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Senior FPGA Design Engineer
Sanderson Government and Defence
Derby
In office
Senior
Private salary
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

The suitable applicant will meet the following minimum requirements:

  • A thorough understanding of FPGA concepts and hardware design.
  • Proficiency in VHDL design toolsets and verification suites.
  • Experience of developing complex FPGA architectures and design solutions.
  • Requirements capture and development
  • Conduct FPGA synthesis, place and route, and timing closure to meet performance targets.
  • Developing supporting software to maximise the efficiency of the FPGA design lifecycle, e.g. test scripts.
  • Troubleshoot and debug FPGA designs, identifying and resolving issues in a demanding environment.

It will be beneficial if you meet any or all the following additional requirements:

  • Experience with version control e.g. Git/SVN
  • Experience with tool chain scripting e.g. tcl/python.

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Repairs Engineer - Gas Turbines
Rullion Limited
Warwick
In office
Junior - Mid
£41/hour - £43/hour
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Rullion are looking to recruit for the below role:

  • Repairs Engineer
  • ASAP Start
  • Duration - Initially 6 months Rolling contract
  • Inside IR35
  • £41-43 Per hour
  • Location - Warwick UK.
  • Site based Mainly.
  • Full and Part Time Hours depending on flexiblility

Our client an exciting opportunity within the Global Repair Network Team working closely with our external network of MROCs (Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul Centre’s) and authorized Repair Vendors.

The Repair Engineer (FTC) role within the Repair Network Engineering Team will play a key part in supporting the existing global capability within the Global Repair Network Team as well as future capability developments.

Job Description.

  • Support component repair development activities.
  • Assess, investigate and sentence non-conforming components.
  • Support repair scheme amendment/writing and technical variances.
  • Support implementation of improvements & technical solutions (internally & externally).
  • Represent engineering in the wider community during reviews and discussions.
  • Maintain regulatory compliance per company, national and international standards.
  • Possible travel to MROCs & repair vendors to support engineering activities.

Your profile

  • Engineering degree in a Mechanical, Materials or Manufacturing discipline. Alternatively, an acceptable level of academic and practical experience

  • Preferably have some knowledge of gas turbines and/or industrial equipment along with repair / manufacturing techniques.

  • Ability to understand component definition drawings and relate to the design intent in the engine assembly.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English are required.

  • You will be able to interact at different levels and be a flexible self-starter.

  • Be a team player and work with a wide range of people (both internal and external).

  • Demonstrate ability to self-manage priorities within the team’s objectives to achieve expectations.

  • Preferably have some experience in a customer facing environment with a proven record of delivering technical solutions and improvements is advantageous.

If available please submit CV and a member of the team will be in touch

Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.

Electrician/Warden Call Engineer
Jark - Stevenage
Stevenage
In office
Junior - Mid
Private salary
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Jark Stevenage are urgently recruiting for a Electrician/Warden call engineer with Immediate start!

We are looking for a responsible, self-motivated and hardworking Electrician/Warden Call Engineer to join this dynamic, growing Stevenage organisation.

Work will involve the installation, maintenance and servicing of their client warden call systems, door entry, smoke detection and access control systems.
Headquarters are located in Stevenage, with a client base throughout the south east of England, East Midlands and up to Hampshire area. Majority of our clientele is also based in London. There may be requirements to travel to other geographic areas of the UK so adaptability is a key requirement of the position.

40 hours per week. Working hours between 9 - 5:30pm with half hour unpaid lunch. We expect the engineer to be at his first job for 9am.
Occasional overtime will be an expected requirement
Out of hours paid on call. Rota to be confirmed

Benefits include:
Attractive and competitive annual salary.
28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
Company Pension Scheme.
Company Van + Tools supplied.
Company Uniform and PPE provided.
Free Eye tests

Essential Skills and Experience:
Experienced installing and Maintaining Warden Call/ Nurse Call/ Door Entry/ Access Control & residential smoke detection Systems that include: Tynetec, Tunstall, Neon, KMS and PAC, Aico smoke detection systems.
The ability to diagnose, fault find and solve technical problems relating to warden control systems.
Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces that include property lofts and outside spaces.
Experience of working in residential and communal properties.
A clear and polite communicator with exemplary customer service skills.
A full, clean driving license is an essential requirement for the role.
Clean transferable DBS check (if the successful candidate is not in current possession of this, the company can arrange for a new DBS check)

Desired Skills and Experience:
Electrical qualification and experience

If you are looking for a new and exciting career opportunity that both challenges and rewards, please apply!!

