This role is a 1 year fixed term position supporting fabrication in the Core Research Facility of fibre fabrication as well as the microfabrication work associated with the Department of Physics. It will involve supporting students and researchers with both fabrication techniques through training and to ensure the smooth running of equipment. It will also involve engaging with external companies and other higher education institutes to enhance our research portfolio.
Fabrication is central to the research in the Department of Physics and microfabrication forms a core part of the Condensed Matter and Quantum Materials research group as well as the Nanobioelectronics research group. Fibre fabrication is part of the Core Research Facilities at the University of Bath and has a state-of-the-art optical fibre pulling tower which is central to the work of the Fibre Fabrication group in the Department of Physics. This role will both enhance and support the work of these research groups, and the post holder will have an opportunity to expand their expertise and skills.
About you
We are looking for a person who is enthusiastic about fabrication, with practical experience in microfabrication clean room work as well as experimental optical physics. Experience in training others would be an advantage as well as working as part of an experimental team. The applicant should also have an awareness of the Health and Safety considerations of working in both fabrication environments. Strong communication skills are essential as is an aptitude for problem solving.
Further information
This role is a full time position on a fixed 1 year contract working 36.5 hours per week.
If you have further questions about the role, please contact the Deputy Head of Department for Physics, Dr Sara Dale ( ).
We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students and encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment.
We’re very proud to be a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. an accredited Disability Confident Leader; autism friendly university, committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff.
We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equity and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students and encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment.
We’re very proud to be a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. an accredited Disability Confident Leader; autism friendly university, committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff.
We’re continually expanding our benefits package to better support you and enhance your experience with us and the below is just an example of some of the many great benefits we offer:
Find out more about our benefits and watch the video to hear from our staff about what makes the University of Bath a great place to work as well as following us X and LinkedIn.
Closing Date: 20 Apr 2026
Department: Technical & Experimental
Salary: £38,784 to £46,049
About the job
Job summary
Discover what it’s like to work in a compliance role that makes an impact. Could you help us shape a stronger, fairer future? Your next career move starts here.
Rule keepers - begin your compliance journey
HMRC’s Fraud Investigation Service (FIS) is responsible for the department’s civil and criminal investigations.
Covert Operations, Digital Exploitation (CODE) sits within FIS. Working across Law Enforcement and government, CODE provides investigative tools and covert techniques to front-line investigations and works with key partners to develop and provide access to new technology and systems to enable investigators to respond to serious and complex tax evasion and crime.
Job description
This role sits within the Digital Forensic Infrastructure Team (DFI) which is part of FIS CODE Capability, Development, Infrastructure & Innovation (CDII) and plays an integral role in His Majesty’s Government’s fight against serious and organised crime, supporting investigations totalling hundreds of millions of pounds each year. DFI supports FIS CODE and all wider FIS investigations.
Digital Forensic Infrastructure (DFI) is responsible for delivering a broad portfolio of change initiatives, both to sustain and transform FIS’s legacy technologies and to deliver innovative new solutions, designed around our customers’ needs. DFI works in an integrated way to combine digital and technology change, project deliver, business process, product management and cultural change to maximise impact and ensure sustainability.
As FIS grows, so does the need for Infrastructure support. The Senior DevOps Engineer role is an amazing opportunity for any experienced, forward thinking and focused individual who has a passion for technology.
If you flourish with dealing with diverse challenges, enjoy delivering exceptional support to users, growing your knowledge and want to work with a like-minded and supportive team then this may be the role for you.
As one of our Senior DevOps Engineers, you will be responsible for maintaining and evolving the FIS cloud Infrastructure in line with strategy set by the Principal Technical Lead.
You will provide technical support to the forensic infrastructure team across multiple sites and colleagues in the wider national FIS estate.
The Senior DevOps Engineer will manage third party provision of infrastructure services and the provision of expertise to develop architectural solutions for infrastructure services throughout the service product life cycle.
Flexibility Payment:
This post attracts a Level 2 Flexibility Payment (FP) that is paid monthly with salary. This FP allows HMRC flexibility to change your work pattern, at short notice, to meet business needs. You will be expected to undertake periods of On Call. You will also be expected to work additional hours, at weekends and outside your normal working hours/days (including bank holidays).
In applying for a position and accepting the FP you agree that you can and will meet those attendance requirements.
