Job Title: DevOps Engineer

Location: Remote, UK

Salary: Circa £47,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week to cover core business hours (9-5, Mon-Fri)

Working for Affinity:

• We understand the importance of flexibility, wellness, performance and satisfaction - indeed it is part of our culture
• We offer opportunities to take unpaid leave and will give you one extra day’s holiday for every year you’ve worked with us, for up to 8 years
• We know working from home introduces opportunities for you to do more domestic chores during the day, e.g. picking up the children from school, taking pets to the vet, etc. We don’t mind this at all, as long as we are aware of what you are doing and the work gets done!

About the Role:

We are looking for someone who is passionate about technology and who is always looking for opportunities to improve the services we provide for clients, in areas such as efficiency, cost effectiveness, security and reliability.

You’ll be pivotal in knowledge sharing internally within the business, assisting others in their assigned projects and, where necessary, supporting more junior members of Affinity to help them learn and improve.

The right DevOps engineer will have the opportunity to help grow and shape this emerging function within the team, creating a long-term career path for themselves within Affinity, with an opportunity to progress upwards.

What will your typical day look like?

• You will be working on projects, such as the Cabinet Office WordPress support contract, to keep our clients’ systems up-to-date, available, resilient, secure, performing well and cost effective.
• Working to improve the efficiency of our infrastructure related processes
• At times you’ll need to work together with clients’ own internal teams and with any external infrastructure teams that Affinity may partner with.
• Putting together infrastructure design documents at the start of projects, with a view to getting these signed off by the client and then acting as the basis for infrastructure build.
• Building infrastructure on new projects through the use of Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, etc. This will also include continuous integration processes, server provisioning, etc.
• Imparting knowledge and experience to other Affinity team members, both verbally and also captured in tools such as Jira Confluence, where we would like to build up a repository of DevOps how-tos, best practices, etc.
• Opportunity to work as a team lead where other Affinity team members are involved in DevOps.
• Providing AWS and Azure thought leadership and mentoring in both advisory and delivery contexts.
• Supporting out-of-hours rotas to provide support coverage for contracts in place with Affinity.

About you:

General requirements:

• Willingness to provide on-call rota coverage of emergency support (24/7/365)

• Ability to work flexible hours from time to time, for specific projects or tasks

• UK based and resident in UK for last 3 years (given some client-driven security clearance requirements)

• The role is fully remote, though visits to clients and to our office in Cornwall will occasionally be required

Technical must-haves:

• Commercial experience of AWS, including services such as Amazon VPC, Amazon RDS, Amazon ElastiCache, Amazon EC2, Amazon ECS/EKS, Amazon EFS, AWS IAM, Amazon CloudFront, Amazon S3, AWS CodePipeline, Amazon GuardDuty, AWS Security Hub, AWS Cost Explorer, etc.

• Commercial experience of Azure, including services such as Azure Networking, Azure Cache (Redis and Memcached), App Services (running WordPress and .NET applications), Front Doors (CDN), API Services, storage services (blob storage, file storage, etc.), Azure Database services, Azure Cost Management, etc.

• Terraform and/or CloudFormation scripting

• Linux, Apache/Nginx

• Continuous integration/deployment (CI/CD) experience including GitHub Actions

• Familiarity with the AWS/Azure Well-Architected Framework and NCSC Cloud Security Principles

• Security experience, including the resolution of issues found during penetration testing

• Docker experience

Technical nice-to-haves:

• System/server admin experience

• Drupal, WordPress or Magento experience

• PHP and Composer

• Microsoft technologies, including .NET, Windows Server, IIS, Active Directory, MSSQL, etc.

• AWS certifications (AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional, DevOps Engineer - Professional, speciality certifications, e.g., Database, Security, etc.)

• Microsoft certifications, including Azure Fundamentals, Azure Administrator Associate, Azure DevOps Engineer Expert, Azure Security Engineer Associate, etc.

• Load testing experience, including jMeter, Gatling, K6, etc.

• Other HashiCorp tools, e.g., Packer, Vault, Vagrant, Consul, etc.

• Provisioning tools, e.g., Puppet, Ansible, Chef, etc.

• AWS Control Tower and/or Landing Zone

• Experience with Google Cloud Platform

• Experience with Azure Resource Manager (ARM) Templates

Please click the APPLY button to submit your CV for this role.

Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; Software Developer, Software Engineer, Infrastructure Engineer, AWS, Infrastructure Engineer, AWS Systems Developer, Azure Software Development may also be considered for this role.

Company description:

Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.

GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, were inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. Were proud to play a part in protecting the worlds democracies. And were committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees globally, across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the worlds aircraft and engine manufacturers. There are no limits to where you can take your career.

Job description:

Job Summary

Its great to know youre making a difference to the future of aviation! Whatever part you play youll be helping us deliver operational excellence to our customers. Based at our Luton manufacturing plant youll do just that. Established in 1993, GKN Aerospace in Luton is a world leader in commercial and military ice protection systems and transparencies. Offering a full range of capabilities; design, analysis, testing, certification and manufacture of electro-thermal ice protection, military fast jet canopies and flight deck windows to over 20 programmes including: Boeing 787, Dreamliner, Airbus A320, AgustaWestland, AW101, Eurofighter Typhoon and Lockheed, Martin F-22 Raptor. Our customers include Boeing, Airbus, Lockheed Martin, Bell Helicopters, Textron, BAE Systems, Pratt & Whitney, Leonardo. Our Luton site is home to 370+ employees and onsite facilities including onsite parking, food hub and vending machines.

The Luton Engineering & Technology team is focussed on developing product and manufacturing process technology related to aircraft ice protection systems, transparencies and coatings, and specialist structures for both civil and defence applications.