Please do not apply if you are a student as this is a full time role

Due to the amount of CVs we receive we cant always respond to all applicants so if you haven’t heard back from me within 7 working days then your application will of been unsuccessful

Skills Required

Essential Skills and Experience:
Experienced installing and Maintaining Warden Call/ Nurse Call/ Door Entry/ Access Control & residential smoke detection Systems that include: Tynetec, Tunstall, Neon, KMS and PAC, Aico smoke detection systems.
The ability to diagnose, fault find and solve technical problems relating to warden control systems.
Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces that include property lofts and outside spaces.
Experience of working in residential and communal properties.
A clear and polite communicator with exemplary customer service skills.
A full, clean driving license is an essential requirement for the role.
Clean transferable DBS check (if the successful candidate is not in current possession of this, the company can arrange for a new DBS check)

Qualifications Required

Electrical qualification and experience

Keywords

Electrician
Call systems
Door entry
Smoke detection
Access control systems

Bus and Coach Engineer
IntSol Recruitment
Weybridge
In office
Mid
£22/hour
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

We are recruiting 2 qualified Bus & Coach Engineers (PCV Engineers) to join a busy engineering team. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced vehicle engineers looking for stable, full-time work within a professional workshop environment.

The successful candidates will have a minimum of 2 years experience working as a PCV Engineer and will play a key role in maintaining and servicing a fleet of buses to the highest safety and operational standards.

Position: Bus & Coach Engineer / PCV Engineer
Reporting to: Assistant Engineering Manager
Shift Pattern: 4 on / 4 off rota
Hours:

  • 12:00 00:00 or
  • 18:00 06:00

Average of 42 hours per week over 5 days

Pay:

  • £22.55 per hour
  • Enhanced night rate: Additional £5.00 per hour between 00:00 06:00

Key Responsibilities

  • Carry out daily maintenance on a fleet of buses and coaches
  • Complete vehicle inspections and safety checks
  • Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults
  • Undertake repairs and defect rectification
  • Prepare and present vehicles for annual MOT testing
  • Attend roadside breakdowns and carry out necessary repairs
  • Perform general servicing and preventative maintenance
  • Ensure running defects are identified and corrected promptly
  • Work effectively within a busy workshop environment

Candidate Requirements

  • Minimum 2 years experience as a PCV / Bus & Coach Engineer
  • Proven experience in vehicle inspections, diagnostics, and repairs
  • Ability to work independently and as part of an engineering team
  • Comfortable working a 4 on / 4 off shift rota, including night shifts
  • Able to work under pressure in a fast-paced workshop setting

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Bus & Coach Engineer or PCV Technician seeking long-term, well-paid shift work with enhanced night rates and a structured rota.

Tooling Engineer
JAM Recruitment Ltd
Normanton
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
£35/hour - £40/hour
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Join a world-renowned aerospace and defence organisation as a Tooling Engineer in Gloucester on a hybrid basis

Due to a drive for greater success, this advanced manufacturing business is currently searching for Tooling Engineer to add to their talented, hardworking team in Gloucester on an initial 3-6 months contract. Striving for innovation and creativity you can ensure no two days will be the same.

The rate per hour: £35.00 - £40.00 per hour inside IR35 / umbrella

The role:

As the Tooling Engineer, you will be accountable for designing, developing and managing the manufacturing / commissioning of the tooling - to ensure on-time, high-quality products. Your expertise in engineering principles and tooling design will directly contribute to this project.
Key Responsibilities:

* Design and develop advanced tooling solutions to support manufacturing processes, ensuring optimal performance and reliability
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify tooling needs and integrate solutions seamlessly into production workflows
* Conduct tooling feasibility studies, cost analysis, and performance evaluations to drive continuous improvement initiatives
* Utilize CAD software to create detailed designs and specifications for tooling components
* Train and mentor production staff on proper tooling usage and maintenance procedures
* Evaluate and integrate new technologies that can streamline processes and improve overall productivity

Requirements
* Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., Catia) and engineering analysis tools
* Strong understanding of materials and their properties related to tooling applications
* Ability to analyze complex engineering problems and develop effective solutions
* Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies
* Deep expertise in tooling design and manufacturing
* Experience with advanced manufacturing technologies, such as additive manufacturing and automation could be an advantage
* Excellent problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to challenges
* Industrial background

Background

This is an exciting opportunity to work for a global business that has developed a strategy of working closely with its contingent workforce. Within the role, you can expect to:

Work on complex, cutting-edge projects
Achieve a work/life balance
Develop your skills

APPLY NOW

If this sounds like the role for you, we’d love to hear from you! Send your CV to Stella today!

