£60,000 £80,000/annum Flexible Salary + 33 Day Holiday We are looking for a Technical Sales Engineer with experience of setting up Distributors overseas (ideally throughout the USA and Canada but not essential), to manage existing accounts and set up/develop new Distributors. Ideally you will have sold products into Mining or a similar heavy industry, used to being on sites in your Wellingtons and hard hat comfortable dealing at all levels. The role will involve c.40% of your time being overseas and being office based in the Stoke on Trent area when not traveling, you will probably be away for 2 to 3 weeks at a time to cover the area more effectively and to make the longer travel worthwhile. You will need to come from a technical background, have a proven overseas Sales track record, dealing within a heavy engineering industry ideally Mining, Coal/Thermal Power, Hydro Power, or Agricultural etc, comfortable dealing at all levels on site in a very hands-on environment. Being part of the Global Sales team, you will need to be happy to be office based (Commutable to the Stoke on Trent area Monday to Friday when not overseas), managing technical enquiries, setting up meetings with Distributors and their end users, developing new relationships and bringing on new Distributors throughout your territory. Your success will be aided by representing a well-established British Global business with many years experience, unique selling points, with a reputation for exceptional reliably, quality, and ongoing customer service around the world. To find out more please forward your CV and we can organise a convenient time to suit you for a confidential discussion.
Oct 09, 2025
Full time
£60,000 £80,000/annum Flexible Salary + 33 Day Holiday We are looking for a Technical Sales Engineer with experience of setting up Distributors overseas (ideally throughout the USA and Canada but not essential), to manage existing accounts and set up/develop new Distributors. Ideally you will have sold products into Mining or a similar heavy industry, used to being on sites in your Wellingtons and hard hat comfortable dealing at all levels. The role will involve c.40% of your time being overseas and being office based in the Stoke on Trent area when not traveling, you will probably be away for 2 to 3 weeks at a time to cover the area more effectively and to make the longer travel worthwhile. You will need to come from a technical background, have a proven overseas Sales track record, dealing within a heavy engineering industry ideally Mining, Coal/Thermal Power, Hydro Power, or Agricultural etc, comfortable dealing at all levels on site in a very hands-on environment. Being part of the Global Sales team, you will need to be happy to be office based (Commutable to the Stoke on Trent area Monday to Friday when not overseas), managing technical enquiries, setting up meetings with Distributors and their end users, developing new relationships and bringing on new Distributors throughout your territory. Your success will be aided by representing a well-established British Global business with many years experience, unique selling points, with a reputation for exceptional reliably, quality, and ongoing customer service around the world. To find out more please forward your CV and we can organise a convenient time to suit you for a confidential discussion.
Job Description: An exciting opportunity where you will Project Manage bespoke applications and with every project being different this would suit an experienced and confident manager. You will manage the project sometimes helping the Sales team with tender through to being onsite for installation. Based at the company HQ in Stoke with travel across the UK and potentially worldwide. You will need to have a methodical approach with a Mechanical or Electrical engineering background and used to Managing complex programmes across the whole project lifecycle. Located in North Staffordshire and due to planned growth, we now seek an experienced and accomplished Project Manager with experience gained in safety critical environments i.e. Aviation, Nuclear, Oil & Gas or other similar highly complex Engineering projects to join the team on a permanent basis. As a Project Manager you will organise all activities for the delivery of our systems and solutions to a global base of defence and civil authority customers. Working in a multi-disciplinary team setting and with third party suppliers you will apply a broad base of project management skills and competences, ensuring the most appropriate and agreed solution is delivered to the customer. The Role: Determine and define project scope and objectives ensuring consistent project reviews and evaluations are carried out, managing risks and opportunities throughout the lifecycle of the project. Apply industry best practices, techniques, and standards throughout the entire project execution Lead planning, scheduling, controlling and reporting activities for a range of projects, and tracking costs. Work closely with stakeholders tracking changes, reporting on milestones and producing concise project reports where appropriate and measuring project performance. Forecast resources needed to reach project milestones, developing detailed Project Management schedules and work plans. Actively identify potential problems within the project and provide and implement effective mitigations. Work closely and liaise with all specialists required to facilitate and deliver the overall project, maintaining effective relationships with all internal and external stakeholders and their representatives. The Person: At least 5 years project/programme management experience across the complete project lifecycle, sign posting key milestones and identifying and mitigating principal risks. Extensive experience of delivering complex projects/programmes in excess of £5m utilising industry recognised methodology - with responsibility for overall delivery, risk management and budget. Able to lead and deliver complex projects with multiple stakeholders, customers and suppliers to achieve, cost, quality and delivery objectives. Degree level qualification; MSc, BSc, BEng, HND or HNC in an Engineering Discipline would be an advantage. In commutable distance to the clients North Staffordshire location (relocation assistance available for the right candidate). Able to work on own initiative in all areas of work, be capable of making decisions within the remit of the programme and take personal responsibility for making things happen. Team player with strong presentation, communication and interpersonal skills and ability to interact with internal and external stakeholders. Project Management qualification; Prince2, PMI, APMP or certified equivalent. Strong IT skills in MS Project Excel, etc. are essential. Nice to have: Chartered Engineer with a recognised Engineering Institution. Membership of APM or equivalent. This position offers a real opportunity to contribute to an established and successful business and apart from a generous salary, we offer long term career prospects, personal development within a vibrant fast paced environment with cutting edge Solutions into Aviation, Maritime and Military markets. For more information or a confidential discussion please forward your CV to John Hutchinson Commutable to the ST4 area of Stoke on Trent Education: Diploma of Higher Education (required) Experience: project/programme management: 5 years (required) Delivering complex projects/programmes in excess of £5m: 3 years (required)
Oct 07, 2025
Full time