FP levels are reviewed annually - on a business need and personal basis - and may be subject to change.
Details of the Flexibility Payment can be found in the attached document.
Person specification
We are looking for an enthusiastic, resilient individual who can deliver in an impactful way within a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.
This is an IT Technical role, and you will already a strong background working as a DevOps engineer (or similar) with public cloud platforms (eg. AWS, Azure or GCP)
The successful candidate will be undertaking the following (but not limited to):
Regular travel within the UK for meetings and infrastructure work will be required with occasional overnight stays. You will be required to work out of hours on an on-call rota, weekdays and weekends.
Please note: Security Check (SC) clearance level, either already held or willing to obtain, is a requirement of this role. Please see Additional Security Information and Security sections below.
Essential Criteria:
Desirable Criteria:
Benefits
Alongside your salary of £50,686, HM Revenue and Customs contributes £14,683 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
HMRC operates both Flexible and Hybrid Working policies, allowing you to balance your work and personal commitments. We welcome applications from those who need to work a more flexible arrangement and will agree to requests where possible, considering our operational and customer service needs.
We offer a generous leave allowance, starting at 25 days and increasing by a day for every year of qualifying service up to a maximum of 30 days.
To find out more about HMRC benefits and find out what it’s really like to work for HMRC hear from our insiders or visit Thinking of joining the Civil Service.
Things you need to know
Artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.
Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Strengths and Experience.
How to Apply
As part of the application process, you will be asked to provide the following:
Please also provide a statement (max 250-words) for the Desirable Criteria, if applicable to you, on your application form. This is not essential for the role but may be considered by the vacancy-holder where candidates have the same scores at interview.
Further details around what this will entail are listed on the application form.
Sift
In the event of a large number of applications being received, an initial sift may be held on the Personal Statement.
At full sift your CV and Personal Statement will be assessed, with the successful candidates being invited to interview.
We may also raise the score required at any stage of the process if we receive a high number of applications.
Interview
During the panel interview, you will be asked to prepare and deliver a presentation to assess your experience, follow-up questions will be asked. Further details will be provided in advance.
You will also be asked some questions to assess your technical ability, and some Strength-based questions to explore what you enjoy and your motivations relevant to the role.
This is an example of a strengths-based question :
“It is often said that the customer’s needs should come first. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?”
There is no expectation or requirement for you to prepare for the strengths-based questions in advance of the interview, though you may find it helpful to spend some time reflecting on what you enjoy doing and what you do well.
Interviews will take place face-to-face at Stratford Regional Centre.
Sift and interview dates to be confirmed.
Eligibility
Please take extra care to tick the correct boxes in the eligibility sections of your application form. Mistakes sometimes happen but if you contact us later than two working days (Monday-Friday) before the vacancy closes, we may not be able to reopen your application for you. If you do make a mistake with your eligibility form, or have withdrawn yourself in error and need your application reinstated whilst the campaign is still live, please contact us via: - Use the subject line to insert appropriate wording for example - ‘Please re-open my application - (insert vacancy ref) & vacancy closing date (insert date)’
To check that you are eligible to apply for this role, please review the eligibility information before submitting your application.
The HMRC app can help you with your application
The HMRC app can provide you with your past 5 years’ employment history, making the process of filling in your application quicker and easier.
If successful in your application, you will need your National Insurance number for the onboarding process.
Download the HMRC app now and save your National Insurance number to your digital phone wallet.
How to download the HMRC app and sign up for an account:
Download the free HMRC app from the App Store or Google Play store.
If you have an HMRC online account already, sign straight in using your ID and password. If not, you can prove your identity by answering some questions or providing your photo ID.
You’ll then be able to access the app quickly and easily by signing in using a 6-digit PIN, your fingerprint or facial recognition.
You can find guidance for technical issues on GOV.UK: Technical support with HMRC online services.
Reserve List
A reserve list may be held for up to 12 months from which further appointments may be made for the same or similar roles - if this applies to you, we’ll let you know via your Civil Service Jobs account.
Criminal Record Check
Applications received from candidates with a criminal record are considered fairly in accordance with the DBS Code of Practice and the Recruitment of ex-offenders Policy.
Merit List
After interview, a single merit list will be created, and you will only be considered for posts in locations you have expressed a preference for. Appointments will be made in strict merit order in line with the set number of roles in each location.
