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Automotive EU Homologation Engineer - UK, Hybrid working - contract
Independent Resource Services Ltd
Banbury
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
Private salary
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Homologation Engineer, Hybrid working - contract

Our client is currently developing the first ground-up, fully autonomous vehicle fleet and the supporting ecosystem required to bring this technology to market.

Sitting at the intersection of artificial intelligence, robotics, and design, they aim to provide the next generation of mobility-as-a-service in urban environments.

Therefore, they are looking for top talent that shares their passion and wants to be part of a fast-moving and highly execution-oriented team.

The Role

As the successful Homologation Engineer, you will gain exposure to every part of the vehicle and how it works. You will have the opportunity to be part of a team that is homologating the first, ground-up autonomous vehicle design.

Achieving this goal will require continuous problem-solving and creativity to navigate the regulations at both the EU and member state levels.

The Project

?Identify European regulations applicable to a purpose-built autonomous vehicle, including EU, UNECE and member state statutes and regulations this will be for the small-series and the upcoming unlimited-series.

?Populate requirements in a formal requirements management tool.

?Support engineering teams in understanding and interpreting applicable requirements, also defining appropriate test procedures.

?Work with European Technical Service(s) to seek interpretations and agree test procedures.

?Draft compliance documentation including information document templates, and frameworks for complex electronic control system assessments.

?Advise Homologation team on status of evolving regulations.

?Create timelines for both small-series and unlimited-series EU homologation.

Experience required

Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, or in a related and relevant field of study

5+ years of experience in vehicle homologation or testing

Strong understanding of European regulations

Demonstrated knowledge of vehicle system components and functions

Strong analytical skills with the ability to develop effective solutions efficiently

Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Ability for occasional fully expensed travel to West Coast USA / Europe

Overview

Working style - hybrid, attending our clients site (near the M40) as per project demands, whilst also working from home.

Rate - $95ph (circa £67.00ph at time of issue) Ltd Co basis paid in GBP, within IR35

Duration 12mths contract, ongoing

Travel fully expensed

Potential candidates should only apply for this role if they fulfil the above criteria and are already pre-authorised to work in the UK there is no visa assistance available for this role.

Power Systems Engineer
RHL
Leatherhead
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
£69/hour
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

We’re currently seeking two experienced Power System Studies Engineers to support major international onshore energy projects.

Key Details

  • Start: ASAP
  • Rate: £65 per hour (Outside IR35)
  • Location: Surrey
  • Working Pattern: 4 days onsite / 1 day remote

Purpose of the Role

You’ll be providing power system studies support for onshore projects, working closely with project teams and external vendors to deliver high-quality engineering studies.

Scope of Work

  • Running and reviewing power system studies
  • Equipment sizing and system analysis
  • Overseeing third-party study vendors
  • Delivering studies using EMT software

Skills & Experience Required

Experience with captive power generation with proven capability in:

  • Load flow
  • Short circuit
  • Dynamic motor starting
  • Harmonic studies
  • Arc flash
  • Transient stability

Intermediate proficiency inETAP, with a strong understanding of power systems within large-scale onshore projects

To apply please follow the link on this advert. RHL is a recruitment consultancy and employment agency.

Mechanical Commissioning Engineer
Morson Edge
Seascale
In office
Junior - Mid
£50/hour
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

We have a new opportunity for a Mechanical Commissioning Engineer in West Cumbria, within the Nuclear Industry.

The successful Candidate will report to the Commissioning Team Leader, and carry out the role to undertake delivery of assigned commissioning tasks in a safe and effective manner, in line with commissioning process requirements.

This role is specific to candidates with experience in nuclear in-cell handler testing.

ROLE AND RESSPONSIBILITIES

Execution of the arrangements for controlling, witnessing, recording and assessing the results of commissioning tests which may affect safety.

Delivering the commissioning work scope to an agreed strategy and plan in a timely and cost effective manner.

Ensuring a proactive and balanced approach to safety (nuclear, radiological, conventional and environmental) to ensure that safety is optimised during commissioning

Reviewing commissioning progress and performance and taking appropriate corrective actions where necessary

Managing day to day liaison with personnel to obtain any necessary permissions and minimize impact to the project

Review of commissioning test results

Ensuring input to other project processes are incorporated, for example, design, HAZOP, risk, contract, estimating and knowledge management

Essential Experience and Qualifications:

Nuclear Mechanical systems commissioning

Minimum HNC/HND in Engineering-related subject or equivalent

Experience in Nuclear commissioning

Project Management knowledge, preferably APM member

Calculation production using Excel

IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent

Relevant trade card

Design Tools/Software:
Latest editions of Microsoft Office software

Reliability and Maintainability Engineer
Morson Edge
Yeovil
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
Private salary
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Reliability & Maintainability Engineer
Location: Yeovil, 3 days on site
Duration: 12 months
Rate: Negotiable (inside IR35)

Our client is currently recruiting for a Reliability & Maintainability Engineer. Working within Product Support Engineering, you’ll be part of the Reliability and Maintainability Department who provide and co-ordinate specialist R&M knowledge to deliver support to design engineering and logistics modelling, and prepare contracted deliverable outputs for a range of helicopter programmes. The main purpose of the role is to provide and co-ordinate specialist Reliability & Maintainability (R&M) engineering knowledge to deliver design and logistic support, oversee junior team members and prepare contracted deliverable outputs for a range of programmes within the Reliability & Maintainability department. You will also be responsible for monitoring budget, planning workloads and assessing scope and support for new work as requirements are submitted to the department.
The Customer Support Division is responsible for supporting an extensive in-service helicopter fleet operated by many clients worldwide, including some of the most technologically advanced helicopters in the world.

