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Installation Engineer (Pumping Stations)
Ernest Gordon Recruitment
Multiple locations
In office
Mid - Senior
£40,000
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

£35,000 - £40,000 + Training + Progression + 33 days holiday + Overtime + Bonus scheme + On Call + Company Vehicle + Company Benefits

Chelmsford, covering a regional patch across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Norfolk and Suffolk

Are you an Installation Engineer from a Pumping Stations / Water Pumps background looking for an exciting, autonomous role covering a regional patch within a leading company who offer stability and the chance to increase your earnings through a bonus, on call and overtime?

This company are a leading provider of engineering solutions within the water industry to a varied client base. The company cover the full project lifecycle from design through to installation and servicing. This role will give you all the tools and support to really progress your career for a company that have consistently grown since and have ambitious growth plans going forward.

In this role you will be working closely with a junior engineer to undertake installation and commissioning of systems within pumping stations. Further to this you will undertake liaison with clients and other key stakeholders as you cover a regional patch, with opportunities to increase your earnings through overtime and call outs.

This varied role would suit an Installation / Commissioning Engineer from a Pumps or similar background within a company which invest in their staff, actively encourage progression and personal development.

The Role:

  • Carry out installation and commissioning of systems for Pumping Stations
  • Train junior engineer, and liaise with key stakeholders and clients
  • Covering a regional patch across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Norfolk and Suffolk
  • Overtime and call outs to increase earnings

The Person:

  • Installation / Commissioning Engineer
  • Pumping Stations / Water Pumps background
  • Looking for a Field based role

Installation, Maintenance, Commissioning, Pumps, Pumping Stations, Water, Mechanical, Electrical, Water, Norwich, Ipswich, Peterborough, East Anglia, Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Luton, Essex

Reference Number: BBBH24208

If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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Mobile Electrical Maintenance Engineer
NG Bailey
Cambridgeshire
In office
Junior - Mid
£40,000 - £46,000
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Cambridge Region

Full Time

Salary £40k - £46k (DEO) + Company Van (Plus Fuel Card) - Plus Travel time Paid + Flexible Benefits + Plus On Call Allowance (1-11)

Summary

Due to growth of local contracts, NG Bailey Facilities Services are recruiting a Mobile Electrical Maintenance Engineer to support our contracts in Cambridge Region providing PPM and reactive maintenance.

Reporting to the Contracts Manager, you will deliver all Electrical statutory and reactive maintenance required across various contracts, some of these will include Schools/Educational Buildings, Commercial Buildings supporting the local engineering teams.

The successful candidate will have a background in Electrical maintenance with relevant and current qualifications. This is a Mobile role, therefore a UK Driving License is required as a company van will be provided.

Some of the key deliverables in this role will include:

  • Deliver Planned Preventative Maintenance relating primarily to Electrical Building Services Plant and System’s in-line with agreed programmes / SLA’s in order to meet Client and Statutory Compliance.
  • Completing Remedial Works identified through PPM work undertaken and Reactive when requested.
  • Carry out planned, reactive and small works. Such as, emergency light testing, lighting upgrades, motor installations and fault diagnosis to building services equipment
  • To maintain premises to an exceptionally high standard
  • To ensure that all applicable site documentation is kept up to date and compliance records are maintained for the electrical systems as this will be regularly audited either by internal or external parties.
  • Assist with supervision of sub-contractor works ensuring compliance and adherence to applicable H&S standards when required.
  • Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to undergo one)

What we’re looking for:

A electrical Technician working to a high standard of building services provision (planned and reactive) within a commercial occupied environment and with the utmost regard for customer service.

You will hold current qualifications to include:

  • NVQ Level 2-3 (Electrical Discipline or City and Guilds equivalent)
  • 18th Edition
  • C&G 2391 / AM2 would be advantageous
  • Capable of undertaking Remedial and Reactive Repairs with minimal supervision.
  • IOSH Working / Managing Safely (Desirable)
  • Safe system of Work Procedure – PTW; RAMS etc (Desirable)
  • L8 Training (Desirable)

Benefits:

We’re always evolving our benefits to ensure we’re attracting and retaining great people. Some of what you can expect includes:

  • Salary £40k - £46k (DEO) + Company Van (Plus Fuel Card) - Plus Travel time Paid + Flexible Benefits + Plus On Call Allowance (1-11)
  • Travel Time paid other than first and last half hour.
  • Sick Pay
  • 25 Days Holiday plus bank holidays
  • Pension with employer contribution
  • Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice)
  • Flexible benefits to suit from Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes.
  • Personal development programme

Next Steps:

As a business, we’re on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation.

We’ll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.

About Us:

We are one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training.

Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward-thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies.

Progression is something we value, and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.

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Weighing Engineer
STC Solutions
Multiple locations
In office
Junior - Mid
£35,000
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Weighing Service Engineer - STC Solutions Ltd is looking to recruit a Weighing Service Engineer to join their team on a full-time, permanent role. The work will be mainly based in East Anglia, and you will ideally live within a 30-mile radius of our modern purpose-built office and workshop near Ipswich, Suffolk.

Fantastic Company Benefits Include:

  • Competitive Salary:£28,000 - £35,000 per annum depending on experience
  • Holiday: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Pension Scheme
  • Additional: Uniform, PPE, tools and ongoing training provided, company vehicle with option for private use, plus free on-site parking

About the role:

As a Weighing Service Engineer, you will be responsible for installing, servicing, and calibrating scales and weighbridges at a variety of customer sites throughout East Anglia. Working both independently and alongside a small team, you will ensure equipment is installed and maintained to a high standard. You will also support the management team with planning jobs, ordering parts, and ensuring service visits are completed efficiently. This role is Monday - Friday and is primarily field-based.

Main Duties and responsibilities:

  • Install, service, and calibrate scales and weighbridges at customer sites
  • Assist with planning jobs and ordering required parts
  • Maintain strong customer relationships through excellent service
  • Diagnose faults and resolve technical issues efficiently
  • Ensure all work is completed safely and in line with company standards
  • Maintain accurate records of work carried out

About you:

As a Weighing Service Engineer, you will have previous experience installing and maintaining weighing equipment, along with a working knowledge of IT systems. You will have strong problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritise work effectively while managing your time independently. You will demonstrate excellent customer service skills and the ability to build positive relationships with clients. A full UK driving licence is essential, along with the ability to climb ladders and lift equipment when required. Applicants must also be willing to undergo a DBS check.

