Design Engineer - Fire & Security Systems

Inside IR35

£47 per hour (Umbrella rate)

Manchester based

12 Month minimum contract

What you will do
• Working as part of the Marine design team, based in Manchester UK, on mechanical design aspects of marine fire suppression projects, ensuring precision and adherence to client specifications.
• Draft detailed CAD drawings and data sheets for fire protection systems tailored to the unique requirements of each project.
• Develop a variety of drawings, including mechanical schematics, P&ID’s, Equipment Datasheets, and Hydraulic Calculations.
• Interpret and apply Approval Authority rules and Regulations.
• Collaborate with the Senior Design Engineer and Project Manager, offering valuable design and CAD support.

What we look for
Essential
• Exceptional communication skills for effective collaboration with clients and the internal project team.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Hydraulic Calculation package (FireCAD or equivalent).
• Ability to interpret clients’ technical specifications.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office packages.
• Full UK Driving License.
• Willingness to obtain SC UK MOD Security clearance.

Preferred
• HNC/HND in Mech Engineering (Engineering Background).
• Experience in the Marine Industry.
• Previous involvement in MoD contracts.
• Background in the Fire Protection industry. With experience in Sprinkler, Foam, Local Application Watermist and Gaseous (Novec, C02, Inergen) fire suppression systems.
• Security Clearance

Job Requirements

At Quest Global, its not just what we do but how and why we do it that makes us different. With over 25 years as anengineeringservices provider, we believe in the power of doing things differently to make the impossible possible. Our people are driven by the desire to make the world a better placeto make a positive difference that contributes to a brighter future. We bring together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals who are empowered by an intentional workplace culture, to solve problems better and faster.

This job request is a combination of actual two similar requirements with SMR under designation names

1. Controls andInstrumentation(C&I) Engineer
2. Senior Controls andInstrumentation(C&I) Modelling and Simulation Engineer

and respective job descriptions are

Controls andInstrumentation(C&I) Engineer:

Working with Process, Mechanical and Electrical plant systems Engineers to translate high level requirements into a specification for Control andInstrumentation(C&I) systems.

Liaise with other disciplines to understand functional performance capabilities of components and systems to facilitate effectivesystem design.

Assess and substantiate that the design specification meets the requirements.

Ensuring compliance against international standards in particular, IEC 61513, IEC61226 and IEC61508.

Produceverificationand validation plans, and definetest plansto demonstrate that the C&Isystem requirementshave been satisfied.

Support to planning and implementation of policies and procedures related to the life cycle of C&I systems.

Ensure that optimum solutions are provided for the RR SMRNuclear PowerPlant by supporting the procurement, operations, and maintenance aspects of the equipment.

Contribute to the production of safety cases and provide support in liaising with regulators and independentnuclear safetyassessors.

Senior Controls andInstrumentation(C&I) Modelling and Simulation Engineer

1. Planning model development work within an agile framework.

Development of the modelling and simulation and validation andverificationenvironments, policies, procedures, and tool sets.

Development of simulation model architectures and integration of system component models.

Development of models and simulations suitable for C&I design activities and validation andverificationof C&Ifunctional requirements.

Development of models, custom code and simulations suitable for real-time and accelerated simulation ofnuclear powerplant and C&I systems.

Validation of Integration of Software models into simulation model architectures.

Liaising with other disciplines to understand functional performance capabilities of components of the system to facilitate effective C&I design.

and As modelling and simulation Engineer

You will be accountable for delivering packages of work to time, cost and quality requirements.

You will be involved in the development, validation andverificationof software simulation models of thenuclear powerplant and C&I systems using suitable modelling tools and software validation andverificationtechniques.

You will work with the broader EC&I team and other teams/disciplines to support C&I design activities and validation andverificationof C&Ifunctional requirements.

You will act as a responsible designer and intelligent customer dependent on the task you are working on.

You will coach junior engineers, and the broader EC&I team in Modelling and Simulation techniques.

We are known for our extraordinary people who make the impossible possible every day. Questians are driven by hunger, humility, and aspiration. We believe that our company culture is the key to our ability to make a true difference in every industry we reach. Our teams regularly invest time and dedicated effort into internal culture work, ensuring that all voices are heard.

We wholeheartedly believe in the diversity of thought that comes with fostering a culture rooted in respect, where everyone belongs, is valued, and feels inspired to share their ideas. We know embracing our unique differences makes us better, and that solving the worlds hardestengineeringproblems requires diverse ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds. We shine the brightest when we tap into the many dimensions that thrive across over 21,000 difference-makers in our workplace.

Work Experience

Controls andInstrumentation(C&I) Engineer:

Knowledge and experience in the systematic design lifecycle of a C&I system including specification, design, assessment,verification, testing, installation, commissioning and maintenance of safety or process critical C&I systems.This together with a good understanding of the principles of designing systems to be functionally resilient to faults (such as redundancy and diversity) would be beneficial.

