We are seeking a Senior VMware Engineer to support a large enterprise virtual infrastructure environment in the North West.

This role is focused on modern VMware platform engineering rather than 3rd line support. The successful contractor will work across VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF), NSX-T and enterprise vSphere environments, supporting infrastructure modernisation and optimisation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deploy and support VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) environments
• Configure and manage NSX-T (Edge nodes, T0/VRF, DFW, routing)
• Administer and optimise vSphere/ESXi clusters
• Support vSAN and storage integration
• VM life cycle management (Linux & Windows)
• Performance tuning and capacity planning
• Advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis
• Work alongside infrastructure, security and networking teams

Required Experience:

• Strong enterprise VMware engineering background (5+ years)
• Hands-on VMware Cloud Foundation experience
• Proven NSX-T implementation and configuration experience
• vSphere/ESXi cluster design and support
• Automation skills (PowerCLI, PowerShell, Ansible or similar)
• Experience in large, complex environments

Environment:

Enterprise-scale, multi-tenant infrastructure supporting critical systems.

This is ideally 2 days onsite in the North West, with some flexibility depending on location.

If you are a hands-on VMware platform engineer with strong NSX-T experience and are available for a new contract, please apply with your CV.

Wrexham | Monday-Friday 07:00am to 16:30pm | 45k

Site Service Engineer required to join their Engineering team at a family run manufacturer at their Wrexham site, offering competitive salary, additional training and outstanding job security.

The role as a Facilities Engineer:

• Deliver planned and reactive maintenance across site services and facilities
• Manage and control contractors, including Permit to Work systems
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements (e.g. L8, insurance inspections, building compliance)
• Maintain and optimise non-productive assets using CMMS (Maintenance Connect)
• Coordinate PPM activities to minimise production impact
• Support utility performance analysis and identify energy reduction opportunities
• Drive improvements in contractor control, housekeeping and GMP standards
• Ensure all engineering systems are audit-ready at all times
• Promote a strong culture of Health & Safety, Food Safety, and Animal Welfare

What’s in it for you as the Building Service Engineer?

• Competitive wage
• Opportunity to expand skills through in house training
• 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
• Access to fantastic discounts
• Job security

The successful Site Service Engineer will have:

Essential:

• Broad engineering background within manufacturing or food production
• Strong electrical and mechanical technical skills (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent)
• Experience in facilities/site services maintenance
• Knowledge of PPM systems and CMMS software
• Experience managing safe systems of work and statutory compliance
• Understanding of HVAC, utilities, electrical and mechanical services

Desirable:

• Time-served multi-skilled apprenticeship
• Experience using site infrastructure/utility data to drive improvements

This is a full time position with a company offering long term employment prospects and EXCELLENT employment benefits!

My client is keen to meet Site Service Engineers with flexible interview slots available! If you think this is the role for you please apply straight away! If you have any questions do not hesitate to contact Keely at Proactive Personnel :)

Are you an experienced engineer looking to work on projects within the rapidly expanding renewable energy sector?

We are recruiting on behalf of a growing specialist business delivering bespoke security infrastructure for solar farms across the UK. As part of their continued growth they are looking for an experienced engineer with electrical installation knowledge to join their team installing and commissioning systems.

This is a hands-on role where you’ll take ownership of site installations and work closely with project managers and construction teams.

This role is Field-Based Across the UK with national travel and staying away (all paid for)

Salary: £34,000 - £40,000 (Depending on experience) + Vehicle + Bonus + Allowances

Key responsibilities

Reporting to the Project Manager, you will:

Install and commission security infrastructure on solar farm projects
Carry out groundworks, small excavations, and pole installations
Install electrical cabinets and infrastructure equipment
Perform electrical wiring, splicing and Cat6/Cat7 cabling
Install and configure CCTV systems, optical and infrared cameras
Install access control systems and security equipment
Conduct testing, commissioning and system walk-throughs
Perform fault finding and troubleshooting on site
Work closely with engineers and project teams to deliver projects safely and efficientlySkills & experience required

We are keen to speak with engineers who have experience working in site-based or field engineering roles, particularly within:

Electrical installation
CCTV or security systems
Telecoms / structured cabling
Construction or utilities projects
Renewable energy or infrastructure projectsEssential:

Full UK driving licence
Experience working on construction or engineering sites
Ability to read electrical diagrams and technical drawings
Comfortable travelling across the UK and working outdoorsDesirable:

CSCS or ECS card
NVQ Level 3 Electrical qualification
ECS Gold Card
Experience with access control or CCTV systemsWhat’s in it for you

Company vehicle + fuel card
Accommodation and daily allowances when working away
Company bonus
Pension scheme
Westfield healthcare cashback scheme
23 days holiday + bank holidays + your birthday off
Supportive, family-run business with a strong team cultureThis is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly growing company working on solar infrastructure projects across the UK.

Impact Recruitment are working on behalf of a client as an Employment Agency

Salary: £36,000-£47,000 per annum (Average OTE £50,000-£65,000)
Location: Birmingham, West Midlands
Hours: Monday–Friday 40 hours per week | Day Shift with Flexible Start & Finish Times(Weekend work + Callout available at enhanced)
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Interaction recruitment has partnered with a nationwide infrastructure maintenance and sustainability company. Due to their exponential growth and success, they’re actively seeking to onboard experienced drainage engineers to come in and hit the ground running! If you’re looking for a company offering strong career growth—this role could be ideal.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out reactive and planned drainage maintenance, ensuring issues are resolved quickly and effectively.
Deliver emergency repair and maintenance services as required.
Communicate clearly with our 24/7 helpdesk team and update all job details via our company app.
Use your drainage and plumbing expertise to complete internal plumbing, drainage repairs, and CCTV inspection work.
Perform high‑pressure water jetting (HPWJ) to industry standards.

