We are working in partnership with a global leader in energy and environmental technologies. We are currently recruiting for 2x Mechanical Commissioning Engineers to work at an Energy from Waste plant in Northwest England.

The 2x Mechanical Commissioning Engineers role comes with a rate of £550-£600 per day.
Key skills

• Lead mechanical pre-commissioning and commissioning activities for key plant systems including boiler island, steam systems, air-cooled condensers, flue gas treatment, pumps and rotating equipment.
• Execute and supervise system checks, flushing, pressure testing, mechanical run-ins, and functional testing, ensuring installations meet design drawings, P&IDs and OEM specifications.
• Coordinate system handover from construction to commissioning, working closely with the client.
• Support cold and hot commissioning phases, troubleshooting mechanical issues and assisting with performance testing and plant start-up activities.
• Prepare and maintain commissioning documentation, including procedures, test records, punch lists and system completion dossiers.
• Ensure all activities comply with site HSE standards, permit-to-work systems and UK CDM regulations, promoting safe commissioning practices throughout the project.

Location, remuneration and timeframe of the 2x Mechanical Commissioning Engineers role

• Northwest England
• £550-£600 per day
• 6 months

Astute People are acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government’s Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Air Conditioning & Commercial Gas Engineers

Salary: £50,000+
Full-Time | Permanent

We are currently recruiting for three experienced engineers to join a well-established and growing HVAC company. Due to continued expansion and a strong pipeline of work, the business is looking to strengthen the team with skilled engineers across service, installation, and commercial AC/gas disciplines.

This is an excellent opportunity for engineers looking to join a professional and supportive company that values its workforce, provides excellent tools and resources, and offers long-term career stability.

The company works across a wide range of commercial environments including offices, retail sites, hospitality venues, and industrial facilities. Engineers will benefit from a varied workload, modern equipment, and a management team with a strong technical background in the industry.

Positions Available

Air Conditioning Service Engineer
An experienced engineer with a strong background in servicing, maintenance, and fault finding across a range of commercial air conditioning systems.

Air Conditioning Installation Engineer
An engineer with experience installing air conditioning systems within commercial environments, including splits, multi-splits, and VRV/VRF systems.

Commercial AC / Gas Engineer
A multi-skilled engineer with experience working across both commercial air conditioning systems and commercial gas heating equipment.

The Role

Engineers will be responsible for working across a range of commercial client sites carrying out servicing, maintenance, installations, and repairs depending on the role. The work is varied and will involve working on modern HVAC equipment across different sectors.

You will be part of a professional engineering team where quality of work, safety, and customer service are a priority.

Key Responsibilities

Service and maintain commercial air conditioning systems including split systems, multi-splits, VRV and VRF systems.
Install new air conditioning systems within commercial buildings.
Carry out fault finding and diagnostics on HVAC equipment.
Complete planned preventative maintenance across a varied portfolio of client sites.
Work on commercial gas appliances and heating systems where applicable to the role.
Complete service reports and job documentation accurately.
Ensure all work is carried out in line with health and safety regulations, industry standards, and company procedures.
Provide a professional service when representing the company on client sites.

Requirements

Previous experience working as an Air Conditioning Engineer within commercial environments.
Strong servicing or installation experience depending on the role applied for.
F-Gas qualification is essential.
Commercial gas qualifications are desirable for the AC/Gas Engineer role.
Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills.
Good communication and customer service skills.
Full UK driving licence.

Package & Benefits

Salary £50,000+ depending on experience.
Company vehicle provided with personal use permitted.
Fuel card provided.
Company mobile phone.
All PPE and specialist tools provided.
High-quality equipment and resources supplied to ensure engineers can carry out their work effectively.
Stable, full-time permanent position within a growing business.
Opportunity to work with a professional and supportive engineering team.
Long-term career progression as the company continues to expand.

This is a fantastic opportunity for experienced engineers who are looking to join a company that invests in its staff and provides the tools and support needed to do the job properly.

If you are interested in hearing more about these opportunities, please apply or get in touch for further details.

Refrigeration Engineer Mobile Role

Do you live in or around Farnham or Reading? Are you happy to travel across Hampshire, South Berkshire, Surrey, and West Sussex? If so, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

Were recruiting an experienced Refrigeration Engineer to join a growing mobile engineering team, supporting a portfolio of multi-site retail and supermarket clients.

Whats in it for you?

• Competitive salary up to £49,767 per annum (depending on experience)

• Company van & fuel card with personal use from day one

• Full door-to-door pay youre paid from the moment you leave home

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays

• Enhanced overtime rates all overtime paid at time and a half

• Engineers typically earn £12,000+ extra per year

A varied, hands-on role where no two days are the same

Youll be responsible for keeping supermarket refrigeration systems running smoothly across your region, delivering high-quality diagnostics, servicing, maintenance, and repairs, while providing excellent customer service.