Were looking for a Senior Engineer - Materials & Processes with a strong non-metallic materials engineering background, to join our materials and test team to support the production and development of next generation composite aero structures, ice protection and transparency products. The role will be based in the Materials, Coatings and Test (MCT) team within the wider Engineering and Technology department and report to the Functional Team Leader.

The role as a Senior Engineer - Materials & Processes will support the business and engineering team, with non polymer materials science and processing knowledge and guidance. The role will provide a deep understanding of the interactions between processing parameters and material properties of Acrylics, Polycarbonates and adhesives, being able to guide new technology test plans and current production deviations.

There will be occasional travel, national and international, required to support customer visits and other GKN sites. You will also support the work of the business to establish safe working practices and necessary level of documentation. You will be involved with projects from the planning / assembly / instrumentation / commissioning phase though to successfully performing and reporting the test. You will also be responsible for providing specialist support to existing programmes within your field of expertise, helping to resolve manufacturing issues and supporting continuous improvement efforts.

You will have a proven track record of leading and delivering technical work, with strong communication skills being confident working with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders, including non-technical audiences.

Job Responsibilities

Development of manufacturing processes in relation to polymer, composite and adhesive materials
Qualification of materials and processes to assure they comply with the requirements
Assessment of deviations from the specified materials and processes requirements to assure continued airworthiness
Support robust, manufacturing process technologies as applied to materials,
Collect inputs, related to a task and take it through an identified process to produce an output / deliverable adhering to quality and schedule requirements.
Coordination for material obsolescence and REACh activities: identification of arising issues regarding the REACh legislation, providing support and advice locally and to other GKN sites concerning the impact of REACh.
Lead small project material obsolescence replacement activities including material investigation, reporting, customer engagement and implementing in to production
Preparing and guiding tests/test plans; critical and systematic interpretation and analysis of test data, applying the outcome of tests for substantiation of specification changes.
Troubleshooting and production support on Materials Issues (e.g. Composites, polymers, bonding, surface treatments).
Contribute to the development of GKN as a ‘great place to work’, aligned with the core principles - safe, innovative, open & honest, care & respect, and ownership.

Profile description:

What You’ll Bring

To help us make a difference, youll bring your passion and talent for what you do along with the following skills, experience, qualifications and attributes:

Essential:
Composite or Polymer Materials Science or Manufacturing Engineering Degree
Experience in Polymer and Composite material science and processing
Experience within an industrial engineering discipline, preferably within Aerospace/Automotive/Marine/Energy sectors
Experience with quality systems, specifications, standards, etc., with the ability to oversee the broader field
Good English language, both verbally and in writing,

Desirable:
Ability to plan work through formal project management processes, including scheduling and budgeting and lead a team to ensure successful delivery of required outcomes.
An awareness of aerospace certification requirements.
A higher degree qualification such as a Masters, PhD or EngD within aerospace/automotive/marine/energy sectors
Familiarity with REACh environmental legislation

The successful candidate should have a broad interest in non-metallic material technologies & testing and characterisation techniques. Youll be able to adapt to changing priorities to meet business priorities handling multiple enquires at once. Your proactive nature will enable you to understand and adapt to new technology areas quickly. Your good communication skills shall enable you to confidently engage with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders, including operations and other business functions.

AsSenior Engineer - Materials and Processes, you will be naturally curious and seek to increase/deepen own technical knowledge through study, collaborative working, hypothesis testing and experimentation.

Note: Some GKN programmes are subject to regulatory restrictions which may impact certain nationalities. As part of the application process you will be asked to declare when applying for this role.

The position requires UK National Security Vetting (UKNSV) Security clearance (SC) due to the nature and responsibilities of the work carried out. In order for us to obtain an SC you usually need to have been resident in the UK for a minimum of 5 years to current date (but we do assess each case individually).

We offer:

What We’ll Offer

Once youre on board youll get the following perks and benefits:
Competitive salary dependent on experience
The opportunity to earn up to 15% bonus
Industry Leading Pension Scheme = well match your contributions up to 8% on a 1 : 1.5 basis
Life Assurance 8 x salary
185 hours holiday + bank holidays
Income protection
Shopping discounts
Cycle To Work Scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Virtual GP Clinic for you and immediate family
Free onsite parking
Local gym discount
Free airport parking
Discount with local nursery and preschool childcare setting
Enhanced family friendly leave
A collaborative, dynamic working environment

As well as a competitive package well offer you a world of opportunity. We want to see your career fly! Well support your career progression by providing you with learning and development opportunities. Thats the beauty of being part of a global business, once youre on board you never know where you career journey may take you!

Join us and keep the world moving click on the link below to apply

A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working

Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles weve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. Its a culture that won us The Best Workplace Culture Award. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work.

Were also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know.

We are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology. ?

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Skills and Knowledge

• Extensive experience as a Senior Engineer, Technical Lead, or Architect with a strong record of successful delivery.
• Proven leadership of engineering teams, combining strategic oversight with hands-on involvement in architecture and implementation.
• Deep understanding of CI/CD, automation, DevOps practices, and observability maturity models.
• Strong ownership of delivery outcomes, including resource planning, capacity management, and accountability for results.
• Demonstrated success improving engineering standards, governance, and technical best practices.
• Experience driving adoption of new tools, frameworks, and processes across multiple teams.
• Solid background in agile software delivery, with clear responsibility for sprint outcomes, technical quality, and stakeholder alignment.

Technical Expertise Languages & Frameworks

• C#/.NET (Framework & Core)
• React

Platforms & Infrastructure

• Microsoft Azure
• Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
• Docker
• Windows Server (on-premises)
• SQL Server
• MongoDB

PROJECT ENGINEER (SW/HW) – CONTRACT 12 MONTHS – STEVENAGE Hertfordshire

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES

• Support the delivery of integration tools to customers acting as the liaison between Weapons Systems Engineering and Manufacturing.
• Working with Project Leads & development teams to understand the critical path activities to ensure we deliver on time.
• Woking as part of a heterogeneous agile development team, made up of mixed discipline engineers working in synergy to deliver the simulations and representations of real equipment.
• You will deploy existing software packages provided to you from the software development team onto hardware.
• Must be able to take software and install it onto hardware and manage this process. .
• Responsible for ensuring the relevant Safety and Security documentation has been followed as defined in the published design definitions.
• The role may require you to support with documentation updates and supporting shipping and export functions (project dependant).