You will provide expert specialist analysis, advice and support within the following Reliability and Maintainability disciplines:
• RM&T Programme Planning.
• Reliability Analysis.
• Failure Modes Effects Analysis (FMEA).
• Implement Development and Production Reliability testing (RGT, HALT, HASS, ESS, PRAT).
• Reliability Centred Maintenance, including Scheduled Maintenance Analysis.
• Maintainability Analysis.
• Testability Analysis.
• Maintainability input to Design.
• Failure/Data Recording, Analysis, and Corrective Action System (F/DRACAS).
• Availability Analysis.
• Reliability and Maintainability Project Planning & Budget Control.

Proven Ability / Key Skills
• Educated to minimum of HNC level in a relevant aviation related subject and/or have completed a recognised engineering apprenticeship.
• Proven ability in Reliability and Maintainability sufficient to gain the necessary technical knowledge and proven ability to make expert technical assessments and judgements related to R&M.
• A working knowledge of applicable industry Standards and Policies applicable to R&M and Aircraft Maintenance is essential, including: UK MoD Defence Standards (e.g. 00-40, 00-42, 00-44 and 0045, MAM-P (and related Regulatory Articles and Manuals), JAP(D)100C-22, etc.) Military Standards (e.g. 1629A, 882E, etc.) ATA-MSG-3. An awareness of the application of Mil-Hdbk-217F, EPRD & NPRD, FMD, ASD S4000P and ASD S5000F, etc.
• Effective communication, influencing and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work as part of an integrated matrix team and lead other team members is required.
• Computing skills including MS Word and Excel are essential and knowledge of MS Access would be beneficial.

Senior Security Administrator - Palo Alto
Experis
London
Hybrid
Senior
£200/day - £400/day
RECENTLY POSTED

Security Administrator

6 months

London - hybrid

Inside IR35 - Umbrella only

Role overview:

  • Palo Alto Networks expertise to support and enhance our security operations.
  • Palo Alto Networks provides a comprehensive, AI-powered SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) solution known as Prisma SASE. It is designed to converge networking and security into a single cloud-delivered platform to support hybrid workforces and modern, distributed enterprises
  • You will be responsible for the administration, configuration, policy management, monitoring, and optimisation of Palo Alto security controls, ensuring secure and resilient network operations across enterprise environments.
  • This role is hands-on, need to be comfortable working in complex, regulated, or high-availability environments, partnering with infrastructure, networking, and SOC teams to deliver robust security outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

Palo Alto Administer, configure, and support Palo Alto NGFWs (PA-Series / VM-Series) including:

  • Security policy rules, NAT, zones, routing, interfaces, HA, and objects

  • App-ID / User-ID / Content-ID, URL filtering, Anti-Spyware, Vulnerability profiles

  • SSL decryption policy management (where applicable) and related operational impacts

  • Work closely with Network Engineers, Cloud/Platform teams, and Service Owners

  • Support projects such as:

    • Firewall migrations, data centre moves, cloud connectivity, segmentation initiatives
    • Zero Trust or least privilege initiatives
    • Integration with SIEM/SOAR tooling

Required Skills:

  • Strong hands-on experience administering Palo Alto NGFWs in enterprise environments
  • Proven experience with Panorama for centralised policy and device management
  • Understanding of:
    • Network security principles (segmentation, least privilege, L3/L4/L7 filtering)
    • TCP/IP, routing (BGP/OSPF helpful), NAT, VPN concepts
  • Skilled troubleshooting ability using logs, packet capture, and CLI diagnostics
  • Experience operating within ITIL-style change management and incident processes
  • Strong documentation skills and ability to communicate clearly to technical/non-technical stakeholders

Desirable Skills (Nice to Have):

  • Palo Alto feature experience:
    • GlobalProtect, site-to-site IPsec VPNs, SSL decryption operations
    • Advanced Threat Prevention tuning, WildFire analysis, DNS Security
  • Cloud security/networking exposure:
    • Azure/AWS/GCP, cloud-native firewalls, transit networking
    • VM-Series deployments, Terraform/automation exposure
  • SIEM integration experience:
    • Splunk / Sentinel / QRadar log forwarding and use-case support
  • Scripting/automation:
    • Python, PowerShell, Ansible, PAN-OS API, IaC patterns
  • Experience in regulated environments (finance, healthcare, government, critical infrastructure)

Certifications:

  • Palo Alto PCCSA / PCNSA / PCNSE (highly desirable)
  • ITIL Foundation (helpful)
  • Security certs: CompTIA Security+, CISSP, CCNP Security (nice to have)
Highway Design Engineer
Waterman Aspen Limited
Multiple locations
In office
Junior - Mid
Private salary
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Job title: Highways Design Engineer

Type: Contract

Location: Ipswich

Salary: Dependent on experience, skills, and location

An introduction to our unique company

Waterman Aspen welcomes engineers and technical specialists to make their mark by working on some of the biggest infrastructure projects or in delivering professional services across the UK. We specialise in secondment services, providing the right people, with the right skills for the job, at the right time. Our diverse client base includes local authorities, consultancies, public bodies, and construction companies.