Please note:applicants must be physically fit enough to lift 20kg weights.

About STC Solutions Ltd:

STC Solutions Ltd is an established East Anglian business specialising in the supply, installation, and servicing of scales, weighbridges, CCTV systems, access control solutions, and barriers. Based near Ipswich, the company has built a strong reputation for delivering reliable services and maintaining long-standing relationships with customers across the region. The team pride themselves on their friendly, supportive working environment and commitment to high standards.

If you have all the relevant skills and experience for the Weighing Service Engineer role and would like to be considered, please apply by forwarding an up-to-date CV as soon as possible. We look forward to hearing from you.

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Additional keywords: Weighing Engineer, Scales Engineer, Weighbridge Engineer, Service Engineer, Field Engineer, Installation Engineer, Technical Engineer, Engineering Jobs, East Anglia Engineering.

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Backend Software Engineer C++
client server
Cambridge
Hybrid
Mid
£75,000
RECENTLY POSTED
+2

Backend Software Engineer / Developer (C++) Cambridge / WFH to £75k

Are you a C++ technologist looking for an opportunity to progress your career whilst working on complex and interesting systems with continual learning opportunities?

You could be joining a market leading software house that’s remote access product is used by hundreds of millions of users worldwide.

What’s in it for you:

As a Backend Software Engineer / Developer you’ll earn a competitive salary:

  • Salary to £75k
  • Bonus
  • Pension
  • Private Medical Care
  • Life Assurance
  • Travel Insurance
  • Subsidised gym membership and a range of other perks

Your role:

As a Backend Software Engineer you will join the team responsible for the responsible for creating the client desktop software that forms a key part of the core remote access technology. You’ll have exposure across the full development lifecycle from requirements analysis through to design, development and testing with a focus on backend C++ services that require scalability, large amounts of data and must be security compliant.

Initially you’ll join a large project to engineer the mobile application of this desktop product using Flutter and Dart (you can pick these up on the job), upcoming projects include a piece around cryptography, there’s a strong pipeline of projects to keep it interesting!

Location / WFH:

There’s a friendly and supportive team environment, you’ll be able to work from home most of the time, meeting up with colleagues in the Cambridge office once or twice a month.

About You:

  • You have strong C++ development skills
  • You have cross platform experience, at least two of the following Operating Systems: Linux, Windows, MacOS, Android, iOS
  • You have a good understanding of networking technologies, protocols e.g. TCP/IP, UDP, multicast and / or security principles / regulated environments
  • You have a good understanding of security, the company is ISO 27001 certified
  • You’re collaborative with clear, concise communication skills
  • You have a relevant degree e.g. Computer Science
  • It would be great to have some experience with Flutter / Dart mobile development, but you can upskill on the job

Apply now to find out more about this Backend Software Engineer / Developer (C++ Linux) opportunity.

At Client Server we believe in a diverse workplace that allows people to play to their strengths and continually learn. We’re an equal opportunities employer whose people come from all walks of life and will never discriminate based on race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The clients we work with share our values.

Inspection & Test Engineer
NES Group Ltd
Cambridgeshire
In office
Junior - Mid
£29/hour - £34/hour
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Role:- Test and Inspection Engineer
Based:- St. Neots. Cambridgeshire PE19
Duration:- 12 months+
Rate:- 29.00 - 34.00 p/h PAYE

Our client is a leader within the Automation and Control Systems field with operations in over 100 countries worldwide.

They are seeking an experienced Inspection & Test Engineer to be based at their site in St. Neots, Cambridgeshire.

ROLE:

  • To undertake the inspection of DCS, Network/Server Cabinets assembled on site to engineering drawings and bills of materials.
  • Produce Inspection reports to highlight faults and corrective actions. (Quality Control)
  • Staging and energisation of DCS cabinets for Project Teams
  • Circuit/loop type testing and simulation tests
  • Provide support during Factory Acceptance Tests as required
  • Work as a member of the Inspection & Test team, helping to ensure projects are on time and on budget
  • Maintain test equipment loan and calibration databases.

MAIN TASKS/RESPONSIBILITIES of the Test & Inspection Enginee

  • Participate in the day to running of the Inspection Department
  • Support the Project Engineering team throughout FAT

ESSENTIAL SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Experienced and competent to Inspect electrical equipment related to the engineering drawings (preferably DCS cabinets)
  • Be computer literate, able to maintain spreadsheets.
  • Able to work as part of a team as well as on their own

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • ONC/HNC/Degree in Electrical Engineering

Current UK residency required

With over 90 years’ combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world’s leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.

Embedded Software Engineer
Verso Recruitment
Cambridge
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
£50,000
RECENTLY POSTED

Job Title: Embedded Software Engineer Location: Cambridge Salary: £45,000 to £57,000 basic + benefits Embedded Software Engineer A long‑established leader in real‑time communication technologies is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join its engineering team. This organisation develops advanced wired and wireless communication systems used across a range of industries. Its engineering teams are known for delivering reliable, scalable and high‑performance solutions that support mission‑critical communication. This role is based in a modern engineering office within the Cambridge Research Park. Hybrid role offered 2-3 days WFH on a typical week. About this Embedded Software Engineer role You will work as part of an Agile development team, contributing to the design, development, analysis and testing of their products. The position suits someone who is comfortable taking a project from initial requirements through to final delivery, and who enjoys working across a range of platforms. Key Responsibilities - Embedded Software Engineer Design and develop embedded software using C & C++. Participate in code reviews and contribute to functional specifications. Work within Agile and LEAN methodologies as part of a scrum team. Develop on Linux platforms, from drivers to applications, networking and debugging tools. Maintain and enhance existing features across multiple product lines. Skills and experience - Embedded Software Engineer Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle. Experience with object‑oriented analysis and design. Proficiency in embedded C & C++ development. A collaborative mindset and strong communication skills. High attention to detail and motivation to work in a fast‑paced environment. Nice to have skills: Experience with networking technologies. Experience with multi-threading. Experience using AI in your day-to-day role to either help increase your output/productivity or to aid proficiency in languages you are less familiar with. Javascript, Typescript - They have web interfaces built into some of their products. Good understanding of hardware and/or things like Raspberry Pi. What You Can Expect Opportunities to design, implement and test software and custom hardware A chance to build on existing features and contribute to new product development Collaboration with skilled engineers across multiple time zones A supportive environment that values knowledge‑sharing and continuous improvement TPBN1\_UKTJ