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU / PROVEN ABILITY

• Familiar with COTS computer hardware.
• Ability to follow software load instructions to install software on COTS hardware.
• Familiar with operating systems such as Linux and windows.
• Ability to understand & support the delivery of plans so that delivery schedules can be kept.
• Ability to work with stakeholders to provide solutions to problems with plans when they arise.
• Ability to use and manage simple databases for asset management and tracking purposes.
• Ability to conduct software tests on deliverable equipment using pre-existing test documentation.
• Appreciation for the importance of version & quality controls.
• Proven ability to deliver to deadlines.

DESIRABLES

• Familiar with Continuous integration / development tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, or GitHub) and the benefits to automatic build, test and deployment pipelines.
• Practical knowledge of System integration principles and processes.
• Understanding of software development practices.

ADDITIONAL SECURITY INFORMATION: WE SEEK A PROJECT ENGINEER (SW/HW) WHO HAS WORKED IN A MILITARY / DEFENCE ENVIRONMENT / INDUSTRY WITHIN THE LAST 12 MONTHS OR WHO IS CAPABLE OF OBTAINING SECURITY CLEARANCE (SC LEVEL MINIMUM)

Software Engineer (C#, C++) (5 OPENINGS) JOB LOCATION: Stevenage / Bristol SECURITY CLEARANCE LEVEL - SC Start (BPSS- To start, Dependent on Programme) UKEO DURATION: 12+ Months Minimum (Extension possibility- Yes, Dependent on Performance) WORK PATTERN: Work structure- 3-4 days on site & the rest remote (some programmes require fully onsite). First 3 months full time on site regardless. Overtime: Yes (Project dependant) PAY RATE: £60 - £65 Per Hour Umbrella Inside IR35 Essential Skillset & Tools essential: desktop C# desired: Experience of hardware integration Overview: WSSE are integral in the development of weapon systems and system architectures, and as a result we have developed a capability supporting developments across the full product life cycle. The team integrate real products, models and synthetic environments to provide visualisations, demonstrations, verification & validation as well as training capability and support. Responsibilities: • The role support the development of the worlds most advanced defence systems from the initial concept all the way through to in service support and training, using a range of simulation technologies, including digital twins and emulators. • Working with Project Leads and Simulation Architects to design and develop simulation components as an end to end representation of a weapon System in a synthetic environment using C#, C++ and integration simulations, supporting a number of industry standards. • You will work as part of a heterogeneous agile development team, made up of mixed discipline engineers working in synergy to develop simulations and representations of real equipment. • Our approach to software development includes o Configuration control o Continuous Integration o Continuous Delivery or Deployment. o Unit testing and test driven development. Skillset/Experience Required: • Proficient in C# / C++ • Microsoft Visual Studio, Eclipse, • Ability to work from high level/system view into technical detail. • Excellent verbal, presentation and written communication skills • Knowledge of using Microsoft Windows and Linux operating systems Non-essential: • Distributed simulation standards / Protocols (DIS, HLA, DDS) and web services development (JavaScript, Node JS or similar) Military Communications, • Datalinks and Interfaces such as 1553/1760 and Ethernet TCP/IP • Practical knowledge of System integration principles and processes

Job Title: Desktop/2nd Line Support Engineer
Location: Salisbury (On-site, 5 days a week)
Salary: £31,000 - £33,000

A leading consultancy organisation is currently looking to recruit a 2nd Line Support Engineer to join their End User Services (EUS) team in Salisbury. Reporting to the EUS Lead Group, you’ll play a key second-line support role, responsible for resolving incidents, handling requests, and supporting project related tasks. You’ll work closely with our Service Desk and Level 3 teams to ensure high-quality service delivery and seamless communication.

Key Responsibilities

• Resolve second-line incidents within defined SLAs
• Complete user requests in a timely manner
• Maintain escalations at less than 2% per month
• Achieve CSAT scores of 4.5/5 or higher for incidents handled
• Communicate proactively with Service Desk and L3 teams
• Deliver project tasks within agreed timescales

What We’re Looking For

• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Windows 10/11 and Intune
• Solid understanding of desktop and laptop hardware
• Basic administration knowledge of SCCM (MECM) and Active Directory
• Working knowledge of networking concepts (LAN/WAN/vLAN, Wi-Fi)
• Familiarity with security tools, especially disk encryption using BitLocker

Are you a tech-savvy problem solver with a passion for customer service? Join Key Group, a market-leading financial services company, as an IT Service Desk Analyst and be part of a dynamic IT team that keeps our business running smoothly.

Key Group has been helping people unlock a better retirement since 1998. As one of the UK’s leading later-life lending specialists, we provide expert advice and innovative solutions to help customers make the most of their retirement.

Our people are at the heart of what we do, and we foster a collaborative and supportive culture where you can develop your skills and grow your career.

What You’ll Do:

• Provide 1st and 2nd line IT support via phone, email, and face-to-face interactions.
• Log and track IT issues, ensuring colleagues receive timely updates.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical problems efficiently across various systems.
• Collaborate with 3rd line support and external suppliers when needed.
• Assist with onboarding new starters and managing system access.
• Ensure IT security and confidentiality are upheld at all times.

What We’re Looking For:

• Strong customer service skills with excellent communication.
• Experience in Windows Server, Active Directory, MS Office, D365, remote support tools, and more.
• ITIL Foundation qualification or equivalent experience.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, agile environment.

