£35,000 - £40,000 (OTE £45k) + Local Patch + Progression + Training + Overtime + Early Finish Friday + 33 Days Holiday + Company Van

Glasgow, Scotland

Are you an Installation Engineer or similar from a Fire Alarm / System, Security OR CCTV background, looking for a local patch with great work life balance in a multi-national business with an early finish Friday and opportunities to boost your earnings?

In this role you will be servicing Fire Alarm / System, Security and CCTV systems across a range of client sites from Solar, NHS, Private and Commercial sites. You will be working a local patch and will have training and development opportunities.

This company are an energy and facilities services provider that designs, installs, and maintains low-carbon heating, cooling, and building systems while helping organisations improve efficiency and reduce emissions.

This role would suit an Installation Engineer or similar from a Fire Alarm / System, Security OR CCTV experience, looking for a stable and secure role with great work life balance.

The Role:
* Installing Fire, Security and CCTV systems
* Covering Glasgow and the surrounding areas.
* Training on manufacturing specifics & other areas without experience
* Monday - Thursday 8:30am - 5:00pm, Friday 8:30am - 4:00pm (39 hours)

The Person:
* Installation Engineer or similar
* Fire Alarm / System, Security OR CCTV background

Ref Number: BBBH21762ff

Keywords: Mobile, Fire, Security, Fire Alarm Engineer, CCTV Engineer, Electrical, Mechanical, Safety, Technician, Systems, Maintenance, Glasgow, Scotland, Perth, Dundee, East Coast

If you are 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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Infrastructure Engineer – 6 – month contract – Glasgow/Remote – Inside IR35

My client, a global legal organisation, is seeking an Infrastructure Engineer to join a newly established IT Workplace Server team. The role will be primarily focused on BAU server support, alongside involvement in key projects requiring server expertise, including on-premises to cloud migrations.

You will be responsible for responding to 3rd line requests that come through during the day and ensure handover to the following team once your shift is complete.

Required experience from the Infrastructure Engineer:

• Working Hours: Friday – Monday – 12-hour shifts – 4 days per week
• Must have strong experience with Windows Server (2019/2022)
• Must have hands-on experience with VMware vSphere.
• Solid in-depth knowledge of GPO, DNS, and DHCP.
• Must have experience with Dell computer and storage hardware.
• Working knowledge of UPS and PDU systems.
• An understanding of LAN / WAN technologies.
• Experience supporting enterprise server and storage environments.
• Exposure to Azure Cloud and/or VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF)
• Working knowledge of security protocols and best practices.
• Scripting skills (PowerShell) are desirable but not essential…

Responsibilities of the Infrastructure Engineer:

• Support and maintain Windows Server environments (up to 2019 / 2022)
• Manage and support VMware vSphere 8 virtualised infrastructure.
• Monitor, administer, and maintain servers within server and communications rooms.
• Manage Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, and DHCP.
• Participate in infrastructure upgrades, migrations, and lifecycle management.
• Creating and maintaining procedural documentation.

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Position: Maintenance Shift Engineer
Location: Glasgow, Lanarkshire/Dunbartonshire
Salary: £48,500.41 (£41,208 base salary + £7,292.41 shift allowance)

TXM Recruit is partnering with a prominent automation and intralogistics company to hire skilled a Maintenance Engineer to work on a double day shift, supporting the internal onsite engineers with the maintenance of all distribution equipment. These roles involve maintaining and optimizing state-of-the-art machinery to ensure seamless operations at the distribution facility.

Shift Pattern:

• Double Days Monday - Friday
• Work Hours: 6am - 2pm & 2pm - 10pm
• Rotating weekly between earlies and lates

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform mechanical disassembly and reassembly tasks, basic field wiring, equipment calibration, and system testing.
• Efficiently manage time using CMMS, aiming for over 90% utilization.
• Complete reactive repairs within set timeframes to minimize downtime.
• Conduct servicing and repairs of installed products, taking hands-on ownership of issues to achieve swift resolutions.
• Interpret electrical schematics and work confidently with 415V motor controls.
• Prioritize health and safety by conducting thorough risk assessments.
• Demonstrate strong mechanical skills, including the ability to read and follow assembly drawings.
• Follow setup instructions, assembly guides, and checklists with precision.
• Display exceptional attention to detail and follow-up capabilities.
• Understand and work with control systems.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with stakeholders at all levels within the organization and customer environments.

Skills and Qualifications Required:9

• Qualification at NVQ/BTEC/C&G Level 3 in Electro-Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Familiarity with Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) methods and technologies.
• Knowledge of PLC systems and their functionality.
• Experience with pneumatics and hydraulics is an advantage.
• Proficiency in basic Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience using CMMS systems and managing engineering inventory.
• A qualification equivalent to HNC/HND is preferred but not essential.

Desirable Attributes:

• Mechanical aptitude, including the ability to disassemble and reassemble equipment using technical diagrams.
• Familiarity with 415V motor controls and understanding of PLC systems.
• Awareness of health and safety standards, including conducting risk assessments.
• Customer-oriented approach with effective communication skills to interact with stakeholders at all levels.
• Willingness to learn, adapt, and participate in training programs, including potential travel within Europe.

