Your new company
A global technical services organisation operating across high-hazard industries is seeking a Process Safety Engineer to join its growing process safety capability. This role offers the opportunity to work on a broad range of safety-critical projects, supporting clients across regulated industrial sectors through the delivery of pragmatic, high-quality engineering solutions.Reporting to the Process Safety Team Leader, you will lead and support technical assignments, working closely with senior colleagues to deliver compliant, innovative and commercially sound process safety solutions. You will also play an active role in developing client relationships and supporting the growth of the process safety service in both established and emerging markets.
Your new role
As a Process Safety Engineer, your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering process safety consultancy services to clients across high-hazard industries
• Understanding client needs and developing tailored, pragmatic engineering solutions
• Leading technical assignments with support from senior team members
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction
• Supporting business development through repeat work and new opportunities
• Ensuring projects are delivered to time, cost and quality expectations
• Providing regular progress updates and escalating risks or issues as required
• Adapting to changing project requirements and market conditions
• Ensuring compliance with internal standards, client contracts and relevant regulations
• Communicating clearly and transparently with clients, colleagues and management

What you’ll need to succeed
Essential:

• At least 5 years’ experience in process industries, ideally within high-hazard environments
• Strong knowledge of process safety techniques and risk management tools
• Experience applying process safety methods in a consultancy or operational environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant engineering software
• Degree qualified in Chemical Engineering or a related scientific discipline
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent technical report-writing capability

Desirable:

• Experience in three or more of the following areas:
• Hazard study leadership (HAZID / HAZOP)
• SIL determination using LOPA
• Human factors analysis
• Fire and explosion protection systems
• Process safety management and auditing
• Safety reports for COMAH and/or offshore regulatory regimes
• Chartered Engineer status, or actively working towards Chartership

What you’ll get in return
Excellent basic salary (£65,000 - £85,000)
Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
Structured training and professional development
Exposure to a wide range of national and international projects
Long-term career development within a technically respected organisation

What you need to do now
If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn’t quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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Job Title: Desktop Support Analyst

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract, 12 months

Salary: Up to £29,000

Benefits: Private Medical, Pension, 25 days annual leave, Gym Membership, Cycle to Work Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme

Office Location/Working Policy: Onsite

Working Hours: Shift Pattern between 8am and 6pm

What to wear: Smart casual

The Role:

As a Deskside Support Analyst, you will be part of the Service Operations team, providing face-to-face and on-site technical support to end users. You will act as a key point of contact for resolving hardware, software, and access-related issues, ensuring a high-quality user experience in a fast-paced, security-conscious environment. This role requires strong technical capability, excellent interpersonal skills, and a proactive, customer-focused approach to problem resolution, operating in line with ITIL best practices.

Role Responsibilities:

• Provide deskside and on-site technical support to users, resolving incidents and service requests logged via ServiceNow or other approved channels
• Perform hands-on diagnosis, troubleshooting, and resolution of issues related to desktops, laptops, peripherals, mobile devices, and meeting room technology
• Support Microsoft operating systems, Active Directory / Entra ID, Microsoft 365, and Microsoft Cloud services (including Azure)
• Manage user account administration, including account creation, access provisioning, group membership, and password resets using Active Directory / Entra ID
• Install, configure, upgrade, and replace end-user hardware and software in accordance with standard operating procedures
• Escalate complex or unresolved issues to second- or third-line support teams while maintaining ownership and clear communication with the user
• Ensure all incidents and service requests are accurately logged, prioritised, and resolved within agreed service level agreements (SLAs)
• Follow documented technical procedures, security standards, and knowledge base articles to ensure consistent service delivery
• Support security and compliance requirements, including endpoint protection, patching, and secure device handling
• Collaborate with service desk, infrastructure, and security teams to support continuous service improvement
• Participate in shift-based or on-call rotations where required to support business operational needs

Key Skills:

• Strong working knowledge of current and previous versions of Microsoft Windows and Windows Server
• Hands-on experience providing deskside or on-site end-user support in a corporate or enterprise environment
• Experience using ServiceNow or similar IT Service Management (ITSM) tools
• Solid understanding of Active Directory / Entra ID administration and troubleshooting
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft 365 applications and end-user support
• Familiarity with Microsoft Cloud technologies, including Azure, is desirable
• Understanding of ITIL service management principles and best practices
• Excellent communication and customer service skills, with the ability to engage confidently with users at all levels
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive, solution-driven mindset
• Experience working in a managed service provider (MSP), MSSP, or security-focused environment is advantageous but not essential

The Interview Process

☎️ Screening call: Phone call with our recruitment team to assess your suitability for the role, but also if the role is right for you.

First interview: A video call over MS Teams with the Hiring Manager

Second interview: Usually F2F interview onsite at one of our offices (this can sometimes involve a task or presentation).

About Acora

We’ve been on a mission to improve end user satisfaction since the day we were founded over 25 years ago. As champions of premium experience-led IT services, it is who we are. We constantly challenge old assumptions and inherited wisdom, and demonstrate there are other, better ways to do things.

Our mission is to unleash the potential of people through amazing IT experiences.

At Acora, we live by three key and simple values that drive everything we do guiding our actions, shaping our culture, and ensuring we deliver excellence every step of the way.

