A national house builder have a requirement for a Civils Design Engineer to join their Design team overseeing Civils Design packages and technical approvals for new build developments.

Civils Design Engineer role

Reporting to the Design Manager you will undertake the engineering design from land appraisal through to construction. you will be responsible for appointing Consultants, agreeing fees, liaising with statutory authorities and ensuring that design sits within budget.

Duties to include:

• Undertake the required highway and drainage designs for projects to secure the approval of and , where appropriate, progress the adoption agreement with relevant Statutory Authorities.
• Ensure the earthworks required across developments are designed in the mot cost effective way possible
• Advise the land and planning department on the technical viability of new sites
• Assist in the production of layouts and technical report for land appraisals and required working drawings
• Prepare outline engineering schematics for land appraisals
• Conduct initial negotiations/enquiries with statutory bodies on environmental, drainage, highways and other engineering issues when appraising land
• Brief and commission site investigations, topographical surveys and other assessment reports on land acquired
• Brief engineering Consultants on the scope of design so that all parties are clear and working towards the same goal
• Answer technical queries that may arise from other departments
• Encourage feedback from site teams to improve the design and implementation of future schemes to avoid wastage and improved engineering solutions
• Provide support to the Principal Designer to ensure full compliance with CDM regulations

Civils Design Engineer experience required:

• Experienced of producing civil engineering drawings for S38 and S104 packs (roads and drainage) within the residential sector
• Proficient using Causeway design packages (PDS flow), micro drainage and AutoCAD
• Innovative approach to problem solving
• Capable of managing multiple developments
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Proven experience in the productions of value engineering design
• Ability to effectively communicate with people across all departments and levels within the business

What’s on offer?

The company are offering a competitive salary and benefits package including:

• Generous holiday entitlement with service days
• Annual bonus scheme
• Company Car/ Car allowance
• Private medical cover
• Pension Scheme
• Wellbeing initiatives and Employee discounts

If you want to hear more about the Civils Design Engineer role please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV or contact Deena Fields in our Bolton office on 01204 554 884.

Wastewater Design Engineer (Contract)Rate: £500 per day
Location: UK (Hybrid/Remote options depending on candidate)
Contract: Ongoing
Start: ASAP

A leading Tier 1 utilities contractor is seeking an experienced Wastewater Design Engineer to support major infrastructure programmes. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a high-performing team delivering critical water & wastewater projects across the UK.

We are looking for a design-trained engineer with a strong background working on wastewater treatment, networks, or infrastructure schemes ideally with experience from the major water frameworks (e.g., Thames Water, Severn Trent, Anglian Water, United Utilities, Yorkshire Water) or similar top-tier utility environments.

You will play a key technical role reviewing, challenging, and refining design packages before final submission to client partners, ensuring quality, compliance, and constructability.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and assess wastewater design packages for accuracy, safety, and compliance
• Identify design clashes, risks, and opportunities for optimisation
• Provide technical engineering input to ensure buildability and cost-effectiveness
• Liaise closely with internal engineering teams and external design consultants
• Ensure all documentation meets standards before final submission
• Support continuous improvement in design processes and quality assurance

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years experience in wastewater design within major utilities projects
• Experience working with or for Tier 1 water companies (e.g., Thames Water etc.)
• Strong technical understanding of wastewater treatment, networks, pumps, civils or MEICA elements
• Engineering-trained with hands-on design background (Civil, Mechanical, Environmental, or Water Engineering preferred)
• Ability to review, correct, and refine designs prior to client submission
• Strong communication skills and attention to technical detail

Why Apply?

• Work with a respected contractor delivering flagship water & wastewater schemes
• Opportunity to influence high-value design packages
• Stable, long-term contracting opportunity
• Competitive £300/day rate
• Join a collaborative, technically focused team

Lead the engineering standards behind a High-Growth UK SaaS platform

Software Development Manager

• NestJS / NodeJS, Vue: .NET backgrounds welcome
• Manchester (Hybrid: 1 day per week onsite)
• Up to 100,000 + benefits

If you’re a technically strong engineering leader who built your career on solid engineering foundations (whether in C# / .NET or modern JavaScript frameworks) and still care deeply about code quality, DevOps maturity, and scalable systems, this is a genuinely exciting opportunity.

We’re partnered with a high-growth UK SaaS technology company building data-driven digital products that help commercial teams better understand and engage their customers. As they scale their customer-facing platforms, they’re looking for an experienced Software Development Manager to shape engineering standards and lead the next phase of platform evolution.

The Tech Environment

The company’s stack has evolved. Originally built on a Microsoft / C# / .NET foundation, the platform has transitioned to a more modern stack including: NestJS / NodeJS, Vue, Redis, SQL Server, Snowflake.

They are open to candidates from a strong .NET background who have since gained experience in modern JavaScript/TypeScript ecosystems. Or who can demonstrate the adaptability and technical depth to operate in this environment.

What matters most is engineering quality, architectural thinking, and leadership credibility, not a rigid checklist of frameworks.

You’ll balance people leadership, technical direction, and delivery performance, ensuring teams build maintainable, secure, and high-performing systems.

What We’re Looking For

• Significant experience in a SaaS or product-led environment
• Strong previous experience as a hands-on software engineer (C#/.NET or modern JS/TS stacks)
• Proven leadership of engineering teams
• Experience building and operating systems at scale
• A solid understanding of automated testing and QA practices
• Familiarity with modern DevOps approaches
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills
• The ability to quickly pick up new tools and solve complex problems

Interested?

