Bristol

Competitive and Benefits package

Days, Work from site

As an Electrical and Software Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in designing, implementing, and modernising electrical and software solutions for special purpose machinery.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration, compliance, with industry standards, and optimal performance of machinery.

This role involves domestic and international travel to support project installations and provide technical expertise.

Key Responsibilities as a Electrical and Software Engineer:

• Design and implement tailored electrical and software solutions for special purpose machinery, including legacy system upgrades.
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues and provide high-level engineering support to the field service team.
• Develop comprehensive documentation for service interventions, upgrades, and project-related materials.
• Support the installation and commissioning of modernisation projects through domestic and international travel.
• Integrate new control systems into existing machinery, ensuring compatibility and peak performance.
• Collaborate with the Electrical and Software Engineering team on new customer projects and innovative developments.
• Manage cost targets across design, procurement, and assembly while conducting machinery risk assessments.
• Ensure compliance with European Community (CE), National Electric Code, Canadian Standards Association (CSA), and Underwriters Laboratory (UL) standards.

The Person:

• Bachelor s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Extensive experience in Electrical and Software Engineering, ideally within the special purpose machinery industry.
• Proficient in MS Office, AutoCAD Electrical or EPLAN, and programming with Rockwell, Beckhoff, and Zenon software.
• Strong knowledge of applicable standards (CE, NFPA, CSA, UL) and safety performance levels.
• Expertise in design for manufacture and assembly, cost management, and servo motion technology.
• Exceptional troubleshooting, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative team-oriented approach.
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and adaptable to a fast-paced environment.
• Customer-focused with strong intercultural competence and a commitment to continuous improvement.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company that values leadership, innovation, and teamwork. If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role, we would love to hear from you.

About BMR Solutions:

BMR Solutions operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency. We specialise in recruiting skilled engineers and manufacturing professionals across the Southwest.

By submitting your application, you acknowledge that BMR Solutions will process your personal data for the purposes of recruitment, in line with our Privacy Policy. We will only share your details with client organisations after we have discussed the opportunity with you and obtained your explicit consent.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Applications are welcomed from all backgrounds.

Job Title: Test Engineer
Location: Bristol
Salary: £35,000 to £40,000
Employment Type: Permanent
Working Arrangements: Onsite working

My client is seeking a hands on Test Engineer with a strong electro mechanical background to support testing and fault finding across early stage prototype builds. You ll be responsible for identifying issues, carrying out fixes, and producing the documentation and work instructions that ensure consistent, high quality builds.

This role suits someone who enjoys understanding system behaviour, improving reliability, and turning test outcomes into clear, actionable guidance for wider teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Testing electro mechanical prototype assemblies and systems
• Identifying faults, analysing root causes, and carrying out hands on fixes
• Working closely with design, manufacturing, and test teams to feed back improvements
• Producing clear documentation, test reports, and structured work instructions
• Supporting continuous improvement across build and test processes
• Ensuring all work meets engineering, quality, and safety standards

What You ll Need

• Strong electro mechanical testing and fault finding experience
• Background in prototypes, NPI, R&D, or low volume technical builds
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and test data
• Confident producing documentation and work instructions
• Practical, solutions focused mindset with strong attention to detail

Why Join

• Permanent role with long term development opportunities
• Work on innovative, technically interesting prototype products
• Collaborative engineering environment with modern facilities
• Bristol based site with a supportive, hands on culture

For more information, please contact Cathy Swain.
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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.

Electrical Installation & Test Engineer Engineering Department

Afternoon / Evening Shift    Electrical Maintenance & Installation    Tewkesbury

Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Shift: Monday Friday, 13:45 21:45
Location: Tewkesbury Production Site, GL20 8JE

Join Team Cotteswold

Established in 1938, Cotteswold Dairy is one of the UKs leading independent family-owned dairies. From our modern Tewkesbury production site we supply fresh, high-quality dairy products to customers across the region, working closely with local farmers and communities. We are now looking for a skilled Electrical Installation & Test Engineer to join our Engineering Team. This role plays a key part in maintaining the reliability and safety of our production and distribution equipment, supporting both planned preventative maintenance and reactive engineering across the site.

