First Line Manager
12-month FTC
Billingham (Home of McCoys, Wheat Crunchies, POM-BEAR, and more…)
On-site
Shift pattern: 14 shifts across a 24/7 operation

• Shift times: 7:00am – 7:00pm, 7:00pm – 7:00am
• Rest period: Nine days off, then the pattern repeats

This role requires flexibility to support the site across days and nights.

Join our snack-loving team
We’re looking for a First Line Manager 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

As a First Line Manager (FLM), reporting to the Production Manager, you’ll play a critical role in supporting our Line Structure Teams and embedding the Intersnack Working System (IWS) ways of working across our 24/7 operation.

You’ll provide strong leadership day and night, ensuring standards are maintained, colleagues are supported and performance is delivered against clearly defined outputs. You’ll take ownership out of hours, leading by example to keep our people safe, our products compliant and our site running smoothly.

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

• Competitive annual salary
• Annual bonus scheme, with a strong track record of overachievement
• Comprehensive healthcare support – including Medicash Health Cash Plan or Private Healthcare, 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?

• Owning Health, Safety and Environment out of hours
  Taking personal responsibility for colleague safety, environmental standards and product compliance
• Leading the site across the 24/7 operation
  Acting as the senior site contact out of hours, managing risk, decision‑making and escalation
• Embedding IWS ways of working
  Coaching teams on problem‑solving, Daily Management Systems and standardised ways of working
• Supporting Line Structure Teams to deliver the plan
  Leading and managing colleagues out of hours to achieve agreed standards, outputs and performance targets
• Role‑modelling servant leadership
  Building ownership, capability and engagement while supporting delivery of our Compelling Business Need

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:

• Strong people management experience
  Including absence management, disciplinary and grievance processes
• A proven track record in manufacturing performance
  Delivering against production KPIs and SLAs
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles
  Experience of IWS and/or Six Sigma is desirable
• Leadership experience at supervisory or management level
  Confident leading teams and making decisions in a fast‑paced environment
• Flexibility and strong communication skills
  Comfortable working rotating shifts, motivating teams and meeting internal and external requirements

#LI-SC1 #LI-Onsite

Scotland / Highlands

Permanent

Competitive + Commercial vehicle + Flexible Benefits

Summary

Freedom’s Power Solutions team have a number of vacancies for Site Managers based in Northern Scotland. The main purpose of the role is to manage site based teams delivering the Green Recovery substation construction and maintenance works across the SSE North DNO region.

The Site Manager will lead and to be part of a team installing and constructing electrical power distribution and transmission systems from 400V to 132kV in a manner that delivers safe, profitable, timely, high workmanship quality and fit for purpose networks for the customer and which promotes the company in a positive light at all times

Some of the key deliverables in this role will include:

• Supervision and management of and installation of ground mounted and structure mounted power system components such as cable systems, switchgear, transformers, busbars, relay panels and associated equipment in substations operating at up to 132KV.
• Prepare and maintain the site H&S records;
• Order materials for site;
• Maintain, report and forecast site progress;
• Interact with customers representatives on and off site;
• Be part of the working party when required (which can be fulltime).

What we’re looking for :

• Substantial previous experience of working on HV substation sites;
• Experience in supervision of staff and subcontractors;
• Electrically qualified and be capable of carrying out electrical work on HV equipment;
• SMSTS qualified;
• Must hold SSE authorisations (CAT 1, CAT 2 & CAT 3).

Benefits:

We’re always evolving our benefits to ensure we’re attracting and retaining great people.  Some of what you can expect includes:

• Company commercial vehicle
• Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle)
• Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution
• Up to 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days
• Private Medical Insurance
• Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice)
• Flexible benefits to suit from Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes.
• Personal development programme

Next Steps:

As a business, we’re on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation.

We’ll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. 
About Us 
Freedom are part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training.

Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies.

Progression is something we value and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.

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#Freedom
#LI-remote

Site Reliability Engineer SRE (Azure) Newcastle onsite to £100k

Do you have a first class education combined with monitoring and observability experience?

You could be progressing your career as a Site Reliability Engineer / SRE at a FinTech start-up, they have secure backing and an established Hedge Fund client as a partner; this is an excellent opportunity to join a scaling tech company and gain valuable finance experience.

As a Site Reliability Engineer / SRE you will design and maintain resilient infrastructure using Azure services, implement monitoring and alerting to proactively detect issues and automate deployments through CI/CD pipelines. Working closely with development and security teams, you’ll help to optimise system performance, manage incidents and ensure compliance with financial regulations while maintaining high availability for critical applications.

Location:

You’ll join colleagues in brand new Central Newcastle offices on a full-time basis (Monday to Friday), working hours 0900-1800 with some flexibility. The offices are well equipped and offer fantastic views across the City and the local countryside, many employees walk or cycle in (onsite showers available!).

About you:

• You have an outstanding record of academic achievement - 2.1 degree in Computer Science (or closely related discipline) from a top tier university (i.e. Russel Group or top 100 global university), backed by A grades at A-level
• You have experience in a similar SRE role e.g. Platform Engineer or DevOps with SRE responsibilities
• You have a strong knowledge of Azure cloud based services in production environments
• You have experience with monitoring and alerting tools e.g. DataDog, Grafana, Prometheus, Victoria Metrics), scheduling tools (Control-M), Operating Systems (Windows / Linux), Kubernetes, cloud platforms (Azure), issue tracking and source control (JIRA, Git, Bitbucket).
• You’re capable of identifying recurring issues and proactive in addressing them
• You’re collaborative with excellent communication skills
• You enjoy problem solving and fixing things

What’s in it for you:

As a Site Reliability Engineer / SRE you will earn a competitive package:

• Salary to £100k
• Bonus
• 25 days holiday
• Bupa healthcare
• Generous pension contribution
• Continuous career development opportunities
• Social team atmosphere with a range of events and early finish for drinks on Fridays

Apply now to find out more about this Site Reliability Engineer SRE (Azure) opportunity.

At Client Server we believe in a diverse workplace that allows people to play to their strengths and continually learn. We’re an equal opportunities employer whose people come from all walks of life and will never discriminate based on race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The clients we work with share our values.