Knowledge and experience of relevant industry standards for systems important to safety (e.g.IEC 61508, IEC 61226, IEC 61513).

Knowledge and experience of applyingsystems engineeringmethodologies includingModel Based Systems Engineeringto C&I systems

Experience in taking information, understanding, and presenting it in an appropriate and compelling format, which includes formal communications to the appropriate stakeholders

The ability to providetechnicaloversight of the work carried out by others and makingtechnicaljudgements/decisions on behalf of the RR SMR organisation i.e. discharging the intelligent customer role.

Hold a degree level qualification in one or more of theengineeringdisciplines of electrical, electronics,instrumentation,control systemsormechatronics.

Applicants without a degree who can nevertheless demonstrate suitable knowledge and experience may also be considered

Senior Controls andInstrumentation(C&I) Modelling and Simulation Engineer

Systems Engineering

Concept Generation and Selection

Managing Complex Data

Decision Making

Requirements Management

Software EngineeringDesign and Development

Knowledge and understanding of relevant aspects ofsoftware engineeringdesign and development:

Experience of working in an agile development environment

Experience in dynamic modelling using any platform (e.g.MATLAB,Simulink, etc.)

Experience in software development using common programming languages

Experience in dynamic/mathematical modelling and validation

Experience in softwareverificationand validation

Experience in hardware/software integration is desirable

Control SystemsDesign

Knowledge and understanding of:

Control Theory and Control Laws

Control SystemsDesign

High Integrity Systems

Knowledge of nuclear or other high integrity industries:

Knowledge and experience of complex safety critical systems or industrial process plants

Knowledge ofFunctional Safetystandards such asIEC 61508and 61513 is beneficial

Experience inNuclear PowerPlant Operation, Dynamics, Modelling, and Simulation is highly beneficial.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Cross-functional collaboration for design development:

Experience in working with a range of functions, includingtechnicaland non-technicalsupporting functions

Experience in working with partner/supplier/customer organisations

Able to work well in a diverse team

A Degree qualification in one or more of theengineeringdisciplines of electrical, electronics,instrumentation, controls, mechanical or software, or physics with a demonstrable aspect of modelling, software development, and coding

Applicants without a Degree who can nevertheless demonstrate suitable experience may also be considered

Chartered Engineer status

Our client, a trusted partner of the UKs Ministry of Defence, is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer -Circuit Card Assemblieswith expertise in Assembly and Integration, particularly in circuit card assemblies. Based within the unit and missile assembly manufacturing facility, you will play a key role in ensuring products are built efficiently, on time, and within budget. As a vital member of the Manufacturing Engineering team, you will provide support across multiple projects, contributing to the successful delivery of high-quality manufacturing solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and maintain detailed Manufacturing Instructions to ensure accuracy and clarity.
• Design, commission, and validate the necessary tooling for production processes.
• Support industrial validation activities, including FMEA and First Article Inspection (FAI).
• Diagnose and resolve technical issues encountered during manufacturing.
• Update route cards to reflect changes resulting from rework activities.
• Manage configuration control by incorporating design modifications into manufacturing documentation.
• Assist with the Non-Conformance process, utilising SAP for tracking and resolution.

What do you need?:Qualification Requirements:

• Completed a formal technical Engineering or Craft Apprenticeship to NVQ Level 3 / TR23 / TR21 and Level 3 (ONC).
• Alternatively, hold a formal further education qualification such as HNC or equivalent, combined with relevant engineering experience.
• Minimum of 5 years experience within an engineering discipline.

Skill Requirements:

• Ability to interpret design drawings and produce precise Manufacturing Build Instructions for both skilled and semi-skilled operators.
• Proven experience in electronic sub-assembly manufacturing through to full system builds.
• Knowledge and hands-on experience of assembly processes for small or miniature electro-mechanical actuation systems.
• Strong team player with the ability to collaborate and contribute effectively within a group environment.
• Ability to understand and respond to customer requirements.
• Familiarity with and adherence to company processes and procedures.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of engaging effectively within the team and across various organisational levels.

What happens now?Upon submission of your application, should it meet our selection criteria, you will be contacted via e-mail by one of our talent acquisition specialists to arrange a screening call. This telephone chat is structured to explore a series of questions aimed at matching your competencies and capabilities to the specific demands of the position. Please note, this screening is contingent upon the initial success of your application.
Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenshipRestrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by our clients Security Team.
More about the roleFor more than 70 years, our client has been in a strong partnership with the UK military. They have accomplished numerous milestones in defence engineering and have provided essential defence capabilities to meet the requirements of the armed forces across land, sea, and air.
This job is at our client’s site in Bolton facility, one of the North West’s leading manufacturing sites for at least 25 years. The facility offers showers and bike racks and is near the motorway, with a petrol station outside. Amenities like an onsite canteen. All employees get training and development opportunities.

