Company Overview:

For over 75 years, WIKA has been a renowned partner and competent specialist for any task in the field of measurement technology. With steadily growing efficiency, innovative technologies are applied when developing new products and system solutions. The reliability of the products and the readiness to face all challenges of the market have been the key factors for WIKA achieving a leading position in the global market.

Within the WIKA Group, currently 11,200 employees are dedicated to maintain and improve technology in pressure, temperature, force and level measurement, and also in the fields of flow measurement, calibration and SF6gas solutions.

WIKA Instruments in Sevenoaks provide pressure, temperature, level, flow, force and related calibration instruments. Our facility includes an engineering services department with repair, modification and calibration capability as well as incorporating the TC Fluid Control, level manufacturing capability and our ATEX approved electrical temperature manufacturing line. We are now looking for an accounts payable to join our team.

Your Activities:

• Perform electronic and firmware design and development for instrumentation from concept through to final prototype, ensuring key calculations and design decisions are recorded as appropriate for targeted standards/legislations.
• Manufacture and perform testing of prototype products to confirm conformance to project specifications.
• Support product for entire lifecycle from concept through to end-of-life including management of component obsolescence.
• Design and produce Test Jigs and other production aids to ensure efficient and high-quality manufacturing can be achieved at all times.
• Lead and organize R&D projects in the role of Project Manager as assigned.
• Investigate and assist on any non-conformities during production; implementing corrective actions to prevent re-occurrence when possible.
• Provide technical support to internal/external sales, and customers (occasional site visits may be required).

Your Profile:

Essential:

• Minimum BEng/BSc in Electronics Engineering or similar.
• Minimum 3 years embedded electronics design experience including both schematic capture and PCB layout development using ECAD.
• Hands on experience within an electronics production setting.
• Demonstratable aptitude for thorough documentation.
• Formal training received through apprenticeship supported with HNC/HND may also be considered provided exceptional demonstratable experience.

Desirable:

• Experience with design of measurement instrumentation.
• Experience of writing/debugging embedded firmware in C/C++.
• Understanding of CE and UKCA marking schemes.
• Compliance knowledge of ATEX, LV Directive, EMC Directive.

Electronics Design Engineer

Engineering support is vital to ensure production downtime is minimized, machine performance is continually enhanced, and improved efficiencies are achieved on the line. DFI Leeds is a manufacturing facility with complex plant and equipment requiring dedicated engineering support to prevent and troubleshoot machine issues as they arise.

• Experience fault finding and writing PLC code inMitsubishi andSiemens TIA/S7
• Mitsubishi communication experience, CC-Link, Ethernet, RS232, RS485, Remote I/O set up and configuration, hardware installation and software diagnostics
• SCADA experience, integration and modification, we use CITECT SCADA by Schneider
• HMI programming, using IX Developer or E-Designer, E1100 HMIs, Beijer Automation
• Proficient in Inverter drives, Mitsubishi, Danfoss, installing, commissioning and fault finding.

Electrical Qualifications as a minimum, NVQ Level 3 equivalent, HNC in a related field preferred but not a deal breakerIdeally an operational back ground 70/30 office based/hands on support;In a proven role similar for 5 years minimumDuties of the role:

• Electrical & Mechanical preventative and reactive maintenance on machinery and equipment
• Ensure that equipment is fit for purpose on a daily basis and attend breakdowns as necessary
• Document and monitor all line downtime and breakdowns
• Ensure a robust shift handover, report issues to be prioritised
• Ensure critical issues are raised to minimise disruption to operational performance

Who are we looking for?

• Electrically biased Multi Skilled, Controls and Automation Engineer,
• Significant post apprenticeship experience
• Engineering qualification in Electrical and / or Mechanical maintenance
• Manufacturing industry experience, ideally FMCG, Packaging or Food
• Extensive skills in relation to Electrical Systems, Electrical Control, Fault finding and Mechanical Engineering
• Experienced in PLCs, programming, integration and installation

Cyber Software Engineer - SC - Perm

• Location(s): Gloucester, Woking and Manchester
• Type: Hybrid
• Salary: £40,000 - £70,000
• Clearance: Must hold an active SC Clearance
• Must be eligible for further clearances (DV)
• Must be a sole british national

Job Description:

The successful applicant will join teams working at the forefront of AI/DS, Cyber, Cloud, DevOps/SRE and Platform Engineering. With long-term programmes secured across the latest frameworks, this position offers the chance to be part of an exciting growth journey with significant technical depth and variety.

As a Cyber Software Engineer, the successful applicant will contribute to the research, design and development of critical systems in support of National Security missions. They will apply secure coding practices, maintain high standards of software quality and work closely with operating systems at a low level.

Key Requirements

* Strong experience with C or C++
* Familiarity with Python
* Comfortable working with Linux or Windows operating systems
* Knowledge of version control tools and experience in agile delivery environments
* An interest in the Cyber domain
* Understanding of common software design and testing patterns
* Ability to build systems and support continuous integration pipelines

Clearance

Due to the nature of the work, applicants must be eligible to obtain DV clearance. This requires being a British Citizen and having lived in the UK for the past 10 years.

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a SMT Engineer based in Nottingham to join a world leading Engineering and Manufacturing company. This is a fantastic chance to join a company developing lifesaving, safety critical equipment. You will be responsible for low power, safety critical hardware to work with new and existing products, which are installed in hazardous areas. You will lead and implement new design from initial concept though to launch. The successful candidate for the SMT Engineer job based in Nottingham will have a strong background in, SMT, PCB and Final Product Assembly processes and techniques, have a good knowledge of modern manufacturing techniques including, OPF, Lean and 5S, also have a relevant degree or equivalent qualifications and also a strong working knowledge of electronic assembly and processes including IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001. Ideally you will have experience leading a team and working with SMT machines and strong man-management skills. This is a unique opportunity to join a leader in their market who can offer the opportunity for career progression and personal development, joining a well-established manufacturing site in Nottingham. To apply for this SMT Engineer, based in Nottingham, please send your CV and covering letter to , or for more information contact Ricky Wilcocks on 01582 878810.

