Java Software Engineer with DDS and RTOS required for long term contract assignement based in Bristol

Overview of department:
Our team, at our Bristol facility, develop solutions for the next generation of Air Defence Systems; developing evolving products whilst maintaining our enviable reputation for safety, performance and dependability.
Responsibilities:
This is a very hands-on role and requires the continued design and development of new and evolving software tools and architectures, and the instantiations for future products. Perfect for a Software Engineer who is proactive and takes the initiative.
Skillset/experience required:
A strong background in software engineering, its realisation and system wide impact.
Experience of working in Java
Collaborative, open approach to development and have the ability to work well in a team and maintain momentum during development.
Experience of working across the entire software development process from engaging with requirement authorities to automated target integration and proving, supported with effective documentation
Experience of new tools, techniques and approaches that might enable us to evolve our processes to improve our efficiency and sustainability
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

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Role: Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer
Shift: 4on4 off
Pay: £53,000 per annum + Bonus
Location: Shepton Mallet

Have you recently completed your apprenticeship or are you a time-served Maintenance Engineer with electrical fault finding skills looking to work on a busy, high-tech manufacturing site?
We’re working with a well-established manufacturer that combines traditional craft with cutting-edge technology to produce hundreds of millions of units every year. Due to continued growth and investment across their production facility, they’re looking to strengthen their maintenance team with an additional engineer.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a collaborative, forward-thinking engineering department in a varied and hands-on role.

This is what you’ll be doing:
The Maintenance Engineer will be responsible for the ongoing maintenance and fault finding across a wide range of process and packing equipment on site. Your focus will be keeping machinery running safely and efficiently, supporting reactive repairs as well as ongoing improvements and upgrades.

Key Responsibilities:

Diagnose and repair faults on production and process equipmentCarry out both electrical and mechanical maintenance tasksWork with PLCs (I/O), inverters, heating elements, servo motors, sensors, etc.Mechanical work on conveyors, gearboxes, pumps, shafts, tensioners, bearingsSupport maintenance of high-speed packing lines, fillers, pasteurisers, and inspection systemsComplete and improve PPM routines, contributing to OEE targetsRecord and report maintenance activity clearly and accuratelySupport with site projects and continuous improvement activities

The experience you’ll bring to the team:

• Time-served or fully qualified engineer (City & Guilds / HNC / HND or similar)
• Able to carry out electrical fault finding
• Confident fault finding on PLC-controlled equipment is beneficial but not essential
• Comfortable working with motors, pumps, conveyors, and gearbox systems
• Previous experience in FMCG or food/drinks production preferred
• Additional skills such as welding, turning or milling would be a bonus

And this is what you’ll get in return:

• £53,000 annual salary
• 4 on 4 off shift pattern
• Company pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount on products
• Free on-site parking
• A collaborative team environment with strong investment in equipment and technology

Are you up to the challenge?
If you’re a reliable, hands-on engineer with a background in fast-paced manufacturing, we’d love to hear from you.

Please apply with an up-to-date CV or get in touch with engineering recruiter Liam Reid to find out more.

Know someone who might be interested? Ask about our referral scheme.

Please note, due to the high number of applications we receive, we may not be able to respond to everyone directly. If you haven’t heard back within 7 days, unfortunately, your application hasn’t been successful on this occasion.

The Role:

As a Senior Systems Engineer at Synoptix you will support the scope and direction of the engineering projects you are working on. In this role, you will engage with external stakeholders at a high level within customer organisations whilst feeding back to the business within engineering management meetings etc. You will have opportunities to enhance your skills and capabilities in line with personal and business objectives.

Day to day tasking can include:

• Delivering technical expertise on a variety of customer projects from air to sub-surface
• Supporting Systems Engineering activity across the design lifecycle
• Working with multidisciplinary teams
• Development of proposals and statements of work
• Engaging with customer representatives to identify opportunities and seeing them through to delivery
• Guiding junior engineers in project delivery, where needed

Key Skills Required:

We are interested in any of the following skills, but they are not essential for you to apply:

• Concepting
• Requirements Capture, Management and Analysis
• Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
• Systems Integration
• Verification and Validation
• Development of SE documentation such as SEMP, ICD, ITEAP
• Knowledge of supporting toolsets (e.g. DOORs, JAMA, JIRA, Enterprise Architect, Cameo Systems Modeller, Rhapsody, MATLAB, Simulink)

Benefits:

• Annual Company Bonus – Based on company performance
• 25 Days holiday not including bank holidays with the option to buy/sell up to 5 days
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements
• Continuous professional development including incentives
• Access to online Udemy training facility to support grade specific learning pathways
• Electric car scheme
• Bike to work scheme
• Private health care (BUPA)
• Job well done scheme
• Employer assistance scheme

About Us:

Synoptix was formed in 2011 to provide engineering solutions across various technical industries. We have evolved from a company established and focussed on Systems Thinking principles into an Engineering company providing solutions and services across three key capabilities: Systems, Cyber & InfoSec and Technology. What makes us stand out is how we engage in the crossover areas between these disciplines, combining our strengths to provide a truly bespoke, market leading approach. Our engineering competence is bolstered by expertise in commercial, legal, financial and resource, thereby ensuring that we uphold excellence in our product and service offerings.

