Pay up to £80,664 plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance.

This is a real and significant DevOps leadership role in the UK’s largest government department. Here you will have the freedom and autonomy to drive the development of our technical landscape and define what DevOps looks like in DWP

DWP. Digital with Purpose.

You’ll be a leading, expert voice in a DWP Digital community that is driving a once-in-a-generation transformation of public services.

We have a unique purpose, putting better, more efficient services in the hands of DWP users. The scale of our engineering challenge is also huge:

• We have 1bn lines of code in over 12,000 code repos and 90+ programming languages.
• We run around 294 days’ worth of testing every day through automation.
• Our APIs receive 173 million requests, and we spin up 280,000 AWS servers every month.
• Over 22 million people - 1/3 of the UK’s adult population access our services daily.
• Over 100,000 colleagues and agents use the kit, tools and systems we roll out. We build and maintain systems behind payments worth over £195bn payments annually.

What skills, knowledge and experience will you need?

• Demonstrable knowledge of writing and maintaining Infrastructure, and Configuration as Code.
• Demonstrable experience of using Unix/Linux/Windows in a support and/or development environment including scripting languages.
• Demonstrable experience of working in a DevOps environment - Continuous Integration & Deployment, Delivery methods and techniques, including agile scrum experience.
• Demonstrable knowledge of implementing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience of supporting, guiding, and developing Engineers across multi-disciplinary teams in an agile environment.
• Demonstrable experience of developing and supporting AWS cloud-based applications.

You and your role

As a Senior AWS DevOps Engineer, your days are all about building and running the cloud platforms that sit behind some of the UK’s most important digital public services. You’ll spend a lot of time creating and improving automated pipelines, making sure deployments are smooth, repeatable and fast. Because everything runs in AWS, you’ll be designing systems that can handle huge demand - resilient, secure and able to scale without fuss.

You’ll work closely with product teams, helping them shape ideas into real solutions, choosing the right tools, spinning up environments and jumping in when something needs fixing or improving. A big part of the job is championing good engineering practices, making sure services are built with long-term reliability and maintainability in mind. You’ll also help guide and support other DevOps engineers, sharing what you know and helping the team level up.

Depending on the programme you join, you might be running large platforms that support millions of citizens with pensions and benefits or working on the transformation of the Personal Independence Payment service, building new digital journeys and modern backend systems from the ground up. Either way, your work directly shapes how people across the UK access essential services every day.

Details. Wages. Perks.

Location: You’ll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Birmingham, Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle or Sheffield, 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 £80,664.

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 are 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.

Position: Air Conditioning Engineer
Type: Permanent
Location: Wigan / North West England
Salary: £42,000 - £44,000 PA Basic plus OT and on-call etc.
We are recruiting for an Air Conditioning Engineer with a working history in PPM and reactive maintenance. The role is a permanent position working on a mobile basis across the North West area. The core of the AC work will be maintenance (PPM and reactive), general building services operations and minor installations.
The position requires an Air Conditioning engineer that can complete maintenance operations to a high standard with a good basic knowledge of HVAC plant. Salary is circa £42,000 - £44,000 basic. Monday to Friday 40 hours per week plus overtime. On-call payment. Van etc. supplied.

Duties:
The Air Conditioning Engineer will be required to perform the following:

• provide maintenance, inspection and repair services to air conditioning and cooling systems
• complete PPM and reactive maintenance to chillers, AHU and split systems plus fan coil units
• complete small works, installation and refurbishment of AC and cooling equipment
• maintain and manage the records for all HVAC kit on the facility and provide a monitoring service for the critical maintenance schedules including F-Gas records
• diagnose faults and leak repair
• liaise with electrical building services and BMS teams, providing overlap where required
• ideally to provide the site with AC and air cooling advice based on current theory and knowledge
• assist with general ad-hoc maintenance tasks where required

Air Conditioning Engineer Requirements:

• at least 2 years experience of PPM’s and reactive
• experience of Air Conditioning and chiller maintenance
• building services knowledge, to have been exposed to all aspects of building services including basic electrical knowledge
• highly articulate and presentable with excellent customer facing skills
• Chiller / refrigeration
• IT literate and good record/data keeping skills
• Qualified AC-R engineer - C&G/NVQ
• F-Gas 2079 safe handling of refrigerants
• valid driving license

What happens now:
If you are interested then please click the APPLY button now
PRS are a leading specialist recruitment and search & selection consultancy within the Building Services, FM and Support Sectors.
Please note if you have not heard from us within 5 days, then your application has not been successful.
PRS is an equal opportunities employer

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Our learners have gone on to roles such as Cyber Security Analyst, Junior Penetration Tester, SOC Analyst, and IT Support, working with companies across tech, logistics, public services, and digital sectors. Complete the course and gain a guaranteed interview* with a leading employer, helping you start your career protecting businesses, data, and digital systems.
Course Details
Start Date: 16/02
Duration: 14 weeks
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What you’ll learn
Cyber Principles: Understand core frameworks and security principles.
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This is a government-funded opportunity. To apply, you must:
* Live in Greater Manchester.
* Be aged 19 or over.
* Earn below the gross annual wage cap of £32,400.
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* IT Support: Manage helpdesk tickets, resolve technical issues, and configure operating systems.
* Network & Cloud: Configure network devices and explore cloud computing models like IaaS and SaaS.
* Digital Security: Learn to protect data using risk management, SIEM tools, and vulnerability assessments.
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This is a government-funded opportunity. To apply, you must:
* Live in Greater Manchester (GMCA region).
* Be aged 19 or over.
* Have lived in the UK/EU for a minimum of 3 years.
* Earn below the gross annual wage cap.
* Prerequisites: Basic IT skills are required.
Cost
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Senior VMware Engineer

