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Plant Improvement Engineer
Johnson Matthey Plc
Royston
In office
Mid - Senior
Private salary
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Job title: Plant Improvement Engineer

Location: Royston, UK (site based)

This role is instrumental in the success of the Royston site Maintenance and Engineering function. The key requirement is to root cause long standing issues with ageing assets. Within the business context build a cost benefit analysis to engage stakeholders and facilitate a decision. Where the decision is made to progress with a project, manage this within our management of change framework through contractors. Ensuring hand back to operations and maintenance is well managed.

World-changing careers, enabled by Johnson Matthey. With more than 200 years history, join us and help to accelerate the transition to net-zero! As a Plant improvement engineer, you’ll contribute to JM’s mission as a world leader in sustainable technology, transforming energy and reducing carbon emissions for a cleaner, brighter future.

The role:

As a Plant improvement engineer, you will help drive our goals by:

  • Lead root cause analyses for equipment failures, chronic issues and unplanned outages. Ensure corrective actions are defined,
    implemented, and validated for sustained improvement.
  • Create and refine preventive and predictive maintenance strategies aligned with asset criticality and plant utilisation. Collaborate
    with maintenance teams to optimise schedules, frequencies, and scope to minimise downtime and cost.
  • Lead and support plant improvement projects aimed at enhancing asset integrity, equipment performance, process stability, and
    plant availability.
  • Use CMMS data to identify bad acting assets, evaluate failure modes and analyse MTBF/MTTR.
  • Managing contractors, reviewing RAMS and ensuring work is carried out per the plan. Ensuring safe systems of work are
    followed to execute the job.
  • Working broadly with SMEs and the wider team to engage and manage stakeholders such that the needs and intent of the work
    is understood

Key skills that will help you succeed in this role:

  • Operational Maintenance Experience
  • Root cause analysis/ structured problem-solving experience
  • Preventative maintenance / condition based monitoring
  • Excellent communication skills - able to communicate across all levels in the business

Even if you only match some of the skills, we’d love to hear from you to discuss further!

What we offer:

We make sure salaries are fair, competitive and aligned to individual roles, experience and responsibilities. We are also supportive of hybrid and flexible working and where applicable, offer life, medical and other benefits that support our employees’ financial and physical wellbeing, such as:

  • Retirement savings
  • Share plans
  • Saving accounts
  • House saving funds
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Commuter allowances and loans
  • Medical plans / health assessments
  • Fitness discounts

Ready to make a meaningful impact on your career and the environment? Join us and help shape a sustainable future while advancing your career!

At JM, inclusivity is central to our values. We create an environment where everyone can thrive, embracing diverse perspectives to tackle challenges and ensure all colleagues feel valued and connected.

For any queries or accessibility requirements, please contact . We will work with you to make suitable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All conversations are confidential, and your feedback is welcome to help us provide an accessible and positive recruitment experience.

Closing date for applications: This job advertisement will be posted for a minimum of 2 weeks, early application is advised.

To submit your application, please click the “Apply” button online.

All applications are carefully considered and your details will be stored on our secure Application Management System. This is used throughout Johnson Matthey for the selection of suitable candidates for our vacancies as they arise.Johnson Matthey respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information.

For more information about how your personal data is used please view our privacy notice: Johnson Matthey Privacy Notice . By applying for this role and creating an account you are agreeing to the notice.

Johnson Matthey Plc is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.

Junior / Trainee Installation Engineer (Pumps / Mechanical)
Ernest Gordon Recruitment
Cambridge
In office
Junior
ÂŁ35,000
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

ÂŁ30,000 - ÂŁ35,000 + Training + Progression + 33 days holiday + Overtime + Bonus scheme + On Call + Company Benefits

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

Are you an aspiring Installation Engineer from a Mechanical or similar background looking for an exciting role working on Pumps within a leading company who are known for developing their staff, in a role offering specialist training and progression to an Installation Engineer role?

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 senior engineer to support them with 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 someone wanting to kickstart their career within Pump Installations, within a company which invest in their staff, actively encourage progression and personal development.

The Role:

  • Work closely with Lead Engineer
  • Carry out installation and commissioning of systems for Pumping Stations
  • Full industry training
  • Covering a regional patch across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex
  • Overtime and call outs to increase earnings

The Person:

  • Mechanical background
  • Full Driving Licence
  • Looking for a Field based role working on Pumps

Junior, Trainee, Installation, Maintenance, Commissioning, Pumps, Pumping Stations, Water, Mechanical, Electrical, Water, Norwich, Ipswich, Peterborough, East Anglia, Essex, Cambridge, Luton,Herts

Reference Number: BBBH24207

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.

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited 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 at our website.

