Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Shifts: Monday to Friday - 2 shift and 3-shift (continental considered)

£48,000 - £57,500 + Annual Bonus + Enhanced Weekly Overtime + Comprehensive Sickness + 6x Life Assurance + Annual Pay Awards + Xmas shutdown + Funded External Training

Location: Exeter

Excellent transport links making this easily accessible from Crediton/Tiverton/Okehampton/Taunton/Wellington/Chard/Torquay/Newton/Exmouth

Are you a Mechanically strong Maintenance Engineer looking for a role with top-tier pay, job security, and career progression at a well-invested site?

This is a rare opportunity to join a world-class, globally recognised production site that is a leader in its field. Backed by a multi-billion-pound global turnover, this company is a powerhouse in advanced manufacturing, supplying critical components worldwide. With shifts available that include days (2 shift, 3 shift) and conti’s considered for any candidate with outstanding knowledge and experience within a a similar relevant sector working on large hydraulics.

With a long-standing history of success, they invest heavily in their maintenance team, reflected in high retention rates and career growth opportunities. Engineers benefit from funded qualifications for mechanical engineers looking to gain electrical NVQs and become multi-skilled, as well as options to pursue HNC’s and further technical development.

If you have experience in hydraulics, large-scale production machinery and are looking to join a supportive team that nurtures talent, this role could be the perfect fit for you. Varied shift patterns to suit you from days through to shift based roles.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on a range of heavy industrial machinery, ensuring high reliability and efficiency.
• Responding to reactive maintenance needs when necessary, but working within a well structured maintenance culture that prioritises PPM schedules.
• Working with cutting-edge equipment such as vacuum systems, hydraulics, CNC machines, X-ray machinery, automated conveyors, and robotic systems.
• Using your problem-solving skills to troubleshoot and optimise equipment performance.
• Collaborating with a highly skilled engineering team in a facility known for first-class maintenance standards and an exemplary health & safety record.
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and safety enhancements.

What’s In It for You?

• Job security & stability - work for a financially strong and well-established company.
• Flexible shift patterns to suit work-life balance.
• Uncapped overtime - huge earning potential.
• Career progression & funded training, including conversion courses for mechanical engineers to gain electrical qualifications should they wish!
• 10% employer pension contribution - significantly above industry standard.
• 6x annual salary life assurance & full sick pay.
• Health scheme & employee assistance programmes.
• Attendance & company-wide performance bonuses.
• Union support and a highly supportive work environment.
• Good annual leave allowance.
• xmas shut down

What We’re Looking For

• Relevant level 3 qualifications
• Experience in a heavy industry setting or strong aptitude and willingness to work with large hydraulic systems.
• Physically fit and comfortable working in a hands-on environment.
• Someone who can demonstrate a real passion for engineering - whether it’s car restoration in your space time, or showing a real flare for problem-solving in an engineering setting.
• A proactive mindset with logical fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• A willingness to learn and develop within a high-performing team.

Are You Up for the Challenge?

This is a unique chance to join an elite engineering team, working in an environment that values expertise and continuous improvement. Whether you’re a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, or Multi-Skilled Engineer, if you have the skills and motivation, we want to hear from you!

Apply now to find out more about this opportunity!

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Continuous Improvement Manager (known internally as IWS Manager)
Leominster , deep in the beautiful Herefordshire countryside (Home of Tyrrells Potato Crisps)
On-site

Join our snack-loving team
We’re looking for a Continuous Improvement Manager to join us at KP Snacks. If you’re ready to bring your ideas to the table, grow your skills and be part of a team that values what makes you, you – this could be your next big move.

About the role

As Continuous Improvement Manager, you’ll lead the development and implementation of our Intersnack Working System (IWS) journey at the Leominster site. You’ll be accountable for driving performance improvements, reducing losses and building total colleague engagement. This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll coach and support line teams, lead loss elimination initiatives and embed best practices to achieve our site Compelling Business Need (CBN).

What’s in it for you?
We believe in rewarding our colleagues and helping them thrive. Here’s a flavour of what we offer:

• Competitive annual salary.
• £6,000 annual car cash allowance.
• Annual bonus scheme, with a strong track record of overachievement
• Comprehensive healthcare support – including Medicash Health Cash Plan or Private Healthcare, Digital GP, Best Doctors second opinion service and specialist cancer care
• KP Pension Plan – contribution matching up to 7% of your salary
• 25 days holiday, plus the option to buy more
• KP4ME – our online platform for benefits, discounts, wellbeing tools and more

What will you be doing?

• Leading the site through our continued IWS Phase Journey, ensuring phased development and alignment with site CBN targets
• Coaching and supporting Line Leads during Daily Direction Setting (DDS) to set priorities, resolve issues and deliver target results
• Developing and maintaining the IWS Site Master Plan and 90-Day Plans, identifying key losses and capability gaps
• Driving breakthrough improvements in OEE, planned and unplanned downtime, and adherence to the Master Production Schedule using IWS tools and methodologies
• Building colleague engagement through coaching in the moment and ‘on the floor’ support, fostering a strong learning and development culture across the site, lead root cause analysis for chronic issues on the shop floor, ensuring timely resolution and sustainable fixes
• Supporting our 12 Pillars, ensuring that planned activity aligns with glidepath achievement
• Overseeing certification for Subject Matter Expert (SME) and next-phase IWS accreditation for the site

Who are we?
We’re KP Snacks, part of the Intersnack family. Across more than 30 countries, over 15,000 of us work together to make the snacks people love – from Hula Hoops to McCoy’s. In the UK, we’re a team of around 2,400 colleagues, based across seven sites and our Slough HQ. We’re proud of our close-knit culture, where we speak up, celebrate differences and push boundaries together.