Duration: 4 Months

Location: Manchester & remote (hybrid)

Rate: £570 per day

Start: ASAP

IR35 Status: Inside

Role Overview:

A Senior VMware Engineer is required to support our higher education client’s virtual infrastructure modernisation and operational support initiatives. You will possess a minimum of 5 years hands-on experience provisioning and managing Linux and Windows virtual machines in enterprise VMware environments. You will be proficient in providing advanced engineering expertise across VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) VMware ESXi, VMware vSphere and VMware NSX-T; ensuring stability, scalability and performance of mission critical academic and research systems.

Essential Skills & Experience required:

As the Senior VMware Engineer you will possess the following:

A minimum of 5+ years of enterprise VMware engineering experience.

A proven track record provisioning Linux (RHEL, Ubuntu, etc.) and Windows Server VMs.

Strong hands-on expertise in VCF, ESXi, vSphere, and NSX-T.

Experience in higher education, research institutions, or large multi-tenant environments preferred.

Solid understanding of storage, networking, and security integration.

Automation and Scripting skills (PowerCLI, PowerShell, Bash, Python).

Experience with vCenter administration and cluster design.

Strong troubleshooting and performance tuning capabilities.

Desirable Qualifications

VMware certifications (VCP-DCV, VCAP).

Experience with automation/orchestration (VMware Aria/vRealise, Ansible).

Hybrid cloud experience (Azure, AWS, VMware Cloud).

Experience supporting research computing or HPC workloads.

Familiarity with ITIL-based change management processes.

Responsibilities include:

Provision, configure, and manage Linux and Windows VMs in enterprise clusters.
Deploy and manage workloads within VMware Cloud Foundation environments.
Install, configure, patch, and upgrade VMware ESXi hosts.
Administer and optimise VMware vSphere clusters, including HA, DRS, and vMotion.
Design and manage network virtualisation using VMware NSX-T.
Perform VM life cycle management (build, template creation, cloning, migration, decommissioning).
Conduct performance monitoring, capacity planning, and resource optimisation.
Support storage integration (SAN/NAS/vSAN) and ensure optimal IOPS performance.
Implement and support backup, replication, and disaster recovery solutions.
Provide advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
Document architecture, configurations, and operational procedures.
Collaborate with infrastructure, security, networking, and research computing teams.

Deliverables

Fully provisioned and optimised virtual machine environments.
Updated and documented VMware architecture diagrams and configurations.
Performance optimisation and capacity planning reports.
Resolved infrastructure incidents within agreed SLAs.
Knowledge transfer documentation and handover sessions (if required)

Note. You will be required to attend the client site 2 days per week*

If this role is of interest please email your CV to: (see below)

Certes Computing (and all of its subsidiary companies) is committed to promoting equality and diversity in its business operations.

VMWare Engineer

Rate - £525 - £550 (Daily)

Location - Manchester (Hybrid)

Duration - 4 Months (Initially)

Ir35 - Inside (Must use an umbrella company)

We are seeking a Senior VMware Engineer (Contractor) with a minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience provisioning and managing Linux and Windows virtual machines in enterprise VMware environments. This is a contract engagement supporting a higher education institution’s virtual infrastructure modernisation and operational support initiatives.

The contractor will provide advanced engineering expertise across VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF), VMware ESXi, VMware vSphere, and VMware NSX-T, ensuring stability, scalability, and performance of mission-critical academic and research systems.

Scope of Work

• Provision, configure, and manage Linux and Windows VMs in enterprise clusters.
• Deploy and manage workloads within VMware Cloud Foundation environments.
• Install, configure, patch, and upgrade VMware ESXi hosts.
• Administer and optimise VMware vSphere clusters, including HA, DRS, and vMotion.
• Design and manage network virtualisation using VMware NSX-T.
• Perform VM life cycle management (build, template creation, cloning, migration, decommissioning).
• Conduct performance monitoring, capacity planning, and resource optimisation.
• Support storage integration (SAN/NAS/vSAN) and ensure optimal IOPS performance.
• Implement and support backup, replication, and disaster recovery solutions.
• Provide advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
• Document architecture, configurations, and operational procedures.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, security, networking, and research computing teams.

Deliverables

• Fully provisioned and optimised virtual machine environments.
• Updated and documented VMware architecture diagrams and configurations.
• Performance optimisation and capacity planning reports.
• Resolved infrastructure incidents within agreed SLAs.
• Knowledge transfer documentation and handover sessions (if required at contract completion).