We take pride in supporting our colleagues throughout their careers. Were a people-centric organisation, placing mutual respect and dignity in the highest regard. This is reflected in our approach to issues such as mental health and wellbeing, family friendly policies, social value, and net zero. Were a Disability Confident Employer and an accredited Real Living Wage Employer.

We have big ambitions for the future, and wed love for you to be part of it.

Your career with Waterman Aspen

Youll get all the benefits of being employed by us, while working on a variety of projects for our clients. Joining Waterman Aspen as Highways Design Engineer will see you as a key member of the London North team and you can expect:

  • A varied client base where you can apply and develop your skills
  • Buy-in from clients to assist in your technical progression
  • Further exposure to your chosen industry - increasing your awareness, knowledge and sharpening your skills
  • The flexibility to broaden your horizons with each new secondment, without changing your employer
  • Career development and training to reach your professional or academic qualification goals supported by our own network of mentors and managers
  • Paid subscription to a professional body of your choice
  • Regular social events and volunteering opportunities

Experience required

  • Design and construction experience in highways
  • commercial awareness
  • Working knowledge of Local Authority and national design standards and contracts
  • Working knowledge of CDM (Construction Design Management) regulations
  • Ability to contribute to engineering projects with values exceeding £1m from initiation through to completion with support of a senior engineer.
  • Computer literate particularly Microsoft Excel and Word
  • Experience of the NEC suite of contract documents
  • Knowledge of highway design guidance and standards including DMRB, Manual for Streets, LTN 1/20, TSRGD, MCHW and other relevant codes of practice and design standards
  • Ability to compile specifications and Bills of Quantities (BoQ)
  • Proficient in AutoCAD (Civil 3D experience would be advantageous)
  • Full UK/EEC driving licence

Qualifications:

Essential:

  • Educated to HND or degree level in civil engineering BEng/Meng (or equivalent)
  • Hold or be working towards an appropriate professional qualification (IEng / CEng etc).
BMS Design Engineer
HP4 Recruitment Ltd
London
Fully remote
Mid - Senior
£130,446/day
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

I require a BMS Design Engineer to work on a long term project for the next 2 4 years on a contract basis.

Hybrid role (Based 100% at home) + Paying £450 500 a shift + Outside IR35 + Weekly payments

The role: As the BMS Project Engineer or BMS Design Engineer you will work on the design and technical responsibility on projects based in the UK.

You will have extensive knowledge of the BMS industry understanding all design and technical requirements on a project.

You will need to communicate professionally and confidently with all members of the project team as well as building strong working relationships with clients.

Key skills required: Previous experience as a BMS Project Engineer or BMS Design Engineer similar and fantastic technical knowledge of the BMS Industry.

Based 100% at home + Paying £450 500 a shift + Outside IR35 + Weekly payments

For more information on this fantastic opportunity, send your CV or call Simon Bedlow on the numbers provided.

Keywords BMS // Design // Hybrid // BMS Controls

Automotive Electrical Integration Engineer
Matchtech Mobility
Crewe
In office
Junior - Mid
Private salary
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Our client, a globally recognised luxury automotive manufacturer, is seeking an Automotive Electrical Integration Engineer to join their Electrical Engineering division in Crewe. This contract role sits within the Test & Build Support function and plays a key part in the development of next-generation electrified vehicles.

This is an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of automotive innovation, supporting prototype, pre-series, and series production phases while ensuring high-quality integration of electrical and electronic systems.

Key Responsibilities

You will support two core workstreams: integration testing and build support. Your responsibilities will include:

Integration Testing

  • Plan, lead, and execute integration test plans for Simulator, Prototype, Pre-Series, and Series Production vehicles.
  • Produce test documentation including test plans, reports, and sign-off material.
  • Ensure all testing and vehicle movements comply with security and safety standards.

Problem Solving & Technical Support

  • Create and process problem-solving tickets (KPM, IVA, iCAPTURE).
  • Provide responsive technical support to Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and other business areas.
  • Diagnose electrical system issues, support rectification work, and assist with electrical/electronic updates.

Planning & Coordination

  • Own integration testing KPIs, planning workbooks, and scheduling.
  • Act as the main point of contact for integration planning activities.
  • Lead planning meetings and escalate issues when required.

Additional Responsibilities

  • Support CP-Tool database management, LabCar/Rig build, simulation activities, and Electrical Engineering workshop duties.
  • Assist with fleet planning and support the Functional Manager when required.
  • Promote continuous improvement and share technical learnings across the organisation.