Please note that due to the nature of our projects we can only accept Sole UK National candidates who will need to be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance.

By applying to this position, you are confirming that you consent to the retention of your personal data. Your data is held securely on our own premises and under the terms of the Data Protection Act (2018). It will be treated as confidential, and will not be transferred to any third party, or to any other jurisdiction without your consent. We will not hold any data for any longer than is necessary for us to fulfil our obligations and will remove any data at your written request.

A global organisation are looking forfor aMulti-Skilled Engineerto join their site Weston-Super-Mare. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining, repairing, and improving production equipment to ensure high levels of reliability and efficiency across the site.

Youll be part of a close-knit engineering team that supports continuous improvement, drives equipment reliability, and contributes to a safe and productive working environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform planned, preventative, and reactive maintenance on a range of manufacturing machinery and systems.

• Diagnose and repair bothmechanical and electrical faultsin a timely manner to minimise downtime.

• Support process improvements and reliability projects across the site.

• Work collaboratively with production and technical teams to achieve performance targets.

• Maintain accurate maintenance records through the sites CMMS system.

• Uphold stricthealth, safety, and environmental standardsat all times.

About You

• Time-served apprenticeship or equivalent qualification in engineering (minimumNVQ Level 3 / HNC / ONC).

• Proven experience as a multi-skilled engineer in amanufacturing or FMCGenvironment.

• Strong fault-finding skills across both mechanical and electrical disciplines.

• Experience withPLC-controlled machinery, drives, and automated systems(advantageous).

• Self-motivated, proactive, and comfortable working independently or as part of a team.

• A positive attitude towards continuous improvement and safe working practices.

Whats on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• Three-week rotating shift pattern offering excellent work/life balance. (Earlies, days and nights Monday - Friday)

• Ongoing training and career development opportunities.

• A stable, long-term position with a well-established manufacturing company

Essex / Covering North London and surrounding

£18ph to £21ph (OTE £65,000) + 4x4 Van + Door-to-Door + OT available

Neos Engineering are working with a large OEM who are looking for Plant Engineers to join the team! This is a fantastic opportunity for a plant engineer who wants to increase their knowledge and skillset working closely with a main manufacturer. The business specialises in ADT (Articulated Dump Trucks).

The ideal candidate for the role is someone from the Heavy Plant sector and have previously worked on brands such as JCB, CAT, Sennebogen & Komatsu. You will have a minimum of NVQ 2 in Plant/Agricultural machinery.

The day to day role of a Heavy Plant Engineer within this organisation is to service, maintain & repair Articulated Dump Trucks (ADT) being mobile, a van will be included.

The company is a well known & well respected brand within the industry, this is a brilliant opportunity for a candidate to have unmatched training on complexed machinery!

The Role:

• Service, Maintenance & Repair of Plant machinery
• Working on Excavators, Loaders, Dumpers and Material Handling equipment.
• Covering Essex and surrounding areas
• Mechanical & Electrical repairs – diesel engines, hydraulic systems, diagnostics.

The Candidate:

• Experience working on Construction Plant, Quarrying or Rail Machinery
• Eager to receive training, overtime & progression
• NVQ Level 2/3 on Construction or Agricultural Plant Maintenance
• Full Driving License.

The Benefits

• Pension Scheme
• Unmatched Training
• Massive Overtime Potential

Thanks so much for taking the time to apply. We do our best to get back to everyone, but due to the number of applications we receive, it’s not always possible. If you haven’t heard from us within 7 days, it likely means you haven’t been successful this time—but don’t be discouraged! Keep an eye on our website for new opportunities that might be a great fit.

We kindly ask that candidates requiring sponsorship do not apply, as the client is unfortunately unable to offer sponsorship at this time. Any applications requiring sponsorship will be automatically rejected.