Senior Network Engineer - DV Cleared
Matchtech
Cambridge
In office
Senior
Private salary
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Our client, a prominent entity within the Defence and Security sector, is seeking a Senior Network Engineer - DV Cleared to join their team on a contract basis. This role requires working primarily at RAF Wyton with travel to RAF Waddington, RAF Digby, and Hereford.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Providing design expertise for future network upgrades, including design documents such as SDR, HLDs, LLDs, and test documentation.
  • Building and configuring network hardware to deliver the design.
  • Offering expertise in managing obsolescence of current networks, proposing replacement networking hardware, and identifying risks associated with shutting down and setting up new network instantiations.
  • Troubleshooting network issues to ensure seamless operations.
  • Acting as a network manager for the current network infrastructure.

Job Requirements:

  • Current MOD DV clearance with willingness to go through STRAP.
  • Significant experience in IT networking within the Defence or Security sectors.
  • Expertise in CISCO and Dell network infrastructure.
  • Understanding of CISCO Smart Account Management is desirable.
  • Experience in writing and maintaining design documents, including SDR, HLDs, and LLDs.
  • Strong problem-solving abilities with a focus on network issues.
  • Willingness and ability to travel to various RAF locations as required.

If you are a seasoned network professional looking to bring your expertise to a critical project in the Defence and Security sector, we encourage you to apply now to join our client’s dynamic team.

Junior / Mid Software Engineer | Embedded Wireless Systems | Cambridgeshire (Hybrid / On-site)
SoCode Limited
Cambridge
Hybrid
Junior - Mid
£40,000 - £55,000
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Junior / Mid Software Engineer | Embedded Wireless Systems | Cambridgeshire (Hybrid / On-site)Cambridgeshire (Hybrid / On-site) Paying up to £55,000 Are you ready to grow your embedded software career in wireless communications? Join a small, highly skilled engineering team working on advanced wireless systems and communication protocols used in real-world networks. This is a hands-on role where your work directly contributes to products from development to deployment. Why You’ll Love This Role: Learn and build: Work in C/C++ on protocol stacks and embedded systems Grow your skills: Gain experience with wireless technologies like 5G, LTE, or other cellular standards Hands-on impact: Contribute to real-world wireless systems and help solve challenging technical problems Collaborative environment: Work closely with experienced engineers in a supportive, flexible teamWhat We’re Looking For: 2–4 years’ experience in software development (C/C++) Exposure to embedded or systems-level programming Some knowledge of cellular or wireless communication protocols Comfortable working with existing codebases and software platforms Strong problem-solving, collaboration, and communication skills Right to work in the UK Ready to Take the Next Step? This is a rare opportunity to develop your career in wireless systems alongside an experienced engineering team. Your contributions will be hands-on, meaningful, and visible across real-world projects. Apply today with your CV or send a message for a confidential discussion

Cyber Security Engineer
Leidos
Huntingdon
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
£47,600 - £61,000
RECENTLY POSTED
+7

Description

Cyber Security Engineer

Security Clearance Required - DV (‘Developed Vetting’)

Location: Huntingdon, UK (On-site 4/5 days a week)

UNLEASH YOUR POTENTIAL

At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.

Are your ready for your next challenge?

We are in search for multiple Cyber Security Engineers with varying technical backgrounds - Required to work at our customer site in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire with occasional travel to other UK sites.  In this role, you will working within a team of engineers to ensure that the customer sites maintain a strong cyber security posture.

Cyber Security Engineers are responsible for providing cybersecurity engineering services for classified and unclassified networks of computer systems.  The Cyber Security Engineers will provide operational and engineering support.

This position perform the following tasks:

  • Develop creative solutions to complex technical issues and problems
  • Work with the engineering teams to ensure systems remain at the required security posture against baseline requirements
  • Work with the Security Monitoring engineering team to ensure logs are forward to the SIEM capability
  • Work with the customer and appropriate agencies to develop new policies, design processes, and procedures, and develop technical designs
  • Assess system vulnerabilities, implement risk mitigation strategies, validate secure systems, and test security products and systems to detect security weakness
  • Maintain and support security enforcing functions

Core Skills

  • Experience working in MOD or Home Office project environments

  • Strong knowledge of network and system security, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, micro-segmentation, and host security.

    • Hands on experience with the following security products Trellix, Ivanti, ClearSwift, Yubikey
  • Understanding of secure coding practices and common vulnerabilities (OWASP Top 10, SANS Top 25).

  • Expertise in identity and access management (IAM), including RBAC, ABAC, JWT and Cookie based authentication.

  • Incident detection and response in MOD environments.

  • Security compliance and regulatory frameworks (e.g., NIST, CIS Benchmarks).

  • Experience working with Kubernetes at an administrative level

Soft Skills

  • Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.
  • Effective communication with development, operations, and security teams.
  • Ability to advocate for security best practices in a DevOps culture.

Desirable Skills

Containerization Security

  • Expertise in Kubernetes security (e.g., RBAC, network policies, pod security standards, secrets management).
  • Knowledge of container runtime security (e.g., container escapes, rootless containers, sandboxing).
  • Image security best practices, including scanning, signing, and provenance verification.
  • Secure deployment patterns using Tanzu & Kubernetes.
  • Runtime security monitoring.