About the job
Job summary
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This role sits within the Chief Digital Information Officer (CDIO) Chief Platform Office, Network Services Team. Following a major transition to a Network Managed Service Provider (MSP), this role is pivotal in ensuring the continued success and evolution of network services across the organisation.
Job description
The Lead Network Platform Operations Manager oversees the operational management, infrastructure, and strategic technical requirements of a platform service. This role sets the direction for platform operations, guiding teams in optimising maintenance processes, and implementing infrastructure improvements. The Lead Network Platform Operations Manager aligns platform services capabilities with organisational goals and drives efforts to modernise and integrate new technologies. Their role oversees risk management and compliance, leading adherence with industry standards and regulatory requirements. Their business growth and digital transformation initiatives effectively.
Person specification

• Lead the develop and implementation of strategies for optimising platform operations. Guide teams in maintaining and enhancing infrastructure.
• Oversee risk management across platform services and implement strategies to identify and mitigate potential issues proactively.
• Monitor performance metrics and implement data-driven strategies to improve efficiency, scalability and capacity. Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance operational processes, adopt new technologies and support future needs of the entire platform services.
• Support the modernisation of platform infrastructure, guiding the integration of new technologies and optimising legacy systems.
• Manage relationships with the Networks MSP and third-parties to deliver the infrastructure, maintenance and operational needs of the platform service. Support contract management, service-level agreements and vendor performance reviews.
• Communicate platform service performance and strategic initiatives to senior leaders.
• Coordinate with engineering and development teams to implement enhancements that resolve operational challenges.
• Work with product and platform owners to align operational strategies with platform development goals.
• Engage with architects to align operations with the broader IT architecture and technology roadmaps.
• Oversee and manage third parties, ensuring they meet performance requirements and contractual obligations.

Essential Criteria

• Experience of working in an ITIL4 environment, preferably qualified in ITIL4.
• Adept in setting and leading the strategic direction of diverse platform operation needs.
• Proficient in managing risk and complying with regulatory standards and industry best practices.
• Capable in driving data-driven approaches to monitor and optimise performance, scalability and cost-efficiency.
• Able to lead the modernisation of infrastructure through multiple IT management methodologies.
• Competent in managing vendor relationships.

Desirable Criteria Ideally you will also have experience of:

• Extensive experience in Platform or Operations Management.
• Experience in data driven performance management preferably in a Platform or Service Environment.
• Experience of Service Now or similar delivery platforms.

National Security Vetting
This post requires national security vetting at Security Check (SC) level . Please see the additional security information section below for more details.
Transitional Sites Information
If your location preference is for one of the following sites, it’s important to note that these are not long-term sites for HMRC and we will require you to move to a new building in the future, subject to our location strategy and the applicable employee policies at that time.
For more information on where you might be working, review this information on our locations (opens in a new window)
These sites are:

• Waterview Park, Washington - moving to Pilgrims Quarter, Newcastle
• Benton Park View, Newcastle - moving to Pilgrims Quarter, Newcastle
• Centenary Court, Bradford - moving to 7 and 8 Wellington Place, Leeds
• Telford Plaza, Telford - moving to Parkside Court, Telford
• Trinity Bridge House, Manchester - moving to an alternative office in Manchester/ Salford

You will be given more information about what this means at the job offer stage.
Benefits
Alongside your salary of £71,725, HM Revenue and Customs contributes £20,778 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
HMRC operates both Flexible and Hybrid Working policies, allowing you to balance your work and personal commitments. We welcome applications from those who need to work a more flexible arrangement and will agree to requests where possible, considering our operational and customer service needs.
We offer a generous leave allowance, starting at 25 days and increasing by a day for every year of qualifying service up to a maximum of 30 days.

• Pension - We make contributions to our colleagues’ Alpha pension equal to at least 28.97% of their salary.
• Family friendly policies.
• Personal support.
• Coaching and development.

To find out more about HMRC benefits and find out what it’s really like to work for HMRC hear from our insiders or visit Thinking of joining the Civil Service
Things you need to know
Artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.
Selection process details
How to Apply
As part of the application process, you will be asked to provide the following:

• A name-blind CV including your job history and previous experiences. Your CV should cover up to your last 5 roles, detailing your responsibilities and key achievements (max 100 words per role)
• A 750-word Personal Statement. Your Personal Statement should clearly demonstrate how your skills and experience meet the essential criteria and person specification.

Please evidence any Desirable Criteria where applicable, (up to 250 words max). This is not essential for the role but may be considered by the vacancy holder where candidates have the same score at interview.
Further details around what this will entail are listed on the application form.
Sift
In the event of a large number of applications being received, an initial sift may be held on your Personal Statement.
At full sift your CV and Personal Statement will be assessed, with the successful candidates being invited to interview.
We may also raise the score required at any stage of the process if we receive a high number of applications.
Interview
During the panel interview, your experience will be assessed, to determine your suitability for the role.
Interviews will take place via video link. Sift and interview dates to be confirmed.
Eligibility
Please take extra care to tick the correct boxes in the eligibility sections of your application form. Mistakes sometimes happen but if you contact us later than two working days (Monday-Friday) before the vacancy closes, we may not be able to reopen your application for you. If you do make a mistake with your eligibility form, or have withdrawn yourself in error and need your application reinstated whilst the campaign is still live, please contact us via: - Use the subject line to insert appropriate wording for example - ‘Please re-open my application - (insert vacancy ref) & vacancy closing date (insert date)’.
To check that you are eligible to apply for this role, please review the eligibility information before submitting your application.
The HMRC app can help you with your application
The HMRC app can provide you with your past 5 years’ employment history, making the process of filling in your application quicker and easier.
If successful in your application, you will need your National Insurance number for the onboarding process.
Download the HMRC app now and save your National Insurance number to your digital phone wallet.
How to download the HMRC app and sign up for an account
Download the free HMRC app from the App Store or Google Play store.
If you have an HMRC online account already, sign straight in using your ID and password. If not, you can prove your identity by answering some questions or providing your photo ID.
You’ll then be able to access the app quickly and easily by signing in using a 6-digit PIN, your fingerprint, or facial recognition.
You can find guidance for technical issues on GOV.UK: Technical support with HMRC online services.
Reserve List
A reserve list may be held for up to 12 months from which further appointments may be made for the same or similar roles - if this applies to you, we’ll let you know via your Civil Service Jobs account.
Merit List
After interview, a single merit list will be created, and you will only be considered for posts in locations you have expressed a preference for. Appointments will be made in strict merit order in line with the set number of roles in each location.
Criminal Record Check
Applications received from candidates with a criminal record are considered fairly in accordance with the DBS Code of Practice and the Recruitment of ex-offenders Policy.
Hybrid working at HMRC
HMRC is an office-based organisation, and colleagues are expected to spend 60% of their working time in the office. Our offices provide opportunity for interaction, collaboration which aids learning and development and a sense of community. Where the role allows it, and where the home environment is suitable, colleagues can work from home for up to 2 days a week, averaged over a calendar month (or a proportionate amount of time for colleagues who work less than full time).
Reasonable Adjustments
We want to make sure no one is put at a disadvantage during our recruitment process. To assist you with this, we will reduce or remove any barriers where possible and provide additional support where appropriate.
If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should:
Contact the UBS Recruitment team via as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs.
Complete the “Assistance required” section in the “Additional requirements” page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at interview, or if you’re deaf, a Language Service Professional.
Technical Support
If you are experiencing problems that cannot be resolved by our ‘help’ section, then technical support is available. You will receive a reply in 2 working days.
Additional Security Information
Please note in addition to the standard pre-employment checks for appointment into the Civil Service, all candidates must also obtain National Security Vetting at Security Check (SC) clearance level for this vacancy. You will normally need to meet the minimum UK residency period as determined by the level of vetting being undertaken, which for SC is 5 years UK residency prior to your vetting application. If you have any questions about this residency requirement, please speak to the vacancy holder for this post.
From 1 April 2026, applicants will be required to meet updated nationality and residency requirements so that National Security Vetting (NSV) checks can be conducted. If this affects you, we will give you more information at the appropriate time.
Important information for existing HMRC contractual homeworkers
This role may be suitable for existing HMRC employees who are contractual homeworkers. Occasional attendance to the office will be required where there is a business need. Please consider the advertised office locations for this role when applying and only select locations from the ‘location preferences’ section that you can travel to.
Terms and Conditions
Customer facing roles in HMRC require the ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English and/or Welsh where required. Where this is an essential requirement, this will be tested as part of the selection process.
HMRC has a presence in every region of the UK. For more information on where you might be working, review this information on our locations (opens in a new window).
The Civil Service values honesty and integrity and expects all candidates to abide by these principles. The evidence you provide in your application must relate to your own experiences.
Any instances of plagiarism or other forms of cheating will be investigated and, if proven, the relevant application(s) will be withdrawn from the process.
Recording of interviews is prohibited unless explicit agreement is sought in line with the UK General Data Protection Regulations.
Questions relating to an individual application must be emailed as detailed later in this advert.
Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening, subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicant’s details held on the IFD will be refused employment.
A candidate is not eligible to apply for a role within the Civil Service if the application is made within a 5 year period following a dismissal for carrying out internal fraud against government.
New entrants will join on the minimum of the pay band.
Please note that, if you are applying for roles on a part-time basis, the salary agreed will be pro-rata, reflective of the working hours agreed within your contract.
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Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).
See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Nationality requirements
This job is broadly open to the following groups:

• UK nationals
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)
Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission’s recruitment principles (opens in a new window).
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).

Are you a Linux enthusiast who loves automation, cloud technology, and building reliable, scalable platforms? If you’re looking for a role where you can make a real impact and work with modern, forward-thinking infrastructure, this could be the perfect opportunity.

About the Organisation

You’ll be joining a rapidly growing UK technology organisation that provides innovative digital solutions to partners across the country. The culture is inclusive, supportive, and values-led with genuine opportunities for development and contribution.

This is a place where your ideas matter and where your work will directly support the performance and resilience of mission-critical systems.

The Role

We’re looking for a Linux Systems Administrator to help evolve and support the Linux-based infrastructure that underpins both internal operations and partner-facing platforms. You’ll work primarily with Ubuntu, AWS, and Infrastructure-as-Code, taking ownership of systems that thousands rely on every day.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Building and maintaining Ubuntu Linux Servers across cloud and on-prem environments.
• Managing core Linux services - systemd, SSH, networking, Firewalling (UFW/iptables).
• Delivering and maintaining Terraform-based infrastructure-as-code.
• Developing and improving Bash scripts to automate operational tasks.
• Administering MySQL databases, including backups, optimisation, and replication.
• Supporting key AWS services: EC2, IAM, RDS, S3, VPC, CloudWatch.
• Ensuring security best practice, including patching and vulnerability remediation.
• Monitoring system performance, availability, and capacity.
• Collaborating closely with Security, Network, Product, and Service Delivery teams.

What You’ll Bring

• Strong Linux administration experience (preferably Ubuntu).
• Confident Bash Scripting skills.
• Working knowledge of Terraform.
• Solid understanding of MySQL.
• Practical AWS experience across compute, storage, and networking.
• Good understanding of Linux security and hardening.
• Experience with monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, CloudWatch, etc.).

If this sounds like the right fit for you, please apply now.

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

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

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

Full time, Permanent

Location – Selby or Glasgow, with travel to other locations as required

Career level 5

About the role:
Reporting to the Security Systems Manager, the Security Systems Specialist will play a key role in maintaining, fault finding, optimising, and upgrading the wider Drax security systems infrastructure. This includes ensuring the effective operation of CCTV, access control, perimeter detection, and associated security technologies across all Drax sites in the UK and overseas.

As a Security Systems Specialist, you’ll work proactively to identify vulnerabilities, support system resilience, and implement improvements that enhance overall security performance. You’ll collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, external partners, and contractors to deliver a stable, secure, and future ready security platform that supports both operational needs and regulatory requirements.

This role will require travel to sites throughout the UK as required, and there may be times where you’ll be working away from home.

Additionally, you’ll be required to be on-call 1 week in every 4, as the team provides 24/7 support. In return you’ll receive an on-call allowance as part of the package on offer.

Some of your key responsibilities in this role will include:

• Work with the team to provide expert support on Drax’s security infrastructure including CCTV, access control, intruder, perimeter intrusion detection, barrier, gates, and turnstile systems
• Manage and coordinate third party contractors and suppliers, ensuring safe working practices, clear briefs, compliance with site rules, accurate RAMS, and delivery of work to a high standard.
• Act as the primary point of contact for technical queries, performance monitoring, and signoff of works.
• Deliver assigned security projects in scope and on time.
• Assist the Security Systems Analyst and Security Systems Apprentice with the daily BAU tasks
• Join the teams on call rota, to provide support to the business 24/7

Who we are:

We’re not just talking about making a difference, we’re making it happen. We generate dispatchable, renewable power and create stable energy in an uncertain world. Building on our proud heritage, we have ambition to become the global leader in sustainable biomass and carbon removals.

You’ll be joining our teams of practical doers, future thinkers and business champions. We’re enabling a zero carbon, lower cost energy future for all, and working hard to decarbonise the planet for generations to come.

Who we’re looking for:
You’ll have experience working on enterprise integrated security systems, ideally within a large industrial environment. You’ll have a full UK driving licence and be happy to work away from home when required and to commit to an on-call team rota.

You’ll also be able to demonstrate the following:

• Good understanding of CCTV network technologies, infrastructure and processes

• Experience installing, fault finding and maintaining large enterprise IP CCTV systems, Access Control systems, Intruder Detection Systems, Perimeter Intrusion Detection Systems.

• Good knowledge of Cisco or equivalent network switching and core networking principles relevant to security system architecture.

• Experience in maintaining, fault finding and installing large intruder alarm systems.

• Excellent documentation skills

• Strong personal commitment to safety

Rewards and benefits:
As you help us to shape the future, we’ve shaped our rewards and benefits to help you thrive and support  
your lifestyle. If successful in this role you’ll get:

• On-call allowance
• A discretionary bonus depending on company performance
• Private Healthcare
• SAYE (Sharesave): discretionary scheme from time to time
• Personal accident cover
• Group personal pension plan where we’ll pay up to 10%
• Holiday 25 days plus bank holidays
• Reimbursement of the cost of your annual membership of one relevant and appropriate professional body

We’re committed to making a tangible impact on the climate challenge we all face. Drax is where your individual purpose can work alongside your career drive. We work as part of a team that shares a passion for doing what’s right for the future. With Drax you can shape your career and a future for generations to come.