Are you passionate about automation and looking to lead cutting-edge projects in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment? Our client, 3P Innovation, are a leader in automated machinery for the pharmaceutical, medical device, and FMCG industries, and they are seeking a Senior Controls Systems Engineer.

What Youll Do:

• Lead the design, programming, commissioning, and support of PLC and HMI/SCADA systems across bespoke machinery projects worldwide.
• Mentor junior engineers and review technical work, while remaining hands-on with coding and system architecture.
• Work with clients and internal teams to define requirements, assess technical risks, and support sales processes.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including software design specifications, test records, and O&M manuals.
• Support system validation, FATs, onsite commissioning, and handover to customers.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of 3Ps standard code libraries and processes.
• Opportunity to work with robotics, vision systems, and other emerging technologies as required.

What Were Looking For:

• 5 years experience designing and coding PLC & HMI/SCADA systems (Beckhoff or Siemens).
• Strong knowledge of servo motion control and industrial communication protocols (EtherCAT, Profinet, CAN, IP, Serial).
• Familiarity with IEC61131-3, structured text, object-oriented programming, and Git version control.
• Excellent English communication skills; willing and able to travel internationally (5% of the time).

Desirable:

• Experience in pharmaceutical automation, GAMP5 / 21CFR11 / EU Annex 11 compliance.
• Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic principles.
• Exposure to machine vision, robotics, SCADA/MES, .NET, and SQL.

Why 3P Innovation?

• Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation, collaboration, and integrity.
• Work on exciting projects delivering bespoke automation solutions for global clients.
• Opportunity for personal growth, technical leadership, and mentoring within a supportive team.

If youre a driven, hands-on controls engineer ready to take ownership of complex systems and lead technical excellence, wed love to hear from you.

Bench Engineer/Field Service Engineer Hybrid role

Location GU21, Sheerwater, Woking, Surrey

Salary £26,395 per annum £12.69/hour

Based at Surrey Wheelchair Services, GU21 5SA

Monday to Friday - Full Time Permanent 40 Hours a week

Purpose Of JobProvide a workshop-based engineering role repairing, servicing and maintaining wheelchairs.

Workshop Service

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct repairs servicing and maintenance as directed by the Service Centre Manager/ Warehouse Supervisor/ Line Manager.
• Process all associated paperwork concerning repairs and servicing accurately on a daily basis.
• Ensure all warranty and scrap returns are labelled correctly and collated at the end of each day
• Ensure infection control policy is followed at all times.
• Undertake Engineering work in terms of service and repairs, and refurbishment in accordance to prescription builds.
• Assist in clinical appointments with Healthcare professionals, for any repairs and servicing requirements.
• Undertake Admin duties as required.
• Ensure all parts used are allocated from Stores through Stores process.
• Strict adherence to operational procedures.
• Adhere to the House Keeping procedure.
• Maintain a professional approach in all aspects of the role at all times including appearance, paperwork, power tools and work bench station.
• Do the job right, on time, every time.
• To be fully accountable for all aspects of your role.
• Stocktake to assist with annual and interim stocktakes as required.
• Communicate effectively with all Customers at all times and to inform all Customers of relevant additional services
• To be fully accountable for all aspects of your role and maintain good communication throughout.
• Perform duties according to all Company policies, procedures and instructions.
• Be on the on call engineer rota additional standby/and hourly payment received for this.

Undertake the job in line with the Company appraisal competencies as follows:

• Achieves business results and adds value to the company
• Focuses on internal / external customers
• Builds and maintains effective teamwork with colleagues
• Embraces change and deals with ambiguity

This job description shall not limit your role, you will also be expected to carry out any other duties that your Manager feels are within your capabilities and skill set. The above information may not cover everything involved in the position but gives indicates the size and scope of the role and may be subject to change as the role develops.

Key Performance IndicatorsPerson Required:

Skills

• Organised and can work to a plan.
• Good communicator.
• Must be able to fault find.
• Neat and tidy writing.

Knowledge

• Background and experience in mechanical or electrical engineering

Qualifications

• Full Driving Licence required.
• Ideally qualified to GCSE level / NVQ level 1 or equivalent.
• Satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure.

Other

• Training will be provided on wheelchair engineering.
• Trustworthy and possess a clean or appropriate DBS record

Interested in this Bench Engineer / Field Service Hybrid role? Please submit your updated CV.

Equals One is an advertising and recruitment agency working on behalf of our client to promote this vacancy. You may be contacted directly by the employer should they wish to progress your application. Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide specific feedback if your application is unsuccessful.