DevSecOps & CI/CD Security

  • Secure CI/CD pipeline design with security testing using like Git and SonarQube.
  • Implementation of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) security (e.g., Terraform, Ansible).
  • Secrets management in CI/CD pipelines using Vault or Kubernetes Secrets.
  • Security automation and policy enforcement using tools like GitHub Actions, GitLab CI and Jenkins.

Cloud & Infrastructure Security

  • Strong knowledge of cloud security principles in a containerised environment.
  • Kubernetes security posture management (KSPM) using tools like Trivy.
  • Secure ingress/egress controls, service mesh security (e.g., Istio).
  • Encryption strategies for data at rest, in transit, and in use.
  • Network security best practices for Tanzu container networking (e.g., NSX, Rancher)
  • Compliance monitoring and security auditing for cloud-native environments.

Automation & Scripting

  • Scripting skills in Python, PowerShell for security automation.
  • API security knowledge (e.g., OAuth, JWT, API gateways, rate limiting).
  • Experience with Security as Code for automated policy enforcement.

Are you ready to make an impact? Begin your journey of a flourishing and meaningful career, share your CV with us today!

What we do for you:
At Leidos we are PASSIONATE about customer success, UNITED as a team and INSPIRED to make a difference. We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance.

  • We provide an employment package that attracts, develops and retains only the best in talent. Our reward scheme includes:
  • Contributory Pension Scheme
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • 33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays)
  • Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy and sell holidays and a cycle to work scheme)
  • Flexi-TIme

Commitment to Diversity:

We welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture.  We foster a sense of belonging, welcoming all perspectives and contributions, and providing equal access to opportunities and resources for everyone.  If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know, and we will respond in a way that best fits your needs.

Who We Are:

Leidos UK & EUROPE – we work to make the world safer, healthier, and more efficient through technology, engineering and science.

Leidos is a growing company delivering innovative technology and solutions focused on safeguarding critical capabilities and transformation in frontline services, our work in the United Kingdom includes addressing some of the most complex problems in defence, healthcare, government, safety and security, and transportation.

What Makes Us Different:

Purpose: you can use your passion and abilities at Leidos to keep the people you care about safe. We are at the forefront of machine learning, AI, cyber security and solutions. Using your skills in the technology frontline by helping to build a safer world.  You can inspire change.

Collaboration: having flexibility to do your job is one of our core benefits, enabling you to become part of our extraordinary team.  We have been empowering our people to work flexibly for years.  Whether you work from home, the office or on customer sites, we will give you the digital tools and the flexibility to work smarter and align your needs and ours.

People: Leidos empowers people from every background to be themselves and gives you the tools to learn new skills by enabling growth whilst developing. We believe that extraordinary people need opportunities to grow, to be inspired and to inspire others. At Leidos, we invest in technical academies, career rotations and a career development plans that enhance your future.

If you’re looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We’re not hiring followers. We’re recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We’re already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.

If you’re looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We’re not hiring followers. We’re recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We’re already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting:

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

£47,600.00-£61,000.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That’s why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Securing Your Data

Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com.

If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

IT Security Engineer
Leidos
Huntingdon
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
£47,600 - £61,000
RECENTLY POSTED
+7

Description

Cyber Security Engineer

Security Clearance Required - DV (‘Developed Vetting’)

Location: Huntingdon, UK (On-site 4/5 days a week)

UNLEASH YOUR POTENTIAL

At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.

Are your ready for your next challenge?

We are in search for multiple Cyber Security Engineers with varying technical backgrounds - Required to work at our customer site in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire with occasional travel to other UK sites.  In this role, you will working within a team of engineers to ensure that the customer sites maintain a strong cyber security posture.

Cyber Security Engineers are responsible for providing cybersecurity engineering services for classified and unclassified networks of computer systems.  The Cyber Security Engineers will provide operational and engineering support.

This position perform the following tasks:

  • Develop creative solutions to complex technical issues and problems
  • Work with the engineering teams to ensure systems remain at the required security posture against baseline requirements
  • Work with the Security Monitoring engineering team to ensure logs are forward to the SIEM capability
  • Work with the customer and appropriate agencies to develop new policies, design processes, and procedures, and develop technical designs
  • Assess system vulnerabilities, implement risk mitigation strategies, validate secure systems, and test security products and systems to detect security weakness
  • Maintain and support security enforcing functions

Core Skills

  • Experience working in MOD or Home Office project environments

  • Strong knowledge of network and system security, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, micro-segmentation, and host security.

    • Hands on experience with the following security products Trellix, Ivanti, ClearSwift, Yubikey
  • Understanding of secure coding practices and common vulnerabilities (OWASP Top 10, SANS Top 25).

  • Expertise in identity and access management (IAM), including RBAC, ABAC, JWT and Cookie based authentication.

  • Incident detection and response in MOD environments.

  • Security compliance and regulatory frameworks (e.g., NIST, CIS Benchmarks).

  • Experience working with Kubernetes at an administrative level

Soft Skills

  • Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.
  • Effective communication with development, operations, and security teams.
  • Ability to advocate for security best practices in a DevOps culture.

Desirable Skills

Containerization Security

  • Expertise in Kubernetes security (e.g., RBAC, network policies, pod security standards, secrets management).
  • Knowledge of container runtime security (e.g., container escapes, rootless containers, sandboxing).
  • Image security best practices, including scanning, signing, and provenance verification.
  • Secure deployment patterns using Tanzu & Kubernetes.
  • Runtime security monitoring.

DevSecOps & CI/CD Security

  • Secure CI/CD pipeline design with security testing using like Git and SonarQube.
  • Implementation of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) security (e.g., Terraform, Ansible).
  • Secrets management in CI/CD pipelines using Vault or Kubernetes Secrets.
  • Security automation and policy enforcement using tools like GitHub Actions, GitLab CI and Jenkins.

Cloud & Infrastructure Security

  • Strong knowledge of cloud security principles in a containerised environment.
  • Kubernetes security posture management (KSPM) using tools like Trivy.
  • Secure ingress/egress controls, service mesh security (e.g., Istio).
  • Encryption strategies for data at rest, in transit, and in use.
  • Network security best practices for Tanzu container networking (e.g., NSX, Rancher)
  • Compliance monitoring and security auditing for cloud-native environments.