Benefits

Support with obtaining and maintaining relevant industry certifications.
Clear career progression paths.
Company vehicle and fuel card provided.
Company Pension and wider benefits scheme

Overtime Paid at enhanced rate inclusive of overnight stay subsidiaries

Worldwide 24/7 accident cover.
Life insurance included.

What We’re Looking For

A full, clean UK driving licence.
Minimum three years’ experience in the drainage industry.
Strong background in both internal and external drainage works.
Skilled in jetting, unblocking, CCTV surveys, civils, and lining techniques/knowledge.
Confined Space and HPWJ qualifications are preferred but not essential.

Similar Job Titles

Drainage Engineer, Drainage Technician, Drainage Operative, Drainage Service Engineer, Drainage Maintenance Engineer, Drainage Repair Engineer, Drainage Field Engineer Drainage Operative (Reactive/Planned)

Interested?

Interaction Recruitment support clients and candidates across Technical & Engineering, Industrial, Commercial and more throughout the UK. We offer both temporary and permanent recruitment solutions.

For further information or to discuss similar opportunities, contact Reegan on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)

INDTE

DevOps Engineer - Active SC, Ansible, Terraform

Up to £500 per day (Outside IR35)

Primarily Remote

6 months

My client requires a hands‑on DevOps Engineer with active SC clearance to support the delivery and maintenance of Azure‑based IaaS/PaaS environments using Terraform and Ansible.

Key Requirements:

Proven experience as a DevOps Engineer with Active Security Clearance (SC)
Hands‑on experience designing and delivering Infrastructure as Code solutions using Terraform.
Strong track record applying Ansible for configuration management and automated environment builds.
Background implementing, supporting and optimising services within the Azure cloud platform.
Practical experience administering Windows Server estates in operational environments.
Solid exposure to Linux server management, including configuration, patching and diagnostics.
Experience resolving infrastructure, OS and network‑level issues, including components such as Active Directory, DNS and IIS.
Nice to have:

Immediate availability
Flexibility to get to site

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?? Cloud DevOps Engineer x 2 - Manchester (2 Days Onsite)

Up to £55,000 | Up to £71,000 | Hybrid Working

MUST have active SC clearance

We’re hiring two Cloud DevOps Engineers to join high-performing Cloud Pods delivering enterprise-grade AWS platforms across the UK.

If you enjoy building cloud platforms properly - automation-first, infrastructure-as-code driven, secure by design - this is for you.

?? The Role

You’ll be part of a focused Cloud Pod, working in agile teams to design, build and evolve modern AWS platforms.

Hands-on engineering across:

• AWS (enterprise environments)
• Terraform & Infrastructure as Code
• Kubernetes (EKS)
• Ansible
• GitLab & CI/CD pipelines
• AWS Landing Zone Accelerator (LZA)
• Hybrid cloud (including AWS Outposts)

This isn’t ticket-based support work.
It’s platform engineering with impact.

You’ll help drive:
? Reusable, standardised cloud platforms
? Secure landing zones (SCPs, CloudFormation, YAML)
? Monitoring, patching & lifecycle management
? DevOps best practice & automation
? Continuous improvement across architecture & engineering

?? What You’ll Bring

• Active SC clearance
• Strong hands-on AWS experience
• Terraform & automation mindset
• Kubernetes (EKS) knowledge
• CI/CD pipeline experience
• Solid infrastructure & networking fundamentals
• Experience working in agile environments
• Familiarity with ITIL frameworks

Bonus if you’ve worked with:

• Landing Zone Accelerator (LZA)
• Identity Manager
• Enterprise multi-account AWS environments

?? Why Join?

• Collaborative, supportive engineering culture
• Genuine investment in training & certifications
• Real enterprise cloud challenges
• Clear progression routes
• Hybrid working - 2 days per week in Manchester

?? Two Opportunities Available

Cloud DevOps Engineer - Up to £55k

Senior Cloud DevOps Engineer - Up to £75k

RSG Plc is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Our client, a well-established and highly regarded business, is looking to engage an experienced Infrastructure Engineer to join their team.

This is a newly created role driven by continued growth and increased cloud adoption. It’s an excellent opportunity to take ownership of Azure and Microsoft 365 security, ensuring platforms are secure, resilient, and aligned with best practice as the organisation continues to evolve its cloud strategy.

In this role, you’ll work closely with the wider Infrastructure team to strengthen security across both cloud and on-prem environments. You’ll play a key part in system hardening, incident response, security improvement initiatives, and cloud migration projects.

Responsibilities:

• Review and remediate Microsoft 365 security configurations and Azure landing zones
• Monitor, investigate and respond to security alerts from a variety of tools
• Support incident response and disaster recovery processes
• Harden Windows Server (2019 onwards) and Azure environments in line with best practice
• Monitor network security using a range of security and monitoring tools
• Work alongside infrastructure colleagues to securely administer network hardware including routers, switches and firewalls
• Support vulnerability remediation following penetration testing and audit findings
• Contribute to infrastructure projects, acting as technical lead on cloud migration initiatives such as Azure Site Recovery
• Maintain clear documentation aligned to internal policies and external compliance standards

To be considered, you’ll ideally have experience across Azure and Microsoft 365 security, along with a solid grounding in infrastructure and network principles (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, firewalls, IDS/IPS, VLANs). Experience with Active Directory / Entra ID, server hardening, patching, and security tooling would be advantageous.