Contract ILS Engineer
Morson Edge
Cambridge
Fully remote
Mid - Senior
ÂŁ47/hour - ÂŁ65/hour
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) Engineer

Location: Remote (Home site is Cambridge)
Contract Length: 9 months
IR35: Inside IR35
Rate: ÂŁ65p/h Umbrella

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) Engineer to support defence-based programmes, delivering reliability, maintainability and supportability analysis in line with UK Defence Standards and customer requirements.

This is a technically focused role suited to engineers who enjoy working at the interface of design, support, and lifecycle performance — influencing product decisions through structured analysis and evidence-based recommendations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver ILS activities in accordance with Defence Standard 00-600 and customer specifications.
  • Conduct Reliability and Maintainability (R&M) analysis in line with Defence Standard 00-40.
  • Identify high-cost or high-risk supportability drivers within product designs and recommend practical engineering improvements.
  • Assess and improve product reliability performance through structured analysis and modelling.
  • Evaluate maintainability characteristics to ensure compliance with customer operational expectations.
  • Populate and maintain the Logistic Support Analysis Record (LSAR).
  • Contribute to ILS plans for tender and proposal submissions.
  • Deliver work packages to agreed cost, schedule and quality requirements.

Required Qualifications & Experience

  • Engineering Degree (or equivalent experience).
  • Practical experience in ILS, Reliability and Maintainability engineering within a defence or regulated environment.
  • Working knowledge of defence standards, support concepts and military operating environments.
  • Experience using tools such as Windchill (RELEX), OmegaPS, OPUS10, SIMLOX or equivalent ILS/R&M software.
  • Familiarity with MSV military shelter systems (desirable).
  • Understanding of Quality Management Systems and configuration control principles.
  • Awareness of Health, Safety and Environmental legislative requirements.
Rust Software Engineer- Python/Rust- Embedded
Anonymous
Cambridge
Remote or hybrid
Mid - Senior
ÂŁ40,000 - ÂŁ75,000
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

IT/OT Network Engineer
McCormick UK Limited
Cambridgeshire
In office
Mid - Senior
Private salary
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Monday Friday, fully on-site role

McCormick is seeking an experienced IT/OT Network Engineer to support and maintain our integrated IT and OT network infrastructure at the Peterborough site. This on-site role ensures the reliability, security, and performance of critical network systems supporting both enterprise and manufacturing operations. The position plays a key part in maintaining seamless connectivity and supporting continuous improvement across production and IT environments.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
• Maintain and monitor IT/OT network performance, ensuring high availability and security.
• Configure, troubleshoot, and maintain switches, routers, firewalls, and PLC network components.
• Manage and maintain structured and fibre optic cabling to McCormick standards.
• Diagnose and resolve network connectivity and firewall issues across IT and OT systems.
• Collaborate with automation and controls engineers to integrate and support industrial devices.
• Conduct preventive maintenance and ensure documentation of network assets and configurations.
• Support network segmentation, cybersecurity, and compliance initiatives.
• Provide training in fault-finding techniques to the on-site maintenance team.

CANDIDATE PROFILE
• Proven experience in network engineering within both IT and OT environments.
• Strong knowledge of network hardware, including switches, routers, firewalls, and PLC switches.
• Hands-on experience with structured and fibre optic cabling systems.
• Effective communicator with the ability to work independently in a highly automated manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with network monitoring tools and industrial protocols (Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP).
• Understanding of network security, segmentation, and firewall configuration principles.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Cisco CCNA/CCNP, CompTIA Network+) preferred.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

Agencies: McCormick as needed will work with external recruitment vendors through our Agency Portal. Unless previously contacted, McCormick does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting agencies.

McCormick & Company is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, colour, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies.

Refrigeration Engineer (Training on Laboratory Equipment)
Ernest Gordon Recruitment
Cambridge
In office
Junior - Mid
ÂŁ45,000
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

ÂŁ40,000 - ÂŁ45,000 + Bonus OTE 52K + TOIL + Company Car + Benefits
Cambridge

Are you a Refrigeration Engineer or similar, looking for a chance to develop your technical skillset and work on high-tech, ultra-low temperature equipment environments such a research laboratories and universities?

Do you want a Field-based position, covering the UK and Europe, where you may be expected to stay away in Europe when needed?

On offer is the opportunity to broaden your skillset in a growing, multinational company that offers continuous support and training on highly specialised equipment.

In this Monday to Friday role, you will be servicing, repairing and maintaining a variety of lab equipment such as cascade and ultra-low temperature refrigeration devices . You will cover the UK with occasional travel further afar to Europe when needed.