Multiskilled Shift Engineer (Mechanical Bias) Location: Weston-super-Mare, Somerset
Salary: £50,000 £55,000 per annum
Shift Pattern: 4-shift rotation (full-time equivalent hours)
Sector: FMCG / Manufacturing / Packaging
Type: Permanent
The Opportunity We are recruiting on behalf of a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging for a Multiskilled Shift Engineer (Mechanical Bias) to join their high-performing engineering team at their Weston-super-Mare manufacturing site.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced FMCG Engineer to join a forward-thinking organisation that places strong emphasis on safety, quality, sustainability, reliability engineering and continuous improvement.
The successful candidate will play a key role in increasing machine uptime, improving asset reliability, and supporting site operations through proactive and reactive engineering support.
Key Responsibilities

• Provide a proactive engineering service to the Site Operations Team
• Lead and support breakdown response and fault resolution
• Increase machine uptime and reliability during shift
• Support and develop preventative and predictive maintenance strategies
• Assist with planned maintenance (PPM) schedules
• Work collaboratively across Engineering, Conversion, Corrugator and Despatch departments
• Order and manage engineering spares and parts
• Liaise with OEMs and external engineering suppliers when required
• Use and support SAP PM systems for maintenance planning and reporting
• Deliver mechanical and electrical engineering support to machine operatives
• Actively contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
• Maintain high standards in health & safety, quality and compliance

Skills, Knowledge & Experience Required Essential:

• Minimum 5 years experience in an FMCG / manufacturing / industrial environment
• Mechanical bias with strong multiskilled capability
• Strong breakdown, fault-finding and diagnostic skills
• Experience with hydraulic, pneumatic and steam systems
• Fault finding on AC & DC drives (Siemens, ABB, SSD, etc.)
• Knowledge of PLC systems including Siemens S5, S7 and Allen Bradley
• Experience using CMMS systems (SAP PM preferred)
• Ability to work on a 4-shift rotation
• Strong communication skills
• Team player with cross-department collaboration experience
• Self-motivated, driven and reliable

Whats on Offer

• Competitive salary of £50,000 £55,000
• Permanent, stable role within a global manufacturing organisation
• Modern production environment
• Strong safety culture
• Career development opportunities
• Supportive engineering team
• Long-term progression and skills development
• Secure, high-demand sector

Reference: BY189206

Location: Bristol

Salary: £28,000 - £33,000.

Are you a ground investigation consultant looking for your next role? Looking to work amongst a large team of multidisciplinary engineers & consultants? This team are seeking a Geoenvironmental Engineer to join their expanding team on a variety of projects around the South West. You’ll be provided with excellent opportunities for skill development, varied work and industry leading training - the perfect next step in your career.

The Geoenvironmental Engineer selected will be offered:

• A competitive salary (£28,000 - £33,000).
• Continued professional development opportunities.
• Excellent training provided.
• Company vehicle.
• Enhanced company pension and benefits schemes.
• Expanding team with room for networking opportunities and development.

The successful Geoenvironmental Engineer will be:

• Carrying out ground investigations.
• Borehole logging and soil sampling.
• Carrying out desktop studies.
• Supervising drilling rigs.
• Writing factual and interpretive reports.
• Soil and water sampling.
• Groundwater and gas monitoring.

The Geoenvironmental Engineer selected must have:

• A degree in Engineering Geology, Geotechnical Engineering, Geoscience or Geology.
• Experience within ground investigation consultancy, with site work proficiency.
• Have a full and clean UK Driving Licence.
• Have a full right to work in the UK.
• Be commutable to Bristol.

If you are interested in this or other roles Geotechnical Engineering/Remediation roles please do not hesitate to contact Beth Young on or call 01792 957381. We have many more vacancies available on our website. This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.

I’m on the lookout for a talented Maintenance Engineer who thrives on problem-solving and loves the challenge of keeping production lines running smoothly. This is a hands-on, first-fix role with the opportunity to grow into a Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer.

This isn’t just another job - it’s a chance to join a business that has invested heavily in its site and across the business, ensuring you have the tools, technology, and environment to do your best work. And because I value performance, bonuses are on offer, linked to company performance, which has been excellent over the past five years.

What you’ll be doing:

• Carrying out first-fix reactive maintenance on a variety of production and packaging machinery
• Diagnosing mechanical and electrical faults quickly and efficiently
• Minimising downtime and ensuring smooth daily operations
• Supporting continuous improvement projects and proactive maintenance strategies
• Collaborating closely with engineering and production teams

Shift pattern:

• 4 on / 4 off (2days/2nights)

Salary:

• up to £53,000

What you’ll need:

• Experience working as a Maintenance Engineer
• Relevant Engineering qualifications
• Knowledge of Health & Safety regulations
• Ideally experience in food manufacturing or FMCG environments (not essential)
• Multi-skilled (mechanical/electrical) preferred
• PLC experience would be a bonus

Why join us?
This is a business that invests in its people as much as its site, offering genuine opportunities to develop your career through hands-on training, mentoring, and progression.