Skills & Experience Required

  • Background in Automotive Electrical Systems and electrical/electronic integration.
  • Experience in Verification, Validation, and Testing (VVT) processes.
  • Proficient with automotive diagnostic tools, test equipment, and reporting systems.
  • Strong planning, organisation, and communication skills.
  • Experience in problem-solving methodologies and continuous improvement.
  • Ability to quickly learn and operate specialist engineering equipment.
  • Degree (or equivalent experience) in Electrical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Electronics, or similar.
Scheduled Maintenance Engineer
Morson Edge
Yeovil
In office
Mid - Senior
Private salary
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Location: Yeovil
Duration: 12 months initially, likely to extend
Rate negotiable on application

Job Purpose

As Scheduled Maintenance Engineer you will be responsible for running customer projects to manage and reduce the aircraft maintenance burden, through optimisation of the aircraft product maintenance concept to suit the customers’ needs. This will include definition, development, qualification and in-service data analysis.

Key Job Accountabilities

  • Lead customer projects and continuous improvement initiatives within the Integrated Operational Support maintenance organisation to manage the aircraft maintenance footprint (Forward & Depth) resulting in an increase to front line aircraft availability and reduction in cost of ownership.
  • Understand and deliver requirements of customer contracts for scheduled maintenance reduction/improvement.
  • Contribute to the cost of ownership reduction strategy for customers through the continuous improvement of both 1st line and 2nd line maintenance activity.
  • Review customers operations and capabilities and optimise the maintenance concept to suit.
  • Analyse existing inspection methodology/procedures within the technical publications and explore more efficient and effective alternative practices including the use of support equipment, whilst conforming to the originating inspection requirements.
  • Produce and maintain a range of Product Support Engineering documentation to substantiate and record solutions to the technical challenges of maintenance reduction initiatives. This will include obtaining both Engineering and Customer approvals where required.
  • Provide resolution proposals for Technical Instructions/SBs, providing documented analysis of the in-service feedback (including nil return data) in support of any proposed closure actions.
  • Regular travel to customer facilities, both forward and depth maintenance to engage with the operators, run meetings /Working Groups and collaborate to share knowledge and ideas to establish best practice.
  • Whilst initial focus will be on a specific customers operation, solutions, benefits and best practice shall be shared across fleet where applicable.
  • You are responsible for taking reasonable care of your own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by your acts or omissions at work and to co-operate with managers, supervisors and others to enable the company to meet its statutory obligations for health, safety and environment.

Key Skillset

  • A good understanding of how aircraft scheduled maintenance requirements are derived
  • A good knowledge and experience in EH/AW101 aircraft maintenance activity, tools, techniques and procedures for both scheduled and unscheduled.
  • To demonstrate an understanding of R&M (RCM) and ILS analysis techniques and their individual/combined effect on through life costs and asset and aircraft availability.
  • Knowledge of EH/AW101 helicopter, systems and technical publications.
  • Proven ability in helicopter operations/support requirements.
  • Knowledge of the Company Engineering organisation, quality processes, operating procedures, drawing systems and digital products.
  • Knowledge of Airworthiness and Flight Safety requirements.
  • Project Management skills to deliver customer projects to contracted cost and schedule
  • Keyboard skills, a working knowledge of computers and computer system applications, specifically system knowledge/working experience of most Microsoft applications and an understanding of the CAPs, EAGLE (ilog and EPS).
  • Good interpersonal and written communication skills, the ability to make sound technical assessments/judgements based on knowledge and experience, self-motivated and able to work as part of an integrated team.
Thermofluids Engineer
Rolls-Royce CWS
Derby
In office
Graduate - Junior
£60/hour - £79/hour
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

We are AMS. We are a global total workforce solutions firm; we enable organisations to thrive in an age of constant change by building, re-shaping, and optimising workforces. Our Contingent Workforce Solution (CWS) is one of our service offerings; we act as an extension of Rolls-Royces recruitment team and provide professional interim and temporary resources.

Rolls-Royce is a respected engineering organisation operating in many sectors including energy, aerospace, marine and defence. Rolls-Royce pioneers cutting-edge technologies that deliver clean, safe & competitive solutions to meet our planet’s vital power needs. Due to a number of exciting change and transformational activities across the Rolls-Royce business we are now seeking to add a number of Thermofields Engineers.

TheThermofluids Engineerswill be based in Derby.

Youll be responsible for:

  • Define system, sub-system and component requirements for thermofluidic, temperature and thermo-mechanical analysis.
  • Develop and evaluate concepts using analytical methods to support system-level design trades and architecture selection.
  • Perform modelling, simulation and verification at component and system level across the product lifecycle.
  • Plan and conduct validation activities including test specification, model calibration and uncertainty quantification.

To be successful in this role you will need to:

  • Hold a Bachelors degree or higher (or regional equivalent) in Engineering or a related discipline.
  • Apply logical, analytical and innovative thinking to solve complex engineering problems.
  • Demonstrate proactive ownership, high self-motivation, and strong customer focus.
  • Communicate effectively and collaborate confidently with peers and technical leaders.
  • Ideally have experience in thermal, mechanical, or fluid systems, and be working toward Chartered status with a relevant professional body.

