HNC, HND or Degree level, or equivalent practical experience within quality environments - Experience working in a quality-focused role, supporting compliance, audits and continuous improvement activities - Demonstratable supplier audit experience, a formal audit qualification is desirable, with ample understanding of ISO 9001 quality standards and requirements - Experience using ERP systems such as SAP to oversee quality data, records and reporting processes - Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma and risk mitigation techniques, with experience mentoring or supporting colleagues The Platforms and Services sector, Weapon Systems As part of BAE Systems Platforms and Services sector, Weapon Systems (UK) designs, develops, manufactures and supports artillery systems, naval guns, and provides engineering capability to the wider BAE Systems business. Our global reach brings our customers a depth and breadth of expertise that meet critical needs in the air, on land, and at sea. Our mission strives for us to be our customer's trusted and affordable weapons provider, delivering enhanced effects on target and complete mission solutions. We are looking for innovation, commitment and drive to help define the future of Weapon Systems capabilities. Why BAE Systems? Here you'll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You'll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what's most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make. A place where everyone can thrive: We're committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role , to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 20th August 2026 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role . Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Electronic Software Engineer Ulverston, Lake District Up to 50,000 We're working with a growing engineering team based in the Swarthmoor area who are looking to add a talented Electronic Software Engineer to their business. This is a fantastic opportunity to be involved in the full product lifecycle, contributing to the design and development of innovative electronic solutions from concept through to production. The role will suit someone with a background in both electronics and low-level embedded software/firmware development. If you enjoy designing products from scratch, collaborating within a team environment, and solving complex engineering challenges, this could be a great fit. Key Skills & Experience: - Multilayer PCB design - Analogue and digital circuit design - Embedded C development for microcontrollers - Communication protocols (RS232, RS485, SPI, I2C) - Experience with ARM, AVR or Microchip PIC developmenT Desirable: - Altium Designer - FPGA design You'll be joining a well-established, multidisciplinary engineering team, working across a variety of projects-from brand-new product development to enhancing existing systems and bespoke solutions. For more information or a confidential discussion, please get in touch with Laurence Powell at KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions.

Senior Accountant (Part-Time, 24-36 hours per week) Location: Ulverston Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 Base pro rata, depending on experience About the Opportunity We are seeking an experienced and technically strong Senior Accountant to join our finance team during an exciting period of growth and transformation click apply for full job details

Job Title: Accountant Location: Ulverston We are recruiting an experienced Accountant for a hands-on financial control role at a pivotal stage of the company's development. What You Will Do? - Own day-to-day financial control across group entities, managing bank, ledger, balance sheet reconciliations, intercompany transactions, accruals, and prepayments. - Drive a robust monthly close process, producing clear management accounts and commentary at department, entity, and consolidated group level. - Prepare consolidated cash flow forecasts and support active cash management to optimize interest earned across the group entities. - Support statutory audit preparation and act as a key point of contact for the auditors during their fieldwork activities. - Maintain the fixed asset register, ensuring additions, disposals, and depreciation are accurately captured and reconciled. - Strengthen and document internal controls, including month-end checklists, sign-off routines, and segregation of duties across finance processes. - Prepare monthly management accounts for the leadership team, including KPI reporting and detailed variance analysis versus budget and prior actuals. - Perform detailed review of transactions at department and general ledger levels to identify and explain material variances and trends. - Support UK and international VAT returns, payroll filings, corporation tax workings, and statutory reporting at both entity and group levels. - Contribute to year-end consolidation, accounts preparation, and disclosures, including intercompany arrangements, transfer pricing, related party transactions, goodwill, and intangibles. - Partner with non-finance teams as a trusted commercial insight source, helping operational leaders understand financial data and make informed decisions. - Support international expansion efforts by providing financial insights on international compliance, multi-currency operations, revenue recognition, and scaling the financial function globally. Your Skills - Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, ICAS, CIMA) or equivalent, with meaningful post-qualification experience in financial control and reporting. - Audit experience advantageous, whether practice-trained, industry-side exposure to statutory audits, or strong technical accounting background aligned with clean audit requirements. - Strong balance sheet control capabilities and proven month-end close experience within multi-entity or growing business environments. - Confident technical accounting skills under UK GAAP (FRS 102), including familiarity with related disclosure and compliance requirements. - Excellent attention to detail combined with a calm, organized approach to deadlines and competing priorities in a finance function. - Strong Excel skills and a structured approach to working with financial systems, data sets, and reconciliation processes. - Confident communicator able to collaborate with senior stakeholders and external auditors, presenting financial information clearly and accurately. - Desirable industry experience in SaaS, ecommerce, subscription, or other high-growth scale-up environments with recurring revenue models. - Exposure to first-audit, post-acquisition, or post-investment environments, including implementation of new controls and reporting disciplines. - Experience with multi-entity consolidated reporting, plus familiarity with multi-currency and international operations in a group structure. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.

Job Title: Supply Chain Manager – FM & Estates Location: Barrow In Furness. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. Salary: Circa £62,000 depending on experience Who we are: Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us. From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you. Job Description: The Supply Chain Manager plays a key role working as part of a team a major long‑term investment programme across the Barrow site. Key focus will be, developing procurement plans, managing tender processes, and negotiating with suppliers to secure best‑value outcomes across the FM & Estates Categories. Working with internal teams and external partners, you’ll identify risks, ensure compliance, drive strong supplier performance through effective post‑contract management , and support bidding activity with accurate commercial insight. You’ll also contribute to supply chain strategy, report cost efficiencies, and apply life‑cycle costing to inform key procurement decisions . Core duties: - Working with the wider business and its external professional teams to develop sourcing and contracting solutions for a 10 year + investment programme in the North West - Developing & leading post contract management processes across FM with key partners and helping to embed KPI to drive value. - Co-ordination throughout the end-to-end procurement process such that customer and supplier issues are communicated and resolved effectively - Identification of risks, issues and liabilities within procurement and contract strategies - Producing and managing procurement plans to capture stakeholder requirements Essential Skills: - Significant experience working in supply chain within the FM, Estates management and/or Infrastructure industries - Experience leading procurements based on specification, for design and manufacture/build - An understanding of business and procurement approaches, techniques, processes, policy and strategy - Experience of contract and supplier performance management - Experience managing a team of supply chain professionals - Knowledge of JCT and NEC Construction contracts and MCIPS qualification (advantageous but not essential) The Facilities & Estates Management Team: This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing team where you will get the opportunity to work closely with the wider business and its external professional teams to develop sourcing and contracting solutions for a 10 year + investment programme in the North West. Join a dynamic and rapidly growing team at the forefront of a once-in-a-generation infrastructure investment. This is a unique chance to be involved in a high-profile team where your expertise and ideas will make a tangible difference. Why BAE Systems? Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make. A place where everyone can thrive: We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role , to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 29th May 2026 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role . Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. #LI-PD1 #LI-Hybrid