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum 5+ years of enterprise VMware engineering experience.
• Proven track record provisioning Linux (RHEL, Ubuntu, etc.) and Windows Server VMs.
• Strong hands-on expertise in VCF, ESXi, vSphere, and NSX-T.
• Experience in higher education, research institutions, or large multi-tenant environments preferred.
• Solid understanding of storage, networking, and security integration.
• Automation and Scripting skills (PowerCLI, PowerShell, Bash, Python).
• Experience with vCenter administration and cluster design.
• Strong troubleshooting and performance tuning capabilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• VMware certifications (VCP-DCV, VCAP).
• Experience with automation/orchestration (VMware Aria/vRealise, Ansible).
• Hybrid cloud experience (Azure, AWS, VMware Cloud).
• Experience supporting research computing or HPC workloads.
• Familiarity with ITIL-based change management processes.

Contractor Expectations

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Deliver results within defined project timelines.
• Participate in change advisory board (CAB) meetings as required.
• Provide regular status updates to project stakeholders.
• Availability for occasional after-hours maintenance windows.

The Company:
Maintenance division of a group of based M&E companies, T/O c£100m, who design, install and maintain commercial M&E services.
PPM / General Maintenance Operative – Commercial FM
Covering the Yorkshire region
Up to £17.55 per hour plus OT at x 1.5 & x 2 + Paid Travel at 1.5
What You’ll Be Doing:

* Organise and deliver electrical and mechanical PPM, in-line with an agreed planner – emergency light testing, fire alarm tests, water temperature checks, filter changes.

* Ensure PPM compliance is maintained, and all certification and frequencies are met in-line with the planner.

* Deliver great customer service and maintain an excellent working relationship with the clients.

* Hold a good knowledge of Health & Safety to ensure safe delivery of work.

What We’re Looking For:

* A solid all-rounder with experience in commercial FM or building maintenance

* UK driving licence holder & eligible to work in the UK

What’s In It For You:

* Base salary of £34,403 - £36,504 on a 40-hour week

* All travel is paid at time and a half.

* 23 days holiday + bank holidays

* Matched pension contribution

* Overtime readily available

£35 - 37,000 per annum + permanent benefits + on-call allowance

Eligible for Security Check (SC) clearance

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Network Operations Engineer to join a high‑performing Network Operations Centre (NOC) supporting a broad portfolio of private and public‑sector clients. You’ll work across complex, multi‑technology environments, helping to deliver stable, secure, and high‑performing network solutions throughout their full lifecycle.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Network Operations Engineer within our NOC, you will play a key role in delivering advanced support across enterprise networks while working with cutting‑edge technologies such as SD‑WAN, Wireless LAN, and Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) solutions.
Your responsibilities will include:
Leading the diagnosis and resolution of complex Level 3 network incidents
Owning and implementing network changes and service requests across diverse technical landscapes
Providing deep technical expertise on advanced network issues, ensuring stability and security
Building your expertise through access to training, certifications, and hands‑on exposure to next‑generation networking solutionsSkills & Experience We’re Looking For

We’re looking for a confident and skilled network professional who brings:

Extensive enterprise networking experience with relevant certifications (e.g., CCNP, Fortinet NSE, Palo Alto certifications)
Strong hands‑on experience with firewalls including Fortinet, Palo Alto, Checkpoint, and Cisco Firepower
Solid knowledge of SD‑WAN technologies and familiarity with SASE frameworks, including Fortinet SASE and other leading solutions
Expertise across key networking areas:
LAN/WAN
MPLS
VPN
VLAN configuration
Network segmentation
QoS
Advanced routing and switching
Knowledge of network security principles, load balancing, and cloud networking integration
Good working knowledge of ITIL processesSecurity Clearance Requirements

To join us in this role, you must be eligible to obtain Security Check (SC) clearance.
This requires:

We can accept British Nationals/Dual Nationality/ILR Visa/EU Settlement status but need continuous residence in the UK for the past 5 years, and no longer than 28 consecutive days spent outside of the UK during this time

Our food manufacturing client in New Mills is looking for a Site Services Manager. Their factory is a major local employer and a landmark in the region, producing some of Britain’s most beloved food brands. With products distributed widely across the UK and internationally, the company prides itself on delivering quality and excellence every day.

They offer a supportive culture focused on personal development, continuous improvement, and strong company values that guide decision-making and everyday behaviour.

What’s in it for you?

Annual attendance and performance bonuses at the company’s discretion
Subsidised onsite canteen
Free onsite car parking
Volunteering and charity events-company matches individual sponsorship up to £1,000
Pension - Company contribution: 4% - Employee contribution: 3%
Note: contributions may vary depending on pay grade.
Free Christmas gift and Christmas lunch
Company sick pay (after 1 year’s service)
25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays
Employee Assistance Programme providing financial, emotional, and practical advice
Employee Recognition Programme for demonstrating core company values
Gym membership discount at New Bodies Gym, New Mills
Health Cash Plan via BHSF (discounts on medical & dental appointments)
Private GP and Occupational Health clinics
Long service gifts at milestones: 6 months, 1 year, 3 years, 5 years, 10 years, 25 years
New starter packs with sweet hamper and weekly meal voucher for 4 weeks
Costco membership
Social Club with raffles and trips
Substantial staff discount on Swizzels products
Continuous training and apprenticeship opportunities
Ad hoc treats (ice pops, ice cream van, etc.)