We’re committed to inclusion
We’re building a workplace where everyone belongs. If you don’t tick every box, we’d still love to hear from you – your unique perspective could be just what we need. And if there’s anything we can do to make the process easier for you, just let us know.

We’d love to hear from you if you can bring:

• Experience in food manufacturing or FMCG environments, with a strong understanding of production processes, quality management and operational excellence specifically with data analysis and performance metrics
• Proven experience in lean systems (IWS preferred; Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification essential with Black Belt Certification desired or similar) and continuous improvement methodologies
• Strong leadership and coaching skills, with the ability to influence and engage teams at all levels
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, including experience with structured tools such as fishbone diagrams, 5 Whys and RCA
• Ability to manage budgets, cost centres and capital expenditure processes

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M&E Design Team Leader – Liverpool

Role Summary

Job Title: M&E Design Team Leader

Location: Liverpool

Salary: Starting from £70,000 per annum

Hours: 40 hours per week – some flexibly, just ask us

Sector: M&E and Tunnels

This role can be permanent or on a fixed term contract basis.

Are you…

• A Chartered Engineer and member of CIBSE or IET?
• A Design Team Leader with strong M&E experience?
• A Design Team Leader looking to take the next step with a Main Contractor?
• Passionate about working for a collaborative, trusted, and delivery‑focused organisation?

Do you…

• Hold a Degree in Mechanical Building Services or Electrical Engineering?
• Have significant knowledge of the road tunnel industry?
• Bring experience of working across both public and private sector projects?
• Want to work for a highly regarded Main Contractor, recognised as a Top 30 employer on Glassdoor?

About the Role

This position is suited to a Chartered Engineer and member of CIBSE or IET, with experience leading design teams in the M&E sector. The successful candidate will be keen to work with a main contractor that values collaboration, trust, and a focused approach.

Key Requirements

• Degree-qualified in relevant field
• Experienced within the road tunnel industry
• Senior engineering experience and proven project delivery
• Leadership of multi-disciplinary teams and strong communication skills.
• Quality assurance and document control expertise
• BPSS clearance required

Main Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Service in leading and managing the Liverpool‑based M&E team, working closely with Electrical, Mechanical, and Tunnels leads to deliver coordinated multi‑disciplinary design solutions
• Lead the delivery of high‑quality M&E designs across new build, refurbishment, and minor works projects, ensuring outputs meet programme, budget, quality, and safety standards
• Manage team performance, utilisation, and development, ensuring capability aligns with workload and business targets
• Oversee technical delivery including feasibility studies, multi‑stage designs, specifications, condition reports, and technical advice
• Maintain and apply engineering standards, QA procedures, document control, and Health & Safety policies
• Build and maintain strong client relationships across public and private sector projects, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction
• Contribute to business development, including fee proposals, quality submissions, bids, presentations, and winning new work
• Promote continuous improvement, innovation, and best practice across the M&E service.
• Represent Kier within the Road Tunnel industry, contributing to forums, working groups, and industry engagement

About Kier Design

Kier Design are a top-25 engineering consultancy, delivering a wide range of services across all sectors of the built environment, providing construction-focused, innovative and sustainable solutions. We have preferential access to Kier’s £11bn+ project pipeline, including mega projects like High Speed 2 and Hinkley Point C, frameworks with national and local government and other public bodies, and a range of other interesting projects in every sector of the built environment.

We believe in building teams around our people, rather than squeezing people into our teams, we want to help you carve out a role in which you’ll grow and thrive for many years to come. Offering market-leading development opportunities, supporting our graduates through the early stages of their careers, enabling our people to become professionally qualified, providing management training and qualifications, and supporting ongoing technical development throughout our people’s careers. Actively promoting, so you can keep pushing and stretching yourself.

Rewards and benefits

We’re proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.

Diversity and inclusion

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We’re proud of the steps we’ve taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier’s diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier.

We’re looking for a Design Engineer to join our Design team based in Bristol. Kier Design are a top-25 engineering consultancy, You’ll be working within Kier 700 strong internal consultancy Kier Design supporting with the delivery of Civil Infrastructure Engineering related services. You will also contribute to the delivery of more complex services by providing solutions which are safe and buildable whilst achieving the clients’ goals.

We believe in building teams around our people, rather than squeezing people into our teams, and we want to help you carve out a role in which you’ll grow and thrive for many years to come. We offer market-leading development opportunities, supporting our graduates through the early stages of their careers, enabling our people to become professionally qualified, providing management training and qualifications, and supporting ongoing technical development throughout our people’s careers., we actively promote, so you can keep pushing and stretching yourself.

Location: Bristol

Hours: 40 hours per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us

What will you be responsible for?