The Role at a Glance

• Mobile refrigeration engineer covering your regional patch
• 45 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• On-call rota: 1 week in every 4

Essential Requirements

• Full UK driving licence
• Proven refrigeration engineering experience
• F-Gas certification (C&G 2079)
• Strong communication and time-management skills
• A professional, safety-focused approach to work

Desirable (but not essential)

• CO2 qualification
• Supermarket refrigeration experience

Why Join Us?

Youll be joining an award-winning facilities management provider that genuinely invests in its people. We believe in developing talent from within and offer clear career progression opportunities across our nationwide operations.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Matched pension contributions 4.5% up to 6%
• Health Cash Plan & Life Assurance
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee discounts, vouchers, and financial support programs
• Refer-a-Friend reward scheme
• Funded training and sponsorship opportunities
• Access to a state-of-the-art training academy

Lead Engineer Systems Integration Electrical / Controls / Systems - Shropshire Permanent Hybrid Working - £70-75k + £6k car allowance + bonus + private health insurance

Samuel Frank is recruiting for a Shropshire based systems integrator as theyre looking to bring in an electrically qualified Lead Engineer with a proven track record in delivering automation and controls projects working for a systems integrator.

The successful Lead Engineer will be working on a hybrid basis, 3 days a week in the office and will lead a range of controls & automation projects across heavy industry, marine applications, manufacturing, energy storage and distribution or metal processing plants.

Key aspects of the Lead Engineer role include -

• Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering or related subject
• Deliver a wide variety of projects across multiple sectors ranging in size and complexity
• Lead Engineer will have a successful/proven track record of delivering projects for a systems integrator within automation, electrical engineering & controls
• Strong variable speed drives knowledge
• Electrical / controls concept design including Functional Design Specification, Safety Requirements Specification, Single Line Diagram, Network Topology, Device Layout, Cause & Effect Matrix, Safety Block Diagram etc.
• Full ownership of Functional Safety lifecycle
• Software design - including Software Design Specification and production of Software / Configuration deliverables for PLC / HMI / SCADA / robot / drives / BMS etc.
• Lead Engineer will supervise multi-disciplined engineering teams including mentoring, leading and coaching junior team members
• 3 days per week in the office, 2 days from home
• Other benefits include EV charge points at the offices, social & wellbeing activity scheme, life insurance and an employee assistance programme
• The client has a fantastic reputation and is a very well-established organisation.
• This position is required because of a period of sustained growth. A genuine career path and a modern working environment are part of the offering as well as the £6k/year car allowance and bonus scheme.
• The company is growing and has a full order book.

The Lead Engineer position is commutable from the following places in and around the North West / Cheshire area including Manchester, Liverpool, Chester, Wigan, St Helens, Warrington, Runcorn, Ellesmere Port, Stockport, Bolton, Heywood, Rochdale, Birkenhead, Widnes, Knutsford, Skelmersdale or Wigan.

If you would like to find out more, please send your CV for an immediate response.

We are seeking an experienced, hardware-focused Electronics Engineer to join our client’s collaborative team of hardware and software engineers. You will take responsibility for the design, development, and testing of electronic hardware from initial specification through to production, while supporting colleagues and maintaining strong communication with customers. All engineering roles at the business are customer-facing, offering a unique opportunity to combine technical expertise with direct client engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, prototype, and simulate hardware to ensure high first-pass success rates on A-model designs.

• Develop and manage complex electronic hardware designs, including schematic capture and multi-layer PCB layout (typically 2–8 layers, mixed-signal).

• Work with a range of technologies including MCU/MPU, RF systems, DC-DC and AC-DC power, analog sensors, digital logic, FPGAs, and memory devices.

• Validate, test, and debug hardware using lab equipment; travel to external test facilities when required.

• Apply Design for Testability (DFT), Design for Manufacture (DFM), and Design for Production (DFP) principles throughout the product lifecycle.

• Review electronics designs against industry best practices and provide clear, high-quality documentation.

• Offer technical guidance to customers, supporting their problem-solving and development needs.

• Communicate effectively with customers to provide updates, answer technical queries, and maintain excellent service throughout project lifecycles.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (2:1 or higher) in Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline.

• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in a hardware design role.

• Prior experience in a customer-facing or consultancy-based engineering role.

Technical Skills

• Proficient with Altium Designer (preferred); training available for the right candidate.

• Experience with other eCAD tools (Eagle, KiCAD, Fusion, PADS) is beneficial.

• Strong hands-on experience in hardware design, test, and debugging using lab equipment.

• Familiarity with IoT-style embedded systems and mixed-signal architectures.