Automation & Scripting

  • Scripting skills in Python, PowerShell for security automation.
  • API security knowledge (e.g., OAuth, JWT, API gateways, rate limiting).
  • Experience with Security as Code for automated policy enforcement.

Are you ready to make an impact? Begin your journey of a flourishing and meaningful career, share your CV with us today!

What we do for you:
At Leidos we are PASSIONATE about customer success, UNITED as a team and INSPIRED to make a difference. We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance.

  • We provide an employment package that attracts, develops and retains only the best in talent. Our reward scheme includes:
  • Contributory Pension Scheme
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • 33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays)
  • Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy and sell holidays and a cycle to work scheme)
  • Flexi-TIme

Commitment to Diversity:

We welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture.  We foster a sense of belonging, welcoming all perspectives and contributions, and providing equal access to opportunities and resources for everyone.  If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know, and we will respond in a way that best fits your needs.

Who We Are:

Leidos UK & EUROPE – we work to make the world safer, healthier, and more efficient through technology, engineering and science.

Leidos is a growing company delivering innovative technology and solutions focused on safeguarding critical capabilities and transformation in frontline services, our work in the United Kingdom includes addressing some of the most complex problems in defence, healthcare, government, safety and security, and transportation.

What Makes Us Different:

Purpose: you can use your passion and abilities at Leidos to keep the people you care about safe. We are at the forefront of machine learning, AI, cyber security and solutions. Using your skills in the technology frontline by helping to build a safer world.  You can inspire change.

Collaboration: having flexibility to do your job is one of our core benefits, enabling you to become part of our extraordinary team.  We have been empowering our people to work flexibly for years.  Whether you work from home, the office or on customer sites, we will give you the digital tools and the flexibility to work smarter and align your needs and ours.

People: Leidos empowers people from every background to be themselves and gives you the tools to learn new skills by enabling growth whilst developing. We believe that extraordinary people need opportunities to grow, to be inspired and to inspire others. At Leidos, we invest in technical academies, career rotations and a career development plans that enhance your future.

If you’re looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We’re not hiring followers. We’re recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We’re already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.

If you’re looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We’re not hiring followers. We’re recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We’re already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting:

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

£47,600.00-£61,000.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That’s why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Securing Your Data

Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com.

If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

Contract RF/Electronics eng - RF Lab & IC Design Support
WA Consultants
Cambridgeshire
In office
Mid - Senior
£450/day - £550/day
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Contract Electronics Engineer - RF Lab & IC Design Support

Electronics & RF Engineer to support an advanced RF IC design team on a long term contract basis, inside IR35.

The role focuses primarily on RF laboratory operation and RF measurement activities, while also supporting RF IC design, verification, and silicon evaluation tasks.

Key Responsibilities

  • Maintain and organise RF laboratory equipment and facilities
  • Support RF measurements and lab-based testing activities
  • Build and maintain RF measurement test setups
  • Perform RF PCB design, debugging, and rework (down to SMD 0402)
  • Support mixed-signal pre-silicon simulations, silicon evaluation, and product engineering activities

Essential Skills & Experience

  • Relevant industry experience in RF or analogue semiconductor environments (eg, cellular RF or satellite)
  • Strong experience with RF test equipment, measurement techniques, and uncertainty management
  • Strong practical lab skills with a solid understanding of electronic circuits and systems

Useful Skills

  • PCB design and debugging (OrCAD, PADS)
  • Experience with Cadence Analog Design Environment for pre-silicon verification
  • Data analysis using MATLAB, Excel, or Python
  • Measurement automation (LabVIEW)
  • Experience with semiconductor product engineering

(Note - this role is based on site in an RF lab, so remote work is not possible)

WA Consultants is an Employment Business and an Employment Agency as described within The Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.

Data Cable Engineer
Hays Talent Solutions
Multiple locations
In office
Junior - Mid
£19
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Join a leading independent technology and services provider as a Data Cable Engineer!

Job Overview: This role involves delivering hands-on technical support within data centres and corporate environments, focusing on the installation, termination, testing, and maintenance of structured cabling systems. The technician is expected to have industry experience and be fully competent with fibre optic and copper cabling solutions, including the use of Fluke testing equipment for diagnostics and certification.

Rate £19.34/Hr through UMB
£14.90/Hr through basic PAYE
£16.92/Hr through Premium PAYE

Location: Reading
Contract: 6 months contract
Timings: Monday - Friday working hours 07:00 - 19:00

Job Description

  • Must be very familiar with working in a Data Centre and Corporate environment.
  • Minimum 3 years hands-on experience, within the structured cabling industry.
  • Good understanding of various Structured Cabling Solutions
  • Capable of installing, Terminating & Testing Fibre Optic cables
  • Experienced in the use of Fluke test equipment and fault diagnosis.
  • Must have Health & Safety Training (CSCS or ECS or local/country specific H&S qualification) which is affiliated to the Construction Industry Training Board.
  • At least 3 industry or manufacturer’s installation accreditations ie Commscope, Corning, Panduit or other leading brand.
  • Have completed an Industry recognised Structured cabling and Fibre Optic Training Course, ie CNET CNIT, BICSI Engineer, BICSI Technician, City & Guilds or equivalent accreditation (B-TEC).
  • IPAF and/or PASMA Training preferred (or local/country specific powered access equipment qualification)
  • Experience in installation of cable pathways (Basket trays/trunking/fibre runner)
  • Ability to understand and follow patching schedule/cut sheet.
  • Experience in installing power and data connection cables within server & networking racks.
  • Experience in rack and stack of active network hardware, Switches, Routers & Servers
  • Ability to follow instructions and provide on-site support to remote network and systems administrators.
  • Apply basic IP Addressing under instructions/directions.
  • Experience of installing and configuring UPS systems desirable.
  • Excellent communication skills and professional attitude with experience of speaking to all levels of stakeholder.
  • Must be willing and able to travel within the UK and (fly) overseas to carry out project work as part of a team.
  • Night/shift work/weekend work may be required on a project-by-project basis.
  • Flexible hours

