Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer FM Service Provider - High-Profile Building Chilton up to £38,000 + Package

An exciting opportunity to join an established FM service provider based in Chilton, Oxfordshirehas arisen! CBW Staffing Solutions is currently recruiting a multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer based in a high-profile building in Chilton. He or she will be required to carry out planned and reactive maintenance across this static site.

The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of Facilities Maintenance and have a proven track record in building maintenance. In return, the company is offering a competitive salary of up to £38,000, overtime, further training and a potential route into further career progression.

In return, my client is offering a very competitive package including:

• A basic salary of up to £38,000
• Callout 1 in 4 - £149 Per Week
• Plenty of overtime
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Company Pension Scheme
• Excellent career progression opportunities

Hours of work

• Monday- Friday 08:00-17:00

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Lighting (Small installation, Fault-finding, Lamping, etc)
• Emergency lighting tests
• Control Panels
• Changing Ballast
• BMS System - Monitor (i.e. Hot & cold)
• Carry out all aspects of M&E/Fabric maintenance
• Maintain and update Log books
• Plumbing - Unblocking toilets
• Pumps, motors
• Compliance and logbooks
• Undertake all allocated tasks and perform them in a timely and professional manner.
• Be proactive in identifying and reporting faults with building services equipment and take steps to resolve them.
• Be proactive to ensure all H&S issues are reported/escalated as required.
• Maintain informal communications with Client staff members related to service levels and issues.
• Report service affecting issued to the site management team for formal communication with the client.
• Remain flexible with regard to site attendance and tasks undertaken within personal competency.
• Be fully aware of relevant Health and Safety and general legislative matters.
• Escort specialist subcontractors

Requirements

• Electrically or mechanically qualified - City & Guilds Level 2
• Must be able to provide copies of your trade certificates
• A proven track record in commercial building maintenance
• Multi-skilled
• Good communication skills
• Client Facing

Please send your CV to Archie Reed of CBW Staffing Solutions to avoid missing out on the role !

£43,664 to £47,760 (Discretionary range to £49,607) Inclusive of annual allowance

Harwell, Oxfordshire

Based onsite / Hybrid working available minimum 3 days onsite per week

Full time

Reference: 11828

About Us

Diamond Light Source is the UKs national synchrotron; a huge scientific facility designed to produce very intense beams of X-rays, infrared and ultraviolet light. Our scientists use the light to study a vast range of subject matter, from new medicines and treatments for disease to innovative engineering and cutting-edge technology.

Now is an exciting time to join Diamond as we are currently undertaking a major upgrade project called Diamond-II, which will combine new accelerators with new and upgraded beamlines. This will continue to build-on Diamonds world-class position, and enable us to continue to deliver brilliant science, tackling some of the most challenging scientific questions of the 21st century.

About the Role

We now have an opportunity for an Electrical Design Engineer to join our Engineering team to provide electrical engineering design support to the technical systems of the Diamond facility.

The Engineering team plays a key role in the design, development and construction ofthe equipment required to enable X-ray production for Scientific research.

Responsibilities will include:

Assisting and producing electrical designs for a variety of projects including Motor Controls, Vacuum control systems, Electrical rack and panel design, Low Voltage distribution systems & Rely and Interlock logic.

Developing CAD schematics, hook-ups, and other electrical design documentation.

Assisting in and carrying out procurement of equipment through commercial suppliers.

Maintaining and updating engineering drawings and documentation on projects.

Design in line with the British, European International and company standards.

Liaising with system owners to gain experience in technologies such as programmable logic controllers, motion controls, distributed I/O, instrumentation, and pneumatic controls.

• Contributing to hazard analysis and risk assessment exercises.

About You

You will have a background in an Electrical Engineering discipline, with at least a Level 3 Qualification and recognised Apprenticeship, or HNC or above in a relevant discipline.

You will be passionate about a career in electrical engineering with some experience of design, manufacture, assembly, testing and commissioning of Electrical systems. You will also demonstrate basic understanding of control systems and electrical designs methodology, with working knowledge of a CAD system.

You will also have experience in:

• Producing working designs e.g. electrical diagrams, parts lists, and general assembly drawings.
• Electrical engineering fundamentals.
• Essential health and safety context.

You will demonstrate design understanding in at least one of the following areas:

• Electrical Rack build & design.
• Motor control systems driving Stepper, Servo or DC motors.
• Vacuum control systems.
• Low Voltage distribution systems.
• Relay and interlock logic.

Benefits

Diamond offers an exceptional benefits package to support staff in achieving a positive work/life balance. This includes 26 days annual leave plus Christmas closure, public holidays, 2 annual volunteering days and flexible working hours. We also offer an excellent defined benefit pension scheme. Staff also have access to a range of amenities on site including a nursery, cafes, a restaurant and sports and leisure facilities. A relocation allowance may also be available where applicable.

This role qualifies for a non-pensionable allowance of £2,250 per annum.

As standard this role offers a hybrid working arrangement with a minimum of 3 days working onsite per week.