Exposure to frameworks such as ISO27001, Cyber Essentials Plus or OWASP would also be beneficial, as would Azure certifications (Security Engineer Associate, Solutions Architect, etc.) or broader security certifications such as CISSP, CISM or Security+.

This role can be based in either Edinburgh or Glasgow, with occasional travel between client offices as required.

If you’re a hands-on infrastructure or cloud security professional who enjoys improving environments, solving complex security challenges, and working in a collaborative team, get in touch for a confidential discussion.

SD Worx is a leading European provider of Payroll & HR services with global reach. We have offices in Europe and Mauritius. Our goal? We bring people solutions to life and turn HR into a value source for our clients and their people.

Our people solutions span the entire employee journey, from salary payment to attracting, rewarding, and developing talent. Are you ready to join us?

About the role:

We are seeking a Senior Product Owner Infrastructure Platforms to lead and drive the strategic evolution of our Database (primarily SQL estate) and Server (WinTel / Hypervisor) platforms, including VMware and future compute models, within our SaaS organisation.

This role combines deep infrastructure domain ownership with strong Product Ownership leadership. Infrastructure is treated as a product, serving internal customers such as Product Tribes, Product Owners, and Product Managers.

You will be accountable for platform vision, roadmap, modernization, Agile delivery maturity, risk reduction, and internal customer satisfaction ensuring that our infrastructure enables scalable, secure, resilient SaaS services while migrating progressively toward cloud-native architectures.

What do we have to offer?

• A dynamic environment: flexible working hours and working from home
• 25 days holiday + 8 days public holiday
• Flexible benefits scheme (including ability to buy additional 5 days holiday)
• Pension up to 6% matched
• Car allowance
• Private medical Insurance
• Variable pay bonus
• Workation: possibility to work from any SD Worx location (4 weeks per year, EU only)
• Referral program
• Learning opportunities: through an individual development plan and professional training
• Career growth: whether you want to become more of an expert in your field or want to expand your knowledge more horizontally, there is always room to grow within SD Worx!

Which tasks can you expect?

Platform Product Ownership

• Act as the Product Owner for Database and Server (Wintel) platforms
• Define and own the vision, roadmap, and lifecycle of SQL and WinTel/Hypervisor platforms.
• Ensure platform stability, performance, scalability, and cost optimisation.
• Manage technical debt and drive long-term modernization (cloud migration, automation-first operations).
• Clearly articulate platform value and maturity expectations to internal customers.

Database Platform Ownership (SQL Focus)

• Lead full SQL estate lifecycle across on-prem and cloud.
• Develop and execute cloud migration strategy (PaaS/IaaS/hybrid).
• Govern versioning, HA/DR, backup/restore, patching, and security compliance.
• Improve performance, scalability, observability, and automation maturity.

Server (WinTel/Hypervisor) Platform Ownership

• Own strategy for Windows Server, VMware, and compute platforms.
• Modernize compute, improve automation, and reduce manual provisioning.
• Improve provisioning lead times and cost transparency (FinOps).
• Guide hypervisor rationalisation and cloud-first design.

Stakeholder & Internal Customer Management

• Act as primary liaison between infrastructure squads and product tribes.
• Translate business needs into clear backlog items and priorities.
• Align platform roadmap with product roadmaps and communicate strategy clearly.
• Manage expectations, risks, and internal customer satisfaction.

Backlog Ownership & Value Prioritisation

• Maintain structured, prioritised backlogs with clear epics and user stories.
• Balance stability, modernization, optimisation, risk, and technical debt.
• Ensure backlog items are sprint-ready and aligned to outcomes.

Agile Maturity & Delivery Excellence

• Partner with Technical Lead and Scrum Master to ensure strong Agile practice.
• Lead or support ceremonies: planning, refinement, reviews, retrospectives.
• Clarify priorities during sprints and accept completed work.
• Drive squad maturity and meaningful, outcome-focused delivery.

Governance, Risk & Operational Maturity

• Maintain risk visibility, DR and resilience standards, and compliance readiness.
• Prepare for audits and track key platform KPIs (availability, provisioning time, automation, cost efficiency, technical debt).
• Ensure platforms continually improve in operational effectiveness.

What do you have to offer?

• Proven experience as a Product Owner in infrastructure, platform, or SaaS environments

• Strong domain knowledge in:

  • SQL Server platforms
  • Windows Server environments
  • VMware / Hypervisors
  • Cloud migration strategies

• Experience operating in Agile delivery models

• Demonstrated backlog ownership and prioritisation capability

• Strong stakeholder management skills

• Experience balancing operational stability with modernization

Preferred Experience

• Azure, AWS or GCP exposure
• FinOps principles
• DR and resilience architecture
• Platform engineering transformation programs

From many places, we work as one, moving from better to best together.

SD Worx embraces diversity in the workplace. Diversity brings inspiration and innovation to our company. We particularly welcome applications from qualified talent, regardless of origin, nationality, gender, skin color, ethnic and social background, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, or stage of life.

Cardiff
On-site

12 Months Contract
Outside IR35

Your new company
A large organisation based in Wales.

