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Lift Engineer Apprentice, Repairs - Sheffield
Otis- Graduates
Leicester
In office
Graduate - Junior
Private salary
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Date Posted:
2026-01-22
Country:
United Kingdom
Location:
Grove Park, 7 Barton Close Grove Park, LE19 1SJ, Leicester, United kingdom
Join OTIS - Moving People, Moving the World

No one moves people like we do! Every day, we transport 2 billion people and maintain over 2.2 million customer units worldwide. You’ll find our work in some of the world’s most iconic buildings, including the Eiffel Tower, Empire State Building, and Burj Khalifa.

This is your chance to join an industry that remains strong even during economic challenges-and learn from the best.

Ready to get started?

What Can You Expect?

At OTIS, we offer one of the most comprehensive apprenticeship schemes in the lift industry.

As an Engineer Apprentice, you’ll work within a supportive team, combining hands-on experience with classroom-based learning to achieve an NVQ Level 3 qualification-essential for a career as a Lift and Escalator Engineer.

Your training will be fully supported by OTIS and our trusted apprenticeship provider.

Once qualified as a Service Lift Engineer, you’ll manage a regular route, performing routine service visits and repairs. You’ll diagnose electrical and mechanical issues and keep customers informed about the status of their equipment.

Who Are We Looking For?

We’re seeking aspiring engineers with strong communication skills, a collaborative approach, and a proactive mindset. You should demonstrate:

  • 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade C/Grade 4 or above, including Maths, English, and a STEM subject
  • A willingness to attend and complete all required training throughout the apprenticeship
  • You will require your own laptop

Salary

  • Year 1: £16,416
  • Year 2: £21,888
  • Year 3: £30,096

Want to learn more? Click Here Otis Apprenticeship Programme !

At OTIS, we’re committed to the ongoing development of every team member. We strongly support career progression and foster a culture that encourages innovation-because we know our people are the key to our success.

If you live in a city, chances are we will give you a lift or play a role in keeping you moving every day.

Otis is the world’s leading elevator and escalator manufacturing, installation, and service company. We move 2.4 billion people every day and maintain approximately 2.4 million customer units worldwide, the industry’s largest Service portfolio.

You may recognize our products in some of the world’s most famous landmarks including the Eiffel Tower, Empire State Building, Burj Khalifa and the Petronas Twin Towers! We are 72,000 people strong, including engineers, digital technology experts, sales, and functional specialists, as well as factory and field technicians, all committed to meeting the diverse needs of our customers and passengers in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide. We are proud to be a diverse, global team with a proven legacy of innovation that continues to be the bedrock of a fast-moving, high-performance company.

When you join Otis, you become part of an innovative global industry leader with a resilient business model. You’ll belong to a diverse, trusted, and caring community where your contributions, and the skills and capabilities you’ll gain working alongside the best and brightest, keep us connected and on the cutting edge.

We provide opportunities, training, and resources, that build leadership and capabilities in Sales, Field, Engineering and Major Projects and our Employee Scholar Program is a notable point of pride, through which Otis sponsors colleagues to pursue degrees or certification programs.

Today, our focus more than ever is on people. As a global, people-powered company, we put people - passengers, customers, and colleagues - at the center of everything we do. We are guided by our values that we call our Three Absolutes - prioritizing Safety, Ethics, Quality in all that we do. If you would like to learn more about environmental, social and governance (ESG) at Otis click here .

Controls Engineer
Samuel Frank
Brighouse
In office
Mid - Senior
£55,000
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Controls Engineer West Yorkshire Permanent - £52-55k Siemens TIA Portal

Samuel Frank Associates is recruiting for a Controls Engineer to join a well-established, specialist automation and controls business based in West Yorkshire. This Controls Engineer role would suit an engineer who enjoys variety, technical ownership and being involved across the full lifecycle of automation projects.

The successful Controls Engineer will have strong Siemens TIA Portal PLC programming experience and will be comfortable working in a small, highly technical team environment. This Controls Engineer position offers the opportunity to take real ownership of projects and play a key role in delivering automation solutions across multiple industrial sectors.

This Controls Engineer role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on engineering work, problem solving and seeing projects through from concept to commissioning.

Key aspects of the Controls Engineer role include:

Design, develop and test PLC software using Siemens TIA Portal
Develop associated HMI and SCADA visualisation systems
Carry out commissioning activities, both on site and remotely
Work closely with electrical design engineers and wider project teams
Controls Engineer will contribute to continuous improvement and R&D activities
Support fault finding and modification of existing automation systems
Ensure projects are delivered on time and within agreed technical scope
Controls Engineer will travel to customer sites when commissioning likely to be mainly in the North of England, occasionally abroad

The successful Controls Engineer is likely to have:

Proven experience as a Controls Engineer using Siemens TIA Portal
Strong PLC programming and fault-finding capability
Experience delivering industrial automation or machinery projects
Ability to manage workload and take ownership of technical delivery
Understanding of industrial communication protocols such as Profinet, Profibus or Ethernet/IP
Comfortable working within a small engineering team environment
Good communication skills with the ability to deal directly with customers

The opportunity:

The Controls Engineer will join a growing, specialist automation business with an excellent technical reputation.

The Controls Engineer position is commutable from across West Yorkshire including Leeds, Bradford, Halifax, Huddersfield, Brighouse, Dewsbury and Wakefield.