As a Design Engineer, you’ll be working within the Structural and Geotechnical Engineering team, supporting Kier in delivering infrastructure projects for clients such as the Environment Agency, Severn Trent, and Mining Remediation Authority.

Your day to day will include:

• Reviewing and agreeing technical requirements of the client remit, ensuring it is fully understood, questioning, and challenging where necessary
• Contributing to the development of fee proposals
• Organising and leading the day-to-day workload of engineers and technical staff within the Design team, ensuring technical compliance of the design to the remit
• Maintaining compliance with applicable legal requirements and company policies / procedures and where applicable client procedures, including CDM Regulations, the Kier SHE Management System (SHEMS) and design Quality Management System (QMS)
• Contributing to the financial and commercial management of projects such as progress monitoring, change control, and delivering to the agreed programme and budget with the support of the Engineering Manager and Commercial Manager, delivering alternative solutions and value engineering, enhancing Kier’s competitive position

What are we looking for?

This role of Design Engineer  is great for you if:

• Experience in design delivery, comfortable using your own judgement when managing uncertainty and technical risk, whilst learning and working in new areas with support from colleagues
• Relevant postgraduate experience in the design of hydraulic structures and river engineering, or similar
• Working towards Chartered or Incorporated member of a relevant professional institution (e.g., CEng MICE)
• Driving licence to visit various sites and offices

Rewards and benefits

We’re proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.

Diversity and inclusion

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We’re proud of the steps we’ve taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier’s diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier.

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We’re looking for an Electrical Supervisor to join our Thames Water team based in Twickenham.

Location: Mogden, Twickenham 
Hours: 45 hours per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us.

We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.

We’re looking for an Electrical Supervisor to join our Thames Water team in Twickenham. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in overseeing electrical site activities, ensuring all works are completed to the highest standards whilst maintaining safety and quality throughout. You’ll be working on varied and interesting projects within the water industry, contributing to essential infrastructure that supports local communities.

What will you be responsible for?

As an Electrical Supervisor, you’ll be working within the Thames Water team, supporting them in delivering high-quality electrical installations and commissioning activities. Your day to day will include:

• Supervising and coordinating all electrical site activities, ensuring works align with approved designs and safety protocols
• Reviewing and authorising Electrical Risk Assessments, Method Statements, and Inspection Test Plans
• Providing technical support during fault-finding activities and overseeing the quality of electrical installations on site
• Conducting safe isolation of Low Voltage electrical systems and issuing controlled electrical safety documentation
• Carrying out structured electrical audits to monitor compliance and drive continuous improvement

What are we looking for?

This role of Electrical Supervisor is great for you if:

• You hold a relevant JIB Gold Card/ECS card and C&G 2330 or 2360 in electrical installations (or NVQ Level 3)
• You have IEE 18th edition wiring regulations, SMSTS, and C&G 2391 Inspect and Test qualifications
• You possess a full UK driving licence and have a working knowledge of water and wastewater treatment processes
• You have strong problem-solving skills and can make sound judgements in a dynamic environment
• You’re safety-focused with a demonstrable history of managing electrical safety on site

We’re all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferrable skills are always welcome! So, even if you don’t tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat.

Rewards and benefits

We’re proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.

Diversity and inclusion

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We’re proud of the steps we’ve taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier’s diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier #LI-CH1

Your new companyYou will be joining a long-established building services subcontractor based in Nottinghamshire, delivering engineering solutions across schools, warehouses, commercial offices, and public-sector buildings.The business is growing steadily and is investing in the development of its in-house design team. With a supportive environment and a strong pipeline of work, this is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career in mechanical building services design.Your new roleAs a Junior Mechanical Design Engineer, you will support the mechanical design function across a variety of projects. This role provides hands-on technical development, direct mentorship, and exposure to all stages of the design lifecycle.Your responsibilities will include:Assisting with mechanical calculations, drawings, and technical documentationSupporting the use of Revit and IES (training will be provided)Helping prepare design schedules, specifications, and reportsWorking alongside senior engineers to understand design standards and complianceGaining exposure to client meetings, coordination, and project deliverySupporting project teams across multiple sectorsThis is an office-based position with structured progression pathways.What you'll need to succeedYou will need a genuine interest in building services engineering and the potential to develop quickly. Suitable backgrounds include:You may come from:A mechanical site-based background (e.g., HVAC installation, mechanical contracting, commissioning)A graduate background, provided your degree includes mechanical engineering modules relevant to building servicesEarly-career mechanical engineers with transferable technical skillsYou will need:An understanding of building services principles, even if you haven't worked in the sector beforeA qualification such as a Degree/HNC/HND in Mechanical or Building Services EngineeringStrong communication skills and willingness to learnA proactive, detail-focused approachEnthusiasm to develop software skills including Revit and IESThis role is ideal for someone looking for a supportive environment with real progression.What you'll get in return£30,000 - £40,000 salary25 days annual leaveAccess to an Employee Trust Scheme with long-term benefitsFull training and development in Revit, IES, and building services designMentorship from experienced senior engineersClear progression into Intermediate Mechanical Design Engineer levelA collaborative and supportive workplace where your development is prioritisedWhat you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Utility Project Manager - Major Infrastructure Project Location: BicesterContract Type: Full-Time and OngoingAre you an experienced Utility Project Manager looking to take on a high-profile role in a major infrastructure project? We’re seeking a dynamic professional to lead and deliver multiple utility diversion schemes on time, within budget, and to the highest safety standards.The RoleYou will be responsible for:

• Managing the delivery of utility diversion projects including water, gas, electric, and communications assets.
• Ensuring compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental regulations.
• Preparing documentation to mobilise contracts to site.
• Leading project teams and representing the contractor at client meetings.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in utility diversions and project management.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Essential Requirements

• CSCS Card - White
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Ability to travel around large site (site car provided)

What you need to do nowIf you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn’t quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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Your new companyExperienced Director of Data and Digital Delivery required for a national charity on a permanent basis. The organisation is undertaking an ambitious digital and data transformation to modernise its technology estate and strengthen impact for beneficiaries and colleagues.