The Role

Working as part of our Engineering Department, you will support the smooth operation of our production and distribution facilities through electrical maintenance, installation, and fault finding. The role involves working with a wide range of machinery and automated systems, requiring strong diagnostic skills and a proactive approach.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance across the Tewkesbury production and distribution site
• Respond to breakdowns and provide reactive maintenance support
• Fault find, repair, and test electrical and mechanical plant equipment
• Carry out electrical installation work including single and three phase systems
• Ensure compliance with electrical regulations, inspection protocols, and testing requirements
• Assist with electrical improvement and installation projects across site
• Conduct scheduled inspections, lubrication, and maintenance of machinery
• Perform annual emergency lighting and electrical distribution testing
• Work closely with the Engineering Manager to adapt maintenance schedules as required
• Follow all company Health & Safety policies and procedures

What Were Looking For

• Qualified Electrical Engineer with strong electrical bias
• City & Guilds 2391-51 Periodic Inspection, Testing and Certification
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (Amendment 2)
• Level 3 Award in Initial Verification and Certification of Electrical Installations
• Strong electrical fault finding and diagnostic skills
• Experience working with automated or high-speed machinery
• Ideally experience within an FMCG or manufacturing environment
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and manage priorities
• Committed to delivering high standards of workmanship and safety

Why Join Cotteswold Dairy?

• Competitive salary with opportunities for progression
• 22 days holiday plus bank holiday allowance, increasing with service
• Refer-a-friend scheme (up to £500)
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Discounted company products
• Aviva pension scheme (4% employee / 4.5% employer contributions)
• Health and wellbeing support through Simply Health
• Work as part of a supportive and skilled Engineering team

Our Purpose

At Cotteswold Dairy, our purpose is Being at the heart of a responsible and sustainable dairy community. If you take pride in high-quality engineering work and enjoy solving technical challenges in a fast-moving production environment, we would love to hear from you.

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.

Develop your consultancy and software engineering skills with varied high tech projects This established technical consultancy develops advanced software and hardware for government and commercial sector clients. Due to continued success, they are seeking an accomplished C/C++ and Linux software engineer to join their team. Varied multidisciplinary projects mean that you could be working on areas such as diverse as DSP, image processing, or UI design. You can expect to work closely with counterparts from client organisations as well as colleagues from different technical backgrounds. You may also have opportunities to lead projects and mentor new colleagues. You will need: \* A strong academic record, with a first or 2.1 in a numerate STEM discipline, mostly A\* or A at A-level grades, or equivalent. Whilst not essential, A relevant Master's or PhD would benefit your application. \* Good client-facing communications skills. Able to discuss technical subject matter with colleague \* Substantial commercial experience of software design and development in C or C++ and Linux, and familiarity with best practice. Front end coding skills in TypeScript/JavaScript and HTML would be useful. \* Full right to work in the UK, and ability to obtain a higher level (DV) UK security clearance. Typically this will require you to have British nationality and to have been resident in the UK for 10 years This variety makes the role ideal for an experienced engineer looking to broaden their technical and consultancy skillset into areas such as image processing, interface design, or digital signal processing. This is a fully office-based, due to the nature of the work, but with some latitude for those requiring flexible arrangements. A highly competitive salary and benefits package, excellent pension scheme, and a performance-based bonus are on offer to the successful candidate. Keywords: Experienced Software Engineer, C, C++, Linux, Consultancy, Client-Facing, Cybersecurity, Defence, Gloucestershire Another top job from ECM, the high-tech recruitment experts. Even if this job's not quite right, do contact us now - we may well have the ideal job for you. To discuss your requirements call ecm or email your CV. We will always ask before forwarding your CV. Please apply (quoting ref: CV27605) only if you are eligible to live and work in the UK. By submitting your details you certify that the information you provide is accurate

12 month contract

Based in Bristol

Offering 65ph Inside IR35

Do you have experience with Java?

Do you have experience in RTOS?

Do you want to work with an industry-leading company?

If your answer to these is yes, then this could be the role for you!

As the Java Software Engineer, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry.