Job Description: An exciting opportunity where you will Project Manage bespoke applications and with every project being different this would suit an experienced and confident manager. You will manage the project sometimes helping the Sales team with tender through to being onsite for installation. Based at the company HQ in Stoke with travel across the UK and potentially worldwide. You will need to have a methodical approach with a Mechanical or Electrical engineering background and used to Managing complex programmes across the whole project lifecycle. Located in North Staffordshire and due to planned growth, we now seek an experienced and accomplished Project Manager with experience gained in safety critical environments i.e. Aviation, Nuclear, Oil & Gas or other similar highly complex Engineering projects to join the team on a permanent basis. As a Project Manager you will organise all activities for the delivery of our systems and solutions to a global base of defence and civil authority customers. Working in a multi-disciplinary team setting and with third party suppliers you will apply a broad base of project management skills and competences, ensuring the most appropriate and agreed solution is delivered to the customer. The Role: Determine and define project scope and objectives ensuring consistent project reviews and evaluations are carried out, managing risks and opportunities throughout the lifecycle of the project. Apply industry best practices, techniques, and standards throughout the entire project execution Lead planning, scheduling, controlling and reporting activities for a range of projects, and tracking costs. Work closely with stakeholders tracking changes, reporting on milestones and producing concise project reports where appropriate and measuring project performance. Forecast resources needed to reach project milestones, developing detailed Project Management schedules and work plans. Actively identify potential problems within the project and provide and implement effective mitigations. Work closely and liaise with all specialists required to facilitate and deliver the overall project, maintaining effective relationships with all internal and external stakeholders and their representatives. The Person: At least 5 years project/programme management experience across the complete project lifecycle, sign posting key milestones and identifying and mitigating principal risks. Extensive experience of delivering complex projects/programmes in excess of £5m utilising industry recognised methodology - with responsibility for overall delivery, risk management and budget. Able to lead and deliver complex projects with multiple stakeholders, customers and suppliers to achieve, cost, quality and delivery objectives. Degree level qualification; MSc, BSc, BEng, HND or HNC in an Engineering Discipline would be an advantage. In commutable distance to the clients North Staffordshire location (relocation assistance available for the right candidate). Able to work on own initiative in all areas of work, be capable of making decisions within the remit of the programme and take personal responsibility for making things happen. Team player with strong presentation, communication and interpersonal skills and ability to interact with internal and external stakeholders. Project Management qualification; Prince2, PMI, APMP or certified equivalent. Strong IT skills in MS Project Excel, etc. are essential. Nice to have: Chartered Engineer with a recognised Engineering Institution. Membership of APM or equivalent. This position offers a real opportunity to contribute to an established and successful business and apart from a generous salary, we offer long term career prospects, personal development within a vibrant fast paced environment with cutting edge Solutions into Aviation, Maritime and Military markets. For more information or a confidential discussion please forward your CV to John Hutchinson Commutable to the ST4 area of Stoke on Trent Education: Diploma of Higher Education (required) Experience: project/programme management: 5 years (required) Delivering complex projects/programmes in excess of £5m: 3 years (required)
Hours: Monday Friday, 8am 5pm / 9am 6pm (rota-based) Driving licence required Fortinet Certified Professional Network Security We re looking for a 2nd Line Support Engineer (with 1st line responsibilities) to join our small, friendly support team at a business-focused ISP. This is a hands-on, varied role that also includes some 1st line responsibilities, offering the opportunity to work across a broad range of technologies and services. You ll be supporting our business customers across multiple services including Ethernet, broadband, voice (VoIP and PSTN), security, and hosting. Our customer base ranges from small sole traders to large corporate clients with complex, multi-site Layer 2 networks and advanced FortiGate security systems, hosting business server clusters with us. What we re looking for: Experience in technical support roles, ideally in a business ISP or MSP environment Strong communication skills with a professional phone manner A methodical and proactive troubleshooting approach Willingness to take on new challenges and learn on the job Comfortable working independently and as part of a small team What you ll be doing: Providing 2nd line support across our range of services Handling 1st line tasks where needed Supporting both small and large customers, including critical corporate environments Participating in the out-of-hours support rota Visiting customer sites when required This is an excellent opportunity to broaden your technical experience in a supportive environment, working with a wide array of technologies and clients. Essential skills: Fortinet NSE 5 / 7 Experience with VoIP and broadband technologies Networking fundamentals - LAN/WAN, routers, switches, firewalls. Strong knowledge of IP protocols at packet level. Self-motivated, able to effectively manage time, and work independently. Excellent customer service skills. Strong verbal and written communication skills. DNS records Desirable skills: Experience with juniper equipment / MPLS Familiarity with broadworks VoIP phone services Vmware experience Knowledge of linux / windows systems Exposure to network monitoring tools The role is primarily office-based at our office in the ST5 area of Stoke, with occasional travel to customer sites, sometimes at short notice so a full UK driving licence is essential. You will be part of a small team of 2nd/1st line support therefore you will need to be happy and confident to handle both sides, a good telephone support manner and the ability to handle the technical support too. Being on call/call out is shared but typically yoiu would only have c.1 hour of actual calls out of office hours per month. This is a varied role within a well-established business offering a competitive salary along with job satisfaction and security. For more information please forward your CV and we will organise a call at a time to suit you. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: £35,000.00-£45,000.00 per year Application question(s): Commutable to ST5 happy with some travel to customers but mainly office based Experience: Fortinet NSE 5 / 7: 1 year (required) VoIP and broadband technologies: 1 year (required) Networking - LAN/WAN, routers, switches, firewalls.: 1 year (required) 2nd IT/Telecoms line support: 2 years (required) Work Location: In person
Oct 07, 2025
Full time