Embedded Ada Software Engineer
Certain Advantage
Bristol
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
£68/hour
RECENTLY POSTED

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bristol is currently looking to recruit 2x Embedded ADA Software Engineer subcontractors on an initial 12 month contract. The role will likely be required to be onsite, but it can be worked on a 4-day week basis.

Essential - ADA, Background in safety critical software.
Desirable - Linux, Doors, Dimensions, UML, Mascot etc.

Contract Duration: 12 Months initially and then ongoing.
Hourly Rate: £68.00ph (Umbrella).
Overtime rate: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at time and a quarter

Embedded ADA Software Engineer Job Description:

We work on technology that is at the forefront of European missile system design, delivering safe, secure, and reliable products to our customers.
The System software department covers all aspects of command and control software (C2) for both land and maritime missile systems.
We are expanding the Sea Viper and Sea Ceptor missile C2 team for the development of the next generation of advanced maritime air defence systems.
Responsibilities:
We work across the entire software engineering lifecycle, from discussing requirement change with the Systems team, all the way to being involved with qualification and software releases.

Skillset/experience required:
Essentials:
Experienced in Ada
Solid background in Safety critical SW from Def, aero, rail, nuclear or medical sectors.
The development is Safety critical, so a high standard of coding, process & documentation is required.

Good to have:
Formal design methods and tools: Doors, Dimensions, Rhapsody/UML/SysML/Mascot
Experience in developing Linux and networking applications.

VCF Architect/Consultant
Church International Ltd.
England
Remote or hybrid
Mid - Senior
Private salary
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

We are seeking VMware VCF Architects/Consultants to join our client on a contract basis.

Our client is one of the most certified independent VMware specialists in the UK, regularly delivering cutting-edge solutions across public and private sector organisations. They are consistently in need of VMware expertise for a range of projects, with contract durations ranging from 20 days to 12 months, depending on project demand and specialist skill sets.

The client has ongoing requirements for skilled consultants across the entire UK.

Key skills

  • VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF 5 or VCF 9) - architecture, deployment, life cycle management
  • VMware Aria (Operations/Automation/Suite)
  • VMware NSX - design, implementation, security, networking
  • SDDC architecture and platform design
  • Integration across compute, storage, networking, and automation layers

What you’ll do

  • Architect scalable, secure VMware Cloud Foundation platforms
  • Lead design decisions and provide technical direction
  • Deliver end-to-end VMware VCF implementations and upgrades
  • Work closely with technical teams and stakeholders to deliver robust platforms
  • Support automation, life cycle management, and operational best practice

Interested, intrigued, or want to find out more? Apply today so that we can start a conversation or call

Building Services Engineer
Johnson Matthey Plc
Royston
In office
Mid - Senior
Private salary
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Job title: Building Services Engineer

Location: Royston, Hertfordshire, UK (site-based role)

This role is a 12-month fixed term contract.

World-changing careers, enabled by Johnson Matthey. With more than 200 years history, join us and help to accelerate the transition to net-zero! As a Building Services Engineer, you’ll contribute to JM’s mission as a world leader in sustainable technology, transforming energy and reducing carbon emissions for a cleaner, brighter future.

We are seeking a skilled and reliable Building Services Engineer who will be responsible for performing routine inspections, troubleshooting issues, and carrying out repairs or preventative maintenance on HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and other facility systems. The goal is to ensure the building operates smoothly, meets safety standards, and remains in good working condition to support the needs of tenants, staff, or visitors.

The role:

As a Building Services Engineer, you will help drive our goals by:

  • Assist with the overall management of building services assets and systems across the business
  • Hands on maintenance of buildings services plant/equipment to reduce downtime, managing 3rd parties and contractors
  • Coordinate both specialist and trade (mechanical, electrical, civil etc) contractors to execute work packages on Building Services equipment
  • Management of general building structures repairs/maintenance
  • Lead small projects in relation to building services improvements & installations
  • Subject matter expert and point of contact for Building Services
  • Owner of building services assets across site
  • Exercise discretion in operational decisions such as sequencing of works, site logistics, contractor
    coordination, and issue resolution on-site.
  • Escalate major strategic decisions or deviations from budget/schedule to senior leadership but retains
    autonomy over daily site-level operational decisions.