#1 BE THE BEST YOU CAN BE

We challenge ourselves to raise our game each day. By embracing a mindset of growth, we continuously strive to improve ourselves, our ways of working, and the service we deliver to our customers.

#2 WE DO WHAT WE SAY

When we make a promise, we follow-through - no excuses. We don’t leave anyone hanging or walk away from challenges. Reliable and focused, we value clear communication to build trust and give customers, and colleagues, the confidence they can count on us every time.

#3 TOGETHER WE WIN

Business is the biggest team sport of them all. By communicating well, breaking down silos and staying aligned, we create clarity and focus. Strong relationships, shared goals and commitment make us a winning team – for each other and for our customers.

To be considered for this position, you must have full rights to work in the UK.

Equal Opportunities at Acora

Acora is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing equal opportunities regardless of race or ethnic origin, gender identity, family situation, sexual orientation, disability, religion or age. We hire our people on the basis of qualifications, merit, skills, and business need.

We are a Level 1 Disability Confident Committed Employer and will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive equitable benefits and all privileges of employment. Please contact us to request any reasonable adjustments.

Join us at Acora in creating a workplace where everyone can succeed and make an impact. We look forward to welcoming you to our team

Warwickshire Permanent - Hybrid

£50,000 £57,000 + £2,800 market

VIQU has partnered with an esteemed organisation to recruit a Network Engineer to support and enhance critical enterprise network infrastructure. This Network Engineer role sits within a strategy and architecture-focused team, delivering the design, build and ongoing improvement of secure, resilient physical and virtual networks aligned to business and digital strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support, maintain and deliver enterprise network infrastructure across BAU and new design initiatives.
• Act as the Network Engineer subject matter expert, independently delivering complex network configuration, security and infrastructure work.
• Ensure all network solutions meet industry, legislative and compliance standards.
• Translate business requirements into technical designs, options and impact analysis.
• Drive continuous improvement, innovation and evaluation of emerging technologies.
• Ensure alignment with digital strategy, identifying risks and mitigation strategies.
• Own quality assurance and impact analysis for changes to existing network services.
• Build and manage relationships with managed service providers, suppliers and partners.
• Participate in an on-call rota and travel across Warwickshire as required.

Key Requirements:

• Strong hands-on experience with Cisco, Avaya telephony, Azure, AWS, ZScaler, SolarWinds and Sentinel.
• Solid knowledge of SD-WAN, VLANs, Azure vWAN and static/dynamic routing.
• Experience in network monitoring, service management and supplier engagement.
• Proven delivery of network infrastructure within large, complex organisations.
• Experience producing technical design documentation and service artefacts.
• Working knowledge of ITSM and ISO 20000 best practice.
• Strong communication, problem-solving and stakeholder influencing skills.
• Ability to operate at, or work towards, Level 2 of the Competency and Values Framework (CVF).

Apply today to speak with VIQU in confidence or contact Belle Hegarty at (url removed).
Know someone exceptional for this position? Refer them and receive up to £1,000 if successful (terms apply).
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Network Engineer

Warwickshire Permanent - Hybrid

£50,000 £57,000 + £2,800 market supplement

DBA SQL Server
Midlands / London / Sheffield (1 2 days per month in office)
£45,000 £55,000
Sponsorship: Not available

VIQU have partnered with a well-established financial services organisation undergoing a major cloud transformation, currently moving their SQL Server estate into Azure. This is a brand-new role, giving you the opportunity to take real ownership as the dedicated DBA leading this migration journey.

This position is ideal for a mid-level DBA who enjoys hands-on technical work and wants to play a key role in shaping a modern, cloud-first database environment.

The Role
You ll be responsible for managing a sizeable estate of 60 production databases, ensuring performance, stability, and optimisation across the platform. A major focus will be working closely with development teams to refactor queries, improve performance, and support best practices across SQL and Azure.

You ll also play a key role in the ongoing migration to Azure, gaining exposure to cloud technologies while driving improvements in database performance and scalability.

Key Responsibilities

• SQL Server administration across production and non-production environments
• Performance tuning, optimisation, and query refactoring
• Writing efficient T-SQL and analysing execution plans
• Supporting and collaborating with developers to improve database performance
• Contributing to Azure migration and cloud optimisation initiatives
• Managing backups, security, and database maintenance

Key Requirements

• 3 5 years experience as a SQL Server DBA or similar
• Strong T-SQL skills and experience optimising queries
• Proven experience in performance tuning and database optimisation
• Ability to work closely with development teams
• Exposure to Azure SQL or cloud environments (desirable)
• Experience working with multiple databases in a production environment

Nice to Have

• Experience in financial services or pensions
• Exposure to database monitoring tools (e.g. Redgate, SolarWinds)
• Understanding of HA/DR concepts

This is a great opportunity to step into a role with real ownership, where you ll lead on database performance and play a pivotal role in a business-critical cloud migration.

Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or contact Aaron Chiverton on (url removed) . Know someone great? Refer them and receive up to £1,000 if successful (terms apply). For more exciting roles and opportunities, follow us on IT Recruitment.

Senior Embedded Software Engineer (C/C++, STM32, FreeRTOS)
Location: Derbyshire (On-site / Remote work available)
Salary: £55,000 - £70,000 + Benefits

Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to design, develop, test and integrate embedded control systems for advanced industrial applications.