Benefits:

• Employer pension contributions of up to 6%.
• Comprehensive private healthcare coverage, including optical, dental, and hearing benefits.
• Life insurance for added financial security.
• Health care cashback scheme, covering private medical excess costs.
• Access to a benefits portal offering lifestyle discounts and training resources.
• Employee assistance program for personal and professional support.
• Ride-to-Work scheme to promote sustainable commuting.
• Referral program with rewards for recommending new hires.
• Employee of the Quarter awards to recognize outstanding contributions.

TXM Recruit is an equal opportunities employer. If you have any specific requirements or require assistance or reasonable adjustments to be made for you during the selection process due to disability or long-term health condition, we will do our best to assist you.

Job DescriptionApply now, read the job details by scrolling down Double check you have the necessary skills before sending an application.Hardware Engineer5 days in the OfficeDerby, Raynesway.A role within Submarines will offer you the opportunity to work across all phases of the product life cycle, solving technical challenges across a wide range of digital, software, programmable hardware and electronics technologies, systems, and applications.You will be able to build the career you desire as an engineer, technical specialist, or technical leader. We want you to maximise your potential and will support your technical development through coaching, experience, and training. This will include professional mentoring to start your journey towards becoming a chartered engineer or to continue your professional development.Why Rolls-Royce?Our submarines business is responsible for the design, manufacture, supply and through-life support of nuclear propulsion-related products and systems in support of the Royal Navy’s submarine fleet. You can find out more about the amazing projects that we are working on here:- us and we’ll provide an environment where you can be yourself. An inclusive, digital-first culture that invests in you, gives you a platform for continuous learning, and access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities to grow your career.You will be encouraged to bring in fresh ideas and generate creative ways of working to make a stepped improvement in our effectiveness, allowing you to make an impact in delivering programmes that are strategically important to the nation.You will work within our safety critical hardware development team across all phases of product design lifecycles.The team uses agile SCRUM methods to develop high integrity products adopting the latest state-of-the-art toolsets.Training will be provided where required to equip you with the skills necessary to develop requirements, architectures and designs for controls applications essential for the protection and monitoring of nuclear propulsion plant.In addition to design activities, you will be engaged in the integration of programmable parts on to existing hardware products and you will define and carry out platform integration testing on a range of products.The applications you will be involved in are leading-edge solutions addressing the challenges of meeting the highest safety integrity requirements.Within the hardware team there are opportunities to develop your career in technical management, team leadership or as a technical specialist.The team offers the opportunity to become an expert in the use of state-of-the-art toolsets.What we offer:We offer excellent development, a competitive salary and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts.Your needs are as unique as you are. We encourage flexible working arrangements and support hybrid working wherever possible, so you can always be at your best - wherever and whenever you work.What you’ll be doing :You will follow a process driven Hardware development lifecycle to deliver customer requirements by:Developing high-level hardware design requirements using DOORS,Architecting Hardware solutions,Defining low level requirements and detailed designs,Designing circuits, selecting components and capturing schematics,Integrating of software and programmable hardware onto hardware platforms,Defining and carrying out detailed integration testing,Developing automated testing procedures,Managing change control and configuration management,You will be engaged in problem solving,You will be required to demonstrate process adherence and solution correctness,You will be expected to engage in continued improvement of our hardware development process, for cost and timescale reduction and quality improvement,You will support process and technical audits, and product design reviews,You will liaise with software, systems, programmable hardware and safety teams,You will manage suppliers, including scoping packages of work and reviewing their deliveries.Who we are looking for :At Rolls-Royce we embrace agility, are bold, pursue collaboration and seek simplicity in everything we do.These principles form our values and behaviours and are an essential component of our assessment process and are fundamental qualities that we seek for all rolesQualified to degree level,In Electronics Engineering, or related discipline,Self-motivated and enthusiastic to become familiar with new techniques and tools,Experienced and talented hardware engineer.Experienced in digital electronics design,Experienced in programmable logic device design,Experienced in real-time systemsAwareness of safety-critical development constraints (e.g. IEC62566),Our vision is to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that shaped our history continues into our future. Our multi-year transformation programme aims to turn Rolls-Royce into a high-performing, competitive, resilient and growing company. Join us, and it can be your future vision too.Rolls-Royce are committed to being a respectful, inclusive, and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued, diverse perspectives fuel innovation, and everyone can thrive.You can learn more about our global inclusion strategy at To work for Rolls-Royce Submarines you need to hold a Security Check (SC) clearance without any caveats to that clearance. Rolls-Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if you don’t currently already have this in place. Due to the nature of work the business conducts and the protection of certain assets, you must hold a UK nationality. Any dual nationals will require additional scrutiny and background checks prior to commencing work with RRSL.As part of our selection process, candidates in certain locations may be asked to complete an online assessment, which can include cognitive and behavioural aptitude testing relevant to the role. If required, full instructions for the next steps will be provided. xwzovoh Job CategoryElectrical and ElectronicsPosting Date15 Jan 2026; 00:01Posting End DatePandoLogic. Keywords: Hardware Engineer, Location: Derby, ENG - DE23 8NX

Is it time for a career change?

My client are currently looking to recruit an experienced electrical maintenance engineer to join their site in South Lanarkshire (commutable from Glasgow, Paisley, East Kilbride, Cumbernauld, Livingston & surrounding areas). This maintenance engineer role is based on a pitman shift pattern.

The company is well established with nearly 100 years of manufacturing experience. The organisation offers job security alongside the opportunity for development and progression.