Role Overview

The Site Services Manager plays a pivotal role within the Engineering Leadership Team, shaping the future of our Site Services Department in a dynamic, fast-growing food manufacturing business.

You will be responsible for:

Developing best-practice maintenance systems
Coordinating capital installations
Ensuring reliable delivery of essential site services to internal customers
Upholding the highest standards of safety, legislative compliance, and operational excellenceThis role offers the opportunity to contribute to a progressive, high-performing Site Services function that directly supports the business’s long-term success.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and actively contribute to the Engineering Leadership Team, driving performance and best practices
Deliver the Engineering 5-year strategy, aligned with the company vision
Own Site Services strategy and roadmap for utilities, buildings, and critical services
Lead and develop a small maintenance/utilities team (skills matrix, training, succession planning, performance management)
Demonstrate safe behaviour and comply with all safe systems of work
Manage contractors and service providers: pre-qualification, competency checks, RAMS review, permits-to-work, supervision, and SLA performance
Maintain permit-to-work and LOTO systems across high-risk activities
Plan and deliver CAPEX/OPEX projects for utilities, fabric, and infrastructure: business cases, ROI/NPV, tendering, and contractor selection
Set and track KPIs (MTBF, MTTR, PM compliance, statutory compliance, energy/water intensity, cost-to-serve, contractor performance)
Confidently communicate at all levels and provide occasional out-of-hours support
Lead a safety-focused culture to reduce accidents and near misses
Ensure legal compliance with UK H&S regulations (HSWA, MHSWR, PUWER, LOLER, PSSR, DSEAR/ATEX, COSHH, RIDDOR, CDM, electricity, manual handling, working at height)
Oversee steam generation & distribution, boilers, water treatment, compressed air, legionella control, refrigeration, electrical infrastructure, and lifting equipment compliance
Manage emergency preparedness, energy & carbon management, pollution prevention, and GMP compliance
Lead compliance audits and corrective actions for ISO 45001, ISO 9001, FSSC 22000
Manage work orders, prioritising by risk/impact, and maintain planned maintenance schedules
Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality, safety, efficiency, and reduce waste.

Key Skills & Attributes

Demonstrates company values and leadership qualities daily
Experience managing a team or recognised management qualification
Thrives in a fast-paced, changing environment and can make decisions under pressure
Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office
Excellent written, verbal, and organisational skills
Highly motivated with strong work ethic and problem-solving abilities
Open to learning, logical, risk-aware, and committed to continuous improvement

Why Join?
This is an outstanding opportunity to become part of a business that invests in its people, values their expertise, and supports career progression. You’ll join a high-performing engineering team, benefit from structured training, and play a key role in continuous improvement across the site.

How to Apply
If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you. Please send your CV highlighting your relevant experience. If shortlisted, we’ll be in touch within 2 working days.

INDMG

Manchester
£75,000 per annum

A global manufacturer of Chillers and Process Cooling equipment. They provide a comprehensive suite of HVAC solutions, from design and supply to installation, commissioning and maintenance for offices, hospitals, data centres and other large facilities. This allows them to help clients improve energy efficiency and operational performance while reducing carbon emissions and meet regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:
Commission industrial refrigeration systems (e.g. ammonia, CO₂, HFC) including pressure testing, evacuation, charging, and system start-up
Perform functional testing and calibration of compressors, valves, controls, safety devices, and BMS interfaces
Diagnose and rectify faults during commissioning to ensure safe, efficient system performance
Verify compliance with design specifications, PED requirements, and F-Gas / environmental regulations
Produce commissioning documentation, test records, and support client handover and training

Package:
£60,000 per annum
Overtime (1.5x or 2x), door to door & on-call pay
32 days annual leave
Pension scheme
Continuous training opportunities

What You’ll Need:
F-Gas certification
Commissioning experience
Experience handling natural refrigerants (Ammonia & Co2)
Full driving licence

Interested in hearing more? Call Peter Caulfield on (phone number removed) or Email (url removed)

WR HVAC | M&E are #1 recruitment partner for HVAC jobs. Our customers include a range of large and small M&E companies, manufacturers and suppliers of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment. We recruit UK wide for sales, management and technical jobs.

WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy

Sparta Global is looking for passionate and committed individuals who want to kickstart a career in technology! You must be willing to complete full-time training in our DevOps Engineer programme and will then be assigned to work in a junior role with one of our trusted client partners as a ‘Spartan’ consultant. We are building for exciting future opportunities, your application will be reviewed accordingly, aligning to availability and requirements ensuring we can match the right candidates to the right roles.

We are seeking DevOps Engineer, Technical Consultants to join our team:

By utilising DevOps, businesses deliver systems faster, cheaper and without sacrificing high quality. It is an environment, a philosophical mindset and a real-world framework and just as the title says it brings together development and operations so that organisations can create stable, repeatable platforms for product deployment.

To become a DevOps specialist, you need to have both technical and soft skills to seamlessly integrate with multiple teams. Engineers use tools to deploy infrastructure as code, create automation and test the platform during deployment and hook in monitoring systems for rapid up to date reporting.