Hybrid working at HMRC
HMRC is an office-based organisation, and colleagues are expected to spend 60% of their working time in the office. Our offices provide opportunity for interaction, collaboration which aids learning and development and a sense of community. Where the role allows it, and where the home environment is suitable, colleagues can work from home for up to 2 days a week, averaged over a calendar month (or a proportionate amount of time for colleagues who work less than full time).
Reasonable Adjustments
We want to make sure no one is put at a disadvantage during our recruitment process. To assist you with this, we will reduce or remove any barriers where possible and provide additional support where appropriate.
If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should:
Complete the “Assistance required” section in the “Additional requirements” page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at interview, or if you’re deaf, a Language Service Professional.
Technical Support
If you are experiencing problems that cannot be resolved by our ‘help’ section, then technical support is available. You will receive a reply in 2 working days.
Additional Security Information
Please note: in addition to the standard pre-employment checks for appointment into the Civil Service, all candidates must also obtain National Security Vetting at Security Check (SC) clearance level for this vacancy. You will normally need to meet the minimum UK residency period as determined by the level of vetting being undertaken, which for SC is 5 years UK residency prior to your vetting application. If you have any questions about this residency requirement, please speak to the vacancy holder for this post.
From 1 April 2026, applicants will be required to meet updated nationality and residency requirements so that National Security Vetting (NSV) checks can be conducted. If this affects you, we will give you more information at the appropriate time.
Important information for existing HMRC contractual homeworkers
Please note that this role is unsuitable for contractual homeworkers due to the nature and/or requirements of the role.
Terms and Conditions
Customer facing roles in HMRC require the ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English and/or Welsh where required. Where this is an essential requirement, this will be tested as part of the selection process.
HMRC has a presence in every region of the UK. For more information on where you might be working, review this information on our locations.
The Civil Service values honesty and integrity and expects all candidates to abide by these principles. The evidence you provide in your application must relate to your own experiences.
Any instances of plagiarism or other forms of cheating will be investigated and, if proven, the relevant application(s) will be withdrawn from the process.
Recording of interviews is prohibited unless explicit agreement is sought in line with the UK General Data Protection Regulations.
Questions relating to an individual application must be emailed as detailed later in this advert.
Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening, subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicant’s details held on the IFD will be refused employment.
A candidate is not eligible to apply for a role within the Civil Service if the application is made within a 5 year period following a dismissal for carrying out internal fraud against government.
New entrants will join on the minimum of the pay band.
Please note that if you are applying for roles on a part-time basis, the salary agreed will be pro-rata, reflective of the working hours agreed within your contract.
If you experience accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the ‘Contact point for applicants’ section.
For more Information for people applying for, or thinking of applying for, roles at HM Revenue and Customs, please see link: Working for HMRC: information for applicants - GOV.UK.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).
See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Nationality requirements
Open to UK nationals only.
Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission’s recruitment principles (opens in a new window).
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).
Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) Compliance Officer - Harlow Council
Location: Mead Park, Harlow, Essex
Full time, Temporary
6-month Contract
£350.88 PAYE / £450 Umbrella per day
Closing Date: Monday 20th April 2026
Essex County Council (ECC) are delighted to be supporting Harlow Council to recruit a Mechanical & Electrical Compliance Officer on a full-time, temporary basis.
Please note that this post requires the successful individual to be based on site a minimum of 3 days per week,
Harlow is a district of contrasts and an ideal location to both live and work. The town itself is thriving, with excellent shopping and leisure facilities for all ages. We have good road links to the M11 and M25 and excellent rail connections to London and Stansted Airport, just 35 minutes and 20 minutes away from Harlow respectively.
About the Role
Harlow Council is looking for a proactive and technically minded Assistant Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) Compliance Manager to support the safe, efficient and compliant delivery of mechanical and electrical services across our housing portfolio.
Working closely with the Mechanical & Electrical Manager, you’ll play a key role in ensuring heating systems, electrical installations, domestic and communal electrical installations, domestic and communal EICR’s, fire alarm systems, AOV systems, lifts, fire safety assets, and other building‑services infrastructure remain safe, compliant and well‑maintained. The applicant will be responsible for producing weekly compliance data.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys a mix of technical surveying, contractor oversight, compliance monitoring and resident‑focused service delivery.