Role DetailsRole/Job Title: Validation Engineer - MHEV System
Work Location: UK, Gaydon
Mode of Working: Office based (5 days a week)The RoleA Validation Engineer for MHEV systems at JLR plays a pivotal role in ensuring the correct integration, verification, and validation mild-hybrid propulsion systems across vehicle programs. This includes hands-on testing, issue resolution, cross-functional engineering collaboration, and structured validation planning.Your Responsibilities

• Supporting resolution of Propulsion system issues
• Support vehicle Build/PIL to provide MHEV system technical support and problem resolution
• Support Vehicle/PIL level fault diagnosis relevant to ICE/MHEV powerpack.
• DVP Creation/ Test Case/ procedure and requirements writing.
• System definition and validation activities

Your ProfileEssential Skills / Knowledge / Experience

• Engineering knowledge of ICE/MHEV Propulsion systems/ integration experience
• Base overview of Hybrid & Electric Vehicle propulsion systems.
• A working knowledge of electrical Engineering and battery technology including system interactions.
• Powertrain System & Technical issue management experience
• Experience of working in Engineering facilities, rig environments and vehicle testing
• User of diagnostic/Data analysis tools; INCA/Canalyzer/Corvus/Matlab/picoscope/MDA
• Experienced in solving complex technical issues using a structured approach, using Six sigma or similar processes
• Experience applying a Systems Engineering approach
• Ability to build and manage multiple internal and external relationships working collaboratively across commodities, domains and functions
• A full UK Driving Licence/ JLR class 2 or equivalent
• JLR Class 3PG driving permit
• Knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Experience of JIRA

Desirable Skills / Knowledge / Experience

• A effective team player, actively develops and supports team members
• A clear communicator to ensure they can be effective withing the team.
• Well organised, highly driven, self-motivated and able to deliver with minimum supervision
• A positive, proactive and flexible attitude to adapt to changing work requirements and priorities, in order to meet deadlines
• Flexibility to work at different JLR sites as per programme requirements.
• Passionate about applying engineering principles and solving technical problems with a hands-on approach

£38ph | Outside IR35

Location: Near Andover

gap technical are proud to be representing a manufacturing business in their search for an experienced Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias) to support operations at their site near Andover

The Role

Reporting to the Site Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the manufacturing process by responding to breakdowns, carrying out planned maintenance, and driving continuous improvement across the site.

Key Responsibilities

• Respond promptly and effectively to equipment breakdowns, ensuring minimal downtime
• Carry out planned and preventative maintenance activities
• Fault-find efficiently using machine history, documentation, and diagnostics
• Take ownership of a nominated production area
• Identify, correct, and modify recurring machine faults
• Work closely with production teams to maintain strong working relationships
• Train operational staff in minor maintenance tasks and assist with major repairs
• Ensure all machinery is maintained to a high engineering standard
• Actively contribute to reducing downtime and improving engineering processes

About You

• Time-served engineering apprenticeship (preferred)

• Electrical bias with strong hands-on experience

• 2391 inspection and testing (must have)

• Proven experience with:

• 3 Phase Electrical Systems

• Motors, Drives, Safety Relays & PLC’S

• FMCG machinery

Background in FMCG manufacturing is advantageous but not essentialStrong communication skills with the ability to plan and organise workload effectivelyFlexible approach to shift patterns (days, nights, weekends)

What’s on Offer

• Outside IR35 contract
• Opportunity to work with a market-leading manufacturing business
• Varied and challenging role in a fast-paced environment

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Closing Date: 20/02/2026

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Systems Engineer (Tax Infrastructure & Legacy Specialist)

Location: Telford (Hybrid 2 days per month onsite)

Rate: £370-£420 per day Inside IR35

Clearance: SC Cleared (or eligible)

Duration: 6 Months (High likelihood of extension)

The Opportunity

We are seeking a seasoned Systems Engineer to join a mission-critical team responsible for the maintenance and evolution of the UKs national tax infrastructure. This is a role for a technical specialist who enjoys working on high-integrity, high-volume transaction systems that form the backbone of public sector finance.

You will be the Subject Matter Expert (SME) responsible for ensuring that massive data processing systems remain stable, efficient, and secure.

The Technical Stack

To be successful in this role, you must have a strong background in:

• CA Gen (Advantage:Gen / IEF): Extensive experience in design, development, and maintenance.
• Middleware: Proven expertise with Tuxedo.
• Databases: Strong Oracle and PL/SQL skills.
• Operating Systems: Proficient in Unix environments and shell scripting.

Key Responsibilities

• Systems Maintenance: Design and develop enhancements for core tax applications using PL/SQL and CA Gen.
• Batch Optimization: Lead batch-related improvement forums to reduce failures and optimize overnight run times.
• Environment Management: Manage complex “clone” activities, including restores, robotics coordination, and patch upgrades for testing environments.
• Incident Support: Provide technical troubleshooting for application performance and occasionally support live release activities.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work with Audit, Disaster Recovery, and Implementation teams to ensure the system meets all government standards.

