Total 48 job vacancies in AKZ ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD

• The C5ISR Center is soliciting candidates to serve as an Interdisciplinary Engineer/Scientist in ESI's Exploitation Analysis and Response Division.
• The Division performs exciting, highly relevant work on Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS), remotely controlled devices and other autonomous / robotic platforms.
• Engineers/Scientists will support technical analysis of various commercial-off-the-shelf and dual-use devices, including Radio-Controlled Improvised Explosive Devices (RCIED), Uncrewed Systems (UxS) (air, land, and/or sea), and other electronics.
• The position will support efforts across the Division and will report to the Division Chief.
• Supports planning, coordination, monitoring, and completion of threat device analysis, device documentation, surrogate design, prototype verification and validation, threat trends awareness, dissemination, and briefing of products.
• Engages in Cross-Organizational meetings, program technical reviews and senior level engagements providing insight into division capabilities and coordinating support to internal customers.
• Supports planning, coordination, monitoring, and completion of project proposals, technical projects, reports, briefings, and other projects and products within the division, providing project management guidance on branch projects.
• Assesses division capabilities, products and processes and provides recommendations for improvements, future capability upgrades, customer requirements and technology advancements, and plans and coordinates implementation of improvements.

Starting at $99,200 Per Year (DB 3)

Are you an adaptable manager with exceptional administration skills and on the look out for a fresh new challenge? Then look no further as we've got just the opportunity for you!

We are looking to recruit a confident and experienced manager with great customer service skills to join our team as our Branch Co-ordinator . This role can either be based in our Dundee, Peterhead, Moray or Aberdeen hub or as part of our hybrid working model.

The Role

Becoming part of our Branch Management team, you will support our branches in the North as a central point of contact coordinating all branch administration and activity within our hubs while ensuring that support and advice is always there for all colleagues.

This is a pivotal role where you will be responsible for managing our Dundee and the North budgets as allocated by the Branch Leaders and the Admin Lead. You will manage our Branch Administrators with their responsibilities and support them in their continued development. Working closely with the Admin Lead, you will be involved in reviewing and developing administration procedures including archiving, quality checklist and minute taking.

There will be regular travel across our branches in the North whilst working closely with out Branch Coordinator in the South.

For a full list of responsibilities, please see our attached role profile.


To take on this role, we'll need you to bring;

A track record of successfully managing people, tasks and using your initiative
Proven experience of office-related computer software (e.g., Office 365, MS Teams)
Creativity, drive, and the ability to implement innovative ideas to improve working practices
A keen eye for detail with a proven track record of producing high quality work
It would be great if you also have;

Experience of contractual, statutory & legislative requirements relative to the role, including SSSC Codes of Practice & Care Inspectorate standards
Experience in working in social care or the third sector

If you’re ready for a new challenge and can picture yourself with our fabulous team then apply today and change your tomorrow.


We are looking to fill this vacancy as soon as possible, so reserve the right to close our advert early if we find a suitable candidate before the closing date. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.


Have any questions? Please contact Sonia Jordan at sonia.jordan@cornerstone.org.uk


The successful candidate will undergo a standard Disclosure check through Disclosure Scotland.

Cornerstone welcomes applications from all sections of the community and actively seeks to increase the diversity of our workforce.

Successful candidates will be invited for interview on the 10th December at our office in Dundee.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Excellent work/life balance, interesting case load, a competitive salary package and the opportunity to join a highly successful, family law team within a growing firm.

Salary is competitive depending on experience, £29,000 - £32,000

In this role you'll support the head of department with secretarial and PA support and play a key part in the operational success of the family law department, family law experience is therefor essential.