Your new role
The Communication Engineer provides advanced technical expertise in the design, integration, operation, and support of telemetry-based communication technologies.
Responsibilities

• Have a good working knowledge of both legacy dial-up and current IP-based communication technologies.
• Be responsible for providing a level of technical support to the communications technologies in your area, both at an operational asset and data centre perspective.
• Be responsible for ensuring that the implementation of all new and existing technologies meets the design requirements.
• To be responsible for the underlying comms technologies and data centre infrastructure that underpin the monitoring and control of operational assets via Regional Telemetry.
• Provide high-level technical expertise and specialist knowledge for all comms technologies and supporting infrastructure.
• Ensure security updates and system patches are maintained for all communications solutions under your responsibility.
• Provide reports on usage and availability for all comms solutions under your responsibility.

What you’ll need to succeed

• Proven experience of actively supporting dial-up and IP-based comms solutions.

• Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills.

• Sound grasp of network fundamentals.

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills and a proven track record of working with businesses.

  What you’ll get in return

• Competitive market rates outside IR35

What you need to do now

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My job

Site Services Engineer

Location: Anwick
Employment Type: Permanent

Key Responsibilities

• Participate constructively as a member of the department keeping everyone informed and proactively share your knowledge and expertise within the time.
• Apply lean thinking techniques to ensure the productive capability of the plant is optimised and improved thus demonstrating commitment towards achieving factory targets, including prompt start up times.
• Work with site personnel and commissioning engineers to ensure required process skills training is performed for all new equipment.
• Contribute to that department/ add value by developing requisite skills in this area in line with MP competency framework.
• Operation and maintenance of steam boilers, refrigeration systems, fluid transfer systems, heating systems, hot and cold-water systems and effluent treatment systems.
• Working with Mechanical Drive Systems, Hydraulics, Pneumatics and electrics.
• Preventative Maintenance
• Pipefitting
• Any other reasonable duties as required.
• Portable appliance testing.
• Emergency Light Testing.
• To Maintain general good repair of site fabrication and general services.
• To monitor and control any negative environmental impact arising from the processes within area of responsibility; ensuring that all direct reports and colleagues are briefed and clear in regard to their responsibilities as outlined in the Moy Park Group Risk Management System Manual.

Skills and Knowledge

• Attention to detail
• Apprentice trained to NVQ level 3 minimum.
• The ability to plan and organise workload methodically to best effect
• Full Driving Licence
• Able to work on own initiative.
• Confidence to recommend machine improvements.
• Be achievement and career focussed
• Have the ability to work in a pressurised environment.
• Strong communication, influencing, planning and organising skills

The company

Pilgrim’s Europe produces some of the best-known and most iconic brands in the UK and Ireland, including Fridge Raiders, Rollover, Denny, Richmond, Oakhouse and Moy Park, alongside a diverse range of industry leading own-label products in categories including fresh pork, lamb and chicken, working with all the major retailers and food service outlets.

Our portfolio extends to authentic chilled and frozen ready meals, snacking ranges, added value and food service products.

Across Pilgrim’s Europe we combine 20,000 of the best people in the industry, united by a shared set of core values and a passion for producing the highest quality, most delicious and innovative food, which is enjoyed by millions of people in the UK, Ireland and Europe every day. Our Pilgrim’s Europe team are based in our Pilgrim’s UK, Moy Park, Pilgrim’s Food Masters and Pilgrim’s Shared Services businesses.

What we’ll bring to the table

Competitive Salary

Competitive Holiday Entitlement

Pension Contribution

Family Friendly Policies

Learning and Development Opportunities

Life Assurance

People matter

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Our values

Determination

Simplicity

Availability

Humility

Discipline

Sincerity

Ownership

Ready to own your future? At Scottish Water, our Modern Apprenticeships aren’t about sitting in classrooms all day. They’re designed to get you out there, hands-on, learning real skills from the start. You’ll earn while you learn, gain industry-recognised qualifications, and build a career that actually matters.

Fresh out of school? Ready for a career switch? Whatever your story, we’ve got opportunities that challenge you, support you, and help you grow.

Join our Wastewater team in Prestwick, from August 2026.

What does a Network Analyst Apprentice do?

You’ll be learning everything you need to know about how we build and maintain our Water operational infrastructure to ensure we deliver an excellent service to our customers both now and in future.

You can expect to learn things like:

• Engineering skills
• How to use the software, apps and technology we use to monitor our assets
• How to work in a way that keeps you and your colleagues safe and healthy

Safety comes first. You’ll receive full Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and training on how to perform risk assessments and follow health and safety protocols when working out in the field.

This is your chance to learn, grow, and play a key role in the operation of Scotland’s water supply – while helping us set standards that go beyond what’s expected.

Your journey with us

Modern Apprenticeships combine on-the-job learning, with the opportunity to complete vocational qualifications and progress to Graduate Apprenticeship at university. Supported by an external training partner each apprentice has both a day-to-day line manager, and a personal assessor who supports them through their qualification and ensures their training is of the highest standard.

Over four years, you’ll receive dedicated training to become a fully qualified Network Engineering Analyst, gaining the skills and confidence to make a real impact.

You’ll be part of an expert, experienced team who will support you to develop your skills and knowledge while working towards a nationally recognised qualification. This is your chance to earn as you learn, working with industry-leading teams to help deliver services that are essential to the daily lives of the people of Scotland.

What’s in it for you?

You’ll challenge and stretch yourself. We’re here to help you make the most of your skills and abilities with first-class training, support, and a big investment in your development.

You will qualify with an Engineering Modern Apprenticeship SCQF Level 6 and HNC in Civil Engineering. From your 3rd year, you’ll get the opportunity to progress to join the Graduate Apprenticeship in Civil Engineering at university.

Earn as you learn. You’ll start on £26,120, with clear, scheduled pay increases as you reach key milestones throughout your training. You’ll also be eligible for an annual bonus and a great pension scheme.