This role is ideal for an experienced engineer with strong C/C++ embedded development skills, looking to work on real-time systems (RTOS) and ARM Cortex-M microcontrollers (STM32) within a collaborative, multi-disciplinary engineering environment.

You will work closely with electrical, mechanical and systems engineering teams to deliver robust, safety-critical and cost-effective embedded software solutions for global customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Translate system and customer requirements into detailed software specifications and acceptance criteria
• Design and develop embedded software architecture for ARM-based microcontrollers (STM32)
• Develop, test and integrate embedded C/C++ firmware for real-time control systems
• Work with FreeRTOS (or similar RTOS) including task scheduling, inter-task communication and debugging
• Implement and optimise communication protocols including Modbus/TCP, CAN, RS232/RS422/RS485 and Ethernet (TCP/UDP)
• Interface with analogue and digital hardware (ADCs, DACs, sensors and actuators)
• Perform unit testing, static code analysis, code coverage and peer reviews to ensure high-quality software
• Develop and maintain HIL/SIL test environments
• Produce clear technical documentation including specifications, architecture diagrams, and test plans
• Use Git (version control) within a trunk-based development environment with semantic versioning
• Support manufacturing, commissioning and field service teams with troubleshooting and issue resolution
• Drive continuous improvement in software processes, tools and engineering standards

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience in embedded software development or industrial control systems
• Strong programming skills in C and/or C++ for embedded systems
• Experience with ARM Cortex-M microcontrollers (STM32 preferred)
• Solid understanding of real-time operating systems (FreeRTOS or similar)
• Knowledge of functional safety and coding standards (MISRA C:2012, IEC 61508, CERT-C)
• Experience with unit testing frameworks (e.g. Unity, Ceedling), static analysis tools and code coverage
• Strong experience with Git version control and modern development workflows
• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols (Modbus, CAN, Ethernet)
• Experience integrating embedded systems with sensors and hardware interfaces
• Excellent problem-solving skills, teamwork and communication abilities

Desirable Skills

• Experience with Python or MATLAB for automation, testing or data analysis
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical engineering drawings
• Experience working in safety-critical or regulated industries

Applications Engineer Mechanical Design / Vehicle Integration
A growing engineering business is seeking an Applications Engineer to support the design and integration of specialist vehicle-based products. This Applications Engineer role focuses on mechanical and structural design, working closely with internal teams to deliver high-quality engineered solutions.
The Applications Engineer will be involved in developing new concepts, producing detailed designs, and supporting prototype builds. This role offers a varied workload, combining CAD design, hands-on testing, and cross-functional collaboration.
As an Applications Engineer, you will work on a range of projects involving metal structures, hydraulics, pneumatics, and occasionally electrical systems, ensuring designs are practical, manufacturable, and fit for purpose.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conceptual design of new products and assemblies
• Creation of 3D models and 2D drawings using SolidWorks and/or AutoCAD
• Producing assembly drawings and bills of materials
• Supporting prototype builds and testing activities
• Working closely with suppliers and internal teams
• Modifying and improving existing designs
• Supporting R&D projects and technical development
• Occasional travel to customer sites, suppliers, and exhibitions

Requirements:

• HND or Degree in Engineering
• Strong SolidWorks experience (AutoCAD advantageous)
• Mechanical design background (metal structures preferred)
• Knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics beneficial
• Strong attention to detail and methodical approach
• Ability to communicate technical ideas effectively
• Experience working in a manufacturing or engineering environment

Location: Marden, Kent
Working Pattern: Office-based with hands-on project involvement

TPA Recruit is a specialist recruitment agency acting on behalf of our client to source and assess suitable candidates for this position. All applications will be reviewed and processed by our team, who will liaise directly with shortlisted individuals throughout the hiring process

Professional Services Engineer Microsoft Modern Workplace & Security Location: Remote Salary is 60k -75k Skills : M365, Azure, Intune, Entra ID Active Directory, Cloud, Migrations, MWP, EUC, Endpoint, Autopilot, MSP Engineer, Consultant, Implementations etc We are seeking an experienced Professional Services Engineer with strong expertise across Microsoft 365, security and Modern Workplace technologies. This role focuses on designing, delivering and optimising secure cloud environments while supporting a range of client projects. You will work on Microsoft 365 tenant-to-tenant migrations, Active Directory to Entra ID transitions, endpoint management deployments and security implementations, ensuring solutions are secure, scalable and aligned to best practice. The ideal candidate will have strong hands on experience with Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Intune, Autopilot and Microsoft Purview, alongside experience in identity management, compliance and cloud security. Experience delivering Modern Workplace projects within an MSP or client facing environment is highly desirable. Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified Azure Administrator, Azure Security Engineer, Microsoft 365 Administrator Expert or similar would be beneficial. This role offers hybrid working, competitive salary, strong career progression and ongoing training opportunities within a collaborative and forward thinking technical environment

Technical Support Engineer - Facilities, Utilities & HVAC (Pharmaceutical) - Permanent

Become the Subject Matter Expert on an expanding pharmaceutical plant.