Key Responsibilities
About You
What We Offer
A supportive comfortable team environment
The chance to make a meaningful difference to residents’ homes and safety
What to do Next
If you are interested in finding out more about this role, we would love to hear from you. Please apply via the Working for Essex website. If you have any queries relating to this post please email
Technical Data Author – Systems / Landing Gear Location: Filton, Bristol
Sector: Aerospace / Aviation
Contract: Contract - £45/hr Inside IR35 - 35 hours a week
Overview Morson are seeking a Technical Author/Writer to join a systems engineering technical data team supporting aircraft in service across multiple programs. The team is responsible for the production, maintenance, and continuous improvement of aircraft maintenance documentation, ensuring safety, regulatory compliance, and customer satisfaction throughout the full lifecycle of the aircraft.
This role focuses on ATA 32 – Landing Gear, Wheels and Brakes, delivering high-quality Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (ICA) and supporting airline customers with day-to-day maintenance queries.
Key Responsibilities Author, update, and maintain aircraft maintenance documentation, including: Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM)
Troubleshooting Manual (TSM)
Analyse design changes, drawings, and technical inputs to assess impact on maintenance documentation and aircraft configuration.
Ensure documentation accurately reflects the as-delivered and in-service configuration of each aircraft.
Deliver documentation in line with EASA regulations , contractual commitments, quality standards, and agreed schedules.
Support aircraft safety and maintainability by producing clear, complete, and accurate technical data.
Skills & Experience Master’s degree (or equivalent experience) in Aerospace Engineering, Aircraft Maintenance, or a related discipline.
Experience with aircraft maintenance, systems, and production processes.
Strong understanding of Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (ICA) and maintenance documentation.
Knowledge of aircraft configuration management.
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Job Title: Senior Commissioning Engineer
Pay: PAYE £399.88 or £557.15 Umbrella
Location:Hinkley Point C, Somerset
Job ID: 1851
Job Purpose / Overview
The Commissioning Team is expanding in preparation for the commissioning of the first nuclear power station to be built in a generation.
As a company that foster an inclusive culture, valuing the unique strengths, perspectives, and experiences of all employees, we are seeking talent from diverse backgrounds and level of expertise.
The Senior Electrical Commissioning Engineer is responsible for leading, executing, and assuring commissioning activities for LV, HV, and EHV electrical systems. The role ensures that electrical systems are safely energised, validated against design intent, and demonstrated compliant with nuclear safety, environmental, and industrial standards. In doing so, the role supports the Commissioning Arrangements and contributes directly to fuel-load readiness and system handover to operations.
Principal Accountabilities
Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Experience
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
Desirable
Technical Competencies
Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) Engineer
6-Month Contract
£50-60 per hour (Inside IR35)
Gateshead (Hybrid - 3 days on-site per week)
A leading defence organisation in Gateshead is looking for an experienced Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) Engineer to take ownership of ILS delivery across major Naval programmes. This role sits at the heart of long-term system supportability, ensuring all customer and contractual requirements are met while shaping effective through-life support strategies.
Key Responsibilities
Essential Skills & Experience
If this is of interst, please submit an application to the link provided.
Join Our Client as a DV Cleared 3rd Line Storage & PKI Support Engineer in Basingstoke
6 months with possible extension
Rate: Up to £500 per day via an approved umbrella company
Must be willing and eligible to go through high security clearance
Are you an experienced IT professional with a passion for supporting high-security government systems? Our client, a reputable organisation committed to building trust through innovation, is seeking a dedicated 3rd Line Storage & PKI Support Engineer to join their dynamic team in Basingstoke.
What you’ll be doing:
* Providing expert support for storage solutions (Dell Avamar, Data Domain) and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) systems (Microsoft, Thales)
* Responding to escalations from 2nd Line and managing incidents via the Incident Process
* Supporting and maintaining PKI and storage solutions, including travel to other sites
* Conducting readiness assessments for new releases and producing detailed documentation
* Monitoring systems using Event Management tools (e.g., SCOM) and executing planned activities through Change Management processes
* Supporting backup and storage operations, ensuring system integrity and security
What you’ll bring:
* Experience with storage solutions such as Dell Avamar & Data Domain
* Knowledge of Public Key Technologies (Microsoft, Thales)
* Familiarity with Cloud Infrastructure Storage and VMware cloud technologies
* Understanding of ITSM processes and server administration (e.g., Windows Server)
* Proficiency with Event Management tools (e.g., SCOM) and VMware vCenter (use, not administer)
* Ability to work shifts (0700-1500 & 1100-1900) on a rotating basis
* DV clearance is essential; Purple clearance is required for this role
If you’re ready to contribute to vital government projects and thrive in a collaborative, evolving environment, we want to hear from you. Apply now to be part of a team making a real difference
£250 PD to £300 PD | Inside IR35 | 2-month rolling contract with scope to move into permenant
Our trusted client is looking for a hands-on Senior IT Support Engineer to join an internal IT team, supporting users and systems across a varied environment to provide 2nd to 3rd line support within a Microsoft environment.