Call Out Engineer - Nights
Otis
Brentford
In office
Mid - Senior
Private salary
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Role Overview

Would you like to join a truly international, talent driven company that values Safety, Ethics, Quality, Innovation and Employee Opportunity? We are currently seeking an experienced escalator call out and repair engineer to join our Transport for London team, covering our London Underground escalator portfolio. Your priority is to ensure the safety of passengers and technical stakeholders by safely maintaining a portfolio of escalator units.

On a typical day you will:

  • Carry out breakdown and repair work on all escalators within the portfolio to achieve continual operation
  • Work within London Underground network, managing the portfolio of escalator’s within it
  • Respond proactively and quickly to fix any breakdowns, aiming to achieve first time fix
  • Liaise directly with the customer while on site to build a good working relationship

What you will need to be successful

  • You will be qualified to at least NVQ Level 3 in Escalator Engineering with significant experience in service and maintenance of escalators
  • You must be an experienced escalator engineer with in-depth knowledge of a variety of different brands of equipment
  • Hold a valid UK drivers license
  • Flexibility is important and overtime maybe required
  • You have good skills in mechanical and electrical engineering
  • You are a committed professional, with safety as your priority
  • You are comfortable communicating to others
  • You are curious, adaptable, and you know how to work alone or in a team
  • You are comfortable using electronic and digital tools.

What’s In it For Me / Benefits

  • You will be offered fantastic salary and benefits.
  • 4 on 4 off 12 hour shifts (7PM - 7AM)
  • On top of a competitive basic salary, you will have the opportunity to supplement your earnings with Overtime
  • Benefits which include pension, Life Assurance, Paid Maternity, Paternity and access to the Otis Rewards Scheme
  • Employee Scholarship Scheme - Otis will support you through your studies if you wish to gain further qualifications including Bachelors and Masters Degrees
  • We will train you intensively in the areas of technology, processes & soft skills and you can exchange ideas with experienced colleagues at any time.
  • You will receive modern and high-quality work clothes, your own tools with an iPhone

The health and safety of our employees is our top priority. We promote this through regular training on the subject of occupational health and safety as well as through an employee support program.

Apply today to join us and build what’s next!

If you live in a city, chances are we will give you a lift or play a role in keeping you moving every day.

Otis is the world’s leading elevator and escalator manufacturing, installation, and service company. We move 2.4 billion people every day and maintain approximately 2.4 million customer units worldwide, the industry’s largest Service portfolio.

You may recognize our products in some of the world’s most famous landmarks including the Eiffel Tower, Empire State Building, Burj Khalifa and the Petronas Twin Towers! We are 72,000 people strong, including engineers, digital technology experts, sales, and functional specialists, as well as factory and field technicians, all committed to meeting the diverse needs of our customers and passengers in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide. We are proud to be a diverse, global team with a proven legacy of innovation that continues to be the bedrock of a fast-moving, high-performance company.

When you join Otis, you become part of an innovative global industry leader with a resilient business model. You’ll belong to a diverse, trusted, and caring community where your contributions, and the skills and capabilities you’ll gain working alongside the best and brightest, keep us connected and on the cutting edge.

We provide opportunities, training, and resources, that build leadership and capabilities in Sales, Field, Engineering and Major Projects and our Employee Scholar Program is a notable point of pride, through which Otis sponsors colleagues to pursue degrees or certification programs.

Today, our focus more than ever is on people. As a global, people-powered company, we put people - passengers, customers, and colleagues - at the center of everything we do. We are guided by our values that we call our Three Absolutes - prioritizing Safety, Ethics, Quality in all that we do. If you would like to learn more about environmental, social and governance (ESG) at Otis click here .

Java Software Engineer
Akkodis
Gloucester
In office
Mid - Senior
Private salary

Java Software Engineer with DDS and RTOS required for long term contract assignement based in Bristol

Overview of department:
Our team, at our Bristol facility, develop solutions for the next generation of Air Defence Systems; developing evolving products whilst maintaining our enviable reputation for safety, performance and dependability.
Responsibilities:
This is a very hands-on role and requires the continued design and development of new and evolving software tools and architectures, and the instantiations for future products. Perfect for a Software Engineer who is proactive and takes the initiative.
Skillset/experience required:
A strong background in software engineering, its realisation and system wide impact.
Experience of working in Java
Collaborative, open approach to development and have the ability to work well in a team and maintain momentum during development.
Experience of working across the entire software development process from engaging with requirement authorities to automated target integration and proving, supported with effective documentation
Experience of new tools, techniques and approaches that might enable us to evolve our processes to improve our efficiency and sustainability
Experience in other languages such as Ada
Knowledge of DDS middleware and Real Time Operating Systems
Knowledge of standards such as DefStan 00-55, DO-178C or IEC61508

Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law.

Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers.

By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Modis International Ltd and/ or Modis Europe Ltd. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement which explains how we will use your information is available on the Modis website.

Senior Linux Engineer
Platform Recruitment Limited
Cambridge
In office
Senior
£85,000

Title: Senior Linux Engineer

Company: Telecoms

Location: Cambridge (on site)

Pay: Up to £85,000 + excellent benefits

Company:

One of the most advanced and (genuinely) passionate telecoms teams, developing infrastructure literally keeping millions of the British public safe, are looking for a Senior Software Engineer with expertise in Linux Kernel development to join the team.