Hours: Monday Friday, 8am 5pm / 9am 6pm (rota-based) Driving licence required Fortinet Certified Professional Network Security We re looking for a 2nd Line Support Engineer (with 1st line responsibilities) to join our small, friendly support team at a business-focused ISP. This is a hands-on, varied role that also includes some 1st line responsibilities, offering the opportunity to work across a broad range of technologies and services. You ll be supporting our business customers across multiple services including Ethernet, broadband, voice (VoIP and PSTN), security, and hosting. Our customer base ranges from small sole traders to large corporate clients with complex, multi-site Layer 2 networks and advanced FortiGate security systems, hosting business server clusters with us. What we re looking for: Experience in technical support roles, ideally in a business ISP or MSP environment Strong communication skills with a professional phone manner A methodical and proactive troubleshooting approach Willingness to take on new challenges and learn on the job Comfortable working independently and as part of a small team What you ll be doing: Providing 2nd line support across our range of services Handling 1st line tasks where needed Supporting both small and large customers, including critical corporate environments Participating in the out-of-hours support rota Visiting customer sites when required This is an excellent opportunity to broaden your technical experience in a supportive environment, working with a wide array of technologies and clients. Essential skills: Fortinet NSE 5 / 7 Experience with VoIP and broadband technologies Networking fundamentals - LAN/WAN, routers, switches, firewalls. Strong knowledge of IP protocols at packet level. Self-motivated, able to effectively manage time, and work independently. Excellent customer service skills. Strong verbal and written communication skills. DNS records Desirable skills: Experience with juniper equipment / MPLS Familiarity with broadworks VoIP phone services Vmware experience Knowledge of linux / windows systems Exposure to network monitoring tools The role is primarily office-based at our office in the ST5 area of Stoke, with occasional travel to customer sites, sometimes at short notice so a full UK driving licence is essential. You will be part of a small team of 2nd/1st line support therefore you will need to be happy and confident to handle both sides, a good telephone support manner and the ability to handle the technical support too. Being on call/call out is shared but typically yoiu would only have c.1 hour of actual calls out of office hours per month. This is a varied role within a well-established business offering a competitive salary along with job satisfaction and security. For more information please forward your CV and we will organise a call at a time to suit you. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: £35,000.00-£45,000.00 per year Application question(s): Commutable to ST5 happy with some travel to customers but mainly office based Experience: Fortinet NSE 5 / 7: 1 year (required) VoIP and broadband technologies: 1 year (required) Networking - LAN/WAN, routers, switches, firewalls.: 1 year (required) 2nd IT/Telecoms line support: 2 years (required) Work Location: In person
We are seeking a talented and motivated Web-Based Systems Developer to join our in-house IT Development team. This is a full-time, permanent role within a well-established and globally recognised group of engineering and manufacturing companies. As our organisation continues to grow, so does our reliance on in-house developed systems. You will play a crucial role in designing, building, and maintaining a suite of custom web-based applications that support various functions across the group. You ll join a collaborative, forward-thinking team working on diverse projects in an innovative environment. This role is ideal for someone with proven experience in modern web development technologies and strong software design principles, particularly OOP. Key Responsibilities of the role: • Develop and maintain internal web applications o Manufacturing Progress Tracking o Internal workflow automation o Company intranet and dashboards • Develop clean, maintainable, and well-documented code • Collaborate with team members on system design and functionality • Assist users and provide technical support for in-house systems • Contribute to an agile, innovative development culture Essential requirements of the ideal candidate: Knowledge and experience in developing web-based systems using the below technologies (real-world projects or university projects/assignments) and Proficient in writing and understanding code in C#.Net • Good working knowledge in PHP (Laravel Framework) for backend development • Good working knowledge of JavaScript (ideally Vue.js and Node.js) • Working knowledge of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles • Working knowledge/Experience with HTML5/CSS and responsive design Additional skills which would benefit the candidate: • Good T-SQL skills (SQL Server) • Ability to work with No-SQL databases (Mongo DB) • Basic understanding of VB, VBA, .NET • Experience in using Git (Git Flow) • Knowledge of OOP, MVC, Relational Models and Schema-Less DB architectures • Linux web hosting and server infrastructure Benefits Including but not limited to: • Competitive salary and performance-based increments • Career development opportunities • Opportunity to attend major tech conferences Europe wide • Amicable and flexible working environment • Discounted sports club membership The successful candidate will have all essential requirements and; • Ether a degree (2:1 or above) in Software Development (or equivalent) with some work experience • Or at least 2 years of experience in building web-based systems using the above technologies. Please forward your cv ideally with your portfolio (GitHub/LinkedIn)
Oct 07, 2025
Full time
We are seeking a talented and motivated Web-Based Systems Developer to join our in-house IT Development team. This is a full-time, permanent role within a well-established and globally recognised group of engineering and manufacturing companies. As our organisation continues to grow, so does our reliance on in-house developed systems. You will play a crucial role in designing, building, and maintaining a suite of custom web-based applications that support various functions across the group. You ll join a collaborative, forward-thinking team working on diverse projects in an innovative environment. This role is ideal for someone with proven experience in modern web development technologies and strong software design principles, particularly OOP. Key Responsibilities of the role: • Develop and maintain internal web applications o Manufacturing Progress Tracking o Internal workflow automation o Company intranet and dashboards • Develop clean, maintainable, and well-documented code • Collaborate with team members on system design and functionality • Assist users and provide technical support for in-house systems • Contribute to an agile, innovative development culture Essential requirements of the ideal candidate: Knowledge and experience in developing web-based systems using the below technologies (real-world projects or university projects/assignments) and Proficient in writing and understanding code in C#.Net • Good working knowledge in PHP (Laravel Framework) for backend development • Good working knowledge of JavaScript (ideally Vue.js and Node.js) • Working knowledge of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles • Working knowledge/Experience with HTML5/CSS and responsive design Additional skills which would benefit the candidate: • Good T-SQL skills (SQL Server) • Ability to work with No-SQL databases (Mongo DB) • Basic understanding of VB, VBA, .NET • Experience in using Git (Git Flow) • Knowledge of OOP, MVC, Relational Models and Schema-Less DB architectures • Linux web hosting and server infrastructure Benefits Including but not limited to: • Competitive salary and performance-based increments • Career development opportunities • Opportunity to attend major tech conferences Europe wide • Amicable and flexible working environment • Discounted sports club membership The successful candidate will have all essential requirements and; • Ether a degree (2:1 or above) in Software Development (or equivalent) with some work experience • Or at least 2 years of experience in building web-based systems using the above technologies. Please forward your cv ideally with your portfolio (GitHub/LinkedIn)