Job security. The vast majority of our apprentices choose to stay with us after completing their programmes. Many people even spend their entire careers with us! Some go on to become team leaders or managers, while others focus on honing their technical expertise.

You’ll be providing an essential service to Scotland and your local community, helping to protect our natural environment.

And the best bit? You’ll be working as part of a friendly, close-knit team that genuinely wants to see you succeed - and who make coming into work fun.

What you’ll need

• You need to be at least 17 years old by 1 August 2026.
• A responsible attitude to learning and work is essential. You’ll be someone people can trust and rely on.
• Ideally, you’ll have five National 4 or 5 Qualifications (three of which should be English, Maths and Science), and two Highers (or equivalent) or a relevant technical qualification or relevant technical experience (min of 1 year). A foundation apprenticeship in Engineering would also be welcome and is equivalent to a Higher.
• A driving licence would be useful, especially in some of our more remote locations, but we know that lessons and tests are expensive. If you haven’t had the chance to pass your test, we can provide support to help you get your licence during your first year with us.

In terms of requirements? That’s it.

But here’s the thing: We get lots of applications for our apprentice roles each year. What makes the best candidates stand out?

Here are a few things we love to see:

• CVs that tell us more than what qualifications you have gained. Show us what you love. What are your aspirations?
• Cover letters that tell us why you’re interested in Scottish Water (and in this role particularly). We recommend including cover letters in the same document as your CV.

A note to women considering an apprenticeship

We’re proud to see more women joining our apprenticeship programmes every year, but there’s still work to do. Women are underrepresented in some of these roles, and we’re committed to changing that.

If you’re reading this and wondering if an apprenticeship is right for you, here’s the answer: it is.

Apprenticeships are for anyone with curiosity, drive, and a willingness to learn. If that sounds like you, we’d love to see you apply.

At Scottish Water, you’ll find a supportive network of women and men who’ve got your back. Whether you’re out in the field, in the lab, or in the office, you’ll be part of a team that’s here to help you grow, succeed, and feel like you belong - because you do.

The not-so-small print

We’re accepting applications until midnight on Sunday 22 March 2026.

There will be some fun (no, honestly!) online assessment activity in April. Interviews will happen during May and June. And we’re aiming to get all our new apprentices started in August.

About the Role

As a Server Engineer the primary focus of this role will be to provide 3rd line operational support within our IT - Platforms Infrastructure Team. You will manage and maintain the day-to-day operations of backend IT systems, as well as implementing new technologies and systems. You will work in a dynamic environment, handling both Business as Usual ( BAU ) and project-based tasks.

This role reports to the Infrastructure Team Leader. Hours of work are 9:00 am - 5:30 pm, Monday to Friday, with requirements to work the On Call rota on a rotating basis. Additional overtime outside core hours and at weekends for system maintenance and other out of hours work will be required.

Main Responsibilities:

• Monitor, manage, and proactively optimise all servers and infrastructure applications to ensure top-tier performance and availability.
• Oversee and support VMware infrastructure, ensuring seamless operation and efficiency.
• Ensure the effective management and maintenance of SAN infrastructure to ensure reliable and effective data storage solutions.
• Provide expert support for cloud-based solutions, ensuring smooth and efficient integration as well as effective support.
• Develop and implement automation scripts and tools, taking part in automation initiatives to enhance server management and streamline maintenance tasks.
• Create, update, and review infrastructure documentation in accordance with Ashurst standards, ensuring clarity and precision.
• Adhere strictly to IT processes and procedures, especially regarding Change Control, Privileged Access Management, and system security, ensuring full compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
• Resolve all logged incidents and service requests promptly, and support major incident activities, as well as problem, change, and configuration management processes.
• Collaborate with the Service Delivery team to manage escalations and resolve tickets effectively, ensuring high-quality service delivery.
• Participate in operational rotas to maintain environmental stability and proactively identify and address potential issues.
• Engage with vendors to provide support and guidance, enhancing service delivery and resolving technical challenges.
• Work closely with the global IT - Platforms Infrastructure Team to deliver seamless support across different regions and time zones to our user community.

Skills and experience

• Extensive experience with Microsoft Back Office products
• Proficiency in Microsoft Active Directory 2016 and newer as well as familiarity with Entra ID.
• Experience with Windows Server versions 2016 - 2022
• Knowledge of Microsoft clustering technology
• Scripting skills with a focus on automating and streamlining server management processes. (Powershell, Working with APIs, etc)
• Expertise in virtualisation technologies, particularly VMware •Experience with SAN Storage solutions. (DellEMC, HPE, vSAN)
• Azure and M365 experience, particularly with EntraID and cloud adoption.
• Experience with configuring, supporting and optimising ADFS and SSO technologies as well as migration to Entra ID.
• Understanding of network fundamentals and protocols
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills within a cross-functional team.
• Experience working in agile environments
• Familiarity with ITIL principles and frameworks, experience with best practice adherence.
• Experience working within security best practices and compliance requirements
• Experience working within strict change control processes

Desirable skills and experience

• Experience with automated deployment tools (e.g., SCCM, Intune)
• Experience with scripting and automation tools beyond PowerShell (e.g., Python, IaC )
• Experience with monitoring and performance tuning tools (e.g., PRTG , SolarWinds)
• Knowledge of IT governance and compliance frameworks (e.g., GDPR, Cyber Essentials)
• Familiarity with incident response and disaster recovery planning Understanding of vulnerability management with experience in remediation and risk management