This role is live due to general growth;demand is exceptionally high for their best-in-class products and R&D is constant, so their base platform needs constant innovation.

Role:

You will be a significant senior hire, with significant engineering responsibility including for the trialing of new open-source technologies, as well as the prototyping of novel systems. Much of your work will focus on performance optimisation; strong C++ skills are critical for your success in this position.

About you:

  • 4+ years’ commercial development experience
  • Excellent kernel-level experience
  • Excellent C++ skills
  • Willing to work on site
  • You love solving hard-core engineering problems surrounded by intelligent people who love what they do

Full details are available. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Call Out Engineer - Days
Otis
Brentford
In office
Mid - Senior
Private salary
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Role Overview

Would you like to join a truly international, talent driven company that values Safety, Ethics, Quality, Innovation and Employee Opportunity? We are currently seeking an experienced escalator call out and repair engineer to join our Transport for London team, covering our London Underground escalator portfolio. Your priority is to ensure the safety of passengers and technical stakeholders by safely maintaining a portfolio of escalator units.

On a typical day you will:

  • Carry out breakdown and repair work on all escalators within the portfolio to achieve continual operation
  • Work within London Underground network, managing the portfolio of escalator’s within it
  • Respond proactively and quickly to fix any breakdowns, aiming to achieve first time fix
  • Liaise directly with the customer while on site to build a good working relationship

What you will need to be successful

  • You will be qualified to at least NVQ Level 3 in Escalator Engineering with significant experience in service and maintenance of escalators
  • You must be an experienced escalator engineer with in-depth knowledge of a variety of different brands of equipment
  • Hold a valid UK drivers license
  • Flexibility is important and overtime maybe required
  • You have good skills in mechanical and electrical engineering
  • You are a committed professional, with safety as your priority
  • You are comfortable communicating to others
  • You are curious, adaptable, and you know how to work alone or in a team
  • You are comfortable using electronic and digital tools.

What’s In it For Me / Benefits

  • You will be offered fantastic salary and benefits.
  • 4 on 4 off 12 hour shifts (7AM - 7PM)
  • On top of a competitive basic salary, you will have the opportunity to supplement your earnings with Overtime
  • Benefits which include pension, Life Assurance, Paid Maternity, Paternity and access to the Otis Rewards Scheme
  • Employee Scholarship Scheme - Otis will support you through your studies if you wish to gain further qualifications including Bachelors and Masters Degrees
  • We will train you intensively in the areas of technology, processes & soft skills and you can exchange ideas with experienced colleagues at any time.
  • You will receive modern and high-quality work clothes, your own tools with an iPhone

The health and safety of our employees is our top priority. We promote this through regular training on the subject of occupational health and safety as well as through an employee support program.

Apply today to join us and build what’s next!

If you live in a city, chances are we will give you a lift or play a role in keeping you moving every day.

Otis is the world’s leading elevator and escalator manufacturing, installation, and service company. We move 2.4 billion people every day and maintain approximately 2.4 million customer units worldwide, the industry’s largest Service portfolio.

You may recognize our products in some of the world’s most famous landmarks including the Eiffel Tower, Empire State Building, Burj Khalifa and the Petronas Twin Towers! We are 72,000 people strong, including engineers, digital technology experts, sales, and functional specialists, as well as factory and field technicians, all committed to meeting the diverse needs of our customers and passengers in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide. We are proud to be a diverse, global team with a proven legacy of innovation that continues to be the bedrock of a fast-moving, high-performance company.

When you join Otis, you become part of an innovative global industry leader with a resilient business model. You’ll belong to a diverse, trusted, and caring community where your contributions, and the skills and capabilities you’ll gain working alongside the best and brightest, keep us connected and on the cutting edge.

We provide opportunities, training, and resources, that build leadership and capabilities in Sales, Field, Engineering and Major Projects and our Employee Scholar Program is a notable point of pride, through which Otis sponsors colleagues to pursue degrees or certification programs.

Today, our focus more than ever is on people. As a global, people-powered company, we put people - passengers, customers, and colleagues - at the center of everything we do. We are guided by our values that we call our Three Absolutes - prioritizing Safety, Ethics, Quality in all that we do. If you would like to learn more about environmental, social and governance (ESG) at Otis click here .

CCTV Engineer
HSB Technical Ltd
London
In office
Mid - Senior
Private salary

Position:Fire & Security Engineer (Installation, Service & Commissioning)
Job ID:3546/1
Location:Covering Sussex, Hampshire, Surrey & Dorset
Rate/Salary:Competitive
Benefits:Company van & fuel card, 4-day working week, paid holidays, on-call allowance, full equipment provided
Type:Permanent, Full-Time

HSB Technical Ltdis a specialist recruiter within the Fire & Security Power & Propulsion, Shipbuilding, Maritime Shipping, Energy and Subsea sectors .We have a number of permanent and contract vacancies for multiple businesses across the UK and overseas.

The below job description will outline this position of:Fire & Security Engineer

Typically, this person will be responsible for the installation, servicing, commissioning, and maintenance of a wide range of fire and security systems across commercial and residential client sites. The role covers multiple counties and offers an excellent work-life balance with a structured four-day working week.

