RM IT Team Leader Shift-Based | Site-Based | Days & Nights We are excited to be recruiting for an RM IT Team Leader on behalf of a global leader in engineering and automation, based in Milton Keynes. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced IT professional to step into a leadership role within a highly automated, fast-paced warehouse environment—where system uptime and performance are critical to success. Why Join? Our client offers a strong benefits package and excellent career progression opportunities, including: \* 25 days holiday + bank holidays \* Company pension scheme \* Career development and progression pathways \* Cycle to Work Scheme \* Opportunity to work with cutting-edge automation technology \* A dynamic, shift-based environment where no two days are the same About the Role As RM IT Team Leader, you will be responsible for leading the on-site IT team during your shift, acting as the key escalation point for the client and ensuring seamless system performance. You will: \* Lead, support, and coordinate the IT team on shift \* Act as the main escalation point between the client and internal teams \* Ensure effective shift handovers to maintain operational continuity \* Troubleshoot and resolve issues across Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and Material Flow Systems (MFS) \* Monitor server availability and carry out system updates \* Design and execute test scenarios to identify system issues \* Analyse operational data and reports to drive continuous improvement \* Maintain and update helpdesk ticketing systems \* Create documentation, user guides, and training materials \* Deliver training to internal teams and customers \* Support wider IT and software development projects where required What We’re Looking For \* BSc / HND / HNC in Computer Science, IT Engineering, or similar \* Experience with SQL databases (Oracle preferred) \* Strong Linux CLI and shell scripting experience \* Knowledge of Java or other object-oriented programming languages \* Proven experience in a technical support or systems environment \* Strong leadership and problem-solving skills \* Excellent communication skills, with the ability to manage high-impact situations \* Ability to analyse technical data and implement solutions effectively Working Pattern \* 28-day rotating shift pattern \* 12-hour day shifts (06:00 – 18:00) and night shifts \* Site-based role within a warehouse automation environment \* UK travel required, with occasional international travel About Us: Wills Consultants is an independent recruitment consultancy specialising in engineering, finance and office professionals. Wills Consultants has an extensive client base that ranges from the thriving SME sector through to national and international PLCs

IT Support / Infrastructure Engineer £33,000 + £5k on call bonus + Training + Progression + Great BenefitsLiverpool, Merseyside (Commutable from:Birkenhead, ST Helens, Warrington, Ellesmere port, Skelmersdale)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 Uk driving license

Reference Number: 272343To 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.

We’re working with a forward-thinking technology company looking to hire a Graduate / Junior Software Engineer to join their growing team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone early in their career to gain hands-on experience across a modern infrastructure stack, working on systems that are scalable, secure, and highly available.
This is a hybrid role with the requirement to be in the London office 2 days per week. Our client offers good salaries and a comprehensive benefits package.

The Role
You’ll support the reliability and performance of core systems, with responsibilities including:

• Automating and improving DevOps workflows
• Monitoring systems and responding to incidents
• Troubleshooting infrastructure issues and performing root cause analysis
• Supporting secure, scalable deployments
• Collaborating with developers to enhance the deployment process
• Documenting systems and processes

About You

• Strong academic background (Computer Science or similar preferred) - Ideally from Russell Group University
• Experience with Python or another object-oriented language
• Good Linux/UNIX knowledge and interest in infrastructure
• Curious, proactive, and a strong problem solver
• Able to work both independently and as part of a team

Tech Stack
Ubuntu, Python, Ansible, Docker, Kubernetes, Kafka, LXC/LXD, Grafana, Prometheus

Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

I’m excited to be recruiting for a leading European manufacturing company based in Telford. This role has become available due to retirement, offering a rare chance to step into a key leadership position. As Engineering Manager, you’ll have full autonomy to shape the engineering function, drive projects, and implement innovative solutions. It’s a role that rewards initiative, strategic thinking, and leadership. My client values its people and offers an environment where you can make a real impact, working alongside talented engineering teams in a collaborative and forward-thinking culture. If you’re an experienced Engineering Manager looking for a new, fresh and exciting challenge, read on. Engineering Manager Benefits: \* Salary £60,000. \* Life Assurance. \* Critical Illness Cover. \* 25 days holiday + banks (rising with service). \* 10% pension. \* Cycle to work schemes. Engineering Manager Duties include: \* Manage the maintenance and reliability teams. \* Engineering team co-ordination. \* Continuous improvement and Operational Improvements. \* Budget and Asset Management. \* Health and Safety compliance. \* Facilities management. \* Supplier and contract management. \* Involvement in major breakdowns. Engineering Manager Requirements include: \* HND or HNC in Engineering Discipline. \* Apprentice trained (NVQ Level 3, BTEC Level 3). \* Multi-Skilled. \* Experience managing multi-skilled engineering teams. \* Lean manufacturing experience. \* SAP experience. \* Strong leadership qualities. \* Proven technical abilities. Please apply find out more about this fantastic role. This Engineering Manager position is commutable from: Shifnal, Ironbridge, Doseley, Codsall, Telford, Newport, Shrewsbury, Market Drayton, Wolverhampton, and surrounding areas. Please Note: Candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK. Our aim is to help you secure the best possible future for yourself & this is a totally FREE service to all our Candidates. If you believe that your skills and experience match what we are looking for please call me or APPLY and I will be in touch. Should you want to learn more about any of our MAINTENANCE, RELIABILITY & SERVICE ENGINEERING vacancies, or should you just want to discuss your particular needs, then please do not hesitate to contact me to have an informal, confidential chat. Probe Technical Recruitment, providing Maintenance, Reliability & Service Engineering Recruitment Support since 1994