Embedded software engineers building safety‑critical C/C++ systems on their own RTOS, requiring deep understanding of real‑time constraints, determinism, and rigorous documentation. Core skills include: Embedded C / C++ (primary language requirement) Real‑Time Operating Systems (RTOS) FreeRTOS SAFE RTOS Other small‑footprint RTOS Embedded microcontrollers & SoCs ARM Cortex‑R and Cortex‑A cores (used in their demos) Bare‑metal firmware development Low‑level driver development Memory‑safe and resource‑constrained programming Concurrency, scheduling, determinism Hardware-software integration Candidates must demonstrate experience in any safety‑critical environment: ISO 26262 (Automotive) IEC 61508 (Industrial) DO‑178C / DO‑254 (Aerospace) IEC 62304 (Medical) Hazard analysis experience (HAZOP, FMEA) Documentation‑heavy workflows Traceability & verification processes High learning velocity (their OS is niche) Resilience when making mistakes Motivation & ambition Precision and quality mindset Ability to handle safety‑critical documentation burdenTo find out more about Computer Futures please visit Computer Futures, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC(phone number removed) England and Wales

Location: Hybrid / Bicester

Type: Permanent

Salary: Competitive, market-based

TUAL Technology is an innovative, VC-backed start-up based in Bicester, developing PowerUp a high-power EV charging solution designed for grid-constrained sites. By integrating battery storage, smart energy management, and ultra-fast DC charging, TUAL delivers seamless electrification where traditional grid capacity falls short. Working with enterprise customers across Europe, TUAL is transforming the productivity and profitability of electric commercial vehicle fleets through a portfolio of intelligent, software-defined, cloud and IoT-enabled charging solutions.

The Role Were looking for a hands-on Lead Software Engineer to own the design and delivery of our IoT and cloud software platform. Youll connect our ultra-fast chargers, manage data and remote control functions, and ensure security and scalability across our systems. Youll work directly with the VP Product and VP Power Electronics, shaping architecture, integrations and performance turning ideas into real, working solutions. ________________________________________ What Youll Do Build IoT and cloud software for charger connectivity and monitoring Create telemetry and data pipelines (PLC, CAN) Enable secure remote control and bi-directional communication (MQTT/WebSockets) Deliver OTA firmware updates and REST APIs (OCPP/OCPI) Develop secure, scalable cloud infrastructure (AWS IoT, Azure, etc.) Collaborate closely with hardware and IoT partners to integrate systems end-to-end ________________________________________ Your Background 5+ years experience in IoT software, cloud integration or embedded systems Strong skills in PLC, CAN, Modbus or similar protocols Proficiency in API and cloud development (AWS/Azure, MQTT, WebSockets) Knowledge of secure firmware updates and encryption (TLS, AES) Comfortable working autonomously in a fast-moving start-up environment Background in EV charging, energy storage or industrial automation is a plus ________________________________________ Why Join This is a chance to build the full IoT and cloud platform behind PowerUp from architecture to deployment. Youll shape a core technology in a growing, well-funded start-up tackling real-world challenges in electrification.

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Your new company A nationwide engineering and maintenance provider operating across multiple industrial sectors. The business delivers full lifecycle support for automation and asset‑based operations and has a well‑established technical service function. You'll be joining a growing automation support team that provides 24/7 remote and onsite assistance to a varied, multi‑industry client base. Your new role You will be responsible for supporting, maintaining and fault‑finding on a wide range of automation systems, both remotely and on customer sites. This includes working across multiple PLC, HMI and SCADA platforms, delivering minor code changes, conducting system health checks, completing backups, and producing system surveys and obsolescence reports.You'll also support small automation projects, assist with technical input for proposals, and identify opportunities for performance improvements within client production environments. The role offers hybrid working and flexibility on location across the UK. What you'll need to succeed An engineering qualification (Degree, HND/HNC or apprenticeship) in Electrical, Electronic or Control Systems Engineering Background in commissioning or maintenance with strong PLC fault‑finding capability across major manufacturers Ability to work across unfamiliar automation systems and connect to networks for diagnostics Understanding of electrical systems Strong communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a wider service team Willingness to learn new technologies and obtain relevant security clearancesWhat you'll get in return Holiday, sick pay and pension scheme Additional benefits including life assurance, employee discounts and support programmes Ongoing training and development opportunities A collaborative, safety‑focused working environment Company vehicle allowanceWhat you need to do now If 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 (url removed)

Role: Maintenance Engineer
Shift: 4 on 4 off - days/nights
Location: North Tawton, Devon

Are you ready to be part of something huge?

Are you an experienced Maintenance Engineer looking to elevate your career with a world-leading manufacturer? Do you want to work in a state-of-the-art facility that’s just had record-breaking investment, setting the stage for innovation and growth like never before?

This isn’t just another job - it’s a chance to be at the heart of a game-changing transformation.
Yolk are thrilled to be partnering with an iconic household name in this exclusive recruitment campaign. This business is breaking boundaries with unprecedented levels of investment, revolutionising their operations with cutting-edge technology and world-class production systems.

Be part of a team where your skills won’t just be utilised - they’ll be celebrated.
As this site expands, so do the opportunities for you to make a real impact. This is your chance to join a multiskilled maintenance team at a critical moment, with access to advanced training, career development, and an attractive package packed with benefits.

This is what you’ll be doing:
The Maintenance Engineer will be the backbone of production efficiency, ensuring that machinery and equipment are performing at their peak. You’ll be hands-on with the latest technology, tackling both preventive and reactive maintenance to keep things running smoothly.

Responsibilities:

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance to keep downtime at an absolute minimum, ensuring production targets are smashed.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose breakdowns with precision, using structured problem-solving techniques.
• Perform advanced maintenance tasks both individually and as part of a close-knit team to resolve control and mechanical challenges.
• Lead from the front on health and safety, ensuring compliance and actively participating in risk assessments.
• Drive site-wide projects and continuous improvement initiatives, optimising operational efficiencies and making your mark on the site’s performance.
• Collaborate seamlessly with team members, fostering a culture of best practices and continuous improvement across all shifts.
• Proactively problem-solve, identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Maintenance Engineer within a manufacturing environment.
• Time-served/apprentice trained as an Electrical, Mechanical, or Multiskilled Engineer, qualified to a minimum NVQ Level 3/ONC or higher.
• A positive, can-do attitude with exceptional communication skills.