HSB Technicals client is a well-established and growing fire and security business with a strong reputation for quality workmanship and customer service across the South of England.

Duties and responsibilities of the Fire & Security Engineer:

Installation, servicing, maintenance and commissioning of fire alarm and security systems
Working on both conventional and addressable fire systems
Fault finding and reactive repairs across multiple disciplines
Covering sites across Sussex, Hampshire, Surrey and Dorset
Completing service reports and compliance documentation
Participating in an on-call rota with occasional Friday work
Maintaining high standards of health & safety and customer service
Managing company vehicle and equipment

Qualifications and requirements for the Fire & Security Engineer:

Minimum 5 years experience within the fire and security industry
Full UK driving licence (essential)
Enhanced DBS clearance (essential)
Strong technical knowledge across fire, intruder and CCTV systems
Ability to work independently and manage workloads effectively
Good communication and customer-facing skills

Systems Used:

Fire Systems:
Advanced Electronics
Kentec Electronics
Apollo Fire Detectors
Conventional & Addressable Systems

Intruder Systems:
Texecom
Ajax Systems

CCTV Systems:
Dahua Technology

Working Pattern & Package:

4-day working week ( 07.30-16.30,occasional Fridays as part of on-call rota)
150.5 hours annual working time plus bank holidays
Company van & fuel card provided
On-call rota allowance
Full uniform and equipment provided
Stable permanent position with long-term progression

This vacancy is being advertised by HSB Technical Ltd who have been appointed to act as a recruitment partner for this role.

Electrical Design Engineer
Platform Recruitment Limited
Bedford
In office
Junior - Mid
£50,000
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Electrical Design Engineer | Bedford | £40,000 - £50,000
Our client works within the special-purpose machinery space and an opportunity has arisen for an Electrical Hardware Design Engineer to join the Engineering function. The successful candidate will work as part of the Electrical Engineering and Automation team and report directly to the relevant Team Leader.
The Role:
+Develop both conceptual and detailed electrical designs for machinery used in industrial manufacturing environments.+Create and implement advanced control systems incorporating variable speed drives, PLCs, and industrial communication networks.+Translate technical specifications into fully realised designs, including comprehensive schematic documentation and complete bills of materials maintained within the companys ERP platform.+Ensure designs are optimised for efficient manufacture and assembly.

Key Skills and Experience:
+Degree, HND, or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering or a closely related discipline; relevant practical experience will also be considered.+Detailed experience of EPLAN+Strong understanding of core engineering principles, including the interpretation and development of electrical schematics and associated symbols.+Working knowledge of relevant industry standards, including EN 60204 and EN 13849.+Effective communication skills with a collaborative approach and a proactive team-oriented mindset.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking engineering team working on innovative machinery within a dynamic industrial environment. If you are passionate about delivering high-quality electrical design solutions and want to play a key role in developing advanced automation systems, we would love to hear from you.

Repair engineer
Otis
Multiple locations
In office
Junior
Private salary
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Role Overview
Would you like to join a truly international, talent driven company that values Safety, Ethics, Quality, Innovation and Employee Opportunity?

Otis is growing and is looking for a maintenance mechanic for one of our entities located in Cardiff. Your priority is to ensure the safety of passengers and technical stakeholders by safely maintaining a portfolio of elevator units.

On a typical day you will:
Carry out 100% of the elevator maintenance and service visits of the units within your territory
Work within your defined geographical area / territory, managing the portfolio of elevators within it
Respond proactively and quickly to fix any breakdowns, aiming to achieve first time fix
Carry out minor repairs to achieve continual operation
Liaise directly with the customer while on site to build a good working relationship

What you will need to be successful
Hold NVQ3 in Lifts maintenance mechanics in your country
Hold a drivers license
You have good skills in electricity and electrical engineering
You are a committed professional, with safety as your priority
You are comfortable communicating to others
You are curious, adaptable, and you know how to work alone or in a team
You are comfortable using electronic and digital tools.

What’s In it For Me / Benefits
You will receive a long-term employment contract with the world market leader in a crisis-proof industry.
Competitive salary package
We will train you intensively in the areas of technology, processes & soft skills and you can exchange ideas with experienced colleagues at any time.
You will receive modern and high-quality work clothes, your own tools, an iPhone and a company vehicle
The health and safety of our employees is our top priority. We promote this through regular training on the subject of occupational health and safety as well as through an employee support program.

Apply today to join us and build what’s next!.

If you live in a city, chances are we will give you a lift or play a role in keeping you moving every day.

Otis is the world’s leading elevator and escalator manufacturing, installation, and service company. We move 2.4 billion people every day and maintain approximately 2.4 million customer units worldwide, the industry’s largest Service portfolio.

You may recognize our products in some of the world’s most famous landmarks including the Eiffel Tower, Empire State Building, Burj Khalifa and the Petronas Twin Towers! We are 72,000 people strong, including engineers, digital technology experts, sales, and functional specialists, as well as factory and field technicians, all committed to meeting the diverse needs of our customers and passengers in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide. We are proud to be a diverse, global team with a proven legacy of innovation that continues to be the bedrock of a fast-moving, high-performance company.

When you join Otis, you become part of an innovative global industry leader with a resilient business model. You’ll belong to a diverse, trusted, and caring community where your contributions, and the skills and capabilities you’ll gain working alongside the best and brightest, keep us connected and on the cutting edge.