To Apply

Please use the online application process to apply and tell us why you believe you are suitable for this role.

The closing date for applications is 29th March.

At Valeo Foods UK we bring together a family of much-loved UK food brands supported by the scale and ambition of a global investment partner. From Kettles bold crunch to Rowses natural sweetness, through to Matthew Walker and Barratt Sweets, our portfolio blends heritage, craft and category-leading innovation.

Alongside our branded portfolio, we are also one of the UKs largest suppliers of private label products, partnering with major retailers to deliver quality and category expertise that meets the needs of millions of households every week.

As a business, were on a journey of transformation. Were strengthening our operations, driving quality and investing in our people. Its an exciting, fast-moving environment where heritage meets new thinking, and where every colleague contributes to shaping the future of food across the UK.

Join us and play your part in building the next chapter of some of Britains most loved brands.

Job Description

Position:MultiSkilled Engineer (Electrically biased)

Type:Full-time, Day shifts (2s and 3s) 6am till 6pm

We are looking for a skilled Multi-Skilled Engineer with a strong electrical bias to join the engineering team at the Rowse Honey manufacturing site.
This role would suit an engineer experienced in maintaining and fault-finding packaging machinery within a manufacturing environment, with the ability to apply both electrical expertise and solid mechanical knowledge. While FMCG experience is not essential, you will be working in a fast-paced FMCG operation, supporting the reliability and continuous improvement of high-speed packaging lines in a food manufacturing setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Bee the Fixer:Conduct regular maintenance and repairs on our buzzing machinery, keeping everything in tip-top shape.
• Bee the Troubleshooter:Diagnose and squash mechanical and electrical issues faster than a bee can flap its wings.
• Bee the Innovator:Assist in the installation of new machines and upgrades, bringing fresh ideas to our hive.
• Bee Safe:Adhere to all health and safety regulations because happy bees are safe bees.
• Bee a Team Player:Work collaboratively to find ways to make our production process as smooth as honey.

Responsibilities will include:

To work as part of the engineering team to provide effective and efficient mechanical and electrical support throughout the factory. Tasks will involve reactive support in the factory; continuous improvement projects planned though the maintenance system and planned maintenance tasks. The role will be working with a wide range of complex automated cooking processes and packaging equipment.

• Provide a proactive response to maintenance, continuous improvement tasks and reactive breakdowns on site;
• Accurate recording of all work activities;
• Completion of RCAs as required;
• Escalation of any further works required;
• Identification of CI projects for repetitive problems.

Qualifications

• Relevant engineering qualification
• Able to prove competency in all forms of isolation, electrical safety and safe panel entry
• PC Literate (thereby able to use computer-based maintenance systems)
• Flexibility
• Health and Safety driven
• Able to strip machines in full and reassemble them, as well as completing machine size change procedures and their adjustments

Additional Information

What we offer you in return

• 20% shift allowance
• Excellent Career Opportunities
• Matched pension scheme up to 10%
• Death in service
• Cycle to work scheme
• Retailer discount platform
• Staff discount
• And plenty more!

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

EUD Field Engineer (End User Devices)

Location: Field based to sites across Hampshire or Oxfordshire
Rate: £250 per day (Inside IR35)
Contract: 6 months initially, likely extension
Additional: Vehicle and fuel card provided for site visits

The Organisation

Our client is a UK policing organisation, delivering critical ICT services that directly support frontline and operational policing. Reliability, professionalism and security are essential in everything they do.

The Role

This is a field-based End User Devices (EUD) role providing hands-on installation, maintenance and support of ICT and voice devices across a wide geographic area. You will be a visible, customer-facing presence, ensuring officers and staff have the equipment they need to work effectively.

The role requires regular travel to Hampshire or Oxfordshire-based sites, Monday to Friday, and would suit an engineer who is comfortable working independently in live operational environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure and support end user devices including laptops, mobiles and hardware peripherals
• Diagnose and repair hardware and connectivity issues on site
• Set up and support Windows 10 devices, including user connectivity and authentication
• Work with Azure AD, SCCM and voice communications platforms
• Respond to service tickets and incidents, meeting agreed SLAs
• Liaise confidently with end users and third-party suppliers
• Maintain accurate records of work undertaken

Skills and Experience

• At least 2 years’ experience in a field-based IT support or engineering role
• 4+ years’ experience installing, repairing and supporting IT equipment and network connectivity
• Strong hands-on knowledge of end user device hardware and peripherals
• Practical experience with Windows 10, Azure AD, SCCM and voice comms
• Experience working to SLAs in a service-led environment
• Clear, professional communication skills

Location & Travel

• You must be based in or near Hampshire or Oxfordshire
• Willingness to undertake frequent travel to local sites is essential
• Full, clean UK driving licence required
• Vehicle provided for site visits (hire vehicle available for non-commutable journeys)

Security & Eligibility

• Current NPPV3, SC or DV clearance is highly desirable
• Eligibility for NPPV3 is essential

To be eligible, you must:

• Be a Full time UK resident with the right to work in the UK (no visa sponsorship)
• Have lived and worked in the UK continuously for the past 5 years, without extended periods overseas

Fire and Security Engineer - Bristol - £32,000- £45,000 Per Annum

Fire and Security Engineer Package Overview:

• £32,000 - £45,000 Basic Salary + Overtime (Negotiable depending on experience)
• Full-Time, Permanent
• Monday to Friday Hours
• Area Covered: Bristol & the Surrounding Areas (SW)

Company Overview - Fire and Security Engineer

Our Client are currently looking for a Fire and Security Engineer to join their highly valued team on a full-time, permanent basis.