With excellent company performance over the past five years, you’ll benefit from bonuses tied to our success, as well as being part of a collaborative, supportive team where your contribution truly matters.

Excellent Pension contribution and annual bonuses!

Interested? Submit your CV or give me a call on 01733391515.

Bristol & Surrounding Areas
Up to £40,000 per annum (DOE) + Overtime + Company Van + Benefits
Full-Time | Permanent

Whats On Offer

• Salary up to £40,000(depending on experience)
• Overtime available
• Company van & fuel card
• Mobile phone & tools provided
• 20+ days holiday + bank holidays
• Ongoing training & career progression
• Stable, long-term employment with a growing company

Join a Growing Fire & Security Specialist in Bristol

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Fire & Security Engineer with extinguisher servicing experience to join our expanding team covering Bristol and the South West. This is an excellent opportunity to join a reputable, forward-thinking company offering strong earning potential, job security, and career progression.

If you’re looking for a role with variety, autonomy, and the chance to work with industry-leading systems we want to hear from you.

The Role

As a Fire & Security Engineer, your responsibilities will include:

• Installation, servicing & maintenance of:

  • Fire alarm systems (conventional & addressable)
  • Intruder alarms
  • CCTV systems
  • Access control systems

• Inspection, servicing, and maintenance of portable fire extinguishers

• Fault finding and system diagnostics

• Completing electronic job reports and compliance documentation

• Delivering excellent customer service across commercial and industrial sites

Work will be primarily across Bristol, Bath, Gloucester, Swindon and surrounding areas.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience as a Fire & Security Engineer
• Extinguisher servicing experience (BAFE qualification desirable)
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of BS5839 and relevant fire safety standards
• Full UK driving licence
• Ability to work independently and manage your own workload

Additional certifications (FIA units, IPAF, ECS/CSCS) are advantageous but not essential.

Why Apply?

• Competitive salary for the Bristol area
• Secure, permanent position
• Diverse workload across fire & security systems
• Opportunity to develop further qualifications
• Work for a respected and expanding company

WELCOME TO LINAKER For 30 years Linaker has specialised in the creation and maintenance of tailor-made business environments. Having shaped workspaces for a wide range of businesses across the country, Linakers heritage lies in our ability to design and regulate unique spaces that truly work. Linaker was founded upon three core values: trust, reliability and care. We are not just a service provider, rather an essential part of our clients architecture and, ultimately, an extension of your business, a part of one team. The last couple of years has seen Linaker grow exponentially and 2026 is no exception. Our client base continues to grow month on month and as a result we are now looking for a number of Mobile Technicians (Fabric Biased) across the UK ABOUT THE ROLE We are seeking a skilled and motivated Commercial Gas Engineer to join our growing maintenance team. The role will involve delivering both planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive works across a varied portfolio of commercial sites. The successful candidate will be technically competent, commercially aware, and committed to delivering high levels of service, safety, and compliance. This is a mobile role requiring flexibility and strong communication skills to support both internal teams and client stakeholders. WHAT YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR Planned Preventative Maintenance Complete PPM tasks in line with contract schedules and SFG20 standards. Ensure all maintenance activities are delivered proactively and efficiently. Maintain site logbooks and ensure accurate documentation of works completed. Reactive Maintenance & Repairs Diagnosing of faults effectively and carry out timely repairs to commercial gas appliances and associated plant. Minimise downtime through efficient troubleshooting and resolution. Escalate issues to the helpdesk and Contract Manager where appropriate. Quotations & Commercial Awareness Produce detailed and accurate quotations, including: Correct parts identification Accurate labour estimates Clear methodology statements Ensure works are delivered profitably while maintaining quality and client satisfaction. Compliance & Health & Safety Work in strict accordance with company H&S policies and statutory compliance requirements. Ensure all gas works comply with current legislation and industry standards. Maintain a safe working environment and take responsibility for site safety. Communication & Client Liaison Communicate effectively with clients, helpdesk, and management teams. Provide professional, courteous customer service at all times. Build and maintain strong working relationships internally and externally. Asset & Equipment Care Ensure tools, equipment, calibration devices and company assets are maintained and stored correctly. Report any defects or damage promptly. Skills and Experience Essential Gas Qualifications City & Guilds COCN1 Core Commercial Gas Safety CCN1 Core Domestic Natural Gas Safety CDGA1 Non-Domestic Natural Gas & LPG Direct Fired Heating Appliances CODNCO1 Changeover Domestic to Non-Domestic Core CIGA1 Non-Domestic Indirect Gas-Fired Heating Appliances CPA1 Combustion Performance Analysis CENWAT Domestic Central Heating/Hot Water Boilers ICPN1 Non-Domestic Pipework & Fittings TPCP1 / TPCP1A Testing & Purging Desirable Qualifications CKR1 Domestic Gas Cooking Appliances CCCN1 Non-Domestic Catering Appliances HTR1 Domestic Gas Fires & Wall Heaters CORT1 Radiant Plaque & Tube Heaters Legionella Awareness & Practical Training Asbestos Awareness PASMA IPAF 3a & 3b Experience 25 years experience in commercial gas maintenance. Experience within a mobile FM environment desirable. Strong diagnostic and fault-finding capability. THE PACKAGE Starting salary DOE with annual pay reviews. 25 Days holiday plus bank holidays. Uniform and Tools provided. Auto enrolment on the company Pension scheme, Death in Service available after qualifying period. INTERESTED If you like the sound of the above and want to be part of a fast-growing business, we would love to hear from you.