IT Support SpecialistMeriden, West MidlandsPermanentUp to £31,000 pa (depending on experience)Full time, Monday to Friday - office basedBenefits of the IT Support Specialist role: 33 days holiday including bank holidays, pension scheme and free on-site parking.Please note this is an office-based IT Support Specialist role in Meriden with no option to work from home.Are you an IT Support Specialist who enjoys getting stuck into more complex IT issues and figuring out the root cause? If you like solving problems properly rather than applying quick fixes, this could be a great next step.Pertemps, the UK’s largest independent recruitment agency, is looking for a confident and proactive IT Support Specialist to join their IT team. This is a great opportunity for an IT Support Specialist who wants to take ownership of more complex support issues while helping to improve overall service and support the wider team.What you’ll be doing as an IT Support Specialist:

• Handling escalated incidents that require deeper investigation and technical troubleshooting
• Diagnosing root causes of issues across systems, applications and user environments
• Supporting business systems, including CRM platforms and internal applications
• Troubleshooting cloud-based services including Microsoft 365, access and identity issues
• Managing vendor and third-party support cases through to resolution
• Supporting major incidents and ensuring clear communication throughout
• Identifying trends in repeat issues and helping reduce recurring problems
• Creating and improving knowledge base articles and troubleshooting guides
• Supporting system rollouts, upgrades and changes across the business
• Coaching and supporting Support Desk Analysts with technical queries and best practice
• Ensuring all tickets are well documented with clear resolution details

What we’re looking for:

• Previous experience working as an IT Support Specialist, or in a strong second-line / senior support role
• Experience handling complex or escalated IT issues
• Strong troubleshooting skills with a methodical approach to identifying root causes
• Good understanding of Microsoft 365, cloud services and user access management
• Experience supporting business systems such as CRM platforms
• Familiarity with ITIL processes and working in a structured service desk environment
• Experience working with third-party vendors or external support teams
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical issues clearly
• Experience supporting or mentoring junior team members
• Good documentation skills and attention to detail

It would be a bonus if you have:

• ITIL certification
• Experience with cloud infrastructure or automation tools
• Exposure to reporting, data analysis or SQL

If you’re an IT Support Specialist who enjoys solving more complex problems and wants a role where you can make a real impact on service quality and team development, this could be a great opportunity. Apply today!

We are seeking an experienced Field Quality Engineer (M&E) to lead and manage quality assurance and quality control activities across mechanical and electrical packages on complex construction projects.The primary objective of this role is to minimise defects, rework, and commissioning delays, while ensuring full compliance with specifications, standards, and regulatory requirements, ultimately driving client satisfaction and asset reliability. Operating with a high level of autonomy, you will oversee quality across the full project lifecycle from design and installation through to testing, commissioning and handover. Key Responsibilities M&E Quality Management & Compliance \* Implement and manage the Project Quality Plan, Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) and quality procedures \* Ensure compliance with technical specifications, drawings and statutory regulations \* Oversee quality across mechanical, electrical, BMS, ICT and specialist systems \* Enforce adherence to industry standards (e.g. BS, EN, IEC, CIBSE, ASHRAE, HTM) \* Lead quality audits (internal, subcontractor and client) and ensure timely close-out \* Stop works where quality risks or non-conformances are identified Non-Conformance & Corrective Action \* Identify, raise and manage NCRs, defects and quality issues \* Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective/preventative actions \* Monitor trends in defects, rework and failed inspections \* Ensure all issues are resolved without impacting commissioning or handover milestones Materials, Equipment & Supply Chain Quality \* Inspect and approve incoming M&E materials, plant and equipment prior to installation \* Verify compliance with approved submittals, datasheets and certifications \* Manage subcontractor and supplier quality performance, including KPIs \* Coordinate FATs, SATs, and specialist inspections \* Support resolution of supplier non-conformance, warranty and cost recovery issues Testing, Commissioning & Handover \* Ensure all inspection, testing, and commissioning activities are planned, witnessed, and recorded \* Verify commissioning documentation, certification, and test results \* Support system readiness reviews, IST and client witnessing \* Ensure accurate and complete O&M manuals and handover documentation Performance Monitoring & Reporting \* Track and report on key quality KPIs (defects, NCRs, rework, right-first-time metrics) \* Produce reports for project teams, senior management and clients \* Present quality performance, risks and improvement plans in project meetings Continuous Improvement & Technical Support \* Promote best practice and right-first-time installation \* Support design reviews, technical queries (TQs) and change management \* Drive process improvements and implement lessons learned across projects Skills & Competencies \* Strong knowledge of M&E construction quality systems and inspection processes \* Excellent problem-solving and root cause analysis skills \* Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and commissioning data