This company is the UK wing of a global leader in the supply and service of bespoke laboratory equipment used in universities, hospitals and pharmaceutical research institutions. They are looking to expand their UK maintenance team, working to validate and service ultra-low temperature refrigeration equipment

This role would suit a Refrigeration Engineer looking to progress into a more technical environment working on state-of-the-art, ultra-low temperature equipment in a role that offers training and development opportunities

The Role:

  • Servicing, repairing and maintaining ultra-low temperature Lab equipment
  • Full training on biomedical freezers and cascade refrigeration devices
  • Covering the UK and Europe
  • TOIL for excess hours, Bonus for staying-away from home

The Person:

  • Refrigeration Engineer or similar
  • Happy with extensive travel and staying away from home up to 2 nights a week
  • Full UK Driving License

Job Reference: BBBH 24177a

Service, Engineer, Field, Laboratory, Lab, Equipment, Centrifuge, Refrigeration, Fridge FGAS, F GAS, Cascade, Biomedical, Maintenance, Technician, Engineering, Birmingham, Midlands, Wolverhampton

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.

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited 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 at our website.

Shift Electrical Maintenance Engineer (Cambridge)
R&A Consultants Ltd
Cambridge
In office
Junior - Mid
ÂŁ45,000
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Position: Shift Electrical Maintenance Engineer
Location: Cambridge Modern, State-of-the-Art Building
Hours: 4 on 4 off (Days & Nights, 7am7pm / 7pm7am)
Salary: ÂŁ45,000 per annum + Overtime
Employer: Leading FM Service Provider

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Shift Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join a leading Facilities Management service provider, working within a modern, state-of-the-art building in Cambridge.

This is an excellent chance to join a reputable organisation offering structured career progression, immediate access to further training courses, and strong overtime potential.

The Role Overview

As the Shift Electrical Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for delivering both planned preventative maintenance (PPMs) and reactive electrical maintenance across the building. Working on a 4 on 4 off shift pattern (days and nights), you will play a key role in ensuring the reliability and performance of all electrical and associated building systems.

What youll do:

  • Carry out PPMs on electrical and building services systems
  • Respond to and resolve reactive maintenance issues
  • Perform fault finding and diagnostics on electrical systems
  • Ensure full compliance with health & safety and statutory regulations
  • Maintain accurate maintenance records and reports
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives across the site

What youll bring to the role:

  • Recognised electrical qualifications
  • Experience in commercial building maintenance
  • Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work effectively within a shift team environment
  • Good understanding of compliance and safe systems of work

Whats on offer:

  • ÂŁ45,000 basic salary
  • 4 on 4 off shift pattern (balanced rota)
  • Overtime opportunities available
  • Immediate access to additional training courses
  • Clear career progression within a leading FM provider
  • Exposure to a high-spec, modern facility

This is a fantastic opportunity for an Electrical Maintenance Engineer seeking long-term stability, structured development, and the chance to work within a premium commercial environment.

AV Event & Break Fix Technician
Unified Support
Cambridgeshire
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
ÂŁ33,000 - ÂŁ35,000
RECENTLY POSTED