This is the chance to join an impressive site that has received significant investment aimed at continuous improvement and growth over recent years, with the goal of maintaining its position at the forefront of their market.

Maintenance Engineer Responsibilities:

• Undertaking planned preventative maintenance and reactive breakdowns
• Electrical fault finding
• Fault finding on PLC systems
• General electrical / mechanical maintenance and repair of buildings and facilities
• Working closely with the process engineering and quality engineering teams
• Supporting colleagues with project work

Qualifications and Experience:

• A time served apprenticeship
• Experience of maintenance gained in the manufacturing sector
• Experience of fault finding on PLC systems
• Knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics

Fire & Security Engineer

Up to £40,000 DOE + vehicle

We are looking for an experienced Fire & Security Engineer CCTV, Intruder Alarms, Access Control, Fire Safety Systems - for a continually growing and ambitious company in a role that entails the installation, servicing and maintenance of their various security solutions.

Working out of their HO base in Lanarkshire so applicants should ideally reside within a reasonable distance, this role will cover primarily Central Scotland but also further afield as well when required. Applicant must have industry and product related experience in installing, programming and training customers on how to operate their systems.

Applicants will ideally have at least 5 years experience as a Fire & Security Engineer and ideally be familiar with various technologies and manufacturers. Also available with the position is, if you wish, the opportunity to learn about the installation and maintenance of other technology products as well (such as telecoms telephone systems and photocopiers) as the groups different divisions also provides these to their clients as well.

A competitive salary depending on experience is available to the right candidate, and a company vehicle, laptop, mobile, etc is also supplied as standard. Applicants must of course have a full driving licence to be considered for this position.

If you feel that you meet the requirements for this role and would like to apply, then please do so with your CV in Word format via the link provided. Please note that due to application levels and the specific requirements for this position, only the most suitable applicants can normally be contacted for further progression.

Job Title: Senior/Principal Naval Architect

Location: Barrow-in-Furness, Bristol, Portsmouth or Frimley. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Salary: Competitive

What you’ll be doing

• Conducting analysis and evaluations of submarine platforms manoeuvring performances from concept design to in-service support
• Undertaking the development, verification and validation of mathematical manoeuvring models using physical model test data
• Managing the generation of safe manoeuvring envelopes and supporting associated operator guidance
• You will be working with enterprise partners to develop the modelling capability, processes and toolsets for use to support our major programmes
• Working collaboratively with other naval architecture teams, systems teams, Active Vehicle Control system teams and propulsion engineers as well as customers and suppliers to deliver innovative and safe submarine solutions
• Supporting and conducting hydrodynamic sea trials such as depth and heading control, including test form development and post-trial data analysis

Your skills and experiences

Essential:

• Experience in the generation of ship or submarine manoeuvring modelling
• A strong understanding of hydrodynamic principles and methods
• Degree in Naval Architecture, Aeronautical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or equivalent experience

Desirable:

• Hydrodynamic/aerodynamic design and evaluation experience
• Physical testing experience
• Chartered Engineer or working towards/ability to achieve

Benefits

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Vehicle Control team

As a Principal/Senior Naval Architect within the Vehicle Control team, you will be working alongside a team of experts within Naval Architecture and the Whole Boat Design Team in one of the largest and fastest growing Naval Architecture Departments in the UK. You will be working on some of the most complex ship design and build programmes ever undertaken to deliver cutting edge submarines to the Royal Navy and Royal Australian Navy. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 17th March 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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Signavio Specialist Administrator - SAP

Contract duration: 6 month

Location: Yorkshire

Working day: 9am 5.30pm Monday to Friday

Rate: £65- 70p/h inside IR35 (umbrella contractors only)

Job Description Summary

We are seeking a skilled SAP Signavio Administrator to own, manage, and optimise the SAP Signavio Business Process Transformation Suite across the enterprise. This role is responsible for platform administration, security and access control, workspace configuration, SSO management, governance enforcement, and integration support with core SAP systems. You will collaborate with IT security, SAP Basis, business process owners, and transformation teams to ensure a secure, stable, and well-governed Signavio

Services

Platform Administration

• Administer the SAP Signavio Suite (Process Manager, Collaboration Hub, Process Governance, Process Insights, Journey Modeler).

• Manage user accounts, role-based access, groups, and license allocation.

• Maintain workspace configuration including folder structures, naming conventions, and taxonomy.

• Monitor platform health, performance, security, and availability.

• Manage versioning, approvals, and process publication workflows.

• Own platform maintenance including patches, upgrades, and feature enablement.

Security & SSO Management

• Configure and maintain Single Sign-On (SSO) with identity providers (Azure AD, Okta, Ping, etc.).

• Ensure compliance with security, privacy, and audit requirements.

• Enforce access governance rules including Segregation of Duties (SoD).

• Support vulnerability management and identity lifecycle controls.

Integration Support

• Support integrations with SAP S/4HANA, SAP Cloud ALM, SAP Solution Manager, and Process Insights.

• Support data pipelines for Process Insights and Process Intelligence.

• Coordinate with SAP Basis and integration teams to ensure connectivity and data integrity.

Governance & Compliance

• Implement and enforce modelling standards, naming conventions, and governance policies.

• Maintain documentation for configuration, system architecture, security controls, and integrations.

• Monitor content quality, publishing discipline, and version control adherence.