And this is what you’ll get in return:

• 26.5 days holiday - Because work-life balance matters.
• Employer pension matched up to 6% - Secure your future while you grow your career.
• 4x annual salary life assurance cover - Peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
• Flexible benefits - Including the option to buy up to 5 extra days of annual leave and access to a reward gateway scheme with discounts at major retailers.
• Unmatched career development opportunities - With tailored training programs to ensure you stay at the cutting edge of your field.

Join a company that doesn’t just talk about innovation - they live and breathe it.
With substantial investment and massive expansion underway, this isn’t just a job - it’s a career-defining opportunity. You’ll be joining a well-established business celebrated for its commitment to excellence, and you’ll play a pivotal role in its next chapter of success.

Are you ready to take your career to the next level?
Don’t wait - apply today and be part of the future!

Please apply with your CV, and feel free to include a cover letter outlining why you’re the perfect fit for this role.
Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive, we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying, then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.

UK Networks Services (UKNS) is an engineering company at the forefront of the UKs transition to a smarter, more flexible electricity system. Our work spans two core areas:

Technical grid consulting advising on complex grid connections, regulatory strategy, and power system planning for some of the UKs most significant infrastructure projects.

Smart grid control systems designing and deploying advanced automation, monitoring, and control solutions that enable customers to connect, manage and optimise energy assets across large, distributed networks.

Within the smart grid side of the business, we design and integrate systems that combine PLC-based control, SCADA, metering, protection, and real-time data platforms. These systems are deployed on projects such as grid-scale load management, site-wide export limitation, substation automation and dynamic network control.

As our project complexity increases, we are seeking a Lead Controls Engineer to act as the senior technical authority within our smart grid systems team.

This is a high-responsibility engineering leadership role focused on technical governance, design quality, and full lifecycle ownership of control system engineering.

The Lead Controls Engineer will provide technical leadership across all PLC-based control system and panel designs delivered by UKNS.

You will define engineering standards, oversee hardware and software design quality, and ensure robust, compliant and fully documented control solutions are delivered across the project lifecycle.

You will work closely with the CTO, automation engineers, and panel build team providing oversight, mentorship and structured engineering discipline to ensure designs are right-first-time and high quality.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys:

• Setting engineering standards
• Improving technical rigour
• Leading design reviews
• Owning technical sign-off
• Working across both software and hardware domains

What Youll Be Doing

Technical Authority & Governance

• Lead the detailed design of PLC-based control systems for smart grid applications.
• Establish and maintain internal Control System Design Standards.
• Conduct structured design reviews prior to issue for manufacture (IFC).
• Approve schematic drawings, panel layouts, and hardware specifications.
• Define best practice for panel segregation, EMC, earthing, protection and wiring standards.

Hardware & Electrical Design Oversight

• Oversee production of panel layouts, terminal plans, protection coordination, I/O schedules, and wiring schematics.
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards including BS EN 60204, BS EN 61439, and applicable grid/utility requirements.
• Specify and validate PLC hardware, network components, metering interfaces and field instrumentation.

Software & System Architecture

• Provide technical oversight of PLC programming (ladder logic, structured text, function block).
• Define structured control philosophies and system architectures.
• Ensure appropriate integration with SCADA, protection relays, meters and DNO/IDNO interfaces.
• Validate communication design (MODBUS RTU/TCP, DLMS/COSEM, IEC 61850, etc.).

Project Lifecycle Leadership

• Lead engineering through concept design, detailed design, build support, FAT, SAT and commissioning.
• Ensure delivery of complete, professional documentation packs including:
• Schematics
• Bills of materials
• O&M manuals
• Test plans
• As-built documentation
• Support client technical discussions and resolve design queries.

Mentorship & Team Development

• Mentor and develop automation engineers and drafting engineers.
• Improve consistency and technical maturity across the engineering team.
• Help shape the future direction of UKNS control system capability.

Requirements Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, Automation or related discipline (HNC/HND considered with significant experience).
• 815+ years experience in control systems engineering or automation design.
• Proven experience leading control system design on industrial or infrastructure projects.
• Strong background in LV control panel design and electrical schematics.
• Proficiency with major PLC platforms (Schneider, Siemens, Allen-Bradley).
• Strong understanding of networked control systems and industrial protocols.
• Experience conducting design reviews and technical sign-off.

Desirable

• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status (CEng / IEng) or working towards registration.
• Experience in power networks, grid connections, renewables, or HV/LV infrastructure.
• Experience with G100 export limitation systems or utility compliance.
• Experience developing internal engineering standards.
• Prior experience mentoring junior engineers.

Benefits Whats in it for you

• £70,000 £90,000 salary depending on experience
• Opportunity to lead engineering on some of the UKs most advanced smart grid control projects
• Strategic technical influence within a growing, innovation-focused company
• Company bonus scheme
• Enhanced employers contribution pension scheme
• Death in Service benefit policy
• Salary sacrifice schemes (Bike2work, Electric Vehicles)
• 25 Days of annual leave plus local bank holidays
• Days available to volunteer for local clubs/charities
• £300 available for sponsorship of local club or charity
• Professional registration fees paid annually
• On-site parking
• Training & Development

UKNS values diversity in the workplace and is a fair and equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an equal and inclusive working environment, with the aim that our employees will be truly representative of all sections of society and that each person feels respected and able to give their best.

Note: To be eligible for this job you must have the right to work in the UK; we currently do not sponsor applications for employment visa status.