As a DevOps Engineer, you will be collaborating with the development and operations teams to automate the deployment of applications to multiple environments.
You will be responsible for monitoring the health and performance of systems and troubleshooting issues as they arise.
You will implement and maintain infrastructure as code to manage and provision resources effectively, while contributing to the development and improvement of DevOps practises and processes.

We’re not expecting you to be an expert right away - that’s where our award-winning Academy comes in. We’re experts in building skills and confidence in a fun and supportive environment that will not only challenge but develop you into a confident and capable consultant.

You will embark on a transformative development journey that combines academic learning, coaching, mentorship, real-world client projects, and continuous growth opportunities across a variety of industries and sectors.

How it works:

Learn: Complete a period of full-time Academy training when you join Sparta Global. All training is delivered remotely by our team of industry-professional trainers and is paid from day one.

Work: At the successful completion of training, you will become a ‘Spartan’ consultant and be available for assignment to work with one of our clients as a DevOps Engineer Technical Consultant!

Grow: You’ll work with our client for up to 24 months, be able to access upskilling, salary increases, and are then available to convert to a full-time employee with your assigned employer.

How to apply:

Our recruitment process is simple and supportive, and we encourage people from all demographics and backgrounds to apply. You do not need to have prior experience of working in tech or studying a STEM subject at a high level.

Apply online - Our team of Recruiters will review your application and invite you to the next stage if you showcase the right aptitude for success.Complete online assessments and a first-stage interview - These assessments are testing your aptitude for learning, not what you know. Show us your potential and then your personality in a face-to-face interview.Final competency-based interview - Demonstrate your collaborative skills, problem-solving abilities, and growth mindset to secure your spot in the Academy.

Person specification:

To be successful for this role you will demonstrate a level of ability in Python or similar. You will be passionate about technology and eager to learn programme development to an advanced level.

We’re also seeking passionate individuals who align with our values:

• Empathy & Diversity - Integrity, respect, and a commitment to inclusivity.
• Drive - A goal-oriented mindset with a passion for growth.
• Collaboration - A team-focused approach with a desire to build strong relationships.
• Innovation - Curiosity, creativity, and openness to new ideas.
• Flexibility - Adaptability and resilience in a fast-paced industry.

Eligibility:

As a Sparta Global Consultant, you will be deployed to work with one of our client partners at the completion of your training. For this reason, candidates must be open to relocation within the UK for client site deployments and remote work cannot be guaranteed.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK (British/Irish Citizenship, EU Settled Status, or Permanent Visa Holder) and unfortunately, we are unable to sponsor visas at this time.

About Sparta Global:

Sparta Global is a technology services and education company, specialising in hiring, training, and deploying the next generation of leaders across in-demand technology and business skills.

Over the past decade Sparta Global has helped more than 3000 people kickstart a career in technology, supporting graduates, non-graduates, career changers, returners, and ex forces personnel to develop exciting careers with our network of 100+ employers across public sector, financial services, and commercial.

In 2024, Sparta Global was an awarded a King’s Award for Enterprise for Promoting Opportunity, adding to its accolades as a Top 20 Employer for Social Mobility, B Corp accredited business for sustainability, and Princess Royal Training Award winner.

The Benefits:

• Free training - paid from day one
• Performance-based reviews every six months to discuss salary increases
• Referral bonuses
• No exit fees

• 20 days of annual leave + bank holidays
• An extra day off for your birthday
• Pension scheme
• Eye care support
• Death-in-service cover
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Personal development budget
• Access to alumni and professional networks
• Opportunities to become a brand ambassador

Don’t wait to kickstart a career in technology, grab your opportunity to train and work with Sparta Global today!

AWS Devops Engineer - Manchester Linux Systems Admin/ Terraform / Automation You’ll take ownership of cloud infrastructure on AWS, drive automation and CI/CD initiatives, and shape DevOps best practices across the engineering function. This position offers the chance to lead DevOps strategy end-to-end while collaborating closely with a highly skilled team of engineers and architects. You should have experience with: p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0’> Amazon Web Services (AWS) - EC2, EKS, S3, VPC, IAM, CloudWatch (certifications desirable but not essential) p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0’> Terraform for infrastructure-as-code, environment provisioning, and repeatable automation p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0’> Kubernetes (preferably EKS), CI/CD pipelines, and GitOps-style workflows p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0’> Familiarity with Agile delivery practices and collaborating closely with product and engineering team Salary in the range £55-65K AWS Devops Engineer - Manchester Oscar Associates (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. To understand more about what we do with your data please review our privacy policy in the privacy section of the Oscar website. TPBN1_UKTJ

Location: Rochdale, Greater Manchester

Salary: £60,000

Shift: Continental Shifts – 4 on, 4 off (Days & Nights)

We’re working with one of the UK’s most advanced and dynamic distribution operations, supporting a major retail brand with a vast, automated 24/7 logistics site covering over one million square feet. The business continues to grow, invest, and modernise its engineering function, creating opportunities for forward-thinking leaders who can drive reliability, efficiency, and people performance.