Location: Cheshire / Greater Manchester Area
Salary: Very competitive salary & excellent benefits

About the Role
We are looking for a highly experienced (Mechanical) Technical Support Engineer with a strong focus on facilities, utilities, and building management systems to support a pharmaceutical manufacturing site undergoing significant expansion. This role is critical to ensuring the reliability and performance of HVAC systems, process utilities, and site infrastructure in a GMP-regulated environment where downtime can have major operational and financial impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise across HVAC, building services, and critical utilities
• Ensure reliability and performance of process water systems, heat exchangers, and pressure cascade environments
• Troubleshoot and resolve high-impact issues affecting manufacturing operations
• Support and optimise Building Management Systems (BMS) and site-wide infrastructure
• Maintain compliance with pharmaceutical GMP standards, particularly where utilities directly impact product quality
• Support facilities upgrades, expansion works, and new production lines
• Work closely with engineering and operations teams to minimise downtime and improve system performance
• Contribute to CAPEX projects, contractor management, and site development activities

Essential Requirements

• Strong background in facilities engineering within a GMP-regulated environment
• Proven expertise in HVAC systems and building services
• Experience managing critical utilities such as process water, heating/cooling systems, and pressure-controlled environments
• Hands-on mechanical engineering apprenticeship
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• Strong understanding of how utilities impact pharmaceutical manufacturing and cleanroom environments
• Ability to diagnose and resolve complex system failures quickly and effectively

Desirable Skills

• Experience with Building Management Systems (BMS)
• Knowledge of CAPEX projects, CDM regulations, and construction environments
• Project management exposure (APM, PRINCE2, PMP, MS Project)
• Health & Safety qualifications such as NEBOSH or IOSH

Package on offer

• Very competitive salary
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Generous 10% pension contribution
• Private medical, dental, health, and life assurance
• Free onsite parking

Working Hours

Why Join
Join a growing pharmaceutical site investing heavily in facilities, utilities, and infrastructure expansion, including multiple new production lines over the coming years. This is a key role for an engineer who thrives on solving complex building services challenges in a highly regulated, high-impact environment.

Apply now or contact Simon Fowler at Smart4Sciences if you are a facilities-focused Mechanical engineer ready to take ownership of critical systems that keep pharmaceutical manufacturing running.

Senior Infrastructure Engineer - Citrix, VMWare, Linux, SC or DV Cleared is required by our government services client based in Milton Keynes, Bucks. Commutable from Luton, North London Northampton, East Midlands, Peterborough, Bedford. Hybrid working

Working in an SC Security Cleared environment. You will hold current SC or DV (Developed Vetting) Security Clearance (or be eligible to obtain).

610 per day inside IR35 plus weekday (50) and weekend (100) on-call

We are seeking an experienced Infrastructure Engineer with strong hands on capability across VMWare, Citrix, and Linux platforms.

Skills and Experience required
Good general depth of skills across various core technologies
VMware-Configuration, updates, awareness, NSX
Linux/Debian-Scripting, updates, migrations, general supportCitrix-updates, migrations, general support
Windows Mgt-PKI, IDAM, RBACS
Cloud-Azure/AWS
Working experience and exposure across hardware and software
Worked with third party suppliers to provide and engage and support development
Comfortable supporting documentation and knowledge enhancement
Private and Public Cloud exposure.
You will support, maintain, and enhance our enterprise infrastructure, ensuring reliability, performance, and security across all systems.
proactive engineer with excellent troubleshooting skills, strong technical breadth, and the ability to work collaboratively within a busy operations environment.

• SmartSourcing are a Disability Confident Employer and we promote, celebrate and value diversity, we are committed to promoting equality and inclusion for all.

Working Hours: 9:00am 5:30pm; Monday Friday

Location: Based at our office in Shenley (Occasional visits to clients within Hertfordshire, London and Essex); Work from home up to 2 days per week (after probation period)

Salary and Benefits: Annual Salary £28,000 £35,000; 20 days holiday plus public holidays; Pension; Health Insurance; Gym Membership options

The Company

Speak Digital is a Managed Service Provider offering support, consultancy and cloud services. Since 2010, we have become a trusted partner for small and medium businesses focused in London, Hertfordshire and Essex.

We are a small technical team where everyone contributes across support, projects and client work. You’ll have the opportunity to make a real impact and be valued for your contributions every step of the way. Our Engineers work closely with clients to deliver practical solutions and responsive support.

The Role

We are looking for an IT Support Technician to join our small technical team, taking ownership of support requests and helping deliver projects for our clients.

You will work directly with users and take responsibility for troubleshooting problems, supporting Microsoft 365 environments, and ensuring client systems continue running smoothly.

Alongside support work, you will also have opportunities to work on projects such as:

• Microsoft Intune deployments.
• Security improvements including MFA and Conditional Access.
• Device lifecycle management and onboarding/offboarding processes.
• Office and SME network upgrades.

As part of a small team, you will gain exposure to a wide range of technologies and have opportunities to develop your skills in Microsoft 365, cloud platforms and endpoint management.

The role will occasionally involve visiting client sites across the region, so you must be comfortable interacting with users and representing the company professionally.