• Support internal audits and compliance initiatives.

User Support & Enablement

• Provide Level 2/3 support for Signavio-related issues.

• Manage user onboarding and offboarding workflows.

• Deliver training sessions and create user guides.

• Track usage and adoption trends and provide optimisation insights.

Continuous Improvement

• Stay informed on SAP Signavio roadmap, releases, and best practices.

• Automate manual administrative workflows where possible.

Collaborate with SAP CoE and business stakeholders to enhance the platform.

Technical Skills:

• Hands-on experience with SAP Signavio Suite administration.

• Experience with workspace management, access control, and configuration.

• Understanding of BPMN 2.0 and governance frameworks.

• Experience with S/4HANA, SAP Cloud ALM, or Solution Manager integrations.

• Strong background in SSO/IDP configuration and authorization models.

• Knowledge of SaaS security, compliance standards, and data governance.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities.

• Ability to work effectively with IT, business, and transformation teams.

• Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to manage workload independently.

Education & Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field.

• 25 years experience in SaaS or SAP administration (Signavio preferred).

Job Title: Control Systems Engineer

Location: Glasgow – Scotstoun – We offer a range of flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Salary: Up to £47,000 (dependent on skills and experience)

What you’ll be doing:

• Develop IPMS Functional Specifications and liaise with the sub system owners to ensure the functional specifications work
• Support stakeholder engagement with internal and external customers
• Review supplier documentation on behalf of IPMS team to develop the functional specifications
• Support configuration management of Platform Management System
• Develop River Class Destroyer Controls & Instrumentation solution
• Support Sub System Leads and support delivery of all aspects of engineering deliverables
• Create & Maintain allocated IPMS Documentation as required by the project
• Identify, manage and mitigate product safety issues across the product/service area

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

• Experience in an Engineering Functional Design discipline
• Experience of working on large, multi-layered projects in a multi-disciplinary, matrix management environment
• Knowledge of the engineering life cycle especially with regard to the achievement of project phase milestones. Understands the relationship between activities in different phases of the engineering lifecycle

Desirable:

• Working knowledge of BAE Systems LCM processes & tools
• Experience of working on Defence projects
• Supervisor Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) experience

Benefits

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Integrated Platform Management team:

The Integrated Platform Management Team are responsible for developing the control system which allows ship service to interact remotely which allows for a reduced crew requirement.

The role is an excellent opportunity to join a fast-paced project, with diverse stakeholders from Europe and North America working closely to deliver complex warships which to suit the future needs of the Royal Canadian Navy.

As the world has evolved, so has the way we work. Our working approach will enable you to have flexibility with your working hours. This could include accruing hours as well as flexibility around start and finish times, ensuring you can balance life at work, on site and life at home.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 23rd February 2026. Interview will take place w/c 2nd March

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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Astute’s Power Team are currently recruiting for a Lead C&I Commissioning Engineer to join the EPCm Contractor on a new build Waste to Energy facility based in Glasgow, Scotland.

The Lead C&I Commissioning Engineer comes with a day rate from £550.00 to £650.00 per day outside of IR35.

Role responsibilities and key skills for the role:

• Lead all Control & Instrumentation (C&I) commissioning activities from late pre-commissioning through cold and hot commissioning phases on a large-scale Energy-from-Waste facility.
• Review and validate loop checks, point-to-point testing, instrument calibration, and I/O verification prior to system energisation.
• Manage and coordinate commissioning of DCS, PLC, SCADA, and field instrumentation systems across key plant areas including boiler island, turbine generator, flue gas treatment (FGT), and balance of plant.
• Develop and execute detailed commissioning procedures, method statements, and test documentation aligned with OEM and EPC requirements.
• Lead functional testing during cold commissioning, ensuring correct interlocks, alarms, permissives, and cause & effect matrices are fully validated.
• Oversee hot commissioning activities including first fire, steam blows, turbine rolling, and grid synchronisation from a controls and instrumentation perspective.
• Troubleshoot control system faults, signal issues, communication errors, and instrumentation performance during live plant conditions.
• Interface closely with mechanical, electrical, and process commissioning teams to ensure integrated system performance and safe energisation sequences.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, permit-to-work systems, and commissioning risk assessments during energised testing phases.
• Support performance testing, emissions monitoring validation, and final plant handover documentation to operations.

Location, day rate and timeframe of the Lead C&I Commissioning Engineer position:

• Glasgow, Scotland
• £550.00 to £650.00 per day outside IR35
• Immediate start date
• 12 months

INDPOW

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

Major IT have partnered with a global player in the FMCG and Food Manufacturing business.

As a business, my client operates across 8 national UK sites covering international food production and supply chain management into 17 countries worldwide.

This is a brand new role to bring inhouse a fully functional IT specialist team to support my clients 3 core sites in Glasgow, Scunthorpe and Burton.

The ideal person will come from a similar IT technical support vertical, ideally with some commercial troubleshooting of 1st or 2nd line level enquiries, with working knowledge of O365, Windows 10 including servers 2016/19 and firewall security exposure.

You will have a proven ability to problem solve and work effectively with the internals teams including close collaboration with the IT manager based at the Burton office.

This is an opportunity to gain wider experience working with core networking systems including routers, switches, WiFi backups and VOIP systems. Additional to this, you will support the technical estate from desktops, laptops, printers, scanners, touchscreens and internal telephone systems.