Role Overview

You will lead and manage engineering shifts across a large 24-hour operation, providing clear direction and hands on leadership to multi disciplined engineering teams to support internal and external customers across two large distribution centres. Your focus will be on delivering both qualitative and quantitative business objectives, achieving KPI targets, and driving continuous improvement in both engineering performance and people.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a team of multi-skilled engineers, service engineers, and assistants to deliver planned and reactive maintenance in line with KPIs.
• Provide technical expertise and hands-on fault-finding support across a wide range of automated equipment.
• Manage third-party contractors and ensure project and service KPIs are met.
• Handle all aspects of people management including performance reviews, disciplinaries, and absence management.
• Drive engagement and effective communication across the engineering team.
• Support and deputise for the Site Engineering Manager when required.
• Plan and coordinate all engineering activity through the CMMS system, ensuring PPMs and reactive work are completed to standard.
• Collaborate with Operations, HR, H&S, and other site functions to maximise uptime and resource efficiency.
• Lead and deliver continuous improvement initiatives to enhance site reliability and efficiency.
• Maintain and audit compliance with Health & Safety, statutory requirements, and company procedures.
• Promote a positive culture focused on teamwork, accountability, and professional development.

About You

• Proven background leading multi-disciplined engineering teams within an automated warehouse or FMCG environment.
• Time-served Engineer with a minimum of HNC in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Strong working knowledge of SCADA and PLC systems (Siemens preferred).
• Experienced in using CMMS systems (Agility or similar).
• Health & Safety qualified (IOSH or equivalent).
• Excellent communicator with the ability to influence across all levels.
• Capable of making sound decisions under pressure and prioritising effectively.
• Confident working at height and understanding of relevant safety protocols (training can be provided).
• Results-driven, flexible, and passionate about developing people and processes.

Key Words: Shift Engineering Manager, Engineering Team Leader, Maintenance Manager, Engineering Supervisor, Automated Distribution, FMCG, Siemens PLC, Agility CMMS, Continuous Improvement

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F5 Infrastructure Engineer (LTM, DNS, AWAF, AFM- Manchester/Leeds/Edinburgh

An experienced F5 Engineer is required to support ongoing project delivery. You will work as part of an F5 team, delivering project requirements via automated pipelines as well as through the F5 GUI for Legacy environments.

Key responsibilities include:

• Designing and implementing F5 LTM and DNS configurations
• Supporting AWAF and AFM ACLs
• Delivering changes across production and pre-production environments
• Ensuring solutions align with organisational and compliance standards

Experience with automation pipelines is highly desirable, along with exposure to public cloud platforms. Training can be provided where required to support project delivery.

The role will involve some out-of-hours work to support change implementation. You will also collaborate closely with colleagues, sharing knowledge and best practices, and participate in ongoing learning within an experienced SME community.

Cyber Software Engineer - National Security

The successful applicant will join teams working at the forefront of AI/DS, Cyber, Cloud, DevOps/SRE and Platform Engineering. With long-term programmes secured across the latest frameworks, this position offers the chance to be part of an exciting growth journey with significant technical depth and variety.

As a Cyber Software Engineer, the successful applicant will contribute to the research, design and development of critical systems in support of National Security missions. They will apply secure coding practices, maintain high standards of software quality and work closely with operating systems at a low level.

Key Requirements

. Strong experience with C or C++
. Familiarity with Python
. Comfortable working with Linux or Windows operating systems
. Knowledge of version control tools and experience in agile delivery environments
. An interest in the Cyber domain
. Understanding of common software design and testing patterns
. Ability to build systems and support continuous integration pipelines

Clearance

Due to the nature of the work, applicants must be eligible to obtain DV clearance. This requires being a British Citizen and having lived in the UK for the past 10 years.

Next Steps

To apply, please submit an up-to-date CV. The team looks forward to hearing from you.

Reasonable Adjustments:

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Salary: Up to £37,000 + exceptional benefits package including over 20% employer pension contrubutions
Location: Stockport
Type: Full-time, office-based

Are you an experienced 2nd Line Support Engineer looking for a technically varied role where your expertise genuinely makes a difference

Our client is an award-winning healthcare provider delivering critical NHS services across Greater Manchester. As an employee-owned organisation with a strong social purpose, they combine innovative digital technology with outstanding clinical care to improve outcomes for patients and communities. With a highly capable Digital Technology Services team already in place, they are now looking to strengthen the team further with the addition of a skilled IT Support Engineer.

This role will see you supporting and developing a modern IT environment that underpins essential healthcare services. You ll provide high-quality 1st and 2nd line support across infrastructure, systems and end-user technology, ensuring systems remain secure, reliable and efficient. Alongside troubleshooting and service delivery, you ll also play an active role in improving infrastructure, identifying opportunities for automation and supporting the organisation s ongoing digital transformation.