Position: IMS Core Engineer

Location: Reading and customer offices as required

Salary: On Application

Duration: Ongoing

Hours: Monday–Friday, 9am–5:30pm

Overview of an IMS Core Engineer

As an IMS Core Engineer, you’ll be part of a specialist technical team responsible for testing, validating, and supporting mission critical communication solutions. This role is key to ensuring the performance, availability, and reliability of IMS Core services across Core, RAN, and Application layers. You’ll work closely with test, support, and delivery teams to ensure systems meet customer expectations, contractual milestones, and service level agreements.

Responsibilities of an IMS Core Engineer

• Provide technical expertise in IMS Core and MCX, supporting the definition and execution of test strategies for all network elements and software releases.

• Define and execute Functional, Performance, Accessibility, and Compatibility testing to agreed project timelines.

• Perform end-to-end testing, deep dive analysis, and root cause investigation across LTE and TETRA networks.

• Execute software upgrades, regression testing, and lifecycle testing on VNF-based Core nodes deployed on VMware architecture.

• Track test progress, manage defects, and maintain detailed test execution reports and performance logs.

• Support integration and client testing environments, providing technical analysis, logs, and feedback to internal teams and third parties.

Key Competencies of an IMS Core Engineer

• Strong background in IMS Core technologies, particularly IMS Voice, Video, and Data services.

• Hands-on experience with IMS and VoLTE architecture, interfaces, and protocols.

• Proficiency with LTE testing and analysis tools including Wireshark, SIP/RTP/RTCP/Diameter tracing, IXIA, Viavi, Spirent, XCAL, QXDM, Jira, Logcat, and Putty.

• Experience with VNF architecture deployments and software lifecycle testing on VMware platforms.

• In-depth knowledge of 3GPP specifications and Mission Critical features.

• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.

• Degree in Computer Science, Electronics, Telecommunications, or equivalent professional experience.

• Flexibility to support on-call working and travel to customer locations as required.

Benefits:

• Generous holiday entitlement, plus additional birthday leave and bank holidays.
• Staff sales discount, Reward Plus shopping discount, and volunteering days.
• Government pension auto-enrolment and pension contribution from 12 weeks.
• Subsidized staff restaurant, onsite parking, and free shuttle bus service (from Weybridge & Woking Station)

Due to the large volume of applications we receive for each position we will only be able to respond to applications received with the relevant skills. Should you not hear from us within a week, unfortunately on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.

March Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and complies with all relevant UK legislation. Please note that by applying for this vacancy you accept March Recruitment’s Privacy Policy and GDPR Policy which can be found on our website and therefore give us consent to contact you.

Consultant – Charlie Shepherd

Role: Senior Site Engineer

Salary: £60,000/£65,000 + Package

Location: Yorkshire

We are seeking a Senior Site Engineer to enhance our clients Site/Setting Out team across their high value projects in the Yorkshire region.

This is an exciting time to join our client due to a planned departmental expansion.

The successful candidate will report to the Operations Director and be an integral part of the management team working on the delivery of key projects throughout the Yorkshire region This role will be wide-ranging and varied with the opportunity to gain valuable experience and grow within the department.

Responsibilities

• Provision of setting out and dimensional checking of the works using total stations / robotics and levelling equipment
• Maintaining as built drawings of the works as the project build progresses
• Responsible for following and implementing McLaughlin and Harvey procedures, inspections and forms
• Ensure activities are undertaken in compliance with McLaughlin and Harvey SHEQ policies and procedures
• Ensure subcontractors, designers, clients, staff and visitors are inducted and approved risk assessments and method statements (RAMS) are in place
• Ensure drawings, specifications and other contract documents are kept up to date
• With the assistance of the site agent, develop short term look ahead programmes in collaboration with the supply chain
• Produce weekly / monthly progress reports, as appropriate

For further information, please call Ryan Hayes @ Fawkes & Reece

Cloud Engineer/Platform Engineer x6

UK Wide

£55,000 - £90,000 + perm benefits

Successful applications will need to hold current SC Clearance

We are seeking experienced Cloud Engineers to join a collaborative platform engineering team delivering secure, scalable cloud services to UK-based customers. These roles blends hands-on project delivery with ongoing platform development, offering the opportunity to deepen your expertise in cloud, DevOps, and infrastructure automation. You will work in a supportive, agile environment alongside skilled engineers focused on building reliable, modern cloud platforms.