Our client, a key player in the Defence & Security sector, is seeking a dedicated Principal Systems Engineer - Future Products to join their team on a permanent basis. This role is integral to the newly formed Future Products department, part of Missile Design UK: Emerging Portfolio & Capability function. You will play a crucial role in supporting the organisation’s Vision 2040, taking on a variety of responsibilities to drive innovative solutions in a dynamic working environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Engaging in early phase design cycle activities, including core Systems Engineering, business development, customer and user engagements, and technology applicability.
• Involvement in road-mapping, requirement elicitation, bidding for new work, and understanding and fostering capabilities across multi-disciplinary teams.
• Utilising System Design tools such as DOORS for requirements and Rhapsody for Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and Design Maturity Assessments.
• Supporting multiple products across future systems and new business areas, enhancing early phase activities.

Job Requirements:

• Proficiency in DOORS, Rhapsody, and systems design analysis tools such as Pugh Matrix / QFD.
• Strong Systems Engineering knowledge with a willingness to test new techniques and methodologies to develop concepts and complete systems trade studies.
• Beneficial experience in weapons systems, missile design, and systems trade studies.
• Comprehensive understanding of weapon systems, platforms, and missile sub-systems.
• Confidence in managing the uncertainties of early concept development and new technologies.
• Ability to negotiate and influence a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Experience in planning and task management.

Benefits:

• Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and varies annually).
• Pension: Maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%.
• Paid overtime opportunities.
• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days.
• Flexible working arrangements welcomed.
• Enhanced parental leave for maternity, adoption, shared parental leave, paternity leave, neonatal leave, and fertility treatments.
• Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals and free car parking.

If you are looking to take the next step in your career as a Principal Systems Engineer and are passionate about contributing to cutting-edge projects within the Defence & Security sector, we encourage you to apply now to join our client’s innovative team.

Highways Technology Engineer
Roadside Systems
Bristol area
Permanent
£40,000 salary before extras

• Full generous benefits package
  +Van

Role Overview Highways Technology Engineer
The Highways Technology Engineer position involves delivering installation, maintenance, and commissioning work on roadside technology used across the strategic road network.

The role supports a wider engineering and project delivery team, ensuring that all systems are installed, tested, and maintained to required standards while meeting safety, environmental, and quality expectations.

You will work closely with field teams and specialist contractors, supporting the coordination and delivery of tasks across multiple sites.

Key Responsibilities Highways Technology Engineer

• Promote and maintain a safe working environment for all personnel on site.
• Install, commission, and maintain a range of roadside electronic and electrical equipment.
• Carry out testing on hardware, software, and integrated systems.
• Complete all required documentation in line with safety and quality procedures.
• Assist with planning and delivering project tasks as directed by the Assistant Project Manager.
• Supervise on-site teams and subcontractors to ensure productivity, compliance, and quality standards are met.
• Work flexibly across the network, including occasional nights and weekends as required.

Person Requirements Highways Technology Engineer

• Experience in installation or maintenance of electrical or electronic equipment (essential).
• Basic IT literacy (e.g., Word, Excel).
• ONC/HNC or equivalent qualification in Electrical/Electronic Engineering.
• Understanding or previous involvement with roadside technology standards (e.g., HERS) is beneficial.
• Comfortable working at the roadside and at height.
• Able to travel across the region as required.
• Willing to work variable shifts, including ad hoc nights and weekends.
• Able to pass a basic DBS check.