Some of our benefits:

• 23 days holiday + bank holidays (rising with service)
• Additional holiday purchase scheme
• 1 Well-being Day
• 1 Charity Day
• Tier 1 pension (5% Employee, 8% Employer)
• Simply Health & Life Assurance
• A supportive and innovative workplace where you can thrive

If you’re ready to take the next step in your IT career, apply now and be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and career growth!

Package

• Salary circa £30,000

• Company profit scheme

• Life assurance

• Private healthcare

We are supporting a well established global engineering technology business with a strong reputation for quality and innovation. The organisation operates internationally and is recognised for its positive culture and commitment to staff development.

This position sits within a small, collaborative IT team base just outside of Glasgow. The role will be site based, with some flexiblity for hybrid working once established.

If you are looking for a stable, well structured environment within a supportive small team, this would be a great opportunity to step into.

The Role

As a First Line IT Support Technician, you will act as the first point of contact for internal users across the business. This is a structured internal support environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing first line helpdesk support via phone, email, MS Teams and ticketing systems

• Diagnosing and resolving hardware, software and basic network issues

• Supporting Microsoft 365 and cloud based systems

• Managing user accounts, permissions and devices

• Escalating more complex issues where required

• Accurately documenting issues and resolutions

You will gain exposure to cloud technologies and work closely with wider IT functions, making this a strong opportunity for someone looking to grow within IT support.

About You

• Foundational experience within an IT helpdesk or first line support role

• Good working knowledge of Microsoft 365

• Understanding of Windows environments and basic networking

• Strong communication skills and a customer focused mindset

This search is being managed exclusively by Connected Search Group. For a confidential discussion, please apply or contact us directly.

Are you an Application Support Analyst with strong Microsoft stack experience, looking to take ownership of business-critical systems?

We are working with a well-established UK construction and infrastructure group delivering major building and civil engineering projects nationwide. With a strong reputation for quality, safety and long-term partnerships, this organisation is investing in its technology function to support continued growth and operational excellence.

This role sits within a central IT team based in their Shared Service Centre in Hinckley, supporting users and systems across the wider business.

You will play a key part in the day-to-day administration, support and continuous improvement of the organisation s business applications estate. You’ll:

• Administer and support business applications running on Microsoft technologies including Azure, Windows Server, Entra, Active Directory and SQL Server
• Provide 2nd/3rd line support, ensuring incidents and service requests are seen through to resolution
• Support the installation, configuration and rollout of new applications
• Monitor applications, apply updates and security patches, and manage planned changes
• Log and present change requests at weekly change boards
• Troubleshoot technical issues and communicate solutions clearly to non-technical stakeholders
• Work closely with internal teams and external partners on BAU and project-based work

You ll ideally have experience with:

• Azure (IaaS, PaaS and SaaS)
• Windows Server, Active Directory and Entra
• SSO and networking fundamentals
• SQL Server (IaaS/PaaS environments)
• Application installation, configuration, upgrades and security patching
• Service management tools such as ServiceNow
• Change control and governance processes

The role is based in Hinckley 1 day per week with the remainder of the week WFH.
Salary: £30 000 - £35 000
Benefits: 28 days + bank holidays, private healthcare, bonus, pension, and more

If this sounds like your next role, please apply as we have interview slots available.

We are an equal opportunity recruitment company. This means we welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of race, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation or age.
We are particularly invested in Neurodiversity inclusion and offer reasonable adjustments in the interview process. Reasonable adjustments are changes that we can make in the interview process if your disability puts you at a disadvantage compared with others who are not disabled. If you would benefit from a reasonable adjustment in your interview process, please call or email one of our recruiters.

Location: Greater Manchester Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per year Contract: Full-time Mon-Fri (37.50 hours per week), Permanent Benefits: Medical Cash Plan Life Assurance Discounted Gym Membership Additional Benefits

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Radio Systems Engineer to join a growing communications engineering team. This role is ideal for a highly skilled radio engineer who enjoys working across system design, installation, commissioning, and technical oversight for large-scale radio communication projects across the UK and Europe.

You will act as a senior technical point of contact for customers, support the Project Management Office, and play a key role in delivering complex radio systems to the highest standards.

Key ResponsibilitiesInstallation & Commissioning

• Install cabling, mount antennas, and configure RF equipment
• Program and test Motorola systems
• Commission PMR, DMR, telemetry radio, and microwave infrastructure

Preventive Maintenance

• Carry out PPMs across multiple sites
• Complete annual inspections and corrective actions

Documentation & Reporting

• Record test results, configuration details, and asset information
• Upload reports, photos, and documentation to shared systems

Collaboration & Support

• Work closely with the PMO and Technical Lead
• Coordinate with subcontractors for installation tasks
• Provide pre-sales support including surveys, system design, and specifications
• Deliver post?sales support including customer training

Technical Duties

• Diagnose and repair radio equipment from hand portables to base stations
• Conduct full diagnostic testing using bench and portable test equipment
• Prepare H&S documentation to meet customer requirements
• Maintain high technical standards and support knowledge sharing within the team
• Participate in standby rotas when required

General Responsibilities

• Ensure all documentation is completed accurately and on time
• Adhere to Health & Safety guidelines at all times
• Identify and support revenue generating opportunities
• Carry out any additional duties as required by management

Key Outcomes

• Deliver exceptional service to all customers
• Ensure smooth handover of completed installations to the service team
• Strengthen the organisation s reputation through high quality engineering delivery