Your new roleAs the Director of Data and Digital Delivery, you will lead the digital, data and innovation strategy. Reporting to the Director of Technology, you will shape future-ready operating models, modern digital platforms and robust enterprise architecture.You will oversee Solutions Architecture, Data Architecture and the DMO/PMO, ensuring all programmes align to the Technology Roadmap. You will drive the adoption of automation, AI and modern data platforms such as Microsoft Fabric to embed data-driven decision-making. This is a strategic, collaborative leadership role working closely with IT Operations, Cyber Security, Change and external partners, with responsibility for the full digital innovation lifecycle-from discovery to delivery.

Key Duties

• Lead the digital transformation and innovation portfolio.
• Oversee Solutions Architecture, Data Architecture and the DMO/PMO.
• Develop data platforms, governance and the organisation’s data programme.
• Drive automation, AI and integration opportunities.
• Ensure secure, scalable enterprise architecture and strong technical assurance.
• Produce Power BI reporting for senior stakeholders.
• Lead business cases, ROI analysis and support commercial bids.
• Manage budgets and optimise digital investments.
• Lead, support and develop high-performing digital and data teams.

What you’ll need to succeed

• Extensive experience delivering digital transformation and enterprise architecture.
• Strong technical expertise across Azure, data engineering, warehousing and cloud platforms.
• Experience leading PMO/DMO functions and development/low-code teams.
• Fabric would be highly desireable
• Excellent stakeholder engagement across operational and corporate environments.
• Strategic leadership capability with strong communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage budgets and develop business cases.

What you’ll get in return

• A key leadership role shaping the future digital landscape of a national charity.
• Opportunity to deliver high-impact change with real social value.
• Collaborative, forward-thinking environment.
• Competitive salary up to £100k and benefits package.

What you need to do nowIf you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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Infrastructure Environments Squad Lead - Permanent (Hybrid)

Harvey Nash has partnered with a leading higher education organisation to support on the recruitment of a highly motivated Infrastructure Environments Squad Lead to join the team. Leading a high-performing team of engineers, this role will be pivotal to drive technical excellence, lead agile practices, and ensure the resilience and efficiency of their core infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the design, configuration, and ongoing management of all IT environments, including development, test, staging, and production.
• Ensure comprehensive monitoring is in place across environments, applications, infrastructure, and network components.
• Lead the release management process for applications and software, ensuring smooth deployments with minimal downtime.
• Partner with DevOps and development teams to coordinate, govern, and optimise automated deployment pipelines.
• Improve environment performance, scalability, and reliability by proactively identifying and resolving bottlenecks.
• Implement and maintain robust security policies to safeguard environments, applications, and data against unauthorised access and vulnerabilities.
• Collaborate closely with development, infrastructure, and wider stakeholder teams to support smooth operations and effective delivery of IT solutions.
• Work alongside Problem and Incident Management teams to address recurring issues proactively and respond efficiently to major incidents.

About You

• Strong understanding of IT infrastructure, virtualisation technologies, and network management.
• Leadership or management experience within an IT environment.
• Practical experience with Microsoft Azure and infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform and Ansible.
• Proficient in scripting and automation using languages such as Bash, Python, and PowerShell.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation practices.
• Experience working with monitoring platforms such as LogicMonitor.
• Familiarity with agile methodologies and the use of project management tools.
• Any experience around Ellucian Banner would be hugely advantageous for this position.

Infrastructure Environments Squad Lead - Permanent (Hybrid)

A fast-growing cyber security SaaS business is looking for a Head of Engineering to lead its technical function through the next stage of growth. This is a key leadership role with real influence across people, process, product delivery and long-term technical direction.

Role Overview:

• Location: Central Leeds, Hybrid. 2-3 days per week in the office.
• Package: £65,000–£75,000 + benefits
• Industry: Cyber Security/SAAS

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Lead and grow an engineering team responsible for building, maintaining and improving a high-performing SaaS platform
• Shape the technical direction of the business as it scales, ensuring the right processes, tools and standards are in place
• Drive software delivery across the full stack, from front-end applications through to infrastructure and cloud services
• Improve performance, reliability and quality across the platform
• Build a collaborative engineering culture with strong practices around pairing, code reviews and design reviews
• Work closely with teams across the wider business to deliver products and features that create real customer value
• Develop and mentor engineers, providing regular feedback and creating opportunities for growth
• Introduce and embed AI into engineering workflows to improve productivity and delivery
• Oversee technical integrations following acquisitions and help unify different systems and technologies
• Create and maintain an effective, scalable software development lifecycle built around agile ways of working

