Embedded Software Engineer

Swansea | Permanent | Circa £41,500 + 5% discretionary bonus

Develop your engineering career as a growing FMCG business expands its product portfolio.

This is an opportunity to build your skills, take ownership of meaningful engineering work and contribute to the development of new consumer products.

Joining a team spanning software, hardware and new product development, you’ll help shape how products are tested. Your work will make testing faster, more consistent and repeatable, supporting the business as it grows.

Room to grow

You’ll gain experience across the product development process, working closely with engineers from different disciplines. As the product portfolio expands, you’ll have opportunities to tackle new technical challenges, broaden your expertise and take on greater responsibility.

The role would suit an engineer looking to build on their commercial experience in software, test engineering or automation, with an interest in the interaction between software and physical products.

What you’ll do

• Develop and standardise automated product testing and validation methods.
• Create software, test harnesses and test rigs that improve testing efficiency.
• Work across C# applications, microcontrollers and embedded C.
• Translate requirements into practical testing solutions.
• Collaborate with hardware and software colleagues to investigate issues and improve product performance.

What you’ll bring

• At least three years’ experience using C#.
• Experience with microcontrollers and embedded C.
• An understanding of automated testing, validation or test system development.
• Strong problem-solving, communication and requirements-gathering skills.
• A relevant degree or equivalent practical experience.

Experience with Visual Studio, unit testing, CI/CD or regulated product development would be useful.

The package

Circa £41,500 basic salary, plus a 5% discretionary bonus, alongside the opportunity to develop your career within a growing FMCG company.

The role is based in Swansea, with 4.5 days onsite and home-working flexibility subject to the company’s hybrid policy.

Apply to find out how you could contribute to the next stage of the business’s growth.

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Job Title: Business Development Manager
Salary: Up to £50,000 + car allowance + uncapped monthly commission (OTE £100,000 - £120,000)
Location: South West

Vargo is hiring for a dynamic asset finance lender/broker that works with SMEs in the region. This client is unique as they not only lend asset finance products off their own book, but can broker a wide range of commercial lending products including term loans, lines of credit, invoice discounting, commercial real-estate and government backed loans. 

They are interested in having a conversation with candidates with previous lending experience that are looking for a fresh challenge and opportunity to increase their earnings.

Responsibilities:

• Generate leads through your introducer network
• Sell direct to SME businesses
• Structure and agree on initial facility terms
• Submit facility proposals and work with back office teams
• Attend client meetings for document signing
• Co-ordinate with operations to ensure a smooth onboarding process
• Present a professional first-line impression to external stakeholders
• Self-motivated with the 

Requirements:

• Several years’ experience within the asset finance sector
• Established broker relationships and a strong understanding of industrial equipment and vehicles
• Target-driven with strong planning skills and the ability to manage high activity levels and engagement strategies

Benefits:

• Car allowance – £350 per month
• Private medical (after 6 months)
• 25 days’ annual leave + bank holidays
• Birthday off
• Christmas & New Year – fully paid time off
• Pension
• Uncapped commission (paid monthly)

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Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Bristol | Hybrid | £40,000 - £45,000 | Permanent

Vargo Group is recruiting an Assistant Quantity Surveyor for a specialist contractor delivering district heating networks, energy centres and associated mechanical and civil engineering works.

Working with experienced commercial and project colleagues, you will support the financial and contractual management of projects, building practical experience across procurement, cost control, valuations and final accounts.

The role

• Help prepare project budgets, cost reports and forecasts, keeping commercial records accurate and up to date.
• Measure works and assist with valuations, applications for payment and supporting documentation.
• Help obtain subcontractor quotations, compare tender returns and prepare procurement information.
• Track changes to scope, gather supporting evidence and help price and record variations.
• Assist with checking subcontractor applications and preparing payment information.
• Work with project teams to reconcile costs, monitor commitments and identify discrepancies.
• Support final-account preparation and maintain clear records of correspondence, instructions and commercial decisions.

What you will bring

• Some relevant quantity surveying or commercial experience within construction, engineering, utilities or a related contracting environment.
• A quantity surveying or related qualification, current study towards one, or equivalent practical experience.
• Good numerical skills, attention to detail and a working knowledge of Excel.
• An organised approach, clear communication and the willingness to ask questions and develop your knowledge.
• An interest in understanding how projects are delivered and how commercial decisions affect their performance.

Exposure to subcontract accounts, valuations or cost reporting would be useful. Previous district-heating experience is not essential.

The opportunity

A salary of £40,000 - £45,000 and hybrid working based in Bristol. This role offers exposure to commercial work across the project lifecycle within the low-carbon energy and infrastructure sector.

Apply

For more information, contact Tom Miller at Vargo Group on 07901 913560 or email tom.miller@vargogroup.co.uk.

Please note: our client is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship.

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Senior Quantity Surveyor

Bristol | Hybrid | £95,000 - £100,000 | Permanent

Vargo Group is recruiting a Senior Quantity Surveyor for a specialist contractor delivering low-carbon energy infrastructure. The business designs and installs district heating networks, energy centres and associated mechanical and civil engineering works.