Things you'll do on a day to day basis:

• Drafting letters, emails and preparing documents on behalf of fee earners
• Proof-reading documents
• Digital dictation
• Diary management
• Updating internal databases and ensuring compliance across client records
• Booking rooms for meetings
• Setting up new client files
• Inbox management
• Invoicing
• Ensure processes and procedures are adhered to

To be selected for the next stage you will bring with you:

• Secretarial experience across family law
• High attention to detail
• Diary management experience
• Excellent organisational skills
• Pro-active nature, and highly organised

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

• Apply knowledge of R and D in the areas of the specified domain.
• Responsible for the development of advances in the state-of-the-art and creation of new or substantially improved end items in the form of equipment, systems, materials, processes, procedures, and techniques.
• Conduct development using VHDL, Verilog, and/or Matlab System Generator and apply development experience to maintain existing source code for Xilinx based FPGA projects.
• Apply software development skills using the Linux OS environment and leverage Linux repositories and source code to further product development.
• Experience with building a C project from source with make, as well as using Linux command line utilities is a plus.
• Apply existing SDR frameworks such as GNU Radio, USRP/UHD, RTL-SDR, and Epic SDR development kits to the developing products in the branch.
• Apply Electrical Engineering concepts for commercial communication systems and/or radar signal processing, and be able to manipulate digital RF data with DSP algorithms and codec processing.
• Apply sound engineering practice to accurately document software (requirements, flow diagrams, readme, users guide, etc.) and manage software bugs, features, epochs, sprints and releases using tools (e.g., JIRA) as required.
• Work independently on assignments involving a combination of complex feature of the domain and plans and carries out assignments for complete projects that entail a variety of complicating and interacting factors.
• Carry out assignments that have relationships with other engineering specializations and in consideration of the complete development cycle.
• Identify the scope and extent of the investigation, analysis, and design, and defines the specific engineering requirements and design criteria.
• Responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and coordinating development programs that require diverse creative and support efforts contributed by others such as laboratories or contractors.

Starting at $99,200 Per Year (DB 3)

• Serves as a Lead Security Guard assigned under the authority of the Senior Commander at IMCOM supported installations.
• Makes daily assignments to ensure that guard coverage is provided to assigned patrol areas.
• Independently performs installation access control for pedestrians and vehicles utilizing standard operating procedures, written orders and regulatory requirements.
• Questions suspicious persons and warns or detains violators of laws, regulations, policies, rules or posted warnings.
• Secures installation from all entry on own initiative or upon notification of alarm or emergency.
• Screens all employees, visitors, consultants, foreign nationals, government agents, elective officials, media representatives, VIPs and contractor personnel daily
• Ensures the adequacy of working conditions such as lighting, security, and safety.

Starting at $49,025 Per Year (GS 7)

• Under general supervision, performs routine and recurring assignments in the delivery of Information Technology customer support services.
• Participates in the planning and delivery of a full range of Information Technology customer support services to the organization.
• Provides information and assistance to customers including system hardware/software installations, configuration, upgrades and troubleshooting.

Starting at $51,500 Per Year (NF 4)

• Perform the full range of work involved in the repair, overhaul, maintenance and servicing of heating, ventilation and air conditioning units and systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment which specifications and technical manuals do not exist or have large gaps.
• Train inexperienced personnel by giving on-the-job instructions and assistance.
• Prepare instructional material and conduct instruction of operators.
• Serve as emergency (no heat) mechanic. Installs and repairs underground high- and low-pressure gas distribution lines.
• Operate a government vehicle that does not exceed the 1-ton weight range; operates a forklift.

Starting at $32.61 Per Hour (WG 11)