Together, we make it happen.

At Drax, we’re committed to fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected, regardless of their role. To make this a reality, we actively work to better represent the communities we operate in, foster inclusion, and establish fair processes. Through these actions, we build the trust needed for all colleagues at Drax to contribute their perspectives and talents, no matter their background. Find out more about our approach here.

Talk to us about flexible working!

How to apply:
Think this role’s for you? Click the ‘apply now’ button to begin your Drax journey.

If you want to find out more about Drax, check out our LinkedIn page to see our latest news.

We understand that you may have some additional questions about the role. If you’d like to have a confidential chat to discuss the role in more detail, please email careers@drax.com

We reserve the right to close roles early when the particular role and / or location has had sufficient applications.

£Up To 45K GBP

Sign On Bonus

Hybrid WORKING

Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne, North East - United Kingdom Type: Permanent

DevOps Engineer - Newcastle Upon Tyne (Hybrid)

Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne

Security Clearance: Must meet eligibility for SC (minimum 5 years UK address history)

Working Pattern: Hybrid, with onsite presence required

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced DevOps Engineer to join our dynamic Advanced Technology Centre, where you will help deliver high-quality technology solutions to both public and private sector clients. You’ll work in an environment that values innovation, collaboration, continuous learning, and technical excellence.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to solve real-world problems, work with modern cloud and automation technologies, and grow within a global organisation known for its diversity, culture, and cutting-edge projects.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Work within a dedicated DevOps team to provide environments and tooling to support development and testing.
• Automate serverless integrations using APIs to streamline communication between systems.
• Configure and manage key DevOps tools such as GitLab, Jenkins, SmartBear, SonarCube, and performance/security testing tools.
• Build automated pipelines that support Continuous Integration and Continuous Testing.
• Implement Infrastructure as Code using tools such as CloudFormation, AWS CDK, Terraform, and Ansible.
• Set up monitoring and alerting solutions using platforms like CloudWatch, AppDynamics, Kibana, Splunk, or Prometheus.
• Work with RESTful APIs to integrate automation within pipelines and scripts.
• Support Linux environment configuration and administration.
• Write scripts using languages such as Python, Node.js, TypeScript, PowerShell, or Bash.

Skills & Experience Required

• Strong, hands-on experience in CI/CD tools and practices.
• Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code tools such as CloudFormation, AWS CDK, and Terraform.
• Experience with automated testing and Quality Assurance tooling.
• Familiarity with cloud technologies (public or private) and virtualisation.
• Understanding of RESTful API usage within DevOps processes.
• Experience working in Agile or Lean development environments.
• Strong Linux administration skills.
• Proficiency in at least one scripting language (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell, Node.js, TypeScript).

Desirable Experience

• Experience introducing DevOps practices to new teams or projects.
• Background in defining DevOps roadmaps for enterprise environments.
• Experience contributing to technical architecture for large-scale systems.
• Understanding of virtual network configuration or performance testing.

What’s in It for You

• Competitive salary
• 25 days’ annual leave
• Private medical insurance
• 3 additional paid days each year for charitable work
• Opportunities to work with the latest technologies and global experts
• A supportive environment that encourages growth, creativity, and innovation
• Flexibility and mobility to work onsite with clients when needed

About the Company

You’ll join a global, industry-leading professional services organisation known for its innovation, diverse workforce, and commitment to delivering value across more than 40 industries. With a vast international network and a strong culture of inclusion, the company offers endless opportunities to advance your career while making a meaningful impact.

Join a leading independent technology and services provider as a Technician 3!

Job Overview:As a Tech 3, you will be responsible for delivering on-site deployment, replacement, and configuration of laptops, monitors, and charging cabinets in accordance with approved floor plans and security requirements. You will troubleshoot hardware and connectivity issues, support Buyer site contacts during testing, and work closely with the central project team through to successful site sign-off. You will also ensure the secure handling of new and Legacy equipment, maintain accurate asset records in Inventox, and comply fully with SC clearance and site access protocols.

Location: Sheffield S3 8PH

Rate: An hourly rate, in-scope IR35, of £19.85 (PAYE) OR £25.77 (via a Hays Approved Umbrella Company).

Date: 15 Jun 2026 (only for 1 Day)

Shift Pattern: 9:00 - 17:30

Key Responsibilities

• Must be SC cleared.
• On arrival at site, check in with the Buyer site contact and the central project team.
• Assess access to the new equipment storage area (equipment will be delivered prior to Technician arrival and moved to a secure area by the Buyer - Dependency D-010).
• Locate devices to be swapped/removed as per floor plans and locations identified by the Buyer (Dependency D-010), and assess routes for moving equipment to and from locations.
• Unbox devices and move them to the designated deployment locations.
• Remove panels in charging cabinets and remove existing laptop PSUs and laptops, moving them to secure storage for future collection.
• Relocate existing charging cabinets where required, with support from the Buyer.
• Install new laptop PSUs in the charging cabinets, log on to laptops, connect to Wi-Fi, and place them in the charging cabinets.
• Disconnect peripherals (retaining for reuse where required) from Legacy AIOs, remove monitors from arms, and move them to secure storage.
• Connect stands to new laptops and monitors, position them on desks, reconnect peripherals, log on, and connect to Wi-Fi.
• Invite the Buyer site contact to test equipment; Supplier to resolve and/or log any physical connection or hardware issues.
• Update Inventox with asset details and deployment status for both new and Legacy devices.
• Move Legacy devices to the nominated site secure storage area in readiness for future collection.
• Obtain approval for site sign-off, inform the central project team, and complete site check-out.

Key Requirements

Must Have SC Clearance

Additional Information

Interview Process: MS Teams/Telephonic/In-person

How to Apply: If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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Branch Manager / Engineering Manager / Site Manager required to join a global leader in engineering and manufacturing, specialising in fluid power and hydraulics.

The successful Workshop Manager / Engineering Manager / Site Manager will be responsible for overseeing daily workshop operations and leading a multidisciplinary team. The role will focus on driving team performance, ensuring smooth coordination between departments, and delivering high-quality hydraulic products from initial concept to final delivery, ensuring customer satisfaction.

The Ideal Branch Manager / Engineering Manager / Site Manager will have a strong background in hydraulics and fluid power. You will play a pivotal role in overseeing workshop processes, problem-solving, and ensuring the smooth transition from design to production.