We provide opportunities, training, and resources, that build leadership and capabilities in Sales, Field, Engineering and Major Projects and our Employee Scholar Program is a notable point of pride, through which Otis sponsors colleagues to pursue degrees or certification programs.

Today, our focus more than ever is on people. As a global, people-powered company, we put people - passengers, customers, and colleagues - at the center of everything we do. We are guided by our values that we call our Three Absolutes - prioritizing Safety, Ethics, Quality in all that we do. If you would like to learn more about environmental, social and governance (ESG) at Otis click here .

Maintenance Engineer
Probe UK
Leicester
In office
Mid
£40,000
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Hours: Monday to Friday 6:00am 14:00pm
Salary: £34,344pa
Location: Leicester

Are you ready to Join an established precision engineering company with a reputation for quality and innovation? Were looking for an experienced Maintenance Engineer to join our client based in Leicester on a permanent basis. As a Mechanical Maintenance engineer you will help keep advanced CNC and specialist machinery running at peak performance.

Benefits:

  • £40,000 base salary
  • 25 days + Bank Holidays
  • Pension
  • Onsite Parking

As a Maintenance Engineer you will be responsibilities for:

  • Carry out mechanical maintenance, repairs and fault finding on specialist machinery
  • Investigate faults, diagnose issues and take corrective action to reduce downtime
  • Support planned preventative maintenance and major refurbishments of plant and equipment
  • Work with PLC systems for fault finding and interrogation

Requirements:

  • HNC or NVQ in Mechanical Engineering
  • Experience in an engineering/manufacturing environment
  • Ability to fault-find on CNC multi-axis machinery
  • Familiarity with Fanuc & Siemens controls advantageous

Easily commutable from: Loughborough, Hinckley, Coalville, Market Harborough, and surrounding areas.

Maintenance Engineers looking for your next role? Apply now with your CV or contact Megan at Probe Technical recruitment for more info.

Please Note: Candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK.

Our aim is to help you secure the best possible future for yourself & this is a totallyFREEservice to all our Candidates.

If you believe that your skills and experience match what we are looking for please call me orAPPLYand I will be in touch.

Should you want to learn more about any of ourMAINTENANCE, RELIABILITY & SERVICE ENGINEERINGvacancies, or should you just want to discuss your particular needs, then please do not hesitate to contact meto have an informal, confidential chat.

Probe Technical Recruitment, providing Maintenance, Reliability & Service Engineering Recruitment Support since 1994

Principal High-Speed Digital Hardware Engineer
Certain Advantage
Dunbar
Hybrid
Senior
£60/hour - £80/hour
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Principal High-Speed Digital Hardware EngineerCertain Advantage is hiring for a Principal Digital Hardware Engineer based in the Edinburgh area.This role is on a contract basis and is hybrid-based.The CompanyWe’re working with an engineering company specialising in solving complex engineering challenges across various industries-from aerospace and automotive to healthcare and semiconductors.Does this sound like your next career move?If you’re ambitious to grow, this may be your next role?The Role:This role is for a Principal Digital Hardware Engineer-someone ambitious and ready to make an impact. You’ll be results-oriented and driven to succeed.You’ll be leading a small, experienced, and collaborative team, and be responsible for:

  • Creating high-quality and robust digital electronics designs
  • Documenting and recording deliverables
  • Supporting integration & verification activities at the hardware and system level
  • Keeping designs under configuration control
  • Providing progress reports

The Individual We’re looking for people who can show:

  • High-speed serial communication interfaces/ protocols (e.g. PCIe, Ethernet/ IEEE802.3, SPI, I2C, etc.) and high-speed bus architectures (e.g. DDR3/4)
  • Use of high-speed digital design techniques such as signal termination, controlled impedance, matched length tracking, ground/ power planes, decoupling, etc.
  • Integrating hardware, firmware & software on FPGA and microprocessor-based PCAs
  • Signal integrity & power integrity analysis at board level using Hyperlynx SI/PI

The Benefits:

  • Competitive hourly rate
  • Training and Development
  • Career progression

Does this sound like your next career move? Apply today.Working with Certain AdvantageWe go the extra mile to find the best people for the job. If you’re hunting for a role where you can make an impact and grow your career, we’ll work with you to find it.We work with businesses across the UK to find the best people in Finance, Marketing, IT and Engineering. If this job isn’t for you, head to certainadvantage.co.uk and register for job alerts and career guidance tips.

Automation Engineer - Day Shift
TQR Consultancy Ltd
Plymouth
In office
Mid - Senior
Private salary