Role: Delivery Service Partner/Delivery Driver - Multi Drop - Self-Employed
Start: ASAP
Work Patterns: We can offer full days working Monday through to Sunday
Depot Location: Altens Industrial Estate
Contract Term: Indefinite
Average Earnings: ££120 - £170 per day
No experience required—just your own car or van! Whether you're currently working as a Student, self-employed Groundskeeper, Handyman, Electrician, Gardener, Landscaper, Painter & Decorator, Roofer, Carpenter, Window Cleaner, Mechanic, Bricklayer, Tiler, Plasterer, Builder, Tree Surgeon, Heating Engineer, Plumber, or Gas Engineer, we’d love to hear from you. Any background welcome.
If you don't have your own vehicle and able to work 6 days, then we can hire you a van that you can take home and use for personal use too!
Who are we?
We're not just one of the nation's largest independent delivery companies supporting the Worlds greatest brands; we're also among the most beloved. Our commitment to sustainable, realistic earnings is matched by our dedication to providing full comprehensive training and support. Join us for a rewarding career filled with endless journeys and guided every step of the way. It's this unwavering dedication that has fueled our constant year-on-year growth
What we're looking for?
Our ideal candidates are driven, self-motivated individuals who thrive in an independent work environment, requiring minimal supervision. A positive attitude, exceptional organisational skills, and reliability are paramount, and you should take pleasure in contributing to a closely supportive local team. We'll help you deliver excellence, one parcel at a time.
As a delivery driver, you will utilise your own vehicle or a van rented to you, along with a smartphone app, to efficiently deliver and collect parcels. Daily, you'll maintain clear communication with both depot management and customers, providing updates on the progress of deliveries.
Using an optimised planned route, you'll load, inspect, secure, and deliver parcels, ensuring a seamless and prompt, reliable delivery experience to customers.
Full Training is provided to ensure that you reach your potential quickly.

Job Purpose:

Before applying for this job, it is important that you read the Applicant Guidance by clicking on this link and the Job Profile attached. These explain the job role and the type of person we're looking for.

Location: Aberdeen Grammar School, Aberdeen

Duration: Permanent, Full Time

Roles that require PVG Membership

Please note that with effect from 1 April 2023, where a role requires PVG membership, candidates will be required to meet the cost of the PVG membership. This applies only to roles with a full time equivalent salary of £30,000 and above. (Teaching roles and jobs at Grade 11 and above (currently £30,285 per annum / £16.64 per hour)

The Council will pay for the PVG membership cost initially, either £18 for existing PVG scheme members, or £59 for non-members, and this cost will be deducted from an employee’s first FULL month’s salary payment.

Job purpose/about the role

To deliver quality education to assigned pupils and contribute to the professional, corporate life of the school in relation to pupils, staff and appropriate external bodies within the agreements of the SNCT.

The post holder needs to hold as a minimum:

• Appropriate teaching qualification
• Full GTC (Scotland) registration in the appropriate subject/sector, or be eligible for such registration
• PVG scheme membership – Working with Children

The postholder is able to demonstrate:

• Standard for Full Registration (please click on this link)

About Us

Please see the Job Profile for further details.

Aberdeen City Council is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. For further information, please see our Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Recruitment pack.

Flexible Working

We are happy to talk flexible working and offer flexible working for most roles in the organisation meaning that many of our employees enjoy the freedom of choosing a working pattern that suits them as much as it suits the organisation.

Disability Confident

We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you consider yourself to have a disability and think you may require a reasonable adjustment to be made for this part of the selection process, or would like further information in relation to reasonable adjustments, please contact AskHR@aberdeencity.gov.uk.

Armed Forces

We are a forces-friendly employer, have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a silver award recipient in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. We have a specific email address for those in the forces, those who have left the forces, as well as their partners / spouses / families: armedforces@aberdeencity.gov.uk. We are able to answer questions about jobs and our application / selection process, as well as about our employee support provisions.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme

We have a number of guaranteed interview schemes available to applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role they are applying for who:

• have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010 (all jobs)
• looked after young people, those that are in continuing care or are a care leaver up to the age of 29 (all jobs)
• are aged 16-24 and live in Aberdeen City or have been to an Aberdeen City Council school and are applying for a Modern Apprenticeship (except Trades apprenticeships)
• have done a Foundation Apprenticeship with Aberdeen City Council and are applying for any apprenticeships relevant to the area in which they did their Foundation Apprenticeship
• are New Scots* aged 16-24 and are applying for any apprenticeships

*"New Scots" are defined as refugees and asylum seekers who are in Scottish communities and include those who have been granted refugee status or another form of humanitarian protection, people seeking asylum, those who have been refused asylum, and those whose application has been refused but who remain in Scotland.