Based from home, managing Sales Development to Civil and Consulting Engineers throughout the South West of England (and into South Wales) Dorset, Wiltshire across to Cornwall, up to Gloucester and into South Wales, therefor the ideal base would be central to Patch around the Bristol area. Ideally you will have experience within the construction industry where you have participated in or led project contract discussions to secure new business. Knowledge of civil engineering detailing and construction techniques would be advantage but not essential as work experience and attitude will be the overriding factor. You will be joining a ground-breaking market leader with the backing of a Global well-established group. selling an innovative set of environmentally friendly solutions mainly to Civil Engineers and Consulting Engineers, joining a close-knit team at a time of expansion (as we grow from 4 to 5 Sales managers) to handle current demand and future potential. You will need to be proactive in your Sales approach however you will inherit the area customer base and share a Telemarketer who will make some new appointments for you too. The Role: Develop external product and application awareness to contractors, local authorities, architects and engineering practices. Assist prospects / customers in understanding the product specification to support the production of conceptual and detailed design work. Collaborate and support all external partners and specifiers etc., to generate regular new specifications for the product range and convert these to orders. Respond proactively to all customer enquiries in a timely and professional manner Contribute to growth by securing new business and growing turnover from existing customers. Attend exhibitions and meet the buyer events Experience in providing CPD s to architects and engineers. Work well as part of a team and support team requirements To be considered: Extensive experience in providing CPD s to architects and engineers Minimum 2 years experience working in the construction materials sector with Local authorities, Consulting Engineers & Architects on commercial developments/infrastructure projects. Be highly numerate with sound contract and commercial knowledge, covering contract pricing, bids and tendering processes Experience in customer facing roles within the construction industry where you have participated in and/or led project contract discussions to secure new business. This role requires that you have the ability and willingness to travel frequently within the southwest and Wales to fully cover the territory. Knowledge of civil engineering detailing and construction techniques would be advantageous but, are by no means a prerequisite as work experience and attitude will be the overriding factor. Experience of using AutoCAD, Civil 3D software (Desirable), Glenigan and Hubspot IT literacy with good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel; Full UK driving licence. Home based role with the ideal home location North Somerset / Bristol, Near M5 Full valid UK Driving License This is a genuine opportunity to really make your mark within an innovative company benefiting from promoting unique products whilst enjoying the benefits and security of being part of a well-established group at a time where you can really make an impact on your career and the environment. To find out more or for an interview please forward your CV to John Hutchinson and I will organise a convenient time to call. Salary basic c.£40,000 , £45,000 OTE & Car £5K allowance.
Oct 06, 2025
Full time
Based from home, managing Sales Development to Civil and Consulting Engineers throughout the South West of England (and into South Wales) Dorset, Wiltshire across to Cornwall, up to Gloucester and into South Wales, therefor the ideal base would be central to Patch around the Bristol area. Ideally you will have experience within the construction industry where you have participated in or led project contract discussions to secure new business. Knowledge of civil engineering detailing and construction techniques would be advantage but not essential as work experience and attitude will be the overriding factor. You will be joining a ground-breaking market leader with the backing of a Global well-established group. selling an innovative set of environmentally friendly solutions mainly to Civil Engineers and Consulting Engineers, joining a close-knit team at a time of expansion (as we grow from 4 to 5 Sales managers) to handle current demand and future potential. You will need to be proactive in your Sales approach however you will inherit the area customer base and share a Telemarketer who will make some new appointments for you too. The Role: Develop external product and application awareness to contractors, local authorities, architects and engineering practices. Assist prospects / customers in understanding the product specification to support the production of conceptual and detailed design work. Collaborate and support all external partners and specifiers etc., to generate regular new specifications for the product range and convert these to orders. Respond proactively to all customer enquiries in a timely and professional manner Contribute to growth by securing new business and growing turnover from existing customers. Attend exhibitions and meet the buyer events Experience in providing CPD s to architects and engineers. Work well as part of a team and support team requirements To be considered: Extensive experience in providing CPD s to architects and engineers Minimum 2 years experience working in the construction materials sector with Local authorities, Consulting Engineers & Architects on commercial developments/infrastructure projects. Be highly numerate with sound contract and commercial knowledge, covering contract pricing, bids and tendering processes Experience in customer facing roles within the construction industry where you have participated in and/or led project contract discussions to secure new business. This role requires that you have the ability and willingness to travel frequently within the southwest and Wales to fully cover the territory. Knowledge of civil engineering detailing and construction techniques would be advantageous but, are by no means a prerequisite as work experience and attitude will be the overriding factor. Experience of using AutoCAD, Civil 3D software (Desirable), Glenigan and Hubspot IT literacy with good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel; Full UK driving licence. Home based role with the ideal home location North Somerset / Bristol, Near M5 Full valid UK Driving License This is a genuine opportunity to really make your mark within an innovative company benefiting from promoting unique products whilst enjoying the benefits and security of being part of a well-established group at a time where you can really make an impact on your career and the environment. To find out more or for an interview please forward your CV to John Hutchinson and I will organise a convenient time to call. Salary basic c.£40,000 , £45,000 OTE & Car £5K allowance.