Next steps:

If you are interested in applying to theSystems Design Integration Engineerposition and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and we will contact you with an update in due course.

**To work for Rolls-Royce you may need to hold a Security Check (SC). Rolls-Royce will support the application for SC if you dont currently already have this in place and it is required for the role. Due to the nature of work the business conducts and the protection of certain assets, for some roles you must hold a UK nationality.\

Please note that due to recent changes in Off Payroll (IR35) legislation, our client only operates with contractors that operate via a PAYE or Umbrella model. We are unable to accept applications from candidates wishing to operate under their own Limited Company.

AMS, a Recruitment Process Outsourcing Company, may in the delivery of some of its services be deemed to operate as an Employment Agency or an Employment Business.

System Programmer
TOYOTA MATERIAL HANDLING UK
Leicester
In office
Mid
Private salary
RECENTLY POSTED

We are looking for a System Programmer to support and maintain our Intranet performance to optimal levels. This is a temporary role for 24 months. The role can be based in or around either Warrington, Leicester or Castleford.

About the role
On a day-to-day basis this is what you would be doing:

  • Resolve errors/faults as they arise.
  • Offer programmer support when required.
  • Design, develop, and maintain our business-critical applications, databases, and automated processes
  • Develop, test, deploy, and maintain automation solutions using Power Automate and Blue Prism.

We are looking for somebody with experience in a similar role. Here is a quick tick list for the other skills we are looking for:

  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Knowledge of Linux/Windows server environments.
  • Familiarity with Python, PowerShell, or other scripting languages.
  • Experience with process mapping, workflow design tools, or BPM platforms.
  • Understanding of IT security, data governance, and best practice coding standards.

What we offer

  • Competitive salary
  • Attractive company pension
  • Company sick pay
  • Voluntary critical illness cover
  • Free eye tests
  • Free flu jabs
  • 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
  • Benefits platform with instant discounts and offers

Why choose Toyota

Toyota Material Handling is the world’s number one manufacturer of materials handling equipment providing quality sales and service support across the UK.
We foster a culture where our team members are encouraged to continually improve their processes and strive to provide the highest quality in service for our customers. We aim to create a safe environment where our team members feel valued, fulfilled, engaged and happy. We want to attract the best talent and develop our team so that they achieve their full potential.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive regrettably only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
As part of our recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled tools to support activities such as application screening. All decisions are subject to human review, and AI is used fairly and in line with our data protection and equality obligations.
Toyota Material Handling UK is an equal opportunities employer.

OT Security Engineer
Rullion Limited
West Midlands
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
£473/day - £640/day
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Rullion are looking to recruit for the following role for one of our global leading Energy clients.

  • OT Security Engineer
  • Location - Warwick- Hybrid - 1 day per week - Commute to Lincoln once a month
  • Some international travel may be required
  • ASAP Start
  • 6-12 Months then rolling contract (long term work)
  • Inside IR35
  • PAYE £473 per day PAYE - £640 Per day Umbrella
  • Hands on Role not just consultant role - Not just IT

Position Main Responsibilities:

  • Report to the Lead Execution Manager for Industrial Cyber Security.
  • Hands-on support the Digital Products and Solutions team in achieving goals and setting cyber security strategy.
  • Assist in the delivery of cybersecurity projects by validating existing technical documentation.
  • Hands-on work in OT environments, including configuring networks, remote access solutions, and virtualization platforms.
  • Provide customer cyber support and act as a point of contact for execution projects.
  • Answer technical questions from Product Lines, including troubleshooting and solution listing.
  • Write and perform training sessions for internal teams and customers.
  • Support key business stakeholders in adopting new technologies.
  • Develop and maintain technical partnerships with internal and external stakeholders or suppliers.
  • Liaise with the internal ICS (Industrial Cyber Security) group on compliance and best practices.
  • Support Cyber execution training and troubleshooting for Product Competence Centers.
  • Maintain the cyber security lab in Warwick with monthly visits.
  • Travel to customer sites globally (approx. 10% of the time).

Typical Day Overview:

A typical day may involve answering technical queries from product lines, configuring network components, listing and documenting cybersecurity solutions, and preparing or delivering training sessions. You’ll also collaborate with stakeholders, review technical documentation, and support ongoing cyber execution projects.

Relevant Skills and Experience:

  • Experience as a control systems engineer or similar role, with knowledge of industrial applications in energy or oil & gas.
  • Hands-on experience with cybersecurity implementation in OT environments.
  • Familiarity with industrial cyber regulations, especially IEC 62443.
  • Strong attention to detail and high-quality deliverables.
  • Knowledge of remote connection solutions used in industry.
  • Proven ability to write and manage technical documentation.
  • Preferred certifications: GICSP or similar.
  • Experience with virtualization platforms (e.g., VMware).
  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills for client-facing interactions.

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.

Systems Engineer (MilSatcom)
Belcan Technical Recruiting Ltd
Waterlooville
In office
Mid - Senior
£55/hour
RECENTLY POSTED

Systems Engineer (Milsatcom) - Shape the Future of Military Satellite Communications

Location: Portsmouth, UK

An opportunity has arisen for a Systems Engineer to join a leading Defence & Space organisation, working on Military Satellite Communications (Milsatcom). The successful candidate will be part of a team of Lead Systems Engineers and Architects, contributing to diversified and future-looking programmes.