My client operates a JIRA system to manage the service desk tickets and to ensure requests are responded to within agreed SLAs.

It would also be great to hear from anyone that has core networking exposure of CISCO and DNS / DHCP knowledge.

**Due to the role and location, you will need access to a car and will require someone to be onsite 5 days per week

Benefits:

25 Days Annual Leave + 8 public holidays

Standard Pension Scheme

Ongoing Training & Development

Industry certifications CCNA or Network+

Job Title: Combat Systems Engineer – External Communications

Location: Frimley, Filton, Portsmouth Broad Oak or Weymouth. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Salary: Negotiable depending on experience

What you’ll be doing:

• Capturing and agreeing technical requirements in accordance with company and programme processes
• Reviewing technical solutions against contractual requirements and regulations for compliancy
• Design documentation generated, captured, configured and controlled in accordance with company processes
• Design change requirements and documentation generated, captured, configured and controlled in accordance with company processes
• Captured and agreed input to appropriate Verification Cross-Reference Index (VCRI), Integration, Test, Evaluation and Acceptance Plans (ITEAP) and Qualification Plans
• Understand and interpret the User Needs, Concept of Operations (CONOPS) and Concept of Use (CONUSE) and be able to derive the technical and functional requirements for specific external communications systems
• Ensure design proving evidence is comprehensive, captured within the requirements management tools (IBM DOORS) and has been endorsed by the appropriate level of authority
• Understand the contractual and performance requirements for external communications systems and support the definition and associated acceptance criteria and events through design, build, integration, installation and commissioning LCM process using CADMID
• Understand and support the flow-down of requirements to suppliers and acceptance of their specific deliverables, ensuring it is captured and recorded appropriately
• Provide specialist technical support to shipbuilder installation, integration activities and commissioning activities (included in-service refitting authorities)
• Provide technical support to integrated performance and acceptance activities, including acceptance of equipment from suppliers through to system acceptance by the customer

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

• Knowledge of external (over the air) communications systems in the maritime defence domain and have a comprehensive understanding of how such systems and associated activities interact with the overall platform (knowledge of the whole radio frequency spectrum, Data/Voice Communications and Systems Network Architecture). Platform and ideally sea experience in an operational, build, trials or in-service support environment in order to have gained an understanding of the operational needs and requirements of a Combat System, and to help be credible with the Customer and User
• Have good awareness of Product Safety and SHE
• Good communication skills and be able to interact with stakeholders

Desirable:

• Knowledge of the complete engineering lifecycle with some experience of operating in a number of phases of the Engineering Lifecycle

Benefits:

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The ECS (External Communications Systems) team:

You will be joining a tight knit and diverse team who are always looking to share their knowledge / expertise in this area. Challenges are met as a team, and this is an opportunity to both showcase your ability to engage with stakeholders and your collaborative skills.

This role will have you leading areas such as Requirements Management and Testing & Integration of equipment into wider systems across Submarines. This will give you exposure to a range of suppliers & customers. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 20th February 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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Glasgow

£35,000 - £40,000 + Early Friday Finish + Annual Bonus x2 + Career Progression + In-House/External Training + 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (Floating)

Are you a Mechanical or Electrical Maintenance Engineer, or both, looking for a stable, long-term role within a close-knit and well-established manufacturing business, that offers great work life balance through an early finish Friday and a generous holiday package, achievable progression opportunities into managerial roles, both in-house and external training allowing continual development, and a bonus paid twice a year?

Do you want the opportunity to join a leading manufacturer supplying into the Semiconductor industry, where you’ll be supported, trained, and valued as part of a family-feel business with over 35 years of industry experience?

On offer is the chance to join a reputable, and well-established company who specialise in the manufacture and supply of quartz and thermocouple products for a variety of industries including but not limited to semiconductors, solar, and fiber optics.

In this role you will be responsible for the Maintenance and repair of a variety of Machinery, including but not limited too industrial ovens and furnaces, Lathes, and CNC grinders and millers. This will be a mixture of planned and reactive Maintenance.

This role would suit a Mechanical or Electrical Maintenance Engineer, or similar, looking for a stable role with great benefits, including but not limited too an annual bonus paid twice a year, scalable career progression into managerial roles, internal and external training enabling you to technically progress, and a generous holiday package.

The Role

• Maintenance of a variety of machinery, including ovens, furnaces, and CNC Machinery
• Planned and reactive Maintenance
• Completion of PPM schedules

The Person

• Maintenance Engineer or similar (Mechanical or Electrical)
• Commutable distance to East Kilbride

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Keywords: Engineering, Engineer, Maintenance, Mechanical, Electrical, Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Mechanical Maintenance, Electrical Maintenance, PPM, Benefits, Manufacturing, East Kilbride, Glasgow

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 remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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Business Unit: Technology Operations & Cyber Security (TOCS) Salary range: £40,000 - £50,000 per annum DOELocation: Hybrid - Occasional Travel to a UK Virgin Money Hub when requiredContract type: Permanent - Full time

Our Team

We are seeking a highly skilled Software Asset Management (SAM) Specialist to join our SACM team and drive excellence in software compliance, licensing, and optimisation. This is a critical role for ensuring our software estate is cost-effective, compliant, and aligned with business needs.