The Role
Reporting to the IT Manager, you’ll deliver 2nd line support across desktops, Servers, mobile devices, applications, and cloud infrastructure (Azure). You’ll manage helpdesk tickets, support site setups, maintain Active Directory, and ensure IT services run smoothly across head office and construction sites.
This role is 5 days onsite in Maidstone, Kent with scope to potentially move into a permanent position.
Key Responsibilities
Requirements
ASAP start, one stage interview process.
Morson is delighted to be working in partnership with a market leading Aerospace organisation to recruit an Automation and Metallics Engineer for an initial 12 Month contract. There is a rate of £28.71 PAYE per hour + Holiday Pay or £38.40 per hour Umbrella on offer for the successful candidate. The role would be full time on site in Chester Please find the job spec. below: Automation and Metallics Engineer within the Manufacturing Technologies Team. Responsible for: ? The deployment and support of automated machinery for the assembly of aircraft wing structures and sub-assemblies. ? Assembly processes include drilling, fastening, cold-working and sealing. ? The scope of automated assembly machinery ranges from large Cartesian machines and industrial robots to lightweight solutions and collaborative robots (cobots). ? PUWER requirements for the safe introduction of new machinery Core activities include: ? Defining new machinery ? Developing new automated assembly processes ? Project management ? Providing technical support to existing machinery Skill Requirements ? Degree level qualification (or equivalent) in Engineering. ? Experience in the fields of automation and/or robotics. ? Knowledge of the production processes used in Broughton. Knowledge of PUWER & REACH legislation. ? Project Management. ? Proficient digital and data analysis skills. ? Experience with statistical or data analysis software tools e.g., Minitab, Skywise. ? Problem solving (including PPS). ? Good communication and stakeholder management skills. Simply hit the 'Apply Now' button for immediate consideration.
Contract: Infrastructure Engineer (Linux Administration & Server Hardware)
Location: Glasgow (hybrid - 3 days onsite)
Duration: 6 months
Day Rate: Negotiable (Inside IR35 via umbrella solution)
Reference: 20460
Seeking an experienced Infrastructure Engineer to support a large-scale enterprise environment. This role centres on troubleshooting complex system and platform issues, while contributing to the ongoing improvement of operational processes and tooling.
This is a hands-on position, ideal for someone comfortable working across Linux-based systems and underlying Server Hardware. You will be involved in incident resolution, problem analysis, and driving improvements to system reliability and performance.
Key Responsibilities
Required Skills & Experience
Desirable Skills
Networking People (UK) is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Electronic / Hardware Engineer Contract: 6 months, Outside IR35, 2 days a week on-site Responsibilities: Design and develop analogue and digital electronic circuits for sonar and subsea systems Develop mixed-signal hardware including sensor interfaces, signal conditioning, ADC/DAC stages Design low-noise, high-sensitivity electronics for acoustic and underwater sensing applications Work across full product lifecycle from concept, schematic design, PCB layout through to prototype, test and production Integrate hardware with embedded software and real-time processing systems Conduct lab-based debugging, validation and performance testing of electronic systems Support environmental testing for subsea deployment (pressure, temperature, vibration, corrosion) Produce technical documentation including schematics, design reports, and test proceduresEssential Skills: Experience with mixed-signal electronics and sensor interfacing PCB design experience using tools such as Altium or OrCAD Understanding of embedded systems and hardware/software integration Hands-on experience with lab test equipment (oscilloscopes, spectrum analysers, logic analysers) Strong understanding of signal integrity and low-noise design techniques
6 months - initially
Location: Basingtoke
DV clearance required
£650 inside IR35 - Umbrella only
Description:
Desirable - Experience across technologies such as:
This role offers a fantastic chance to contribute to impactful projects in a supportive environment. If you’re ready to bring your expertise to a forward-thinking team, we’d love to hear from you!