Key skills that will help you succeed in this role:

  • Experience working on HVAC, AHU’s or Air Conditioning Systems
  • Experienced working with permitting systems
  • Ability to work with and manage of 3rd Parties and external contractors

Even if you only match some of the skills, we’d love to hear from you to discuss further!

What we offer:

We make sure salaries are fair, competitive and aligned to individual roles, experience and responsibilities. We are also supportive of hybrid and flexible working and where applicable, offer life, medical and other benefits that support our employees’ financial and physical wellbeing, such as

  • Retirement savings
  • Share plans
  • Saving accounts
  • House saving funds
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Commuter allowances and loans
  • Medical plans / health assessments
  • Fitness discounts

Ready to make a meaningful impact on your career and the environment? Join us and help shape a sustainable future while advancing your career!

At JM, inclusivity is central to our values. We create an environment where everyone can thrive, embracing diverse perspectives to tackle challenges and ensure all colleagues feel valued and connected.

For any queries or accessibility requirements, please contact . We will work with you to make suitable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All conversations are confidential, and your feedback is welcome to help us provide an accessible and positive recruitment experience.

Closing date for applications: This job advertisement will be posted for a minimum of 2 weeks, early application is advised.

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To submit your application, please click the “Apply” button online.

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For more information about how your personal data is used please view our privacy notice: Johnson Matthey Privacy Notice . By applying for this role and creating an account you are agreeing to the notice.

Johnson Matthey Plc is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.

IT Technician (Bristol or Bridgewater)
Rullion Ltd
Gloucester
In office
Junior - Mid
Private salary
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

We are looking for an IT Support Technician to join the IT group of a major client, supporting day-to-day IT activities and ensuring seamless service for users. You’ll be part of a collaborative IT team of 10 (including 7 technicians), providing front-line technical assistance and working closely with colleagues in the UK and France.

This role is an excellent opportunity for someone with a solid grounding in IT support, strong communication skills, and a proactive approach to solving problems.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide desktop support and troubleshooting for users across the organisation
  • Ensure user identities and authorisations are correctly managed
  • Deploy, configure, and maintain workstations, computers, telephones, and IT equipment.
  • Provide access to applications, shared networks, and SharePoint sites.
  • Manage and resolve level 1 incidents, escalating to level 2 support in France when necessary.
  • Administer Active Directory (user and computer scope).
  • Maintain and update the IT asset inventory.
  • Document and update IT procedures for both technicians and end users.
  • Collaborate with other IT colleagues to ensure high-quality user support and service continuity.

Key Requirements

  • Strong knowledge of Windows 10/11, MS Office 365, and troubleshooting.
  • Basic understanding of networking, systems administration, and Active Directory.
  • Familiarity with collaborative tools such as shared networks and SharePoint.
  • Experience with CAD software is an advantage.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks, work independently, and take initiative.
  • Previous experience in Tech Bar / desktop support environments desirable.

Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.

Junior Applications Engineer
PureKat Consultancy
Haverhill
In office
Junior
£14/hour - £14/hour
RECENTLY POSTED

Do you have an interest in materials testing, coatings, or analytical laboratory equipment?

Job Title: Junior Applications Engineer

Location: Haverhill, Suffolk

Hours: Monday - Thursday (8.30am - 5pm) Friday (8:30am - 2:00pm)

Salary: £14 - £14.50

Contract Type: Full time, Temp to Perm for right person

Our client based in Haverhill, Suffolk is seeking a Junior Applications Engineer

As Junior Applications Engineer your duties will include:

* Operating and maintaining laboratory and analytical equipment

* Preparing chemical solutions and assisting with laboratory testing procedures

* Testing, evaluating and processing coatings for a wide range of engineering applications

* Preparing documentation and recording results

An ideal candidate for the Junior Applications Engineer will have:

* A background in Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Design or a related field

* Knowledge of analytical laboratory equipment (advantageous but not essential)

* Practical skills such as basic tooling or paint spraying (desirable)

Ideally you will have experience within a similar position. Interviews will take place in Haverhill, Suffolk following a registration process by PureKat Consultancy Ltd. If we have not responded to your application within 3-5 days, unfortunately you have not been successful on this occasion, but please feel free to contact us for other opportunities. PureKat Consultancy is acting as an Employment Business for this permanent vacancy

Principal Systems Engineer
Morson Edge
Edinburgh
In office
Senior
£65/hour - £70/hour
RECENTLY POSTED

Location: Edinburgh or Newcastle

Duration: 12 months

Rate: £70 per hour Umbrella

SC Clearance Required

We are seeking Systems Engineers to contribute to the continued development of an in-service radar system, by supporting the planning and analysis of radar trials (rig-based and flight trials).