With many years’ experience in the industry, they’re entering another period of growth and are looking to expand their team due to customer demand.

Fire and Security Engineer Role and Responsibilities:

• Installation, Service, Repair, Fault-finding & Maintenance of Fire Alarms, Intruder Alarms, CCTV & Access Control Systems
• Field based role, covering a number of sites
• Working on a range of brands of manufacturer
• Take responsibility for the overall quality of the work delivered
• Carry out effective communication with customers at all times
• Ensure tasks are completed efficiently
• Providing support to team members where required

Fire and Security Engineer Skills and Experience Required:

• A full UK driving licence or equivalent (Essential)
• A drive and enthusiasm to grab hold of opportunities
• Ideally you will have at least 3 years’ experience working within the Fire and Security Sector
• Considering applicants with all or single discipline providing you are willing to train
• Knowledge of a range of manufacturers
• Desirable qualifications include: IPAF, CSCS/ ECS, FIA and/or City & Guilds
• A positive attitude and the ability to self-motivate is a must

Benefits of this Fire and Security Engineer position include:

• Competitive basic salary of up to £45,000 per annum (Negotiable depending on experience)
• Company vehicle & fuel card
• Plenty of overtime available if wanted
• Opportunity to earn more money via the on-call rota
• Annual leave provided
• Pension scheme
• On-going training opportunities
• Travel Pay

DON’T MISS OUT ON THIS GREAT OPPORTUNITY - APPLY NOW

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Please note that if you have not been contacted within 7 days, your application for this position has been unsuccessful.

An innovative global engineering company is looking for a Field Service Engineer to support the installation, commissioning and ongoing service of advanced high-speed printing and converting equipment. Please note that this position involves Extensive UK & international travel.

This is an exciting, customer-facing role for a technically strong engineer who enjoys travel, problem-solving and working on complex machinery in real-world production environments. Whilst the organisation are based on the south coast, successful candidates can be based anywhere in the UK.

The Role:

You will deliver high-quality field service support for sophisticated machinery, working directly with customers to ensure maximum equipment performance and uptime.

Key responsibilities include:

• Diagnosing and resolving planned and unplanned maintenance issues
• Installing and commissioning advanced flexographic and digital presses
• Carrying out scheduled servicing and machine inspections
• Supporting machine testing and acceptance activities
• Identifying opportunities for spare parts, upgrades and service contracts
• Contributing to improvements in service processes and documentation

What Were Looking For:

• HNC, Degree or equivalent experience in electrical or mechanical engineering
• At least 3 years experience in a technical engineering role
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and customer-facing ability
• Self-motivated, reliable and able to work independently in the field
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel extensively in the UK and overseas

Why Apply?

Youll be joining a specialist engineering organisation working with cutting-edge equipment, offering strong technical development, international exposure and the chance to make a real impact on customer performance and satisfaction.

In addition to a competitive salary and all expenses covered, this position offers paid overtime, car allowance, 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays), company pension scheme, and life insurance.

FPGA Engineer
Hybrid | Engineering & Software Development | Full-time | Oxford
Salary: Up to £70,000

We are seeking a talented FPGA Engineer to join a pioneering quantum technology company in Oxford. Youll help bring cutting-edge atom-based quantum devices from the lab to real-world applications.

What Youll Do:

• Design, implement, and test FPGA systems and real-time DSP algorithms
• Develop high-speed interfaces to hardware peripherals (ADC, DAC, DDS, PLL).
• Debug complex embedded systems combining hardware, firmware, and software.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver next-generation quantum technologies.

What Were Looking For:

• Strong experience in FPGA programming (VHDL/Verilog/SystemVerilog) and DSP implementation.
• Knowledge of digital and RF hardware, with hands-on experience in embedded systems.
• Experience with standard hardware interfaces (I2C, SPI, UART) and hardware product development.
• Desirable: Xilinx Zynq/RFSoC, RF test equipment, PCB design, C/C++ or Python for embedded systems.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary up to £70,000
• Hybrid working (up to 2 days from home)
• Unlimited PTO, healthcare, pension, cycle-to-work & tech schemes
• Incentive Stock Option Plan

Diversity & Inclusion:
We encourage applications from all backgrounds. Even if you dont meet every requirement, wed love to hear from you!