Key Responsibilities:

• Taking ownership of support tickets from investigation through to resolution, escalating or collaborating with colleagues where needed.
• Communicating directly with clients and keeping them informed of progress.
• Troubleshooting Windows, Microsoft 365 and common business applications.
• Supporting Microsoft 365 environments including user administration and device management.
• Basic networking troubleshooting (Wi-Fi issues, DHCP, DNS, connectivity).
• Supporting onboarding and offboarding processes for client staff.
• Assisting Senior Engineers with project delivery and system improvements.
• Occasional out-of-hours project work or emergency call outs, with time off in lieu.
• Helping test and implement new technologies or services where appropriate.
• Contributing to internal documentation and knowledge sharing.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Experience in an IT support role (MSP experience beneficial but not required).
• Good working knowledge of Windows 10 / 11 and common business applications.
• Experience administering Microsoft 365 users and services.
• Understanding of basic networking concepts (DHCP, DNS, Wi-Fi troubleshooting).
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise support tickets.
• Clear communication skills and confidence speaking with non-technical users.
• A methodical and professional approach to resolving issues.

Additionally:

• Own vehicle with valid UK driving license.
• Commutable distance from our offices in Shenley.

Personal Attributes:

• Patient, calm and professional under pressure.
• Honest, reliable and hardworking.
• Team-oriented with a willingness to support others.
• Keen to learn and open to feedback.
• Strong organisation and time management skills.
• Adaptable and proactive.

Senior Software Engineer - Up to 350,000 - Cambridge

Title: Senior Software Engineer

Company: Proprietary HFT

Location: Cambridge

Pay: Up to 350,000 with huge potential to increase

Company:

A proprietary trading firm in Cambridge, specialising in the research and development of ultra-low-latency automated trading strategies, are looking for a Software Engineer with a demonstrable background of delivering complex projects from a concept through to delivery.

It is important that you have been involved in the entire software development life cycle (SDLC), as this dynamic role will require you to rapidly prototype - and ultimately move into production - highly complex, reliable and performant systems - oftentimes from scratch.

Role:

• Develop ultra-low-latency trading systems C++ or Rust code
• Work closely with a close-knit team of Software Developers and Quant Traders
• Build mission-critical research systems from scratch
• This is an early-stage hire for the team. Much of your work will be completely greenfield. You will be involved in the designing, prototyping, testing and productionising new software.
• Providing support to a small number of junior engineers
• Whilst not a requirement, you will be given the opportunity to grow into a senior managerial role should you wish

About you:

• Holistic approach to problem solving; you are able to see the ‘bigger picture’ of your work
• Exceptional systems knowledge
• Exceptional Linux knowledge
• Strong networking knowledge (TCP/IP)
• Strong concurrent programming ability (C++ or Rust)
• Experienced working with distributed systems

Full details are available. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Role Overview

An opportunity for a customer-focused IT & Network Engineer to support a range of IT, network, and communication systems across office and client environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and resolve infrastructure issues
• Install and maintain IT and network systems
• Follow internal processes to deliver high-quality service
• Work to deadlines and manage service requests
• Collaborate with clients, suppliers, and internal teams
• Travel to sites as required

Essential Requirements

• Strong IT infrastructure and networking knowledge
• Good troubleshooting and diagnostic skills
• Strong communication and customer service ability
• Proactive and adaptable approach
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable Skills

• Experience with Cisco, Fortinet, HP, Dell, or Oracle
• Knowledge of cabling (Cat5/6, fibre), storage, and break-fix services
• Understanding of SIP and tools like Wireshark
• Certifications such as CCNA or CompTIA Network+

What s on Offer

• Salary up to £40,000 + company van
• Training and development opportunities
• Supportive working environment

Our client is in the banking sector and is looking to grow the team with a T24 Developer. This is a permanent role based in Central London with 4 days a week in the office, 1 at home.

Client Details

Our client is in the banking sector and is looking to grow the team with a T24 Developer. This is a permanent role based in Central London with 4 days a week in the office, 1 at home.

Description

• Develop, customise, and maintain T24 core banking system applications to meet business requirements.
• Collaborate with the technology team to design and implement system enhancements.
• Analyse and resolve technical issues to ensure system stability and performance.
• Support the integration of T24 with other systems and platforms.
• Conduct system testing and provide technical documentation for new developments.
• Assist with user training and provide ongoing technical support for T24 systems.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and internal development guidelines.
• Work closely with stakeholders to understand and address business needs within the financial services industry.

Profile

Must haves:

• In depth knowledge of T24
• Experience with latest releases R24
• Modules AA, TPH, SC & RP

Nice to haves:

• API Integrations
• Java or jBC Development

Job Offer

12.5% non contributory pension

Life insurance after 6 months, up to 5 times salary

28 days holiday, rising to 30 days with length of service (+BHS)

Medical insurance for employee, spouse/partner and any dependent children. Includes international travel insurance for personal use.

Dental insurance

Non contractual Discretionary bonus - on target bonus 25% of base salary

Interest free season ticket loan after probation

Special leave ( i.e. birthday leave, marriage leave, study leave)

Discounted retail vouchers

Discounted gym membership

Discounted health assessment

Optical benefits

Staff rate on foreign exchange

Staff saving account

4 hours wellbeing leave per month (equivalent to 6 days leave per year)

VMware Engineer

525 a day (Inside IR35)

Manchester (2 days onsite)

4 months

We are seeking a Senior VMware Engineer (Contractor) with hands-on experience provisioning and managing Linux and Windows virtual machines in enterprise VMware environments. This is a contract engagement supporting a higher education institution’s virtual infrastructure modernisation and operational support initiatives.The contractor will provide advanced engineering expertise across VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF), VMware ESXi, VMware vSphere, and VMware NSX-T, ensuring stability, scalability, and performance of mission-critical academic and research systems.