Key Responsibilities

  • Work with large datasets from rig and flight trials and use analytical techniques to evaluate radar performance against requirements and raise Systems Problem Reports (SPR) for detailed investigation.
  • Apply signal processing, image processing, and object classification techniques to extract actionable insights.
  • Investigate system anomalies using real trial data, ensuring performance meets specifications.
  • Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to develop and prototype cutting-edge defence solutions.
  • Contribute to System Verification & Validation (V&V) activities as part of the continuous development / enhancement of the Radar System.

Proven Ability / Key Skills

  • Strong proven ability with MATLAB, particularly for use in analysis of large data sets.
  • Full V-model lifecycle knowledge, with an emphasis on the middle to right side (implementation, integration, testing, and V&V).
  • Previous proven ability within a similar industry and supporting engineering tests / trials and processing of large data sets.
  • Proven ability in safety-critical systems.
  • Understanding of radar or complex sensor systems would be beneficial.

Additional

Please note, due to the sensitive nature of the project involved all applicants must be capable of gaining a UK MOD Security Clearance to SC level.

Embedded Ada Software Engineer
Line Up Aviation
Gloucester
In office
Mid - Senior
£65/hour
RECENTLY POSTED

An opportunity has arisen with my client for a Embedded Ada Software Engineer to join them on an initial 12 -month contract. As the Embedded Ada Software Engineer you will work across the entire software engineering lifecycle, from discussing requirement change with the Systems team, all the way to being involved with qualification and software releases.

Role: Embedded Ada Software Engineer
Pay: 68 per hour via Umbrella Company
Location: Bristol
Contract: 12 Months
Hours: Monday - Friday, 37 hours per week
Security Clearance: Security Clearnce to start, UK Eyes only project

Responsibilites

  • Develop and maintain safety-critical command and control (C2) software for advanced maritime and land-based missile systems, ensuring compliance with rigorous industry and defence standards.
  • Collaborate with Systems Engineering teams to review, analyse, and implement evolving system requirements throughout the full software development lifecycle.
  • Design, code, test, and verify Ada-based software solutions, maintaining high standards of quality, documentation, and traceability in a safety-critical environment.
  • Support software qualification, validation, and release activities, including integration testing and compliance with safety and security regulations.
  • Apply formal design methodologies and tools (e.g., DOORS, UML/SysML, Rhapsody, Dimensions) to ensure structured development, configuration control, and full requirements traceability.

Essential Experience

  • Solid background in Safety critical SW from Def, aero, rail, nuclear or medical sectors.
  • The development is Safety critical, so a high standard of coding, process & documentation is required.
  • Formal design methods and tools: Doors, Dimensions, Rhapsody/UML/SysML/Mascot
  • Experience in developing Linux and networking applications.

If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please send your updated CV to: Natalie Dalkin at Line Up Aviation
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Rust Developer
Intec Select Ltd
London
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
£800/day - £850/day
RECENTLY POSTED

Rust Developer Contract 850/day Outside IR35

Role Overview:
A leading technology-driven trading firm is looking for a Rust Developer to join their high-performance engineering team. You will play a key role in designing, building, and maintaining low-latency, mission-critical trading systems.

The role offers the opportunity to work on complex problems, optimise algorithms for speed and efficiency, and contribute directly to the architecture of next-generation trading platforms. This is a fast-paced, intellectually challenging environment where your work has a visible impact on the business.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and maintain high-performance trading applications using Rust.
  • Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code.
  • Collaborate closely with engineers, quants, and operations teams to deliver reliable solutions.
  • Contribute to system design and architecture, ensuring scalability and efficiency.
  • Optimize applications for low latency, concurrency, and high throughput.

Responsibilities and Requirements:

  • Proven experience in Rust development.
  • Strong knowledge of system programming, performance tuning, and multithreading.
  • Experience with networking, concurrency, and low-latency systems.
  • Familiarity with financial/trading systems is a plus but not essential.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Contract Details:

  • 850 p/d Outside IR35
  • Hybrid working patterns
  • 6 Months Contract

Rust Developer Contract 850/day Outside IR35

Senior Infrastructure Engineer
Hays Technology
Didcot
Hybrid
Senior
£450/day
RECENTLY POSTED

450 Per Day, Inside IR35
6-Month Contract
Didcot, Oxfordshire

Your new company
We’re supporting a nationally significant scientific research organisation recognised for delivering some of the most advanced and high-impact projects in the UK. Their digital platforms underpin cutting-edge experiments, secure collaboration and large scale data processing, and they rely on a modern, resilient infrastructure estate to keep these environments running safely and efficiently. As part of their ongoing investment in core services, they are seeking an experienced Senior Infrastructure Engineer to maintain, support and enhance their Microsoft 365, server, storage and authentication systems. This is a place where your technical expertise will directly contribute to work used across the UK science and innovation landscape.