We are recruiting for a hybrid AV Event & Break Fix Technician to deliver AV and Event technical support for a medical science client s meeting rooms and event spaces in the client s global headquarters in Cambridge. The object of this role is to ensure that various AV spaces and event spaces are maintained across the campus, that the equipment is in optimal working condition, and end users (where applicable) are conversant with the equipment they are using to ensure we provide an exceptional service to our clients. Whilst there are regular duties to be undertaken, the demands upon the function can be unpredictable, often with tight deadlines, and the individual must have proven skills in dealing with such environments. Flexibility in working hours is essential, especially when helping with client events; preparation for which may start in the early hours or potentially extend into the evening. Working as part of an events team as well as a service support team, playing a key part in all aspects of AV in relation to clients' events from pre-planning, identifying technical requirements, attending meetings in an advisory capacity, and event execution. You will also be required to provide support for client meetings Role and Responsibilities Experience in events is essential to this role. It is preferred that you hold Industry qualifications, including Barco Certified Operator, Dante Certified, YCATS Product Training (including Mixing & Networking), Q-SYS Level 2 & Control & UCI Fundamentals. Previous experience with such products is essential, as well as Control Systems, Wireless Audio, Lighting Controllers, VC Equipment, and PTZ Camera Equipment. You will be required to operate events from a smaller local scale up to full auditorium events, where the system will be dialled into a global call and broadcast out across the company. Conducting pre-event checks and post-event breakdowns. On-site support for larger-scale events where external event agencies will be utilising the already in-place equipment on-site. Ability to work closely with our client's Events Team, both coordinating the event before and during. Maintenance of the event's equipment as well as liaising with Break Fix resources for incidents. Coordinating your own time to ensure event requests and standards are met. Technical Skill Requirements Highly skilled in event management, event scheduling, and resource management. Expert user of analogue and digital sound mixing desks (Yamaha CL, QL series, M7CL, LS9, etc); Proficient in sound reinforcement (lapel and handheld microphones, headsets, etc) for corporate events Experienced in Live Event Streaming Experienced in Audio networking (Dante, Blu link, Sonos). Experienced in Video switchers (Analog Way, Extron). Experienced in projector setup, diagnostics, and maintenance. Working knowledge of video matrices, scalers (Extron, Kramer), and HDBaseT extenders (Extron, Kramer, Lightware). Very good knowledge of VC systems (Logitech, Poly, Cisco, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, etc ) and use of AV bridges and interfaces Knowledge of IPTV systems Good IT knowledge Knowledge of lighting and related systems Experience in the use of ticketing systems, specifically Service Now Education/Certifications: Preferences will be given to those applicants possessing any of the following: Client relations-related training/certifications AVIXA CTS-related certifications Audio software: Ableton Live; Isotope; Logic Pro; Pro Tools; Reaper; Waves Mixing consoles: AMS Neve DFC, Custom Series 75, Genesys, VR; Avid Digidesign Icon, C24; SSL AWS 900, Duality, G+ Video editing software: Da Vinci Resolve; Luma Fusion Audio DSP-related certifications Crestron-related certifications QSC-related certifications Networking/IT-related certifications Training will be given on-site whilst onboarding. Site and Shifts 5-days a week on site, initially working an 08:00-16:00 shift, long term, there is a shift pattern in place which covers 07:00-19:00 - shift will be 8hrs within this window. Working within a team of 4 in this building, reporting to the Senior Break Fix engineer and working alongside a head event engineer and a second hybrid events/breakfix engineer on the opposite shift. Day-to-day reporting is to our Cambridge-based Team Lead. The candidate will be dedicated to this specific building. There is no parking on site, but there are good bus routes and also lots of cycle storage.

Graphics Software Engineer
Langham Recruitment
Multiple locations
Fully remote
Senior
ÂŁ65,000 - ÂŁ75,000
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Senior) Graphics Software Engineer - Fully Remote We are seeking an experience Graphics Software Engineer to play a pivotal role in a team designing and developing a next generation rendering engine. This will include implementing state of the art graphics algorithms and supporting systems. Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience Essential Significant development experience using C/C++. Experience with shader programming (GLSL, HLSL or Slang). Good understanding of modern graphics APIs: Vulkan, DirectX 12, Metal. Good understanding of modern graphics concepts, such as physically based rendering, deferred rendering, post-processing, and real-time lighting/shadowing techniques. Strong grasp of GPU architecture / ability to build new features on the GPU, memory management, and multi-threaded rendering. Familiarity with graphics debugging and performance profiling tools. Self-motivated, quality-focused, and able to work independently.Desirable Experience developing custom rendering engine. Experience implementing advanced features such as: Raytraced effects for global illumination, shadows or reflections. Frame graph and memory management strategies. Cross-platform rendering hardware interfaces. Scene graph management and data streaming. Integrating physics engines or compute workloads within graphics pipelines. GPU driven rendering. Knowledge of GLTF or other modern scene/asset formats.Responsibilities Work as part of a team developing global industry-standard vehicle simulation software. Design and develop new features using state-of-the-art graphics techniques. Produce high-quality software for customers. Maintain and improve existing products. Advocate good software engineering practices and continuous professional development. Work to delivery deadlines.The Package: Basic salary in the range £65,000 to £75,000 dependent on experience Bonus Scheme – c20% of salary on-target payment Fully Remote Working 25 days holiday, Pension, Income Protection, Healthcare, Vehicle scheme etc

Senior Software Engineer
Eclectic Recruitment
Cambridge
Hybrid
Senior
ÂŁ70,000 - ÂŁ80,000
RECENTLY POSTED

We are supporting a leading Robotics & Technology company based in Cambridge who are looking to add a Senior Software Engineer to their growing team. This is a full-time permanent position with hybrid working. International travel may be required. Key responsibilities will include: \* Lead on the design, development and testing for software applications. \* Oversee testing, debug and code verification before production. \* Put together technical documentation and report back to internal stakeholders. \* Work across full system development lifecycle. \* Perform field testing as and when required. \* Work closely with wider engineering teams. The Successful candidate will have: \* Software Engineering / Computer Science Degree BSc / BEng / HND qualification or relevant experience. \* Experience with C++, ROS, ROS2. \* Strong understanding of Linux. \* Experience with Git. \* Strong hardware experience. \* Exceptional communicational skills and stakeholder management experience. If this role looks like your next challenge, please contact Ben ASAP or apply via this advert! We endeavour to reply to every candidate, every time but if you haven’t heard back within 10 days, please understand that you have unfortunately been unsuccessful for this position, or the position has been filled. Please call the office or send an email to discuss other potential positions