• Comprehensive understanding of Design for Compliance (DfC), EMC, Design for Testability (DFT), Design for Manufacture (DFM), and Design for Production (DFP). Attributes

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

• Ability to produce clear documentation understandable by non-engineering stakeholders.

• Self-motivated, efficient, and able to manage workload with support from team leads.

What’s on offer

• Competitive salary

• Private health insurance (for you and your immediate family)

• Pension and life assurance • Flexible working arrangements, including the option to work from home during suitable project phases

North Bristol (5 days a week on site)

Up to £28,000 per annum

VIQU have partnered with a growing organisation who are expanding their IT capabilities and so hiring an IT support engineer to provide first line IT support to two offices and multiple sites across the UK.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an organisation who s IT department has doubled over the last year, meaning you will gain broad exposure to the IT sector across cloud, infrastructure, networking and IT systems.

Duties of the IT Support Engineer:

• Perform first line IT support to a range of users within the company.
• Support across the Microsoft 365 and Windows ecosystem.
• Follows SLAs and deal with all tickets in a timely manner.
• Gain knowledge with a range of technologies including cloud, infrastructure, systems, networks and hardware.
• Conduct and assist with IT related projects.

Requirements of the IT Support Engineer:

• Experience within IT support.
• Experience working with and supporting Microsoft devices - Windows server / Windows desktop, Office 365.
• Must have a UK driving license and your own car
• Strong communication skills and a willingness to learn.
• Exposure to Business Central would be a nice to have.

IT Support Engineer

North Bristol (5 days a week on site)

Up to £28,000 per annum

Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or reach out to Jack McManus via the (url removed)

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Migration Engineer Remote Outside IR35

A client is seeking a Migration Engineer to complete a Google Workspace / G-Suite to M365 migration project. The successful Migration Engineer will require strong experience with Modern Workspace, Endpoint Management and Security Policy.

The migration includes over 200 accounts including mailboxes, secured, unsecured and shared data being used be executive leadership and staff.

Experience with Purview/DLP and Data Classification is highly desirable.

Required Skills & Experience of the Migration Engineer:

• Proven experience with Microsoft 365 tenant-to-tenant migrations.
• Google Workspace / G-Suite migration experience.
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Microsoft Intune
  • MDM / Endpoint Management
  • SharePoint Migrations
  • Microsoft Purview / DLP policies
  • Azure AD / Entra ID administration
  • BitTitan and similar
• Experience migrating mailboxes, user accounts, and file storage at scale.

Key Responsibilities of the Migration Engineer:

• Plan and execute Google Workspace / G-Suite to Microsoft 365 migration.
• Perform mailbox and user migrations.
• Migrate Google Workspace accounts and personal Google Drives.
• Utilise Purview for DLP policies.
• Migrate shared documents into SharePoint.

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

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Pell Frischmann is a specialist advisory and technical consultancy operating across the built and natural environment, helping to shape a better future for the communities in which we work. We offer consultancy services, with access to specialist sister companies and partners, to support both public and private-sector clients. We work across sectors encompassing buildings, infrastructure, and regeneration.

Originally formed in 1926, we have a unique heritage in delivering client-focused solutions that deliver value through our commercial awareness, sustainable aspirations, and innovative approach. Our distinctive future is defined by our ownership; Pell Frischmann is a part of RSBG SE, the patient capital investment arm of RAG-Stiftung. RAG-Stiftung is a foundation with the long-term public purpose to deal with the environmental and social commitments resulting from the closing of Germany s coal mining industry. RSBG SE s mission is to generate sustainable funds for the foundation; so, our work directly contributes to the challenge of fighting global pollution and climate change.

Main Purpose of the Job

We are looking for an IT Administrator to work within the existing IT Customer Support team to provide support to over 600 users. The successful candidate will collaborate with IT Managers and IT Administrators, with a primary focus on delivering exceptional customer service.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• User IT Assistance: Provide IT assistance (2nd line desktop support) with computer-related issues, including software and hardware installation, troubleshooting for both Windows.
• IT Request Management: Maintain a record of all IT support requests and ensuring they are acknowledged and resolved quickly. Ensure that customers are satisfied with the IT service provided.
• Onboarding Management: Prepare new computer setups and create accounts for incoming staff members.
• Relationship Development: Maintain strong working relationships with colleagues, clients, suppliers, and other internal teams.
• IT Inventory Management: Keep an up-to-date inventory of all IT equipment and software.
• Knowledgebase Maintenance: Continually update and improve the help articles and FAQs in the Knowledgebase.

What Qualifications, Experience & Skills are required?

Qualification

• Relevant degree relating to IT support or time served equivalent.