Join Our Client as a 4th Line Cloud Support Engineer - Basingstoke
Duration: 6 months
Rate: Up to £575 per day via an approved umbrella company
Must be willing and eligible to go through high security clearance
Are you passionate about cloud technology and ready to take your skills to the next level? Our client, a reputable organisation committed to building trust through innovation, is hiring a dedicated 4th Line Cloud Support Engineer to join their dynamic team in Basingstoke. This is an exciting opportunity to work on high-profile projects within a collaborative environment.
What you’ll be doing:
* Provide expert support for cloud (compute & storage) technologies, including VMware and Horizon VDI.
* Respond to escalations from 2nd Line, perform daily system checks, and manage incidents through the IT Service Management Toolset.
* Conduct readiness assessments for new releases, ensuring smooth deployment.
* Maintain comprehensive documentation such as Work Instructions and Patching Schedules.
* Manage lifecycle of supported products, ensuring they remain supported and up-to-date.
* Carry out planned activities via Change Management processes and monitor systems using Event Management tools like SCOM and Aria Operations.
* Support physical networking and Windows environment components (Active Directory, DNS, SQL, SCOM).
What you’ll bring:
* Extensive VMware experience (vCenter, ESXi, NSX, VCF).
* Knowledge of Horizon VDI and Windows Server environments.
* Experience with physical networking and cloud administration (e.g., vCloud Director).
* Familiarity with Event Management tools and scripting (PowerShell).
* Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to take on technical leadership activities.
* Ability to work on-site in Basingstoke on a rotating shift pattern (0700-1500 / 1100-1900).
If you’re ready to contribute to innovative cloud solutions and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you! Apply now to join a team dedicated to making a difference.
Network Architect - Basingstoke (Office-based)
Duration: 6 months
Rate: Up to £600 per day via an approved umbrella company
Must be willing and eligible to go through high security clearance Are you ready to make a real impact and help shape the future of technology? Our client, a reputable organisation, is seeking a talented Network Architect to join a dynamic, multi-skilled agile team in Basingstoke. This is an exciting opportunity to work on varied projects, collaborate with dedicated professionals, and contribute to innovative solutions.
What you’ll be doing:
* Lead the technical implementation of medium to large network infrastructures, ensuring delivery within timescales and managing risks.
* Provide expert guidance on LAN network setup, infrastructure patching, troubleshooting, and problem resolution.
* Advise on preventive maintenance and configuration adjustments to optimise product performance and customer satisfaction.
* Manage systems within SLA, proposing improvements and implementing changes to meet service standards.
* Engage with third parties to resolve complex product issues and ensure seamless project delivery.
* Stay current with new tools, products, and techniques, promoting continuous improvement within the team.
What you’ll bring:
* Proven experience in independently implementing LAN networks and infrastructure patching according to design specifications.
* Strong knowledge of solution development, ensuring compatibility with existing architectures, policies, and standards.
* Ability to meet project deadlines and manage costs effectively.
* Skilled in diagnosing and resolving issues swiftly, providing timely workarounds or fixes.
* Flexibility to adapt to changes in service, process, or operating models, aligning solutions with business needs.
If you’re passionate about network architecture and eager to contribute to impactful projects, we want to hear from you! Apply now to join a forward-thinking team dedicated to technological excellence.