Experienced Automation Engineer required for global manufacturer based at their site in Plymouth. In this pivotal role, the successful candidate will provide day-to-day support for moulding equipment controls, software, and systems to ensure production continuity. You will also lead the site’s journey into Automation, driving improvements in safety, efficiency, quality and compliance. You will play a key role in developing and delivering the client’s Automation strategy, ensuring existing systems remain reliable, validated and compliant with ISO9001 and other global standards. Key Responsibilities: Controls & Support: \* Fault-finding, maintaining, and improving control systems (Allen Bradley, Omron, Siemens). \* Provide rapid response to breakdowns, ensuring permanent resolutions are implemented. \* Maintain site control of all software, system specifications, and version control. Compliance & Validation: \* Conduct software and process validation for new and existing equipment in line with ISO9001 and other regulatory standards. \* Ensure all changes follow robust change control and are fully documented for audit readiness. Continuous Improvement: \* A Proactive mindset in order to deliver process improvements to increase OEE, reduce waste, and strengthen product quality. \* Identify risks from obsolescence and lead mitigation or upgrade programs. \* Share knowledge and upskill colleagues to build internal capability in automation and controls. Essential Qualifications, Skills, Experience & Candidate Attributes Required: \* A minimum of a HNC in Electrical / Control / Automation Engineering. \* Proven experience working as an Automation Engineer programming and fault-finding on PLC and equipment within a Manufacturing or Engineering environment. \* A proven track record of delivering automation or controls projects in a regulated manufacturing environment (medical, food, aerospace or similar). \* Experience of process and product validation. \* Strong understanding of control systems, networks, and HMIs. \* Knowledge of software lifecycle management and change control. \* Strong organisational skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels. \* Balance of hands-on support and long-term project delivery. \* A flexible approach to working hours. The successful candidate will be required to work a static day shift comprising of Monday to Thursday 08:30 to 17:00 and Friday’s 08:30 to 14:30. Please note: this client does not possess a Skilled Worker Sponsorship licence, therefore only candidates who have the immediate right to work in the UK will be considered. If you are an experienced Automation Engineer & are currently looking for a new challenge, then please submit an up-to-date CV by using the ‘apply’ button below. By applying for this position, you confirm that you consent to the processing of your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for the purposes of recruitment, employment and working finding service

JAVA Software Engineer
Endeavour Recruitment
Bristol
In office
Mid - Senior
£65/hour

JOB LOCATION: Bristol SECURITY: SC is Must DURATION: 12+ Months (Possibility for Extensions) TYPE: Contract WORK PATTERN: Mon –Fri – Full time onsite/ Open to 4 days compressed PAY RATE: £65 /hr (Umbrella Inside IR35) Overview of Department: Our team, at our Bristol facility, develop solutions for the next generation of Air Defence Systems; developing evolving products whilst maintaining our enviable reputation for safety, performance and dependability. Responsibilities: This is a very hands-on role and requires the continued design and development of new and evolving software tools and architectures, and the instantiations for future products. Perfect for a Software Engineer who is proactive and takes the initiative. Skillset / Experience Required: • A strong background in software engineering, its realisation and system wide impact. • Experience of working in Java • Collaborative, open approach to development and have the ability to work well in a team and maintain momentum during development. • Experience of working across the entire software development process from engaging with requirement authorities to automated target integration and proving, supported with effective documentation • Experience of new tools, techniques and approaches that might enable us to evolve our processes to improve our efficiency and sustainability • Experience in other languages such as Ada • Knowledge of DDS middleware and Real Time Operating Systems • Knowledge of standards such as DefStan 00-55, DO-178C or IEC61508

Linux Kernel Engineer
Platform Recruitment
Cambridge
In office
Senior
£60,000 - £85,000

Title: Linux Kernel Engineer

Company: Telecoms

Location: Cambridge (on site)

Pay: Up to 85,000 + excellent benefits

Company:

One of the most advanced and (genuinely) passionate telecoms teams, developing infrastructure literally keeping millions of the British public safe, are looking for a Senior Software Engineer with expertise in Linux Kernel development to join the team.

This role is live due to general growth; demand is exceptionally high for their best-in-class products and R&D is constant, so their base platform needs constant innovation.

Role:

You will be a significant senior hire, with significant engineering responsibility including for the trialing of new open-source technologies, as well as the prototyping of novel systems. Much of your work will focus on performance optimisation; strong C++ skills are critical for your success in this position.

About you:

  • 4+ years’ commercial development experience
  • Excellent kernel-level experience
  • Excellent C++ skills
  • Willing to work on site
  • You love solving hard-core engineering problems surrounded by intelligent people who love what they do

Full details are available. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Radio Communications Engineer
Adecco
Abingdon
In office
Junior - Mid
£37,020 - £41,227

Job Advert: Radio Communications Engineer

Location: Culham, Oxfordshire
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary Range: 37,020 - 41,227 (Plus South Eastern Allowance of 2,000)

Are you ready to elevate your career in a dynamic and vital role? Join our client the Civil Nuclear Constabulary’s team as a Radio Communications Engineer! In this exciting position, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the operational capability of front-line officers and emergency services across the UK.

Why Join Us?

  • Impactful Work: Be part of a team that supports critical voice communication systems used by police officers and emergency services.
  • Professional Growth: Engage with emerging technologies and best practises like ITIL, Lean Six Sigma, and Prince 2.
  • Flexibility: While the role is primarily office-based, it includes travel to various sites across the UK. You may also need to work unsocial hours occasionally to support operational activities.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Plan, implement, and deliver work streams/projects supporting the Operational Communications Strategy.
  • Resolve faults and issues related to communication devices and equipment.
  • Provide tactical and operational advice, translating technical concepts for non-technical audiences.
  • Collaborate with external partners and stakeholders, representing the Constabulary effectively.