Due to the nature of the work you will be involved in, you will be required to obtain UK SC clearance in this role.

You will be involved in:

Continued design and development of new and evolving software tools and architectures

Instantiations for future products

Skillset/experience required:

• A background in software engineering, its realisation and system wide impact
• Experience working in Java
• Experience across the entire software development process
• 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

If this all sounds like something you will be interested in then simply apply and we can discuss the opportunity further!

Java Software Engineer

12 month contract

Based in Bristol

Offering 65ph Inside IR35

Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited (“ARM”). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.

Position: Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Job Type: Permanent
Location: Malvern, Worcestershire
Salary: £45,000 per year

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Pure Staff are currently recruiting for a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer on behalf of our client, a rapidly growing tissue paper supplier with production sites across Europe and distribution to over 70 countries worldwide.

This Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer role is ideal for someone with strong mechanical and electrical skills who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for breakdown support, planned maintenance and continuous improvement activities within the facility’s production operations.

Your Role

As a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer, your duties will include:

• Attending breakdowns on a variety of mechanical and electrical equipment within the paper industry
• Performing Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) activities
• Carrying out continuous improvement projects
• Identifying faults and performing Root Cause Analysis on equipment breakdowns
• Monitoring equipment performance following repairs
• Communicating issues or ongoing problems to senior management
• Maintaining accurate records of maintenance tasks and spare part usage using EAM Infor CMMS
• Participating in plant improvements and modifications
• Attending relevant training to support daily tasks

Requirements

• Completed Multi-Skilled Apprenticeship in an engineering discipline
• Mechanical and electrical maintenance experience
• Strong logical thinker with excellent problem-solving skills
• Proactive approach to safety
• Able to work under pressure while maintaining high levels of accuracy
• Working knowledge of PLC hardware, pneumatics, and hydraulics

Desirable:

• Experience within the tissue/paper industry
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Mechanical or Electrical Maintenance
• PLC or robot cell programming and/or fault-finding experience

Pay & Shifts

• £45,000 per year

• Monday to Friday

• Two-shift pattern:

• 06:00 - 14:00

• 14:00 - 22:00

What’s in it for you?

• Weekly pay from an experienced payroll team
• Holiday accrued up to 28 days (pro-rata)
• Supportive and friendly working environment
• Free onsite parking
• Free access to our perks scheme after your first payment (discounts on electronics, travel, clothing, home, fitness, wellbeing and more)

How to Apply

To apply for this Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer, please send your up-to-date CV to this advert or call 01905 20547 and speak to one of our recruitment consultants today! Once a successful pre-screen is complete, the registration process is quick and easy online using our Pure Staff app, including digital Right to Work checks and interview process.

While working with Pure Staff, you’re employed and paid directly by us - no umbrella companies, no processing fees, no outsourced payroll - just simple PAYE with accurate, on-time payslips from our experienced in-house payroll team. After your first payment, you’ll also receive free access to our perks scheme, giving you exclusive discounts on electronics, travel, clothing, home, fitness, wellbeing and more.

On behalf of our client, we are seeking to recruit a Java Developer on an initial 12-month contract. In this role, you will be involved in the design and development of new and evolving software tools and architectures, as well as their implementation for future products.

Role: Java Developer
Pay: 65 per hour Via Umbrella
Location: Bristol
Contract: Monday - Friday 37 hours per week, 12 months contract
IR35 Status: Inside
Security Clearance: Security Clearance required to start

Responsibilities

• Designed and developed software tools and architectures for next-generation Air Defence Systems.
• Built robust applications in Java, with awareness of system-wide impact.
• Worked across the full software lifecycle, from requirements to integration and testing.
• Collaborated effectively within cross-functional engineering teams.
• Contributed to safety-critical systems following standards such as DO-178C, DefStan 00-55, and IEC 61508.
• Applied knowledge of Ada, DDS middleware, and Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS).

Essential Skills:

• Experience of working in Java (6+ 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
• 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

If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please send your updated CV to: Natalie Dalkin at Line Up Aviation

Line Up Aviation has carved its own place in the recruitment of Aviation and Aerospace personnel all over the world for more than 30 years. We work with some of the industry’s best known companies who demand the highest standard of applicants.