The Systems Engineer will play a key role in defining system architectures for upcoming tender opportunities with the UK MOD (Skynet Enduring Capability) and other Milsatcom programmes-covering the space, control, and ground segments. This is a chance to be directly involved in the next wave of technologies shaping secure satellite communications.

Key Contributions

  • Capture and define requirements from stakeholder needs through to sub-systems, ensuring traceability and verification.
  • Support Verification, Validation & Test (VV&T) activities.
  • Lead ground system architectural design definition and trade-off analysis.
  • Collaborate with Engineering Leads and Partners in integrated working groups to define segment and sub-system architectures.
  • Provide technical inputs for proposals and act as Solution Lead during customer and internal governance reviews.
  • Offer technical support to bidding teams and contribute to project planning, scheduling, and cost activities.
  • Keep stakeholders informed on progress and resolve technical challenges.

Candidate Profile

  • Degree (or equivalent) in Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications, or related discipline.
  • Experience in the design, integration, and deployment of end-to-end digital telecommunications systems (Milsatcom experience desirable), covering space, control, and ground segments.
  • Familiarity with Waterfall and Agile methodologies.
  • Expertise in defining solutions within an Architectural Framework using Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools (EA experience a plus).
  • Strong customer and partner engagement skills.
  • Working knowledge of satellite platforms and payloads, satellite control, mission control, and network control.
  • Excellent presentation and writing skills.

Why This Role Matters

This is more than just a job-it’s an opportunity to engineer history. The Systems Engineer will be part of programmes that set the standard for secure communications, with direct impact on national defence and the evolution of space-based networks.

This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan

Electrical Maintenance Engineer
Jenrick Engineering
Clitheroe
In office
Junior - Mid
£38/hour
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Role: Electrical Maintenance Engineer
Location: Clitheroe
Rate: £38 per hour
PAY: Outside IR35 (LTD)
Length of contract: 3 months (plus)
Skill set: Electrical Maintenance, PPM work and small projects to help the site run efficiently
Start Date: ASAP

Some Details: Are currently recruiting for a contract Maintenance Electrician working on a busy manufacturing site in Clitheroe. You will have experience working on your own and park of a team, dealing with Maintenance activities that come with a busy food packaging site. The role is coving whilst the site goes through a busy period and also recruits for permanent Engineers. This role could also be a great opportunity for a permanent Engineer, immediately available that would consider going temporary first, before transferring over to a permanent engineering role.

Responsibilities:

  • Planned Maintenance
  • Reactive Maintenance
  • Project work to make site run more efficiently
  • Adding all Maintenance activities to their CMMS system

Machinery & Equipment:

  • PLC controls
  • Conveyors
  • Sleevers
  • Tray sealers
  • Printers
  • Metal detectors
  • Packaging lines
  • Weighers
  • Refrigeration
  • Site services

Interested? Send your UPDATED CV to the advert NOW!

Fabric Engineer
Winner Recruitment
Stafford
In office
Junior - Mid
£15/hour - £15/hour
RECENTLY POSTED

Fabric Engineer – Temporary Cover (Single Site)

Stafford
£15.50 per hour (PAYE)
Temporary Assignment

We are currently recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Fabric Engineer to provide temporary cover on a single-site location in Solihull.

This role is ideal for a hands-on fabric or maintenance engineer with strong experience in planned preventative maintenance (PPM) within a commercial or facilities environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Carrying out PPM fabric maintenance tasks across the site
  • Emergency lighting checks and basic compliance testing
  • Tap temperature checks in line with H&S and legionella controls
  • Minor fabric repairs (e.g. doors, fixtures, fittings, general upkeep)
  • Reporting defects and completing maintenance records accurately
  • Ensuring all work is carried out safely and to site standards

Requirements:

  • Previous experience in a Fabric Engineer / Maintenance Assistant / Facilities role
  • Good working knowledge of PPM schedules
  • Understanding of basic compliance checks (emergency lighting, water temperatures)
  • Ability to work independently on a single-site environment
  • Reliable, punctual, and safety-conscious

What’s on Offer:

  • £15.50 per hour PAYE
  • Stable temporary to permanent position
  • Straightforward, well-defined duties
  • Single-site work (no travel between locations)

If you’re a dependable fabric engineer looking for a temporary assignment in Solihull, we’d love to hear from you.

Principal Civil Design Engineer
JAM Recruitment Ltd
Manchester
Hybrid
Senior
£400/day - £490/day
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Principal/Senior Civil Design Engineer (Water Industry)

Location: Manchester / Hybrid

Contract: 12 month contract

Rate: £400 to £490 per day (outisde IR35)

An established engineering and construction contractor is seeking an experienced Senior Civil Design Engineer to support the delivery of civil design solutions across regulated clean and wastewater projects in the UK.

This is a contract opportunity suited to candidates with strong technical capability, leadership experience, and a background in the water sector.

