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Gas Service and Repair Engineer
Rock
Nottingham
In office
Junior - Mid
£240/day - £290/day
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

We are currently recruiting Gas Service & Repair Engineers to take on a service and repair contract on behalf of a market leading company. all works will be in the private sector and all jobs will be sent via a pda. The successful Gas Service & Repair Engineer will receive 6-8 jobs a day all based in your chosen working location. in order to take on this position as a service and repair engineer, the successful gas engineer must meet the following criteria:

3-5 Days a week

Weekly Pay

Parts Supplied

Flexible work on a long term contract

Essential Requirements:

  • OwnGasSafe Registration - Including Fires & Cookers
  • Own Van and Tools
  • Criminal Background Check
  • Domestic experience
  • MINIMUM 2 years experience with all boiler diagnostics, servicing, installation, maintenance & repairs, across all major brands
  • Strong customer skills

Desired:

  • Experience managing own workload
  • Qualified installer of vented and unvented cylinders
  • Confident driving and working in and around Central London
  • Ability to work confidently in high end properties
  • Experience with power-flushing heating system
  • Experience in Plumbing maintenance
  • Experience in bathroom installations

Please get in touch to apply now! Quick Starts Available

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.

Senior DCS Engineer
JAM Recruitment Ltd
Glasgow
In office
Senior
£50/hour - £55/hour
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Are you a Senior DCS Engineer looking for your next contract opportunity? If so, please read on…

Senior DCS Engineer
Aberdeenshire
£50-55 per hour (Outside IR35)
12-month initial contract

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the design, development, and commissioning of automation systems based on ABB 800xA and AC800M.
  • Manage and deliver full project lifecycle activities, including concept design, software configuration, FAT, SAT, and offshore installation.
  • Collaborate with project teams and clients to ensure technical requirements and deadlines are met.
  • Support offshore commissioning and maintenance activities as required.

Essential Skills & Qualifications:

  • Proven experience programming and configuring ABB 800xA and AC800M systems.
  • Strong background in automation and control engineering with full project lifecycle involvement.
  • Offshore Survival Certificate (BOSIET or equivalent).
  • Strong documentation and communication skills.

Desirable Experience:

  • Familiarity with legacy ABB systems such as AC450 or Safeguard.
  • Experience with virtual machines (VMware or equivalent).
  • Offshore work experience with live system cutovers or upgrades.

If this role is of interest to you, please get in touch with Alex Hooton at JAM Recruitment as soon as possible.

Electrical Design Engineer
JAM Recruitment Ltd
Blackburn
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
£320/day - £376/day
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Initial 12 Month Contract
2-3 days per week on site
Samlesbury, Lancashire
£47.12 Per Hour (Umbrella Rate - Inside IR35)

The Role

* Working closely with other engineering disciplines and functions, supplier and customer areas, fostering a team-working and collaborative product development environment.
* Producing and issuing Airframe engineering design data to meet project requirements, in line with design standards, whilst maintaining quality, cost and schedule adherence.
* Identifying project technical risks and opportunities, and where appropriate propose mitigation plans.
* Evaluating and resolving design queries, and supporting the generation of resulting modifications and changes.
* Supporting the definition and resource planning of design workload delivery.

The Candidate

* Proficiency in a CAD system, typically CATIA V5 or equivalent toolset, with experience in a PLM system.
* Experience of working in a multidisciplinary integrated product development environment, influencing adjacent disciplines.
* Experience of working with external customers, suppliers and partners.
* Experience of managing Design tasks to meet engineering design requirements and programme requirements.

If this role is of interest, please send a copy of your CV to Tom McGuire by clicking the ‘Apply Now’ button.

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.

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.

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.

All applications are carefully considered and your details will be stored on our secure Application Management System. This is used throughout Johnson Matthey for the selection of suitable candidates for our vacancies as they arise.Johnson Matthey respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information.

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.

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
Line Up Aviation has carved its own place in the recruitment of Aviation and Aerospace personnel all over the world for more than 30 years. We work with some of the industry’s best-known companies who demand the highest standard of applicants.
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Mechanical Systems Engineer / Architect
Certain Advantage
Stevenage
Hybrid
Senior - Leader
£65/hour
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage is currently looking to recruit 3x Mechanical Systems Engineers / Architects on an initial 12 month contract. The role will be hybrid of being split between working from home and onsite.

This role would suit a candidate who comes from a strong background of working as a Mechanical Design Engineer, Mechanical Systems Engineer, Mechanical Architect or has experience of Mechanical Systems Architecture. A defence / aerospace background is ideal but not essential. DOORS experiencewould be great.

A background or knowledge of Systems Engineering and Supplier Management would be beneficial.

Contract Duration:12Months initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter.
Hourly Rate:£65.00ph

Mechanical Systems Engineer / Architect Job Description:

We have an opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Architect to join the team. This exciting role is to gather and manage the missile mechanical architecture requirements to achieve missile performance, on time and on cost and overall layout vs compliance. This involves providing justification of the design and co-ordinate the verification evidence of missile performance to support certification.

The role is responsible for the delivery of the missile mechanical architecture requirements and typical responsibilities include:

  • Establishing the Missile Airframe Task Requirements Specification (TRS) to ensure a structured & coherent mechanical response to the overall Missile TRS
  • Management of the mechanical interface with the launcher
  • Management of Mechanical & Thermal Interfaces across the Missile
  • Defining the optimum mechanical architecture for all variants of the missile, ensuring the mechanical architecture and interfaces meet requirements
  • Implementation of GMA Policies to ensure Modularity & Reuse objectives are achieved
  • Development of the overall proving logic for the validation of the Airframe
  • Ensuring mechanical compliance to the Airframe TRS for missile certificate of design
  • Interface with and manage customer expectations throughout the development process
  • Producing Statements of Work and plans for activities within their sphere of responsibility
  • Direct technical supervision of engineers within their team and indirect management of engineers in the extended project team
  • Controlling assigned budgets, managing personal workload and identifying any further resource needs

Skillset/experience required:

  • Educated to degree level with 10 years experience or an equivalent qualification having obtained significant experience of mechanical engineering

  • Ability to technically manage internal & sub-contract activities

  • Strong leadership skills, able to establish a clear engineering vision

  • Good knowledge & experience of mechanical design, including: Static & Dynamic Analysis, Design for Environment Thermal Management

  • Good understanding of broader engineering disciplines, including:

  • Aerodynamics

  • Testability

  • Production

  • Experience developing proving logic and managing the generation of compliance evidence towards Certificates of Design

  • Experience across the full Product Life Cycle

  • Ability to influence senior managers and other stakeholders

  • Strong interpersonal and well developed communication skills (written & verbal)

  • Willingness to travel within UK and Europe

  • DOORS experience wouldbe great

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