Your new role
You’ll take responsibility for the hands-on support and maintenance of both on-premise and cloud-based infrastructure. Most of your time will be spent supporting Microsoft 365 and Active Directory services, ensuring user access, directory health, security controls and core collaboration tools remain stable and well maintained. Alongside this, you’ll manage servers and virtual environments, resolve issues within the estate, and ensure systems are configured, patched and performing reliably. You’ll be the person teams turn to when complex IT problems arise, using your experience to troubleshoot effectively, diagnose root causes and deliver practical solutions that keep systems running smoothly. You’ll maintain documentation, support certificate and authentication services, contribute to monitoring and BAU operations, and help enforce security and backup standards across the environment. Close collaboration with other technical teams will be key in ensuring that infrastructure services meet the needs of users across the organisation. This is a hands-on engineering role, ideal for someone who takes pride in stability, reliability and technical problem-solving within a busy, mission-critical environment.

What you’ll need to succeed
You will bring strong, practical experience gained over several years working in IT infrastructure, with a solid understanding of Microsoft 365, Exchange Online and Active Directory in both on-premise and multi-tenant environments. You’ll be comfortable supporting servers, virtualised platforms and cloud technologies, and you’ll have the confidence to resolve complex issues relating to identity, authentication, performance and system reliability. Experience working with monitoring tools, backups, disaster recovery, and security processes will be highly beneficial, as will familiarity with certificates, load balancing or Linux systems. You’ll be someone who communicates clearly, works well with others and thrives in environments where priorities shift quickly. Strong troubleshooting skills, the ability to manage your workload and the discipline to produce clear documentation will all be important. ITIL awareness and relevant Microsoft or infrastructure certifications are advantageous. The ability to work on-site in Didcot two days per week is essential.
What you’ll get in return
You’ll join a collaborative organisation where infrastructure plays a vital role in enabling groundbreaking scientific work. You’ll have the opportunity to work with a varied and modern technology stack, contribute to meaningful improvements, and operate in an environment that values technical precision and strong engineering practice. Your knowledge will be respected, your work will be appreciated, and your contribution will support a mission with genuine national impact.

What you need to do now
If you’re an experienced Infrastructure Engineer looking for a senior contract where your skills will be put to meaningful use, get in touch today to discuss this opportunity further.

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Virtualisation and Backup Engineer
CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler
Swindon
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
£45/hour - £49/hour
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

months

+Hybrid - 2 days on site in Swindon

+Inside IR35

  • 45- 49 ph

We are looking for an experienced Virtualisation & Backup Engineer to join a project team supporting infrastructure design, configuration, and migration activities. This is a 12-month contract with 2 days per week onsite in Swindon, working within an established technical environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and configure virtualisation platforms using VMware technologies
  • Support and manage VMware ESX/ESXi environments
  • Implement and manage VMware NSX networking and security
  • Deliver Zerto backup design and configuration
  • Plan and execute Zerto-based migrations
  • Configure and maintain Veritas NetBackup solutions
  • Work with project and operational teams to ensure reliable infrastructure and data protection

Required Skills

  • Strong experience with VMware (ESX/ESXi) and virtualisation platforms
  • Hands-on experience with VMware NSX
  • Zerto experience including backup design, configuration, and migrations
  • Experience configuring and supporting Veritas NetBackup
  • Solid understanding of enterprise infrastructure and disaster recovery

This is an excellent opportunity to join a long-term project working with modern virtualisation and backup technologies in a collaborative technical team

Production Test Engineer
Arm
Multiple locations
In office
Mid
£35/hour - £37/hour
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

12-month contract

Based in Bolton

Offering 37ph Inside IR35

Are you an experienced Test Engineer?

Do you have experience testing down to component level?

Do you want to work with an industry-leading company?

If your answer to these is yes, then this could be the role for you!

As the Production Test Engineer, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry.