Location: Carterton, Oxfordshire (OX18 3ER)
Site-based role with travel to residential and commercial client sites within a 30-mile radius

Salary: £27,000 £33,000 per annum (dependent on experience and progression)

Hours: Full Time Monday to Friday - 8 am to 5 pm (overtime available depending on work requirements)

Join a growing team in the exciting field of gate automation! This is a practical, hands-on role ideal for someone motivated to start a career in engineering and automation.

Our client specialises in the manufacture of premium aluminium gates and the installation of residential and commercial automation. They design, build, install and maintain electric gates, entry systems, bollards, barriers and other automation products. They pride themselves on the quality of their work and the satisfaction of their customers.

What s in it for you

• 21 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Full on-the-job training from experienced engineers
• Mentoring and skills development in gate automation systems
• Hands-on exposure to electrical wiring, motors, control equipment, and safety devices
• Training in relevant industry standards and safe working practices
• Clear progression pathway to Junior Engineer and Engineer roles
• PPE, tools, and equipment provided
• Long-term career development in a supportive, team-oriented environment

No previous experience in automation is required just enthusiasm, a willingness to learn, and a practical mindset.

What we re looking for

• A practical, reliable, and hardworking individual
• Willingness to carry out physical, outdoor work in varying conditions
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Logical thinker with a problem-solving mindset
• Technically minded with an interest in engineering or automation
• Full UK driving licence (Essential)
• Right to work in the UK

The role

Key Responsibilities

Technical & Automation Support

• Assisting with the installation and commissioning of automated gate systems
• Wiring and configuring motors, safety devices, and accessories
• Running, labelling, and terminating cables
• Supporting engineers with testing, fault-finding, and handovers

Installation & Site Work

• Assisting with trenching, digging, and groundwork
• Fitting posts, hanging gates, and installing automation equipment
• Basic metalwork, including cutting, grinding, and polishing
• Making good ground surfaces such as gravel, tarmac, and paving

What s Next?

Ready to start your career in gate automation? Click APPLY now we can t wait to welcome you to the team!

You will have the freedom to break processes apart, troubleshoot deeply, and make meaningful improvements in real-world rail technology. Youll be at the intersection of field deployment, software, electronics, and R&D, helping to ensure complex sensing and data-capture systems perform flawlessly on rail vehicles and infrastructure. This position offers the chance to influence product development, work with bespoke software, and engage with cutting-edge sensor technology.

This company operates at the forefront of rail technology and geophysics, offering excellent development opportunities and broad exposure to cutting-edge systems. Youll work within a dynamic team and be deployed as part of a supported group, ensuring help is always available when challenges arise.

You will prepare, configure, and test survey and sensing systems, support R&D testing and product development, run Factory Acceptance Testing, and install and commission systems on rail vehicles and platforms. Youll troubleshoot both in the office and on site, debug software and occasionally hardware issues, configure bespoke software to support teams, and improve system reliability and usability for deployment.

The technology youll work with includes radar and sensor platforms, custom-built hardware and software, serial communications, and bespoke data-capture systems. The role is mostly office-based, with occasional UK site visits and infrequent longer trips, including limited international travel.

Were looking for someone with a hands-on technical background, experience installing or supporting equipment on site, and comfort working across electronics, mechanical systems, and software. Strong troubleshooting and fault-finding skills, along with a practical mindset for diagnosing why systems arent behaving as expected, are essential. Suitable backgrounds include field engineers, electronics or systems technicians, theatre or stage technicians, and geophysics or data-collection professionals looking to be more inhouse R&D base.

Useful technical skills include basic knowledge of serial protocols, connecting and configuring multiple devices, signal awareness, fault-finding, identifying faulty cables or hardware issues, and using test equipment such as multimeters, basic oscilloscopes, and debugging software or system-level issues.

Requirements for this role:

• Experience in troubleshooting electronic devices.
• Confident debugging software systems.
• Hands-on experience in fixing, installing and fault-finding.
• Experience supporting Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT).

Job Title - Field Service Engineer

Location - Covering Witney, Oxfordshire and Surrounding areas.

Salary: £30,000 - £37,000 (40 Hours) or £36,000 - £42,500 (45 Hours)

Shift:Monday to Friday - 40 Hour or 45 Hour Week available

Job Role:

I’m working with a market-leading materials handling business that’s looking to add an experienced Field Service Engineer to its growing team. This role involves servicing, maintaining and repairing forklift trucks and a range of MHE across customer sites within your local area.

As a Field Service Engineer, you’ll be responsible for fault finding, diagnostics, planned maintenance and breakdown repairs, with the autonomy to organise your own workload and diary. You’ll be fully supported by a strong technical back-office team and benefit from ongoing manufacturer training and development, ensuring you stay up to date with the latest equipment and technologies.

Sector - Field Service Maintenance

Non-Negotiable Requirements of Field Service Engineer:

• Must have hands on Servicing or Maintenance Experience

Essential requirements of Field Service Engineer:

• Maintenance experience of Forklift Trucks or Mobile Plant Machinery or HGV’s or industrial Vehicles.
• Have hands-on experience in the following disciplines: Electrical, Mechanical and Hydraulics.
• Recognised Engineering Qualification.
• Full UK Driving License

Desirable Requirements of Field Service Engineer:

• Previously have worked as a Field Service Engineer.
• Minimum Level 3 Qualification in Engineering.