Main Skills Needed:

• Minimum of 1 years of experience in a technical. leadership role with responsibility for people, delivery and technical direction
• Strong background as a Software Engineer before moving into leadership.
• Experience working with technologies such as .NET, React, NodeJS, Typescript, Linux,SQL Server and cloud infrastructure
• Experience introducing AI into engineering teams or development processes
• Strong knowledge of agile delivery methods and software development lifecycle best practice
• Experience building technical strategies and providing architectural oversight
• Strong understanding of modern cloud-based environments, particularly AWS and serverless technologies
• Ability to lead across a broad technical stack including APIs, databases, front-end applications and infrastructure
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work closely across technical and non-technical teams
• Previous experience in a scaling business or integrating acquired systems would be highly beneficial

What’s in It for You:

• Competitive salary with regular pay reviews
• Flexible hybrid working with a central Leeds office
• 25 days holiday plus pension
• Dedicated personal development budget for courses, certifications and conferences
• A growing business where you can have real impact on the technical direction and culture
• Social events and a collaborative, supportive working environment
• The chance to join a business with strong growth, recognised industry success and a genuine people-first culture

Think it could be a fit? We’d love to hear from you.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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Head of IT Service Architecture & Delivery

Location: Cardiff

Salary: £65,000 + Bonus + Full Benefits

Security Clearance: SC required (must hold or be eligible) - DV desirable

We are recruiting for an experienced and influential technical leader to head up Service Architecture & Delivery for a secure Defence communications and infrastructure programme.

This is a senior leadership role with full accountability for the technical design, governance and operational assurance of a complex, secure IT service. You will act as the senior technical authority, ensuring the service is secure, resilient, compliant and continually improved in line with Defence requirements and contracted SLAs.

The Role

You will:

• Lead all architectural, technical and operational elements of a secure IT service
• Chair the Technical Design Authority and own the service blueprint and roadmap
• Maintain governance across service design, transition and operational delivery
• Own non-functional requirements including performance, resilience, recoverability and security
• Provide L4 technical oversight and assurance across infrastructure, networking, virtualisation and secure environments
• Act as the primary technical interface to senior Defence stakeholders and accreditation bodies
• Lead multi-disciplinary technical teams and specialist suppliers in a “one team” delivery model
• Drive continual improvement across automation, monitoring and service efficiency

About You

You will bring:

• 5+ years’ experience in related position. Ideally a senior technical leadership role (Head of Technical Services, Principal Architect, Programme Technical Lead or similar)
• Proven experience delivering secure IT services within the MOD
• Strong background in service architecture, technical governance and ITIL-based service delivery
• Experience leading technical transitions, onboarding or complex service integrations
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills at senior and executive level
• Knowledge of Defence security standards (JSP 440 / JSP 604 desirable)

This is a high-impact role for someone who combines architectural credibility with operational leadership and the confidence to engage at senior Defence level.

If you hold (or are eligible for) SC clearance and are looking to take ownership of a mission-critical technical service and have a strong MOD background, please get in touch for a confidential conversation.

• Telford location - 2 days on site p/week
• Active SC required
• Up to £500/d inside ir35
• 6-month duration
• Experience required in SAS, Git, ETL tools, data virtualisation, Agile, DevOps tools

Role Opportunity

This project will consolidate the RSDD APIs, TXR002 and ADE, into a single central calculations service for all consumers, reducing complexity, simplifying change management and delivering cost efficiencies.

The role will join a new Scrum team within the Minerva Platform to develop and deliver Ingestion and Risking capabilities within the SAS Platform, including IDP.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and deploy data integration and transformation solutions using Pentaho, Denodo, Talend, and SAS.
• Architect and implement scalable data pipelines and services for business intelligence and analytics.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements and deliver robust data solutions.
• Advocate Agile and Scrum practices, ensuring timely sprints and continuous improvement.
• Lead DevOps practices for CI/CD, automated testing, and deployment of data services.
• Mentor junior engineers, promoting technical excellence and innovation.
• Maintain data quality, governance, and security across all solutions.
• Diagnose and resolve complex data issues and performance bottlenecks.

Key Skills Required:

• SAS 9.4 (DI) and SAS Viya 3.x (Studio, VA, VI) for analytics and reporting.
• ETL expertise: Pentaho, Talend; data virtualisation with Denodo.
• SQL, data modelling, and Oracle (desirable).
• DevOps tools and practices: Git, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes; platform experience with LSF and Jira.
• Agile and Scrum methodologies.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Proven track record of data projects and teams.
• Certifications in Agile/Scrum, DevOps, or relevant data technologies are a plus.

To be Considered:

Please either apply by clicking online or emailing me directly to . For further information please call me on or . If unavailable, please leave a message and either myself or one of my colleagues will respond. By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process & submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only. Also feel free to follow me on Twitter @SearchableHenry or connect with me on LinkedIn, just search Henry Clay-Davies. I look forward to hearing from you!