You will take commercial responsibility for projects, working closely with delivery teams to control costs, manage contractual risk and protect project profitability from procurement through to final account.

The role

• Manage project budgets, cost plans, forecasts and commercial reporting, providing a clear view of performance, cash flow and cost to complete.
• Prepare and review valuations, applications for payment and final accounts, maintaining accurate supporting records.
• Identify, price and negotiate variations and changes to scope, keeping contractual notices and commercial records up to date.
• Manage the commercial aspects of subcontract procurement, including enquiries, tender comparisons, package negotiations and subcontract accounts.
• Assess subcontractor applications, agree valuations and support accurate, timely payment processes.
• Work with project managers, engineers and finance colleagues to identify risks early, challenge cost pressures and agree practical action.
• Maintain constructive client and supply-chain relationships and support the development of junior commercial colleagues.

What you will bring

• Substantial quantity surveying experience with a contractor, including responsibility for the commercial delivery of projects.
• A strong grasp of construction contracts, procurement, valuations, change control and final accounts.
• The ability to turn project information into accurate forecasts and clear commercial advice.
• Confident negotiation, organisation and communication skills, with a practical approach to resolving issues.
• A quantity surveying or related qualification, or equivalent relevant experience.

Experience in district heating, utilities, energy infrastructure, mechanical services or civil engineering would be particularly relevant. Professional membership is welcome but is not a requirement.

The opportunity

A salary of £95,000 - £100,000 and hybrid working based in Bristol, with the opportunity to take ownership of commercial delivery on projects supporting the transition to lower-carbon heating.

Apply

For more information, contact Tom Miller at Vargo Group on 07901 913560 or email tom.miller@vargogroup.co.uk.

Please note: our client is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship.

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Senior Product Design Engineer | Swansea, Wales | Permanent | £50,000–£54,000 basic per annum | 5+ years | SolidWorks, surfacing, injection moulding, verification/validation

Mechanical Design Engineer — 12-month FTC
Swansea | £38,000–£40,000 per annum | Predominantly onsite

Senior Accountant

Cardiff | Hybrid | Salary: up to £55,000 | Full-time

Vargo Group is recruiting a Senior Accountant for an established manufacturing business in Cardiff. Reporting to the Accounting & Reporting Manager, you will oversee core accounting and reporting activities, maintain reliable financial information and controls, and help operational leaders understand performance and manage costs.

What you’ll do

• Maintain a complete and accurate general ledger, supporting month-end and year-end reporting, including accruals, provisions, prepayments and balance-sheet reconciliations.
• Prepare the monthly financial reporting pack, actual profit and loss reports and analysis bridges. Review and present results to senior management, explaining financial and operational performance.
• Produce annual budgets, monthly cost analysis, forecasts and profitability reports, and support operational managers with cost control, expenditure and ad hoc analysis.
• Maintain stock controls, the fixed-asset register and capital-project reporting.
• Prepare sales and operational reports, manage grant reporting and complete external returns such as National Statistics and Intrastat.
• Support annual statutory accounts and Corporation Tax returns, quarterly VAT submissions, monthly external bank reporting and the external audit.
• Improve reporting processes and financial controls, contribute to continuous improvement, and work collaboratively across Finance and Operations while following health, safety and environmental requirements.

What you’ll bring

• Strong accounting and reporting experience, including month-end, reconciliations and financial controls.
• The ability to analyse and explain financial and operational information to senior and non-finance colleagues.
• Good organisation, accuracy and judgement, with the ability to meet recurring deadlines and respond to changing priorities.
• A Big Four accounting background would be ideal, alongside the practical judgement to support an operational business.

For more information, contact Tom Miller at Vargo Group on 07901 913560 or email tom.miller@vargogroup.co.uk.

Please note: our client cannot offer visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship.

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Pensions Administrator

Peterborough

£25,000 + Bens

Full time, on site

Role purpose: Hands-on administrator who coordinates the team's daily pensions and investment workload, maintains SLA performance, quality-checks work and serves as the first escalation point.

Key responsibilities:

• Allocate and prioritise workloads according to capability and experience
• Monitor progress and ensure SLA delivery
• Resolve complex queries, client issues, and processing exceptions
• Quality-check work and provide constructive feedback
• Coach, mentor, cross-train, and support new starters
• Process and check product and investment administration
• Manage queries from clients, IFAs, and product providers
• Maintain procedures and recommend process improvements
• Produce MI and SLA reporting, highlighting risks and bottlenecks
• Support client onboarding and internal projects
• Deputise for the Operations Team Leader

Must-have experience and qualifications:

• Previous administration experience - explicitly essential
• Experience organising, allocating, and overseeing team workloads
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a busy, SLA-driven environment
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Maths and English GCSE Grade C or above, or equivalent

Desirable criteria: Financial-services administration exposure, process improvement, MI reporting, and experience handling escalations desirable. No specific pensions qualification needed.

Please note: Our client is unable to offer VISA sponsorship for this position. All applicants must have full right-to-work in the UK in order to be considered.

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Pensions and investment account administration. Temporary 3–6 months; likely to become permanent for the right person. Four onsite days, one remote. Relevant experience essential; rate pending.