Package:
£55,000 - £60,000 depending on experience
Company van (for work and personal use)
Profit-sharing scheme after two years
25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
Company pension
Additional benefits

Branch Manager / Engineering Manager / Site Manager Role:
Lead, mentor, and manage a multidisciplinary team of hydraulic designers, engineers, and operational staff.
Oversee workshop daily operations, ensuring job scheduling, parts availability, and smooth project delivery.
Manage job progress and quotations.
Collaborate with production, procurement, and quality teams to streamline operations and ensure product delivery.
Ensure compliance with H&S requirements through occasional site visits and customer interactions.
Site based at the Houohton le Spring, (max 1-hour commute).

Branch Manager / Engineering Manager / Site Manager Requirements:
35 years of management experience in a hydraulic engineering or fluid power environment.
Strong computer skills with proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel) and the Flick system.
Experience in managing workshop operations, leading teams, and optimising workshop performance.
Ability to drive continuous improvement and implement high-quality standards.
Mechanical engineering background with a strong focus on hydraulics.
Ability to commute to the Houghton leSpring site 5 days a week.

Job title

Fire and Security Engineer

Function

Fire

Location

Field based

Reports to

Service Manager (North/South)

Responsible for staff

N/A

About our business

JLA is a mission critical infrastructure solutions business offering services Laundry, Catering, Heating, Fire Safety, Infection Control and Air Conditioning.

The company offers an end-to-end, on premise, machine supply and breakdown service proposition under the name Total Care, and additional products and services. JLA is driven by a world class Sales & Marketing engine, owns and maintains all assets, and has an efficient on-site operations team working with daily with customers.

When you join the JLA family, you’ll also gain access to an extensive benefits package.

We care about our people and take your well-being seriously, which is why we offer a range of supportive tools for health and wellbeing, financial guidance, and legal advice. Our Employee Assistance Programme, 24/7 Wellness and Lifestyle App plus a dedicated team of Mental Health First Aiders are there to support you through life’s challenges. We also offer up to 8 counseling sessions, which can be in-person or remote, providing you with the support and flexibility to suit your own personal needs.

You can reach any fitness goals with our free onsite gym at head office along with a range of other gym membership discounts available.

To offer financial support, we not only provide life assurance coverage, company sick pay, and a company pension scheme, we offer a range of added benefits such as free office parking, eye care vouchers, a cycle-to-work scheme, and exclusive discounts through our staff benefits hub.

We really pride ourselves in offering a healthy work-life balance and believe it is important to have time away to recharge which is why we provide 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, flexible working options, and enhanced family leave policies.

We are a company that appreciates you and invests in your success and even have a Colleague Recognition Scheme to celebrate your achievements. We’re dedicated to your growth, offering support in career development and training. We value your referrals, and through our Refer a Friend scheme, you can earn up to £1,000 in bonus rewards!

Role overview

Safety systems maintenance engineer including reactive calls

Key tasks

• Responsible for maintenance as per level 2 and phase 2 reactive calls to sites where customers have called in faulty systems (when senior guy is already on job).

• Part of the OOH call out rota.

• To carry enhanced van stock to achieve high 1st fix rate.

• Responsible for van stock in the same manner as level 1 and 2.

Service Delivery

• Demonstrate an understanding of what service delivery excellence is for your role, ensuring you deliver the basics right every time and are part of a team where service is central to good performance.

Managing Risk

• Awareness of your operational and regulation risks which may impend your operations.

• Responsibility for reporting to your line manager any risk which may impact the business

Managing Health & Safety

• Conduct any Risk Assessments and Method Statements, compiling reports in line with H&S requirements

• Liaising with the Head of Compliance to ensure any compliance as part of your role is in line with the framework set.

Criteria

Essential (attributes required for candidate to be considered)

Desirable (attributes can be trained or developed)

Knowledge and Skills (what you know and what you can do)

• Good understanding of safety systems

• Understanding of relevant BS to task

• Able to fault find and rectify

Experience (what you have done)

Personal qualities

(the way you think and act)

• Good customer service skills

• Ability to communicate clearly.

• Able to use own initiative.

Qualifications

Asbestos Training

FIA Foundation

FIA Environmental

FIA H&S

PAT Testing

BFC Extinguishers

Part P Electrical

FIA Maintenance Unit

Salary - £33,000 - £38,000 / year + van and fuel car

Permanent Role

Ground Investigation Contractor

Manchester - Fully site-based

A Site Engineer is required to join a Ground Investigation contractor on a permanent basis in Manchester. You will be responsible for supervising and managing teams on small to medium sized geotechnical ground investigation projects on site, ensuring compliance in a technical, commercial, and HSEQ sense. You will also be responsible for logging rock and soil samples (such as boreholes and trial pits) and carrying out field testing and surveying, among other requirements.

The successful candidate must be qualified to degree level in a related field (such as Geology or Geotechnical Engineering etc) and a minimum of 3 years experience conducting ground investigations. You must also hold strong communication and organisational skills, be proficient with MS office and have a full UK driving license, as the role will require travel to various sites. They are looking for candidates who come from a contractor background.

The client is a large, national and firmly established ground investigation contractor currently going through a period of expansion due to project wins. Benefits of working for this company include a van and fuel card, annual leave from 24-days increasing every year until 29 days + 8 bank holidays, equipment including a mobile phone and laptop, a mentoring programme to promote personal and career development, 6% pension contributions, £15/night disruption allowance when working away and £20/day subsistence allowance when working away.

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MTrecs new career opportunity

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Fire & Security Installation and Commissioning Engineer to join our growing team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the installation, commissioning, and handover of fire detection, security, and life safety systems across commercial, industrial, and residential sites.

This role requires strong technical expertise, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently while maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and customer service.

The Job youll do

• Installation and commissioning of:
• Fire alarm systems (conventional and addressable).
• Intruder alarm systems.
• CCTV systems (IP and analogue).
• Access control systems.
• Reading and interpreting technical drawings and system designs.
• Testing and fault-finding on newly installed systems.
• Completing commissioning documentation and certificates.
• Providing client demonstrations and system handovers.
• Ensuring all works comply with relevant British Standards and industry regulations.
• Liaising with project managers, clients, and other trades on site.
• Maintaining tools, equipment, and company vehicle in good condition.
• Adhering to health and safety procedures at all times.

About You

Essential:

• Proven experience installing and commissioning fire and/or security systems.
• Strong knowledge of fire alarm systems (e.g., conventional & addressable panels).
• Experience with CCTV, access control, and intruder systems.
• Ability to read technical drawings and wiring diagrams.
• Excellent fault-finding skills.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Good communication and customer service skills.

Desirable:

• FIA or relevant fire and security qualifications.
• ECS/CSCS card.
• IPAF/PASMA certification.
• Experience with major manufacturers equipment.
• Knowledge of current BS5839, BS5266, and SSAIB/NSI standards.
• Personal Attributes.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Flexible with working hours when required.

The Rewards and the Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Low staff turner.