You will be responsible for managing and optimising software assets across a diverse vendor and platform landscape, with a strong focus on Microsoft, IBM, Oracle, VMware, Red Hat and Adobe. Snow License Manager experience preferred; ServiceNow SAM Pro knowledge beneficial, as is a deep understanding of software licensing models and compliance frameworks across the enterprise estate.

What you’ll be doing

• Leading the end-to-end Software Asset Management lifecycle, including procurement, deployment, usage tracking, and retirement.
• Maintaining and optimising SAM tooling (Snow License Manager or ServiceNow SAM Pro) and IBM Bigfix\ILMT (desirable).
• Ensuring compliance with software licensing agreements across multiple vendors.
• Analysing software usage data to identify optimisation opportunities and cost savings.
• Collaborating with procurement, finance, relationship managers and IT teams to support audits and vendor negotiations.
• Producing Effective License Positions (ELP’s) across vendors and products.
• Developing and maintaining SAM policies, processes, and documentation.
• Providing expert guidance on licensing models.
• Supporting SAM governance in all environments, including SaaS and Public Cloud platforms.

We need you to have

• Proven experience in a Software Asset Management role.
• Hands-on expertise in a SAM tooling product with Snow License Manager or ServiceNow SAM Pro highly desirable.
• Hands-on expertise in BigFix & ILMT and management of Passport Advantage (PA), to support IBM, highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of software licensing, compliance, and optimisation strategies across the on-prem endpoint, server and enterprise estate, SaaS and Public Cloud.
• In-depth experience with major vendors: Microsoft, IBM, Oracle, VMware, Red Hat & Adobe.
• Excellent analytical, reporting and problem-solving skills (PowerBI desirable).
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication abilities.

It’s a bonus if you have but not essential

• Familiarity with ITAM and CMDB practices.
• ServiceNow experience.
• SAM certification (e.g., CSAM, ITIL, ISO/IEC 19770).
• Experience of working in the Banking & Finance sector

The extras you’ll get:

• 25 days holiday per year, increasing over time to 30. Plus, an option to buy more, giving you even more choice.
• Private medical insurance
• A highly competitive pension to help you build a strong foundation for retirement
• Access to an annual performance-related bonus
• Training and development to help you progress your career
• A great selection of additional benefits through our flexible benefits scheme
• Life assurance to provide peace of mind for you and your loved ones
• Up to 2 days of paid volunteering a year

If we’re lucky to receive a lot of interest, we may close the advert early. Please ensure to submit your applications as soon as possible.

Say hello to Virgin Money

Virgin Money is so much more than just a bank. As part of the?Nationwide group,?together we’re the UK’s first full-service mutual bank serving millions of retail and business customers and all driven by our purpose; Banking but fairer, more rewarding and for the good of society. With us, you’ll be part of an organisation uniquely positioned to make a difference to the lives of customers, communities and broader society and embark on a collaborative, customer obsessed, and fun-filled career journey. Embrace the weekdays, enjoy fantastic perks, and make a meaningful positive difference. Time to discover what it means to be part of the first mutual full-service banking provider.

Be yourself at Virgin Money

At Virgin Money, we celebrate everyone. We have fun, think big, and relentlessly include each other, all in pursuit of our purpose: Banking - but fairer, more rewarding, and for the good of society.We’re committed to creating an inclusive culture where colleagues feel safe and inspired to contribute, speak up and be heard.

As a Disability Confident Leader, we’re committed to removing any obstacles to inclusion. If you need any reasonable adjustments or support making your application, contact our Talent Acquisition team

Please note: If we receive a high volume of eligible applications, we may need to prioritise candidates whose skills and experience most closely align with the role, while still ensuring fair and equitable consideration for all applicants.

DCS Recruitment currently seek an experienced data cabling engineer in Glasgow on behalf of a national communications contractor.

Vacancies: 1

Start Monday 16th February

Working 8 hours Mon-Thurs night shifts

Must have experience in data cable and device installation within a educational environment as well as removals, moves, and changes. CAT6/6a data cabling.

The successful candidates will:

• Hold a valid CSCS/ECS - industry related accreditation is preferred e.g. datacoms, network infrastructure, cabling installer
• Have their own hand/termination tools

You will be asked to provide two relevant work references and right to work ID prior to start.

Call Melanie on (phone number removed) (option 2) or submit your cv to receive a call back.

DCS Recruitment and all associated companies are committed to creating a working environment where diversity is celebrated and everyone is treated fairly, regardless of gender, gender identity, disability, ethnic origin, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital or transgender status, age, or nationality

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias)

East Kilbride | £42,500 per annum | ?? Rotating Shifts | Permanent

We are seeking a proactive Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer with an electrical bias to join our growing engineering team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in driving improvements across a modern, fast-paced distribution facility, ensuring equipment reliability and supporting the development of maintenance systems.

What’s on Offer:

• Salary: £42,500 (£20.24 per hour)

• Rotating AM/PM shifts:

  • Week 1: Mon–Fri, 07:00–15:00
  • Week 2: Mon–Fri, 15:00–23:00

• 1 in 3 Sundays: 07:00–12:00

• 22 days holiday + bank holidays

• Company pension & EAP programme

The Role:

As a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer, you will:

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and continuous improvements across electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems.
• Respond quickly to breakdowns, carrying out effective fault-finding and defect repairs to minimise downtime.
• Support the transition from a reactive maintenance culture to a more proactive approach.
• Maintain and optimise automated machinery, including volume-picking and conveyor systems.
• Engage and manage external contractors, ensuring quality and safety standards are met.
• Assist in the delivery of technical and supply chain projects, contributing to site development and efficiency.