Office Based in the ST5 area of Stoke Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm / 9am-6pm (rota-based) Driving licence required We're looking for a 2nd Line Support Engineer (with 1st line responsibilities) to join our small, friendly support team at a business-focused ISP. This is a hands-on, varied role that also includes some 1st line responsibilities, offering the opportunity to work across a broad range of technologies and services. You'll be supporting our business customers across multiple services including Ethernet, broadband, voice (VoIP and PSTN), security, and hosting. Our customer base ranges from small sole traders to large corporate clients with complex, multi-site Layer 2 networks and advanced FortiGate security systems, hosting business server clusters with us. What we're looking for: Experience in technical support roles, ideally in a business ISP or MSP environment Strong communication skills with a professional phone manner A methodical and proactive troubleshooting approach Willingness to take on new challenges and learn on the job Comfortable working independently and as part of a small team What you'll be doing: Providing 2nd line support across our range of services Handling 1st line tasks where needed Supporting both small and large customers, including critical corporate environments Participating in the out-of-hours support rota Visiting customer sites when required This is an excellent opportunity to broaden your technical experience in a supportive environment, working with a wide array of technologies and clients. Essential skills: Fortinet Certified Professional Network Security Experience with VoIP and broadband technologies Networking fundamentals - LAN/WAN, routers, switches, firewalls. Strong knowledge of IP protocols at packet level. Self-motivated, able to effectively manage time, and work independently. Excellent customer service skills. Strong verbal and written communication skills. DNS records Desirable skills: Experience with juniper equipment / MPLS Familiarity with broadworks VoIP phone services Vmware experience Knowledge of linux / windows systems Exposure to network monitoring tools The role is primarily office-based at our office in the ST5 area of Stoke, with occasional travel to customer sites, sometimes at short notice-so a full UK driving licence is essential. You will be part of a small team of 2nd/1st line support therefore you will need to be happy and confident to handle both sides, a good telephone support manner and the ability to handle the technical support too. Being on call/call out is shared but typically yoiu would only have c.1 hour of actual calls out of office hours per month. This is a varied role within a well-established business offering a competitive salary along with job satisfaction and security. For more information please forward your CV and we will organise a call at a time to suit you. Application question(s): Commutable to ST5 happy to be office based Monday to Friday with some travel to customers Fortinet NSE 5 / 7 is essential criteria for this role do you have experience? Experience: Fortinet Certified Professional Network Security: 1 year (required) VoIP and broadband technologies: 1 year (required) Networking - LAN/WAN, routers, switches, firewalls.: 1 year (required) 2nd IT/Telecoms line support: 2 years (required)
Oct 01, 2025
Full time
Office Based in the ST5 area of Stoke Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm / 9am-6pm (rota-based) Driving licence required We're looking for a 2nd Line Support Engineer (with 1st line responsibilities) to join our small, friendly support team at a business-focused ISP. This is a hands-on, varied role that also includes some 1st line responsibilities, offering the opportunity to work across a broad range of technologies and services. You'll be supporting our business customers across multiple services including Ethernet, broadband, voice (VoIP and PSTN), security, and hosting. Our customer base ranges from small sole traders to large corporate clients with complex, multi-site Layer 2 networks and advanced FortiGate security systems, hosting business server clusters with us. What we're looking for: Experience in technical support roles, ideally in a business ISP or MSP environment Strong communication skills with a professional phone manner A methodical and proactive troubleshooting approach Willingness to take on new challenges and learn on the job Comfortable working independently and as part of a small team What you'll be doing: Providing 2nd line support across our range of services Handling 1st line tasks where needed Supporting both small and large customers, including critical corporate environments Participating in the out-of-hours support rota Visiting customer sites when required This is an excellent opportunity to broaden your technical experience in a supportive environment, working with a wide array of technologies and clients. Essential skills: Fortinet Certified Professional Network Security Experience with VoIP and broadband technologies Networking fundamentals - LAN/WAN, routers, switches, firewalls. Strong knowledge of IP protocols at packet level. Self-motivated, able to effectively manage time, and work independently. Excellent customer service skills. Strong verbal and written communication skills. DNS records Desirable skills: Experience with juniper equipment / MPLS Familiarity with broadworks VoIP phone services Vmware experience Knowledge of linux / windows systems Exposure to network monitoring tools The role is primarily office-based at our office in the ST5 area of Stoke, with occasional travel to customer sites, sometimes at short notice-so a full UK driving licence is essential. You will be part of a small team of 2nd/1st line support therefore you will need to be happy and confident to handle both sides, a good telephone support manner and the ability to handle the technical support too. Being on call/call out is shared but typically yoiu would only have c.1 hour of actual calls out of office hours per month. This is a varied role within a well-established business offering a competitive salary along with job satisfaction and security. For more information please forward your CV and we will organise a call at a time to suit you. Application question(s): Commutable to ST5 happy to be office based Monday to Friday with some travel to customers Fortinet NSE 5 / 7 is essential criteria for this role do you have experience? Experience: Fortinet Certified Professional Network Security: 1 year (required) VoIP and broadband technologies: 1 year (required) Networking - LAN/WAN, routers, switches, firewalls.: 1 year (required) 2nd IT/Telecoms line support: 2 years (required)