Key Responsibilities

  • Produce civil design deliverables that meet safety, quality and regulatory requirements
  • Identify efficient design solutions from scopes and site visits, communicating effectively with clients and project teams
  • Direct, support and develop CAD Technicians, junior designers and graduates
  • Prepare design risk assessments, reports and technical specifications
  • Ensure designs comply with relevant technical, professional and water company standards
  • Attend and present designs at HAZOP, ALM, KM and similar meetings

Required Qualifications & Experience

  • Minimum 10 years’ design experience within the regulated water industry
  • Experience carrying out hydraulic calculations and producing hydraulic profiles
  • Degree qualified, HND, or significant experience from Technician level
  • Registered with a relevant professional body and working towards Chartership

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

  • Chartered Engineer
  • Experience across both clean water and wastewater projects
  • Background in infrastructure and non-infrastructure design
  • Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

How to Apply

If you are a Senior Civil Design Engineer with water industry experience and are looking for your next contract role, please apply or get in touch for a confidential discussion

C++ Software Engineer
Certain Advantage
Bristol
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
£65/hour

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bristol is currently looking to recruit a C++ Software Engineer subcontractor on an initial 6 month contract, with very likely extension.  The role will be onsite 4 days per week.  A 4 day working week is OK (Monday to Thursday). Rate: £65.00 per hour Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at ‘time and a quarter’ Location: Bristol Hybrid / Remote working: The role will be onsite 4 days per week. A 4 day working week is OK (Monday to Thursday). Duration: 6 Months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter. IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Interview process: One stage video interview Job Description: The company are a world leader in missile and missile systems looking for a highly capable and adaptable to join our Development Facility in Bristol. Join the growing dynamic Software team in Bristol in developing the latest mission-critical defence systems. You will work as part of a small team and be empowered to work individually with little supervision. Responsibilities: A strong background in software engineering, its realisation and system wide impact. Experience of working in C++ 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, QT Knowledge of DDS middleware and Real Time Operating Systems Knowledge of standards such as DefStan 00-55, DO-178C or IEC61508 and restricted coding standards such as MISRA C

Oracle DBA
Adecco
Sheffield
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
Private salary

Oracle DBA - Sheffield - 6 months - Inside IR35

My client a leading Telecoms Company is looking for an Oracle DBA Administrator to join their Enterprise Cloud Services Infrastructure team. The successful candidate will be responsible for incident management and change implementation across key technical areas, with a focus on Oracle Database and MySQL Server technologies.This is a hybrid role with flexibility to work from either Birmingham or Sheffield.

You will play a critical role in delivering robust technical support to meet customer KPIs and SLAs, while actively contributing to continuous improvement initiatives using CI methodologies.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide expert-level support for Oracle DB and MySQL Server within a large-scale enterprise environment.
  • Manage and resolve incidents, implement changes, and troubleshoot complex technical issues.
  • Ensure high availability and performance across Client’s database estate, which includes over 1000 databases hosted on 1500+ Servers.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain and enhance Legacy and modern database systems.
  • Apply CI (Continuous Improvement) practices to identify inefficiencies and drive operational enhancements.

Required Skills & Experience:

  • Strong hands-on experience as an Oracle DBA, with a solid understanding of MySQL Server.
  • Proven ability to own and resolve technical faults within enterprise cloud infrastructure.
  • Familiarity with the latest versions of Oracle and a proactive approach to learning new database technologies.
  • Experience working in large-scale environments with complex support structures.

If the role aligns with your experience please apply with your updated CV

Break Fix Engineer
Click Digital
London
In office
Junior - Mid
£26/hour
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

We are recruiting for a Break Fix Engineer for a leading IT Service provider based in London (EC1)
The role:

  • Break fix server engineer working on HP, Dell and IBM servers, Server provisioning, Rack, stack and configure servers.
  • Support Trainee DC Engineers when required.
  • Troubleshoot hardware faults and arrange replacements.
  • Install and decommission redundant equipment.
  • Provide expert hardware support.
  • Responsible for proactive updating of customer and resolution of service.
  • Co-operate and work closely with all members of the support team to ensure efficient, productive and high quality technical support and customer service to customers within the live Data Centre.
  • Liaise with onsite support engineers and within other sites.
  • Manage all incoming calls, emails to the data centre support function.
  • Liaise with third party suppliers to report and escalate customer problems.
  • Respond to customers within agreed SLA.
  • Follow escalation processes; tickets to support management and other teams as required.
  • Escalate tickets to 2nd line against agreed timescales and continue to monitor these tickets to resolution.

Working on a shift rota:

  • Early - 07:00 to 14:30
  • Late - 14:30 to 22:00
  • Week night - 22:00 - 07:00
  • Weekend day - 07:00 - 19:00
  • Weekend night - 19:00 - 07:00

This is an umbrella contract, the role is Inside IR35

SOFTWARE ENGINEERS C
Morson Edge
Shropshire
Hybrid
Junior - Mid
£500/day - £600/day

SOFTWARE ENGINEERS CONTRACTS 12 MONTHS HYBRID TELFORD Shropshire

Hybrid working typically, 2 days on site, 3 days from home but this can fluctuate depending on business needs.