What We’re Looking For:

  • Vocational qualification or work experience in Radio Engineering or a related field.
  • Experience in installing, integrating, and maintaining technical radio or communications systems.
  • Strong planning and documentation skills, with a proactive attitude towards managing competing priorities.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Due to the Police Vetting Criteria you MUST have resided within the UK continuously for at least 5 years at the time of application

Desirable Skills:

  • Understanding of regulated environments and experience with Airwave technology.
  • Familiarity with project management software, such as MS Project.

Perks of the Role:

  • Competitive salary with an annual range of 37,020 to 41,227.
  • Additional South Eastern Allowance of 2,000.
  • Opportunity to contribute to the development of mission-critical communications.

Note: The role will require security clearance due to the sensitive nature of the work.

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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Flight Systems Engineer
Empresaria UK Ltd
Gloucester
In office
Senior - Leader
£80,000 - £90,000
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Senior / Principal Control Systems Engineer UAS Flight Control & Precision Pointing

UK SC Clearance Required

We are seeking an experienced Control Systems Engineer to lead the development of advanced flight control laws and precision pointing algorithms for next-generation UAS platforms. This role goes beyond PID tuning you will architect robust, high-performance control strategies for demanding, high-dynamic missions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and implement advanced flight control laws (LQR/LQG, Robust, Adaptive, MPC) for autonomous flight from take-off to landing.
  • Develop high-precision sensor pointing and gimbal stabilisation algorithms for EO/IR ISR payloads.
  • Build and validate high-fidelity 6-DOF aircraft models, accounting for disturbances, latency, and structural dynamics.
  • Define handling qualities, stability margins, and safety envelopes.
  • Transition algorithms from simulation to flight-ready code, supporting HIL testing and flight-test campaigns.
  • Lead control strategy in the UK and mentor engineers on complex dynamical systems.
  • Ensure rigorous verification & validation, including degraded and failure modes.

Qualifications & Experience

  • 8+ years (Senior) or 12+ years (Principal) in flight dynamics and control within UAS or aerospace.
  • Deep expertise in classical and modern control theory.
  • Experience with gimbal servo loops, jitter compensation, and LOS stabilisation.
  • Strong modelling and simulation capability; flight-test data analysis experience.
  • Degree in Control Theory, Aerospace Engineering, Robotics, or related field.
  • UK national eligible for SC Clearance.
Fire and Security Engineer Doncaster
Dynamite Recruitment
Yorkshire
In office
Junior - Mid
Private salary
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Fire and Security Engineer
Location: Doncaster
Salary: Competitive, plus HUGE BONUSES!Our client is a leading national competitor in the Fire and Security industry. With over 1000 staff, they are continuing to grow rapidly! With a track record of providing fantastic career opportunities to candidates countrywide, they are looking for a fire and security engineer to join their team in Doncaster!

The role of a Fire and Security Engineer:
As an experienced Fire and Security Engineer, you will be responsible for the fault diagnosis, repairs, servicing, maintenance, small works of fire alarm systems, security systems (CCTV, intruder alarms, access control), and related equipment for both commercial and residential clients.

The Candidate:

  • Good knowledge of the British Standards
  • Knowledge of FIA units 1 + 5
  • Experience in both Fire Systems, Intruder, CCTV and Access Control
  • Knowledge of GENT and/or Notifier (desirable but not essential )
  • You must have an outgoing and proactive personality to manage own work and exhibit the company’s vision and values

Benefits

  • Competitive salary, plus HUGE bonuses!
  • 40 hours per week
  • Manage your own diary
  • Fully stocked van (opt in for personal use)
  • Tools, uniform and company phone provided
  • Paid call out retainer
  • 22 days holiday, plus 8 statutory bank holidays only
  • Training Budget
  • Pension

Apply now or contact Flo Elmes

(url removed)
(phone number removed)

Java Developer
Click Digital
Gloucester
In office
Senior
£65/hour

We are recruiting for a Java Developer on contract to work for our client who is based in Bristol. The role/hours will be condensed into a 4 day week. (Monday - Thursday)

  • Experience of working in Java (10+ years ideally)

  • Experience in other languages such as Ada

  • Knowledge of DDS Middleware and Real Time Operating Systems

Knowledge of standards such as DefStan 00-55, DO-178C or IEC61508

Overview of department:

Our team, at our Bristol facility, develop solutions for the next generation of Air Defence Systems; developing evolving products whilst maintaining our enviable reputation for safety, performance and dependability.

Responsibilities:

This is a very hands-on role and requires the continued design and development of new and evolving software tools and architectures, and the instantiations for future products. Perfect for a Software Engineer who is proactive and takes the initiative.

Skillset/experience required:

  • A strong background in software engineering, its realisation and system wide impact.
  • Experience of working in Java
  • Experience of working across the entire software development process from engaging with requirement authorities to automated target integration and proving, supported with effective documentation
  • Experience of new tools, techniques and approaches that might enable us to evolve our processes to improve our efficiency and sustainability
  • Experience in other languages such as Ada
  • Knowledge of DDS Middleware and Real Time Operating Systems
  • Knowledge of standards such as DefStan 00-55, DO-178C or IEC61508

IMPORTANT NOTE: The candidate will also need to be able to achieve or have SC clearance.

Software Engineer
Browne Construction
Cookstown
In office
Mid
£50,000 - £60,000
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

We are seeking a skilled Software Engineer to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on automation and control systems within the Water & Wastewater industry. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality solutions from design through to commissioning, ensuring compliance with client standards and industry best practices.