Essential Skills & Experience

• Minimum 5 years experience in two way radio communications
• Strong knowledge of Motorola PMR, DMR, TETRA, telemetry, or microwave systems
• Understanding of IP technologies including routing, switching, and VoIP
• Experience with DAS (active and passive), VHF/UHF, and cellular systems
• Ability to detect and resolve RF interference and intermodulation issues
• Knowledge of 2G/3G/4G in?building coverage techniques
• EMF testing and ICNIRP compliance experience
• Proven project design and project management capability
• Competent in producing H&S documentation
• Able to work at heights and in confined spaces
• Willingness to travel across the UK and Europe
• Strong communication skills and a right?first?time approach
• Full UK driving licence and valid passport
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Desirable

• Experience with LV electrical systems
• SCADA / Control & Automation knowledge
• Understanding of TCP/IP, MODBUS, Profibus, RS232
• Experience with Trbonet, Windows Server, SQL Server
• RF over Fibre experience
• Duplexer, combiner, and filter tuning
• CCNA, PASMA, HNC Electrical/Electronics

Benefits:
Competitive salary
Expenses paid
Bonus
Hybrid
Full training and development
23 days Bank Holidays
Pension
Medical Cash Plan
Life Insurance
Discounted Gym Membership
Career Development
Staff events/ incentives
Plus so much more .

How to Apply:

Send your CV to (url removed)
Or call Helen on (phone number removed)

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Cloud Applications Analyst Location: Leicestershire /Hybrid (1 day per week in our office) Salary: £30,000 £37,000 DOE

We are looking for a Cloud Applications Support Analyst to join our clients Business Applications team, supporting a suite of business critical applications running on Microsoft technologies. This a great opportunity for someone with experience in Application Support looking to become an expert. The successful candidate will be trained up to take on senior responsibilities as the team evolves over the next 12 months. You will likely be in a role such as Applications Support, Business Application Support or Cloud Apps support already.

The role You will:

• Support and maintain core business applications running on Windows Server and SQL Server
• Handle BAU incidents and requests escalated from the service desk
• Work closely with Infrastructure, Networking and Modern Workplace teams acting as the glue between them
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues involving: o Windows Server application hosting o SQL Server backed applications o Active Directory / Entra ID integration o SSO and authentication
• Support and enhance line-of-business applications such as: o Sage o Primavera P6 o Exchequer o Other traditional Windows-hosted apps
• Contribute to project work, for example: o Migrations of business critical services (e.g. enhanced file transfer platforms) o Upgrades, integrations and new application rollouts There is a mix of BAU and project work, with the expectation that you will grow to own and lead projects over time.

What we re looking for Essential:

• Experience in an IT support role (typically 2 3+ years), ideally coming up through a service desk / 2nd line route and having existing experience in supporting business critical Applications that sit on a Microsoft tech stack.
• Solid experience supporting applications on Windows Server
• Hands-on SQL Server experience (querying, troubleshooting application/database issues)
• Exposure to the Microsoft stack, including: o Windows Server o Active Directory / Entra ID o SSO / authentication concepts
• Logical understanding of how infrastructure, networking and applications fit together
• Experience working with or around projects (e.g. assisting with migrations, upgrades, deployments) Nice to have:
• Experience with any of: Sage, Primavera P6, Exchequer or similar line-of-business apps
• Exposure to Azure (IaaS / PaaS) application hosting

Who this role will suit

• Someone with existing application support experience but keen to progress into a senior role.
• A technically curious analyst who enjoys understanding how applications hang together across servers, databases, identity and networking
• Someone who wants a clear development path towards a more senior application support / cloud applications role

How to apply

Please send your CV and a short covering;

• Your experience supporting Windows Server and SQL Server based applications
• Any experience you have with AD/Entra, SSO and authentication
• Your notice period We review applications on a rolling basis and will be arranging initial video interviews shortly.

Position: Technology IT Officer

Location: Oxfordshire - Hybrid

Contract role: 3months

Salary: 150 - 250 - Inside IR35 PAYE

Technology IT Officer

Our Clients mission is to be the world leader in zero emission power systems. They are developing and manufacturing the technologies needed to decarbonise our planet. We are expanding across the geographies of UK, US and Australia and becoming a global company. As part of Fortescue, our vision is to be the number one integrated green technology, energy, and metals company.

About the role

This role provides exceptional on-site technology support across Fortescue’s UK offices. This includes hands-on assistance in a rotating manner through the UK Tech Hub locations, including Kidlington, Banbury and London locations. The role provides in-person support for end users, managing local technology assets, and ensuring the consistent delivery of a high-quality user experience aligned to Fortescue’s global standards.

This role requires a proactive and customer-focused professional who is passionate about technology, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and takes ownership of delivering high-quality service outcomes. The successful candidate will uphold Fortescue’s Service Management practices, including Hardware Asset Management (HAM), while fostering collaboration, professionalism, and continuous improvement across the UK region.

What you will do

Customer Satisfaction and Executive Support

• Deliver outstanding customer service and maintain professional, courteous relationships with end users.
• Provide in-person technology support via the UK Tech Hub (various office locations) and through on-site visits to other UK offices as required.
• Support visiting Executives, ensuring seamless technology experiences in coordination with the Perth Executive Support team.
• Act as the “voice of the customer,” promoting a culture of service excellence and continuous improvement.

Incident, Request & Problem Management

Asset Management & Stock Control

Key Relationships:

• Technology Service Delivery Lead - UK: Receive direction, prioritisation, and performance feedback; escalate complex issues for support.
• Service Management Team (Perth): Collaborate to ensure alignment with global ITSM and ITOM practices, including consistent use of ServiceNow, HAM, and operational standards.
• Global Service Desk & GTOC: Partner to manage escalations, knowledge sharing, and service handoffs.
• Perth Technology Site Support Team: Engage regularly to maintain consistency in processes, tools, and user experience across regions.
• FIT resolver groups and project teams: Support delivery of local initiatives, deployments, and minor projects.
• Fortescue Executives and staff: Deliver professional, efficient, and courteous technology support.
• Technology Vendors: Liaise and coordinate with external vendors to manage equipment deliveries, maintenance, and warranty activities, ensuring alignment with internal support processes.