If you are interested in this Highways Technology Engineer vacancy, have any questions or wish to apply then please send us a copy of your CV.

Dom @ Utilise Recruitment .co .uk

Systems Engineer Defence - Land Systems

Infinity Systems Engineering Ltd. is aBristol basedSystems and Safety Engineering Consultancy focused on the successful delivery of engineering projects in multiple sectors.

Were a growing company at the forefront of cutting-edge defence engineering. Were hiring experienced Systems Engineers to deliver complex, safety-critical solutions across Land Systems, Naval Defence, Advanced weapon systems, and Aerospace platforms.

Were looking for an experienced Systems Engineer with a strong background in Land Systems to support solution development across a high-profile Land Mobility Programme.

This role would suit someone comfortable across the full systems lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Systems engineering activities across requirements, integration and test
• Develop and manage system requirements (derivation, decomposition, traceability)
• Support system integration, verification & validation activities
• Engage with multidisciplinary teams and key stakeholders

Essential Experience

• Proven background in land-based defence systems
• Strong experience in requirements management, integration & testing
• Full lifecycle systems engineering expertise

Working Pattern

• Hybrid
• Occasional travel to Bristol as required

Why Join Us?

• Be part of projects that directly contribute to national security
• Work with a high-calibre team of engineers across land, sea, air, and joint domains
• Remote working available however for some roles, (site/weekly visits as required) in South West and South of UK.
• Opportunities for career progression and specialist training

JOB LOCATION: Bristol SECURITY: SC is Must DURATION: 12+ Months (Possibility for Extensions) TYPE: Contract WORK PATTERN: Mon –Fri – Full time onsite/ Open to 4 days compressed PAY RATE: £65 /hr (Umbrella Inside IR35) Overview of Department: Our team, at our Bristol facility, develop solutions for the next generation of Air Defence Systems; developing evolving products whilst maintaining our enviable reputation for safety, performance and dependability. Responsibilities: This is a very hands-on role and requires the continued design and development of new and evolving software tools and architectures, and the instantiations for future products. Perfect for a Software Engineer who is proactive and takes the initiative. Skillset / Experience Required: • A strong background in software engineering, its realisation and system wide impact. • Experience of working in Java • Collaborative, open approach to development and have the ability to work well in a team and maintain momentum during development. • Experience of working across the entire software development process from engaging with requirement authorities to automated target integration and proving, supported with effective documentation • Experience of new tools, techniques and approaches that might enable us to evolve our processes to improve our efficiency and sustainability • 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

+ 2 year project + Mainly remote working + £530 to £575 per day + SC Cleared Key Skills: + Python3 Automation + Ansible, Puppet, Chef Infrastructure Automation Engineer Location: UK | Clearance: SC Required We're looking for an experienced Infrastructure Automation Engineer to support the design, development and delivery of automation solutions for the NSoIT(D) platform. You'll focus on building robust, scalable automation using Python3, Ansible and Bash, working across complex infrastructure and hardware environments. Key Responsibilities Design, build and maintain zero-touch infrastructure automation. Reverse engineer legacy/manual builds into fully automated deployments. Develop production-grade code using Python3, Ansible, Bash. Use Git / Bitbucket for version control and peer reviews. Produce technical documentation and design artefacts. Support system testing and resolve service issues. Work within an Agile delivery environment. Essential Skills & Experience Minimum 12 months hands-on experience (last 3 years) in: Python3 automation development Configuration management (Ansible, Puppet or Chef) Bash scripting Automated deployment of server, network and storage platforms Large-scale infrastructure environments Troubleshooting hardware/software faults Agile delivery Advanced Python experience (e.g. DSC, workflows, bare-metal deployment). One current certification: CCNP / VMware VCP / RHCE / RHCA / OCA (or equivalent). Strong communication and problem-solving skills. Active SC Clearance