If this role aligns with your skills and experience, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to be considered.

Our client, a leading independent Oil & Gas operator, based in Norwich, are currently seeking a Process Engineer to join their Operations Support Team, on a full time, permanent basis.

Reporting directly to the Optimisation and Rationalisation Manager, this position is part of a team responsible for delivering solutions to process engineering issues for our clients offshore assets.

In addition, there will be a responsibility to ensure compliance with company process performance standards and HSE legislations.

This role has some requirements to visit offshore as the business requires.

Key responsibilities include:

Actively participate in design safety reviews such as HAZOP, HAZID, LOPA studies etc.

Deliver suitably engineered responses to process design issues arising from the abovementioned design safety reviews.

Ensure process engineering solutions are in compliance with all health, safety, environmental

legislation and best practice. This requires a thorough knowledge of HSE acceptable standards, risk management tools and practical operational experience.

Delivery of projects including writing operating instructions, procedures, assisting with commissioning and working with other disciplines to achieve project execution via work packs.

Raise, process and close out Management of Change (MOC) proposals providing technical assurance to modifications.

When required, support operations in assessing day-to-day process safety related issues by reviewing isolations, risk assessments, drawings and procedural changes.

Responsible for recognising value adding opportunities in onshore and offshore production systems, initiating modifications and processing these through to completion.

Safety & Environmentally Critical Tasks / Personal Safety Tasks:

Hazardous Areas

Understand the nature of explosive atmospheres, how they are characterised and their impact on equipment specifications.

Performance Standards / COMAH

Understand the requirement for designing systems to specific safety performance standards and understand the purpose of COMAH reports and safety cases

Pressure Protection

Understand the options for preventing over (and under) pressure of process pipework and equipment, and the systems for disposal of waste hydrocarbons

Key Requirements Include:

Process Engineering minimum 5 years experience in a technical role within the Oil and Gas or Petrochemicals industry

Degree or equivalent in Process/Chemical Engineering

Desirable but not essential, Chartered Status with the IChemE

Ability to travel offshore - survival (BOSIET) and MIST certificate

Demonstrated level of Management of change knowledge

For further details, please forward a copy of your CV today!!

Todd Hayes Ltd is an equal opportunities employer. Due to the large number of applications we receive Im afraid we are unable to respond to everyone individually however your details will remain on file should another suitable opportunity become available moving forward.

If we can take your application further, we will of course be in touch.

Todd Hayes is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Todd Hayes Ltd

Duration: 6+ Months contractLocation: London/Edinburgh (Hybrid)
Role description:The ideal candidate ensures high availability and optimal performance of the DB2 subsystem. This role requires deep technical knowledge of SMP/E, z/OS internals, and third-party management tools like Broadcom (formerly CA) Platinum and Broadcom SYSVIEW.
Core Responsibilities:Installation & Maintenance: Use SMP/E to install, patch (PTFs), and upgrade DB2 subsystems.System Performance: Monitor and tune DB2 system parameters (ZPARMS), buffer pools, and EDM pools.Disaster Recovery: Design and implement backup and recovery strategies for the DB2 catalog and directory.Tooling Management: Install and maintain third-party products (e.g., Platinum, SYSVIEW for DB2) to assist in database management and monitoring.Security: Implement and manage DB2 security using RACF, ACF2, or Top Secret.
Key skills:The ideal candidate ensures high availability and optimal performance of the DB2 subsystem. This role requires deep technical knowledge of SMP/E, z/OS internals, and third-party management tools like Broadcom (formerly CA) Platinum and Broadcom SYSVIEW.Additional qualifications: Experiance in IMS installation and Production db2/ims DBA support

Security & Entrance Systems Installation Engineer
£40,000 (37.5 hour week)
North London

An international supplier of high security entry systems is currently going through a period of substantial growth and is, therefore, looking to expand its installation department. There are openings available for an additional Engineer, sitting in the installation team within the NorthLondon region.

The package on offer includes a basic salary of up to £40,000. With contracted hours of 37.5 per week, this works out at just shy of £21 per hour.

The successful Engineer(s) will be responsible for:

Installing a wide range of equipment including Portals, Pods, Revolving Doors, Speed Lanes, Turnstiles, Gates, Barriers, Access Control, and CCTV Systems
Electrical wiring
Adhering to industry health and safety guidelines
Providing customers with advice and identifying the best solution to their individual requirement

The successful Engineer(s) will:

Hold a clean driving licence
Hold a valid CSCS Card
Have electrical, mechanical, and electronic engineering experience
Have experience working on including Portals, Pods, Revolving Doors, Speed Lanes, Turnstiles, Gates, Barriers, Access Control, and CCTV Systems
Be willing to work outside of normal working hours
Be willing to travel to all UK regions
Have excellent verbal and written communication skills