Additional InformationInterview Process: Once the profile gets shortlisted, then interview will be conducted

How to Apply: If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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Senior PCB Design Engineer
Platform Recruitment Limited
Saffron Walden
Hybrid
Senior
£55,000
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Senior PCB Design Engineer | Hybrid | Saffron Walden | £40-55k A consultancy working on the edge of physics is looking for a PCB expert to own the PCB design & manufacture function of the engineering team. You will collaborate with elite designers on leading-edge RF, digital, and analogue technologies across the commercial, industrial, and defence sectors. This is more than a design role. You will help lead their hardware capability and drive excellence in PCB technology. Responsibilities + Generate high-quality, manufacturable designs from engineering schematics + Negotiate stack-ups, costs, and timescales with external contractors, and maintain strategic relationships with PCB manufacturing and CAD suppliers + Conduct internal and external design reviews and ensure all deliverables meet rigorous quality standards Technical Requirements + Proficiency in schematic capture and layout, supported by a portfolio of successful projects ideally in RF or mmW designs + Deep understanding of SMT, DFA, DFM, and IPC standards + Confident communicator capable of engaging with external suppliers and internal stakeholders to help negotiate best outcomes. Whats in it for you? +£40-55k dependant on experience + Hybrid working, with 3 days a week in the office + A stimulating environment and a real interest in your development to encourage you to achieve your full potential Are you keen to apply your advanced electronics knowledge and become an integral part of a growing company? Apply

Maintenance Engineer - Operations Group - Estates and Facilities
MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology
Cambridge
In office
Junior - Mid
£35,000
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Maintenance EngineerStarting Salary £33,419 - £37,582 per annum (plus opportunities for paid overtime)Open-ended and full-timeMRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology, Cambridge Biomedical Campus, UK
The MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology, Cambridge (LMB) is an internationally recognised scientific research institution.
We are looking to recruit a full-time Maintenance Engineer to join the Estates and Facilities team on a permanent contract. We are keen to recruit a Maintenance Engineer with either an electrical focus or one with a mechanical focus depending on experience and expertise. As such you will be responsible for providing electrical or mechanical planned and preventive maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance (RM) on all plant systems and services. You will also be responsible for operating the computer-controlled Building Management Systems (BMS) to monitor and identify fault diagnostics, taking the appropriate action to resolve these. You will oversee the operation of the steam boilers and systems; steam is used extensively throughout our sites and training will be given as required.
The LMB buildings, on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus and Babraham Research Campus, are required to be maintained and kept fully operational 24/7, to meet the scientific requirements. You will be required to be available on-call out-of-hours approximately 6-8 weeks per year (on a rota basis). You must hold a UK driving licence and live within 45 minutes of the main LMB building. Opportunities to work paid overtime are also available.
You will have completed a recognised electrical or mechanical apprenticeship or hold the equivalent qualifications. You will have experience of working in a complex building with responsibility for electrical or mechanical systems and using a BMS. You will possess a good working knowledge of engineering services and building maintenance and an understanding of HVAC systems. You will be a competent IT user and a team player who can also work independently with limited supervision. A salary at the higher end of the advertised scale will be offered to candidates with substantial experience.
The LMB has a collaborative working culture and state-of-the-art building based on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus. We have on-site parking, cycle enclosures and excellent public transport links to the site. We have a staff restaurant with roof terrace and access to a Campus nursery and sports and social facilities. You will be eligible to join our defined benefit pension scheme, a holiday entitlement of 40.5 days (including bank holidays and privilege days) and a generous employee discount scheme. We are also committed to providing training and development opportunities including support towards role-related qualifications.
The LMB is a world-class research institute within UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). UKRI is nine research councils, working together across all disciplines and sectors.
Closing date: 25 March 2026
Final appointments will be subject to a pre-employment screening.
We actively support equality, diversity and inclusion in all our activities, processes and culture. We encourage applications from all sections of society. The LMB particularly welcomes women, minority ethnic and disabled candidates to apply for this vacancy as they are currently under-represented. We are a disability inclusive employer and encourage disabled people to apply for this role. You are very welcome to contact us for information about the application process and any adjustments you may require.

Senior Microsoft 365 Support Technician
Anne Corder Recruitment
Cambridgeshire
Hybrid
Senior
£30,000 - £34,500
RECENTLY POSTED

Role: 2nd Line IT Support Engineer (M365)
Location: Cambridgeshire Hybrid (2/3days from home)
Salary: up to £34,000 + bonus

We are recruiting on behalf of a leading client for a Senior Technician to join their team. This is a hands-on technical position supporting Microsoft 365, Windows 11, and other Microsoft cloud systems for customers across the UK and beyond.

This role offers a challenging environment for ambitious technicians, with excellent opportunities to develop your technical skills and progress your career within IT.

Key Responsibilities but not limited to:

  • Provide end-user support for Microsoft 365-based systems as part of the helpdesk team.
  • Analyse technical problems and provide effective diagnosis and solutions.
  • Support Microsoft Windows 11 environments.
  • Communicate clearly and effectively with users via telephone and email.
  • Deliver support for a range of Microsoft cloud services including Exchange, Teams, SharePoint, and Intune.

Requirements:

  • Minimum of 2 years experience in first, second or third-line support within an MSP or other high-paced helpdesk environment.
  • Strong troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Exchange, Teams, SharePoint and Intune.
  • Clean driving licence.

Additional Information:

  • Most team members work approximately 2 3 days from home per week.
  • Occasional early shifts (6 30) or late shifts (12 00) may be required.
  • Participation in an on-call rota for evenings and weekends is required (additional pay applies).

Benefits:

  • Profit share and annual performance bonuses (typically % of base salary annually).
  • 20 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, with the option to purchase up to 20 additional days through a Flexible Leave scheme.
  • Flexible hybrid working, typically up to three days per week working from home.
  • 12 paid training days per year on a certified Microsoft syllabus.
    Free unlimited electric vehicle charging
  • Access to the Octopus EV company car scheme for discounted electric vehicle leasing.