If you’re a strong engineering leader who wants to influence platform direction without stepping away from technical depth, this role offers real impact in a growing SaaS business.

Apply now or contact us for more details: (url removed)

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Lead Java Engineer (Hands-On) 80% Coding | Technical Leadership | Modern Platform Remote First (office visit once a month) - You must live within 1 hr 30 of South Manchester £70,000 - £85,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits \*\*My client is not able to provide Visa sponsorship We're working with a long-established tech company who are building modern platforms within a complex and meaningful domain. They've embedded Agile and XP practices across engineering, and they're now hiring a hands-on Principal Java Engineer to help lead delivery, raise standards, and support the growth of their teams. This is not an 'architect who doesn't code' role. The expectation is that you'll be around 80% hands-on, building software alongside the team. The Opportunity You'll work as part of a Scrum team delivering real product outcomes, while also contributing to the broader engineering direction. The hands-off element of the role includes: \*\*helping lead Scrum ceremonies and delivery \*\*mentoring and coaching engineers \*\*collaborating with other Principals and the Development Manager \*\*contributing to architectural decisions and technical direction It's a role for someone who still loves coding, but also enjoys influencing how teams work and how systems evolve. Tech Stack & Practices \*\*Java, Spring Boot \*\*TDD, pairing, strong automated testing culture \*\*CI/CD, continuous delivery mindset \*\*AWS (with a mix of approaches including serverless) \*\*Docker, Kubernetes \*\*Terraform / DevOps tooling AWS and DevOps exposure is very beneficial at Principal level - but they're not looking for a pure DevOps engineer. The core of the role is still Java engineering. What They're Looking For \*\*Deep, hands-on Java experience with strong engineering judgement \*\*Proven ability to influence standards and mentor engineers \*\*Comfortable balancing delivery with technical leadership \*\*Strong understanding of building maintainable, scalable systems \*\*Experience working in Agile teams with modern practices \*\*Bonus points for AWS, containerisation, IaC, etc. What's In It For You? \*\*Remote-first working with minimal office travel \*\*Clear scope: still hands-on, but with meaningful technical influence \*\*Strong salary, bonus and excellent benefits \*\*A collaborative, mature engineering culture \*\*Complex systems, long-term platform work, and real impact Interested? Apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation. Even if you're not actively looking, it's a great time to explore what they're building. Cathcart Technology is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Senior Java Engineer Modern Stack | TDD & CI/CD | Complex Systems Remote First (office visit once a month) - you must live within 1hr 30 of South Manchester £60,000 - £70,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits \*\*my client is not able to provide sponsorship We're working with a long-established tech company who are continuing to modernise a complex platform within a highly regulated domain. They've built a strong engineering culture around Agile and XP practices, and they're now looking for a Senior Java Engineer to join one of their Scrum teams. This is a role for someone who is genuinely hands-on, enjoys solving tricky problems, and cares about building software the right way - clean code, testing, collaboration, and continuous improvement. The Opportunity You'll join a cross-functional team working on large-scale systems that have real-world impact. Engineering standards are taken seriously here, but it's not dogmatic - it's practical, delivery-focused, and built around doing things sustainably. The Senior role is almost entirely hands-on, but they're looking for someone with the experience and maturity to: \*\*mentor other engineers \*\*lead by example \*\*contribute to good engineering practices \*\*help the team deliver reliably Tech Stack & Practices The core platform is Java-based, supported by a modern mix of tooling: \*\*Java, Spring Boot \*\*TDD / automated testing \*\*CI/CD and modern delivery pipelines \*\*AWS (including serverless approaches in places) \*\*Docker, Kubernetes \*\*Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, etc.) You don't need to tick every box - strong Java + good engineering habits are the priority. Exposure to AWS and DevOps tooling is a nice bonus. What They're Looking For \*\*Strong experience building backend systems with Java & Spring Boot \*\*Comfortable working with TDD and modern engineering practices \*\*Experience delivering production software in Agile teams \*\*Someone who enjoys mentoring and helping others grow \*\*Collaborative mindset - pairing, code reviews, shared ownership \*\*Bonus points for AWS, Docker/Kubernetes, Terraform, etc. What's In It For You? \*\*Remote-first working with minimal office travel \*\*Strong salary, bonus and excellent benefits \*\*A genuinely good engineering culture (not just "Agile" on paper) \*\*Meaningful work, complex systems, and long-term platform thinking \*\*Plenty of room to learn and grow Interested? Apply now or get in touch for more info - even if you don't have a CV ready, we're happy to chat. Cathcart Technology is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy

Senior Java Engineer Modern Stack | TDD & CI/CD | Complex Systems Remote First (office visit once a month) - you must live within 1hr 30 of South Manchester £60,000 - £70,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits \*my client is not able to provide sponsorship We're working with a long-established tech company who are continuing to modernise a complex platform within a highly regulated domain. They've built a strong engineering culture around Agile and XP practices, and they're now looking for a Senior Java Engineer to join one of their Scrum teams. This is a role for someone who is genuinely hands-on, enjoys solving tricky problems, and cares about building software the right way - clean code, testing, collaboration, and continuous improvement. The Opportunity You'll join a cross-functional team working on large-scale systems that have real-world impact. Engineering standards are taken seriously here, but it's not dogmatic - it's practical, delivery-focused, and built around doing things sustainably. The Senior role is almost entirely hands-on, but they're looking for someone with the experience and maturity to: \*mentor other engineers \*lead by example \*contribute to good engineering practices \*help the team deliver reliably Tech Stack & Practices The core platform is Java-based, supported by a modern mix of tooling: \*Java, Spring Boot \*TDD/automated testing \*CI/CD and modern delivery pipelines \*AWS (including serverless approaches in places) \*Docker, Kubernetes \*Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, etc.) You don't need to tick every box - strong Java + good engineering habits are the priority. Exposure to AWS and DevOps tooling is a nice bonus. What They're Looking For \*Strong experience building Back End systems with Java & Spring Boot \*Comfortable working with TDD and modern engineering practices \*Experience delivering production software in Agile teams \*Someone who enjoys mentoring and helping others grow \*Collaborative mindset - pairing, code reviews, shared ownership \*Bonus points for AWS, Docker/Kubernetes, Terraform, etc. What's In It For You? \*Remote-first working with minimal office travel \*Strong salary, bonus and excellent benefits \*A genuinely good engineering culture (not just "Agile" on paper) \*Meaningful work, complex systems, and long-term platform thinking \*Plenty of room to learn and grow Interested? Apply now or get in touch for more info - even if you don't have a CV ready, we're happy to chat. Cathcart Technology is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Technical Manager / Data Manager / Python / AWS

Not every Engineering Manager role is about running sprints or firefighting delivery issues.

This one is about building strong teams, setting clear technical direction, and helping a data platform mature in a way that is sustainable, consistent and genuinely useful to customers.

You will not be coding day to day, but this is not a hands off role either. It suits an Engineering Manager who is comfortable going deep on architecture, data models and trade offs, and who enjoys working closely with senior engineers and tech leads to get the best outcomes.

What you will be responsible for

You will lead engineering across a set of data product teams, with responsibility for both people and outcomes.

That includes:

• Teams building and maintaining data feeds, datasets and client facing outputs
• The evolution of shared data models and event schemas, making products more consistent and easier to extend
• The automation and internal tooling that improves quality and efficiency, including testing, rules engines and AI assisted workflows

You will own direction and delivery across these areas, making sure teams are aligned, supported and focused on the right problems.

What you will be working on day to day

In practice, you will:

• Own the roadmap and execution for data products spanning multiple domains such as apps, web, media, social and commerce
• Lead teams responsible for schemas, datasets and reporting outputs used directly by customers
• Drive improvements to data models and event structures, reducing complexity and inconsistency
• Shape and prioritise work on automation and internal tools that reduce manual effort and raise quality
• Partner closely with Product, Data Engineering and ML, Apps, QA and client facing teams
• Hire, develop and support engineers and tech leads through one to ones, feedback and career development
• Establish and improve engineering practices around observability, data quality, documentation, incident response and service levels

This role has real scope, technically, organisationally and culturally.

Who this role suits

This role is a strong fit if you:

• Enjoy leading engineers, not just managing work
• Have a solid technical background and like being able to challenge designs and assumptions
• Care about building well modelled, trustworthy data products
• Are comfortable balancing delivery, quality and long term platform health
• Like working cross functionally and navigating real world constraints

You will likely bring:

• Proven experience as an Engineering Manager or Tech Lead Manager in a data, platform or backend environment
• A background in data or backend engineering, such as AWS, Python or Scala, Spark, Airflow or similar
• Experience owning or supporting analytics, data or reporting products
• Strong people leadership skills including hiring, coaching and performance management
• A track record of delivering complex, cross functional initiatives

Nice to have:

• Experience with automation or test tooling
• Familiarity with data privacy and governance, such as GDPR or consented data

How you will work

• Hybrid role, Manchester based
• Two days per week in the office, the rest flexible
• Flexible start and finish times
• Full home working setup provided

For further details and to apply, please get in touch with jon.brass @ circlerecruitment.com

Engineering Manager - Data Products /Technical Manager / Data Manager / Python / AWS

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Food Manufacturing
Greater Manchester
£48,000 – £50,000 + 10% matched pension

Let me guess.

You’re good at what you do.

You know chilled.
You understand short shelf life.
You’ve rewritten HACCP more times than you care to admit.

But you’re stuck.

Stuck in retailer red tape.
Stuck fighting Production instead of partnering with them.
Stuck maintaining a system instead of improving one.

This isn’t that.

This is a site that’s brought in one of the sharpest Senior Technical Managers in the industry.

They’ve restructured properly.
They’ve reset expectations.
They’ve already rewritten HACCP and tightened up the QMS.

Now they need someone to take ownership of it.

Not to rip it apart.
Not to revolutionise everything.

But to evolve it. Sharpen it. Raise the bar.

It’s close to a blank canvas - but with a competent team in place.
No firefighting culture.
No Technical vs Production nonsense.

Just grown-up collaboration.

What’s in it for you?

Freedom.

Real autonomy to implement ideas without being strangled by retailer governance.

Progression.

There’s a genuine pathways to Technical Management as well as Group Technical here. Not lip service. A clear route.

And your manager?

Supportive. Driven. Commercially sharp. Actually available.
The kind of person you’d choose to work for.

What do you need?