Further information can be found at https://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/services/jobs

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

• Function as the principal staff advisor for all security program issues.
• Develop the command’s annual and un-forecasted budget requirements for all security programs.
• Advise Commander on all security-related issues based on official guidance.
• Establish and provide oversight of the Force Protection and Physical Security Program in accordance with force protection and physical security program and policy requirements.
• Monitor the Security, Education, Training, and Awareness (SETA) requirements, coordinate when appropriate, and develop and conduct execution as necessary.
• Liaise as technical authority for the Force Protection and Physical Security Program.
• Lead a mixed team of security professionals in executing a brigade-level command’s Protection Program in a coordinated manner.
• Establish, implement, and maintain a Personnel Security Program and the Personnel Reliability Programs for Chemical Surety and Controlled Substances.
• Implement policies and procedures in accordance with security related regulations.
• Direct execution of command’s Protection Program to include Operations Security, Personnel Security, Physical Security, Antiterrorism, Information Security, Mission Assurance, and Foreign National Visits in support of HQ Foreign Disclosure Officer.
• Establish and implement comprehensive Operations Security and Personnel Security Programs involving the protection and safeguarding of sensitive and critical information related to the activity’s and supported organization’s missions.

Starting at $117,962 Per Year (DJ 4)

• Serves as the primary representative for the Command’s Physical Security Program.
• Coordinates security requirements with Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG) Provost Marshall, MACOM physical security officer, and the Department of the Army (DA).
• Manages physical security equipment including intrusion detection systems (IDS), access control/badging systems, duress systems, closed circuit television (CCTV), fencing, lighting and barriers to effectively protect personnel, facilities and assets
• Prepares statements of work for a variety of physical security systems and equipment.
• Determines Mission Essential Vulnerable Areas (MEVAs) and initiates physical security inspections to determine compliance with established requirements.
• Provides Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive threat assessments and develop security plans for establishing countermeasures procedures to protect the mission requirements.
• Conducts Physical Security inspections for the Command to ensure program compliance.

Starting at $99,200 Per Year (GG 12)

• Serves as Product Lead for assigned Acquisition system and/or related acquisition program.
• Responsible for all aspects of acquisition to include development, testing, system integration, production, fielding, sustainment and product improvements with a multi-million dollar annual budget.
• Oversees POM planning, cost estimating, program planning, programming, budgeting, program integration, interoperability and oversight.
• Keeps informed of current developments in the technical field and maintains oversight of the integration of the project system with other systems.
• Perform the full range of administrative and technical supervisory duties.
• Review programming documents received from HQDA to determine effect on assigned programs.
• Maintain continuous liaison and monitors collaborative planning with pertinent military users, DA staff and other agencies to render advice and counsel on assigned management activities.

Starting at $139,395 Per Year (NH 4)

• Serves as a Management Analyst with responsibility for Human Resource Management in such areas as in performance management, workforce and human capital initiatives
• Evaluates program execution; recognizes problem areas; and originates solutions to complex and unusual issues
• Provides technical advice and assistance to officials at all levels as it relates to the mission, policies, and consistency issues.
• Complete studies in human resources management to provide guidance to the leaders and the workforce members
• Interpret data to identify trends to advise in areas such as developing goals and corrective actions
• Interpret Headquarter policies/regulations to implement guidance pertaining to human resources (Performance Management)
• Develop human resource management strategic planning activities to formulate programmatic approaches.

Starting at $99,200 Per Year (NH 3)

Live-in carer
Up to £140 per day*

We’re looking for live in care assistants to join our wonderful team in Scotland. At The Good Care Group Scotland we think there’s nowhere better for those who want to make a real difference. Here, we value your skills, respect your choices, and are committed to supporting you. Together, we’re improving the lives of those in your local area, one meaningful step at a time, by delivering outstanding care in Scotland.