Production Engineer
Platform Recruitment
Cambridge
In office
Junior - Mid
ÂŁ40,000 - ÂŁ45,000
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Production Engineer – Electro-mechanical
Location: Cambridge
Salary: ÂŁ40k-ÂŁ45k

About The Role:
Platform Recruitment has partnered with a specialist manufacturer of precision electro-mechanical instruments, who are seeking a hands-on Production Engineer to support and enhance their manufacturing operations. You’ll focus on improving processes, supporting day-to-day production needs, and helping bring new and customised products smoothly into manufacture. This role suits someone practical, organised and proactive who enjoys varied engineering challenges.

Key Responsibilities:
• Provide day-to-day engineering support to engineering teams
• Lead improvement tasks and contribute to cross-team problem solving
• Create tooling, fixtures and aids to improve build efficiency
• Drive continuous improvement activities
• Prototype & test products using in-house equipment
• Produce CAD models and drawings for updates or custom requirements
• Liaise with suppliers or customers to clarify technical details
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electro-mechanical assemblies

Key Requirements:
• Strong background in electro-mechanical products
• 3D CAD design experience – Solidworks preferable
• Good understanding of manufacturing quality principles
• Well organised with strong planning and documentation abilities
• Hands on – prototyping & testing
• Workshop skills
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems

If you’re an engineer who enjoys solving practical manufacturing challenges, improving processes, and working closely with production teams to deliver high-quality products, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today with an up-to-date CV

Embedded Software Engineer
Verso Recruitment
Cambridge
In office
Junior - Mid
ÂŁ55,000

Job Title: Embedded Software Engineer
Location: Cambridgeshire
Salary: ÂŁ50,000 to ÂŁ60,000
Employment Type: Permanent
Working Arrangements: Onsite working

Role overview
This position sits within a hands‑on engineering team developing embedded software for new and existing products. The work focuses on C programming, ARM‑based processors and Git‑driven development. The role suits someone who enjoys low‑level engineering and working closely with hardware teams.

Key responsibilities:

  • Design, develop and maintain embedded software in C
  • Implement, test and debug code on ARM microcontrollers or ARM‑based platforms
  • Use Git for version control, branching and collaborative development
  • Work with hardware, electronics and systems engineers to integrate features
  • Contribute to coding standards, testing processes and documentation
  • Support product development from prototype through to release

Essential skills:

  • Strong experience programming in C for embedded systems
  • Practical experience with ARM processors (e.g., Cortex‑M or Cortex‑A)
  • Confident using Git in a team environment
  • Understanding of low‑level concepts such as interrupts, memory management, drivers, peripherals, RTOS or bare‑metal development
  • Ability to interpret schematics, datasheets and work effectively with hardware teams

Desirable experience

  • GUI development or integration (e.g., Qt, TouchGFX, LVGL or similar frameworks)
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines for embedded development
  • Experience with communication protocols such as SPI, I2C, UART, CAN or Ethernet

Please note: our client is unable to provide visa sponsorship. We can only consider applicants who already hold full and unrestricted right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, this role is not suitable for candidates relying on a post‑study work visa.

For more information, please contact Cathy Swain.
T: 01582 350053
E:

Senior Hardware Engineer - Safety Critical Comms
Pure Resourcing Solutions Limited
Cambridge
In office
Senior
ÂŁ65,000 - ÂŁ85,000

Are you an experienced hardware engineer with experience of safety critical design, with a desire to have a tangible impact on design and collaborate with a multidisciplinary engineering team (across RF, HW, SW, Verification, Mechanical and more) We’re supporting, a global leader in communications technolgoy as they continue to grow their Hardware Team in Cambridge, designing next generation technology used in safety critical industries globally. This is a hands-on senior engineering role where you'll play a key role in designing the electronics of everything from subsystems to full-products at the heart of complex communications, from early concept through to verification and product release.  Thei is a senior role where you will have the opportunity to have a real impact on the next generation development within a fantastic team of highly skilled engineers. Typical activities include: Designing intrinsically safe electronics Developing microprocessor-based hardware platforms Integrating sensors such as accelerometers, magnetometers, gyroscopes and proximity sensors Designing efficient low-power power supply architectures Developing audio amplifier circuits Performing design verification, system testing and EMC validation Creating clear engineering documentation and design specificationsYou don’t need to tick every box, but experience in the following will help you succeed:  If you're unsure then please do click apply as we can always consider other options for you too. Experience developing of intrinsically safe electronic products Strong electronics hardware design experience Understanding of power supply design and low-power electronics Familiarity with communications electronics, particularly interfaces such as I²C, I²S, UART or USB EMC / ESD design Audio electronics Mixed signal systems (analogue, digital, RF) Embedded Linux environments (we don't need you to be an embedded software engineer!) If you're a hardware engineer we'd love to hear from you. You don't have to meet every qualification, so if you are keen on exploring this or other opportunities please do apply