Networking Engineering Manager | Hertfordshire | £65,000 - £75,000
Our client is pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for an experienced Network Engineering Manager to collaborate closely with their Project Management and Engineering teams. This role provides the chance to work with cutting-edge technologies, influence system design, and deliver high-quality solutions to exacting standards.
You must be an excellent communicator with strong client-facing skills, supported by extensive network engineering experience. A high level of expertise in wireless networks, fibre optics, and telecommunications systems is essential. While the company is based in Hertfordshire, this is a field-based role that will also require international travel.
Key Skills and Experience:
Certifications
+CCNA essential+CCNP desirable (or equivalent practical experience)
Core Networking
+Proven experience designing and delivering end-to-end network solutions+Strong understanding of VLANs, trunking, STP fundamentals, DHCP/DNS, and core routing concepts+Experience with OSPF preferred; BGP knowledge is an advantage
Wireless
+Experience deploying and managing enterprise-grade Wi-Fi solutions (controller-based or equivalent)+Competent in Wi-Fi site surveys, coverage analysis, and heatmap reporting (Ekahau or equivalent tools)
Security / Firewalls
+Hands-on experience configuring and deploying firewalls, including Cisco, Fortinet, Check Point, Sophos, WatchGuard, and Palo Alto+Strong security fundamentals, including network segmentation (owner/guest/crew/IoT), secure remote access and VPNs, and ACL configuration
WAN / Connectivity (Yacht-Relevant)
+Experience with multi-WAN and SD-WAN-style solutions, including traffic path selection and optimisation+Familiarity with platforms such as Peplink, Celerway, Kerio, Sophos, Cisco, and Kognitive Networks
Hands-on Commissioning
+Strong fault-finding and system commissioning skills are essential
This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of complex, high-profile network projects while working with cutting-edge technologies in a dynamic, international environment. If you are passionate about delivering exceptional solutions and enjoy working closely with clients, we would love to hear from you.

An outstanding opportunity has arisen for a Platform Engineer to join a distinguished international law firm in London where you will assume a pivotal role in shaping the firm's cloud infrastructure and automation strategies. PLATFORM ENGINEER Salary: Competitive and based on experienceLocation: London What you'll do: You will play an integral role in embedding essential tools such as ServiceNow into core operational processes whilst ensuring all cloud-based systems adhere rigorously to security protocols. By meticulously documenting best practices and providing mentorship to peers, you will contribute significantly to a culture of knowledge sharing and perpetual enhancement. Your expertise will also be sought as an escalation point for resolving complex technical matters. Success in this appointment is defined not only by the delivery of resilient solutions but also by your capacity to foster trusted relationships across departments-ensuring the organisation remains at the vanguard of technological progress whilst upholding its enduring commitment to inclusivity and collective endeavour. What you bring: You bring substantial hands-on experience automating intricate IT infrastructures using contemporary tools such as Terraform across both public and private clouds. Your familiarity with CI/CD pipelines ensures seamless integration between development functions and operational teams. You are adept at scripting-whether employing Bash on Linux or PowerShell on Windows-and have successfully navigated complex global environments where effective communication is paramount. With meticulous attention to detail and steadfast dedication to process refinement, you deliver secure solutions aligned with prevailing industry standards. Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

Location:Ipswich

Duration:3 months contract

Join the team responsible for designing and building the UK’s largest Public Wi-Fi network and a highly resilient IoT ecosystem. We are looking for an experienced Network Designer who thrives in a DevOps culture, managing everything from initial concept to full-scale deployment.

The Role

You will maintain a mission-critical core network while designing bespoke solutions to meet evolving customer requirements. This role is ideal for a self-starter who enjoys high-level design as much as hands-on implementation and operational support.

Key Responsibilities

• Design & Development: Build and maintain robust network solutions, including migrating legacy designs to modern, high-performance hardware.
• End-to-End Lifecycle: Work closely with product teams to take developments from the conceptual phase through to live operation.
• Security & Optimization: Deploy critical upgrades and fixes to ensure network security and peak resilience.
• Operational Support: Collaborate with the team to monitor service availability and resolve in-life technical issues.
• Deployment: Plan and execute platform changes (occasional overnight work required to support test teams).

Technical Environment

We utilize a wide range of technologies to deliver world-beating customer experiences:

• Connectivity: IPSec over Mobile/Broadband and Wi-Fi Access Points.
• Hardware: Hardened customer routers, switching, and routing.
• Infrastructure: Load balancing and firewalls.
• Methodology: DevOps model for integrated build and support.

Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Preston Full-time Permanent

Our business has grown year on year, we have a passion to continue growing the business and re-invest profits into refreshing our product range and improving infrastructure and we are looking for a 1st & 2nd Line Support Technician.

The Responsibilities

• To provide 1 st & 2 nd line support to users for all PC hardware, software and associated peripherals. This includes escalating internally or redirecting support requests to the software / hardware supplier where necessary.
• To manage and resolve support calls on the IT Helpdesk and document their outcome to facilitate the resolution of common queries, including pro-actively providing information to users on the progress of outstanding support calls and ensuring messages are passed on to the relevant people.
• Maintaining the IT Departments technical documentation, guidelines and procedures to ensure they are up to date.
• To deploy and maintain PCs and associated peripherals including the redeployment of existing equipment to agreed standards, by performing upgrades, new installations and carrying out routine procedures.
• To create user accounts for new starters on AD, Email systems and ERP systems
• Complete daily checklist to identify any issues early. Any issues discovered need to be resolved as per SLA’s.
• To install and configure operating systems and other software to agreed standards.
• Assist in the compilation and maintenance of an accurate inventory of hardware and software.
• To provide at all times, a professional, courteous and rapid response to individual users.