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Gloucestershire£60,000 - £70,000 (DoE)Monday - Friday, Days

Overview

We are seeking a skilled Automation Engineer to design, develop, implement, and support industrial automation systems within a manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will work with PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems, ensuring reliable, efficient, and safe operation of automated production equipment. As an Automation Engineer, this role involves hands-on troubleshooting, software development, and the integration of industrial networks such as PROFIBUS and related fieldbus and industrial Ethernet systems.

As an Automation Engineer, what you’ll be doing:

• Design, program, test, and maintain PLC-based control systems for manufacturing processes and equipment
• Develop and modify HMI interfaces to improve usability, safety, and operator efficiency
• Configure, deploy, and support SCADA systems for real-time monitoring, data acquisition, and reporting
• Troubleshoot and resolve automation, electrical, software, and communication issues to minimize downtime
• Implement and maintain industrial communication networks (e.g. PROFIBUS, PROFINET, Ethernet/IP, Modbus)
• Integrate automation systems with manufacturing equipment, sensors, drives, robots, and safety systems
• Perform system commissioning, validation, and documentation for new and existing production lines
• Collaborate with maintenance, production, IT, and engineering teams to improve system performance and reliability

What we’ll need from you:

• Level 3 qualification in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Mechatronics, or a related discipline (e.g. NVQ Level 3, BTEC, City & Guilds, or equivalent)
• Proven experience working in a manufacturing or industrial automation environment as an Automation Engineer or similar job role
• Strong hands-on experience with PLC programming (e.g. Siemens, Allen-Bradley/Rockwell, Schneider, or similar)
• Experience developing and supporting HMI systems
• Experience with SCADA platforms (e.g. WinCC, FactoryTalk, Ignition, Wonderware, or similar)
• Solid understanding of industrial networks and fieldbus systems, including PROFIBUS

What you’ll get in return:

• Salary of up to £70,000 working a Monday - Friday, days pattern.
• Excellent pension and holidays
• Overtime available with no requirements
• Training and development schemes

Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work. 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.

We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate software engineer, focussed on embedded software development for Real Time systems. This is a hands-on role and will involve architecting, designing, implementing and testing missile subsystem software!

Salary: Circa £65,000 depending on experience

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 5 days per week on-site, due to workload classification

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship .

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

What we can offer you:

• Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
• Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments
• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more
• Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more .

The opportunity:

We are looking for a dynamic software engineer with both a deep and broad range of experience in software engineering, from requirements to certification. Someone who has taken the lead in technical implementation and delivery of complex solutions, as well as supporting and mentoring other engineers in their team!

Working collaboratively with other engineering departments within the business, you will be part of a mid-size team that is responsible for delivering the on-board software for the next generation of Missile Systems.

This is a chance to be part of team that delivers software solutions that drives the success of complex defence projects!

What we’re looking for from you:

• Proven experience of developing and delivering embedded software solutions using C++.
• Experience in model-based development, using UML or using tools such as IBM’s Rhapsody.
• Good working knowledge of the complete software engineering lifecycle
• Experience of building internal stakeholder relationships
• Ability to support and develop more junior engineers

Desirable, but not essential

• Experience of Requirement Management tools
• Experience of Software Configuration Management tools
• Continuous Integration, Delivery or Deployment
• Experience of Agile methodologies

Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given

MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more

We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.

Fire and Security Engineer

Basic £38-42k

Door to Door Travel Paid at Overtime Rates

Our client is a well-established and growing fire and security specialist delivering the design, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of a wide range of life safety and security systems. Working across a variety of commercial, industrial, and public sector environments, the company has built a strong reputation for providing reliable, compliant solutions and high levels of customer service. With a team of experienced engineers and a strong focus on quality and long-term client relationships, they continue to see steady growth and are now looking to strengthen their engineering team to support increasing demand.