• Experience as a Quality Systems Manager or Technical Services Manager in chilled, short shelf-life manufacturing.
• A hands-on mindset. If you prefer a desk to the factory, this isn’t your role.

You’ll be on the factory floor.
In conversations.
Setting standards.
Showing people what “good” looks like.

If you’re ready for more influence, without the politics, apply below and let’s have a confidential chat.

Power the Future. Lead with Precision. Engineer What Matters.

Senior / Principal EC&I Engineer Staff Roles!

• Job Role: Staff positions for both
• Location: Warrington or Didcot with hybrid working
• Salary and benefits package: Extremely competitive

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior / Principal EC&I Engineer to join a growing engineering team delivering complex, safety-critical projects within highly regulated environments.

This is an opportunity to play a key technical and leadership role — shaping engineering solutions, guiding multi-disciplinary teams, and ensuring project delivery is safe, on time, and to the highest quality standards.

At Principal level, you will provide technical leadership, supervise and mentor engineers, manage resource allocation, and support recruitment and technical development within the team.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Defining and distributing scopes of work across engineering teams
• Delivering design and engineering outputs in line with project procedures and safety requirements
• Supporting and participating in Design Reviews and HAZOPs
• Producing and checking engineering documentation, drawings, and calculations
• Providing technical consultancy and multi-disciplinary coordination
• Supporting procurement, manufacture liaison, installation, commissioning, and operator training
• Managing subcontractors and engineering resources
• Monitoring quality, cost control, and project progress
• Supporting bids and client engagement activities
• Promoting and reinforcing a strong safety culture

Leadership & Responsibility

• Supervising engineering teams (typically up to 5 engineers)
• Managing work allocation, progress, and quality
• Interfacing with clients and multi-disciplinary teams
• Supporting staff development and mentoring
• Ensuring compliance with safety regulations including CDM and CE marking

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

• Degree qualified in a relevant engineering discipline (or equivalent experience)
• Minimum 5 years’ experience within a highly regulated engineering environment
• Strong understanding of design requirements supporting safety cases
• Experience managing subcontractors
• Experience checking design documentation including drawings and calculations
• Knowledge of safety regulations including CDM
• Experience leading technical teams within project delivery environments
• Strong organisational, collaboration, and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively to tight deadlines
• Full UK driving licence
• Working towards Chartered Engineer status (where applicable)

Desirable:

• Chartered Engineer (CEng), ideally with IET membership
• EC&I design integration experience with PLC/SCADA systems
• Experience in design substantiation to support safety cases
• Experience within defence or similarly regulated sectors
• Experience supporting bid preparation

What’s on Offer

• Hybrid and agile working policies
• 8.5% Pension Contribution & Life Assurance
• Private Medical Scheme*
• Employee Share Scheme
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes (Electric Vehicles, Technology, Cycle to Work)
• 25 days holiday (increasing with service up to 31 days)
• Option to buy, sell, or carry over up to 5 days annual leave
• 18 Weeks Full Maternity Pay* (+21 weeks SMP)
• Personal Development & Further Education Support
• Long Service & Recognition Awards
• Free Employee Assistance Programme

*After 1 year of service

Why Join Us?

You’ll be joining a performance-driven organisation operating in highly regulated sectors, where safety, innovation, and engineering excellence are at the core of everything we do.

We are committed to developing our people, offering real opportunities for progression, technical growth, and leadership development.

If you are ready to take the next step in your EC&I career and contribute to impactful engineering projects, we would love to hear from you.

Company information

At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates. We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for Senior and Principle EC&I Engineers looking for new employment.

As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.

IT Manager (Hybrid) Salford

MFK Recruitment are working with a mission-driven organisation in the healthcare and laboratory services space. They operate in a regulated, quality-focused environment and rely on robust, secure, well-governed IT to deliver critical services internationally.

MFK Recruitment has recruited 5 candidates into this company over the past 3 years, and all 5 are thriving in their roles!

Location: Salford

Working pattern: Hybrid, 2 days per week in the office

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Salary: £51k

Benefits: Exceptional benefits package, similar to the NHS, with a very generous pension

The role:

This is a broad, hands-on IT Management position with full ownership of IT systems, infrastructure, security, and strategy. You will be comfortable working autonomously, balancing longer-term improvements with day-to-day delivery and support.

You will work closely with senior stakeholders and suppliers, and you may also be required to line manage IT support staff (depending on structure and future growth).

IT Manager - Key responsibilities:

IT systems and infrastructure:

• Manage, administer and support the organisation s IT systems and user environment
• Review IT strategy and advise on future direction, improvements and digital transformation
• Research, recommend, implement and document infrastructure changes to improve reliability, performance and security
• Support implementation of new systems, including LIMS and appropriate AI-enabled tools where relevant
• Develop and maintain disaster recovery and business continuity plans
• Own and improve the employee IT lifecycle process, including onboarding and offboarding

IT Manager - Information security and compliance:

• Own and maintain IT security policies, procedures and controls
• Lead Cyber Essentials compliance and support related audits
• Implement and maintain an Information Security Management System appropriate to a regulated environment
• Ensure compliance with GDPR and other relevant requirements, and lead IT risk management

IT Manager - Supplier and service management:

• Source, evaluate and manage IT suppliers and service providers
• Negotiate contracts, monitor performance, and ensure value for money
• Manage third-party support arrangements and escalations