Embedded Software Engineer
Verso Recruitment Group
Cambridgeshire
In office
Junior - Mid
ÂŁ50,000 - ÂŁ60,000

Job Title: Embedded Software Engineer
Location: Cambridgeshire
Salary: ÂŁ50,000 to ÂŁ60,000
Employment Type: Permanent
Working Arrangements: Onsite working

Role overview
This position sits within a hands on engineering team developing embedded software for new and existing products. The work focuses on C programming, ARM based processors and Git driven development. The role suits someone who enjoys low level engineering and working closely with hardware teams.

Key responsibilities:

  • Design, develop and maintain embedded software in C
  • Implement, test and debug code on ARM microcontrollers or ARM based platforms
  • Use Git for version control, branching and collaborative development
  • Work with hardware, electronics and systems engineers to integrate features
  • Contribute to coding standards, testing processes and documentation
  • Support product development from prototype through to release

Essential skills:

  • Strong experience programming in C for embedded systems
  • Practical experience with ARM processors (e.g., Cortex M or Cortex A)
  • Confident using Git in a team environment
  • Understanding of low level concepts such as interrupts, memory management, drivers, peripherals, RTOS or bare metal development
  • Ability to interpret schematics, datasheets and work effectively with hardware teams

Desirable experience

  • GUI development or integration (e.g., Qt, TouchGFX, LVGL or similar frameworks)
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines for embedded development
  • Experience with communication protocols such as SPI, I2C, UART, CAN or Ethernet

Please note: our client is unable to provide visa sponsorship. We can only consider applicants who already hold full and unrestricted right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, this role is not suitable for candidates relying on a post study work visa.

For more information, please contact Cathy Swain.
T: (phone number removed)
E: (url removed)

IT Security Engineer, Cloud & Infrastructure, COR7484
Corriculo Ltd
Cambridge
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
ÂŁ65,000
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Are you an experienced IT Security Engineer looking for a hands-on role where you can shape and strengthen a growing organisation’s security landscape? This is an excellent opportunity to join a market-leading business where technology is central to operational success.

The Role

As an IT Security Engineer, you will play a key role in protecting and enhancing the organisation’s IT environment across both cloud and on-premise infrastructure. Working closely with infrastructure, operations, and external security partners, you’ll design and implement robust security controls while continuously improving resilience and reliability.

You’ll take ownership of incident response activities, proactively monitor threats, and drive improvements across vulnerability management and security tooling. Alongside day-to-day operational security, you’ll contribute to wider technology initiatives, ensuring systems remain secure, scalable, and aligned with business objectives.

The Company

Our client is a well-established and highly respected organisation operating within a fast-moving sector. With technology at the heart of its continued growth and innovation, the business offers a collaborative environment where expertise is valued and continuous improvement is encouraged.

What’s Required?

The ideal candidate will have:

  • Experience in a security engineering or IT security-focused role
  • Strong hands-on knowledge of security technologies such as firewalls, SIEM platforms, endpoint protection, and vulnerability management tools
  • Experience securing both cloud-based and on-premise environments
  • A solid background in security incident response and investigation
  • Experience working with third-party security vendors or managed service providers
  • The ability to communicate technical security concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders
  • Relevant security certifications (e.g., Security+, SSCP) would be advantageous

What’s Next?

If you’re looking for a security-focused role where you can make a tangible impact within a forward-thinking organisation, apply now to find out more.

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Security Technician
Ministry of Defence - MOD
Multiple locations
Hybrid
Junior - Mid
ÂŁ31,960
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

About Security Services Group

Security Services Group (SSG) is part of GUARDIAN, within Army Standing Joint Command, providing in-house specialist advice, design and maintenance across Government where high-assurance security is required. We design, install and maintain the advanced systems that protect Defence and Government sites across the UK and overseas.

With around 325 specialists, SSG delivers consultancy, design, project management, installation and through-life maintenance of electronic and physical security systems.

Our operational teams work 24/7 to maintain the systems protecting Defence and Government assets at home and abroad.

Role description and requirements

We are looking for motivated and passionate professionals to join as a Security Technician in the SSG s Eastern Team, delivering essential security services that keep Defence operations running safely and securely. You ll be tasked from home, travelling to sites across your region to maintain and install security systems. Most of your work will be field-based, with occasional travel across the UK and opportunities to travel overseas.