£Up to £60,000 GBP

Competitive Bonus

Hybrid WORKING

Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne, North East - United Kingdom Type: Permanent

Senior DevOps Engineer

Our client is a leading technology consultancy, ranked No. 1 in its industry and included for over 20 years on Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies.

As a Senior DevOps Engineer, you will play a key role in designing, building, and automating secure, scalable environments to support the development and delivery of enterprise software solutions. Working within multi-skilled agile teams, you will implement CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure-as-code, and automated testing processes, ensuring delivery teams can develop, test, and deploy features efficiently and reliably.

This is a client-facing, delivery-focused role suited to experienced DevOps engineers who are comfortable leading technical initiatives, collaborating across teams, and driving best practices in automation, cloud deployment, and operational resilience.

You’ll have the opportunity to:

• Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines to support agile software delivery
• Automate infrastructure provisioning and environment setup using tools such as CloudFormation, AWS CDK, Terraform, or Ansible
• Configure and maintain tools for source control, testing, performance, and security, including GitLab, Jenkins, Smartbear, and SonarQube
• Implement system monitoring and alerting using tools such as CloudWatch, AppDynamics, Kibana, Splunk, or Prometheus
• Work with cloud and virtualization technologies to deliver secure, scalable environments
• Collaborate with Scrum teams to integrate automated testing and continuous delivery practices

Your Responsibilities:

• Support development teams by automating workflows, integrations, and deployments
• Ensure development, testing, and production environments are robust, resilient, and scalable
• Apply Infrastructure-as-Code practices to provision and manage environments
• Monitor and maintain operational performance, security, and resilience of deployed systems
• Work closely with team leads to implement DevOps practices and facilitate continuous improvement
• Contribute to technical design, architecture, and roadmap discussions for DevOps initiatives
• Mentor and guide other engineers on DevOps best practices and tooling

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience in Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment with hands-on implementation
• Infrastructure-as-Code experience using CloudFormation, AWS CDK, Terraform, or similar
• Experience with automated software QA, system monitoring, and alerting
• Knowledge of public/private cloud environments and virtualization technologies
• Proficiency with Linux administration and one or more scripting languages (Python, Node.js, TypeScript, Bash, PowerShell)
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and their integration into DevOps pipelines
• Experience working in Agile and Lean software delivery environments
• Strong collaboration and communication skills across functional and technical teams

You will gain exposure with:

• Cloud-native deployment and containerization technologies
• Advanced automation for development, testing, and operations workflows
• Enterprise-scale DevOps practices in highly regulated client environments
• Continuous improvement of security, performance, and operational resilience
• Leadership opportunities in introducing and defining DevOps practices across teams

Why Join?:

• Work on high-profile, enterprise-scale programmes delivering real-world impact
• Develop your career as a Senior DevOps Engineer in a world-leading, highly admired technology consultancy
• Collaborate with multi-skilled teams across cloud, development, and operations functions
• Benefit from structured learning, mentoring, and career progression opportunities
• Be part of a collaborative, inclusive, and ambitious consulting culture

Interested? Apply Now!

Location: Newcastle (Hybrid, 3 days a week onsite)

Salary: Up to £60,000 (depending on experience) + 10% bonus

NOTE: You must be eligible for UK Security Clearance to be considered for this opportunity.

We are recruiting for a DevOps Engineer to join a high-performing technology delivery environment in Newcastle. This is a hybrid opportunity offering exposure to large-scale, complex programmes across both private and public sector domains.

As a DevOps Engineer, you will work within a collaborative Scrum-based environment, supporting development teams by delivering scalable, automated, and resilient infrastructure solutions.

Key responsibilities:

AWS platform focus

Designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous integration and deployment

Automating infrastructure provisioning using Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Configuring and maintaining DevOps tooling ecosystems

Supporting automated testing strategies including performance, security, and resilience testing

Implementing monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions

Managing Linux-based environments and cloud infrastructure

Supporting API integrations and serverless architectures

You will contribute to improving delivery velocity, reliability, and quality across engineering teams.

Required Experience

Minimum 2+ years of commercial AWS DevOps experience

Strong understanding of CI/CD principles with hands-on experience in tools such as GitLab, Jenkins, CodeBuild or similar

Commercial experience with Linux, and administering Linux-based systems

Infrastructure as Code experience using CloudFormation, AWS CDK, Terraform, or Ansible

Knowledge of monitoring and logging tools such as CloudWatch, Splunk, Prometheus, Kibana, or AppDynamics

Scripting experience in at least one language such as Python, Bash, PowerShell, Node.js, or TypeScript

Understanding of RESTful APIs and integrating them into DevOps workflows

Familiarity with Agile and Lean delivery methodologies

Desirable

Exposure to introducing DevOps practices into new or evolving projects

Experience contributing to technical design or architecture discussions

Virtual networking or performance testing experience

If you are a driven DevOps Engineer who thrives in automated, cloud-native environments and wants to work on impactful, enterprise-scale projects, apply today.

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Location:Newcastle (Hybrid, 3 days a week onsite)

Salary:Up to £60,000 (depending on experience) + 10% bonus

NOTE:You must be eligible for UK Security Clearance to be considered for this opportunity.

We are recruiting for a DevOps Engineer to join a high-performing technology delivery environment in Newcastle. This is a hybrid opportunity offering exposure to large-scale, complex programmes across both private and public sector domains.

As a DevOps Engineer, you will work within a collaborative Scrum-based environment, supporting development teams by delivering scalable, automated, and resilient infrastructure solutions.

Key responsibilities:

• AWS platform focus
• Designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous integration and deployment
• Automating infrastructure provisioning using Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
• Configuring and maintaining DevOps tooling ecosystems
• Supporting automated testing strategies including performance, security, and resilience testing
• Implementing monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions
• Managing Linux-based environments and cloud infrastructure
• Supporting API integrations and serverless architectures

You will contribute to improving delivery velocity, reliability, and quality across engineering teams.

Required Experience

• Minimum 2+ years of commercial AWS DevOps experience
• Strong understanding of CI/CD principles with hands-on experience in tools such as GitLab, Jenkins, CodeBuild or similar
• Commercial experience with Linux, and administering Linux-based systems
• Infrastructure as Code experience using CloudFormation, AWS CDK, Terraform, or Ansible
• Knowledge of monitoring and logging tools such as CloudWatch, Splunk, Prometheus, Kibana, or AppDynamics
• Scripting experience in at least one language such as Python, Bash, PowerShell, Node.js, or TypeScript
• Understanding of RESTful APIs and integrating them into DevOps workflows
• Familiarity with Agile and Lean delivery methodologies

Desirable

• Exposure to introducing DevOps practices into new or evolving projects
• Experience contributing to technical design or architecture discussions
• Virtual networking or performance testing experience

If you are a driven DevOps Engineer who thrives in automated, cloud-native environments and wants to work on impactful, enterprise-scale projects, apply today.

Pay up to £73,205 plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance.

DWP. Digital with Purpose.