Please apply now for more information.
Anne Corder Recruitment Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Anne Corder Recruitment Ltd, your personal data may be added to our database as part of the application process. Our privacy policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data. Your details will be reviewed by one of our Recruitment Partners and we will contact you again within 5 working days if your application is to be progressed further.
Please note that we are not able to provide support with visa sponsorships and all applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
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Microsoft 365 Administrator
Hays Specialist Recruitment
Cambridgeshire
Remote or hybrid
Mid - Senior
£45,000 - £50,000
RECENTLY POSTED

Your new company

This organisation is a global deep-tech innovation, product development, and technology consulting company. They specialise in creating new-to-the-world technologies, products, and services for clients across multiple industries.

Your new role

Your role as the Microsoft 365 Administrator will be to manage and optimise the Microsoft 365 environment, including Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint Online, Office applications, OneDrive and Viva Engage. You will ensure these platforms are secure, resilient and aligned to the evolving needs of the business.

You will stay up to date on developments across the Microsoft 365 platform, proactively identifying opportunities to enhance user experience, strengthen security and streamline processes. You will ensure improvements are Embedded effectively across the business by effectively communicating these to your team and colleagues.

Responsibilities

  • Be responsible and provide support for our Exchange Online environment, including mailboxes, groups, resources, email encryption, signatures, mail flow and support of email clients including Outlook, Outlook on the Web and mobile access.
  • Be responsible and provide support for SharePoint, oversee site life cycle, storage allocation, and sharing controls.
  • Be responsible and provide support for Teams, Outlook and other Office Applications.
  • Provide support for compliance audits and reporting.
  • Work with the IT security team to ensure all systems remain up to date and secure, actively supporting conditional access policies, identity and access management controls, and broader security frameworks, while assisting in the administration and optimisation of email security technologies.
  • Keep up to date with the Microsoft 365 roadmap, identify upcoming changes and new features, communicate and implement appropriate changes across the business.
  • Create and maintain technical documentation.

What you’ll need to succeed

  • Hands-on experience of managing and supporting Microsoft 365 services.
  • Proven ability to administrate Microsoft 365 using PowerShell and Graph.
  • Technical knowledge of Microsoft 365, email security, Active Directory and Entra ID.
  • Proven ability to troubleshoot complex issues and investigate solutions.
  • Willingness to support all areas of the IT services user base as required.
  • Excellent communication, documentation and interpersonal skills and the ability to work well within a small team.

It would also be useful if you had knowledge of the following, however, we would still encourage you to apply without:

  • Teams Telephony
  • Copilot
  • Power BI
  • Purview
  • Avepoint Cloud Governance

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.

Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C’s, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.

IT Support Engineer
Infinity Recruitment Consultancy Limited
Cambridgeshire
In office
Junior - Mid
£30,000 - £35,000
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Our client, a well-established and growing family-run business based in Peterborough, is seeking a skilled and versatile IT Support Engineer to join their dedicated team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to take on a hands-on role within a supportive and progressive environment. This role is offered on a full time permanent basis, working Monday to Friday 8.45am - 5.15pm.

Key Responsibilities

As an IT Support Engineer, your daily responsibilities will include:

  • Installation and maintenance of computer hardware, software, and peripherals
  • Troubleshooting and resolving networking issues
  • Managing system updates, data backups, and restores
  • Ensuring all computer hardware is operating efficiently
  • Verifying correct software licensing across all systems
  • Maintaining functionality and updates of company websites
  • Supporting and contributing to IT-related projects

Skills & Experience Required for IT Support Engineer

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • Proven experience in a similar IT or Network Engineering role
  • Strong troubleshooting skills and technical knowledge
  • Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities

Benefits Package

In return, you will receive a competitive salary of up to 35,000 and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • 31 days holiday (including public holidays)
  • Pension
  • Free on-site parking
  • Employee rewards schemes
  • Cash benefits linked to life cover
  • Ongoing commitment to Learning and Development
  • Attendance bonus
  • Complimentary tea and coffee

How to Apply

Please submit your CV to be considered. Interviews will be scheduled as applications are reviewed.

Infinity Recruitment Consultancy Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent, contract and temporary recruitment. By applying, your details will be registered with us, and your data may be added to our database in accordance with our Privacy Policy, which can be found on our website.

Technician 2
Hays Talent Solutions
Multiple locations
In office
Mid
£15 - £19
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Join a leading independent technology company as a Technician 2!

Job OverviewWe are looking for an experienced Structured Cabling Engineer with at least 3 years’ hands-on data centre and corporate environment experience. The role includes installing, terminating, and testing fibre and copper cabling, using Fluke equipment, setting up cable pathways, and supporting rack-and-stack of network hardware.Candidates must hold relevant H&S certification (CSCS/ECS or equivalent), at least three manufacturer accreditations, and a recognised structured cabling/fibre training qualification (CNET, BICSI, City & Guilds, etc.). IPAF/PASMA is preferred.Strong communication skills, flexibility for night/weekend work, and willingness to travel in the UK and internationally are essential.

Tittle: Technician 2(Cabling Engineer)
Location: Peterborough
Rate: PAYE - £14.90/hr (Basic) or UMB - £19.34/hr (Under IR35)
Start/End Date: 23-Mar-2026 to 30- Sep-2026
Work Schedule: Mon - Fri 07:00 AM to 07:00PM

Job Requirements

  • Strong familiarity with Data Centre and Corporate environments
  • Minimum 3 years’ hands-on experience in the structured cabling industry
  • Good understanding of various structured cabling solutions
  • Skilled in installing, terminating, and testing fibre optic cables
  • Proficient with Fluke test equipment and fault diagnosis
  • Must hold Health & Safety training (CSCS, ECS, or equivalent) affiliated with CITB
  • Minimum 3 industry/manufacturer accreditations (eg, Commscope, Corning, Panduit)
  • Completed recognised structured cabling/fibre optic training (CNET CNIT, BICSI, City & Guilds, B-TEC or equivalent)
  • IPAF and/or PASMA certification preferred
  • Experience installing cable pathways (basket trays, trunking, fibre runner)
  • Ability to read and follow patching schedules/cut sheets
  • Experience installing power and data cabling in server and network racks
  • Experience with rack and stack of network hardware (Switches, Routers, Servers)
  • Able to follow technical instructions and support remote network/systems administrators
  • Can apply basic IP Addressing under supervision
  • Experience with installing and configuring UPS systems (desirable)
  • Excellent communication skills and professional stakeholder interaction
  • Willing and able to travel across the UK and internationally for project work
  • Willing to work nights, shifts, and weekends as required
  • Flexible working hours