The role is responsible for delivering high-quality technical support and customer service, ensuring maintenance, installation, and minor works are completed efficiently and in compliance with health and safety standards. The position requires strong technical knowledge, problem-solving skills, and the ability to manage customer relationships effectively.

Full system training is provided, so if you have a background in electrical, electronic or security engineering, we ll help you build the specialist knowledge you need.

Person specification

Essential Skills, Experience, Qualifications, Memberships & Licences

  • A recognised, relevant Engineering background, Engineering Apprenticeship and / or Engineering qualification, i.e. Intruder Detection Systems, Perimeter Intruder Detection Systems, CCTV Systems and Access control Systems.
  • Full UK Driving Licence (maximum of 6 points).

Desirable Skills, Experience, Qualifications, Memberships & Licences

  • HNC in Electrical or Electronic Engineering or equivalent
  • NVQ/SVQ Level 3 in Electronic Security Systems (IDS, VSS, etc) or equivalent
  • ONC/OND in Electronic Security Systems (IDS, VSS, etc) or equivalent
Senior IT Technician
Pure Resourcing Solutions
Cambridgeshire
Hybrid
Senior
ÂŁ33,000 - ÂŁ35,000

I’m excited to be recruiting for a Senior IT Support Technician on behalf of a well-established and ambitious Managed Service Provider.This role offers a challenging environment with plenty of opportunities to learn new products and skills; perfect for an experienced Technician looking to advance their career. You’ll have the opportunity to work with the latest Microsoft technologies, supporting a diverse range of customer systems.Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide advanced support for Microsoft 365 and Windows 10/11 across client networks.
  • Analyse and diagnose complex support issues, providing solutions to customers efficiently.
  • Communicate effectively via telephone and email, ensuring excellent customer service.
  • Provide high-quality remote and on-site support to customers as required.

About You:

  • Minimum 2 years of experience in 1st, 2nd, or 3rd line support within an MSP or fast-paced helpdesk environment.
  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Exchange, Teams, SharePoint, and Intune.
  • Flexibility to work early (6:30 to 15:30) and/or late (12:00 to 21:00) shifts when needed.
  • A clean driving licence for occasional on-site visits.
  • Strong technical understanding of Microsoft technologies and cloud solutions.

Next Steps: Apply now!

Maintenance Engineer
Orange Monkey Recruitment Ltd
Haverhill
In office
Mid - Senior
ÂŁ50,000
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Job Title: Maintenance Engineer
Salary: ÂŁ52,000
Location: Haverhill, Suffolk
Shift: 4 on 4 off nights (17:3005:30)

Looking for a stable Maintenance Engineer role where youre trusted to run shift and keep production moving?

Our client, a leading food manufacturer in Haverhill, is strengthening its night engineering team and is looking for a Maintenance Engineer to support site reliability and performance. This Maintenance Engineer position offers long-term stability, a consistent 4 on 4 off pattern and the opportunity to work within a well-established, well-invested manufacturing environment.

Working as a Maintenance Engineer on nights, youll play a key role in maintaining plant reliability, responding to breakdowns and ensuring production targets and food safety standards are consistently met.

What Youll Be Doing: Maintenance Engineer

Carrying out planned preventative maintenance across electrical and mechanical systems
Responding efficiently to breakdowns to minimise downtime
Fault-finding across production machinery, PLCs and ancillary equipment
Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across site
Ensuring all engineering activity meets health, safety and food safety standards
Contributing to a proactive and reliable engineering function

What Were Looking For: Maintenance Engineer

NVQ Level 3 in Engineering (or equivalent)
Multi-skilled capability with both electrical and mechanical competence
Experience within fast-paced manufacturing or food production
Good understanding of health and safety legislation
Knowledge of lean manufacturing and TPM principles
Breathing Apparatus and Fire Fighting certification (desirable)

Whats on Offer:

Salary: ÂŁ52,000
8% employer pension contribution
4 on 4 off night shift pattern
Long-term stability within an established manufacturing site
Opportunity to develop within a growing engineering team

Location: Haverhill, Suffolk
Job: Maintenance Engineer
Shifts: 4 on 4 off nights (17:3005:30)

If youre a Maintenance Engineer who wants a straightforward, stable role with responsibility on shift, apply now and take the next step in your engineering career.

Control Systems Engineer
Automation Experts Ltd
Cambridgeshire
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
ÂŁ35,000 - ÂŁ50,000
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

This opportunity is with a forward thinking organisation that specialises in advanced automation and control systems. With a strong reputation for delivering high-quality solutions across a range of industries, the company offers a collaborative and modern working environment focused on innovation. Employees benefit from hands-on involvement in impactful projects, exposure to leading edge platforms, and a supportive culture that encourages personal and professional growth.

Control Systems Engineer

ÂŁ35,000 - ÂŁ50,000 + c15% bonus + c15% overtime + travel allowances + healthcare.