We are looking for a Senior Infrastructure Engineer to join our community of tech experts in DWP Digital.

We’re using fresh ideas and leading-edge tech to build and maintain digital solutions that will be used by nearly every person in the UK, every day and at key moments in their lives.

DWP is the UK’s largest government department. We help people into work and make payments worth over £195bn a year to support and empower millions of people.

The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We’d love you to join us.

What skills, knowledge and experience will you need?

• Lead Criteria - Managing and deploying applications to managed Kubernetes platforms such as EKS and AKS.
• Cloud compute, storage, and configuration, ensuring solutions are repeatable, scalable, resilient, and highly available.
• Use and administration of source code management systems such as GitLab, including writing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines.
• Writing Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), using Terraform, and writing Config-as-Code (CaC) using Ansible. CloudFormation desirable.
• Identifying and automating toil where appropriate, to improve efficiency, increase reliability and reduce repetitive manual tasks.
• Working within Service and Delivery management frameworks (ITIL - Incident, Problem, Change, and Agile methodologies).
• Influential with strong communication and leadership skills.

You and your role

A typical day as a Senior Infrastructure Engineer in Hybrid Cloud Services means getting hands on with the tech that keeps cloud platforms running smoothly across the department. You’ll spend a lot of time working closely with Architects, SRE’s, Delivery Managers and Product Managers, bouncing ideas around and shaping cloud solutions that are stable, secure and ready to scale. Much of the work is about making sure everything we build or run lines up with the organisation’s technical standards and security expectations, so there’s always a bit of problem solving and forward planning involved.

Some days you’re deep in designing or delivering new cloud services; other days you’re looking after the platforms already in place - tuning performance, improving resilience or jumping in to resolve incidents when something unexpected pops up. You’re the person the team turns to when things get complicated, offering guidance to junior engineers and helping users understand what’s going on behind the scenes.

There’s also a steady rhythm of spotting ways to make services better, putting together improvement plans and seeing them through so the cloud environment keeps evolving. It’s the kind of role where you’re both building the future and keeping the present stable, all within a huge organisation that feels a lot like an enterprise scale tech company, just one that sits right at the centre of government.

Details. Wages. Perks.

Location: You’ll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester or Newcastle, whichever is most convenient for you.

Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you’ll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub.

Pay: We offer competitive pay of up to £73,205

Pension: You’ll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%, worth over £16,000 per year.

Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 26 days rising to 31 days over time.

You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. You’ll also get all the usual public holidays.

We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes:

• Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies
• Time off volunteering and charitable giving
• Bring your authentic self to work with ‘I Can Be Me in DWP’
• Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more
• Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it’s even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference
• Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities.

And we have an award-winning environment and culture:

• DWP have been recognised as 2024 Diversity Employer of the Year at the Computing Women in Tech Excellence awards
• Diverse and Inclusive Leadership at Digital Leaders Awards 2024
• Commended as Best Place to Work in Digital category in the Computing Digital Technology Leaders awards 2025
• Recognised as one of the Best Public Sector Employers at 2025 Women In Tech Employer Awards

Process:

We know your time is valuable, so our application and selection process is just two stages:

Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There’ll be full instructions when you click through.

Interview: a single stage interview online.

CLICK APPLY for more information and to start your application.

Are you ready to start a networking career?

The demand for newly trained and qualified Network professionals has never been greater and this boasts excellent opportunities for growth amongst other benefits.

We help you develop the skills required with three globally recognised qualifications, real-world project work and practical training so that you can be ready to launch your new career in networking with our job guarantee on completion.

Newto Training can support you at any stage of your career journey whether you’re new to the industry or looking to exchange your skills, this Network Engineer course is designed to get you job-ready.

Within our Network Engineer career programme, you will:

• 100+ hours of live instructor-led online training
• 4 certifications: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals, CompTIA Network+, Cisco CCNA & Forescout FSCA (with an exam resit included)
• Real-world project work getting you job-ready
• Upon completion of your course, we’ll put you in touch with our partner companies to secure you a job in the I.T. industry

Course cost

£2795, or, £232.91 per month

We guarantee you will be offered a job upon completion, or we will refund you 100% of your course fees.

No prior industry experience is required - No matter your background, previous studies or work history - if you think you have the soft skills (communication skills, passion) needed then we can help you launch the career you want.

Click ‘Apply Now’ to begin your new networking career!

Were partnering with a fast-growing, award-winning, technically-led business that is transforming how organisations across the UK manage their utility services. With a strong focus on sustainability, innovation, and simplifying the customer experience, this company offers a genuinely modern, supportive, and forward-thinking environment, where the Technology team plays a key role in driving growth.

They are now looking to hire a DevOps Engineer (experienced, “mid”-level) to join their Platform Engineering team at an exciting stage of growth, as they scale a key internal product beyond MVP. This is a fantastic opportunity for an engineer with solid foundations in DevOps who is keen to further develop their skills while working alongside experienced professionals in a collaborative setting.

Job title: Platform Engineer, DEvOps Engineer, SRE, etc.

Salary: £55,000 £63,000 + extensive benefits package
Working Pattern:Hybrid. Flexible split between office and home. 2 days per week in the Peterlee area. Suitable locations include Durham, Hartlepool, Newcastle, Middlesbrough, Peterlee, Sunderland and surrounding areas.

The Role
This is a hands-on position where youll contribute to the design, build, and maintenance of secure, scalable, and cost-effective cloud infrastructure. Youll work closely with a multidisciplinary Agile team, playing an active role in modern DevOps practices and tooling.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate on the design of secure, scalable, and highly available, cost-optimised cloud infrastructure (Azure)
• Implement technologies using Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform)
• Monitor and manage systems for availability and performance
• Support Agile delivery through Scrum and Kanban, contributing to team rituals and processes

What Were Looking For

• Developing and deploying via Infrastructure-as-Code, with proficiency in Terraform, YAML and ARM templates
• Creation, monitoring and management of cloud artefacts in Microsoft Azure, using the Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) via Azure DevOps

Desirable (but not essential)

• Using AI to enhance productivity, such as code generation or coding assistance
• Ability to build and manage services deployed into Kubernetes, including container configuration and Helm charts
• Code written in C#/.NET
• Experience with scripting tools such as PowerShell, Bash, Python, or Bicep
• Understanding of observability & monitoring platforms

If youre looking to progress your DevOps career within a collaborative, forward-thinking engineering team, this is an excellent opportunity to make a real impact.

Senior Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical Bias)

Location: Jarrow, South Tyneside, Tyne & Wear
Salary: £50,000–£55,000
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Monday–Friday, Day Shift (with required out-of-hours and weekend flexibility)

A long-established food manufacturing business is seeking a Senior Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical Bias) to join its team at a key production facility in South Tyneside. The company supplies high-quality products to major retailers and foodservice customers and is continuing to invest in new equipment, facilities, and engineering infrastructure.