Pay: £26,000.00-£30,000.00 per year Job Description: We are seeking a talented and motivated Web-Based Systems Developer to join our in-house IT Development team. This is a full-time, permanent role within a well-established and globally recognised group of engineering and manufacturing companies. As our organisation continues to grow, so does our reliance on in-house developed systems. You will play a crucial role in designing, building, and maintaining a suite of custom web-based applications that support various functions across the group. You'll join a collaborative, forward-thinking team working on diverse projects in an innovative environment. This role is ideal for someone with proven experience in modern web development technologies and strong software design principles, particularly OOP. Key Responsibilities of the role: Develop and maintain internal web applications o Manufacturing Progress Tracking o Internal workflow automation o Company intranet and dashboards Develop clean, maintainable, and well-documented code Collaborate with team members on system design and functionality Assist users and provide technical support for in-house systems Contribute to an agile, innovative development culture Essential requirements of the ideal candidate: Knowledge and experience in developing web-based systems using the below technologies (real-world projects or university projects/assignments) and Proficient in writing and understanding code in C#.Net Good working knowledge in PHP (Laravel Framework) for backend development Good working knowledge of JavaScript (ideally Vue.js and Node.js) Working knowledge of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles Working knowledge/Experience with HTML5/CSS and responsive design Additional skills which would benefit the candidate: Good T-SQL skills (SQL Server) Ability to work with No-SQL databases (Mongo DB) Basic understanding of VB, VBA, .NET Experience in using Git (Git Flow) Knowledge of OOP, MVC, Relational Models and Schema-Less DB architectures Linux web hosting and server infrastructure Benefits Including but not limited to: Competitive salary and performance-based increments Career development opportunities Opportunity to attend major tech conferences Europe wide Amicable and flexible working environment Discounted sports club membership The successful candidate will have all essential requirements and; Ether a degree (2:1 or above) in Software Development (or equivalent) with some work experience Or at least 2 years of experience in building web-based systems using the above technologies. Please forward your cv ideally with your portfolio (GitHub/LinkedIn) Commutable to Stoke on Trent Experience: Proficient in writing and understanding code in C#.Net: 1 year (required) Working knowledge in PHP (Laravel Framework) for backend : 1 year (required) working knowledge of JavaScript (ideally Vue.js and Node.js): 1 year (required)
Oct 01, 2025
Full time
Pay: £26,000.00-£30,000.00 per year Job Description: We are seeking a talented and motivated Web-Based Systems Developer to join our in-house IT Development team. This is a full-time, permanent role within a well-established and globally recognised group of engineering and manufacturing companies. As our organisation continues to grow, so does our reliance on in-house developed systems. You will play a crucial role in designing, building, and maintaining a suite of custom web-based applications that support various functions across the group. You'll join a collaborative, forward-thinking team working on diverse projects in an innovative environment. This role is ideal for someone with proven experience in modern web development technologies and strong software design principles, particularly OOP. Key Responsibilities of the role: Develop and maintain internal web applications o Manufacturing Progress Tracking o Internal workflow automation o Company intranet and dashboards Develop clean, maintainable, and well-documented code Collaborate with team members on system design and functionality Assist users and provide technical support for in-house systems Contribute to an agile, innovative development culture Essential requirements of the ideal candidate: Knowledge and experience in developing web-based systems using the below technologies (real-world projects or university projects/assignments) and Proficient in writing and understanding code in C#.Net Good working knowledge in PHP (Laravel Framework) for backend development Good working knowledge of JavaScript (ideally Vue.js and Node.js) Working knowledge of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles Working knowledge/Experience with HTML5/CSS and responsive design Additional skills which would benefit the candidate: Good T-SQL skills (SQL Server) Ability to work with No-SQL databases (Mongo DB) Basic understanding of VB, VBA, .NET Experience in using Git (Git Flow) Knowledge of OOP, MVC, Relational Models and Schema-Less DB architectures Linux web hosting and server infrastructure Benefits Including but not limited to: Competitive salary and performance-based increments Career development opportunities Opportunity to attend major tech conferences Europe wide Amicable and flexible working environment Discounted sports club membership The successful candidate will have all essential requirements and; Ether a degree (2:1 or above) in Software Development (or equivalent) with some work experience Or at least 2 years of experience in building web-based systems using the above technologies. Please forward your cv ideally with your portfolio (GitHub/LinkedIn) Commutable to Stoke on Trent Experience: Proficient in writing and understanding code in C#.Net: 1 year (required) Working knowledge in PHP (Laravel Framework) for backend : 1 year (required) working knowledge of JavaScript (ideally Vue.js and Node.js): 1 year (required)
Job Description: Based from home, managing Sales Development to Civil and Consulting Engineers throughout the South West of England (and into South Wales) Dorset, Wiltshire across to Cornwall, up to Gloucester and into South Wales, therefor the ideal base would be central to Patch around the Bristol area. Ideally you will have experience within the construction industry where you have participated in or led project contract discussions to secure new business. Knowledge of civil engineering detailing and construction techniques would be advantage but not essential as work experience and attitude will be the overriding factor. You will be joining a ground-breaking market leader with the backing of a Global well-established group. selling an innovative set of environmentally friendly solutions mainly to Civil Engineers and Consulting Engineers, joining a close-knit team at a time of expansion (as we grow from 4 to 5 Sales managers) to handle current demand and future potential. You will need to be proactive in your Sales approach however you will inherit the area customer base and share a Telemarketer who will make some new appointments for you too. The Role: Develop external product and application awareness to contractors, local authorities, architects and engineering practices. Assist prospects / customers in understanding the product specification to support the production of conceptual and detailed design work. Collaborate and support all external partners and specifiers etc., to generate regular new specifications for the product range and convert these to orders. Respond proactively to all customer enquiries in a timely and professional manner Contribute to growth by securing new business and growing turnover from existing customers. Attend exhibitions and meet the buyer events Experience in providing CPD's to architects and engineers. Work well as part of a team and support team requirements To