About You

• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage own workload and prioritise jobs appropriately.
• Ability to research unfamiliar topics and to keep knowledge up to date with current technology.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• Good communication skills, even when under pressure.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to follow established IT policies and procedures.
• Willingness to develop role as business grows.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage own workload and prioritise jobs appropriately.
• Ability to research unfamiliar topics and to keep knowledge up to date with current technology.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• Good communication skills, even when under pressure.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to follow established IT policies and procedures.
• Willingness to develop role as business grows.

A recent working knowledge will be required of:

• Microsoft Windows Server
• Active Directory
• Office 365
• Microsoft Windows 11/10
• iOS
• PC/laptop hardware
• Multifunction, plotter, laser and label printers
• Server/storage hardware
• Virtualisation technology
• Networking - switches, routers, wireless and VPN
• IP Telephony

What’s in it for you?

• £28,000 - £30,000
• 25 days holidays plus bank holidays
• Monday - Friday 08.30am - 5pm
• Free on site parking
• Pension scheme
• Cycle to scheme work, gym onsite
• Hardship fund
• Simply Health Plan - which gives costs towards opticians, dentist, physiotherapy etc

Not ready to apply?

If you’re looking for some more information, then please give us a call

Speak to Amy Hutcheson

Principal Consultant T:E:

Excellent Salary + on call bonus + Training + Progression + Great Benefits
Dublin, Ireland

Are you a support engineer, with a background in IT / Infrastructure / CCTV, looking to join a leading company, where you will enjoy a varied and technical role with specialist training and progression?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established business, where you will work with a specialist team of support engineers and play a crucial role within the organisation.

The company are a leading operations business, working with companies across the world to offer innovative solutions. Due to growth, they are looking to add a workshop team leader to their growing team.

In this role you will offer onsite / remote technical IT support but will also be involved with the companies CCTV systems and network infrastructure.

The Role:

• Support / Infrastructure Engineer
• Onsite and remote IT support
• Maintain and improve network infrastructure
• Training on CCTV systems

The Person:

• IT support background
• Experience with IT infrastructure
• Knowledge of CCTV systems desirable
• Full driving license

Reference Number: (phone number removed)

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

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

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

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

Data Cabling Engineers - UK Wide Roll Out
Senior and Junior Positions Available
Position Overview
We are seeking experienced Data Cabling Engineers for a major UK-wide infrastructure roll out project. This is an excellent opportunity for both senior engineers and junior engineers to work on large-scale telecommunications installations across multiple locations throughout the United Kingdom.

Available Positions
Senior Data Cabling Engineer
Rate: £200 - £250 per night Experience Level: 5+ years in data cabling and telecommunications

Junior Data Cabling Engineer
Rate: £150 - £180 per night Experience Level: 1-4 years in data cabling and telecommunications

Key Requirements
Essential Requirements

• Own Vehicle: Must have reliable transport suitable for carrying tools and equipment
• Own Tools: Complete professional toolkit for data cabling work
• UK Wide Travel: Willingness to travel throughout the UK as project demands
• Accommodation: Arrange own accommodation as needed
• Valid UK Driving Licence: Essential for travel between sites

Technical Skills Required
Senior Engineer

• Extensive experience in Cat5e, Cat6, and Cat6a installations
• Advanced knowledge of structured cabling standards (BS EN 50173, ISO/IEC 11801)
• Experience with cable management systems and containment
• Proficiency in testing and certification using Fluke or similar test equipment
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
• Leadership and mentoring capabilities for junior team members
• Problem-solving and troubleshooting complex installations

Junior Engineer

• Solid foundation in data cabling installation techniques
• Experience with Cat5e, Cat6, and Cat6a cable installations
• Basic understanding of structured cabling principles
• Familiarity with cable termination and testing procedures
• Ability to work under supervision and follow detailed instructions
• Willingness to learn and develop advanced skills

General Requirements

• Health & Safety: CSCS card or equivalent safety certification preferred
• Working at Height: Comfortable working on ladders, in ceiling voids, and raised floors
• Physical Demands: Able to lift equipment and work in confined spaces
• Professional Approach: Excellent timekeeping, communication, and customer service skills
• Flexible Schedule: Available for extended periods away from home base

Project Details

• Duration: Long-term contract with potential for extension
• Locations: Various sites across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland
• Project Type: Large-scale commercial data infrastructure installations
• Working Hours: Night work
• Team Structure: Mixed teams of senior and junior engineers

What We Provide

• Competitive nightly rates
• Ongoing technical training opportunities
• Career progression pathways
• Regular work with established client base

Application Requirements
Please provide:

• Detailed CV highlighting relevant cabling experience
• List of professional qualifications and certifications
• Details of vehicle and tool inventory
• References from previous cabling projects
• Availability and preferred working regions

Next Steps
Successful candidates will be contacted for initial phone screening followed by technical assessment. Start dates are flexible based on current project requirements and candidate availability.

A leading UK financial services organisation is looking for a Cloud Platform DevOps Engineer specialising in Google Cloud Platform networking to join a highly skilled engineering team working on a large-scale cloud transformation programme.