This role offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced engineer to take ownership of maintenance performance, drive improvements to engineering systems, and play a hands-on role in ensuring operational reliability across plant and facilities.

The Role

The Senior Maintenance Engineer will lead on both day-to-day maintenance activity and longer-term engineering improvements. Responsibilities include maintaining production machinery, overseeing facilities maintenance, and driving the overhaul of the site’s CMMS and Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) strategy.

This position suits a mechanically biased engineer with strong FMCG or manufacturing experience who is comfortable working both strategically and hands-on.

Key Responsibilities

Maintenance & Engineering Operations

• Conduct planned, preventative, and reactive maintenance on production plant and site facilities.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical issues across processing, packaging, and material-handling equipment.
• Support basic electrical maintenance tasks within competency.
• Minimise downtime through effective fault-finding and quick response.
• Lead root-cause analysis and develop long-term engineering solutions.

CMMS & PPM Leadership

• Overhaul and improve the site’s Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Develop and manage a refined and fully optimised PPM schedule.
• Maintain accurate asset registers, engineering records, and audit-ready documentation.
• Use maintenance data to drive efficiency, reliability, and proactive engineering culture.

Contractor & Compliance Management

• Manage and coordinate external contractors, ensuring safe working practices.
• Review and approve RAMS (Risk Assessments & Method Statements).
• Ensure adherence to H&S legislation, food safety standards, and site policies.
• Support audits and follow-up actions relating to engineering compliance.

Facilities & Site Services

• Oversee maintenance of utilities including refrigeration, boilers, air handling and water systems.
• Maintain and improve building fabric, infrastructure, and site services.
• Collaborate with suppliers and contractors on facilities upgrades and improvements.

Skills & Experience Required

Essential

• Time-served Maintenance Engineer with a strong mechanical background.
• Experience within manufacturing, FMCG, food production, or similar environments.
• Proven track record of improving CMMS and PPM systems.
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems (pneumatics, hydraulics, rotating machinery, conveyors).
• Competent interpreting mechanical drawings and schematics.
• Experienced in contractor management and RAMS approval.
• Strong fault-finding, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Able to work autonomously and take ownership of engineering standards.

Desirable

• Basic electrical knowledge (motors, sensors, controls, general fault-finding).
• Understanding of food-sector compliance (HACCP, hygiene, regulatory standards).
• Experience leading small teams or acting as a senior point of contact.
• Continuous improvement mindset (Lean, Kaizen, 5S).

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary of £50,000–£55,000
• Monday–Friday day shift
• Flexibility for occasional call-outs
• A role with real ownership over engineering systems and site reliability
• Supportive environment with opportunities to influence ongoing investment and improvement
• Long-term development within a growing organisation

The position of Infrastructure Engineer within the not-for-profit sector involves managing and supporting technology infrastructure to ensure optimal performance and reliability. This role is ideal for someone with expertise in maintaining systems and a passion for delivering effective solutions.

Client Details

This organisation operates within the not-for-profit sector and is recognised for its commitment to delivering impactful services. As a medium-sized organisation, they are dedicated to leveraging technology to support their mission and enhance their operations.

Description

• Manage and maintain the organisation’s technology infrastructure, including servers, networks, and storage systems.

• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues to ensure minimal downtime.

• Implement and maintain security measures to safeguard data and systems.

• Collaborate with internal teams to assess and address infrastructure needs.

• Document infrastructure configurations and processes for future reference.

• Support upgrades and migrations to improve system efficiency and capability.

• Provide technical guidance and support to end-users as needed.

• Stay updated on emerging technologies and recommend improvements where relevant.

• Implement and manage virtualisation platforms (VMware, Hyper-V) ensuring optimal performance and resource utilisation

• Design and implement hybrid cloud solutions connecting on-premise infrastructure with Azure services

• Configure and maintain network infrastructure including switches, routers, firewalls, VPNs, and wireless systems

• Deploy and support Windows Server and Linux environments, ensuring appropriate patching, hardening, and configuration management

• Manage Active Directory, DNS, DHCP services and plan migration to Azure Active Directory/Entra ID

Profile

A successful Infrastructure Engineer should have:

• A strong understanding of technology infrastructure, including networks, servers, and storage systems.
• Experience with implementing and managing security protocols and solutions.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting and resolving technical issues efficiently.
• Familiarity with system upgrades and migrations.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• A proactive approach to learning and applying emerging technologies.
• Effective communication skills to support collaboration and user assistance.

Job Offer

• A permanent position within the not-for-profit sector, offering a fulfilling career path.
• Competitive salary ranging from 46,400 per annum.
• Comprehensive benefits package to support your well-being and professional growth.
• An opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects that make a difference.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career as an Infrastructure Engineer, apply today and join a team dedicated to making a positive impact.

We re partnering with a fast-growing, award-winning, technically-led business that is transforming how organisations across the UK manage their utility services. With a strong focus on sustainability, innovation, and simplifying the customer experience, this company offers a genuinely modern, supportive, and forward-thinking environment, where the Technology team plays a key role in driving growth.

They are now looking to hire a DevOps Engineer (experienced, “mid”-level) to join their Platform Engineering team at an exciting stage of growth, as they scale a key internal product beyond MVP. This is a fantastic opportunity for an engineer with solid foundations in DevOps who is keen to further develop their skills while working alongside experienced professionals in a collaborative setting.

Job title: Platform Engineer, DEvOps Engineer, SRE, etc.

Salary: £55,000 £63,000 + extensive benefits package
Working Pattern: Hybrid. Flexible split between office and home. 2 days per week in the Peterlee area. Suitable locations include Durham, Hartlepool, Newcastle, Middlesbrough, Peterlee, Sunderland and surrounding areas.

The Role
This is a hands-on position where you ll contribute to the design, build, and maintenance of secure, scalable, and cost-effective cloud infrastructure. You ll work closely with a multidisciplinary Agile team, playing an active role in modern DevOps practices and tooling.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate on the design of secure, scalable, and highly available, cost-optimised cloud infrastructure (Azure)
• Implement technologies using Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform)
• Monitor and manage systems for availability and performance
• Support Agile delivery through Scrum and Kanban, contributing to team rituals and processes

What We re Looking For

• Developing and deploying via Infrastructure-as-Code, with proficiency in Terraform, YAML and ARM templates
• Creation, monitoring and management of cloud artefacts in Microsoft Azure, using the Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) via Azure DevOps

Desirable (but not essential)

• Using AI to enhance productivity, such as code generation or coding assistance
• Ability to build and manage services deployed into Kubernetes, including container configuration and Helm charts
• Code written in C#/.NET
• Experience with scripting tools such as PowerShell, Bash, Python, or Bicep
• Understanding of observability & monitoring platforms

If you re looking to progress your DevOps career within a collaborative, forward-thinking engineering team, this is an excellent opportunity to make a real impact.