Responsibilities as a Fire and Security Engineer

• Small Works and Service of Fire & Security systems
• Participation in an on-call rota
• Ensuring all work is completed in line with industry standards and regulations
• Working on motorway services and petrol stations
• Covering Gloucester and surrounding area s

Package & Benefits for a Fire and Security Engineer

• Basic Salary: £38,000 - £42,000
• Door-to-door travel paid at overtime rates
• Flexible start / finish times
• 23 days holiday + bank holidays
• Call out 1 in 14 weeks
• £175 standby payment per week
• All call outs handled remotely
• FIA & Zeus qualifications fully paid for
• In-house technical support engineer
• 2 company social events per year
• Company Van and Personal use included

If you are interested, please do apply now!

Secure and Recruit is a reputable, honest, and longstanding specialist Fire and Security Recruitment company. With an extensive network of the industry’s top companies, we ensure that positions we introduce align with candidate expectations. Your preferences and aspirations are of utmost importance, and all details will be thoroughly discussed.

Fire & Security Engineer, Fire Alarm Engineer, Security Engineer, Service Engineer, Commissioning Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Fire & Security Technician

Fire and Security Engineer

Basic 38-42k

Door to Door Travel Paid at Overtime Rates

Our client is a well-established and growing fire and security specialist delivering the design, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of a wide range of life safety and security systems. Working across a variety of commercial, industrial, and public sector environments, the company has built a strong reputation for providing reliable, compliant solutions and high levels of customer service. With a team of experienced engineers and a strong focus on quality and long-term client relationships, they continue to see steady growth and are now looking to strengthen their engineering team to support increasing demand.

Responsibilities as a Fire and Security Engineer

• Small Works of Fire & Security systems
• Participation in an on-call rota
• Ensuring all work is completed in line with industry standards and regulations
• Working on motorway services and petrol stations
• Covering Bristol, Taunton and Bridgewater

Package & Benefits for a Fire and Security Engineer

• Basic Salary: 38,000 - 42,000
• Door-to-door travel paid at overtime rates
• Flexible start / finish times
• 23 days holiday + bank holidays
• Call out 1 in 14 weeks
• 175 standby payment per week
• All call outs handled remotely
• FIA & Zeus qualifications fully paid for
• In-house technical support engineer
• 2 company social events per year
• Company Van and Personal use included

If you are interested, please do apply now!

Secure and Recruit is a reputable, honest, and longstanding specialist Fire and Security Recruitment company. With an extensive network of the industry’s top companies, we ensure that positions we introduce align with candidate expectations. Your preferences and aspirations are of utmost importance, and all details will be thoroughly discussed.

Fire & Security Engineer, Fire Alarm Engineer, Security Engineer, Service Engineer, Commissioning Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Fire & Security Technician

6 month contract

Based in Bristol

Offering 65ph Inside IR35

Do you have experience writing, delivering, and testing algorithm related software?

Do you have experience with MathWorks tools?

Do you want to work with an industry-leading company?

If your answers to these are yes, then this could be the role for you!

As the Algorithm Engineer, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry.

Due to the nature of the work you will be involved in, active UK SC Clearance will be required.

You will be involved in activities throughout the product life cycle including early research studies, feasibility and concept stages, and product development and customer support.

You will be involved in:

• Work alongside algorithm engineers and technical experts to transcode a large, complex legacy algorithm codebase from ADA to MATLAB
• Define, distribute, and review core activities to enable efficient completion of the transcoding
• Develop test harnesses and provide robust and extensive testing procedures to ensure equivalence between transcoded code base and legacy ADA algorithms
• Follow Code of Practise (CoP) in developing MATLAB algorithms to ensure compatibility with auto-coding tools, rectifying/resolving issues, and reframing algorithms as necessary to ensure compatibility with tool chain
• Build good working relationships with stakeholders, including downstream software team, to enable effective transfer and integration of MATLAB algorithm artefacts into larger product
• Support resolution of queries and non-compliances

Your skillset may include:

• Experience writing, delivering, and testing algorithm related software
• Experience writing software/algorithms within MathWorks tools
• Verification of requirements and evidence review
• Experience writing, interpreting ADA code
• Specific tools knowledge: IBM Engineering Workflow Management / GIT

If this all sounds like something you will be interested in then simply apply and we can discuss the opportunity further!