The Field Service Engineer will benefit from:

• Full Training and Induction Scheme
• Company van & fuel card.
• Regular overtime available with Door to Door pay.
• Company Pension Scheme
• Tools provided

If you are interested in this role and feel that you have the right skills, then please click apply at the bottom of this advert.

For further details contact Matthew Lye at Pioneer Selection

As a registered candidate with Pioneer Selection Ltd, you automatically become eligible for our referral scheme.

You will receive £250 for every candidate we place in permanent employment who has been recommended by you. Terms and Conditions apply please see our website for further details

Job Title: Senior Software Engineer

Location: Oxfordshire

Salary: up to £80,000

This is a rare opportunity for a software engineer to join a truly ground-breaking, high-precision manufacturing company. Youll be working at the intersection of software and hardware, helping to build cutting-edge technologies that are supplied worldwide.

If you enjoy working on advanced industrial machines and being surrounded by some of the best engineers in the UK, this role could be a perfect fit.

The Role

This is a significant key hire for the business, where you will lead hands on desktop software development that interfaces directly with hardware on high-tech machines.

Youll work with serial protocols to connect sensors, lasers, and motion stages, gaining exposure to multiple technologies, languages, protocols, and hardware platforms.

This role offers the chance to build a highly valuable skill set while working at the intersection of software and cutting-edge engineering

Requirements

Strong background of software development in C#/.NET

Expertise in mulithreaded desktop development, including Windows UI, WPF, and MVVM architecture

Confidence working with communication protocols and wireless interfaces, including integration with PLCs

Experience in high-tech machine industries such as semiconductor, robotics, laser systems, or photonics

If this role is of interest, please apply below.

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Based onsite / Hybrid working available minimum 3 days onsite per week

About Us

Diamond Light Source is one of the worlds most advanced scientific facilities. Were home to the UKs synchrotron light source a giant microscope producing beams of light 10 billion times brighter than the sun. Probing the structure and composition of matter, our work drives innovation in everything from vaccines to nanotech.

At Diamond we are currently undertaking a major upgrade of the facility, known as Diamond-II. Diamond-II will combine a new machine and new beamlines with a comprehensive series of upgrades to optics, detectors, sample environments, sample delivery capabilities and computing, which will ultimately generate an even more brilliant light source at a higher energy.

About the Role

We now have an opportunity for a Radio Frequency Engineer or Senior RF Engineer to support the RF Group with a high level of expertise in the design, development, operation and maintenance of RF high and low power systems.

You will contribute to the overall work of the RF Group with responsibility for certain aspects of the RF systems including:

• Development of new RF equipment and carry out assembly and test.
• Management and inventory control of the RF laboratory, RF test equipment operation and calibration.
• Project management of small R&D projects for new products/systems.
• To undertake study and development projects for future upgrades including amplifier upgrades, electronics upgrades, waveguides and coaxial transmission lines, high power circulators/loads and supervision equipment.
• To carry out inspection, acceptance testing, installation and maintenance of high-power RF equipment.
• Liaison with other groups such as Diagnostics, Accelerator Physics and the Operations team in diagnosis and repair or new systems development and installation.
• Contribute to ensuring safe working practices are being followed.
• To take part setting up and preparing for beam operation and beam-off periods, RF and general operation shifts.

Applicants will be considered at either Radio Frequency Engineer or SeniorRadio FrequencyEngineer level, depending on the strength of your skills, experience and qualifications.

About You

You should hold a degree inrelevant discipline (e.g. RF or Electronics Engineering) or demonstrate equivalent experience.

As well as experience in the following areas:

• Design, production and testing of RF circuits
• Supervision of procurement contracts.
• High-power RF measurement and data analysis
• Hands-on experience in RF transmission lines such as waveguides and high-power coaxial assembly.

Any knowledge / experience within the following areas will also be beneficial:

• High power solid-state and/or IOT amplifiers.
• Particle accelerator RF systems.
• Electrical and electronic fault finding in complex systems.

You will display a willingness to take on a variety of tasks and a desire to learn and face new challenges, and you will demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills to communicate with a range of colleagues.

Benefits

Diamond offers an exceptional benefits package to support staff in achieving a positive work/life balance. This includes 26 days annual leave plus Christmas closure, public holidays, 2 annual volunteering days and flexible working hours. We also offer an excellent defined benefit pension scheme. Staff also have access to a range of amenities on site including a nursery, cafes, a restaurant and sports and leisure facilities. A relocation allowance may also be available where applicable.

As standard this role offers a hybrid working arrangement with a minimum of 3 days working onsite per week.

To Apply

Please use the online application process to apply and tell us which role you are applying for and why you believe you are suitable.

The initial closing date for applications is 15th March 2026, however, applications will be reviewed and interviewed on an ongoing basis until this vacancy is filled.