IT Manager - Governance, reporting, support and training:

• Maintain IT assets, documentation, policies, procedures and guidance, aligned to the company s quality approach
• Report to senior management on IT performance, risks, audits and strategy
• Provide day-to-day IT support and coordinate training for staff
• Support internal and external meetings, events and conferences where required

About you:

You will be an experienced IT professional who enjoys ownership and can operate confidently with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

What we re looking for:

• Proven experience managing organisational IT systems and infrastructure
• Strong knowledge of IT security, risk management and compliance, including GDPR
• Experience managing suppliers, contracts, and service delivery
• Ability to advise senior leadership and contribute to strategy
• Organised, calm under pressure, able to prioritise in a dynamic environment

Nice to have (not essential):

Experience in healthcare, laboratory services, regulated environments, or an SME setting

What s on offer:

• A key role in a purpose-led organisation, with genuine ownership and influence
• Hybrid working, 2 days per week in the Salford office
• Exceptional benefits package, similar to the NHS, with a very generous pension
• Supportive, collaborative culture

Production EngineerMonday - Friday
DAYS

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Production Engineer to join the team at our clients busy manufacturing site in Blackburn.

Working closely with the operations team you will be responsible for optimizing production processes, improving efficiency, reducing waste, and ensuring operational excellence !

This is an exciting opportunity for a problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about continuous improvement.

The role will combine focus between supporting existing product ranges, the introduction of new products and the development of supporting systems to improve Quality, sustainability delivering savings using lean processes.

This is a Monday - Friday Days role, 37 Hours working week with a 1pm Finish on Friday.

Key Responsibilities of a Production Engineer

• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives (lean manufacturing, waste reduction, process optimisation)
• Lead kaizen Projects and Site Auditing
• Provide technical support to production teams and troubleshoot manufacturing issues
• Execute process improvements
• Defining processes and procedures
• Work closely with the Lean team to develop and implement of best practices, routines and solutions to improve production rates, Quality and output
• Ensure process improvements put into place are adhered to.
• Work closely with Safety & Quality to ensure safe processes and reduce rejects

Experience and Qualifications required for a Production Engineer

• HNC/HND or Previous hands on experience in a production engineering or manufacturing engineer role
• Knowledge of HSE and best practices and ISO9001 would be an advantage
• Strong problem-solving skills and a practical, hands-on approach
• Understanding of Six Sigma would be beneficial
• Strong communication skills

Salary and Benefits of a Production Engineer

• Salary up to £50,000 DOE
• Monday to Friday DAYS (1pm finish on Fridays)
• 34 Days Annual Leave (includes 2 week Christmas shutdown)
• Free onsite parking
• Canteen facilities, including hot drinks
• Option to join private healthcare scheme

If you feel you are ready to take the next step in your career and have the right skills and experience for this Production Engineers role please click Apply or contact Permanent Vacancies team on 07443 359151

Refrigeration Engineer - North West

Join Our Specialist Refrigeration Team

Become a key part of Icelands in-house refrigeration team, established for over 27 years, ensuring our stores run smoothly by maintaining reliable refrigeration systems.

Bring Your Expertise or Learn with Us

Were looking for hands-on refrigeration and air conditioning engineers with a problem-solving mindset. Experience in supermarkets, transport refrigeration, commercial systems, HVAC, or chillers is welcome. No supermarket experience? No problemfull training on our equipment and safety protocols provided.

Why This Role Matters

Your skills will make a real impact every day. Youll have autonomy, flexibility, and the chance to work independently while supporting store operations.

How Youll Work

• Autonomy & Flexibility:Plan your own schedule, prioritise calls, and optimise routes to minimise downtime.
• Proactive Approach:Use systems like RDM to diagnose issues before arrival and bring the right parts.
• Direct Coordination:Communicate with store teams for smooth access and minimal disruption.
• Compliance:Follow health & safety and F-Gas regulations, keeping accurate records.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair refrigeration assets (display cases, freezers, cold rooms, chillers, packs, condensers).
• Diagnose faults using engineering skills and monitoring systems (RDM, Monika).
• Ensure compliance and documentation.
• Collaborate with store teams to reduce downtime.

Why Engineers Love Working Here

• Autonomy & Trust:No micromanagementown your day.
• Modern Systems:Work with A1 refrigerants, hydrocarbons, and A2Ls like R455a.
• Professional Development:Upskilling in A2Ls, hydrocarbons, controls, diagnostics, OEM courses.
• Career Progression & Security:Job secure in-house role with clear advancement paths.
• Quality Tools:Company van, tailored van stock, tools, laptop, and digital job systems.

Essential Skills

• NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning (or relevant experience).
• F-Gas Category 1 certificate.
• Electrical and mechanical diagnostic skills.
• Strong customer focus and ability to work independently.
• Full UK driving licence.

Preferred:Background in refrigeration/air conditioning or ex-Forces engineering.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, overtime rates, standby payment, London weighting.
• Company van (Automatic Transmission fully spec’d with private use option), fuel card, tools, uniform, laptop.
• Access to paid parking app’s
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays.
• Pension and private healthcare.
• 15% Iceland discount, 30% Individual Restaurants discount.
• Ongoing training and set store allocations and area for work-life balance.