Key responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain cloud platforms with a strong emphasis on automation, reuse, standardisation, and blueprints
• Take a code-first approach, reducing reliance on manual configuration
• Deliver cloud engineering outcomes through agile-style sprints, aligned to customer needs
• Contribute to both project delivery and foundational platform improvement
• Collaborate closely with other engineers to continuously improve platform capability and reliability
• Maintain and enhance cloud environments in line with security and compliance requirements
• Actively develop your technical skills through training, certifications, and hands-on experience

Skills and experience

• Proven experience in cloud or platform engineering roles
• Strong hands-on experience with Azure and/or AWS
• Experience using Infrastructure as Code tools (eg Terraform)
• Proficiency with version control systems such as GitHub
• Experience building or maintaining CI/CD pipelines
• Practical knowledge of Kubernetes and container-based platforms
• Familiarity with configuration management tools such as Ansible
• Experience working in Agile delivery environments
• Background in infrastructure and networking (desirable but not essential)

Your new companyWe are delighted to be partnering with a Norwich based manufacturer who are seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to join the team and contribute to the continued success of the business following recent significant capital investment.Your new role Reporting to the Plant Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for leading and implementing the site’s maintenance strategy for both planned and preventative maintenance. They will line manage the Engineering Team, providing technical leadership and supporting skills’ development/knowledge within the team. Through collaboration with their direct team, the post holder will establish and maintain a high-performing team achieving both maximum labour efficiency and enabling productivity output while ensuring the team work to the highest standards of safety and quality.You will drive a culture of health and safety within the plant by acting as a role model, ensuring that risk assessments and safe systems of work in your area of responsibility are up-to-date.

• Provide technical leadership for all capital expenditure and projects, including undertaking preliminary studies to establish the likely cost of engineering projects and the subsequent planning, organising and management of such projects.
• Full people management responsibility for the site-based Engineering Team.
• Ensure effective communication processes are in place to keep employees up to date with business performance and to ensure opportunities for giving and receiving feedback.

What you’ll need to succeedYou will have proven experience as an engineering manager with a manufacturing background. You will have practical knowledge gained in electrical and mechanical maintenance engineering in order to support your team’s development. A strong understanding of health and safety in the workplace supported by relevant qualifications, experience in capital expenditure projects from concept to delivery, including contractor management and producing permits to work where appropriate.What you’ll get in returnSalary depending on experience, annual performance-related bonus, enhanced pension, 25+8 holiday with option for holiday buy scheme, 4 x death in service, cycle to work scheme.What you need to do nowIf you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn’t quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C’s, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

No London Work

Alecto Recruitment is working closely with our client who are a superb independent specialist within the building management systems sector.

They have been established for 25 years. They have s superb team and great client base. Due to their continued growth, they are looking for a BMS Engineer.

Salary & Benefits:

• £50,000 - £55,000
• DTD Pay
• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
• Car or Van
• Pension scheme
• Investment into ongoing training and development.

The Role;

• As a BMS Engineer, the role will cover mainly areas such as Cambridge, Norfolk and Peterborough. No London work within this position.
• The role will be to undertake PPM works and diagnostics on building control systems
• Carry out small repairs and remedial works
• Provide routine inspections of BMS equipment to ensure optimal performance and reliability
• Be involved in some small project / upgrade works when necessary

Requirements:

• We are seeking an experienced BMS Engineer
• Ideally you will have good experience working on systems such as Trend, Trend IQ & Schneider systems
• Proven ability around diagnostics and be able to identify and resolve technical problems
• A good understanding of mechanical plant and HVAC Plant
• Any experience on systems such as: Tridium, Schneider, Delta etc would be an advantage

This is a brilliant opportunity that joins a leading business and team in a company who can provide on-going training and development

INDBMS

Business: The ReFood AD plants operate as integrated recycling units, processing a variety of food wastes to produce renewable energy, heat and ReGrow, a nutrient-rich fertiliser for local farms. The plants also recycle the food waste packaging. The plants provide an environmentally sustainable solution for all waste producers looking for a safe method of diverting food waste from landfill.

The Position:

An exciting opening has arisen for a suitably qualified Multi-Skilled Maintenance Shift Engineer to join the team at ReFood’s third state of the art Anaerobic Digestion and Cat 3 transfer station in Dagenham. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to join an established and growing company, that is committed to helping conserve natural resources and protect the environment. In return we will offer you the opportunity to develop your existing skillset and fulfil your potential.

The ideal candidate will be a safety conscious individual with the ability to adapt to changing circumstances.

This is a full-time permanent position working 12-hours shifts on a 4 on 4 off basis (days and nights, including weekends).