About you

• Experience in an IT support or desktop engineering role within a corporate environment.
• ITIL v4 Foundation (minimum).
• Tertiary qualification in Information Technology or equivalent experience.
• Microsoft or customer service certifications (highly desirable).
• Proven experience providing end-user and device support, both hands-on and remotely.
• Experience with ITSM practices for handling incidents, requests, changes, and problems.
• Exposure to Hardware Asset Management (HAM) processes including stock, asset tracking, and lifecycle management.
• Experience supporting executives and senior stakeholders, ensuring discretion and service excellence.
• Familiarity with ITIL-based environments and enterprise collaboration tools.
• Experience managing meeting room technologies
• Experience supporting digital signage platforms
• Exposure to managing Event Audio Visual support
• Proficiency in Windows and macOS operating systems, M365, Teams, and Intune.
• Awareness of endpoint security, networking fundamentals, and collaboration systems.
• Understanding of ITOM practices such as event and configuration management.
• Working knowledge of ServiceNow or equivalent ITSM platforms
• Experience administering devices within Intune (e.g. mobiles, tablets, EUC)
• Knowledge in Microsoft Teams Room

INDIT

Planet Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Planet Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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Only candidates with the relevant skills and experience will be contacted after application, if you do not hear back from us within 7 days you have unfortunately been unsuccessful in your application.

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person’s gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the position.

We are working with a well-established and growing organisation to recruit an experienced IT Support Engineer to join their small but highly effective IT team. This is a varied, hands-on role supporting users across multiple sites. Reporting to the Head of IT you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of the business IT systems while taking ownership of IT query escalations and contributing to ongoing IT improvement projects.

This opportunity would suit a confident and proactive IT professional who enjoys autonomy, takes pride in delivering excellent user support, and is comfortable operating in a fast-paced, service-focused environment.

IT Support Engineer - The Role

Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues within agreed SLAs
Liaise with the Head of IT and third-party providers for complicated escalations
Conduct root cause analysis and implement long-term, permanent fixes
Support operating systems, business applications and core infrastructure and manage user accounts and permissions
Ensure Cyber Essentials Plus requirements are maintained
Support onboarding and offboarding processes in line with company policies
Support M365, device rollout and system deployment projects

IT Support Engineer - Requirements

Has strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills
Communicates confidently with users of all technical abilities
Takes ownership and pride in delivering high-quality IT support
Good experience in Windows support, Microsoft 365 and Active Directory, Networking fundamentals

If you are an experienced IT Support professional looking for a broad, autonomous role within a supportive environment, we would love to hear from you.

Please apply with your CV or contact us for a confidential discussion.

The Role

We are seeking a Junior 1st Line Support Engineer for a short-term contract position to join our support team at our Milton Keynes HQ. This role is ideal for someone early in their IT career who is looking to gain valuable experience in a fast-paced support environment.

As the first point of contact for our clients, you will be responsible for answering incoming support calls, performing initial triage, and resolving basic IT issues over the phone. You will work as part of a blended team of 1st Line, FCR, and 2nd Line engineers, with opportunities to learn from more experienced colleagues.

We’re looking for someone with a positive attitude, good communication skills, and a genuine interest in IT who can provide excellent customer service while developing their technical abilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Answering incoming support calls and providing first-line telephone support
• Performing initial triage to assess and prioritise support requests
• Resolving basic IT issues over the phone, including:
  • Password resets and account unlocks
  • Basic desktop and application troubleshooting
  • Email and Office 365 basic issues
  • Printer connectivity and basic configuration
  • User guidance on standard software applications
• Accurately logging all support requests as tickets with clear, detailed information
• Escalating more complex issues to senior engineers with relevant context and troubleshooting steps already taken
• Keeping clients informed throughout the support process with regular updates
• Managing your personal ticket queue and ensuring timely closure of resolved issues

Essential Requirements

• Basic understanding of IT fundamentals (Windows OS, Office 365, email systems)
• Excellent telephone manner and customer service skills
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical users
• Patient and empathetic approach when dealing with frustrated users
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task and work in a busy environment
• Willingness to learn and ask questions when unsure
• Availability to start at short notice

Desirable Experience

• Previous experience in a customer service or support role
• Experience using ticketing systems
• Basic knowledge of Active Directory
• Familiarity with remote support tools
• Any IT certifications (CompTIA A+, Microsoft, etc.)

Personal Qualities

• Friendly and approachable demeanour
• Professional telephone manner
• Positive, can-do attitude
• Calm under pressure
• Team player who is happy to support colleagues
• Eager to learn and develop IT skills
• Takes pride in helping others and resolving issues

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

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Job Title: IT Service Desk Specialist

Location: Bristol 5 days on site

Contract Type: 6 months - possibility for extension

We’re looking for an experienced IT Service Desk Specialist to join a busy Data Platforms team supporting Reporting and Analytics applications for a leading utility client.

This role will suit someone who enjoys working at the intersection of IT operations and the business - managing access, supporting applications, coordinating changes, and incidents through the service desk.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the first point of contact for incidents and service requests via JIRA/service desk
• Log, categorise, triage, and resolve tickets, escalating to 2nd line where required
• Perform daily system health checks and proactively log/manage issues
• Review weekend batch streams and backup performance, escalating exceptions
• Manage user access and security provisioning (including Active Directory updates)
• Conduct periodic access audits ensuring compliance with data governance controls
• Coordinate and implement Change Requests (CRs)
• Promote and migrate changes into Test and Production environments
• Support developers with application access, deployments, and troubleshooting
• Provide clear communication and status updates to business and IT stakeholders

Skills & Experience:

• Experience in a Service Desk/Application Support role
• Strong understanding of ITIL processes and change management
• Good knowledge of Windows-based enterprise applications
• Highly organised, process-driven, and detail-oriented
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build trusted stakeholder relationships

Tech Environment (desirable)

Windows Server | Active Directory | Oracle | SQL Server | Power BI | OBIEE | SSIS | IIS | PowerShell | VMware | JIRA

Please be advised: if you haven’t heard from us within 48 hours, then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion. We may, however, keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly.