Telecoms Fibre Engineer / FTTP Engineer We are hiring for an award-winning company offering exceptional telecoms fibre job opportunities. Start date of Telecoms Fibre Engineer / FTTP Engineer - Immediately Pay of Telecoms Fibre Engineer / FTTP Engineer - Telecoms fibre engineer will be working from a rate card, If you work hard and put in the effort there is no cap on their earnings. Job Description of Telecoms Fibre Engineer / FTTP Engineer : - Completing Fibre Installations - Overhead / Underground jobs - Completing Fibre Surveying / Repairing Orders - You will be given full and continuous training in this role, and support throughout your working day. - Site Inspection Evaluations Including, Traffic Management to be conducted - Respond professionally and effectively to all customer requests and enquiries Key Requirements of Telecoms Fibre Engineer / FTTP Engineer : - Full UK driver's license with no more than 6 points on. - Experience in Overhead / Underground fibre installations - Hold full SA001 , SA002 , NRSWA (Is preffered) Training provided for Telecoms Fibre Engineer / FTTP Engineer : - If you are successful in your application, you first day of engagement will be at one of our national training centres to complete your training. - Full attendance every day, Monday to Friday, is mandatory, missing days is not an option, as it will affect your ability to complete the course and progress within the role into your buddy period. Telecom Fibre Engineer / FTTP Engineer physical requirements: - The ability to lift objects regularly -The ability to safely climb ladders - The ability to bend and stretch with comfort - The ability to wear personal protective gear correctly most of the day

We are looking for a Senior RAMSS Engineerin our Rail Infrastructure business where you ll be responsible for conducting the required engineering safety assurance and RAM activities for a portfolio of new and existing UK mainline and metro railway projects.

Within this role, you will be planning safety and RAM activities, conducting hazard identification exercises, hazard analysis and hazard record management, gathering safety assurance evidence, RAM analysis, producing application safety case arguments and liaising with key stakeholders.

You ll make a difference by

• Developing effective strategies to ensure our products, systems and applications are safe and reliable
• The daily Engineering Safety Management of the portfolio of UK mainline and metro rail projects
• Carrying out RAM requirements capture, analysis, modelling, prediction and demonstration of designs
• Putting together safety arguments and safety cases to gain railway authority approval
• Monitoring the system design and implementation and produce Engineering Safety and RAM analysis material that provides sufficient evidence to all concerned such that the developments and changes to Schemes, Configurations, Systems and Products undertaken by Siemens Mobility meet their System Safety and RAM requirements throughout the whole lifetime of that development or change
• To support the Head of Safety Assurance in developing the department functional road map, delivery of safety / CSM training to the wider business and other tasks as appropriate to this role

Your success will be grounded by

• Degree or equivalent in Electrical/Electronic/Computer Science or related discipline
• Understanding and application experience of RAM management and RAM engineering processes such as RAM planning, RAM analysis, RAM requirements capture, FRACAS and production of RAM Demonstration reports
• Previous experience in the UK rail industry with respect to the Engineering Safety / RAM management of turnkey mainline or mass transit railway projects
• Understanding and application experience of verification and validation techniques including an appreciation of signalling principles testing and Engineering Safety management and Engineering Safety processes such as safety planning, hazard analysis, safety requirements capture and safety case development
• Experience or knowledge of producing the following: Hazard Identification, System Hazard Record Management, System Hazard Analysis Reports, Application Safety Cases (structured to CENELEC50129)
• Knowledge and experience with CENELEC 50126/50128/50129 and IEC 61508 standards

Our client, a prominent organisation within the Defence and Security sector, is seeking a highly skilled IAC - Orchestration Software Engineer with SC clearance to join their team on a contract basis. This role involves supporting the design, development, and validation of infrastructure automation components that underpin complex military and security systems. You will work at the forefront of automation technology, creating solutions that integrate hardware features and external APIs, ensuring reliable, repeatable deployments within critical environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop automation modules using Python3, Ansible, Jenkins, Bash, and PowerShell, focusing on hardware components and external services.
• Reverse engineer legacy applications and manual build instructions to craft dynamic, zero-touch automation packages.
• Create high-quality, production-ready code aligned with industry standards and internal policies.
• Utilise version control tools such as GIT and BitBucket for code management and peer reviews.
• Produce detailed design artefacts and support testing activities across the system environment.
• Coordinate with service management to resolve technical issues efficiently.
• Maintain documentation within Atlassian tools like JIRA and Confluence to ensure seamless tracking of tasks and knowledge sharing.
• Collaborate within an agile team environment to deliver reliable infrastructure automation solutions.

Job Requirements:

• Significant experience in developing complex Python3 automation classes for production systems.
• Hands-on experience with configuration management tools such as Ansible, Puppet, or Chef.
• Proficiency in scripting languages like Bash and PowerShell for OS automation.
• Experience deploying server, network, and storage technologies across multiple vendors.
• Ability to troubleshoot hardware or software component failures effectively.
• Knowledge of building or supporting large infrastructure environments.
• Demonstrable experience with advanced Python3 coding features including workflows and desired state configuration.
• At least one relevant professional certification within the last five years, such as CCNP, VMware VCP, RHCE, or OCA.