As a Maintenance Shift Engineer your duties and responsibilities will vary based on the Company’s requirements but will include:

• Risk assessing all jobs before work begins.
• Undertaking planned preventative maintenance and lubrication schedule on plant assets such as: pumps, motors, gearboxes, and valves
• Completion of reactive tasks as per defect list, obtain readings from various on-site meters and completion of relevant check sheets.
• Assisting with contractor and third-party asset services and general housekeeping.
• Complete all logs and job sheets as required.
• Actively participate in projects, continuous improvement, and modern manufacturing principals.
• Be expected to adhere to all Site and Saria Group Health and Safety Regulations and required to attend Health and Safety, Fire and Welfare Training both on and off site.
• To install and maintain equipment ensuring minimum interruptions to production.
• To assist in any other duties and ad hoc projects as and when required.
• Undertaking any other duties reasonably requested by the ReFood Management Team.

Requirements:

• Hold a recognised apprenticeship.
• Hold a minimum CGLI or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering.
• Engineering experience (this would be advantageous if this was in the AD industry).
• Experienced in working with and applying isolations and isolation systems LOTO (Mechanical and Electrical).
• Dual skilled mechanical / electrical is desirable but not essential.
• Experience of Centrifugal, Lobe, Diaphragm, and screw pumps.
• Able to replace shafts seals and bearings, pipework, fittings, and couplings.
• Confident with valve replacements and basic pneumatics.
• Must be used to working at height.
• Basic IT Skills.
• Have a flexible approach to working hours.
• Have an analytical approach to problem solving.
• Be able to communicate well and professionally at all levels.
• Be able to work on your own or as part of a team with minimal supervision.

Salary: Competitive Pay and Benefits

* Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted due to the high volume of CV’s being received.

Salary up to £38,249, 35 annual leave days + bank holidays, hybrid working (3 days in office), competitive pension scheme and other employee benefits Hays Technology are working in partnership with a large education establishment in Stoke-on-Trent to recruit an Infrastructure & Cloud Engineer on a permanent basis. This is a technical role supporting the delivery and technical development of server, storage and Azure Cloud services across the organisation.This role is critical in the delivery of server, storage and Cloud infrastructure services. Daily they are responsible for the delivery of projects, BAU activities within the team, and the resolution of customer requests and support calls.This is a great opportunity for a skilled Infrastructure Engineer with experience and knowledge in Cloud technologies, Systems Management, Identity Management, networking, databases, data storage and strategy, focused on making a positive contribution. Main Responsibilities: The installation, operation, management, and support of company-wide digital infrastructure, both physical and virtual, throughout product and system life cycles, including planned decommissioning, replacement and virtualisation. Provision, build, deploy and maintain SaaS, IaaS, and PaaS environments within Azure Cloud including AKS, as well as virtual servers within Azure Local (HCI). Consider and implement options to expand automation of current processes. Monitor systems performance and capacity planning for proactive infrastructure fine-tuning and future development. Administer storage and backup systems to provide agreed service levels and deliver a robust backup policy. Prepare and maintain operational and disaster recovery procedure documentation. Technical support for and involvement in disaster recovery activities including regular testing of systems. Research into and implementation of regular and critical software updates to align with current system standards and swift cyber security vulnerability remediations. Actively participate in the service Duty Officer Rota, assign and complete customer support or service requests following agreed SLOs for ticket completion. In order to apply for this role, you must have the following skills & experience: Knowledge, understanding and experience of infrastructure configurations, physical and virtual servers, SANs, WAN topologies, HA/clustering, dynamic allocation policies, number of processors, amount of memory and storage allocations, and external interfaces RF subsystem components, number of access points etc. Knowledge and experience of relevant procedures for the installation, testing and commissioning of supplier specific equipment and software in all legitimate operational environments Knowledge and experience of standards associated with digital risk and security practice nationally and internationally, published by authorities such as IEEE, IEC, BSI, ISO. IISP, ISACA Knowledge of all fundamental elements of hosting and cloud technologies (including Azure Cloud and Azure Kubernetes Service), including: design; planning; security and compliance; integration; provisioning; cloud storage; virtualisation and be able to consider the above in the context of the related business environment. Knowledge and experience in networking and communications related concepts such as topological design, load balancing, virtual distributed firewall, and overlay networks. If you have the relevant experience and would like to apply, please submit your CV. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

South England - hybrid working - £70,000 - £90,000 + perm benefits

We are seeking experienced Principal Site Reliability Engineers (SRE) to join a high-performing engineering team delivering resilient, cloud-native platforms for UK-based customers. These roles blend senior technical leadership with hands-on delivery, covering both project-based work and the ongoing reliability, scalability, and security of critical services.

You’ll work closely with other senior engineers in small, collaborative teams, taking ownership of platform reliability, setting best practices, and mentoring others. The role supports critical national infrastructure, requires participation in an on-call rota, and operates within a hybrid working model across UK offices, client sites, and home.