be considered: Extensive experience in providing CPD's to architects and engineers Minimum 2 years' experience working in the construction materials sector with Local authorities, Consulting Engineers & Architects on commercial developments/infrastructure projects. Be highly numerate with sound contract and commercial knowledge, covering contract pricing, bids and tendering processes Experience in customer facing roles within the construction industry where you have participated in and/or led project contract discussions to secure new business. This role requires that you have the ability and willingness to travel frequently within the southwest and Wales to fully cover the territory. Knowledge of civil engineering detailing and construction techniques would be advantageous but, are by no means a prerequisite as work experience and attitude will be the overriding factor. Experience of using AutoCAD, Civil 3D software (Desirable), Glenigan and Hubspot IT literacy with good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel; Full UK driving licence. Home based role with the ideal home location North Somerset / Bristol, Near M5 Full valid UK Driving License This is a genuine opportunity to really make your mark within an innovative company benefiting from promoting unique products whilst enjoying the benefits and security of being part of a well-established group at a time where you can really make an impact on your career and the environment. To find out more or for an interview please forward your CV to John Hutchinson and I will organise a convenient time to call. Salary basic c.£40,000 , £45,000 OTE & Car £5K allowance. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Benefits: Work from home Application question(s): Happy to work from home to cover a large area on the road c 4 days per week Experience: working in the construction materials sector: 2 years (preferred) Sales to Consulting Engineers & Contractors: 2 years (preferred) Glenigan and Hubspot: 1 year (preferred) providing CPD's to architects and engineers: 2 years (required) Work Location: On the road
Oct 01, 2025
Full time
Job Description: Based from home, managing Sales Development to Civil and Consulting Engineers throughout the South West of England (and into South Wales) Dorset, Wiltshire across to Cornwall, up to Gloucester and into South Wales, therefor the ideal base would be central to Patch around the Bristol area. Ideally you will have experience within the construction industry where you have participated in or led project contract discussions to secure new business. Knowledge of civil engineering detailing and construction techniques would be advantage but not essential as work experience and attitude will be the overriding factor. You will be joining a ground-breaking market leader with the backing of a Global well-established group. selling an innovative set of environmentally friendly solutions mainly to Civil Engineers and Consulting Engineers, joining a close-knit team at a time of expansion (as we grow from 4 to 5 Sales managers) to handle current demand and future potential. You will need to be proactive in your Sales approach however you will inherit the area customer base and share a Telemarketer who will make some new appointments for you too. The Role: Develop external product and application awareness to contractors, local authorities, architects and engineering practices. Assist prospects / customers in understanding the product specification to support the production of conceptual and detailed design work. Collaborate and support all external partners and specifiers etc., to generate regular new specifications for the product range and convert these to orders. Respond proactively to all customer enquiries in a timely and professional manner Contribute to growth by securing new business and growing turnover from existing customers. Attend exhibitions and meet the buyer events Experience in providing CPD's to architects and engineers. Work well as part of a team and support team requirements To be considered: Extensive experience in providing CPD's to architects and engineers Minimum 2 years' experience working in the construction materials sector with Local authorities, Consulting Engineers & Architects on commercial developments/infrastructure projects. Be highly numerate with sound contract and commercial knowledge, covering contract pricing, bids and tendering processes Experience in customer facing roles within the construction industry where you have participated in and/or led project contract discussions to secure new business. This role requires that you have the ability and willingness to travel frequently within the southwest and Wales to fully cover the territory. Knowledge of civil engineering detailing and construction techniques would be advantageous but, are by no means a prerequisite as work experience and attitude will be the overriding factor. Experience of using AutoCAD, Civil 3D software (Desirable), Glenigan and Hubspot IT literacy with good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel; Full UK driving licence. Home based role with the ideal home location North Somerset / Bristol, Near M5 Full valid UK Driving License This is a genuine opportunity to really make your mark within an innovative company benefiting from promoting unique products whilst enjoying the benefits and security of being part of a well-established group at a time where you can really make an impact on your career and the environment. To find out more or for an interview please forward your CV to John Hutchinson and I will organise a convenient time to call. Salary basic c.£40,000 , £45,000 OTE & Car £5K allowance. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Benefits: Work from home Application question(s): Happy to work from home to cover a large area on the road c 4 days per week Experience: working in the construction materials sector: 2 years (preferred) Sales to Consulting Engineers & Contractors: 2 years (preferred) Glenigan and Hubspot: 1 year (preferred) providing CPD's to architects and engineers: 2 years (required) Work Location: On the road
Job Description: An exciting opportunity where you will Project Manage bespoke applications and with every project being different this would suit an experienced and confident manager. You will manage the project sometimes helping the Sales team with tender through to being onsite for installation. Based at the company HQ in Stoke with travel across the UK and potentially worldwide. You will need to have a methodical approach with a Mechanical or Electrical engineering background and used to Managing complex programmes across the whole project lifecycle. Located in North Staffordshire and due to planned growth, we now seek an experienced and accomplished Project Manager with experience gained in safety critical environments i.e. Aviation, Nuclear, Oil & Gas or other similar highly complex Engineering projects to join the team on a permanent basis. As a Project Manager you will organise all activities for the delivery of our systems and solutions to a global base of defence and civil authority customers. Working in a multi-disciplinary team setting and with third party suppliers you will apply a broad base of