Role: Senior Infrastructure Engineer - NetDevOps(SC Active)
Location : Newcastle (preferred), Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham, Blackpool Peel Park
Type : Hybrid working 3-days a week onsite IR35: inside
Job Description:
Role Overview
Key Responsibilities
Essential Technical Skills (Priority Criteria)
Candidates must demonstrate strong, hands-on experience in the following areas:
Enterprise Networking Engineering
o Complex OSPF and BGP environments
o Designing and implementing secure, resilient traffic flows
o Strong understanding of typical enterprise and cloud network patterns
Firewall and Security Technologies
o Extensive experience with Palo Alto firewalls
o Policy design and implementation across data centre and cloud
o Zero Trust and secure network design principles
Data Centre & Network Architecture
o VXLAN / EVPN, VRF segmentation, and multi-site fabrics
o Experience with vendors such as Arista (or equivalent)
o Load balancing technologies (e.g. F5 BIG-IP: LTM / APM / ASM)
Automation & NetDevOps Capability
You will be expected to demonstrate a clear move away from traditional, manual networking, including:
Cloud & Hybrid Experience
Experience & Knowledge
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£550–£650 per day | Outside IR35 | 6 Month Contract | Remote Overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior DevOps Engineer to join an established project delivering within a modern, cloud-first environment. You’ll be joining a lean, high-performing team, where DevOps is central to delivery not an afterthought. This role offers a high level of ownership, with the opportunity to shape infrastructure, improve reliability, and influence engineering best practices across the wider team. We’re looking for someone with deep Azure and Terraform expertise, who is comfortable operating in a hands-on capacity, while also mentoring others and driving improvements across CI/CD, observability, and security. Role & Responsibilities Design, build, and manage Azure infrastructure using Terraform, including modules, state management, and pipelines Develop and maintain CI/CD workflows (GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps or similar) Improve platform reliability, observability, and security across environments Take ownership of infrastructure and deployment processes within a fast-moving delivery team Collaborate closely with engineers to embed DevOps best practices and scalable patterns Mentor team members on infrastructure, automation, and platform engineering principles Identify and address performance bottlenecks, risks, and areas for improvement Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and automation-first thinking Skills and Experience Experienced DevOps Engineer Strong hands-on experience with Terraform and Azure (AKS, networking, identity, storage) Solid experience building and managing CI/CD pipelines, ideally within Azure DevOps Strong scripting capability (Bash, Python, or PowerShell) Experience implementing monitoring and observability solutions (e.g. Prometheus, Grafana, Azure Monitor) Ability to operate in a hands-on role within a small or fast-paced team Strong communication skills and experience working collaboratively with engineering teams Desirable Azure certifications (AZ-400, AZ-104) Experience with policy-as-code (OPA, Sentinel) and secrets management
Contract MBSE Systems Engineer
Bristol (Three days a week minimum)
SC clearance is essential
Junior-Senior positions - Rate DOE Inside IR35
A leading Defence prime are looking for a Contract MBSE Engineer to join the team in Bristol on an initial Six-month contract. The successful candidate must hold live security clearance to be considered for this role.
Key skills:
The successful candidate will be joining a long term complex Naval project; therefore, any relevant experience would be highly desirable.
Please only apply if you hold live and transferable security clearance (SC) and are willing and able to travel to the Bristol site at least Three days a week due to the classification of the project. We are looking for candidates from Junior-Senior level, the day rate will be discussed on a experience based level.
Head of Engineering Barrow-upon-Humber £65,000 per annum 45 hours per week, Monday to Friday (flexibility required) 27 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays Excellent Pension Family Private Medical Insurance Access to other Flexible Benefits including Medicash, Life Assurance, Critical Illness, Bike2Work, Car Scheme, iPad scheme etc Our client is seeking an experienced Head of Engineering to lead the engineering function across a large, complex operational environment. This is a senior leadership role responsible for delivering maintenance, reliability and asset performance across plant, equipment and infrastructure, ensuring a fully integrated 24/7 engineering support function to operations. The successful candidate will play a key role in developing engineering teams, managing budgets (Opex & Capex), driving continuous improvement and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Key Responsibilities \* Lead and develop the engineering and maintenance function across the division \* Ensure delivery of all maintenance activities across plant, equipment and infrastructure \* Maintain high levels of asset reliability and availability to support operational demands \* Develop and manage Opex and Capital maintenance budgets, aligned to business plans \* Deliver maintenance strategies in line with a 3-year capital plan \* Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency, productivity and cost performance \* Provide leadership on health, safety and environmental standards, promoting a zero-harm culture \* Ensure compliance with statutory regulations including LOLER, PUWER, PSSR, EAWR and LEV \* Oversee machinery safety and engineering compliance projects \* Produce and deliver monthly reports and KPIs to senior leadership \* Utilise and develop SAP EAM systems to enhance maintenance performance and asset management \* Support engineering projects and wider business initiatives \* Lead organisational change and implement engineering strategies across the division \* Develop engineering team capability through training, coaching and mentoring \* Manage stakeholder relationships across operations, finance, HR, purchasing and external partners \* Ensure all engineering activity aligns with wider business strategy and group initiatives Key Skills & Experience \* Proven experience operating at Head of Engineering or senior leadership level \* Strong background within engineering, manufacturing, industrial or heavy asset environments \* Experience managing maintenance functions across large-scale operations \* Experience managing Opex and Capex budgets \* Understanding of engineering compliance and statutory requirements \* Experience with CMMS / SAP EAM systems \* Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills \* Demonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement and operational efficiency Qualifications \* Engineering Degree, HNC/HND or time-served apprenticeship with further development \* Chartered Engineer status (or working towards) desirable \* IOSH Managing Safely (desirable)
NSR Desktop Engineer (Avanto, MS Defender) - MUST HAVE SC CLEARANCE - Barrow in Furness, Cumbria - 3 months+/RATE: £335 per day inside IR35
One of our Blue Chip Clients is urgently looking for an NSR Desktop Engineer (Avanto, MS Defender).