Key responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain highly available, scalable, and resilient platforms, prioritising standardisation, reuse, and automation
• Champion GitOps-first approaches, minimising manual configuration (“ClickOps”)
• Lead and contribute to Site Reliability Engineering practices, including error budgets, SLOs, SLIs, and incident management
• Work in agile delivery teams, aligning engineering outcomes to customer and service reliability goals
• Operate within defined on-call rotas, supporting services underpinning critical national infrastructure
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship, developing the capability of engineers across teams
• Promote and embed best practices in reliability, security, observability, and automation
• Contribute to the evolution of cloud-native and SRE standards, patterns, and platform strategies

Skills and experience

• Proven leadership experience in Site Reliability Engineering or senior platform engineering roles
• Strong expertise in Kubernetes and OpenShift (CKA/CKS certifications beneficial)
• Experience designing complex multi-cloud or hybrid architectures
• Hands-on knowledge of service mesh technologies such as Istio
• Experience with enterprise-grade databases, including EDB Postgres
• Deep understanding of observability and monitoring stacks, such as Prometheus, Grafana, Loki, Tempo, and LogiStack
• Strong Infrastructure as Code experience using tools such as Helm or Kustomize
• Proficiency in Scripting and automation, including Bash and Python
• CI/CD and GitOps pipeline management using tools such as ArgoCD, FluxCD, or Tekton
• Experience with Red Hat ACM/ACS and advanced container networking (eg Submariner)
• A strong focus on reliability, automation, and operational excellence

Wokingham - hybrid working - £55,000 - £70,000 + perm benefits

We are seeking experienced Principal Site Reliability Engineers (SRE) to join a high-performing engineering team delivering resilient, cloud-native platforms for UK-based customers. These roles blend senior technical leadership with hands-on delivery, covering both project-based work and the ongoing reliability, scalability, and security of critical services.

You’ll work closely with other senior engineers in small, collaborative teams, taking ownership of platform reliability, setting best practices, and mentoring others. The role supports critical national infrastructure, requires participation in an on-call rota, and operates within a hybrid working model across UK offices, client sites, and home.

Key responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain highly available, scalable, and resilient platforms, prioritising standardisation, reuse, and automation
• Champion GitOps-first approaches, minimising manual configuration (“ClickOps”)
• Lead and contribute to Site Reliability Engineering practices, including error budgets, SLOs, SLIs, and incident management
• Work in agile delivery teams, aligning engineering outcomes to customer and service reliability goals
• Operate within defined on-call rotas, supporting services underpinning critical national infrastructure
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship, developing the capability of engineers across teams
• Promote and embed best practices in reliability, security, observability, and automation
• Contribute to the evolution of cloud-native and SRE standards, patterns, and platform strategies

Skills and experience

• Proven leadership experience in Site Reliability Engineering or senior platform engineering roles
• Strong expertise in Kubernetes and OpenShift (CKA/CKS certifications beneficial)
• Experience designing complex multi-cloud or hybrid architectures
• Hands-on knowledge of service mesh technologies such as Istio
• Experience with enterprise-grade databases, including EDB Postgres
• Deep understanding of observability and monitoring stacks, such as Prometheus, Grafana, Loki, Tempo, and LogiStack
• Strong Infrastructure as Code experience using tools such as Helm or Kustomize
• Proficiency in Scripting and automation, including Bash and Python
• CI/CD and GitOps pipeline management using tools such as ArgoCD, FluxCD, or Tekton
• Experience with Red Hat ACM/ACS and advanced container networking (eg Submariner)
• A strong focus on reliability, automation, and operational excellence

Location: Bridgwater, Somerset - Site based (Mon - Fri)
Duration: Approved until 31dec26 (renewable)
Status: Contract - INSIDE IR35

Morson Edge are working on behalf of a major player in the Energy Sector who have a current contract requirement for an experienced Field Engineer (Welding & NDT) to join their established site-based team in Bridgwater, Somerset. This is a (renewable) contract position - inside IR35.

Overview:

• As a Field Engineer focused on welding and NDT activities, you will oversee critical quality assurance tasks, ensuring construction activities align with contractual and safety requirements.
• You will Identify and mitigate potential quality issues, supporting on-time project delivery.

Principal accountabilities

• Submit and document non-conformance reports as needed.
• Review and monitor Quality Control Plans and Inspection Records.
• Evaluate contractor performance and adherence to standards.
• Contribute to health, safety, and environmental objectives across site operations.
• Ensure documentation and reporting align with regulatory and quality requirements.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Welding Inspector qualification (CSWIP 3.1 or equivalent as a minimum).
• Current or previous qualifications in multiple NDT methods.
• Experience in construction involving fabrication and installation of pressure systems and structural steel.
• Fully conversant with British/European standards and design codes including RCC-M and BS EN.
• Proven QA/QC experience and ability to document findings concisely and accurately.
• Strong organisational, delegation, and communication skills.

About the Role

Do you thrive on designing, building, and maintaining complex IT networks? Do you enjoy solving problems, leading projects, and keeping systems secure and high-performing? If so, we want you to join our team as Senior Systems Networking Engineer

The Senior Network Engineer will play a key part in supporting and developing the network and systems infrastructure that keeps our colleges running smoothly. Your work will directly impact teaching, learning, and operational success across the Inspire Education Group.