Job Description

• Provide high-quality 1st and 2nd line technical support to internal users, ensuring a professional and responsive service
• Manage incidents and service requests through the ITSM ticketing system
• Diagnose and resolve hardware and software issues across servers, desktops, mobile devices and peripherals
• Support and maintain core IT infrastructure including servers, cloud platforms and networking components
• Assist with the management of Microsoft 365, Active Directory and Group Policy environments
• Support virtualised infrastructure and cloud services including Azure or AWS
• Maintain accurate documentation of systems, procedures and incident resolutions
• Contribute to security best practice and compliance with standards such as GDPR and ISO 27001
• Participate in an out-of-hours on-call rota to ensure service continuity

Person Specification

• Minimum of 3 years experience in a 2nd line IT support or systems support role
• Degree in Computer Science / IT-related discipline or equivalent commercial experience
• Strong knowledge of Windows client and server operating systems
• Experience supporting Microsoft 365, Active Directory and Group Policy Objects
• Understanding of networking fundamentals including VLANs, switching and routing
• Experience with firewalls (ideally Fortinet)
• Familiarity with virtualisation technologies such as Hyper-V
• Exposure to cloud platforms including Azure and/or AWS
• Working knowledge of automation tools such as PowerShell
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical users
• Full UK driving licence
• Relevant certifications such as CompTIA A+ or Microsoft Azure Administrator are advantageous

Why Apply

This is an opportunity to join a highly respected, employee-owned organisation that invests heavily in both its people and its technology. You ll work within a collaborative digital team supporting critical healthcare services while developing your own technical capabilities through continuous professional development and certification opportunities.

In return, our client offers a salary of up to £37,000, an exceptional benefits package, and the chance to work in an organisation where culture, values and employee engagement genuinely matter.

To apply, please submit your CV by clicking on the relevant links. If successful, you will be contacted by one of our consultants within 3 working days. Unfortunately, due to the volume of applications we expect to receive for this vacancy, if you do not hear from us within this time, you should presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Grassroots Recruitment is acting as a recruitment agency and a recruitment business in respect of this vacancy. Grassroots Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and recruiter. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of age, race, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, religion or disability.

Are you the kind of IT professional who loves getting to the root cause rather than putting out the same fires every week? We’re looking for a Lead Problem Manager to take ownership of major incidents, known errors, recurring issues and system wide problems driving stability, performance, and continuous improvement across a modern, cloud centric IT environment. This is a hands-on, high impact role within a forward-thinking organisation that invests heavily in technology, automation and service excellence.

As our Lead Problem Manager, you will:

• Own and lead Problem Management & Known Error activities within SLA and KPI timeframes.
• Act as a 2nd/3rd-line escalation point for technical service issues whilst adhering to change and configuration management processes.
• Troubleshoot application specific, hardware, and endpoint problems.
• Provide support across Windows, Azure Virtual Desktop, Office 365, Active Directory/AAD, as part of problem management activities.
• Design automation to improve processes and reduce recurring incidents.
• Maintain and update the internal Knowledge Base for Problems, Known Errors and Workarounds.
• Support end-user computing (EU devices, mobile, printers) as part of problem investigations.

Working closely with the Head of Technical Services and wider IT teams to drive operational excellence. If you’re driven by solving complex issues, improving systems, creating lasting stability, and possess a combination of the following skills, we want to hear from you!

• Experience in IT support/problem management in a professional office environment.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Genuine passion for root-cause analysis and long-term issue eradication.
• Customer-centric mindset with great communication skills (in-person, phone, email, chat).
• Knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory/AAD, Azure/O365 environments.
• Ability to prioritise effectively and take full ownership of tasks.
• Collaborative team player who supports others and champions continuous improvement.
• Microsoft certifications or ITIL qualifications are advantageous but not essential.

Apply today and become the force behind our long-term IT reliability and performance.

In return, you will be rewarded with ongoing career development and training in addition to an enviable benefits package.

What you need to do now

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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Join a leading independent technology and services provider as a technician 2.

Job Overview:We are seeking an experienced Senior Cabling/Smart Hands Engineer to join our growing technical services team. This role is ideal for a hands-on professional with strong structured cabling expertise, excellent data centre experience, and the ability to support complex on-site technical activities. You will work across corporate and data centre environments, supporting infrastructure builds, installations, and remote engineering teams.

• Location: Reading
• Daily Rate: £14.90/hr PAYE, £19.34/hr - UMB
• Contract Length: 23rd March 2026 till 30th September 2026

Key Responsibilities
Structured Cabling & Fibre

• Install, terminate, and test Fibre Optic and Copper cabling to industry standards.
• Perform Fluke testing, certification, and fault diagnosis.
• Install and maintain cable pathways including basket trays, trunking, and fibre runners.
• Interpret and follow patching schedules, cut sheets, and technical documentation.

Data Centre & Smart Hands Support

• Perform rack and stack of network Switches, Routers, Servers, and other active hardware.
• Install power and data cables within server and network racks.
• Provide hands-on support to remote network and systems administrators.
• Apply basic IP Addressing under guidance.
• Assist with installation and configuration of UPS systems (desirable).

Health & Safety & Compliance

• Adhere to all site-specific and industry Health & Safety requirements.
• Hold valid CSCS, ECS, or equivalent construction-related H&S certification.
• Operate powered access equipment where required (IPAF/PASMA preferred).

Professionalism & Communication

• Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Represent the company professionally on customer sites.
• Work collaboratively as part of a project team, both locally and internationally.

Key Requirements

• Minimum 3 years’ hands-on experience in the structured cabling industry.
• Strong understanding of structured cabling solutions and standards.
• Proficient in fibre optic installation, termination, and testing.
• Experienced with Fluke test equipment.