• Any IT certifications

Experience

• Credible IT support experience at 1st and/or 2nd

Skills

• Windows 11
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Windows Server Administration ( Active Directory, Exchange, Intune)
• Network troubleshooting skills, LAN, WAN, Wi-fi, TCP, IP
• Excellent Troubleshooting skills in both Hardware and Software issues
• Troubleshooting VPN issues
• Driving Licence is essential for the role
• HP Laptop Troubleshooting

Why Pell Frischmann?

We are one of the UK’s most influential and highly respected firms of infrastructure and built environment professionals. We provide a collaborative and supportive working environment, where you ll have the freedom and flexibility to create your own pathway and make a real impact within the business and in the communities in which you will operate.

We’ll support your ongoing personal and professional development as your career progresses, allowing you to reach your full potential. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all, welcoming applications from all backgrounds and are delighted to be a part of the government’s Disability Confident Scheme. We’re happy to talk about flexible working and are committed to promoting the wellbeing of all our employees.

IT Infrastructure Consultant - 40,000/ 45,000 - Scunthorpe (With Client Site Travel)

Principal IT are working with an award-winning UK technology provider that delivers a range of business technology solutions including IT support, accounting software, and EPOS systems.

With multiple offices across the UK and a strong reputation for delivering reliable technology solutions to businesses, the organisation is continuing to grow and is now looking to recruit an IT Infrastructure Consultant to join their Professional Services team.

The Role

As an IT Infrastructure Consultant, you will play a key role in designing and delivering reliable infrastructure solutions for customers.

This is a hands-on technical role focused on implementing server and infrastructure environments that are secure, stable, and easy for customers to manage. You will work within established implementation frameworks to deploy Windows Server, virtualisation, networking, and backup solutions, helping organisations adopt new technology with minimal disruption to their operations.

Projects typically range from 10-25 days in duration, and you will work closely with customers to ensure successful delivery and a smooth transition into ongoing support.

Key Responsibilities

Infrastructure Solution Design & Delivery

• Design and implement server and infrastructure solutions aligned to technical standards and best practices.
• Deliver deployments across Microsoft Windows Server and core infrastructure platforms.
• Implement virtualisation, networking, and backup solutions.
• Deliver multiple infrastructure projects simultaneously while maintaining quality and timelines.
• Produce clear and accurate technical documentation for each implementation.

Client Engagement

• Work closely with customers to understand technical and operational requirements.
• Translate technical requirements into practical infrastructure solutions.
• Provide guidance and training to customer IT teams following implementation.
• Communicate technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Project Delivery & Quality Assurance

• Ensure smooth handovers from project delivery into service support teams.
• Conduct post-implementation reviews to ensure successful outcomes.
• Maintain high standards of customer satisfaction and solution stability.

Continuous Improvement

• Provide feedback to improve internal infrastructure standards and delivery frameworks.
• Identify opportunities to simplify and enhance infrastructure designs.
• Support mentoring of junior consultants within the team.

Key Responsibilities (Day to Day)

• Deliver infrastructure projects on time and within scope
• Work with IT Project Managers to plan and manage project delivery
• Provide clear updates to both customers and internal stakeholders
• Produce high-quality documentation and handover materials
• Present technical updates to both technical teams and senior stakeholders
• Contribute to improving infrastructure solutions and internal processes

Experience & Skills

Essential

• 2+ years’ experience in infrastructure, server, or technical consultancy roles
• Experience delivering server and infrastructure implementations
• Strong organisation and project delivery skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• A customer-focused and solution-driven approach

Technical Experience

• Microsoft Windows Server environments
• Virtualisation platforms
• Networking infrastructure
• Backup and disaster recovery solutions
• Technical troubleshooting and infrastructure support

Desirable Certifications

• Microsoft Windows Server certifications
• CompTIA A+ or Network+

Benefits

• Salary of 40,000 - 45,000
• 35-hour working week
• 36 days holiday (28 days + bank holidays)
• Business mileage reimbursed during probation (up to 45p per mile)
• Company vehicle or car allowance after successful probation
• Pension scheme
• Electric car scheme and bike to work scheme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits
• Ongoing training and development plans
• Free lunches and regular staff events
• On-site parking
• Supportive and collaborative working environment

If you are an experienced Infrastructure Engineer or Technical Consultant looking to step into a delivery-focused role with strong career development opportunities, we would love to hear from you.

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Job Title: IT Infrastructure & Security Engineer
Location: Omagh (Northern Ireland)
Salary: 30,000 - 35,000
Shift / Hours: Monday to Friday

About the Company
A well-established food manufacturing and processing organisation operating across the UK and Ireland, supplying high-quality products to national and international markets.

The Role
This role is responsible for the design, implementation, support, and ongoing improvement of IT infrastructure and associated security controls. The position combines hands-on infrastructure engineering with security responsibilities, ensuring that systems remain available, resilient, secure, and compliant with recognised standards such as ISO 27001 and GDPR-aligned controls.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement and maintain core IT infrastructure.