Location: Oxfordshire
Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience)

We are working with an innovative space technology company based in Oxford who are developing advanced in-orbit systems to support next-generation space missions.

As part of continued programme growth, they are looking to appoint a Flight Software Engineer to develop embedded flight software and firmware supporting upcoming missions. This is a critical role focused on delivering reliable, mission-ready software that performs essential functions in orbit.

This opportunity would suit someone who thrives in a hands-on engineering environment and enjoys taking software from architecture through to validation and deployment on real hardware.

The Role

You will be responsible for developing embedded flight software and firmware across the full product lifecycle — from early architecture and design through to testing and mission support.

Key responsibilities include:

Developing critical embedded flight software

Architecting, planning, and implementing firmware and software solutions aligned with mission CONOPS

Implementing and testing software to ensure compliance with system requirements

Supporting overall system design decisions from a flight software perspective

Leading software tasks within Hardware-in-the-Loop (HITL) testing campaigns

Supporting internal software tool development for mission analysis and testing

Producing clear documentation covering structure and functionality of flight software

Interfacing directly with customers (government and commercial)

Managing software tasks and coordinating with contractors and suppliers

What They’re Looking For

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Software, Aerospace Engineering (or similar) with 4+ years of experience
OR
Master’s degree with 3+ years of experience

Demonstrated experience in embedded flight software development, including:

Bare-metal C programming

Development on ARM Cortex processors

Experience with RTOS or Embedded Linux

Low-level driver development (SPI, UART, I2C, CAN, etc.)

Hardware integration including actuators and sensors

Hardware-in-the-Loop development and testing

Experience working in multidisciplinary engineering teams

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Desirable Experience

Experience leading or mentoring software engineers

Experience writing software for radiation environments

Background in startup or agile development environments

Experience with MATLAB, Python, Linux

Familiarity with Git, Jira, Confluence

Knowledge of spacecraft command and telemetry systems

Cyber Business

Our Cyber business unit is at the forefront of pioneering advanced cryptographic and key management solutions, facilitating the confidential exchange of vital information for customers operating at both tactical and strategic echelons. Join our team and participate in the innovation that ensures the highest security and trust worldwide.

Job Description

The Chief Engineer is a highly experienced engineer with in-depth experience of the full project lifecycle and the associated governance requirements. The Chief Engineer provides oversight for multiple large, complex and multi-disciplinary projects, within Ultra Cyber, ranging from tens of k to several m. Responsibilities include assurance of project adherence to both functional and non-functional requirements (e.g. safety, conformance, quality), and oversight to ensure high quality design that is developed in accordance with the required security aspects.

Key Responsibilities

Business Development:

• Maintain visibility of upcoming bids and opportunities
• Work with BD to build proposal and costings
• Review technical proposals for deliverability
• Contribute towards the alignment of Ultra Cyber Business Strategy, the underpinning Technical Strategy and the engineering plan to deliver it, articulating the shared understanding of the constraints

Technical Governance of Bids:

• At bid stage, agree an appropriate engineering design process for a proposed project and ensure that it is appropriately documented, consulting with the relevant Heads of Discipline
• Ensure compliance with relevant and contractual, international, national and local regulations/legislation is considered when bidding
• Support BD gate review process to ensure all engineering considerations, risks, and opportunities have been considered.
• Assure estimates for bids, providing sign-off against deliverability

Technical Governance of Projects:

• During project delivery, assure that agreed engineering design process is followed
• Ensure analysis completed regarding relevant and contractual, international, national and local regulations/legislation and requirements are included as appropriate on projects
• Chair Engineering Design Reviews, acting as Gate Keeper to ensure progression only with well understood and acceptable levels of technical risk and technical debt
• Oversee management of technical risks
• Review project engineering metrics, supporting the project team in preparation and delivery of Technical Project Reviews
• Assure projects and products meet the required performance and quality
• Accountable for Project Engineering Change Control
• Approve technical documents for release, according to the DCRAM (Document Configuration Review and Approval Matrix)
• Provide Design Assurance, acting as signatory on DDP (Declaration of Design Performance), Technical File and Safety Checklist as required
• Customer/stakeholder point of contact for Engineering aspects.
• Resolve/facilitate resolution of engineering conflict on project

A Chief Engineer is also expected to provide wider Engineering impact through:

• Mentoring of senior engineers
• Working with BD & Innovation to provide input to technical strategy
• Capturing project/project knowledge from Lessons Learnt (formal or informal) and inputting into SQEP plans

A Chief Engineer may also act as an Independent Chief Engineer on a project, to provide independent oversight, primarily chairing gate reviews but also providing a sounding board for the project Chief Engineer.

A Chief Engineer may also act as a Design Authority on a project, if they have appropriate domain and technical knowledge.

Required Experience, Skills and Qualifications

• Confident communicator, both written and verbal
• Highly organised, self-managing, able to manage multiple activities at any one time
• Excellent interpersonal skills, able to engage effectively with all audiences/stakeholders at all levels in the organisation
• Degree in an engineering, mathematical or science-based subject or equivalent experience.
• Significant experience in one (or more preferably), software, firmware, hardware or systems engineering.
• Expert knowledge of the V-model, and good/best practice engineering process.
• Extensive experience in technical leadership and managing delivery of multi-disciplined engineering projects.