About You:

• Time-served engineer with NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering.
• Strong background in electrical maintenance, with additional mechanical skills (approx. 60/40 split).
• Skilled in working with drives, hydraulics, inverters, and automation systems.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to influence change and drive improvements.
• IT literate, with the ability to utilise software and data to support maintenance strategies.
• Able to pass a DBS check and provide proof of qualifications.

Why Join?

This is more than just a maintenance role – it’s a chance to make a real impact. You’ll be joining a team where your input can directly shape the site’s engineering standards, develop PPM systems, and support ongoing improvements to ensure reliability and efficiency.

Full-Time Remote (with occasional travel within Central Scotland)

An established and growing IT services provider is seeking an experienced Senior IT Support Engineer to join its technical team. This is primarily a remote position, with occasional on-site work required across the Central Belt of Scotland.

This role combines high-level technical support, systems administration, and project delivery. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining, improving, and securing client IT environments while contributing to wider infrastructure and service improvements.

This opportunity would suit an experienced support professional looking to progress into more senior technical responsibilities within a forward-thinking environment.

Key Responsibilities

• End-User Support: Deliver expert-level remote and on-site technical support via telephone and service desk systems. Troubleshoot, investigate, and resolve complex user and infrastructure issues.

• Project Delivery: Lead and contribute to infrastructure projects including server upgrades, workstation deployments, cloud migrations, and network implementations.

• Service Improvement: Develop and implement initiatives to enhance service desk efficiency and overall service delivery.

• Infrastructure & Security Management:

  • Manage and support server environments and hosted solutions
  • Maintain Azure, Exchange Online, and Microsoft 365 environments
  • Administer SharePoint environments
  • Support domain services and Group Policy management
  • Ensure network security, data protection, and compliance standards
  • Support disaster recovery and cloud backup solutions
  • Implement proactive monitoring and automation improvements

• Endpoint & Device Management: Manage MDM platforms (including Microsoft Intune), endpoint security solutions, and mobile devices.

• Networking: Support routers, switches, VLANs, WAN/LAN, VPN, DHCP, DNS, and WiFi infrastructure.

• Telephony: Support and manage cloud-based VoIP systems.

• Documentation: Maintain accurate and detailed technical documentation for systems and processes.

Skills & Experience Required

• Excellent interpersonal and customer engagement skills, with the ability to communicate technical concepts clearly
• Advanced troubleshooting expertise across Windows 10/11 and macOS platforms
• In-depth experience with Active Directory, Group Policy, Microsoft 365, Azure, and Azure AD Connect
• Proven background supporting server infrastructure and virtualised environments
• Working knowledge of PowerShell and scripting for automation and administration
• Hands-on experience with Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) and security tooling
• Demonstrated experience managing SharePoint environments and delivering Microsoft cloud migrations
• Familiarity with Mobile Device Management (MDM) platforms, including Microsoft Intune
• Experience leading and contributing to technical projects both independently and collaboratively
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail
• Understanding of cloud backup platforms and disaster recovery planning
• Comfortable working autonomously and performing effectively in a fast-paced service desk setting
• Full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle

Leading designers and manufacturers of large robots and manipulators for a range of leading international brands immediately seeking a Controls Engineer to join team

Control Systems Engineer

£50,000 - £65,000 + c10% Profit Share + Pension + Share Scheme + 32 Days Holiday

East Glasgow

Ref: 24173

Control Systems Engineer - The Role:

• Design & development of control systems for new & existing products
• Configure, program & troubleshoot PLCs (Siemens / Rockwell / Allen Bradley), HMIs & other control components to meet customer requirements
• Collaborate with other engineers across cross-functional teams to ensure control systems are integrated with other subsystems
• Testing & verification to ensure systems meet performance & safety requirements
• Develop & maintain documentation including specifications, schematics & manuals
• Provide technical support & troubleshooting for control systems
• Travel to customer sites worldwide for installation & services typically 10 weeks per year

Control Sytems Engineer - The Person:

• HND/Bachelor s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering or relevant field
• Prior experience in control system design & implementation
• Knowledge of control theory, control algorithms & feedback systems
• PLC programming & HMI design experience ideally Siemens TIA Portal / Rockwell / Allen Bradley Studio 5000
• Be familiar with functional safety & regulations ISO 13849
• Willing to travel (up to 10 weeks per year) & directly deal with customers
• Electrical CAD software (EPlan) knowledge is beneficial
• An understanding of analogue electrical circuits & components would be an advantage
• Would be beneficial to have experience of Hydraulic systems & components

Located in the Glasgow area easily commutable from Hamilton, Paisley, East Kilbride, Livingstone, Motherwell and Cumbernauld.

For further information call John Anderson

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-Network Engineer
-Permanent
-Glasgow/Hybrid -Salary to £45,000 per annum + excellent benefits package inc company equity

Fantastic new opportunity to the market to join our Glasgow-based technology services client. The business is now recruiting for a seasoned Network Engineer, as they continue to grow their tech team from their state-of-the-art tech hub in Glasgow.