• Ensure systems remain reliable, available, and performant.

• Support servers, networking systems, and core services.

• Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure-related issues.

• Implement and maintain security controls across the IT environment.

• Support endpoint protection and monitoring solutions.

• Assist with vulnerability management and incident response.

• Ensure systems align with internal policies and recognised security standards.

About You:

• 5+ years’ experience in an IT Infrastructure or Security Engineering role

• Strong knowledge of: Windows Server /Active Directory / DNS / DHCP

• Understanding of networking fundamentals (firewalls, VPNs, switching, routing)

• Experience supporting security controls and endpoint protection

• Strong troubleshooting and incident handling skills

• Familiarity with ISO 27001 or security audit processes

• Knowledge of vulnerability management and incident response

• Relevant certifications such as Microsoft, Cisco, Security or ITIL

How to Apply:
To apply for the IT Infrastructure & Security Engineer position, click Apply Now and upload your CV. A member of our recruitment team will contact you to discuss your application and next steps.

Southeast Kent

£competitive, negotiable + generous bens

Contact: Emily or Sammy at Pearson Whiffin Recruitment

ALL APPLICANTS MUST MEET THE REQUIREMENTS FOR UK SC SECURITY CLEARANCE.

VISA SPONSORSHIP CANNOT BE OFFERED.

A fantastic opportunity for an experienced Systems Engineer with exposure to optics, lasers, imaging or electro-optical systems. This is a strategic hire due to major new projects and ongoing growth, with large-scale investment in engineering capability.

WHAT YOU LL BE DOING

• Leading system-level design activity for optical and sensor-based products
• Capturing stakeholder requirements and developing system architectures
• Evaluating concepts, assessing risks and selecting technical solutions
• Managing interfaces between electronics, mechanical, software and optical elements
• Supporting integration, verification and validation of system features
• Producing clear documentation, reports and customer-facing materials
• Participating in design reviews and supporting bid/proposal activity

WHAT WE RE LOOKING FOR

Education & experience

• Degree in Engineering, Physics or related technical discipline
• Post-graduate experience in systems engineering
• Background in optics, lasers, imaging, EO systems or related technologies

Technical skills

• Strong understanding of system architecture, requirements and lifecycle processes
• Ability to interpret complex technical requirements and drive coherent solutions
• Familiarity with system modelling or analysis tools is beneficial
• Experience working across multi-disciplinary engineering environments

Personal attributes

• Confident communicator able to influence and lead technical discussions
• Analytical, methodical and proactive
• Comfortable owning complex system-level challenges
• Team-oriented with strong organisational skills

WHY JOIN?

• Business experiencing sustained headcount growth and investment
• Low turnover and highly supportive leadership
• Opportunity to be the subject-matter lead in a growing technical area
• Exposure to major new development programmes with long-term scope
• Competitive salary and benefits package

Apply today via Pearson Whiffin Recruitment with an up-to-date CV including entire career history.

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APPLY ONLINE NOW INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD IMMEDIATELY!

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This role is being handled by Emily Powell and Sammy Messenger, Manufacturing, Engineering & Technical Specialists at Pearson Whiffin Recruitment.

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This role is Inside IR35

The Lightning Systems Integration Facility (LSIF) is established at the Maritime Integration & Support Centre (MISC) on Portsdown Hill, Portsmouth, to support testing and integration of the F35 Lightning II Aircraft within the UK military infrastructure.

A UKLTI System Administrator is required to administer, patch, secure and maintain the LSIF systems within the MISC environment, prepare the systems in line with testing requirements, and occasionally implement changes to the facility and established infrastructure.

A major function of the role is the maintenance of government furnished computer equipment (including large servers). As part of this, the liaison and effective communication between suppliers, owners, partners and users is crucial in ensuring the equipment is available to the right groups at the right time.

The role will require good organisational and communication skills on top of technical ability covering a range of technologies.

The incumbent will be provided training on how to use the proprietary systems and will be expected to become well versed in using and administering them.

Typical duties include (but are not limited to):

• Administration and maintenance of hardware, software, and networks
• Implementation of changes to hardware, software and networks
• Assisting with system preparation in line with customer and project requirements
• Assisting with security and export control matters (including ITAR and IVCO)
• Assisting with the planning, execution and reporting of testing events
• Assisting with longer-term facility planning
• Assisting with procurement and management of LSIF hardware and software
• Configuration control of assets, documents, change requests etc

Knowledge:

Server Administration, including Active Directory, DNS, Group Policies, Disk Management, updating via WSUS as well as knowledge of Microsoft hypervisor and the ability to implement and manage a virtual environment.