Why we think there’s nowhere better:
- We offer a choice of work pattern, so you can choose the rota that works best for you
- All UK travel expenses covered whilst in placement
- Annual salary review
- We aim to place you with a client within a 50 mile radius of your home to avoid travel disrupting your time off
- We won the End of Life and Palliative Care Practice award by Scottish Care in 2023
- Free PVG for Scotland and free DBS if working in the north of England
- Pay based on your care experience, plus bank holiday enhancements and a workplace pension
- Funded Blue Light Card - giving you access to discounts
- Ongoing training and development, including level 2 diploma in working in care services and a level 3 award in awareness of dementia
- Face to face induction training (with hotel accommodation and contributions to your travel included)
- Peer to peer support as part of our buddy scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential advice and support
- An online Carer Community to stay connected, share advice and best practice
24/7/365 support from our central team
- 96% would recommend working with us to others (source: Glassdoor)
- ‘Excellent’ rated Care Inspectorate team supporting you, 24/7, 365 days a year

What does a live-in carer do?
As a live-in care assistant in Scotland, you’ll provide personalised care that enables clients to stay in their own homes. We offer flexible rota patterns to help you balance work and personal life, and we welcome carers with at least six months of professional experience. You’ll stay with your client during your chosen rota pattern, caring for one person (or sometimes a couple) and following a tailored care plan. Duties include daily activities, personal care, condition management, and household tasks. You’ll typically work an average of 8–10 hours per day, with daily rates based on hours worked.

About you:
You’ll be someone who’s happy to talk, laugh and enjoy time with our clients, assisting them in their activities and encouraging them to live life to the full.
You might already be working as a live-in carer, or you might have professional experience as a support worker, care assistant in a residential or domiciliary care setting, or you might be a HCA working with the NHS. If you share our passion for quality care, we’d love to hear from you.

We’re looking for the following skills and experience:
- At least 6 months’ professional care experience gained in any care setting
- You must be able to provide us with proof of your right to work in the UK. We cannot assist with any sponsorship or visa requests – including those applying for a health and social care visa.
- You must be flexible to travel to your client placement (UK travel expenses covered)

*Pay will vary depending on your experience, the average daily hours worked and your chosen rota pattern.

The Good Care Group is part of a family of home care brands in the UK, including Oxford Aunts, Prestige Nursing & Care and Comfort Keepers (Ireland).

Please note any successful applicants for this role will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS and PVG check for working with adults. It is a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in Regulated Activity (under the Safeguarding and Vulnerable groups Act 2006) to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with that particular group.

Would you like to join a company that offers full training and support to kick start a career in the Water Industry? Do you have a full clean driving licence?

My client is recruiting for a Trainee Field Technicians who will be covering the South Wales area. This role is working days - 40 hours per week

The Trainee Field Technician’s will be trained to find water leaks on the underground water networks.

The Job:
To assist in detailed surveys to identify the type and location of water leakage
Locate and trace water leaks using specialised equipment, including listening stick, correlator, cat & genny, ground mic
Assist in survey work/project work not normally associated with day-to-day leak detection
To assist in adequate and accurate completion of all paperwork (including time sheets, survey forms, leak details and other duties as required
Possess basic computer skills as you will be uploading data onto a laptop
It is essential that you hold a full and valid driving licence as you are required to drive for the role

Full training will be given on the following:
EUSR Water Hygiene Training
Unit 2 Street Works
This Field Technician role would suit candidates with the following:
Graduates
Ex-Forces
Drivers / Driving (Multi Drop, Meter Readers, Delivery Drivers)
People with a manual working/outdoor background
Please note that this role is subject to compulsory drug and alcohol testing.

If you are looking for a fantastic career as a Trainee Leakage Technician and want to work for a forward-thinking Company then apply now with your current updated CV. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive we are not always able to reply to all applications. If you haven’t heard back from us within 2 weeks, then please accept that your application has been unsuccessful for the role we currently have advertised. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the job. Finlay Jude Associates Ltd acts as an employment agency.