Security Clearance

Candidates must be willing and able to obtain, and maintain, DV security clearance

Job Title: Senior Software Engineer Location: Oxfordshire Salary: up to £80,000 This is a rare opportunity for a software engineer to join a truly ground-breaking, high-precision manufacturing company. You’ll be working at the intersection of software and hardware, helping to build cutting-edge technologies that are supplied worldwide. If you enjoy working on advanced industrial machines and being surrounded by some of the best engineers in the UK, this role could be a perfect fit. The Role This is a significant key hire for the business, where you will lead hands on C#/WPF desktop software development that interfaces directly with hardware on high-tech machines. You’ll work with serial protocols to connect sensors, lasers, and motion stages, gaining exposure to multiple technologies, languages, protocols, and hardware platforms. This role offers the chance to build a highly valuable skill set while working at the intersection of software and cutting-edge engineering Requirements * Mastery of C#/.NET * Expertise in WPF with the MVVM pattern * Confidence working with communication protocols and wireless interfaces, including integration with PLCs * Ability to handle multithreading, async/await, and hardware timing constraints * Experience in high-tech machine industries such as semiconductor, robotics, laser systems, or photonics If this role is of interest, please apply below

Adecco are currently recruiting for an End User Device Engineer, for a large organisation on a contract basis. The successful candidate will have experience within general desk side support and physical Desktop PC installations with Windows 10, along with SCCM builds and MEM builds. Please note this position requires you to have a Full UK Driving License.

The day rate will be £250 inside IR35 paid to Umbrella and will require SC vetting with the contract expected to conclude at the end of September 2026 (extensions likely). This is a full time position (37.5) Monday to Friday, 09:00-17:00.

Please note there are multiple positions in Southampton and Oxfordshire.

Duties will include:

• Troubleshoot and resolve EUD incidents, requests and problems within the agreed Service Level Agreement’s, Identifying any patterns and trends within the EUD services taking proactive measures to raise as problems
• Ensure the EUD Senior Engineer is aware of any changes required to documentation and knowledge articles
• Support the schedule of moves, projects, events and tech provides providing a proactive service
• Identify any service improvements within the EUD service delivery highlighting to EUD Senior Engineers

You must have:

• Experience with a previous large scale Windows migration
• Ability to cope under pressure
• Pay great attention to detail
• Excellent experience with supporting Windows 10
• Excellent customer facing skills, comfortable working with all different levels of staff
• Good communication skills

Please apply using the links below and our Team will be in touch!

Job Title: End User Device (EUD) Engineer

Location: Kidlington
Contract Type: Temporary
Contract Length: 6 months
Daily Rate: 250.00 (Umbrella)
Working Pattern: Full Time
Driving Required: Yes

Please do note this role is subject to Police Vetting Checks and will need to have been within the UK Continually for a minimum of 5 years

Are you an enthusiastic EUD Engineer ready to make a difference in public services? Our client Thames Valley Police are on the lookout for a dedicated individual to join their team and deliver exceptional support for end-user devices. If you have a knack for troubleshooting, a passion for customer service, and the ability to work collaboratively across teams, we want to hear from you!

About the Role:
As an EUD Engineer, your primary mission will be to provide top-notch support to our forces user base. Your contribution will ensure a seamless experience, helping to minimize disruptions and maintain high service standards. Here’s what you’ll be doing:

• Deliver Excellent Customer Experience: Provide timely and effective support to users, minimizing service disruptions.
• Troubleshoot and Resolve Issues: Address EUD incidents, requests, and problems within agreed Service Level Agreements. You’ll identify trends and proactively raise issues.
• Documentation Management: Keep the EUD Senior Engineer informed about necessary changes to documentation and knowledge articles.
• Proactive Service Support: Help manage schedules for moves, projects, and tech provisions.
• Performance Monitoring: Ensure services meet Key Performance Indicators, User Experience Agreements, and Service Level Agreements.
• Governance Focus: Adhere to processes and procedures with a strong emphasis on asset management.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify service enhancements and report them to the EUD Senior Engineers.

What We’re Looking For:
To thrive in this role, you’ll need:

• Experience in ICT Operational Delivery: Previous experience in a similar environment is essential.
• Technical Proficiency: Proven ability to support Windows 10, smartphones, laptops, and desktops.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Experience in resolving incidents, requests, and problems effectively.
• Customer-Centric Approach: A strong ethos for delivering excellent customer experiences.
• Documentation Skills: Proven experience in creating procedure and knowledge base documentation.
• Strong Troubleshooting Skills: The ability to diagnose and resolve issues efficiently.
• Flexibility to Travel: A full UK driving licence is essential, as you may be required to work across multiple locations.

Note: Candidates will be required to undertake a Basic Driving Assessment as part of the application process.

We can’t wait to see what you bring to the team!