Experience of auditing system log files and anti-virus monitoring using monitoring tools such as SolarWinds NPM/Observability, Kiwi Syslog, Splunk and Trellix ePO

Some experience with networking vendors such as Cisco, FortiGate. Experience configuring, troubleshooting and upgrading network devices and knowledge of LAN and WAN infrastructure (switches, routers, firewalls).

Ability to physically install Servers, workstations and network devices, and to perform cable management to MoD Standard

Ability to design, plan, implement and manage integration of separate IT systems, including at different security classifications.

Knowledge of ITAR, EAR, DEAL, SCIDA accreditation requirements of JSP 440 and 480, etc.

Experience of ITIL processes and procedures.

General IT trouble shooting skills

Some knowledge of Linux, and / or containerisation, as well as JIRA and Confluence would also be preferred although is not vital

Skills:

Ability to learn to use new technology including proprietary software and systems when required

Ability to work as part of a team

Ability to communicate with other team members, suppliers and customers

Ability to document changes and troubleshooting steps taken

Ability to prioritise work based on customer requirements and project/team objectives

Glasgow - hybrid (site visits required)
45-50 per hour Outside IR35
6 month initial

Essential Skillset:

10+ years experience as a Control Systems / Controls Engineer

Experience developing control logic and control system specifications

Experience programming PLCs (Allen Bradley, GE, Siemens)

Ability to produce wiring diagrams, I/O lists, loop drawings and cause & effect diagrams

Knowledge of plant control systems including HMI, DCS and SIS

Desirable Skillset:

Knowledge of Fire & Gas (F&G), Emergency Shutdown (ESD) and Pressure Safety Device (PSD) systems

Experience with installation and commissioning of control systems

Understanding of international codes and standards (ISO, ISA, BS EN, API)

Responsibilities:

Manage and support engineering requirements within assigned project scope

Deliver technical solutions that meet customer objectives

Ensure all project deliverables are technically fit for purpose and compliant with relevant standards

Oversee controls engineering activities including instrumentation, alarms, trips and control logic

Coordinate technical resources and supervise third-party contractors when required

Location: 2 days p/week from home. Main office is in Solihull but some trips to Doncaster (1-2 times every fortnight) will be needed.
Salary: £32,000 £35,000
Hours: 09 00

A growing UK technology and communications provider is looking for a 3rd Line Support Engineer to join its technical support team. The business delivers managed IT, cloud, connectivity and security services to organisations across the UK and has expanded significantly through growth and acquisitions in recent years.

This role sits within the service desk function and acts as the technical escalation point for complex issues. You ll work closely with the 2nd Line team, resolving advanced technical problems across infrastructure, networking, cloud platforms and end-user environments while ensuring service levels are maintained.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the escalation point for complex issues from the 2nd Line support team
• Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure, network and desktop support incidents
• Manage support tickets through to resolution while meeting SLA targets
• Use remote monitoring and support tools to diagnose and fix technical issues
• Maintain accurate documentation for systems, incidents and solutions
• Work with third-party vendors to resolve incidents when required
• Share knowledge and solutions with the wider support team

Experience & Skills Required

• Around 3+ years experience in a service desk or IT support environment
• Strong Windows 10/11 and desktop support experience
• Experience supporting Windows Server environments
• Good understanding of Microsoft 365 (Azure, Intune)
• Experience troubleshooting network connectivity issues (VPN, VLANs, WAN, WiFi, firewalls)
• Exposure to virtualisation technologies such as VMware or Hyper-V
• Experience with backup solutions and monitoring tools
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to prioritise multiple tickets

Desirable Experience

• Firewall technologies such as SonicWall or FortiGate
• Virtual desktop technologies (e.g. Citrix)
• Backup solutions such as Veeam or Redstor
• Exposure to cyber security or endpoint protection platforms
• Experience supporting education environments

Why Apply

• Join a rapidly growing managed services provider
• Work with a wide range of modern infrastructure and cloud technologies
• Opportunity to develop technical expertise within a fast-paced support environment

PostgreSQL DBA - Active SC, Pgvector, PostGIS

Up to 500 per day (Outside IR35)

London / Hybrid (1-2 days per week onsite)

6 Months

My client is a high profile Consultancy who urgently require a Database Administrator (PostgreSQL DBA) with Active Security Clearance (Active SC) to work with a high profile end customer.

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Database Administrator (PostgreSQL DBA)
• Must hold Active Security Clearance (SC)
• Core development / maintenance and performance optimisation (sharding, partitions)
• Experience with clustering and extensions such as Pgvector PostGIS and AGE
• Data migration experience from existing database(s) to Postgres database(s)
• Ability to recreate existing data models and develop new data models in accordance with user requirements

Nice to have:

• Immediate availability
• Awareness / familiarity with Defence Information Exchange Standards
• Working knowledge of UI integration including geotooling

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Prestigious opportunity for a Network Solutions Design Engineer (Aruba) with a global leader in the provision of cutting-edge connectivity and digital solutions, delivering world-class broadband, mobile and network services.