You’ll play a key role in building and maintaining secure, automated cloud networking infrastructure that enables development teams to deliver modern, scalable applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and manage enterprise-scale GCP networking infrastructure
• Build and maintain Infrastructure as Code using Terraform
• Support secure, reliable networking across cloud and hybrid environments
• Troubleshoot complex networking issues and improve platform reliability
• Collaborate with engineers and architects to deliver scalable solutions

Key Skills

• Strong hands-on experience with GCP networking (VPC, Load Balancers, DNS, Firewalls, Cloud Interconnect, VPC Peering)
• Terraform / Infrastructure as Code
• DevOps tooling such as Git, GitHub or Terraform Cloud
• Experience working in enterprise cloud environments

Desirable

• Hybrid cloud networking experience
• Python or Bash automation
• Monitoring tools such as Google Cloud Monitoring or Dynatrace
• GCP certifications

For this role, you’ll receive a very competitive benefits package including non-contributory pension, discretionery bonus and a comprehensive holiday package. The role requires 2 days onsite a week and can be based from Edinburgh, Leeds, Manchester, Bristol or Halifax.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a major cloud engineering programme and help shape the next generation of cloud infrastructure.

Senior Network Infrastructure Engineer - Defence Programme Location: Caerphilly (with travel to client / Ministry of Defence sites as required)Clearance: SC (must hold or be eligible); DV highly desirableSalary: 75,000 + Bonus + Comprehensive Benefits PackageAbout the RoleA major Defence programme is seeking a highly skilled Senior Network Infrastructure Engineer to lead the design, implementation and ongoing support of secure, resilient, multi?domain network services. You will work across datacentre networks, secure LAN/WAN, SDN?enabled virtualised environments, and deployed operational sites - ensuring high availability, compliance and adaptability in a mission?critical environment.Key Responsibilities Lead the design, configuration and support of secure multi?site LAN/WAN/SDN infrastructure. Configure and optimise enterprise switching platforms (e.g., Cubic M3X S8G / S24G, Cisco ESS3300?based). Implement routing protocols including BGP, MPLS, VPLS, and HA technologies. Configure firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS and boundary protection systems. Support virtualised routing and SD?WAN technologies (Cisco Catalyst 8000V). Act as senior escalation point for complex incidents. Ensure compliance with MOD security standards and Secure by Design principles. Maintain documentation, diagrams and CMDB records. Support accreditation processes (IT Health Checks, CCVAs). Contribute to network automation (Python, Ansible, PowerShell). Identify opportunities for architectural improvement.Essential Experience Extensive multi?site LAN/WAN experience. Advanced configuration skills on Cisco and Cubic platforms. Deep knowledge of BGP, MPLS, VPLS and segmentation. High?availability technologies (HSRP/VRRP equivalents). DNS, DHCP, NAT, IP planning. Experience in secure or Defence?oriented environments. ITIL?based service management.Desirable Experience VMware NSX and SDN, SD?WAN and virtualised routing, VoIP, QoS, SIEM/log analysis tools. Knowledge of JSP, ISO 27001, NIST. Experience leading technical projects. Existing SC/DV clearance.Qualifications Cisco CCNP (required); CCIE desirable. ITIL v4 Foundation or above. Degree in Computer Science, Network Engineering or equivalent experience.Personal Qualities Strong communicator. Analytical problem?solver. Able to mentor and lead. Customer centric and proactive.If you are a Senior Network Infrastructure Engineer with experience working in or with the Defence sector and looking for an exciting new challenge, please send your CV to me today.

Senior Infrastructure & Directory Services Engineer - Defence ProgrammeLocation: Caerphilly (with travel to Defence/Ministry of Defence sites as required)Clearance: SC (must hold or be eligible); DV highly desirablePackage: £65,000 + Bonus + comprehensive benefitsWorking Pattern: Hybrid (Mon & Fri optional WFH)This is a fantastic opportunity for you, a Senior infrastructure and Director Services Engineer - or similar, to join a long?established, financially robust technology provider with comprehensive experience delivering secure IT solutions across the UK public sector.The OpportunityA major Defence customer is undertaking an extensive programme to build a secure, on?premise, multi?domain virtualised infrastructure that underpins mission?critical and operational capabilities. As a Senior Infrastructure & Directory Services Engineer, you will design, implement, and support enterprise services across several secure domains - including Active Directory, identity services, Windows Server, DNS/DHCP, PKI, authentication platforms, and related Microsoft ecosystem components.Key Responsibilities- Architect, manage, and maintain multi?site Active Directory environments- Administer DNS, DHCP, and PKI in secure operational environments- Design and enforce Group Policy Objects (GPOs)- Manage Web Application Proxy (WAP), RDS, and federation services- Ensure alignment with MOD security standards- Participate in design reviews and Change Advisory Boards (CAB)- Work closely with security, cloud, networking, Linux, and virtualisation teams- Monitor performance using Splunk, event logging, and PowerShell automation- Automate tasks using PowerShell (essential) or Ansible (desirable)Essential Skills & Experience- Multi?site Active Directory support- Windows Server, DNS, DHCP- GPO design and troubleshooting- PKI and certificate services- Web Application Proxy & RDS- Strong PowerShell scripting- Working in a Defence or Government environmentDesirable Skills- Defence sector experience- VMware vSphere, vCenter, ESXi; awareness of NSX?T- SIEM/monitoring experience- Ansible or other automation tools- Linux/Unix integration with AD- Secure WAN technologies (BGP/MPLS/VPN)- Existing SC/DV clearanceQualifications- Microsoft Identity & Access Administrator (or equivalent)- ITIL v4 Foundation or higher- Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experiencePersonal Attributes- Customer?focused and committed to service excellence- Strong ownership and reliability- Willingness to challenge established practices- Driven, proactive, and collaborativeIf you are a Senior Infrastructure and Director Services Engineer or similar, with a background in Defence, then please send your CV to me today as this will go quickly.