The successful candidate will be working 40 hours a week, based in Cookstown, Northern Ireland.

Profitec Solutions

Profitec Solutions is part of Browne Group, a leading contractor in the UK water and civil engineering sectors. We play a key role in delivering the smart systems that power and protect the UK’s water and utilities infrastructure.

Operating from our dedicated factory in Cookstown, Northern Ireland, we design and build intelligent control and automation systems that help treatment sites operate safely, efficiently and with real-time visibility. Our in-house team delivers everything from high-quality MCC panel manufacturing to full process automation, SCADA integration and off-site electrical builds, supporting projects across the UK.

Our factory-built systems reduce time on site, improve safety and ensure consistent quality. With a strong track record across the UK and Ireland, we’re trusted by major water authorities to deliver reliable, future-ready control systems.

We offer opportunities for people with a wide range of skills and backgrounds, from hands-on engineering to digital systems and project support. At Profitec, you’ll be part of a collaborative team that values innovation, precision and continuous improvement.

What We’re Looking For

  • Ability to create design documentation (FDS, system architecture, PLC I/O lists, hardware selection).

  • Strong PLC and HMI programming skills using client standards.

  • Experience with software testing (simulation or hardware) and commissioning.

  • Knowledge of network setup and integration with multiple PLCs.

  • Telemetry testing and troubleshooting capabilities.

  • Effective client management and communication skills.

  • Previous experience in and a solid understanding of the Water & Wastewater industry.

  • Demonstrable experience in software programming.

  • Electrical qualification or equivalent experience.

Proficiency in:

  • Mitsubishi GX Works

  • Allen Bradley Studio 5000 Logix

  • Siemens TIA Portal / Unified HMI

  • Wonderware SCADA systems

Please note that we drug and alcohol test all new starters when they join.

If you’re interested in joining our team, apply today and bring your expertise to Profitec Solutions Limited.

The Company has experienced unprecedented growth over the past few years. We have a vast number of employees, and provide support to clients from all over the country.

Software Engineer
Avanti Recruitment
Sheffield
Hybrid
Graduate - Senior
£35,000 - £70,000

UK Based Remote Friendly
35,000 to 70,000 depending on level

A high-growth engineering consultancy is expanding its software team as it scales significantly over the next 12 to 18 months.

This is not a maintenance role. This is an opportunity to build technically complex systems from scratch, often at the intersection of software and hardware, across cutting-edge sectors including biotech, quantum computing, heavy industry and government-backed R&D.

Due to strong inbound demand, the business is hiring across multiple levels.

The Role

You will work in small, multidisciplinary teams delivering bespoke engineering solutions. Projects are technically challenging and require strong engineering fundamentals, production-quality code and real ownership.

This environment suits engineers who enjoy solving complex problems rather than simply implementing tickets.

Opportunities are available at:

  • Graduate Software Engineer
  • Senior Software Engineer
  • Senior Software Engineer (Advanced / Principal Level)

There is flexibility on title for exceptional candidates.

Technology Environment

Core stack includes:

  • C++
  • Python
  • JavaScript or TypeScript

Frontend and backend development

Desirable experience:

  • Firmware or microcontrollers
  • Hardware integration
  • LLM tools or AI-assisted development
  • UX or interface thinking

Strong engineering principles matter more than matching every technology exactly.

What They Are Looking For

  • Graduate level:
  • Strong fundamentals
  • Demonstrable coding ability
  • Curiosity and fast learning capability

Senior level:

  • 3+ years commercial experience
  • Experience delivering production systems
  • Strong ownership and accountability

Advanced Senior level:

  • Deep technical capability
  • Architectural judgement
  • Comfort making engineering decisions
  • Potential mentoring influence

Working Model

  • UK based only
  • Remote friendly
  • Occasional office presence required
  • Flexible hours
  • Generous holiday allowance
  • Additional office-day benefits

Why Join

High-growth environment with strong financial backing

Complex, meaningful engineering challenges

Direct access to leadership

Opportunity to shape a scaling team

Strong project demand and pipeline

This is an engineering-led environment that values quality, intellectual honesty and high standards.

If you are looking to build real systems with impact rather than maintain legacy code, this is a rare opportunity to join at an exciting stage of growth.

Junior Software Engineer needed in Slough
Shorterm Group
Slough
Hybrid
Junior
£35,000 - £45,000
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Junior Software Project Engineer
Location: Slough or Bristol (Thornbury) - Hybrid
Salary: 35,000- 45,000

We are recruiting for a Junior Software Project Engineer to join a leading engineering services business delivering projects across the food, beverage, dairy, chemical and pharmaceutical sectors.
This role suits a software/automation graduate with 1-2 years’ experience who is keen to develop within a project-led environment. You will support the full project lifecycle from design and costing through to commissioning, working with PLC, HMI and SCADA systems.

Key Requirements:
Electrical Engineering Degree/HND/HNC (or equivalent)
PLC experience (Allen Bradley / Siemens advantageous)
HMI/SCADA knowledge (FTView / Wonderware desirable)
Strong IT skills (MS Office / MS Project)
Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel

Package:
9am-5pm standard hours (flexibility required)
23 days holiday + Bank Holidays
Workplace pension
Hybrid working post-induction
Salaried role (no overtime paid)

If you are interested, please contact Natalie on (phone number removed)

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