Software Engineer Full Lifecycle design, development & integration of equipment at the system and sub-system levels. Within this role you will be exposed to several different vehicles and systems. There will be a mixture of new development, maintaining legacy applications and specifying requirements for externally developed equipment.

AT THE COAL FACE / TASKS/ RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Design and implement software solutions.
  • Support the overall system design process to ensure optimal allocation of functionality between different physical parts of the system.
  • Validation of software and systems, which may include producing test tools, the generation of test schedules, test and integration plans and technical reports.
  • Provide support to task planning and estimating.
  • Schedule own work to meet target timescales and deliverable milestones.
  • Perform self-verification of own tasks to ensure completeness and quality of information.
  • Undertake peer reviews to ensure completeness and quality of output.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS / PROVEN ABILITY

  • Object oriented C+ or later development with knowledge of design patterns.
  • Understanding of UML/SysML.
  • Full software development lifecycle.
  • Software verification and testing experience.
  • Good communication skills.

DESIRABLES

  • Agile development.
  • Knowledge of integration and target hardware testing would be advantageous.
  • Development with Data Distribution Service (DDS) or other Ethernet based communication.
  • Windows/Linux Cross Platform Development.
  • Visual Studio 2022.
  • CMake or similar build environment.
  • Windows/Linux system configuration.
  • CANbus/MilCAN/J1939 knowledge.
  • Git version control.
  • Youtrack/Jira issue and task tracking.
  • MariaDB/MySQL databases.
  • Boost, XML, JSON and cryptography.
  • Qt6 GUI Development.
  • Developing unit tests using a framework such as GoogleTest.

ADDITIONAL SECURITY INFORMATION: WE SEEK SOFTWARE ENGINEERS WHO HAVE WORKED IN A MILITARY / DEFENCE ENVIRONMENT / INDUSTRY WITHIN THE LAST 12 MONTHS OR WHO ARE CAPABLE OF OBTAINING SECURITY CLEARANCE (SC LEVEL MINIMUM)

Contract) Boomi Integration Engineer
Lynko
Manchester
Fully remote
Mid - Senior
Private salary
+1

Boomi Integration Engineer

Remote Contract

Outside IR35

Role Summary

We re looking for a hands-on integration engineer to design, build, test, and support enterprise integrations using Boomi. You ll work with business stakeholders and engineers to connect SaaS apps, on-prem systems, and data sources using APIs, event/file patterns, and integration best practices.

Key Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain Boomi processes (API, event, batch, and file-based integrations).
  • Design integrations end-to-end: requirements mapping error handling deployment monitoring.
  • Develop and publish APIs (REST/SOAP) with appropriate security (OAuth2, basic auth, certificates, IP restrictions).
  • Implement data transformations (JSON/XML/CSV), mapping, validation, enrichment, and canonical models.
  • Set up and manage Boomi runtime/Atoms (Atom, Molecule, Atom Cloud) and environments.
  • Configure connectors (CRM/ERP/databases/SFTP/HTTP) and manage credentials securely.
  • Establish exception handling, retries, dead-letter patterns, alerting, and operational runbooks.
  • Support testing (unit/integration/UAT), performance checks, and test data setup.
  • Diagnose production issues, perform root-cause analysis, and deliver fixes with minimal downtime.
  • Maintain documentation (interface specs, mappings, diagrams, deployment notes, dashboards).
  • Collaborate with security/compliance on data protection, audit trails, and access controls.

Required Skills & Experience

  • 4+ years delivering integrations on Boomi (or equivalent iPaaS with strong Boomi hands-on capability).
  • Strong knowledge of integration patterns: synchronous vs async, pub/sub, idempotency, batching, pagination.
  • API fundamentals: REST, SOAP, OpenAPI basics, webhooks, status codes, versioning.
  • Data formats & transformation: JSON, XML, CSV; mapping and validation; basic XSLT helpful.
  • Operational discipline: logging, monitoring, alerting, incident response.
  • Environment & release practices: dev/test/prod separation, change control, rollback.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills (HTTP traces, connector errors, payload inspection).
  • Good communication and ability to translate business requirements into integration design.

Desirable / Nice to Have

  • Boomi certifications (Developer/Professional/Architect).
  • ERP/CRM integration experience (e.g., Salesforce, NetSuite).
  • Messaging/event platforms (Azure Service Bus, Kafka, MQ).
  • CI/CD exposure (Git, pipelines) and automated testing for integrations.
  • Cloud fundamentals (networking, secrets management, certificates).
  • Familiarity with GDPR/PII handling and audit logging.

Deliverables

  • Reliable integrations with agreed SLAs and monitoring.
  • Clear documentation and operational guides.
  • Stable deployments with minimal defects and quick incident recovery.

If you don’t match all of the requirements on the brief, please do still apply. All CVs will be reviewed and all candidates carefully considered. We understand that nobody can have experience in everything, and that some things cand be learned on the job.

The rate is dependant on experience and can be discussed openly on a screening call. A two-stage interview process will follow, and the successful applicant will start as soon as possible.

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