This is a full-time (37 hours per week), permanent role based on-site, with flexible working options available after successful completion of probation.

What Youll Be Doing as a Senior Network Engineer

• Lead the design, implementation, and management of WAN, LAN, and wireless networks.
• Configure and manage firewalls, routers, and secure connectivity to third-party systems.
• Drive IT projects from planning to rollout, ensuring deadlines, quality, and service standards are met.
• Troubleshoot network infrastructure issues for users of all technical levels.
• Work closely with the Senior Cyber Security Engineer to maintain a secure IT environment.
• Develop automated monitoring and alerting systems to improve performance.
• Act as a point of escalation for complex IT issues and support the Service Desk.
• Stay up-to-date with technology trends to continuously improve our IT services.

What Were Looking For

Essential:

• Strong experience with network switching, routing, and firewall configuration.
• Proven track record in supporting multi-site IT operations and complex projects.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organisational skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding, equality, and continuous professional development.

Desirable:

• Experience in an educational environment.
• Knowledge of ITIL or similar service delivery frameworks.

Qualifications

• Level 2 English and Maths (or equivalent).
• Degree-level or equivalent professional IT qualification.
• Professional IT certifications (or working towards them).

Why Join Us?

• Permanent role with flexible working hours.
• 30 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Work in a collaborative, student-focused environment where your expertise truly makes a difference.

If the Senior Network Engineer sounds like the role for you, please apply now!

IEG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and any vulnerable groups within the college community and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a thorough vetting process which includes an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

Candidates are reminded that if they are barred from working with Children it is a criminal offence to apply for this position.

Site Maintenance Technician (known internally as Site Services Technician)
Ashby de la Zouch (Home of Hula Hoops, Space Raiders, popchips and more…)
On-site | Monday - Friday, 08:00 - 16:00

Join our snack-loving team
We’re looking for a Site Services Technician to join us at KP Snacks. If you’re ready to bring your ideas to the table, grow your skills and be part of a team that values what makes you, you – this could be your next big move.

About the role

You’ll be part of our Engineering team, reporting to the Site Services Manager, and playing an important role in keeping our site running safely and efficiently. You’ll bring an electrical bias and a hands‑on approach, working across a wide range of tasks to support statutory compliance, essential maintenance and continuous improvement across the site.

What’s in it for you?
We believe in rewarding our colleagues and helping them thrive. Here’s a flavour of what we offer:

• Comprehensive healthcare support – including Medicash Health Cash Plan, Digital GP, Best Doctors second opinion service and specialist cancer care
• KP Pension Plan – contribution matching up to 7% of your salary
• 25 days holiday, plus the option to buy more
• KP4ME – our online platform for benefits, discounts, wellbeing tools and more

What will you be doing?

• Completing statutory servicing and inspections
  Ensuring all documentation is accurate, timely and audit‑ready
• Supporting electrical installations, maintenance and repairs
  Using your electrical knowledge to diagnose issues and complete safe, effective work
• Maintaining essential site services equipment
  Including boilers, compressors, effluent plant, LOLER checks, legionella controls, sprinklers and fire systems
• Carrying out general building and site maintenance
  Including basic joinery, plumbing, installations and day‑to‑day support across the site
• Driving continuous improvement across Engineering
  Helping improve equipment performance, reliability and our Intersnack Working System

Who are we?
We’re KP Snacks, part of the Intersnack family. Across more than 30 countries, over 15,000 of us work together to make the snacks people love – from Hula Hoops to McCoy’s. In the UK, we’re a team of around 2,400 colleagues, based across seven sites and our Slough HQ. We’re proud of our close-knit culture, where we speak up, celebrate differences and push boundaries together.

We’re committed to inclusion
We’re building a workplace where everyone belongs. If you don’t tick every box, we’d still love to hear from you – your unique perspective could be just what we need. And if there’s anything we can do to make the process easier for you, just let us know.

We’d love to hear from you if you can bring:

• 18th Edition qualification (BS7671)
  This is essential for the role
• A recognised electrical background
  Ideally an apprenticeship, C&G Level 3 BS2365, and BS2391
• A flexible and proactive approach
  Able to multi‑task, problem‑solve and work well under pressure
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
  Comfortable working independently and with colleagues across the site
• Basic IT and data recording skills
  Able to use Word, Excel and log information accurately for audits

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We're working with a forward-thinking technology company looking to hire a Graduate / Junior Software Engineer to join their growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone early in their career to gain hands-on experience across a modern infrastructure stack, working on systems that are scalable, secure, and highly available. This is a hybrid role with the requirement to be in the London office 2 days per week. Our client offers good salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. The Role You'll support the reliability and performance of core systems, with responsibilities including: Automating and improving DevOps workflows Monitoring systems and responding to incidents Troubleshooting infrastructure issues and performing root cause analysis Supporting secure, scalable deployments Collaborating with developers to enhance the deployment process Documenting systems and processes About You Strong academic background (Computer Science or similar preferred) - Ideally from Russell Group University Experience with Python or another object-oriented language Good Linux/UNIX knowledge and interest in infrastructure Curious, proactive, and a strong problem solver Able to work both independently and as part of a team Tech Stack Ubuntu, Python, Ansible, Docker, Kubernetes, Kafka, LXC/LXD, Grafana, Prometheus Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. TPBN1\_UKTJ