Job Title: Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias Ideally)

Salary: £48,000Shift Pattern: Continental Shift Pattern

Overview:We are seeking a skilled and proactive Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer with an Electrical bias to join our engineering team. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining production and ancillary equipment, ensuring all machinery operates safely, efficiently, and at optimum performance. This role involves fault finding, repairs, preventative maintenance, and supporting continuous improvement within the production environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out fault finding, repairs, and maintenance on production and ancillary equipment.
• Maintain and troubleshoot PLC systems and control equipment.
• Diagnose and repair issues on pumps, conveyors, gearboxes, mixers, grinders, sensors, and relays.
• Perform maintenance and troubleshooting on hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Conduct routine inspections to identify faults, wear, or potential failures.
• Repair defects where possible or report issues to management when further action is required.
• Work closely with production and engineering teams to minimise downtime and maintain operational efficiency.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance maintenance service delivery.
• Ensure all work is carried out in line with health & safety standards and company procedures.

Qualifications / Experience (Essential):

• Proven experience as a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Strong electrical fault-finding skills with a 60/40 electrical bias.
• Experience working with PLC fault finding and control systems.
• Knowledge and hands-on experience with mechanical equipment including pumps, conveyors, gearboxes, mixers, and grinders.
• Familiarity with hydraulics and pneumatics systems.
• Ability to diagnose faults quickly and carry out effective repairs.

Background & Personal Attributes:

• A proactive and hands-on approach to maintenance.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure.
• Willingness to learn and develop within the role.
• Good communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across departments.
• Experience within food manufacturing or food packaging environments is desirable.

What We’re Looking For:A motivated engineer who can contribute to maintaining high production standards while supporting the maintenance department in delivering an efficient and reliable service to the business.

Quality EngineerStockport£ Competitive salary plus excellent benefits

Role Profile

A thriving manufacturing / engineering company in Stockport is seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to join its established team.This is a newly created position due to company growth and will give you the chance to play a key role in ensuring product and process quality whilst supporting continuous improvement initiatives and ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.If you are a technically strong and detail-oriented Quality professional with a background in mechanical engineering, this could be ‘the one’ for you!

What will the role involve?

• Leading quality activities across manufacturing operations including conducting quality audits
• Managing customer complaints, warranties and non-conformances
• Supporting supplier quality management, including corrective actions, supplier evaluation and supplier audits
• Maintaining documentation within the Integrated Management System (IMS) and ensuring compliance with relevant standards
• Collaborating with technical teams to resolve product and process quality issues
• Generating KPIs and management reports to analyse trends and drive quality improvements
• Delivering quality awareness and training sessions for colleagues across the business
• Utilising root cause analysis methods such as 8D, Ishikawa and 5 Why

Ideal Skills & Experience:

• Demonstrable experience in a previous Quality Engineer role within a Manufacturing or Engineering environment
• Strong technical knowledge with an apprenticeship, HNC or degree in Mechanical Engineering and good ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Good understanding of inspection techniques, standards and specifications
• Experience investigating and resolving non-conformances and quality issues with good knowledge of tools such as 8D, RCA, Ishikawa and 5 Why
• Proven track record managing customer complaints and warranty cases
• Previous experience working with suppliers and supplier quality processes
• Knowledge of integrated management systems (e.g. ISO 9001 / ISO 14001 / ISO 45001) with Lead Auditor Status being advantageous

Why should I apply?

• Fantastic opportunity to work in a collaborative, technical engineering environment as part of a well-established engineering organisation
• A varied Quality Engineering role with exposure to customer, supplier and internal quality management
• Competitive Salary and fantastic benefits package
• Flexitime and hybrid working
• Great working environment and culture
• Good opportunities for personal and professional development

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Mechanical Maintenance Engineer£40,000 - £45,000 + Technical Development + Clear Progression + Unlimited Overtime + Company BenefitsCommutable from: Barnsley, Wakefield, Doncaster, Rotherham, Stocksbridge, Castleford, Pontefract, Dewsbury, SwintonAre you a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer with welding and fabrication experience, looking for a stable role within a growing manufacturing business that genuinely invests in its people and offers clear progression opportunities??This is a fantastic opportunity for a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer who is looking to maximise their earnings with overtime and develop their technical skills, with the opportunity to progress further.The business has recently made significant investments in machinery, infrastructure, and long-term growth, making this an exciting time to join and develop your career.In this days-based position, you will be responsible for carrying out planned preventative maintenance and reactive mechanical maintenance, as well as welding and fabricating parts for a broad range of mechanical machinery.This position would suit a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer from a manufacturing environment who is looking for a long-term, days-based role with training, progression and excellent earning potential.The Role:

• Reactive and Planned Maintenance of Manufacturing Equipment
• £40,000 - £45,000
• Monday to Friday: 7am - 3pm
• Training + Progression + Unlimited Overtime + Call-out bonuses

The Person:

• Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
• Welding / Fabricating experience
• Experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Commutable to Barnsley

Maintenance Engineer, Service, Fault Find, PPM, Maintenance, Reactive, Electrical, Mechanical, Multi-Skilled, Motors, Conveyors, FMCG, Engineering, Training, Overtime, On-Call, Bonuses, Progression, Company Benefits, Holidays, Barnsley, Wakefield, Doncaster, Rotherham, Stocksbridge, Castleford, Pontefract, Dewsbury, Swinton, UKReference Number: BBBH271617 To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click “Apply Now” or contact Josh Cooper at Rise Technical Recruitment

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The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Lead Full Stack Engineer (Java, AWS, Angular) (MarTech / Data Analytics)

Manchester, Hybrid (3 days onsite) | No sponsorship available

We’re partnering with a leading global investment organisation to find an experienced Lead Full Stack Engineer to play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering next-generation digital and marketing technology platforms.