In return, you will receive an excellent remuneration package which includes:

Basic Salary £35,000 - £40,000
5 hour working week
Weekday overtime paid at 1.5 for any hours above 7.5 per day including travel
Saturday overtime paid at 1.5
Sunday overtime paid at 2.0
Discretionary bonus
Company van
Power tools and hand tools
Meal allowance
28 days holiday, this is currently under review and may be increasing in the near future
Tool card and fuel card
Overnight allowance for occasional staying away
No call out rota
Expected earnings between £55,000 - £62,000
Death In service (3 x salary)
Healthshield plan (Cash back on opticians, dentists etc)

Please note, if your application is suitable, one of our consultants will call you within 5 working days. If you have not heard from us within this time, your application has unfortunately been unsuccessful, however we will keep your details on our talent management system to consider you for future opportunities

Guidant Global is proud to partner with a prestigious Ministry of Defence organisation in the UK. Our client is seeking an experienced Development and Production Test Engineer with a strong background in Electronic/Electrical engineering. In this crucial role, you will support the testing and diagnostics of electrical/electronic sub-systems and circuit cards during the production phase of the product lifecycle. Your expertise will be essential in providing technical support to the manufacturing test capability, ensuring that programme targets are met in terms of time, cost, and quality.

Key Responsibilities:You will collaborate with a small team of dedicated engineers in a dynamic, yet friendly and inclusive manufacturing environment, where you will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Provide technical support for manufacturing tests and diagnostics of weapon sub-systems at system and sub-system level.
• Deliver Test Engineering support from concept through to Production Readiness and operational release.
• Introduce and configure test facilities, ensuring compliance and producing specifications and operator instructions.
• Conduct testing and diagnose failures in electrical/electronic systems down to circuit card or component level.
• Implement corrective actions promptly to maintain production schedules and resolve technical issues.
• Represent Test Engineering at Defect Review Boards to drive timely resolution of quality notifications.

What do you need?:Essential:

• Minimum HNC level of Engineering qualifications or equivalent.
• Good understanding of digital and analogue electronic measurement and test principles, and fault diagnosis techniques, with demonstrable experience down to electronic component level.
• Awareness of electrical/electronic sub-system and system design, integration and test principles.
• Good verbal and written communication skills, including generation of test specifications, operator instructions and technical reports.
• Ability to plan and organise one’s work according to assigned priorities.

Advantageous:

• Knowledge of RF and Microwave technology at the subsystem level.
• Experience in operating manual and automated test equipment in an Electronics Manufacturing environment.
• CADMID product lifecycle for test equipment is desirable.
• Environmental testing would also be an advantage.
• High Voltage training/awareness.
• SAP Beneficial
• MS Office skills

Familiarity with core equipment:

• Digital multimeters (DMMs)
• Oscilloscopes
• Power supplies
• Counter timers
• Signal/function generators
• Current clamps

Additional desirable experience:

• Vector Network Analysers (VNAs)
• Spectrum analysers
• Waveguides
• RF power sensors

What happens now?Upon submission of your application, should it meet our selection criteria, you will be contacted via e-mail by one of our talent acquisition specialists to arrange a screening call. This telephone chat is structured to explore a series of questions aimed at matching your competencies and capabilities to the specific demands of the position. Please note, this screening is contingent upon the initial success of your application.
Security Clearance:British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenshipRestrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by our clients Security Team.
More about the role:For more than 70 years, our client has been in a strong partnership with the UK military. They have accomplished numerous milestones in defence engineering and have provided essential defence capabilities to meet the requirements of the armed forces across land, sea, and air.
This job is at our client’s site in Bolton facility, one of the North West’s leading manufacturing sites for at least 25 years. The facility offers showers and bike racks and is near the motorway, with a petrol station outside. Amenities like an onsite canteen. All employees get training and development opportunities.

Mechanical Project Manager Decarbonisation Programme (Live Hospital Site)
Location:West London
Employment Type:Contract (6 - 12 months)
Day rate:£400.00 a day CIS

About the Role

We are seeking an experiencedMechanical Project Managerto deliver key decarbonisation works across a major live hospital site in West London.

You will be working alongside a leading energy and engineering specialist known for delivering large-scale carbon-reduction projects, including mechanical upgrades, heat-pump systems, plant infrastructure and sustainable energy solutions.

This role offers exposure to major capital programmes, operational estates, and high-impact sustainability initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead full project lifecycle delivery of mechanical decarbonisation works within a live healthcare environment.
• Oversee installation and commissioning of mechanical systems, including pipework, heat-pump systems, plant upgrades and associated infrastructure.
• Manage contractors, engineers and specialist subcontractors on site.
• Ensure strict adherence to health and safety, hospital protocols, RAMS and compliance standards.
• Monitor progress against programme and budget, providing clear reporting to stakeholders.
• Maintain documentation, technical records and quality assurance throughout the project.