We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.

IT Compliance Support Engineer - Hybrid / Canary Wharf - 6 month Contract - Banking

Tier 1 Bank - Regulatory Reporting Team

Role - IT Compliance Support Engineer

Duration - 6 months with very likely extension

Location - Hybrid / Canary Wharf - 3 days per week in a Canary Wharf office

Rate - 415 per day (Inside IR35)

Role

• IT Compliance Support Engineer to join a development team and act as the primary liaison with internal/external audit, compliance, and IT security counterparts. This role combines governance with technical capability-supporting audits, demonstrating IT controls, and troubleshooting or coordinating resolution of issues across Azure DevOps pipelines, ServiceNow change management, and Jira requirement workflows. You will help us evidence good practice, reduce audit friction, and improve developer productivity by ensuring our controls are both effective and practical.

Tasks

Audit & Compliance Liaison

• Act as the single point of contact for internal/external audit, compliance, and IT security.
• Handle audit requests, walkthroughs, and create timely evidence (C# source code, SQL scripts, server config, Azure DevOps logs, ServiceNow change records, Jira artefacts).
• Maintain an audit-ready repository of artefacts and narratives (control matrices, process maps, and access log review).

Interpret Technical Details for Auditors

• Ability to understand C# code and SQL scripts to verify logic and queries.
• Interpret permissions (Windows, Azure AD, Azure DevOps) and explain them clearly to auditors.
• Translate technical details into auditor-friendly narratives.

IT Controls & Governance

• Operate and improve general IT controls (GITC) across change management, access control, backups/recovery, incident/problem management.
• Ensure segregation of duties, peer reviews, approvals, and traceability for production changes.
• Embed controls within Azure DevOps pipelines (e.g., gated approvals, policy enforcement).

Evidence & Documentation

• Create and maintain clear documentation: SOPs, control narratives, diagrams, audit evidence packs.

Support Risk Assessments

• Assist or act on behalf of the Application Service Owner in completing required risk and compliance assessments (e.g., security, operational resilience, regulatory checks) as per internal governance standards and workflows.
• Ensure timely submission of assessment artefacts and coordinate with relevant stakeholders for approvals and remediation actions.

Coordinate Audit/Assessment/Security Defect Remediation

• Track and manage remediation of audit findings, control gaps, and assessment defects.
• Work with developers, platform teams, and risk owners to ensure timely closure and evidence of remediation.
• Provide regular status updates to stakeholders and maintain defect logs for audit readiness.

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

1st Line Support 3-Month Contract Hybrid - Liverpool

VIQU have partnered with a leading organisation within the legal sector who are seeking a 1st Line Support contractor to provide some additional BAU support to their Service Desk.

This 1st Line Support role will require previous experience within IT Support, and will involve providing both remote and onsite support in a Microsoft environment. The successful candidate will be committed to delivering excellent customer service.

Key skills & responsibilities for the 1st Line Support:

• 1st Line / Service Desk Support in a Windows / Microsoft environment.
• Windows 10/ Windows 11
• Microsoft 365
• Exchange
• Azure
• Outlook
• MS Teams
• Active Directory
• Telephony support
• Triaging tickets and escalating to relevant teams where necessary
• Using ServiceNow ticketing system
• Mix of remote & deskside support - including working on a tech bar
• Good customer service skills
• Experience with iManage or Bomgar (desirable)

Role details:

• Job role: 1st Line Support
• Job type: Contract
• Duration: 3 months contract with view to extend
• Rate: £130 - £150 per day
• Working hours: 37.5 hours per week Monday - Friday
• IR35 status: Inside IR35
• Location: Hybrid, one day per week in Liverpool

Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or reach out to Suzie Stone via the VIQU IT website.

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Location: London, NW1
£25,000 - £30,000 plus payment and support for Microsoft certifications

My client is a well-established and highly regarded Managed Service Provider (MSP) based in Camden, North London. They re known for delivering outstanding service and building long-term relationships with a loyal and varied client base.

They are now looking for a customer-focussed, confident and personable Helpdesk Engineer to join their team on a permanent basis. This role is ideal for someone who has recently completed an IT apprenticeship or has 1 2 years experience in a helpdesk or IT support role within a similar organisation (MSP / IT Managed Services Provider) and is keen to develop their career within a supportive organisation.

This is a client-facing position, where you ll act as the first point of contact for clients. While technical knowledge is important, your communication skills, professionalism and ability to build rapport will be absolutely key to your success.

The Helpdesk Engineer Role:

As part of a small, close-knit service desk team, you will:

• Be the first point of contact for all incoming client support requests via phone, email, video call and remote tools
• Provide a warm, professional and confident experience for clients, ensuring they feel supported and informed
• Log, triage and progress support tickets, resolving issues where possible or escalating appropriately
• Build strong, positive client relationships through excellent service, enthusiasm and a genuine desire to help
• Carry out 1st line troubleshooting of hardware, software and user issues
• Assist with diagnosing, testing, repairing and deploying PCs, Macs and other devices
• Build and deploy new devices to client environments
• Liaise with 3rd party vendors where required
• Create and maintain clear documentation relating to client systems and processes
• Gain exposure to a wide range of modern technologies and MSP best practices

Technical Experience and Knowledge Required:

• Active Directory administration
• Windows and macOS environments
• Microsoft Office & Microsoft 365 (Email, Teams, SharePoint)
• Basic networking concepts (TCP/IP, switches, routers, firewalls)
• VPNs and remote access tools

The Person - We re looking for someone who is:

• Confident, personable and approachable, with excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Comfortable speaking to clients at all levels and representing the business professionally
• Passionate about IT and keen to build a long-term career in technical support
• Proactive, enthusiastic and eager to learn from others
• A team player who can also use their own initiative
• Organised, reliable and able to manage multiple tasks at once
• Calm under pressure and capable of thinking on their feet

Experience & Qualifications

• Recently completed an IT apprenticeship or 1 2 years experience in a helpdesk / IT support role within an MSP environment
• IT certifications are preferred but not essential, such as:
  • MS-900 / AZ-900
  • CompTIA (A+, Network+, etc.)
• A genuine interest in technology and customer service is essential

In return, my client offers the chance to develop your technical skills considerably, gaining exposure to the latest technologies from day one. Training and support for IT certifications is offered and you will learn from a well-established and close-knit team of Engineers.