Our client is a true Scottish success story, who support some impressive clients globally and have just raised significant funding to embark on the next phase of their journey. They have enjoyed continued growth, year on year, since they were founded and now feature on the London Stock Exchange, with over 100 staff members globally.

This is an exciting time for an experienced Network Engineer to join the business, with the opportunity to complete a diverse range of projects within the organisation.

You will be part of a highly technical team, managing the global networks and will assist with the technical delivery of all services across the network.

Working with the network and infrastructure teams to ensure client up time and liaising with internal/external customers to understand technical requirements through to resolution will be central to the role. There will be further responsibility to investigate and diagnose network-related incidents and analyse / upgrade network resources where required, including router/switching upgrades.

Skills/Experience Required

• Extensive technical background with Cisco routing and switching technologies.
• Strong understanding of the technologies and challenges in data centre environments.
• Broad understanding of Juniper network environments (EX/QFX Switching, SRX Firewalls) - JNCIP preferred.
• Strong understanding of Juniper SRX security appliances.
• Analyse and upgrade network resources - router/switch/uplink upgrades.
• Deployment and maintenance for the trading, WAN and public network infrastructure.
• Maintenance of network uptime.
• Responding to customer queries and adhering to contracted SLAs.
• Financial Services experience is beneficial.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management.

Nice to Haves

• Experience of network design in large data centres.
• Experience with Arista low latency switching environments.
• understanding of VXLAN/EVPN deployment and management.
• Network Automation/Programming using Python and/or other scripting languages.
• Thorough understanding of Linux and Windows Server OS.

If you are keen to find out further detail around this opportunity, please forward an updated CV to

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Infrastructure Engineer 6 month contract London/Remote Inside IR35

My client, a global legal organisation, is seeking an Infrastructure Engineer to join a newly established IT Workplace Server team. The role will be primarily focused on BAU server support, alongside involvement in key projects requiring server expertise, including on-premises to cloud migrations.

You will be responsible for responding to 3rd line requests that come through during the day and ensure handover to the following team once your shift is complete.

Required experience from the Infrastructure Engineer:

• Working Hours: Friday Monday 12-hour shifts 4 days per week
• Must have strong experience with Windows Server (2019/2022)
• Must have hands-on experience with VMware vSphere.
• Solid in-depth knowledge of GPO, DNS, and DHCP.
• Must have experience with Dell computer and storage hardware.
• Working knowledge of UPS and PDU systems.
• An understanding of LAN / WAN technologies.
• Experience supporting enterprise server and storage environments.
• Exposure to Azure Cloud and/or VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF)
• Working knowledge of security protocols and best practices.
• Scripting skills (PowerShell) are desirable but not essential

Responsibilities of the Infrastructure Engineer:

• Support and maintain Windows Server environments (up to 2019 / 2022)
• Manage and support VMware vSphere 8 virtualised infrastructure.
• Monitor, administer, and maintain servers within server and communications rooms.
• Manage Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, and DHCP.
• Participate in infrastructure upgrades, migrations, and lifecycle management.
• Creating and maintaining procedural documentation.

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

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Network Engineer 6-month contract Remote

My High-profile Legal Customer is looking for a Network Engineer to focus on maintenance, support, and monitoring. They are seeking an experienced professional to backfill their team as they focus on long-term project work. This role is for a Network Engineer that thrives in a BAU environment and has a strong background in network operations.

As a Network Engineer, you will be responsible for the day-to-day maintenance, monitoring, and support of the network infrastructure. You ll work with a range of technologies, ensuring the network remains secure, stable, and highly available. This role is critical in keeping the business running smoothly while the project teams drive forward strategic initiatives.

The working hours for this role are: Friday to Monday 12 hour shifts 4 days per week

Network Engineer Key Responsibilities:

• Switching & Routing Support and mjanage Cisco switching (Nexus 3k & 9k), Aruba, MPLS networks, and VPNs.
• Network Maintenance & Support Ensure the smooth operation of LAN, WAN, and VPN networks.
• Network Monitoring & Troubleshooting Utilize SolarWinds NPM & NTA, Cisco Prime, and other tools to proactively identify and resolve issues.
• Incident & Problem Management Respond to network-related incidents, analyse root causes, and implement solutions.
• Firewall & Security Management Work with Fortinet, Palo Alto (Panorama), and Cisco firewalls to maintain security posture.
• Change Management Follow best practices to implement network changes safely and efficiently.

Network Engineer Skills & Experience:

• Hands-on experience with Cisco networking (routing & switching), firewalls, and WAN technologies.
• Experience with network monitoring tools like SolarWinds NPM/NTA and Cisco Prime.
• Knowledge of Fortinet, Aruba, HPE, Palo Alto (Panorama), and Cisco Nexus.
• Understanding of MPLS, VPNs, LAN/WAN, and security best practices.
• Familiarity with ITIL processes and change management is beneficial.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to work independently in a BAU environment.
• Law firm industry experience
• Any Project experience would be an advantage
• Any experience working with SD-Wan products would be useful
• Working for large global organisations.
• Potential Out of hour work on a rota basis

This Network Engineer role will be remote with potential ad hoc travel to various sites around the UK.

Please note: You are required to go through background checks in order to start this role. This could take up to 4 weeks including reference, qualifications right to work and DBS

If you are interested in the Vulnerability Analyst role, apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or reach out to Phoebe Thompson via the VIQU IT website.

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