Senior Software Engineer in Test Contract | Inside IR35 | £400 per day Location: Manchester (Hybrid - 2-3 days onsite per week) Contract End Date: March 2027 I'm currently working with a large, well‑established enterprise client who are continuing to grow their digital engineering capability in Manchester. They are looking to engage an experienced Senior Software Engineer in Test on a long‑term contract to support the delivery of high‑quality, scalable, cloud‑based digital platforms. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior‑level test professional to join a collaborative, agile environment where quality, automation, and engineering best practice are taken seriously. The role offers strong delivery stability with a contract running until March 2027. The Role You'll join a multi‑disciplinary digital engineering team, working closely with developers, SREs, and other engineers to embed quality throughout the software delivery lifecycle. The focus is on automation‑led testing, CI/CD integration, and driving a continuous testing culture. You will also play a role in mentoring and supporting more junior engineers in test. Key Responsibilities Define and deliver automated testing strategies for cloud‑native systems, platforms, and APIs Design, implement, and maintain test automation frameworks Embed test stages and quality gates within CI/CD pipelines Support defect investigation, root‑cause analysis, and resolution Collaborate with engineering and SRE teams to meet defined SLAs and SLOs Define testing, release, and quality assurance processes Set and track quality metrics and measurable outcomes Promote continuous testing and quality‑first engineering practices Provide mentoring and coaching to junior engineers in test Required Experience 5+ years' experience in automated software testing within agile and DevOps environments Strong understanding of the Software Testing Lifecycle (STLC) Hands‑on experience with tools such as Selenium, Cypress, Robot Framework, or Postman Strong programming capability in Java, Python, or another OO language Experience testing enterprise‑scale, cloud‑native applications Good knowledge of APIs, microservices, and distributed architectures Experience with version control systems (Git) and modern CI/CD pipelines Confident communicator with a collaborative mindset Nice to Have BDD experience and Gherkin syntax Exposure to observability and monitoring tools (Grafana, Prometheus, ELK, Datadog) Experience with Kubernetes or cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) Experience with relational or NoSQL databases Working Pattern & Rate £400 per day (Inside IR35, via umbrella) Hybrid working: 2-3 days per week onsite in central Manchester Long‑term contract running through to March 2027If this sounds like a role you'd like to discuss, or if you'd like further details on the client, project, or interview process, please get in touch

Senior Data Platform Engineer (Snowflake) Locations: Manchester / London / Staines (Hybrid)
Type: Permanent, Full-Time (37.5 hours)
Salary: £70,% Bonus Excellent Benefits

Overview We’re hiring a Senior Data Platform Engineer to play a key role in designing, building, and operating a secure, scalable enterprise data platform with a strong focus on Snowflake.

This is a senior-level position where you’ll take ownership of platform engineering capabilities- driving automation, governance, and performance optimisation, while enabling data teams to deliver advanced analytics at scale.

You’ll operate with a high level of autonomy, contributing to platform standards, improving reliability, and ensuring cost-effective, compliant data operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and manage Snowflake platform capabilities within an enterprise data environment
• Automate infrastructure and resource provisioning using Terraform (IaC)
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions / Azure DevOps)
• Implement monitoring, alerting, and observability frameworks
• Lead cost optimisation initiatives across Snowflake workloads
• Define and enforce security best practices (RBAC, data masking, identity integration)
• Establish governance and compliance frameworks (audit logging, access reviews)
• Design and implement disaster recovery and business continuity strategies
• Create reusable modules, templates, and platform standards
• Produce high-quality documentation, runbooks, and onboarding materials

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong experience in platform or cloud engineering within enterprise environments
• Deep expertise in Snowflake (warehousing, RBAC, data sharing, performance tuning)
• Hands-on experience with Terraform and Infrastructure as Code
• Proven experience building CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions or Azure DevOps)
• Strong scripting skills (SQL, Python, or Bash)
• Solid understanding of Snowflake security features (masking, encryption, identity federation)
• Experience with monitoring, query profiling, and usage tracking
• Demonstrated ability to optimise performance and manage costs in large-scale environments
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work across engineering, data, and compliance teams
• Proactive approach to documentation and platform standards

What’s on Offer

• 25 days holiday (with option to buy/sell)
• Annual performance-based bonus
• Private healthcare
• Enhanced pension and life insurance
• Flexible working arrangements
• Wellbeing support and lifestyle benefits
• Access to discounts and additional perks