Scope of Work

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

Deliverables

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

Required Experience & Skills

• VMware engineering experience.
• Proven track record provisioning Linux (RHEL, Ubuntu, etc.) and Windows Server VMs
• Strong hands-on expertise in VCF, ESXi, vSphere, and NSX-T.
• Experience in higher education, research institutions, or multi-tenant environments preferred.
• Solid understanding of storage, networking, and security integration
• Automation and scripting skills (PowerCLI, PowerShell, Bash, Python)
• Experience with vCenter administration and cluster design
• Strong troubleshooting and performance tuning capabilities.
• VMware certifications (VCP-DCV, VCAP)
• Experience with automation/orchestration (VMware Aria/vRealise, Ansible)
• Hybrid cloud experience (Azure, AWS, VMware Cloud).

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More About The Role
Our manufacturing sites are fast paced, ever-demanding and complex. Therefore it’s vital we have a strong Engineering team who are able to keep up to the demands of the site. It’s ultimately our responsibility to minimise machinery downtime whilst identifying ways to improve performance without impacting on the quality of our produce and Engineer engagement.

We are seeking a skilled Automation Engineer to join our team, your role will involve developing, implementing, and maintaining automation systems and processes at our large, fast paced manufacturing sites.

• Design and develop automation solutions: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create and implement automation systems, ensuring solutions align with manufacturing requirements and industry standards
• System integration and troubleshooting: Integrate automation systems with existing equipment and processes. Resolve technical issues promptly, minimising downtime and optimising production efficiency. Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions
• Business Continuity with respect to Automated Systems: Proactively implement sustainable ways of working, asset improvements and resilience to ensure critical assets are always available for production when required with minimal disruption through failure
• Continuous improvement: Identify opportunities for process optimisation and automation enhancements. Conduct feasibility studies, provide recommendations, and calculate cost-benefit analysis and ROI for automation projects
• Programming and configuration: Develop and maintain PLC programs, HMI interfaces, and other automation software. Ensure proper configuration and functionality
• Safety and compliance: Ensure compliance with safety regulations and industry standards. Conduct risk assessments and implement safety measures and stay updated with relevant regulations
• Automation & Electrical Obsolescence & Future-Proofing: Work with external supplier partners and from own knowledge/experience, develop a repeatable process to identify, track and manage areas of risk through obsolescence.
• Documentation and training: Create and maintain technical documentation, operating procedures, and troubleshooting guides. Train operators and maintenance personnel. Provide technical support

About You
We’re looking for someone who has a strong background in Engineering, used to working at pace and wanting to help a business meet its targets. As well as this you will:

• Have an in-depth knowledge of robotics, motion control, and vision systems
• A proven track record in an engineering and fault finding role gained from a FMCG environment ideally
• A good understanding of HACCP principles and ideally IEE qualification up to 17th edition wiring regulations would be advantageous
• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes and principles
• Proven ability to troubleshoot complex automation systems
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Detail-oriented and committed to delivering high-quality results
• Familiarity with Lean Six Sigma or other continuous improvement methodologies is a plus

In return for your hard work we will offer you:

• Six weeks holiday (including bank holidays)
• 15% discount in our stores available from the day you join us
• Additional 10% discount card for a friend or family member
• Career progression and development opportunities
• Subsidised staff canteen
• Free parking
• Market leading pension and life assurance
• Healthcare/Well-being benefits including Aviva Digital GP
• Morrisons MyPerks with discounts at high street shops, cinemas and gyms, and lots more
• Long Service Awards
• Optional Payroll charity donations
• Enhanced Family/maternity/parental leave

About The Company
You ll find a great big welcome here at Myton Food Group - the part of our business that looks after manufacturing, whilst maintaining strong roots within Morrisons Supermarkets.

At Myton Food Group, we have a legacy to be proud of. We re British farming s biggest single direct customer. We buy from highly valued suppliers. And we re passionate about the quality of our food. Today, we have 19 manufacturing sites across the UK, where we pack and process fresh meats and fish, savoury and sweet pies, fruit and veg, flower bouquets, bread and lots more.

We really do stand out in the world of food manufacturing. But what we re especially proud of is the way we all get stuck in and work as a team, in partnership across our supply chain. Read more about what we do at our Myton Food Group website.

Job Title: SC Cleared Network Engineer - IT Infrastructure Support
Location: Portsmouth
Duration: 6 months
Rate: 660.00 per day
Must be willing and eligible to go through the SC Clearance process

Our client, a reputable organisation, is hiring for a skilled SC Cleared Network Engineer to join their dynamic team. This is an exciting opportunity to provide technical leadership and support across critical IT projects and programmes, working closely with project managers and technical leads to deliver innovative solutions.

What you’ll be doing:

• Lead the delivery of complex technical tasks, ensuring they align with project goals and timelines
• Support the maintenance and enhancement of the Strike Net Experimentation Environment alongside a Server Engineer
• Provide Level 3 support for all Strike Net Rigs, ensuring secure and reliable operations
• Contribute to system design, implementation, integration, testing, and evaluation
• Develop user guides, work instructions, technical documentation, and process documents
• Support hardware/software builds, system installation, and integration
• Deliver technical presentations and support proposal development
• Mentor junior colleagues and contribute to process improvements

What you’ll bring:

• Proven ability to communicate complex technical information clearly and effectively
• Experience working on diverse engineering projects with a motivated, problem-solving approach
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills and a collaborative mindset
• Knowledge of secure-by-design principles and system lifecycle management
• Ability to work independently and deliver tasks within time and budget constraints

Essential skills:

• Technical expertise in network design, implementation, and support
• Experience supporting IT environments in a project setting
• CCNP or JNCIS certifications
• VMware vSphere (including NSX)
• Juniper Routing and Switching

Qualifications:

• Relevant technical certifications and experience supporting complex network environments

This is a fantastic chance to work on impactful projects within a supportive team environment. If you hold the necessary clearance and are ready to contribute your expertise, we’d love to hear from you!