This is a hands-on leadership role-ideal for someone who still enjoys coding while leading from the front. You’ll combine deep technical expertise across Java, AWS, and modern JavaScript frameworks (Angular) with strong leadership capability and a passion for data-driven, customer-centric platforms.

Role Overview

• Lead design and delivery of full stack, microservices-based solutions (Java, Angular, AWS)
• Stay hands-on with coding while setting technical direction and standards
• Drive MarTech initiatives across Adobe Experience Manager (AEM), Adobe Experience Platform (AEP), and Adobe Target
• Work closely with marketing and product teams to deliver data-driven, scalable solutions
• Own architecture, CI/CD, TDD, and engineering best practices
• Act as a senior escalation point for complex technical challenges

What We’re Looking For

• Current Lead Engineer with strong hands-on full stack experience
• Expertise in Java, JavaScript (Angular), and AWS
• Experience in microservices, APIs, and cloud-native architecture
• Exposure to Adobe MarTech stack (AEM, AEP, Target)
• Background in or strong interest in data analytics / data-driven platforms
• Strong communicator, comfortable leading cross-functional teams

Why This Role?

• True hands-on leadership-no stepping away from engineering
• Work with a modern tech stack in a cloud-first environment
• High visibility role with real impact on customer experience and digital transformation
• Opportunity to shape MarTech strategy and data capabilities
• Collaborative, mission-driven environment with strong engineering standards

Excellent opportunity for someone looking to progress in a hands on Leadership role.

McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.

Head of Information Security£68,000 - £80,000 plus discretionary bonus and excellent benefitsBolton / Hybrid (3 days on-site)We’re supporting a large, complex organisation seeking a Head of Information Security to lead its global security function. This is a senior strategic role where you will shape the organisation’s global information security vision, define enterprise-wide security strategy, and ensure resilience across all technology environments during a time of rapid change.You’ll oversee governance, architecture, operations, and incident response, while working closely with senior leadership to safeguard critical systems, data, and digital services. Acting as a trusted advisor, you’ll translate complex cyber risks into clear business insight and drive a secure-by-design culture across the organisation.This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced information security leader to make a significant impact within a forward-thinking and highly regulated environment.Key Responsibilities

• Define, develop, and drive a global information security strategy aligned to organisational priorities and risk appetite.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams spanning governance, risk, compliance, architecture, operations, and incident response.
• Embed recognised frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST CSF, NIS2, and DORA into policies, processes, and technology platforms.
• Oversee security operations, including monitoring, threat detection, incident response, and vulnerability management.
• Conduct and support risk assessments, ensuring robust controls are implemented and maintained.
• Partner with Technology, Risk, Compliance, Legal, and wider operational teams to identify, manage, and mitigate cyber risks.
• Ensure secure-by-design principles are incorporated into technology architecture, transformation programmes, and business change.
• Support business continuity and disaster recovery planning by integrating cybersecurity into resilience frameworks.
• Act as the organisation’s senior representative on information security matters, advising board-level stakeholders when required.
• Lead engagement with external partners, networks, auditors, and regulatory bodies.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven senior security leadership experience in cybersecurity or information security within a complex, multi-site, or multinational organisation.
• Extensive experience developing enterprise-wide security strategies aligned to frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST CSF, CIS Controls, or DORA.
• Strong understanding of cloud and hybrid security environments, including Microsoft 365 and Azure.
• Strong operational expertise across EDR/XDR, SIEM (e.g., Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk), identity protection, and vulnerability management.
• Experience with security audits, compliance programmes, and regulated industry requirements.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with confidence engaging senior executives and leadership teams.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to balance commercial priorities, operational demands, and cyber risk.

Benefits

• £68,000 - £80,000 per annum (depending on experience)
• Discretionary performance-based bonus scheme, circa 10-15%
• Joint contributory pension scheme 8% - potential to be reviewed in coming months
• 33 days leave including bank holidays
• Buy and sell holiday scheme
• Hybrid working (3 days onsite)
• Career development opportunities with access to accredited training and qualifications

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Derbyshire

£45,000 - £65,000 Dependant on Experience

Are you a detail-driven professional with a passion for delivering high-quality project proposals? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where collaboration and technical expertise are key? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join a leading engineering solutions provider as a Tendering Engineer!

About the Role

Working for a company who specialise in innovative control and automation systems for critical infrastructure, driving sustainability and supporting a net-zero future. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys working at the intersection of engineering and business development. You’ll be responsible for preparing tender submissions, developing cost estimates, and ensuring high-quality proposal documentation. The role requires an understanding of PLC/SCADA control systems and the ability to support directors in crafting complex, high-value tenders.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain costing and proposal templates.
• Monitor tender portals and update the CRM system with new opportunities.
• Lead the preparation of minor project tenders, including cost breakdowns and proposals.
• Support directors in the creation of high-value, complex tender submissions.
• Produce accurate and timely sales reports.
• Manage sales documentation, client communications, and marketing materials.