The Company My Client are part of a Global Group of companies operating in the Audio sector containing some of the most prestigious brands in the business. They design and manufacture professional audio equipment that has been used on the sets of Oscar-winning Hollywood sets and are moving into the live sound market. The RF Engineer entails The RF Engineer will be responsible for assisting with design and development of RF and power supply circuitry as well as overseeing the testing of all products to obtain CE, ETSI, FCC and other relevant regulatory approvals. Requirements of the RF Engineer Background in RF circuit design Degree in relevant subject matter Working knowledge of industry EMC/radio standards such as FCC and ETSI If you feel you are suitable and interested in this role, APPLY NOW with an up to date CV. We also pay referral fees if you can suggest another suitable person that isnt already known to us. April Quest Ltd acts as both an Employment Business and Employment Agency and complies with the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations Act 2003. We take your privacy seriously, our Privacy Policy can be viewed on our website.

Location: Bristol; Hybrid

Join us at Smartbox as a Senior Firmware Engineer!

Are you a passionate Firmware Engineer wanting to make a real impact by giving a voice to those without speech Smartbox is looking for a dedicated individual to help improve the lives of people with disabilities.

Your Impact

As our Senior Firmware Engineer, you will:

• Technical Project Delivery: Deliver multi disciplinary projects, meeting scope, time, budget and quality requirements, and coordinating others as needed.
• Firmware Architecture and Lifecycle: Develop reliable, portable firmware with a long-life cycle.
• Firmware Development: Design, develop and maintain embedded firmware in C for Zephyr RTOS and Embedded Linux, including board bring up, drivers and HALs.
• Code Quality and Standards: Set and uphold coding, documentation and review standards, ensuring best practices in architecture, modularity, fault tolerance and testability.
• Test strategy and Automation: Apply strong automated testing practices following the Test Pyramid, including unit, component, contract and hardware in the loop tests, with CI automation to prevent regressions.
• Test Software and Tooling: Build and maintain automated test harnesses, GUIs and utility tools (e.g. Python, C#) to support development, validation and manufacturing.
• Libraries and Developer Experience: Create libraries and demo applications in C compatible languages (C#, C++) to support subsystem validation and cross team integration.
• Verification and Validation: EAD verification through lab testing, user trials and real world use, ensuring documentation supports regulatory compliance.
• Quality Assurance: Analyse and resolve quality issues promptly, feeding insights back into designs and processes to drive continuous improvement.
• Technical Strategy: Contribute to strategy for reliable, mission critical firmware, clearly communicating trade offs and enabling strong decision making.
• Mentoring and Leadership: Mentor Engineers, provide coaching and support, and help foster a positive, collaborative team culture.

Essential Qualifications / Skills / Experience:

• Degree or equivalent experience in an engineering subject (Electronics, Computer Science, Software), Physics, Mathematics, or another scientific subject.
• 8+ years of experience in embedded software development in C.
• A strong knowledge of Computer Science fundamentals in data structures, algorithm design, problem-solving, and complexity analysis.
• A strong grounding in embedded software architecture, with a focus on maintainability, modularity, fault-tolerance and testability.
• Confident and experienced with automated testing, including unit, integration and system tests, mocking and automation frameworks.
• A strong understanding of API design and the creation of clear, stable abstractions for hardware / firmware interaction.
• Skilled at debugging in constrained environments and using hardware / software debugging tools.
• A proven track record of innovation and quality software development throughout the entire software product lifecycle.
• Ability to solve complex technical problems in elegant and maintainable ways, demonstrating systems thinking across hardware, firmware and application layers.
• Experience with embedded platforms (for example: Embedded Linux, Arduino, STM32, Nordic, Zephyr RTOS).
• A passion and drive for excellence in software craftsmanship.
• Linux, Bash / shell, CI (Continuous integration) experience.
• Ability to read electronics schematics and collaborate effectively with Hardware Engineers during bring-up and debugging.
• Technical leadership through influence able to guide architecture and standards, mentor others, and improve team-wide practices.
• Practical, proactive mindset comfortable taking initiative and working through ambiguity in a fast-moving team.
• Proven experience in people or team management, with the ability to lead, motivate, and develop others.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships at all levels.
• Proven ability to foster high performing, engaged, and collaborative teams.

About Smartbox

Smartbox is a leader in assistive communication technology, with products used globally by people with diverse needs. Our values, passionate, caring, empowering, achieving together and enabling change, guide everything we do.

Our Inclusive Culture

We believe in giving everyone a voice. Joining Smartbox means joining a diverse, collaborative team and supporting a community that relies on our technology.

Our Commitment to Sustainability

We prioritise sustainability, aiming to reduce our environmental impact. By joining us, you ll help support a more inclusive and sustainable future.

Our D&I Commitments

• We are a Disability Confident Employer and a Founding Partner of Purple Tuesday.
• Our recruitment practices are inclusive and barrier free, with adjustments available throughout the process and your career.
• We believe in adding to our culture. Our diverse team shapes products that reflect our users.

Rewards and Benefits

Explore competitive salary, private medical insurance, hybrid working, wellness benefits and paid volunteering days.

Agencies

Please respect that at this current time, we wish to recruit directly and are not seeking agency support.

Salary: £50,000.00 to £60,000.00

Location: Bristol; Hybrid

Join us at Smartbox as a Firmware Engineer!

Are you a passionate Firmware Engineer looking to make a real impact by giving a voice to those without speech Smartbox is looking for a dedicated individual like you to join our team and contribute to enhancing the lives of people with disabilities.