How to Apply: If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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Rust Software Engineer- Python/Rust- Embedded
Anonymous
Cambridge
Remote or hybrid
Mid - Senior
£40,000 - £75,000
RECENTLY POSTED

We are looking for a skilled Rust/Python Software Engineer with exposure to embedded systems development to join an engineering team. In this role, you will design and build reliable, high-performance software that runs close to hardware-as well as applications level development using rust & python You will work on systems where performance, safety, and efficiency are critical, using Rust to deliver robust solutions for embedded platforms. Key responsibilities Develop and maintain software written in Rust/Python for front end/ embedded and systems-level applications. Work with cross-functional teams including hardware, firmware, and systems engineers. Design efficient, safe, and maintainable code for resource-constrained environments. Integrate software with hardware peripherals and low-level interfaces. Contribute to architecture decisions and code reviews. Debug and optimise performance on embedded targets. Support testing, validation, and deployment of firmware/software components. Required Skills and Experience Professional experience with Rust and Python programming. Knowledge or experience working with embedded systems or firmware development. Understanding of low-level programming concepts (memory management, concurrency, hardware interfaces). Knowledge of microcontrollers, RTOS, or bare-metal environments. Knowledge of debugging tools and performance optimisation techniques. Desirable Skills Experience with embedded Linux or cross-compilation toolchains. Familiarity with hardware communication protocols (SPI, I C, UART, CAN, etc.). Exposure to safety-critical or real-time systems. Experience contributing to open-source Rust projects. What We Offer Opportunity to work on challenging low-level and hardware-integrated systems. Collaborative engineering environment with a focus on quality and performance. Competitive salary Flexible working arrangements where possible.

Rust Software Engineer- Python/Rust- Embedded
Anonymous
Cambridge
Remote or hybrid
Mid - Senior
£40,000 - £75,000
RECENTLY POSTED

We are looking for a skilled Rust/Python Software Engineer with exposure to embedded systems development to join an engineering team. In this role, you will design and build reliable, high-performance software that runs close to hardware-as well as applications level development using rust & python You will work on systems where performance, safety, and efficiency are critical, using Rust to deliver robust solutions for embedded platforms.

Key responsibilities

Develop and maintain software written in Rust/Python for front end/ embedded and systems-level applications.

Work with cross-functional teams including hardware, firmware, and systems engineers.

Design efficient, safe, and maintainable code for resource-constrained environments.

Integrate software with hardware peripherals and low-level interfaces.

Contribute to architecture decisions and code reviews.

Debug and optimise performance on embedded targets.

Support testing, validation, and deployment of firmware/software components.

Required Skills and Experience

Professional experience with Rust and Python programming.

Knowledge or experience working with embedded systems or firmware development.

Understanding of low-level programming concepts (memory management, concurrency, hardware interfaces).

Knowledge of microcontrollers, RTOS, or bare-metal environments.

Knowledge of debugging tools and performance optimisation techniques.

Desirable Skills

Experience with embedded Linux or cross-compilation toolchains.

Familiarity with hardware communication protocols (SPI, I²C, UART, CAN, etc.).

Exposure to safety-critical or real-time systems.

Experience contributing to open-source Rust projects.

What We Offer

Opportunity to work on challenging low-level and hardware-integrated systems.

Collaborative engineering environment with a focus on quality and performance.

Competitive salary

Flexible working arrangements where possible

Junior Applications Engineer
PureKat Consultancy
Haverhill
In office
Junior
£14/hour - £14/hour
RECENTLY POSTED

Do you have an interest in materials testing, coatings, or analytical laboratory equipment?

Job Title: Junior Applications Engineer

Location: Haverhill, Suffolk

Hours: Monday - Thursday (8.30am - 5pm) Friday (8:30am - 2:00pm)

Salary: £14 - £14.50

Contract Type: Full time, Temp to Perm for right person

Our client based in Haverhill, Suffolk is seeking a Junior Applications Engineer

As Junior Applications Engineer your duties will include:

* Operating and maintaining laboratory and analytical equipment

* Preparing chemical solutions and assisting with laboratory testing procedures

* Testing, evaluating and processing coatings for a wide range of engineering applications

* Preparing documentation and recording results

An ideal candidate for the Junior Applications Engineer will have:

* A background in Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Design or a related field

* Knowledge of analytical laboratory equipment (advantageous but not essential)

* Practical skills such as basic tooling or paint spraying (desirable)

Ideally you will have experience within a similar position. Interviews will take place in Haverhill, Suffolk following a registration process by PureKat Consultancy Ltd. If we have not responded to your application within 3-5 days, unfortunately you have not been successful on this occasion, but please feel free to contact us for other opportunities. PureKat Consultancy is acting as an Employment Business for this permanent vacancy

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Frequently asked questions
Cambridge offers a range of Systems Engineer roles including positions in software integration, network administration, cloud infrastructure, and hardware systems management, across various industries such as technology, biotech, and finance.
Typically, employers look for candidates with a degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, along with experience in systems administration, knowledge of operating systems, scripting, and relevant certifications like Cisco CCNA or Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer.
To enhance your application, gain hands-on experience with relevant technologies, obtain industry-recognized certifications, tailor your CV to highlight systems engineering skills, and network with local IT professionals and companies.
Yes, many employers in Cambridge offer remote or hybrid working options for Systems Engineer roles. Job postings usually specify the work arrangement, so be sure to check each listing for details.
New Systems Engineer vacancies in Cambridge are posted regularly on Haystack, often multiple times per week, ensuring you have access to the latest opportunities as soon as they become available.