project management skills and competences, ensuring the most appropriate and agreed solution is delivered to the customer. The Role: Determine and define project scope and objectives ensuring consistent project reviews and evaluations are carried out, managing risks and opportunities throughout the lifecycle of the project. Apply industry best practices, techniques, and standards throughout the entire project execution Lead planning, scheduling, controlling and reporting activities for a range of projects, and tracking costs. Work closely with stakeholders tracking changes, reporting on milestones and producing concise project reports where appropriate and measuring project performance. Forecast resources needed to reach project milestones, developing detailed Project Management schedules and work plans. Actively identify potential problems within the project and provide and implement effective mitigations. Work closely and liaise with all specialists required to facilitate and deliver the overall project, maintaining effective relationships with all internal and external stakeholders and their representatives. The Person: At least 5 years project/programme management experience across the complete project lifecycle, sign posting key milestones and identifying and mitigating principal risks. Extensive experience of delivering complex projects/programmes in excess of £5m utilising industry recognised methodology - with responsibility for overall delivery, risk management and budget. Able to lead and deliver complex projects with multiple stakeholders, customers and suppliers to achieve, cost, quality and delivery objectives. Degree level qualification; MSc, BSc, BEng, HND or HNC in an Engineering Discipline would be an advantage. In commutable distance to the clients North Staffordshire location (relocation assistance available for the right candidate). Able to work on own initiative in all areas of work, be capable of making decisions within the remit of the programme and take personal responsibility for making things happen. Team player with strong presentation, communication and interpersonal skills and ability to interact with internal and external stakeholders. Project Management qualification; Prince2, PMI, APMP or certified equivalent. Strong IT skills in MS Project Excel, etc. are essential. Nice to have: Chartered Engineer with a recognised Engineering Institution. Membership of APM or equivalent. This position offers a real opportunity to contribute to an established and successful business and apart from a generous salary, we offer long term career prospects, personal development within a vibrant fast paced environment with cutting edge Solutions into Aviation, Maritime and Military markets. For more information or a confidential discussion please forward your CV to John Hutchinson Commutable to the ST4 area of Stoke on Trent Education: Diploma of Higher Education (required) Experience: project/programme management: 5 years (required) Delivering complex projects/programmes in excess of £5m: 3 years (required)
Oct 01, 2025
Full time
Job Description: An exciting opportunity where you will Project Manage bespoke applications and with every project being different this would suit an experienced and confident manager. You will manage the project sometimes helping the Sales team with tender through to being onsite for installation. Based at the company HQ in Stoke with travel across the UK and potentially worldwide. You will need to have a methodical approach with a Mechanical or Electrical engineering background and used to Managing complex programmes across the whole project lifecycle. Located in North Staffordshire and due to planned growth, we now seek an experienced and accomplished Project Manager with experience gained in safety critical environments i.e. Aviation, Nuclear, Oil & Gas or other similar highly complex Engineering projects to join the team on a permanent basis. As a Project Manager you will organise all activities for the delivery of our systems and solutions to a global base of defence and civil authority customers. Working in a multi-disciplinary team setting and with third party suppliers you will apply a broad base of project management skills and competences, ensuring the most appropriate and agreed solution is delivered to the customer. The Role: Determine and define project scope and objectives ensuring consistent project reviews and evaluations are carried out, managing risks and opportunities throughout the lifecycle of the project. Apply industry best practices, techniques, and standards throughout the entire project execution Lead planning, scheduling, controlling and reporting activities for a range of projects, and tracking costs. Work closely with stakeholders tracking changes, reporting on milestones and producing concise project reports where appropriate and measuring project performance. Forecast resources needed to reach project milestones, developing detailed Project Management schedules and work plans. Actively identify potential problems within the project and provide and implement effective mitigations. Work closely and liaise with all specialists required to facilitate and deliver the overall project, maintaining effective relationships with all internal and external stakeholders and their representatives. The Person: At least 5 years project/programme management experience across the complete project lifecycle, sign posting key milestones and identifying and mitigating principal risks. Extensive experience of delivering complex projects/programmes in excess of £5m utilising industry recognised methodology - with responsibility for overall delivery, risk management and budget. Able to lead and deliver complex projects with multiple stakeholders, customers and suppliers to achieve, cost, quality and delivery objectives. Degree level qualification; MSc, BSc, BEng, HND or HNC in an Engineering Discipline would be an advantage. In commutable distance to the clients North Staffordshire location (relocation assistance available for the right candidate). Able to work on own initiative in all areas of work, be capable of making decisions within the remit of the programme and take personal responsibility for making things happen. Team player with strong presentation, communication and interpersonal skills and ability to interact with internal and external stakeholders. Project Management qualification; Prince2, PMI, APMP or certified equivalent. Strong IT skills in MS Project Excel, etc. are essential. Nice to have: Chartered Engineer with a recognised Engineering Institution. Membership of APM or equivalent. This position offers a real opportunity to contribute to an established and successful business and apart from a generous salary, we offer long term career prospects, personal development within a vibrant fast paced environment with cutting edge Solutions into Aviation, Maritime and Military markets. For more information or a confidential discussion please forward your CV to John Hutchinson Commutable to the ST4 area of Stoke on Trent Education: Diploma of Higher Education (required) Experience: project/programme management: 5 years (required) Delivering complex projects/programmes in excess of £5m: 3 years (required)