Our customer solutions design team lead the way in implementing complex Voice, Network, Wireless and Security Solutions across a wide array of vendors such as Cisco, Fortinet, Juniper, Aruba and Microsoft using technologies such as SD-WAN, SD-A, ISE, ACI, Webex, MS Teams & NextGen FWs. We are inviting you to join our success story based in Manchester, Sheffield, Leeds or Newcastle in a hybrid role 3 days a week in the office and 2 days remotely.

Taking High Level Designs into Low-Level detail at the Post-Sale stage, implementing the solution followed by thorough testing before handing over to the relevant support or managed service teams. You will be responsible for: -

• Capturing detailed customer technical requirements and translating them into technical solutions design
• Management and delivery of the technical direction of the solutions design
• Managing the review and validation processes for both new and in-life products and services
• Managing customer solutions design engagement, statement of work creation and 3rd party deliverables
• Facilitating strong customer relationships at a senior level
• Customer migration planning and implementation
• Resolving complex solution and service issues, leading root cause analysis and escalation
• Identification of potential risks, implementing controls and mitigations
• Ensuring delivery of thought leadership in complex bids and agreeing a strategic approach

If you possess a combination of the following skills, then LET’S TALK!

• Experience in low level and high level design of complex network solutions
• Proven experience in network design, ideally with enterprise or public sector clients.
• Strong stakeholder management and leadership skills
• HPE Aruba certified to Associate level (changed to Associate level) with a solid working knowledge of the following would be highly advantageous:
• Aruba AOS-S Switches
• Aruba AOS-8 WLAN
• Aruba AOS-CX Switches
• Aruba AOS-10 WLAN
• Aruba Central
• Aruba ClearPass
• Aruba SD-WAN
• Knowledge of Cisco networking technologies advantageous:
  • Traditional Cisco WAN
  • Traditional Cisco LAN
  • Cisco Wireless
  • Cisco SDA
  • Catalyst Centre
  • Cisco ISE

In return, you will be rewarded with ongoing training and career development, 10% on target bonus, an enviable pension scheme, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, discounted broadband, mobile and TV packages and much more.

What you need to do now

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You will lead the operations and QMS procedures within a small team, where you can take ownership of the role and shape your day. This is a self-autonomous position, giving you the freedom to plan your own diary and manage your workload. You will work very closely with the Head of Quality, carrying out internal audits in accordance with ISO9001:2015, and have the opportunity to build new processes that enhance the QMS in the long term.

This company designs and manufactures high-tech products which are the leaders in this particular field. Having sites all across Europe, they are working on brand-new products that will greatly impact the high-tech engineering industry.

You will need to have experience carrying out internal audits and working within QMS in an engineering environment. You will be able to analyse current processes and have the freedom to change procedures you feel need improving. Therefore, this role will give you a fair amount of autonomy and allow you to develop in other areas of the business.

This is a key role that will maintain the entire QMS system with support from the Head of Quality, therefore you will need to have some hands-on experience with QMS directly.

The company is well known for investing in people and helping employees progress to their areas of preference.

This role is looking for:

• Quality Auditor qualification.
• Experience with ISO9001:2015.
• Experience with QMS in a manufacturing/engineering environment.
• Good communicator with a proactive attitude.

Senior Network Engineer - NSX-T / AVI / HCI

500 - 550 per day - Inside IR35

MOD SC Cleared

Site: Farnborough - 4 days onsite, 1 day remote

About the Role

We are delivering a modern managed infrastructure platform designed to replace complex legacy enterprise environments. The programme focuses on high levels of automation, repeatable infrastructure design patterns, and rapid deployment of business solutions.

The platform leverages modern Windows and VMware technologies and integrates automation tooling such as Ansible, Terraform, and scripting frameworks alongside specialist infrastructure and application platforms.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Network Engineer with strong expertise in VMware NSX-T, F5, and VMware AVI within Hyperconverged Infrastructure (HCI) environments. The successful candidate will combine deep technical expertise with strong design capability, delivering scalable, secure, and highly automated network solutions, including robust identity and tiered access models.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and support network architectures within hyperconverged infrastructure environments using NSX-T and AVI technologies.

• Lead deployment and configuration of VMware NSX-T components, including:

  • Logical networking
  • Distributed firewall
  • Load balancing
  • VPN services

• Implement network virtualisation and micro-segmentation strategies.

• Deploy and manage VMware AVI load balancers to support modern application delivery, automation, and analytics.

• Ensure high availability, performance optimisation, and security across network services.

• Design and maintain identity and access management solutions aligned with tiered access models.

• Conduct capacity planning and scalability assessments to support platform growth.