Please find some details below:
CONTRACTOR MUST BE SC CLEARED AND BE A SOLE UK NATIONAL (not dual national)
MUST BE PAYE THROUGH UMBRELLA
Role Description:
Desktop Engineer with experience in Avanto and MS Defender preferred
We have an exciting opportunity to join the client as a NSR Desktop Engineer in their End User Experience (EUE) department, supporting a broad span of high-profile clients in our vast portfolio. EUE Workplace Engineers are encouraged to grow and develop in the role’s fast paced environment, thriving as you build on your existing experience and bringing that knowledge to the fore
Your role
Be responsible for the completion of assigned works within allocated timeframes
Undertake Project Tasks, supporting both internal and external Project Managers
Undertake NSR tasks to agreed timescales
Possess exceptional customer handling skills
Your skills and experience
Experience in IDAC (Ivanti Device Application Control) and/or Microsoft Defender point - this is essential for the role
Useful to have in-depth knowledge and good understanding of Microsoft Windows O/S (Windows 10 & Windows 7), including build, configuration and registry settings is required, along with a level of proficiency in Microsoft Office.
SCCM experience including OS deployment, application deployment, faulting finding, monitoring and reporting desired
Automation - Understanding of Scripting technologies such as PowerShell, VB Scripting, and batch Files is beneficial
Security - knowledge of disk encryption using bit locker, NTFS permissions and shared folder security is useful
An appreciation of the Microsoft Exchange environment, email client configuration, MS Outlook, instant messaging tools (Skype for business), along with general etiquette
Working Knowledge of IT Service Management (ITSM) software (ServiceNow)
Your security clearance
SC Cleared, sole UK national and not more than 28 days outside the UK during the last 5 years.
Please send CV for full details and immediate interviews. We are a preferred supplier to the client.
MBSE Systems EngineeR
Rate - Negotiable
Location: Location: Bristol - 3 days on-site minimum
Sector: Public
IR35 Status: PAYE via Umbrella company only Job Description:
MBSE Systems Engineers
UK National - SC Cleared - Up to S classified data Provision of systems engineering into the Stratus LO project.
Primary focus will be the generation of the Sub System design definition artefacts, but work may extend to verification planning. This will include working in small cross cluster teams to capture the Sub System architecture (MBSE) and requirement definition artefacts.
Experienced Systems Engineering capability with the following:
Additional expertise in the follow is beneficial
Location: Bristol, United Kingdom
Summary of responsibilities - detailed JD provided Queue ticket management of tickets assigned to their Hub (and surrounding spokes) ensuring appropriate updates and call management to maintain Service levels as per contract Hub Stock management including asset management of kit in/out (Scan items in/out of locations) as per contract Effective Management of disposals that go through their Hub as per contract Triage and perform hardware repairs of in Warranty kit' and liaise with vendors for parts and returns as per contract Locker replenishments where appropriate as per contract Highlight potential issues with service/potential service improvements to their Team Leader Follow any agreed processes and procedures either from the Authority (site regulations etc) or Computacenter's own Essentials - Must have SC clearance/or be able to gain this, UK National with a UK passport, Must join the OOH rota and standby, must have a full clean driving licence - 2 year+ experience in a PC field service environment or PC field Workshop environment Hardware - Diagnose, troubleshoot, support & repair (including complex laptop break/fix repairs) Accredited or willing to go through HP & Dell - Desktop and Laptop training