Ideal Experience

• Mechanical project delivery within healthcare, complex estates or large campus environments.
• Previous involvement in decarbonisation, sustainability or energy-efficiency projects.
• Proven end-to-end delivery capability, including installation, coordination and commissioning.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to lead delivery in live, safety-critical environments.

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Multi-Skilled Engineer (Electrical Bias) to join and engineering department in a modern, clean FMCG environment in Tewkesbury.

LOCATION: Tewkesbury Industrial Estate

PAY: £ 19.89/hr + OT of x1.25 above 40 hours

HOURS: Rotating shifts:
Week 1: Monday to Friday, 6am - 1.45pm and Saturday, 6am - finish.
Week 2: Monday to Friday, 1.45pm - 9.45pm.

DURATION: Temp to Perm after 12 weeks

What You Will Be Doing

• Respond to breakdowns across production and processing equipment
• Diagnose electrical and mechanical faults efficiently
• Carry out reactive and preventative maintenance (PPM)
• Repair, test and recommission machinery safely
• Work to strict Health & Safety standards
• Minimise downtime and support continuous improvement

What You Will Bring (Essential)

• Electrical bias (minimum 70/30 electrical to mechanical split)
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
• Experience working on high-speed / automated machinery
• Ability to work independently and under pressure
• Experience within an FMCG or fast-paced production environment

Qualifications:

• HNC/HND/HNCD Level 4/5 in Engineering (Electrical preferred)
• City & Guilds Level 4/5 Electrical Engineering
• Equivalent job-based engineering experience

What You Will Get

• Competitive pay increasing with experience
• Comprehensive training and development - build your leadership career
• Pension, holiday entitlement and staff-discounted dairy products
• Be part of a supportive, community-focused team at the heart of sustainable operations
• Shopping Discounts
• Additional benefits after 12 weeks in the role

Apply now to be a part of a successful and rapidly expanding operation, that puts their employees at it’s centre.

Whiteley (Hybrid) – SC Required – Initial 6 month contract (Inside IR35) About the Opportunity We are recruiting on behalf of a technology organisation that specialises in the research, design, and development of advanced wireless and critical RF communication systems used in mission-critical environments including defence, uncrewed and autonomous systems, government, and broadcast. They are seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to join their team working on a varied pipeline of technically challenging projects. The successful candidate will develop software for sophisticated communication products that deliver secure, reliable, long-range data transmission, collaborating closely with hardware, RF, and systems engineers and contributing across the full product lifecycle. Key Responsibilities * Design, develop, and maintain embedded software for advanced wireless communication products. * Program primarily in C++ for embedded applications. * Develop lower-level functionality in C, including Linux kernel and device driver work where required. * Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including hardware, RF, and systems engineers. * Support integration, testing, and debugging on real hardware platforms. * Contribute to the full product lifecycle, from concept through to deployment. * Participate in continuous improvement and innovation across new and existing technologies. Skills and Experience Essential: * Strong experience in embedded software development using C++. * Solid understanding of embedded systems and real-time considerations. * Experience working in Linux-based environments. * Ability to debug complex issues across software and hardware interfaces. * A practical, problem-solving mindset with a willingness to engage hands-on with hardware. Desirable * Digital Signal Processing (DSP) experience. * Experience with VHDL or FPGA development. * Familiarity with Linux kernel development and device drivers. * Knowledge of RF or communications systems

Salary: £28,000 - £30,000
Location: Fully remote (quarterly meet-ups - fully expensed)

Are you an ambitious Service Desk Analyst looking to accelerate your technical career in enterprise backup and data protection? This fully remote Service Desk Analyst opportunity offers hands-on exposure to cutting-edge backup and DR technologies, structured progression, and significant investment in training. If you’re professional, eager to learn, and see this Service Desk Analyst role as a genuine opportunity to build niche technical expertise, this could be the ideal next step.

As a Service Desk Analyst you will:

• Log calls in line with ITIL practices (Incidents, Change, Service Requests)
• Allocate and update tickets appropriately
• Perform first-line triage and first-line fixes
• Respond to incoming calls and emails professionally
• Implement basic changes
• Monitor systems for alerts and take appropriate action
• Monitor application mailboxes
• Process service requests
• Produce and maintain internal and external reports
• Carry out basic application administration (Rubrik, Druva, Zerto, Commvault)

Requirements:

• 1-2 years’ experience in a technical support or service desk environment (or relevant placement year)
• Basic technical background with a strong desire to develop
• Professional communication skills (written and verbal)
• Understanding or awareness of ITIL processes
• Interest or exposure to backup and DR technologies (Rubrik, Druva, Zerto, Commvault, NetBackup advantageous)
• Familiarity with VMware (vCenter, ESX, VDS, NSX) beneficial
• Exposure to Azure and/or AWS advantageous
• Basic Scripting/automation knowledge (PowerShell desirable)
• Strong documentation skills
• Positive attitude towards training and development
• Able to work independently in a fully remote environment

Apply today to speak with VIQU in confidence or contact Belle Hegarty.
Know someone exceptional for this Service Desk Analyst position? Refer them and receive up to £1,000 if successful (terms apply).