Your Impact

As our Firmware Engineer, you will:

• Test software: Ensuring comprehensive automated test coverage of your code, writing automated tests, GUIs, and utility apps in languages such as Python and C#.
• Libraries and apps: Creating software libraries and demo apps in C-compatible languages such as C#, C++, or Rust to control our firmware subsystems.
• Technical strategy: Executing and collaborating on our strategy for highly reliable, mission-critical hardware and firmware.
• Validation and debugging: Implementing and improving our device test plans, debugging, and validating upcoming firmware and software.
• Quality assurance: Promptly analysing and correcting quality issues.
• Project management: Taking ownership of firmware and software projects from start to finish.

Firmware and Software Development:

• Designing, developing and maintaining embedded software in C for Zephyr RTOS and Embedded Linux.
• Applying best practices in embedded software architecture and testing.

Essential Qualifications / Skills / Experience:

• Degree or equivalent experience in an engineering subject (Electronics, Computer Science, Software), Physics, Mathematics, or another scientific subject.
• 4+ years of experience in software development in one or more of the following languages: C, C++, Rust.
• 4+ years of experience in embedded software development in C.
• Knowledge of Computer Science fundamentals in data structures, algorithm design, problem-solving, and complexity analysis.
• Strong grounding in embedded software architecture, with a focus on maintainability, modularity, fault-tolerance and testability.
• Confident and experienced with automated testing, including unit, integration and system tests, mocking and automation frameworks.
• An understanding of API design and the creation of clear, stable abstractions for hardware / firmware interaction.
• Skilled at debugging in constrained environments and using hardware / software debugging tools.
• A proven track record of innovation and quality software development throughout the entire software product lifecycle.
• Ability to solve complex technical problems in elegant and maintainable ways, demonstrating systems thinking across hardware, firmware and application layers.
• Experience with embedded platforms (for example: Embedded Linux, Arduino, STM32, Nordic, Zephyr RTOS).
• A passion and drive for excellence in software craftsmanship.
• Linux, Bash / shell, CI (Continuous integration) experience.
• Ability to read electronics schematics.
• A collaborative and supportive team player contributing actively to shared goals and supporting colleagues across disciplines.
• Practical, proactive mindset comfortable taking initiative and working through ambiguity in a fast-moving team.

About Smartbox

At Smartbox, we’re proud to be at the forefront of assistive communication technology. Our innovative products are used globally by individuals with diverse needs. Our values passionate, caring, empowering, achieving together, and enabling change resonate in everything we do.

Our Inclusive Culture

We believe in giving everyone a voice. Joining Smartbox means joining a diverse team that values collaboration and supports a community that relies on our technology for effective communication.

Our Commitment to Sustainability

At Smartbox, we not only innovate but also prioritise sustainability. We aim to minimise our carbon footprint and promote a greener world through sustainable solutions. By joining us, you’ll contribute to shaping a more inclusive society while actively supporting our sustainability efforts.

Our D&I Commitments

At Smartbox, we prioritise diversity and inclusivity in our work environment. Here’s how we do it:

• Recognised as a Disability Confident Employer by the UK Government and Founding Partner of Purple Tuesday.
• Our recruitment practices are inclusive and barrier-free, with adjustments available during the application process and throughout your career with us.
• We believe in adding to our culture, not just fitting in. Our diverse team combines unique talents to create products that reflect the diversity of our users and customers.

Rewards and Benefits

Discover a world of rewards and benefits tailored to your wellbeing at Smartbox. Beyond a competitive salary and private medical insurance, explore perks like a hybrid working model, wellness benefits, and paid volunteering days.

Ready to Make a Difference

Join us at Smartbox and embark on a fulfilling career where your work truly matters. Apply now and be a part of a team dedicated to creating technology that changes lives.

Agencies

Please respect that at this current time, we wish to try to recruit directly from the market rather than engage support from an agency.

Abingdon, Oxfordshire - Commutable from Oxford, Didcot, Reading and Swindon

60,000 - 65,000 + 25 Days Holiday + Training + Progression + Excellent Benefits

Excellent opportunity for a Software Engineer to join a market leading, global business where you will play a key role in the development of advanced automated systems while leading a small, highly skilled software team.

Do you have experience developing software in C# and WPF? Do you have experience working with machine control systems, motion systems, or industrial automation?

This innovative and growing engineering company specialise in the development of advanced systems used across a variety of high-tech industries. Known for their technical expertise and engineering excellence, the company are expanding their engineering team and now require a Lead Software Engineer to support ongoing growth.

In this role, you will take ownership of the software elements of engineering projects, leading the development of control software that integrates motion and vision systems. You will also be responsible for being the lead in a small software engineering team, allocating tasks, maintaining coding standards and supporting the commissioning of turnkey systems.

The role would suit an experienced software engineer with strong C# development experience and ideally knowledge of industrial automation, looking to step into or continue within a technical lead position.

The Role;

• Develop software from the ground up using C# / WPF
• Integrate software with motion, vision and laser systems
• Support commissioning, deployment and troubleshooting of systems
• Manage the software repository and ensure code compliance
• 60,000 - 65,000 + 25 Days Holiday + Training + Progression + Excellent Benefits

The Person;

• Experience developing software using C# / WPF
• Experience with industrial automation, machine control or vision systems
• Strong understanding of object-oriented programming and Git
• Live local or willing to commute to Abingdon

Reference Number: BBBH(phone number removed)

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click “Apply Now” or contact Oliver Southward at Rise Technical Recruitment

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

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.

About Us

DTC A Codan Company is a technology company based in Whiteley, Hampshire.

We specialise in the research and development of wireless and critical RF communication systems.

Our Engineers work at the edge of what is scientifically possible, developing secure, high reliability systems used in real world, mission critical environments.