£55,000 - £60,000 + Healthcare + Progression + Company Benefits+ Training

Manchester

Are you an Electrical Project Manager with a background in the live events sector looking to work on large-scale productions, major venues and high-profile events? Do you want to join a well-established events production company known for delivering complex live events solutions across the UK?

This company is one of the UK’s leading technical event production companies, having had a period of rapid growth over the past few years. They are proud to combine cutting edge technology with innovative creation, split across the whole spectrum of live event sectors including corporate, private, public, sporting and live music. This is an exciting time to join them and progress your career.

In this role, you will manage electrical power requirements for live events from initial planning through to onsite delivery and post-event reconciliation. You’ll oversee quoting, power distribution planning, onsite teams, venue collaboration and compliance while ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest professional standard.

This role would suit an Electrical Project Manager from a live events background who is looking to combine technical delivery, client relationship management and commercial project oversight within a fast-paced, event-driven environment.

The Role:

• Managing electrical and power requirements for large live events
• Producing accurate quotations including labour, generators, equipment and distribution
• Full P&L responsibility across project lifecycle
• Leading onsite electrical teams and subcontractors
• Preparing power distribution plans, risk assessments and technical documentation

The Person:

• Electrical Project Manager or similar with a background in live events.
• Commutable to Manchester

Keywords : Electrical Project Manager, Live Events Power, Temporary Power Distribution, Event Production Electrical, Arena Events, Electrical Installation Manager,Manchester,North West

Reference Number:24011

If you’re looking to join a practice that actively supports your professional growth and creative input, click ‘apply now’ to submit your latest CV.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. The advertised salary is indicative and will be dependent on experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced EC&I Engineer (Electrical, Control & Instrumentation), looking for their next technical challenge at Principal level, to join a pioneering organisation within the nuclear industry. The Principal EC&I Engineer will have experience working in regulated and quality assured systems in either nuclear or other highly regulated roles and be eligible for SC Clearance.

The Role

The Principal Electrical, Control & Instrumentation Engineer / EC&I Engineer will work on one or more design projects concurrently, as well as leading small EC&I projects, from concept design through to manufacture and commissioning.

The Company

The Principal EC&I Engineer will join a leading organisation in the nuclear industry, based at their site in Warrington. The Principal EC&I Engineer will contribute to a supportive and collaborative team environment, which rewards hard work and innovative thinking. Travel to other sites may be required on an ad hoc basis.

Benefits

Some of the benefits on offer for the Principal EC&I Engineer:

• 33 days annual leave, including Bank Holidays
• 12.5% Pension
• Discretionary bonus

What’s required of the Principal EC&I Engineer

• Solid experience in EC&I engineering, in nuclear or other highly regulated roles
• Familiarity with AMTECH ProDesign or similar cable calculation software
• Familiarity with AutoCad design
• Familiarity with BIM enabled projects
• Ability to obtain SC clearance

So What’s Next?

If you are a Principal EC&I Engineer looking for your next technical challenge, and would like to know more about this excellent opportunity; apply now for immediate consideration!

Principal EC&I Engineer

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UK Energy Infrastructure | Hybrid | Leadership Role

Let’s not overcomplicate it.

If you can design high-voltage cable systems properly - and lead others to do the same - this will interest you.

We’re hiring a Principal HV Cable Design Engineer to take technical ownership across major grid and renewable infrastructure projects.

Not a back-room checker.

A leader.

The Role

You are the technical authority on HV cable design.

• Lead design of 33kV-400kV cable systems
• Develop routing, thermal calculations, bonding designs and jointing philosophies
• Oversee cable ratings and ampacity studies
• Review and sign off detailed engineering outputs
• Interface with civils, substation, and protection teams
• Provide technical guidance to junior and senior engineers

You’ll influence design standards, not just follow them.

The Work

Major energy infrastructure.

• Grid reinforcement
• Renewable energy connections
• Onshore HV export cable systems
• Large-scale substation interfaces

These are nationally significant projects. High scrutiny. High standards.

What We’re Looking For

You’ve already earned your stripes.

• Proven experience in HV cable design (132kV+ preferred)
• Deep understanding of cable systems (XLPE, bonding, sheath calculations)
• Strong knowledge of UK utility standards
• Experience leading design reviews
• Commercial awareness - you understand buildability and cost impact

You don’t guess.

You calculate.

You lead.

What You Get

• Senior technical ownership
• Influence across multiple major projects
• Competitive salary & package
• Hybrid flexibility
• Clear path to engineering leadership

This isn’t a stepping stone role.

It’s a platform.

Why This Role Matters

The UK grid is expanding fast.

Cable infrastructure is at the centre of it.

If you want to design systems that move gigawatts - not kilowatts - and lead at principal level, this is your move.

Confidential discussions available.

If this is of interest, please forward an updated CV as soon as possible.

What’s on offer?

• Large amount of new projects - enough to keep you busy for years to come, job security and fresh challenges
• Hybrid working and a sensible approach to working hours. Empowerment to manage your own diary to suit you
• Plenty of holidays - 26 + Bank Hols, way above average leaving you plenty of down-time
• Tons of examples of internal promotions - people who join as Architects or Technologists are in senior leadership positions
• Investment in your career - they encourage you to push yourself and develop, they want you to get promoted!
• Attractive salaries - they’re looking to pay over the average of Manchester for good Project Architects
• A lovely, lively studio with plenty of people to give it a real collaborative, friendly atmosphere

What do you need?