You will be involved in:

  • Providing test engineering support to operators on the shopfloor
  • Testing and diagnosing complex electrical/electronic systems, sub-assemblies, and circuit cards down to component level
  • Generating test specifications, operator instructions, and technical reports - based on higher-level requirements and information
  • Identify remedial and corrective actions
  • Supporting meetings with Quality and Operations to provide status updates on Test Engineering actions and investigations

Your skillset may include:

  • A good understanding of measurement and test principles, and associated equipment down to component level
  • Awareness of electrical/electronic sub-system and system design, integration, and test principles.
  • An understanding of RF and microwave technology at subsystem level
  • An understanding of Environmental testing (including ESS)
  • Manual handling training
  • ESD training

If this all sounds like something you will be interested in then simply apply and we can discuss the opportunity further!

Production Test Engineer

12-month contract

Based in Bolton

Offering 37ph Inside IR35

Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited (“ARM”). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.

Technical Engineer Placement Year
The Phoenix Partnership
Leeds
In office
Graduate
£30,000/day
RECENTLY POSTED

We are currently looking for bright students studying a computer related degree to join our close-knit technical team. This diverse role will give you a hands on taster into several different areas of the tech industry. Ideally the candidate would have a keen interest in two or more of the below areas:

  • SQL Server Database Administration
  • Cyber Security & Networks
  • Computer Hardware Personal and Enterprise
  • Windows & Server Administration

You will be encouraged to actively participate in the designing, maintaining and upgrading of services that are critical to the NHS and many healthcare organisations around the world.

If you enjoy solving technical problems, have an interest in technology and thrive in a fast-paced environment then this role is for you.

Requirements

  • Currently studying a computer related degree
  • Minimum ABB/AAC at A-level including either Maths or IT

Benefits

We have lots of fantastic benefits here at TPP.

These include:

  • Fantastic holiday entitlement
  • Regular social events
  • Opportunities to travel internationally
  • Life insurance
  • BUPA Health, Dental and Travel cover
  • £300 birthday meal allowance
Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
Maxwell Stephens Ltd
North West London
In office
Mid - Senior
Private salary
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

As specialist Facilities Management recruiters, we are delighted to be supporting a highly prestigious London-based organisation in the appointment of a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer on a temporary basis.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a large, complex and operationally busy site where engineering standards, compliance and service delivery are paramount. The role offers real responsibility, autonomy and the chance to play a key part within a professional and well-established facilities team.
The OpportunityReporting directly to the Chief Engineer, you will take ownership of mechanical maintenance and water hygiene compliance across the site. This is a hands-on position with leadership responsibilities, including supervising engineers and managing subcontractors when required.
You will play a key role in ensuring statutory compliance, plant reliability and operational continuity within a live operational environment.
Key Responsibilities Deliver planned and reactive mechanical maintenance across HVAC systems, plant rooms, pumps, valves and water systems
Act as Responsible Person for Water Hygiene, managing Legionella risk assessments and remedial actions
Oversee weekly flushing regimes, temperature monitoring and compliance documentation
Conduct daily plant inspections and BMS checks
Raise and manage permits for high-risk works (hot works, confined spaces, working at height)
Supervise subcontractors including inductions and safety briefings
Support facilities requirements during live operations
Assist with compliance activities including emergency lighting, fire alarms, RCD testing and statutory inspections
Contribute to quarterly, six-monthly and annual PPM programmes including boiler servicing, HVAC inspections, gas safety checks, pressure testing and documentation reviews
Participation in an emergency on-call rota is required.

What Were Looking ForWe are keen to speak with experienced mechanical professionals who can demonstrate:
Level 3 NVQ/Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (or recognised apprenticeship)
IOSH Working or Managing Safely
Legionella / Water Hygiene certification
Several years of hands-on mechanical maintenance experience
Experience leading engineers and managing contractors
Strong working knowledge of statutory compliance and SFG20 standards
Experience using CAFM systems
Excellent communication skills and a proactive approach
Desirable qualifications include NEBOSH, Gas Safe, F-Gas, CSCS, LOLER/PUWER awareness and experience within complex or live operational environments.