Our technology is deployed nationwide by UK law enforcement and internationally across military, defence and government markets, enabling secure video, data and communications across complex networked environments.

About the Role

At DTC, our Software Engineers enjoy a varied role with a steady stream of challenging projects to work on.

As a Senior Software Engineer within our Applications Team, you will lead the design, development and maintenance of complex desktop and mobile applications that underpin our product portfolio across multiple sectors.

You will work across the full product lifecycle, shaping requirements, defining scalable architectures, and delivering secure, high integrity software used in operational environments.

The role combines enhancement of established, nationally deployed platforms with the development of new products and capabilities, particularly within emerging military applications.

You will develop in modern C++ and Qt across multiple platforms, collaborate closely with embedded, hardware and RF engineers, and contribute to a culture of technical excellence through code reviews, mentoring and continuous improvement.

This is a hands on, engineering led role based on site in Whiteley, working within the Applications Team and closely with the Embedded and Hardware Team. Informal flexibility is available, but regular on-site presence is essential.

What We re Looking For

• Strong proficiency in modern C++ and Qt
• Experience developing secure, high integrity application software
• Multi-platform experience across desktop and mobile environments
• Experience with IP networking, secure communications and database technologies
• Confidence working within complex, hardware integrated systems

Experience within defence, military, video or networked communication environments would be highly beneficial

Why Work at DTC

We celebrate and recognise success, take pride in our culture, and enjoy working alongside highly skilled colleagues on technology that has genuine operational impact.

You will work on secure systems that are nationally deployed, safety critical and used in real world scenarios, while helping shape the next generation of applications within our growing portfolio

Interested in finding out more? Click apply today and we will contact suitable candidates for an informal discussion.

Successful applicants will need to be willing and eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance.

Location: Stockport
Salary: 45,000 - 60,000 (DOE)

An established engineering organisation with over a century of design and manufacturing excellence is looking to expand its team with a Manufacturing Automation Engineer. The company is recognised internationally for delivering high-quality engineering solutions to defence and industrial customers and continues to invest heavily in advanced manufacturing and innovation at its North West Centre of Excellence.

About the Role

This hands-on role will play a crucial part in implementing automation projects across welding and assembly operations. You’ll take ownership of integrating new robotic systems, optimising processes, and driving continuous improvement initiatives across key production areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, specify, and implement new automation opportunities across welding and fabrication lines.
• Write technical specifications for capital equipment including robotic welding cells, CNC systems, and material handling.
• Manage installation, commissioning, and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) of new robotic and automation systems.
• Develop and optimise robot programs and PLC logic to improve cycle times and process stability.
• Lead problem-solving and lean improvement activities across production teams.
• Drive FMEA, risk assessment, and process documentation for all automated systems.
• Support design-for-manufacture input on new product development projects.
• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental and quality standards.

About You

You’ll be a proactive engineer with practical experience implementing automation systems in a manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• HND/Degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Mechatronics Engineering.
• Strong knowledge of robotic programming and PLC control systems.
• Hands-on experience with automation projects (robotic welding, assembly, or machining).
• Understanding of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with relevant safety regulations (PUWER, CE/UKCA marking).
• Project management qualifications (PRINCE2, Agile, Six Sigma) advantageous.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary ( 45K- 60K DOE).
• Excellent pension scheme (up to 7% employer contribution).
• Half-day Fridays and flexible working culture.
• Life assurance and enhanced sick pay.
• Cycle-to-work scheme, free on-site parking and EV charge points.
• Long service rewards and additional holidays.
• Employee wellbeing initiatives including EAP support and free fruit weekly.

This company is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant, welcoming applications from service leavers, reservists, and veterans.

If you’re passionate about automation and want to make a real impact in a dynamic, forward-thinking engineering environment - we’d love to hear from you.

DCS Recruitment and all associated companies are committed to creating a working environment where diversity is celebrated and everyone is treated fairly, regardless of gender, gender identity, disability, ethnic origin, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital or transgender status, age, or nationality

We re hiring for a Fire & Security Engineer to join a specialist business based in Liverpool.

In this role, you ll be carrying out servicing, maintenance, and fault-finding on a range of fire detection and alarm systems, while providing professional support to clients across the region.

What s on offer?

• £35K- £40K p/a
• Mon Fri 8am 5pm
• Overtime paid at 1.5x
• 20 days holiday + bank holidays
• Training courses provided
• Company van + fuel card
• Tools, uniform, and PPE supplied
• Breakfast & evening meal allowance

What will you be doing as a Fire & Security Engineer?

• Servicing, maintaining, and fault-finding fire detection & alarm systems
• Responding to callouts and ensuring systems are fully operational
• Working safely in line with company and industry procedures
• Maintaining professional on-site conduct and customer communication
• Completing paperwork accurately and on time
• Participating in the on-call rota

What do you need?

• Previous experience in a similar role
• Fire Safety Level 3 (desirable)
• IPAF and CSCS cards (desirable)

Apply today or speak with Jack Lawrence at KPJ Group for more information between 9:00am 5:00pm Monday Friday.

KPJ Group are a specialist Recruitment Consultancy with more than 50 years of experience delivering staffing solutions. We treat each application with a high degree of care however due to the high volume of applications are sometimes unable to contact all individuals. If you do not hear from us within 5 days of submitting your application, please assume that unfortunately you have not been shortlisted.

We are seeking a highly skilled Model-Based Embedded Software Engineer to support the development of embedded control systems for off-highway equipment, including construction, agricultural, material-handling, and other heavy-duty machines. This role combines strong model-based design expertise with deep understanding of system requirements, safety expectations, and integration testing in rugged, real-world operating environments. You will be comfortable bridging software, electronics, and machine-level behaviours in complex hydraulic, electric, and powertrain systems.