Job Title: SC Cleared Embedded Software Engineer Location: Malvern, UK
Duration; 6 months
Rate: Up to 80 per hour via an approved umbrella company
Must be willing and eligible to go through the SC Clearance process

Are you an experienced Embedded Software Engineer with SC clearance and a passion for innovative technology? Our client, a leading organisation in the defence and aerospace sector, is hiring for a reputable company to support a critical project involving the re-architecture of a legacy electro-optical development board.

What you’ll be doing:

• Baseline and re-architect a legacy electro-optical development board to enhance performance and capabilities.
• Write, implement, and test software at both sub-system and system levels, ensuring seamless integration with application and GUI software, as well as FPGA colleagues.
• Collaborate closely with cross-disciplinary teams to deliver high-quality solutions aligned with project goals.

What you’ll bring:

• Proven experience with Xilinx Petalinux, SDK/XSDK/Vitis, and embedded Linux environments.
• Strong skills in C, C++, and Python programming.
• Familiarity with version control tools such as GIT, and build systems like Makefile.
• Knowledge of FPGA development, particularly with Xilinx SoC/MPSoC/RFSOC, and experience with development boards like ZCU111.
• Experience with FPGA design tools such as Xilinx Vivado, VHDL, Verilog, SystemVerilog, and TCL scripting.
• Desirable skills include Docker, Bamboo, Confluence, and extended database knowledge with PostgreSQL and PostGIS.

What you’ll need:

• A background in embedded software development within a defence or aerospace environment.
• Experience working on complex hardware-software integration projects.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and collaboration.

This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge projects within a supportive and innovative environment. If you hold SC clearance and are ready to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply now to join a team committed to technological excellence and impactful solutions.

This is a key role for a blue-chip where you will be responsible for protecting their network from cyber threats, identifying, and implementing best possible security practices, and maintaining compliance requirements. You will work closely with the Group IT team and Security Operations Centre to identify vulnerabilities, implement security measures, and respond to security incidents, managing Anti-Virus, Vulnerability management, Data Loss Prevention, SIEM and other security tools.

You will have demonstrable experience in Cyber Security, with a good fundamental knowledge of IT, and proven experience in system administration, network administration, or IT service desk. With the ability to learn and develop rapidly, with a passion and enthusiasm for Cyber Security and able to incorporate that into your work. You will have excellent communication, problem solving and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to work independently and proactively and engage effectively with stakeholders of all levels.

Key tasks will include:

• Monitoring networks for cyber threats, suspicious activity, vulnerabilities, and security weaknesses, ensuring issues are identified, logged, and progressed to resolution.
• Support and maintain compliance with security and data protection requirements, including ISO 27001, PCI DSS, and other relevant certifications, standards or contractual obligations.
• Maintain and improve core security technologies, including Anti-Virus, Vulnerability Management, Data Loss Prevention, SIEM, and other protective and detective security controls.
• Supporting the ongoing development and maintenance, and testing of Cyber Incident Response Plans, Playbooks, disaster recovery and business continuity procedures.

The role will be based at our clients office in Hatfield, Herts. Candidates should be within sensible commuting distance of the location as the role will be on-site 5 days per week to start, before moving to a hybrid model of 3 days in Hatfield and 2 days remote once settled.

A starting salary of 45,000 plus benefits is on offer for the right candidate

Join a world-renowned aerospace and defence organisation as a Network Infrastructure Engineer in Cowes on a hybrid basis

Due to a drive for greater success, this advanced manufacturing business is currently searching for Tooling Engineer to add to their talented, hardworking team in Gloucester on an initial 3-6 months contract. Striving for innovation and creativity you can ensure no two days will be the same.

The rate per hour: 81.05 per hour inside IR35 / umbrella

The role:

A Network Engineering role, working within RADAR projects, focussed on Information Technology (IT) infrastructure design and implementation.
Applies a depth and breadth of expertise to IT infrastructure engineering problems, supporting key project design decisions made by the Systems Design Authority.
Designs and implements IT infrastructure solutions.
Provides technical guidance to others relating to IT infrastructure.
Highly skilled working on secret networks.

Knowledge and Skills:

A detailed knowledge of IT networking and design of networks (WAN, LAN etc), including virtualised networks and subnets, switches, and firewalls.
A strong knowledge of TCP/IP, UDP, VLANs and routing protocols
A detailed knowledge of designing IT systems to meet the required functional, security and environmental performance
A knowledge of installation principles and/or standards to meet security requirements

Background

This is an exciting opportunity to work for a global business that has developed a strategy of working closely with its contingent workforce. Within the role, you can expect to:

Work on complex, cutting-edge projects
Achieve a work/life balance
Develop your skills

APPLY NOW

If this sounds like the role for you, we’d love to hear from you! Send your CV to Stella today!