Desirable Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience working within the Defence or wider public sector, especially with Defence Digital or delivering secure accredited solutions.
• Knowledge of the Atlassian suite-JIRA, Confluence, Bamboo-for task management and documentation.
• Relevant university-level education in Computer Science or a related field.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and an analytical mindset to solve complex technical problems.
• Holds a valid Security Clearance (SC).

If you have the technical expertise and security clearance to thrive in this specialised environment, we want to hear from you. Apply now to join our client’s forward-thinking team in Defence & Security.

Orchestration Software Engineer

• 2 year contract working our of Corsham

• Mainly remore working

• 530 to 575 per day

• SC Cleared

Key Skills:

• Python

• Linux RHCA or RHCE

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

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

What You’ll Be Doing

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

• Writing production-grade automation using:

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

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

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

• Creating high-quality technical documentation and design artefacts.

• Supporting system testing and resolving live service issues.

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

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

Essential Skills & Experience

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

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

Plus:

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

• At least one current professional certification, such as:

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

• Excellent communication skills - because automation still involves humans.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.

• Active SC Clearance (mandatory).

• Solid MS Office skills.

Desirable Extras (Nice-to-Haves)

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

• 2 year project

• Mainly remote working

• 530 to 575 per day

• SC Cleared

Key Skills:

• Python3 Automation

• Ansible, Puppet, Chef

Infrastructure Automation Engineer

Location: UK Clearance: SC Required

We’re looking for an experienced Infrastructure Automation Engineer to support the design, development and delivery of automation solutions for the NSoIT(D) platform. You’ll focus on building robust, scalable automation using Python3, Ansible and Bash, working across complex infrastructure and hardware environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build and maintain zero-touch infrastructure automation.
• Reverse engineer legacy/manual builds into fully automated deployments.
• Develop production-grade code using Python3, Ansible, Bash.
• Use Git / Bitbucket for version control and peer reviews.
• Produce technical documentation and design artefacts.
• Support system testing and resolve service issues.
• Work within an Agile delivery environment.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Minimum 12 months hands-on experience (last 3 years) in:

  • Python3 automation development
  • Configuration management (Ansible, Puppet or Chef)
  • Bash scripting
  • Automated deployment of server, network and storage platforms
  • Large-scale infrastructure environments
  • Troubleshooting hardware/software faults
  • Agile delivery

• Advanced Python experience (e.g. DSC, workflows, bare-metal deployment).

• One current certification: CCNP / VMware VCP / RHCE / RHCA / OCA (or equivalent).

• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

• Active SC Clearance

Our client, a key player in the defence and security sector, is seeking an Infrastructure Automation Engineer with SC clearance to support critical infrastructure projects. This contract role involves working within the defence industry to develop, automate, and optimise systems that form the backbone of national security operations. You will be integral to designing and deploying automation components that enhance system reliability and efficiency, using cutting-edge technologies and tools.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the design, development, and validation of infrastructure automation components for the NSoIT(D) Platform.
• Create production-quality automation scripts and classes using Python3, Ansible, and Bash, focusing on hardware features, services, and configurations.
• Reverse engineer legacy applications and build parameters for reliable zero-touch automation deployment.
• Adhere to industry standards and internal policies, utilising version control tools like GIT and BitBucket.
• Produce and review design artefacts at all development levels.
• Collaborate with wider testing teams and resolve system issues in support of smooth deployment.
• Troubleshoot hardware and software failures within large infrastructure environments.
• Participate in Agile development teams to deliver iterative improvements and solutions.

Job Requirements:

• At least 12 months’ recent hands-on experience in creating complex Python3 automation classes for production systems.
• Experience with configuration management tools such as Ansible, Puppet, or Chef.
• Proficiency in scripting languages, particularly Bash.
• Demonstrable experience deploying server, network, and storage technologies across multiple vendors.
• Understanding of building and supporting large infrastructure environments.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for hardware and software component issues.
• Experience working within Agile development teams.
• Advanced Python3 skills, including workflows, Desired State Configuration, and Bare Metal Deployment.
• Hold a valid Security Clearance (SC).

Desirable Skills and Qualifications:

• Knowledge of the Atlassian toolset (JIRA, Confluence, Bamboo) for project documentation.
• Experience working within the defence sector, particularly with Defence Digital or delivering secure solutions within the UK Public Sector.
• A university degree in Computer Science or a related discipline at Bachelors or Masters level.
• Relevant professional certifications such as CCNP, VMware VCP, RHCA/RHCE, or OCA.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Critical thinking and analytical abilities to propose innovative solutions.

If you have significant experience in infrastructure automation within defence or security environments, and hold SC clearance, this is an excellent opportunity to contribute to vital national projects. Apply now to be part of this critical mission.