Sound interesting and something you would like to be part of? Integral Recruitment is acting as an employment agency in regard to this advertisement.

Location: South Wales (Office-based - Crickhowell)

An established and expanding online education provider is seeking an experienced IT Support Technician to join its growing IT team in South Wales. This is a broad and varied role within a hands-on environment, supporting a large remote workforce and student community.

The Role

You will provide remote IT support to over 400 employees and 8,000 students, while contributing to a range of IT operational tasks. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with prior IT support experience who is looking to broaden their exposure within a dynamic and fast-growing organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Log, prioritise and resolve IT support requests effectively
• Provide remote support to staff and students
• Administer and maintain IT assets
• Set up and maintain IT hardware
• Support and troubleshoot software including Microsoft 365 and Adobe Connect
• Escalate issues to internal teams or third-party providers as required
• Maintain accurate records and documentation

About You

• Previous experience in an IT support role (essential)
• Strong working knowledge of Windows 10/11 and Microsoft 365
• Methodical and logical problem-solving skills
• Strong administrative skills and attention to detail
• Calm and empathetic approach to user support
• Ability to manage expectations and build professional relationships
• Team player who contributes ideas and shares knowledge

To apply, please send your CV or contact Kathryn at Connaught Education for more information.

Connaught Education - The Independent School Specialist

Connaught Education is a trading brand of Connaught Resourcing and operates as an Employment Business and an Employment Agency. We are a committed equal opportunities employer who respect and value cultural diversity. We are committed to supporting the welfare of children and young people. In support of current Safeguarding legislation we will carry out background checks and an Enhanced DBS Disclosure as part of our recruitment and selection procedures.

Orchestration Software Engineer

• 2 year contract working our of Corsham

• Mainly remore working

• 530 to 575 per day

• SC Cleared

Key Skills:

• Python

• Linux RHCA or RHCE

We are looking for an Orchestration Software Engineer to help build and evolve a cutting-edge Infrastructure Automation platform supporting a major UK Defence programme.

You’ll be part of the Infrastructure Automation Engineering Service, designing and delivering robust, scalable automation solutions across complex enterprise environments. Translation: you’ll turn messy, manual, legacy build processes into slick, repeatable, automated deployments. And yes, some of it will fight back.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Designing, developing, and validating infrastructure automation components for the NSoIT(D) platform.

• Writing production-grade automation using:

  • Python 3 (core automation logic)
  • Ansible (deployment)
  • Jenkins (CI/CD & build pipelines)
  • Bash & PowerShell (Linux & Windows automation)

• Reverse-engineering existing applications and manual build processes into fully automated, zero-touch deployments.

• Building automation for server, network, and storage platforms across multiple vendors.

• Creating high-quality technical documentation and design artefacts.

• Supporting system testing and resolving live service issues.

• Working in an Agile delivery environment using JIRA and Confluence.

• Collaborating closely with infrastructure, service management, and security teams.

Essential Skills & Experience

You’ll need at least 12 months’ hands-on experience (within the last 3 years) in most of the following:

• Advanced Python 3 development for production automation.
• Configuration management tools such as Ansible, Puppet, or Chef.
• Bash and PowerShell scripting.
• Automated deployment across server, network, and storage environments.
• Large-scale infrastructure environments.
• Troubleshooting complex hardware and software issues.
• Agile development practices.

Plus:

• Strong experience with advanced Python & PowerShell features (Workflows, DSC, Bare Metal Deployment).

• At least one current professional certification, such as:

  • CCNP (or equivalent networking cert)
  • VMware VCP (or equivalent virtualisation cert)
  • RHCE / RHCA (Linux)
  • OCA or formal software development certification

• Excellent communication skills - because automation still involves humans.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.

• Active SC Clearance (mandatory).

• Solid MS Office skills.

Desirable Extras (Nice-to-Haves)

• Experience with JIRA, Confluence, and Bamboo.
• Background in UK Public Sector / Defence, ideally Defence Digital.

We are looking for an experienced 2nd Line Support Engineer to join a thriving MSP in a time of growth. They offer a genuinely fun and friendly working environment, with opportunities for progression. You are not just a number within this company.

The role is mostly on-site in Hampshire and is commutable from Portsmouth, Fareham, Southampton.

In this position you will provide 2nd Line IT Support to my clients’ growing customer base. The ideal candidate will come from an outsourced or MSP environment.

Requirements:

• 2nd Line support experience - preferably within an MSP environment
• Remote & customer facing support
• Windows Server (Apply online only)
• Active Directory, Exchange
• Hyper V
• Networking
• O365 and Azure
• VoIP experience is desirable
• ITIL Framework knowledge
• Full driving license

Your communications skills, both written and verbal, must also be exemplary. You will be working in a fast-paced environment so your organisational skills must also be strong along with the ability to prioritise your workload where required.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a company that would be able to offer further training and development along with a career path and the opportunity to grow.

Please note, as there may be some instances where you must visit customer sites - a driving license is essential.

Please apply to this advert, or email your CV direct to (url removed)

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