• Job running experience, ideally on commercial type projects, steel framed, large scale
• You’ll need to be Revit proficient, the work is there, it needs doing and there just isn’t time to train
• You’ve got to be a nice person, that’s a given

Job Title: Service Desk Manager

Location: Manchester

Salary: Competitive

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

At Netteam tX, we recognise and develop talent, fostering career growth through both lateral and vertical opportunities.

About the role:

As Service Desk Manager, you will lead a high-performing team with oversight of 3rd Line Engineers, Team Leader (1st/2nd Line) and Vendor Support. You will ensure service excellence using ITIL processes, drive innovation, manage major incidents, optimise service platforms and oversee NOC governance. Responsibilities include but not limited to, designing and improving service desk and NOC processes, ensuring SLA compliance, coordinating with vendors like Oracle, and analysing KPIs to enable data-driven decisions and organisational success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Champion ITIL best practices for service desk and NOC operations to ensure efficient, standardised processes and outstanding customer experiences
• Manage Level 3 engineers, providing coaching and performance oversight to deliver advanced technical solutions
• Manage Team Leader, providing oversight of 1st/2nd Line Teams
• Oversee and enhance customer experience by proactively addressing client needs
• Design and optimise workflows using industry standards and stakeholder input for operational excellence
• Ensure SLA compliance, lead governance, and implement corrective actions as needed
• Coordinate NOC processes including escalation, event monitoring, and incident response to maintain service stability
• Support Vendor Partnership Manager (e.g., Oracle)
• Drive continuous improvement using data, feedback, and industry trends to streamline service delivery
• Lead major incident response and escalation, ensuring rapid resolution and clear communication across teams
• Conduct problem management and root cause analysis, implementing lasting solutions and reducing incidents
• Analyse ticket data to uncover opportunities for automation and process improvements
• Deliver comprehensive reports on KPIs, SLAs, incident trends, and improvement results to guide decisions
• Optimise service desk tools (e.g., Autotask, IT Glue) for efficiency and business support
• Enforce compliance with company policies, regulations, and security standards
• Run regular service review meetings with stakeholders to present metrics and strategic recommendations
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth integration of new services, customers, or acquisitions
• Serve as the escalation point for after-hours incidents to maintain continuity and satisfaction

About you:

Experience and Qualifications:

• Extensive experience in IT service management with a strong track record of delivering high-quality services, leading technical teams, and driving process improvements across NOC operations and customer success initiatives.
• Demonstrated expertise in leading, coaching, and developing Level 3 engineers within collaborative, high-performance environments.
• Robust technical background and hands-on proficiency with service desk platforms such as Autotask, IT Glue, and relevant monitoring tools.
• Comprehensive experience in major incident management, escalation procedures, service improvement initiatives, process design, and root cause analysis.
• Proven ability to manage SLA governance, conduct KPI analysis, and oversee compliance management, with a focus on implementing corrective actions to uphold high standards.
• Solid experience in vendor and partner management, including collaboration with major partners such as Oracle to ensure optimal service delivery.
• Advanced analytical and reporting capabilities, leveraging data-driven decision making and presenting performance insights to senior stakeholders.
• Exceptional communication skills, adept at translating complex technical requirements and service enhancements for diverse audiences.
• In-depth networking experience, including configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of network infrastructure to support business continuity and security.
• Proficient in the Microsoft 365 suite, with hands-on experience in administration, deployment, and user support for productivity and collaboration tools.
• ITIL certification required; advanced ITIL qualifications and a degree in IT or related discipline are preferred.

Personal Attributes:

• Professional, friendly, and approachable, with a strong commitment to team success and collaboration.
• Adaptable and resilient under pressure, able to prioritise and execute tasks efficiently in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communicator, able to convey technical issues and process improvements clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Innovative, eager to learn and apply new technologies, and committed to fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Disciplined and focused, with strong problem-solving abilities and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of compliance, security, and customer service.

Note: This description is not intended to establish a total definition of the job but an outline of the duties.

Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.

Candidates with experience of: IT Services Manager, Senior Service Desk Engineer, Senior IT Technician, Senior IT Desk Support, IT Manager, ITIL Service Desk Manager, Senior Support Technician, may also be considered for this role.

Role Title: Network Product Owner

Start Date: ASAP

End Date: 18th December 2026

Rate: 630

Location: Manchester 3 days on site

JD -

Network Security Technical Product Owner - the clients Global Network Services, you should possess

the following skillsets:

• Network Security Product Strategy and Vision: Ability to define, document, and communicate a clear network security product vision aligned with Zero Trust principles, organizational governance frameworks, and regulatory compliance requirements. Deep understanding of security policy lifecycle management, identity and access management integration, micro-segmentation strategies, and continuous verification principles. Skilled in managing network security product backlog prioritized based on risk assessment, business value, and threat landscape, with deep collaboration with security operations, infrastructure, and compliance teams. Strong understanding of API-level integration between security platforms and orchestration systems.
• Previous Hands-on expertise in one or more of the following areas: design and build of secure, fault-tolerant enterprise-class distributed network security systems with business-facing APIs/Web UIs, ensuring successful adoption and rotation at scale across domains including Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) for Remote Access and Proxy services, Network Access Control (NAC), Next 1 Generation Firewalls (NGFW), Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS), and Security Information & Event Management (SIEM) integration, spanning physical, virtual, and cloud environments.
• Strong understanding of network security technology fundamentals including Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) principles, Software 1 Defined Perimeter (SDP), identity-aware proxy architectures, 802.1X authentication, certificate-based authentication, policy-based access control, stateful/stateless firewall technologies, threat intelligence integration, and network segmentation strategies.