Algorithm Engineer

6 month contract

Based in Bristol

Offering 65ph Inside IR35

Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited (“ARM”). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.

Engineers

We are looking for candidates who have a proactive approach to engineering and are able to cover a range of issues associated with production equipment on site including; fault finding on equipment, resolving breakdowns and carrying out an extensive planned maintenance programmes.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following skills/experience:

• Demonstrable experience in electrical & mechanical engineering;
• Good understanding of working with production equipment and PLCs;
• Effective communication skills and a team player;
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills;
• High attention to detail;
• Previous experience within the FMCG industry would also be advantageous.

This is a permanent full-time position involving rotating shift patterns of:

05.45 – 14.15 Monday – Friday, 13.45 - 22.15 Monday – Friday, 21.30 - 06.00 Sunday - Thursday.

If you like the sound of what you’re hearing, join our team where People, Pride, Passion, and Expertise matter!

For further details and to send your CV please click “Apply on our website”

Bristol - Embedded Software Engineer - 45-55k My client is a leading engineering firm, developing software and hardware for a range of industries. They are looking for a Embedded Software engineer to join their highly motivated team as a result of growth. You will be working on exciting and ground-breaking projects in a multitude of industries including but not limited to the Aerospace industry. Main duties: + Participate in new product development + Work alongside other engineers to advance the companies current portfolio of embedded software products Skills and Experience Required: + Strong programming experience - Embedded C + RTOS experience + ARM architecture experience + Experience working in highly regulated industries beneficial but not essential The competitive salary is between 45-55k + great benefits! If you feel like you have the right skills and experience for this role, then please apply with a copy of your updated CV.

Contract Software Engineer (DV Cleared) 6 Months (Initially) Romsey OR Gloucester for On-site Work €(Apply online only) per day (Inside IR35) iO Associates is proudly partnering an R&D client, specialising in developing cutting-edge technology for our National Security. We are looking for a Software Engineer who holds a current DV clearance to join the team on an Initial 6 month basis (with a high likelihood of extension). The role itself will involve designing, developing and optimising OpenCPI components and application for SIGINT and RF Systems. Along with the additional tasks below: Integrate OpenCPI solutions onto FPGA-based and embedded SDR platforms. Support system architecture, trade studies, and technical design decisions. Ensure robust, scalable and reusable OpenCPI-based implementations.Key Responsibilities Involve: Engineering & Development Develop OpenCPI workers and containers in C/C++ and HDL (VHDL/Verilog where required). Integrate DSP chains into FPGA and embedded Linux environments. Conduct trade-off analysis across performance, latency and resource utilisation. Support hardware/software integration in secure lab and customer environments.Knowledge, Skills & Experience: Demonstrable hands-on experience with OpenCPI framework. Strong C/C++ development in embedded or Linux environments. Understanding of digital signal processing (DSP) principles. Experience integrating FPGA-based platforms (e.g. Xilinx or Intel toolchains). Experience working within secure National Security or MOD environments. Ability to troubleshoot complex integration and performance issues. Experience working with SDR and RF signal processing systemsDue to the nature of the work, this is an on-site role. We can only consider contractors who have an active DV clearance for this position. If you're interested, please apply to the link for consideration

Gloucestershire
60,000 - 70,000 (DoE)
Monday - Friday, Days

Overview

We are seeking a skilled Automation Engineer to design, develop, implement, and support industrial automation systems within a manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will work with PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems, ensuring reliable, efficient, and safe operation of automated production equipment. As an Automation Engineer, this role involves hands-on troubleshooting, software development, and the integration of industrial networks such as PROFIBUS and related fieldbus and industrial Ethernet systems.

