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Senior Procurement Lead in Crawley - Full-Time

Unum • Crawley
Full Time Easy Apply
✈️ Procurement Lead | Unum Aircraft Seating 📍 Crawley / Hybrid | Permanent, Full TimeAt Unum Aircraft Seating, we’re redefining business class comfort with smart, adaptable, and reliable aircraft seating designed to deliver exceptional passenger experiences and industry-leading on-time delivery.Culture matters to us. We’re looking for thoughtful, collaborative people who lead with integrity, communicate openly, and contribute to a positive and inclusive working environment.As we continue to...

Entry-Level Airport Hangar Cleaner for Day Shifts at Gatwick

Optime Group • Crawley
Full Time £ 14 - 14 Easy Apply
Aviation Recruitment experts Optime are excited to be recruiting for Airport Cleaners to join one of our well-respected and successful clients at Gatwick Airport. This job offers full time hours, overtime opportunities and an immediate start. This is a very enjoyable role with a great company providing fantastic working conditions and facilities.What’s on offer:Rate of Pay: £13.50 per hour.Day Shifts available: 07:00 am to 17:00 pm - This may be subject to change, due to operational...

Executive Head of New Product Development - Full-Time - Crawley

Unum • Crawley
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Head of New Product Development 📍 Crawley / Hybrid | Permanent At Unum Aircraft Seating, we’re redefining business class with smart, adaptable seating designed for comfort, reliability, and on-time delivery. Culture matters to us. We’re looking for thoughtful, respectful team players who lead with integrity, collaborate openly, and help create a positive environment for everyone. As Unum enters an exciting phase of growth, we are seeking a Head of New Product Development to shape and drive...

Junior Lab Technician in Haywards Heath - Full-time Aerospace Position

Universal Quantum • Haywards Heath
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At Universal Quantum, we are building the next generation of quantum computers — machines capable of solving problems once thought impossible. Our technology has the potential to transform industries from healthcare to aerospace, materials science, and beyond. We are seeking to hire a Lab Technician to support the assembly, integration, testing, calibration, and maintenance of the quantum computing machines, including laser and optical systems. Passionate about helping create technologies...

Night Shift Aircraft Cleaner - Gatwick Airport

Optime Group • Crawley
Full Time £ 14 Easy Apply
Aviation Recruitment experts Optime are excited to be recruiting for Airport Cleaners to join one of our well-respected and successful clients at Gatwick Airport. This job offers full time hours, overtime opportunities and an immediate start. This is a very enjoyable role with a great company providing fantastic working conditions and facilities.What’s on offer:Rate of Pay: £13.50 per hour.Day Shifts available: 20:00 pm to 06:00 am - This may be subject to change, due to operational...

Senior Recruiting Lead - Full-Time - Haywards Heath

Universal Quantum • Haywards Heath
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At Universal Quantum, we are building the next generation of quantum computers — machines capable of solving problems once thought impossible. Our technology has the potential to transform industries from healthcare to aerospace, materials science, and beyond. We are seeking a Recruiting Lead to shape how we attract and hire exceptional talent as UQ scales. You’ll combine hands-on recruiting with leadership of a lean, high-performing team while ensuring an exceptional hiring bar and...

Senior Atomic Operations Designer - Full-Time - Haywards Heath

Universal Quantum • Haywards Heath
Full Time Easy Apply
At Universal Quantum, we aim to make the world a better place by engineering the future of computing. Together, we are creating truly impactful quantum computers. Our machines will be capable of solving problems until now considered impossible, with applications ranging across a broad range of industries including healthcare, materials and aerospace. We are looking to hire an Atomic Operations Designer to design, model and characterise operations based on the interaction between ions and...

Supply Chain & Procurement Lead in Haywards Heath - Aerospace Focus

Universal Quantum • Haywards Heath
Full Time Easy Apply
At Universal Quantum, we are building the next generation of quantum computers — machines capable of solving problems once thought impossible. Our technology has the potential to transform industries from healthcare to aerospace, materials science, and beyond. As we scale from breakthrough R&D to global delivery, resilient execution becomes as critical as technical innovation. What You’ll Accomplish Design and actively run a global supply chain supporting the delivery of highly complex...

Senior Ion Transport Designer - Aerospace & Defence in Haywards Heath

Universal Quantum • Haywards Heath
Full Time Easy Apply
At Universal Quantum, we aim to make the world a better place by engineering the future of computing. Together, we are creating truly impactful quantum computers. Our machines will be capable of solving problems until now considered impossible, with applications ranging across a broad range of industries including healthcare, materials and aerospace. We are looking to hire an Ion Transport Designer to design, model and test waveforms that transport ions in a fast and efficient manner....

Senior ASIC Evaluation Engineer - Electronics Design - Haywards Heath

Universal Quantum • Haywards Heath
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At Universal Quantum, we aim to make the world a better place by engineering the future of computing. Together, we are creating truly impactful quantum computers. Our machines will be capable of solving problems until now considered impossible, with applications ranging across a broad range of industries, including healthcare, materials and aerospace. We are looking to hire an ASIC Evaluation Engineer to join an established ASIC design group working on developing and running measurement...

Aerospace and Defence in Crawley Employment Trends | 2026 Market Report

Live Vacancies

3,200+

New Aerospace and Defence in Crawley Job Postings

Average Salary

£45,000

Competitive Industry Standard

Work Model

40% Hybrid

Flexible Career Opportunities

Top Sector

Aerospace Engineering

High-Growth Professional Roles

Market Overview

In 2026, Crawley's Aerospace and Defence sector continues to thrive as a major pillar of the local economy, with over 3,200 vacancies projected across diverse roles within aerospace engineering. As a hub for innovative technology, Crawley offers competitive industry-standard salaries, positioning it as an attractive destination for skilled professionals. Despite global economic shifts, the town remains a beacon in the aerospace industry, with hybrid work models encouraging flexibility and supporting a robust, dynamic workforce.