DevOps Engineer - DV Cleared
CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler
Worcester
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
£550/day - £600/day
+5

DV Cleared DevOps / Software Engineer - Contract £550-£600 per day | Outside IR35 Condensed week available - work 3 long days, paid for 5 Active MOD DV Clearance required We are looking for an experienced DV Cleared DevOps / Software Engineer to join a high-impact technical environment. This role suits someone who thrives in modern DevOps ecosystems, enjoys building secure, scalable platforms, and wants the flexibility of a condensed working week. You will work across the full software delivery lifecycle, helping to design, build, automate, and maintain robust cloud-native and containerised platforms. Key Responsibilities Design, build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for reliable software delivery Deploy and manage Kubernetes clusters and application platforms Collaborate with engineers to develop, test, and release software efficiently Implement automation and infrastructure as code Ensure systems remain secure, resilient, and scalable Deliver software fixes, upgrades, and performance improvements Contribute to workflow improvements and DevOps best practices Technical Skills (Must Have) CI/CD & Automation: GitLab CI, Terraform, Ansible, Helm Charts Scripting & APIs: Python, PowerShell, REST APIs Containerisation & Platforms: Kubernetes cluster build and application delivery Application Technologies: Apache NiFi, Elastic ECK, Artifactory Secrets Management: Hashicorp Vault Operating Systems: RedHat Linux and Windows Experience & Background Experience across the full software development lifecycle Strong understanding of automation and DevOps tooling Knowledge of secure software delivery practices Comfortable working with multiple programming / scripting languages Ability to collaborate across teams and support continuous improvement Key Details Contract Rate: £550-£600 per day Status: Outside IR35 Clearance: Active MOD DV clearance required Working Pattern: Option for condensed week (3 long days, paid for 5)

Java Software Engineer
Certain Advantage
Bristol
In office
Mid - Senior
£65/hour

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a Java Software Engineer subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract. Job Title: Java Software Engineer Rate: £65.00 per hour Location: Bristol Hybrid / Remote working: The role will be onsite – a compressed 4 day week (Monday to Thursday is fine) Contract: 37 Hours per week Overtime: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at ‘time and a quarter’ Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Interview Process: One stage Video Interview Java Software Engineer Job Description: The team, at the Bristol facility, develop solutions for the next generation of Air Defence Systems; developing evolving products whilst maintaining their enviable reputation for safety, performance and dependability. This is a very hands-on role and requires the continued design and development of new and evolving software tools and architectures, and the instantiations for future products. Perfect for a Software Engineer who is proactive and takes the initiative. Skillset/experience required: A strong background in software engineering, its realisation and system wide impact. Experience of working in Java Collaborative, open approach to development and have the ability to work well in a team and maintain momentum during development. Experience of working across the entire software development process from engaging with requirement authorities to automated target integration and proving, supported with effective documentation Experience of new tools, techniques and approaches that might enable us to evolve our processes to improve our efficiency and sustainability Experience in other languages such as Ada Knowledge of DDS middleware and Real Time Operating Systems Knowledge of standards such as DefStan 00-55, DO-178C or IEC61508

C# / C++ Software Engineer
Certain Advantage
Multiple locations
Hybrid
Junior - Mid
£65/hour
+1

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit 5x C# / C++ Software Engineer subcontractors on an initial 12 month contract.

Desktop C# is the expertise the department are looking for; with some experience with C++ but doesn’t need to be overly extensive.

Job Title: C# / C++ Software Engineer
Rate: £65.00 per hour
Overtime Rate: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at ‘time and a quarter’
Location: Stevenage or Bristol (depending on your preference)
Hybrid / Remote working: The role will be a hybrid role of 3 or 4 days per week onsite
Contract: 37 Hours per week
Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter)
IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella)

C# / C++ Software Engineer Job Description:

WSSE are integral in the development of weapon systems and system architectures, and as a result we have developed a capability supporting developments across the full product life cycle.

The team integrate real products, models and synthetic environments to provide visualisations, demonstrations, verification & validation as well as training capability and support.

The role support the development of the worlds most advanced defence systems from the initial concept all the way through to in service support and training, using a range of simulation technologies, including digital twins and emulators.
Working with Project Leads and Simulation Architects to design and develop simulation components as an end to end representation of a weapon System in a synthetic environment using C#, C++ and integration simulations, supporting a number of industry standards.
You will work as part of a heterogeneous agile development team, made up of mixed discipline engineers working in synergy to develop simulations and representations of real equipment.
Our approach to software development includes
Configuration control
Continuous Integration
Continuous Delivery or Deployment.
Unit testing and test driven development.
Skillset / experience required:

Proficient in C#
C++ experience would be great
Microsoft Visual Studio, Eclipse,
Ability to work from high level/system view into technical detail.
Knowledge of using Microsoft Windows and Linux operating systems
Non-essential:

Distributed simulation standards / Protocols (DIS, HLA, DDS) and web services development (JavaScript, Node JS or similar) Military Communications,
Datalinks and Interfaces such as 1553/1760 and Ethernet TCP/IP
Practical knowledge of System integration principles and processes

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