• Collaborate with infrastructure, security, and automation teams to deliver integrated platform solutions.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong hands-on experience with:

  • VMware NSX-T
  • VMware AVI Load Balancer
  • Hyperconverged Infrastructure (HCI)

• Proven experience designing and implementing scalable network architectures.

• Strong understanding of identity management and tiered access models.

• Experience working within highly automated infrastructure environments.

• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

• DV Clearance (or willingness to undergo security vetting).

Desirable Skills

• Software-Defined WAN (SD-WAN)
• Network monitoring and observability tooling
• Secure network architecture and security best practices
• Experience supporting Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Ansible and Terraform

12 month contract

Based in Bristol

Offering 65ph Inside IR35

Do you have experience with Java?

Do you have experience in RTOS?

Do you want to work with an industry-leading company?

If your answer to these is yes, then this could be the role for you!

As the Java Software Engineer, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry.

Due to the nature of the work you will be involved in, you will be required to obtain UK SC clearance in this role.

You will be involved in:

Continued design and development of new and evolving software tools and architectures

Instantiations for future products

Skillset/experience required:

• A background in software engineering, its realisation and system wide impact
• Experience working in Java
• Experience across the entire software development process
• Experience in other languages such as Ada
• Knowledge of DDS middleware and Real Time Operating Systems
• Knowledge of standards such as DefStan 00-55, DO-178C or IEC61508

If this all sounds like something you will be interested in then simply apply and we can discuss the opportunity further!

Java Software Engineer

12 month contract

Based in Bristol

Offering 65ph Inside IR35

Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited (“ARM”). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.

Are you an experienced 1st/2nd Line IT Support Analyst with a passion for solving problems, supporting people, and working across varied environments?

Would you thrive in a tight-knit, collaborative team with a refreshingly human approach to service delivery?

You’ll be joining a small MSP providing IT support to over 40 clients across the UK, with user bases ranging from 5 to 400 users. You’ll be at the heart of their service desk, providing day-to-day support across desktop, server, and cloud environments, picking up a mix of self selected and allocated tickets.

Stratford upon Avon based office, 1x day per week office-based.
Occasional client site travel when required (full license and car is desirable)
Permanent opportunity
Salary of £30,000-£35,000 + a discretionary company bonus scheme

Ideally you’ll have experience supporting the following:

• Windows Desktop OS (Registry, Services, Group Policy, MDM)
• Office 365, SharePoint, Entra ID, Intune, Exchange
• Windows Server, Active Directory, Hyper-V, VMware
• Event Viewer, PowerShell
• Networking fundamentals - routing, switching, firewalls, Wi-Fi
• Mac, Android, iOS, and printer troubleshooting

What we’re looking for

• Ideally 3+ years’ experience in 1st/2nd line IT support
• Comfortable working across varied environments and adapting quickly
• Confident communicator with strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills
• A real appetite to learn, progress and contribute ideas

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.

Infrastructure Engineer - Network Infrastructure Firewalls DV Clearable On-Site
Location: East Birmingham (Full-Time, On-Site)
Salary: 40,000 - 47,000 + Benefits

Are you an experienced Infrastructure Engineer with strong networking expertise and a background in secure environments? This is a full-time, on-site role based in Marston Green, Birmingham, offering the opportunity to support mission-critical IT infrastructure within a security-sensitive organisation.

As an Infrastructure Engineer, you will be responsible for delivering and managing secure LAN, WAN, and WLAN networks. Candidates must be eligible for DV (Developed Vetting) clearance - British nationals with long-term UK residency only.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deploy and manage LAN, WAN, and WLAN networks for secure enterprise environments
• Troubleshoot complex Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking issues
• Document network topologies and configurations
• Monitor and enhance performance across network infrastructure
• Install and maintain firewalls - Palo Alto, Cisco ASA (AnyConnect), FortiGate
• Manage VPNs, IPSEC tunnels, and certificate-based authentication
• Contribute to AD design and secure environment management
• Mentor junior staff and act as a key escalation point
• Participate in incident response and root cause analysis

Required Skills & Experience:

• 5+ years in a Network Engineer or Infrastructure Engineer role
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, VLAN, VXLAN, EVPN, VPC, MLAG
• Deep experience with BGP, OSPF, EIGRP routing protocols
• Firewall configuration experience: Palo Alto, Cisco ASA, FortiGate
• VPN setup and support (IPSEC, remote access)
• Familiarity with Wireshark, SNMP, and monitoring tools
• Cross-platform support (Windows, Linux, macOS)
• Microsoft Active Directory design and maintenance experience
• Strong documentation, communication, and team leadership skills
• Desirable: CCNA/CCNP certifications
• Must be DV clearable

If you’re ready to work in a high-trust, high-security environment and bring your networking expertise to a forward-thinking organisation, click apply now to learn more.