As an Automation Engineer, what you’ll be doing:

• Design, program, test, and maintain PLC-based control systems for manufacturing processes and equipment
• Develop and modify HMI interfaces to improve usability, safety, and operator efficiency
• Configure, deploy, and support SCADA systems for real-time monitoring, data acquisition, and reporting
• Troubleshoot and resolve automation, electrical, software, and communication issues to minimize downtime
• Implement and maintain industrial communication networks (e.g. PROFIBUS, PROFINET, Ethernet/IP, Modbus)
• Integrate automation systems with manufacturing equipment, sensors, drives, robots, and safety systems
• Perform system commissioning, validation, and documentation for new and existing production lines
• Collaborate with maintenance, production, IT, and engineering teams to improve system performance and reliability

What we’ll need from you:

• Level 3 qualification in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Mechatronics, or a related discipline (e.g. NVQ Level 3, BTEC, City & Guilds, or equivalent)
• Proven experience working in a manufacturing or industrial automation environment as an Automation Engineer or similar job role
• Strong hands-on experience with PLC programming (e.g. Siemens, Allen-Bradley/Rockwell, Schneider, or similar)
• Experience developing and supporting HMI systems
• Experience with SCADA platforms (e.g. WinCC, FactoryTalk, Ignition, Wonderware, or similar)
• Solid understanding of industrial networks and fieldbus systems, including PROFIBUS

What you’ll get in return:

• Salary of up to 70,000 working a Monday - Friday, days pattern.
• Excellent pension and holidays
• Overtime available with no requirements
• Training and development schemes

Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.

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.

Graduate Software Engineer (2026 Graduate)
Cheltenham
28,000 + Training + Progression + Pension

An excellent opportunity awaits a 2026 graduate pursuing a career in software engineering. This role offers exposure to varied projects, strong mentorship, and the chance to grow within an established software business known for developing graduate talent.

This company is a small but well-established software house, highly regarded in the engineering sector for delivering bespoke in-house software solutions for complex electronics projects.

In this role, you will join a tight-knit, experienced development team. After initial training to learn the company’s products and solutions, you will begin contributing to hands-on support and development tasks, building new features, fixing bugs, and assisting on projects that deliver robust and reliable software to a global customer base. As a graduate engineer, you will receive strong mentorship from senior engineers as you transition into industry. This role is based in Cheltenham, five days per week, to provide consistent support and development.

The ideal candidate will be graduating in 2026 with a background in computer science, electronics, or a similar field, and will be keen to pursue a career in software engineering. Candidates should have a solid understanding and practical experience with object?oriented programming, particularly C++. An interest in electronics, geometry, complex algorithms, or graphics will be beneficial.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a graduate to gain broad hands-on experience, develop as a software engineer, and build a long-term career within a respected engineering business.

The Role:
Software development, maintaining and creating new features
Exposure to real commercial projects, bug fixing, and team collaboration
Extensive training, mentorship, and clear progression path
Office-based in Cheltenham

The Person:
2026 Graduate, looking to pursue a career in software engineering
Hands on expereince with C++, with a willingness to learn and grow
Familiarity with Git and HTML is beneficial
Looking to build a long-term career in software engineering
Based in or around Cheltenham, Gloucester, Worcester.

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.

Ultra PCS is a leader in providing solutions for aerospace and defence systems. We are seeking an experienced Software Engineer to join our team. We are searching for a dynamic highly skilled Software Engineer with a wide breadth of skills who is interested in applying those skills and furthering their development skillset on a variety of software projects.

As a Principle Software Engineer, you will be expected to produce C++ code to produce custom plugins for our EAK GVA platform. The successful applicant will have experience in distilling requirements from interactions with a customer, implementing verified robust C++ solutions in short timescales to demonstrate new capability, and authoring and performing verification and validation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Requirements definition, design, development, and verification for a variety of integrity levels, from safety critical to proof of concept.
• Coding to internel coding standards and ensuring high quality robust solutions.
• Conduct design and code reviews to maintain high-quality standards.
• Debugging in embedded environments.
• Develop Verification and Validation Strategies
• Perform verification exercises.

Required Skills and Experience:

• High proficiency in C++
• High proficiency in Embedded Linux
• Proficiency in Graphical Frameworks such as Vulkan, OpenGl, QT
• CI/CD workflow. Experience with Git, Containerised development environments, CI/CD
• Familiarity with debugging tools, hardware interfaces, and safety analysis techniques.

Personal Attributes:

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to collaborate in a wider team.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of effectively liaising with technical and non-technical stakeholders.