Cambridgeshire. Ref: 21747

Control Systems Engineer The Role:

  • Design and code PLC/HMI control systems ideally using Rockwell and/or Siemens TIA
  • Carry out SCADA software design, ideally using Wonderware InTouch
  • Carry out any necessary modifications to existing hardware and panels
  • Communicate effectively with customers regarding the project
  • Complete all required testing and installation/commissioning at the customers site
  • Write all technical documentation including FDS and Manuals
  • Provide customer support 24/7 and out of hours not compulsory

Control Systems Engineer The Person:

  • Obtained formal/technical qualifications in electrical or automation engineering
  • Gained a minimum of 3 year’s experience of leading on projects
  • Candidates MUST be competent with design & coding of PLC and SCADA software
  • Be competent with electrical panels of 24VDC, 230VAC, 415VAC

We are seeking customer focused individuals who enjoy complete project involvement including the opportunity to travel throughout the UK and worldwide full UK valid driving license and passport are essential for this role. You will have ideally have solid background of the design and development of control systems within an automated process machinery environment. You must be prepared to spend c20% of your time travelling.

The role offers a combination of office, home and site working. Ideal locations would include Kettering, Corby, Peterborough, Northampton, Cambridge, Bedford and Kings Lynn.

For further information call John Anderson

Contract Applications Developer - C++/Windows
Verso Recruitment Group
Cambridgeshire
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
Private salary

Job Title: Contract Applications Developer - C++/Windows
Location: Cambridge
Rate: We know rate transparency matters. While we can t list a figure on this advert, we are more than happy to disclose immediately upon application
Employment Type: Contract - 6 Month Contract
Working Arrangements: Hybrid working (3 days on site, 2 from home)

A contract opportunity for an experienced Contract Applications Developer - C++/Windows to join a high performance engineering team in Cambridge, working on motor control, embedded systems, and cross platform development across Windows and Linux. This is an initial 6 month contract with strong potential for extension.

You will develop and enhance software that drives complex motor control systems used in advanced engineering environments. The work involves low level control, real time performance, and robust cross platform implementation. Collaboration with electronics, firmware, and systems engineers is central to the role.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain C++ applications for motor control systems
  • Implement and optimise algorithms for real time motor control
  • Develop software for Windows and Linux environments
  • Integrate software with motor drivers and controllers

Essential Skills and Experience

  • Strong commercial experience in modern C++ (C+/17)
  • Proven background in motor control, motion systems, or embedded control loops
  • Confident working across Windows and Linux platforms
  • Experience with hardware interaction, device drivers, or real time systems
  • Solid understanding of multithreading, performance optimisation, and low level debugging
  • Ability to work independently in a fast paced R&D environment

This contract does not accept candidates operating through a Personal Service Company (PSC). Therefore, you will be required to work through an Umbrella company.

For more information, please contact Cathy Swain.
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Firmware Engineer - Hardware Integration - Defence - Cambridge
Newton Colmore
Cambridge
In office
Mid - Senior
Private salary
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Firmware Engineer - Electronics Hardware Integration - Defence - Cambridge We have an important Firmware Engineer role for a growing Defence Sector organisation, aimed at contributing to the development of new technologies that will enhance the defence of the UK and other allied nations, with a focus on defensive technologies rather than offensive. Ideally, we are looking for someone with an electronics engineering background who can leverage their Firmware Engineering experience along with knowledge of electronics hardware integration. It's preferable if you have a proven track record of successfully completing complex projects resulting in launched devices. Some of the project you will be involved in will be focus on the advancing new technologies, pushing boundaries, and doing things that no one has done before. This means you won't get bored in this role and will continue to develop your careers and skills. While prior experience in the Defence sector is ideal, we are open to consider candidates from other complex fields. You will need to hold a degree in a software or electronics field that led you into a Firmware Engineer career. Given the nature of this role in the Defence sector, it will be essential for you to be able to obtain security clearance. In addition to career development and interesting projects, you will also receive an excellent starting salary (dependant on experience level), bonuses, a pension, free lunches, healthcare, on site gym access and other excellent benefits typically associated with larger organisations. Collaboration is the key focus within this company, operating within a flat structure where peers help develop your knowledge as you contribute to theirs, all while working on some of the most fascinating projects you can imagine. If this sounds like the kind of work you want to be involved in, I recommend submitting an application now to avoid missing out. For more general information, please feel free to call Andrew Welsh, Director of Medical Devices Recruitment and Scientific Recruitment Specialists Newton Colmore, on (phone number removed), or submit an application, and one of our team members at Newton Colmore will contact you. Please note that we will not be able to discuss the role specifics until we have a copy of your CV.

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.
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