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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Abingdon - on-site initially, then 1 day a week onsite

450 - 525 a day (Outside IR35)
initial 3 months but should extend long term
SC Clearance is mandatory

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Windows Server Team Leader to support a major programme of work which is due to start in April. This is a hands-on leadership contract role where you will help transition an established Windows team to effectively deliver both operational support and project-based work.

You will work closely with the existing team lead to ensure resources are effectively planned, the team is properly supported, and new staff are onboarded successfully.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate the Windows Team across operational and project activities
• Assess team skills, capacity, and workload to plan and schedule resources effectively
• Support recruitment activities, including reviewing CVs and interviewing permanent and contract staff
• Work alongside the existing lead, providing leadership and operational support as required
• Facilitate onboarding of new starters, including provisioning system access
• Make informed technical decisions to support delivery and maintain service quality

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong technical background in Microsoft Windows environments
• Experience managing or leading Windows infrastructure teams
• Good understanding of Microsoft 365 (O365), both on-premises and cloud
• Proven ability to plan resources and manage team workloads
• Experience supporting recruitment and onboarding processes
• Confident decision-maker with strong stakeholder engagement skills

Working Arrangements

• On-site presence required initially to integrate with the team
• Transition to a 1 day a week after the initial onboarding period, depending on programme needs

Candidates must already hold their SC Clearance (Security Check)

Software Engineer C# development with a a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical/Automation Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field with
focus on hardware-automation or control systems (or equivalent).
Desirable a bachelor s degree in Automation or Manufacturing engineering

Software Engineers C# will be designing robust, multithreaded machine control software for deterministic, high-availability industrial systems.

Software Engineers will contribute to the software architecture by focusing on key areas such as reliability, data logging, predictive maintenance capabilities, and
cybersecurity for industrial environments. Software Engineers C# will have some of the following software development experience.

Expert proficiency in C# for application development, specifically using
the .NET Framework/Core (for stability and modern application
development) and ideally WPF (for complex, responsive UIs).
Demonstrable experience with real-time or near real-time operating
systems (RTOS) concepts and implementation, or strong experience
with real-time extensions in Windows or Linux.
Experience with Python for data processing, test automation, or highlevel
control scripts.
Familiarity with modern software development practices, including
Design Patterns (e.g., MVVM, Factory) and Clean Architecture
principles.
Industrial Control & Communication
Proven experience in programming and configuring industrial PCs (IPC)
and motion controllers (e.g., from Beckhoff, Delta Tau, Aerotech, Galil).
In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with Industrial Ethernet
protocols such as EtherCAT, PROFINET, or SERCOS III for high-speed,
deterministic control loops.
Practical experience integrating industrial communication standards
like OPC UA for data exchange, telemetry, and SCADA/MES integration.

Knowledge of Machine Vision libraries (e.g., Halcon, OpenCV) and
practical experience implementing vision systems for alignment, quality
control (QC), and feature recognition.

Proficiency with Git for version control and collaborative development.
Experience setting up and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Azure
DevOps, GitLab CI) for industrial software deployment.
Familiarity with data logging, time-series databases (e.g., InfluxDB), or
SQL/NoSQL databases for storing and analyzing machine operational data

Pay: £65,000.00-£72,000.00 per year

Job Description:

Multi-Skilled Engineering Technician (Electrical & Controls Focus)
Banbury (Site-Based) £65,000 £70,000 + Benefits Full-Time, Permanent

Aqumen Senior Appointments are proud to be partnering with a market-leading FMCG manufacturing business to appoint a high-calibre Multi-Skilled Engineering Technician.

This is a key site-based role within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment, suited to a technically strong engineer with advanced PLC fault-finding and programming capability.

The Opportunity

You will be responsible for delivering effective maintenance across plant, equipment, and facilities ensuring maximum uptime, adherence to preventative maintenance schedules, and continuous improvement of manufacturing performance.

This role requires strong electrical, mechanical, instrumentation, and controls expertise, alongside the ability to operate confidently in a regulated, hygiene-critical environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose and rectify electrical and mechanical faults efficiently
• Lead PLC fault-finding and programming (Siemens, Mitsubishi, Allen Bradley)
• Maintain and improve CMMS systems and maintenance records
• Support plant improvements and capital projects
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensure compliance with health & safety, hygiene, and food safety standards
• Coordinate contractors and issue permits where required
• Support factory start-ups and production optimisation
• Provide occasional support across other UK sites

Candidate Profile

• Time-served/apprentice-trained engineer
• HNC/HND/NVQ Level 3+ in Electrical & Mechanical Engineering
• Minimum 3 years experience in FMCG or industrial manufacturing
• Advanced PLC competency (fault finding and programming essential)
• Strong understanding of instrumentation and process control systems
• Calm under pressure with excellent problem-solving skills
• Professional, proactive, and team-oriented

What s on Offer

• £65,000 £70,000 basic salary
• Pension & life insurance
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• On-site parking
• Structured, stable manufacturing environment

For a confidential discussion or to express interest, please apply directly or contact our retained search team.