Embedded Software Engineer Role:

Model-Based Control Software Development
Design, develop, and maintain embedded control algorithms using MATLAB/Simulink, tailored to off-highway systems (e.g., hydraulics, driveline, powertrain, implement control).
Perform model simulation, verification, and optimisation to meet machine performance targets.
Support auto-code generation and calibration activities for production-grade embedded controllers.

Requirements Management & Traceability
Capture, refine, validate, and maintain requirements using JAMA, ensuring full traceability from stakeholder needs through to verification.
Collaborate with system engineers, product owners, and machine teams to ensure clarity, feasibility, and alignment of requirements.
Translate machine-level behaviours into robust software requirements.

System Integration & Verification
Develop and execute Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) tests to validate behaviour early in the development cycle.
Support machine-level integration testing, including CAN-based debugging and analysis using tools such as CANalyzer.
Drive issue resolution through structured analysis of field data, test logs, and system interactions.
Work closely with HIL platforms where required to replicate machine scenarios.

Functional Safety & Compliance
Apply functional safety principles in line with ISO 13849, with awareness of Performance Levels and system safety architectures used in off-highway machinery.
Support safety documentation, validation activities, and risk assessments for safety-related features.

Cross-Functional Collaboration
Interface with mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and system engineering teams to ensure cohesive full-machine system design.
Participate in design reviews, DFMEAs, and hazard analyses related to machine functionality and operator safety.
Contribute to continuous improvement of development processes, toolchains, and modelling standards.

Embedded Software Engineer Requirements:

• Strong capability in MATLAB/Simulink, including model architecture, simulation, and MBD workflows.
• Hands-on experience with JAMA, JIRA, and structured requirements management.
• Proficient with CANalyzer or equivalent tools for CAN-based diagnostics and communication analysis.
• Competency in executing and interpreting SIL tests and system integration results.
• Understanding of functional safety principles and ISO 13849.
• Understanding of off-highway machinery systems (e.g., hydraulics, propulsion, control interfaces, operator inputs).
• Appreciation of machine architectures including ECUs, sensors, actuators, networks, and safety functions.
• Familiarity with environmental challenges relevant to off-highway: vibration, temperature extremes, dust, EMC, etc.
• Strong documentation, communication, and requirements-focused mindset.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-disciplinary engineering teams.
• Excellent analytical thinking, problem-solving, and debugging capability.
• Proactive, structured, and quality-focused approach.
• Familiarity with hydraulics and machine control systems architecture.
• Knowledge of ISO 19014, ISO 25119, or ISO 26262.
• Experience with embedded C/C++ for debugging or interfacing.
• Exposure to electrified powertrain systems used in modern off-highway equipment.

Embedded Software Engineer Applications:

This vacancy is only available to Candidates with relevant experience as detailed in the job description. Due to volume of applications, we are unable to respond to applicants who do not possess the required skills and experience. Recent Graduates who do not have the required level of industry experience need not apply.

Candidates must be authorised to work in the country where this role is located BEFORE making an application.

Senior Embedded Software Engineer £60-70k St. Ives

If you want to develop yourself from a Senior to a Lead engineer with a leading company developing extremely precise systems. This is the role for you.

Platform Recruitment is partnered with a global leader in extremely responsive control software for industrial automation, looking for a Senior Embedded Software Engineer.

You ll be responsible for developing firmware & software, leading the software development team, and innovating the next generation of concepts.

Responsibilities as an Embedded Software Engineer:

• Design, develop, optimise, and thoroughly test firmware and software for execution on bare-metal processors and embedded Linux/RTOS platforms
• Lead a cross-functional team of hardware and software engineers to define the requirements and lead the software development life cycle

Requirements:

• Proven experience in leading firmware development for bare-metal and Linux/RTOS-based systems, with high proficiency in high-performance C/C++.
• Extensive knowledge of various communication protocols (e.g., TCP/UDP, SPI/I2C, CAN, RS232)
• High-level familiarity with electronics/schematics, and strong numerical/analytical skills

Desirable skills for an Embedded Software Engineer:

• Experience developing on Arm Cortex platforms utilising either RTOS or bare metal
• Working knowledge of embedded security
• Experience with other embedded or high-level prototyping languages such as Rust, C#, or Python

Apply now to develop the next generation of high-precision control software!

Platform Recruitment: Platform recruitment covers a wide range of IT and Engineering positions, including C++, Embedded, Electronics, Mechanical, DevOps, Cloud, Support, Project Management, Technical Sales, and more.

Control Systems Engineer - Carnaby - Permanent - Full Time

A hands-on opportunity is available for a Control Systems Engineer to develop, test and modify PLC and HMI software for bespoke print and packaging machinery. The role involves working closely with engineering and project teams to deliver reliable, well-documented machine control solutions aligned to customer specifications.

You will also provide technical support to service teams, electricians, contractors and customers, assisting with diagnostics and resolution of control system issues. The position includes occasional international travel to support installations, commissioning and system diagnostics at customer and supplier sites.

Key responsibilities include:

• Development, testing and modification of PLC and HMI software
• Supporting machine control system integration and commissioning
• Providing technical diagnostics and troubleshooting support
• Working collaboratively with engineering and project teams
• Producing clear and accurate technical documentation

The ideal candidate will have:

• Proven experience with PLC, HMI and machine control software
• Experience supporting systems across the full lifecycle, from development to after-sales support
• HNC, degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant engineering discipline
• Ability to support commissioning and customer-facing technical activities
• Willingness to undertake occasional international travel