Due to business growth an exciting opportunity for an IT & Digital Support Specialist has arisen to work for a fast-paced manufacturing business, joining a vibrant and friendly team. The role offers variety across 1st & 2nd Line Support and Digital projects.

Job Description:

• Support the business by delivering effective first and second line IT support across all teams
• Collaborate with our IT support partner to ensure escalation of complex issues and effective delivery of third-line support services
• Liaise with Group IT support on Group related services and issues
• Maintain, monitor and improve IT systems, hardware, software, and digital platforms
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of processes, security, and user experience
• Provide advice and training to users on use of core Microsoft and other application packages
• Provide an efficient and user focused IT support service
• Escalate complex incidents to the IT and Digital Manager or external support partners as required
• Support IT elements of employee onboarding and offboarding, ensuring timely provisioning and revocation of access
• Install, configure, deploy and maintain hardware and software including servers, desktops, laptops, tablets, printers, firewalls, routers, switches, telephone systems and mobile devices
• Maintain the company IT asset register, including management of warranties and licences
• Record and manage incidents and service requests
• Perform routine maintenance on IT systems, ensuring reliability and security
• Support the monitoring and management of backups, updates, and patching
• Assist in maintaining cloud platforms (Microsoft 365, Azure AD, SharePoint, Teams etc.)
• Ensure effective cybersecurity controls are followed (MFA, password policies, device compliance)
• Support the management of licensing, renewals and IT contracts
• Assist with the running and development of digital platforms, including Microsoft 365, CRM, ERP, PIM, Digital Asset Management and HR platforms
• Support and assist with digitisation projects such as system customisations, workflow automation, data migrations, and third party integrations
• Assist with building forms, workflows and process enhancements using Microsoft 365 and other tools
• Provide testing and user training for new digital solutions and business processes
• Research and evaluate hardware, software and cloud solutions to ensure the business adopts cost-effective, reliable, and fit-for-purpose technologies

Candidate Requirements:

• Relevant IT-related qualification or degree (e.g. Level 3 IT diploma, CompTIA A+, Network+, Microsoft
• certifications)
• A levels / O levels / GCSE qualifications
• Additional cybersecurity, networking or cloud training - Desirable
• Minimum 3 - 5 years’ experience in a role providing first and second line support - Essential
• Experience administering and supporting Microsoft 365 and Windows environments - Essential
• Proven troubleshooting and diagnostic skills - Essential
• Experience supporting digital or IT improvement projects - Desirable
• Experience with CRM or business systems - Desirable
• Strong understanding of IT fundamentals - Essential
• Ability to diagnose and resolve technical issues - Essential
• Excellent communication and customer service skills - Essential
• Knowledge of Microsoft 365 - Essential
• Awareness of cybersecurity best practices - Desirable
• Basic networking knowledge - Essential
• Experience with Power Automate / Power Apps - Desirable
• Experience with Microsoft dynamics-based CRM systems - Desirable
• Understanding of endpoint security tools and secure IT practices

This role is commutable from: Stone, Stafford, Hixon, Longton, Newcastle under Lyme, Stoke on Trent, Uttoxeter, Leek and surrounding areas

This role would suit candidates with the following experience: IT Support, Systems Support, Systems Administration, 1st & 2nd Line Support

Hours: Monday Friday 9:00 am 5:00 pm, 1 hour Lunch
Salary: £35,000 Per Annum

Brampton Recruitment are an independent Commercial and Accounts & Finance recruitment agency working in partnership with employers spanning Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, Cheshire, and the Greater Manchester region

Alecto Recruitment works closely with a UK leading building management systems provider who has been established for over 20 years. They are specialists within building controls along with having a dedicated master system integrator division to their business.

Due to continued growth, they are looking to hire an experienced Systems architect / Smart Solutions Engineer.

Role Overview

• As a Smart Solutions Engineer, you’ll play a pivotal role in designing and implementing integrated smart building solutions for large-scale commercial projects.
• You’ll collaborate with clients, vendors, and internal teams to ensure seamless integration across various building systems, delivering solutions that are secure, scalable, and aligned with our clients’ objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Integrated Systems Design: Develop and oversee the design of integrated solutions encompassing BMS, lighting, HVAC, and other building systems using protocols such as BACnet, Modbus, DALI, OPC, and MQTT.
• Device Qualification: Conduct rigorous testing of system devices, ensuring compliance with cybersecurity standards and verifying robust network capabilities.
• Asset Naming Conventions: Ensure adherence to asset naming standards, such as Building Device Naming Standards (BDNS) across all projects.
• Building Information Modelling: Implement and manage semantic building data models using standards like
• Software Solutions Collaboration: Work closely with our internal software engineering team to define requirements for integrations, data management and enhanced capabilities.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 5 years experience in Smart Buildings Industry.
• Strong understanding of Building Systems such as BMS, Lighting Controls, Access Control, etc.
• Proficiency with open protocols such as BACnet and Modbus.
• Good understanding of IT/OT networks and network cybersecurity principles.
• Experience with semantic building data modelling standards (BRICK, Haystack, DBO).
• Hands-on experience with controller systems, preferably Tridium Niagara.

Salary / Benefits:

• 55,000 - 60,000
• Car Allowance
• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
• Pension
• Private Healthcare

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