Expertise in security policy modelling, documentation of end-to-end security workflow specifications (e.g., threat models, security control frameworks, policy decision flows), security architecture diagrams, and governance framework documentation aligned with industry standards (NIST, ISO 27001, CIS Controls).

Desired Knowledge -

• Knowledge of DevSecOps tooling, GitOps for security-as-code, CI/CD pipelines for security policy deployment, Infrastructure-as 1 Code (IaC) security scanning, security automation frameworks, and version control for security configurations. Working knowledge of cloud-native security services: Cloud Access Security Brokers (CASB), cloud firewall services, identity federation, secure access service edge (SASE), zero trust network access platforms, security posture management, and cloud IAM integration.
• Compliance and Regulatory Controls - Strong knowledge of security frameworks and standards (NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO 27001/27002, PCI-DSS, SOC 2) and experience designing and implementing solutions using commercial and open-source security tools for lifecycle management of enterprise security infrastructure. Understanding of ITIL for security incident and problem management, risk management frameworks, and security governance processes.
• Proficiency in Agile Methodologies - Jira/Confluence, Scrum/Kanban, security backlog and workflow management, and security 1 specific SRE reporting metrics (Mean Time to Detect - MTTD, Mean Time to Respond - MTTR, Mean Time to Remediate, deployment frequency, security control effectiveness, Security Level Objectives - SLO).

Principal Backend Developer (.NET) Manchester (Onsite) Up to 75,000

We’re looking for a Principal Backend Developer to join our Manchester-based team. This is a senior technical leadership role for an experienced .NET engineer who can drive backend architecture, scalability, and best practices.

Tech Stack

• .NET / .NET Core
• C#
• Web APIs
• SQL Server
• Azure (preferred)

The Role

• Lead backend architecture and technical direction
• Design and build scalable, high-performance APIs
• Champion clean code, testing, and engineering standards
• Mentor and support developers within the team
• Collaborate closely with product and frontend teams

What We’re Looking For

• Strong commercial experience with .NET / C#
• Proven experience in a senior or principal-level role
• Deep understanding of API design and backend architecture
• Experience mentoring and influencing technical decisions
• Strong communication and leadership skills

50249NB

INDMANS

Portfolio Payroll Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Senior Frontend Developer Manchester (Onsite) Up to 65,000

We’re looking for a Senior Frontend Developer to join our Manchester-based team. This is a hands-on role for someone strong in TypeScript, React, and Next.js, with experience mentoring junior developers.

Tech Stack

• TypeScript
• React
• Next.js
• REST APIs

The Role

• Build and maintain scalable, high-quality frontend applications
• Lead on frontend architecture and best practices
• Mentor and support junior developers
• Work closely with product and backend teams

What We’re Looking For

• Strong commercial experience with TypeScript, React, and Next.js
• Proven senior-level frontend experience
• Experience mentoring or guiding junior developers
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

51057NB

INDMANS

Portfolio Payroll Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Lead Software Engineer - MongoDB / Node.js / JavaScript

As a Lead Engineer, you ll play a pivotal role in shaping the technical direction of the product. You ll guide a talented squad of engineers, drive architectural decisions, and deliver scalable backend systems that directly impact thousands of users.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you ll balance technical excellence with mentorship, collaboration, and strategic thinking.

What You ll Be Doing Technical Leadership

• Set the technical direction and lead architectural decision-making
• Mentor and support junior and senior engineers
• Conduct code reviews and uphold engineering best practices

Backend Engineering

• Build and maintain scalable backend services and RESTful APIs
• Design and optimise MongoDB database solutions
• Improve and maintain existing backend infrastructure
• Troubleshoot production issues and implement robust solutions

Collaboration & Delivery

• Work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver meaningful customer outcomes
• Participate in technical interviews and help grow the engineering team
• Drive improvements in processes, tooling, and development practices

Core Technical Skills

You ll thrive if you have experience with:

• MongoDB (data modelling, indexing, aggregation, performance tuning)
• Node.js and the wider JavaScript/TypeScript ecosystem
• Express.js and/or Fastify
• RESTful API design
• AWS or similar cloud platforms
• Microservices architecture
• Testing frameworks (Vitest, Jest, Mocha, etc.)
• CI/CD pipelines & DevOps practices
• GitHub workflows
• Observability tools (e.g., DataDog)
• Docker / Kubernetes

Tech Stack You ll Be Working With

• Node.js, JavaScript/TypeScript
• Express.js, Fastify
• MongoDB
• AWS
• Vue.js, Nuxt.js

Nice to Have AI Experience

Not essential, but a big bonus:

• Integrating AI/ML models
• Working with LLM APIs (OpenAI, Anthropic, etc.)
• Prompt engineering
• AI workflow tools (LangChain, Flowise)
• Building internal AI automation tools

Benefits

This company genuinely invests in its people. You ll enjoy:

• Remote-first working with offices in London, Manchester
• Flexible hours
• 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays + 2 Christmas shutdown days
• Option to purchase an extra week off

Interested? Please Click Apply Now!