Database Administrator (DBA)
Location: Telford
Clearance: Active SC Clearance is essential for this role
Duration: 6 months
Hybrid: 2 days per week in the office

Hiring for an seeking an experienced Database Administrator (DBA) to join a secure data environment within Platform Services. You will be responsible for the performance, integrity, availability, and security of enterprise database systems supporting critical services. This is a hands-on DBA role within a highly secure, delivery-focused environment.

Responsibilities include:

Install, configure and maintain DBMS platforms
Monitor performance and optimise database operations
Troubleshoot and resolve database incidents
Manage backups and recovery processes
Implement and maintain database security controls
Manage user access, roles and privileges
Design and optimise database structures and queries
Perform performance tuning and capacity planning
Define and enforce data standards and best practice
Provide technical support and guidance
Produce documentation and performance reports

Skills & Experience
Proven experience as a Database Administrator
Strong knowledge of Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL or similar
Experience in performance tuning, backup & recovery, and database security

Please apply for immediate interview!

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Software Developer - IDMS - Tax - Contract
Telford - 2 days per month onsite
6-month Contract
SC Clearance is required for this role

Hiring for an experienced Software Developer / Engineer to join the Tax Admin team, supporting critical enterprise tax systems. This role requires strong technical expertise across legacy and client-server technologies, with a focus on stability, enhancement, and continuous improvement of live services.

Responsibilities include:
Design, develop and maintain PL/SQL and CA Gen applications
Support deployment activities and Implementation Management
Manage clone activities including restores, robotics coordination, testing, and
patch upgrades
Troubleshoot performance issues and provide technical support
Collaborate across incident, problem, and continuous improvement forums
Participate in code reviews and promote engineering best practice
Drive batch performance improvements and reduce failure rates
Support audit and Disaster Recovery requirements
Provide occasional out-of-hours support for batch failures and live releases

Skills & Experience
Strong experience with CA Gen, Tuxedo, Oracle, PL/SQL, and Unix
Experience supporting large-scale enterprise applications
Ability to work collaboratively across technical and stakeholder teams
Strong problem-solving and communication skills

Please apply for immediate interview!

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Product Manager - Systems Engineer

+6 months +
+Hybrid working in Reading

+SC cleared role

• 83 ph

+Inside IR35

We are looking for an experienced Product Manager - Systems Engineer to lead the delivery and evolution of digital engineering capabilities that support the Safety pillar across the enterprise.

This role focuses on enabling model-based safety engineering and embedding Safety into the Digital Thread - replacing document-centric approaches with authoritative models that provide end-to-end traceability from safety objectives and requirements through architecture, analysis, verification, and compliance evidence.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver and continuously improve Safety toolchains (FHA, FMEA/FMECAs, FTA, STPA, safety requirements, safety case tooling, configuration/change control, V&V orchestration)
• Define Safety reference architectures and technical baselines
• Ensure full Digital Thread integration and traceability across requirements, models, test, and assurance evidence
• Establish governance, data standards, and model-based best practices
• Engage stakeholders, suppliers, and engineering teams to drive adoption and alignment
• Support regulatory compliance (e.g. ARP4754A, ARP4761A, DO-178C/DO-254, IEC 61508, ISO 26262, MIL-STD-882E as applicable)

Essential Experience

• Degree in Systems, Safety, Aerospace, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or similar
• 10+ years’ experience in safety-critical, regulated environments (Aerospace/Defence preferred)
• Strong understanding of hazard analysis, risk assessment (ALARP), DAL/ASIL, verification & validation, and safety cases
• Experience with model-based safety engineering and integrated digital toolchains (e.g. DOORS NG, safety case platforms)
• Proven stakeholder, supplier, and delivery management capability
• Security clearance (or eligibility) required

This is a key role driving the transformation to model-centric safety engineering within a complex, regulated enterprise environment.

Location: Worcester area (fully onsite)

Duration: 6 month initial contract

Rate: 78ph LTD (Outside IR35)

Due to the nature of the role, candidates must hold active DV clearance.

Role details:

Our client, a leading defence and security company, are looking for DV cleared Data Engineers to join their team on a contract basis. This is a fully onsite role with the option of compressed hours.

This role requires strong expertise in building and managing data pipelines using the Elastic Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana) and Apache NiFi. The successful candidate will design, implement, and maintain scalable, secure data solutions, ensuring compliance with strict security standards and regulations.