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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Construction Project Manager
12 Months
Based: BAE Warton– 5 days onsite
Hourly Rate: £30.42 Paye or £ 40.90 Umbrella inside IR35
37 Hours per week

Overview
As a Specialist Works Service Engineer you would be responsible for the coordination of the design, construction planning and implementation of a wide range of infrastructure projects both on the estate and connected to plant and equipment across the BAE Systems Warton Unit sites (Samlesbury)

Skills

• Previous experience in the Design Management of Construction activities
• Previous experience in Construction Management
• Good supplier Management and communication Skills
• Knowledge of construction and or Plant and Equipment installations
• Relevant qualification of equivalent experience in managing Health & safety - NEBOSH

The Job

• Liaising with both internal and external customers, engineering professionals, subject matter experienced and professional consultancy support teams
• Co-ordinating with consultant teams and construction contractors in respect of the development of defined facilities
• Responsible for all project design phases following the RIBA stages
• Responsible for all installation in accordance with the current company, statutory health and safety legislation, building control and CDM regulations

Please note – FULL SC clearance is required for this role

If you would like to be considered for this role please don’t hesitate to click apply or call Levi Jackson on 0161 694 9192 for more information.

About BAE:
BAE Systems is a leading global defence, aerospace, and security company. They’re experts in delivering advanced solutions for air, land, and naval forces, as well as commercial aerospace and cyber security. Known for its commitment to innovation and excellence, BAE Systems offers exciting career opportunities for those looking to make a significant impact in cutting-edge technology and defence sectors.

Inclusion statement
Outsource UK is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. You’ll receive consideration for your application without regard to race, religion or belief, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, disability, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, or age.

Your new company
We are currently working with one of the largest, most reputable technology consultancy organisations, supporting them with the recruitment of an azure cloud platform engineer to join a well known banking organisation they are partnered with.
This banking organisation is going through huge digital transformation and is consistently investing in digital innovation to provide the best service to their customers.

This contract is going to go until October - with potential extensions
This will be a hybrid working role (3 days per week on site in Cheshire)

Your new role

• Build and secure the core Azure environment for a segregated tenant.
• Deploy and configure VMs, VNets, subnets, and PaaS services.
• Implement baseline security controls and policies across the platform.
• Ensure network segmentation, identity integration, and governance compliance.
• Support infrastructure automation and environment hardening.
• Skills: Azure IaaS/PaaS, networking, security baselines, ARM/Bicep/Terraform.

What you need to do now

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Salary - £32,000 / 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 18 months 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. 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. --- Fusion People are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability. We operate as an employment agency and employment business. You'll find a wide selection of vacancies on our website.

Senior NOC Engineer - Network Operations - Bolton - £45,000 + Benefits

Location: Bolton (office-based)
Salary: £45,000 + benefits
Type: Permanent

SF Technology is working with a growing managed services organisation to recruit a NOC Team Leader to join their Network Operations team based in Bolton.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Senior NOC Engineer, Network Operations Engineer, or Shift Lead looking to step into a leadership role while remaining close to the technology. You’ll lead a team of Tier 2 engineers responsible for maintaining the stability and performance of customer network environments within a fast-paced 24/7 operations centre.

The position combines technical understanding, operational oversight, and team leadership, ensuring high service standards and strong customer outcomes.

The Role
As NOC Team Leader, you will oversee the day-to-day operation of the Network Operations Centre while supporting and developing a team of engineers delivering managed network services to multiple customers.

Key responsibilities include:
Leading, coaching, and supporting a team of Tier 2 NOC engineers
Overseeing daily NOC workflows and ensuring SLA performance
Supporting incident management and technical escalations
Monitoring network environments and assisting with troubleshooting when required
Ensuring effective shift handovers and operational continuity
Producing operational and customer reports using IT service management systems
Supporting training and development within the engineering team
Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders and customers

Skills & Experience
We’re looking for someone with a strong background in network operations or managed services who is ready to step into a leadership role.

Key requirements include:
Experience working within a Network Operations Centre (NOC) environment
Strong understanding of network infrastructure (routers, switches, firewalls)
Experience supporting customer networks within an MSP or service delivery environment
Excellent communication skills and ability to work with both technical teams and customers
Experience mentoring or supporting junior engineers (leadership experience desirable but not essential)
Ability to remain calm under pressure and manage multiple operational priorities
Exposure to technologies such as Cisco, Juniper, or other enterprise networking platforms would be beneficial.

Working Environment
Office-based role in Bolton
NOC environment operating 24/7
Occasional flexibility may be required to support operational needs or incidents

Security Requirements
Due to the nature of the environments supported, successful candidates will need to pass enhanced security vetting. This includes background checks and typically requires a minimum of 10 years UK residency.

The Opportunity
This role offers the chance to step into a technical leadership position within a growing managed services environment, working with modern networking technologies and supporting a wide range of customer infrastructures.

You’ll have the opportunity to shape team performance, influence operational processes, and further develop your leadership skills within a supportive and collaborative engineering environment.

If you’re a Senior NOC Engineer or Network Operations professional looking to progress into leadership, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact SF Technology for more information