What We’re Looking For

• HNC (or higher) in an engineering discipline (electrical/electronic/software).
• Experience in a tendering role.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, Project).
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• A proactive and collaborative approach.
• Bonus: Experience in social value, sustainability, and governance within tender responses.

Perks of the Job

• Flexible working hours and holidays
• Your birthday off with pay
• Sick pay and pension contribution
• Profit share bonus
• £500/year for activities with friends and family
• Employee wellbeing program with 24/7 helpline
• Free use of the onsite gym

You will be based at our clients HQ but will also visit client sites across the UK. Standard working week is 40 hours with a flexible working hours scheme and an early finish on a Friday!

If you thrive in a structured, fast-paced environment and enjoy the challenge of developing winning proposals, this role offers an exciting opportunity to grow your career. Apply Now!

Senior Civil Engineer £47,000 - £56,000 Bristol We’re working with a forward-thinking consultancy who are seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to strengthen their Bristol team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone ready to step up into a more senior role, taking on greater responsibility for design delivery, mentoring, and client liaison.The role: Leading the preparation of highway and drainage designs for S104, S38 and S278 applicationsProducing and checking technical outputs including drawings, reports and calculationsDelivering drainage strategies, SuDS design and Flood Risk AssessmentsSupporting and mentoring junior engineers, reviewing work and providing guidanceManaging projects with moderate supervision, ensuring quality and timely deliveryLiaising with clients, local authorities, and other stakeholdersStaying up to date with industry trends, standards and best practiceWhat we’re looking for:Around 5+ years’ UK consultancy experience in highways/drainage designProficient in Civil 3D, Causeway Flow / MicroDrainage, AutoCADExperience with approvals processes (S104, S106, S38, S278)Strong project management and client-facing skillsProgressing towards, or already holding, Chartered status (ICE/CIHT)Collaborative, proactive and motivated to grow with the businessWhat’s on offer:£47,000 – £56,000 salary (DOE)Excellent mentorship and development opportunitiesSupport with professional qualifications (IEng / CEng)25 days holiday + bank holidaysPension scheme, healthcare and flexible benefitsHybrid working arrangementsThis is a fantastic chance to step into a senior role in Bristol, where you’ll work on a variety of projects, guide junior staff, and progress your career within a respected and growing consultancy.

Our client is a large local government organisation and looking for an experienced Deputy Director of Digital Services to join their team. This is initially a 6 month contract which may be extended for the right candidate You will The role will support the Director of Transformation and Business Services by providing strategic and operational leadership throughout the Directorate, working closely with senior leadership colleagues, and providing day-to-day direction and support to service leads. As the Deputy, they will be fully aware of every aspect of the Director’s priorities in order to drive through service improvement and business transformational change. In deputising for the Director, they will lead an ongoing programme of culture and change management to ensure that the service is future-proofed. The role will have oversight of Transformation and Business Services functions, with specific responsibility for the strategic management of the following functions: • ICT Operations • The Council’s Cyber Security delivery • Scomis Business Unit The role will be required to operate at Director level across Transformation and Business Services, and across the wider organisation at a Strategic Leadership level, being able to seamlessly step into Director level working, acting as the Director as required to represent the service and the Council both internally and externally. The role will attend Strategic Leadership Team and Director level Boards on a regular basis, working closely with Cabinet, and attending to report to Committee meetings including Cabinet and Scrutiny. The job-holder will oversee connectivity and expertise within and between digital and ICT supporting operational delivery, modernisation and change supporting Council-wide strategic programmes of work across the Council. Working collaboratively with Strategic Leadership Team colleagues, the job-holder will provide collective organisation-wide leadership and direction to deliver against the strategic vision and priorities; and hold individual responsibility and accountability for one of the strategic plan priorities PLEASE NOTE THIS ROLE IS INSIDE SCOPE OF IR35 HYBRID WORKING AVAILABLE

Fancy making a real impact on education and learning across schools? Step into a pivotal leadership role where your influence will be felt across thousands of schools nationwide. Join this successful IT MSP in the education sector, delivering critical IT services to over 5,000 schools across the UK. This is your chance to become the Operations Director of one of the fastest-growing IT MSPs in the country. Reporting to the Managing Director, you’ll own our service delivery engine, leading Service Desk, Regional Technical Teams, and Projects to ensure a seamless, high-quality experience for our customers. This is more than an operational role; it’s a transformation opportunity. You’ll shape scalable processes, drive consistency across regions, and embed a culture of continuous improvement while ensuring our services meet the evolving demands of the education sector. Role: Operations Director, Director of Service Delivery, Head of Operations, Service Delivery Director, IT Operations Director, IT Service Delivery Director Location: Offices in Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire. Hybrid working available, with an expectation to attend both offices. Senior role with flexible working patterns depending on business needs. Salary: Truly negotiable depending on experience We’re looking for someone who combines commercial awareness with operational excellence, able to influence at board level while staying close to delivery. Previous experience in an IT MSP is essential, ideally within the education sector. In return, you’ll join a values-driven organisation where collaboration, trust, and innovation are at the heart of everything we do, and where your leadership will shape the future of technology in education. Want a role where you can add value through autonomy? CLICK APPLY and send through your CV.