Responsibilities not limited to:

• Design, develop, and maintain secure and scalable data pipelines using the Elastic Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana) and Apache NiFi.
• Implement data ingestion, transformation, and integration processes, ensuring data quality and security.
• Collaborate with data architects and security teams to ensure compliance with security policies and data governance standards.
• Manage and monitor large-scale data flows in real-time, ensuring system performance, reliability, and data integrity.
• Develop robust data models to support analytics and reporting within secure environments.
• Perform troubleshooting, debugging, and performance tuning of data pipelines and the Elastic Stack.
• Build dashboards and visualizations in Kibana to enable data-driven decision-making.
• Ensure high availability and disaster recovery for data systems, implementing appropriate backup and replication strategies.
• Document data architecture, workflows, and security protocols to ensure smooth operational handover and audit readiness.

Interested? Apply today via the link provided!

We are seeking an experienced Senior SAN Engineer to support and deliver enterprise storage infrastructure using Dell EMC, Pure Storage, Cisco, Brocade, and HPE technologies.

Office base locations available: London, Birmingham, Sheffield, Edinburgh

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and support high-availability SAN environments
• Administer, monitor, and troubleshoot enterprise storage platforms
• Lead storage and SAN migration projects
• Provide 3rd-level SAN support and root cause analysis
• Work closely with network, server, and application teams

To apply you should have the following skills & experience:

• 7+ years’ SAN engineering experience
• Strong hands-on expertise with Dell VMAX/PowerMax, Pure, and HPE
• Cisco & Brocade SAN Switches (VSANs, ISLs, NPIV, Logical Fabrics)
• SAN protocols: FC, iSCSI, FCoE
• Storage migration tools (eg Cirrus or equivalent)
• Experience with SRDF, TimeFinder, Unisphere, SYMCLI, DCNM, Brocade BNA
• Automation/Scripting (Python) desirable
• Certifications (Desirable) - Dell EMC, Pure Storage, Cisco CCNP, HPE ASE

This is an umbrella contract, the role is Inside IR35

Interviews ASAP, start in February/March 2026.

Deployment Build Engineer - Inside IR35

VIQU IT has a customer who are looking for a Deployment Build Engineer to join their on-site technical team, focusing primarily on the deployment and preparation of laptops for end users.

This role is hands-on and would suit someone who enjoys building, configuring, and rolling out devices in a fast-paced environment.

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that all laptops are built to specification, fully tested, and ready for deployment to staff across the organisation.

You’ll work closely with IT operations and logistics teams to make sure equipment is delivered efficiently and to a high standard.

Responsibilities include:

• Building, configuring, and deploying laptops and other devices
• Using Intune, SCCM, and Autopilot to manage and deploy equipment
• Managing and tracking laptops through the build and delivery process
• Creating and maintaining documentation for deployment procedures
• Troubleshooting and resolving build or deployment issues
• Working closely with the wider team to improve processes and ensure consistency

Requirements:

• Proven experience with device deployment and laptop builds
• Good working knowledge of Intune, SCCM, and Autopilot
• Previous experience in a logistics or warehouse environment
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Able to produce clear documentation and follow processes accurately
• Confident working independently and as part of a team
• Must be available to work on-site five days a week

The Deployment Build Engineer will be required to work onsite 5 days a week.

Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or reach out to Phoebe Thompson via the VIQU IT website.

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625 a day (Inside IR35)
6 Months
Hybrid (1 day onsite)

Currently seeking an experienced Microsoft 365 Engineer to support and maintain its enterprise Microsoft 365 platform during a period of significant transformation across the Digital Workplace. This role sits within IT Services and will provide business-as-usual 2nd and 3rd line support across core Microsoft 365 services, while also contributing to key strategic initiatives including the rollout of Microsoft 365 Copilot, the transition from Zoom to Microsoft Teams, and ongoing governance and support of the Power Platform.This is a hands-on operational and engineering role within a large, complex Microsoft 365 environment. We are looking for a contractor with strong hands-on Microsoft 365 engineering and operational support experience in enterprise-scale environments.

Essential:

• Proven experience working as a Microsoft 365 Engineer in a large or complex organisation
• Strong hands-on experience supporting and administering core Microsoft 365 services, including Teams, SharePoint Online, OneDrive for Business, and Exchange Online
• Strong troubleshooting and 2nd/3rd line support experience across Microsoft 365 services
• Experience of working in complex environments
• Experience supporting collaboration platform migrations (e.g., Zoom to Teams, tenant migrations, or similar)
• Experience administering and supporting Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate), including governance and environment management
• Experience configuring and maintaining Microsoft 365 tenant settings
• Experience working in operational support roles alongside project delivery
• Strong documentation and knowledge transfer capabilities

Highly desirable:

• Experience supporting or enabling Microsoft 365 Copilot
• Experience working in Higher Education, Public Sector, or similarly complex organisations
• Experience with Entra ID (Azure AD), identity and access management, and integration with Microsoft 365
• Understanding of Microsoft 365 security and compliance capabilities
• Experience supporting Teams telephony, meetings, and collaboration optimisation
• Relevant Microsoft certifications (e.g., MS-700, MS-100/101, or equivalent)

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