Lead / Senior DevOps Engineer Contract Opportunity - Inside IR35 UK Wide The Bridge IT are supporting a flagship digital transformation programme, seeking experienced Senior and Lead DevOps Engineers to join established engineering teams. This is a long-term contract with significant scope for impact, working on critical national services. Day rate: £625 £650 p/d (Inside IR35) Location: Hybrid with occasional travel to sites across the UK Duration: Until March 2026 (initial), with expectation of 12-month extension Clearance: SC Clearance required (will sponsor if needed) The Role: You will be part of cross-functional teams delivering and maintaining large-scale digital platforms, ensuring high availability, scalability, and resilience. The role requires a blend of technical depth and leadership capability particularly in automation, observability, and mentoring team members. Key Skills & Experience: DevOps/SRE experience (5+ years) ownership of projects, strong automation and Infrastructure-as-Code approach, incident management, and leadership of initiatives. Terraform production use including modules, state management, and AWS integration. Kafka experience with production clusters, scaling, tuning, troubleshooting, and event-driven systems. MongoDB strong admin experience including replication, sharding, tuning, and backups. Monitoring/Observability Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, Datadog, with strong alerting/SLO design. AWS expertise across EC2, VPC, S3, RDS, IAM, ALB/NLB, and cost optimisation. Linux advanced administration, performance debugging, and security hardening. CI/CD & Automation Jenkins, GitLab CI, or GitHub Actions, plus containerisation (Docker/Kubernetes) and GitOps practices. If this sounds of interest, please apply to hear more!
Oct 15, 2025
Contractor
Lead / Senior DevOps Engineer Contract Opportunity - Inside IR35 UK Wide The Bridge IT are supporting a flagship digital transformation programme, seeking experienced Senior and Lead DevOps Engineers to join established engineering teams. This is a long-term contract with significant scope for impact, working on critical national services. Day rate: £625 £650 p/d (Inside IR35) Location: Hybrid with occasional travel to sites across the UK Duration: Until March 2026 (initial), with expectation of 12-month extension Clearance: SC Clearance required (will sponsor if needed) The Role: You will be part of cross-functional teams delivering and maintaining large-scale digital platforms, ensuring high availability, scalability, and resilience. The role requires a blend of technical depth and leadership capability particularly in automation, observability, and mentoring team members. Key Skills & Experience: DevOps/SRE experience (5+ years) ownership of projects, strong automation and Infrastructure-as-Code approach, incident management, and leadership of initiatives. Terraform production use including modules, state management, and AWS integration. Kafka experience with production clusters, scaling, tuning, troubleshooting, and event-driven systems. MongoDB strong admin experience including replication, sharding, tuning, and backups. Monitoring/Observability Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, Datadog, with strong alerting/SLO design. AWS expertise across EC2, VPC, S3, RDS, IAM, ALB/NLB, and cost optimisation. Linux advanced administration, performance debugging, and security hardening. CI/CD & Automation Jenkins, GitLab CI, or GitHub Actions, plus containerisation (Docker/Kubernetes) and GitOps practices. If this sounds of interest, please apply to hear more!
Senior Mechanical Engineer - Biotech Mechatronics - Cambridge A spin-out Biotech company, based in Cambridge, is currently hiring several Senior Mechanical Engineers to join them and help accelerate the proof of concept, design, development, building, and testing of a novel life-saving biotech manufacturing device. Your focus will be accelerating the proof of concept, design, development, building, and testing of the hardware of this new biotech device, collaborating with some excellent Medical Devices Physicists, Scientists, Electronics Engineers, and Design Engineers. This role involves working on the design and development of this biotech manufacturing device, using 3D CAD. Therefore, specific CAD experience will be essential, ideally SOLIDWORKS. We need senior-level candidates, someone who has worked on mechatronics, automation, robotics, precision devices or another complex electro-mechanical technology. Due to the size of this company, you will be exposure to other areas of the business, including third-party meetings and attending Biotech, Medical Devices and Science conferences and trade shows. Consequently, it would be ideal if you have previously worked for a start-up/scale-up company or worked for a Medical Devices/Biotech/Scientific Design Consultancy and know what it's like to wear multiple hats when needed. Experience in Medical Devices, Scientific or Biotech companies is not essential; we can also look at candidates from other complex sectors. The technology you will be working on will save lives. I can provide more details once you have made an application. Most candidates I have spoken with find the work rewarding due to the impact this work will have on lives. It is expected that you would hold a degree and a masters in a related Medical Devices, Mechanical Engineering, Design Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or another relevant scientific subject that led you into a Mechanical Engineer role. You will also be rewarded with an excellent starting salary, enhanced pension, bonus, healthcare, other benefits, and future career development as the company grows while also working in an interesting field on a product that could help a lot of people. As this is an exciting role, joining a start-up company at the beginning of their journey, I'm expecting a lot of interest in the role. So, if you are interested, please apply straight away or risk missing out to someone else. For more information, please feel free to call Andrew Welsh, Director of Medical Devices, Biotech and Drug Discovery recruitment specialists, Newton Colmore, on (phone number removed) or submit an application, and a member of our team at Newton Colmore will be in touch with you.
Oct 15, 2025
Full time
Senior Mechanical Engineer - Biotech Mechatronics - Cambridge A spin-out Biotech company, based in Cambridge, is currently hiring several Senior Mechanical Engineers to join them and help accelerate the proof of concept, design, development, building, and testing of a novel life-saving biotech manufacturing device. Your focus will be accelerating the proof of concept, design, development, building, and testing of the hardware of this new biotech device, collaborating with some excellent Medical Devices Physicists, Scientists, Electronics Engineers, and Design Engineers. This role involves working on the design and development of this biotech manufacturing device, using 3D CAD. Therefore, specific CAD experience will be essential, ideally SOLIDWORKS. We need senior-level candidates, someone who has worked on mechatronics, automation, robotics, precision devices or another complex electro-mechanical technology. Due to the size of this company, you will be exposure to other areas of the business, including third-party meetings and attending Biotech, Medical Devices and Science conferences and trade shows. Consequently, it would be ideal if you have previously worked for a start-up/scale-up company or worked for a Medical Devices/Biotech/Scientific Design Consultancy and know what it's like to wear multiple hats when needed. Experience in Medical Devices, Scientific or Biotech companies is not essential; we can also look at candidates from other complex sectors. The technology you will be working on will save lives. I can provide more details once you have made an application. Most candidates I have spoken with find the work rewarding due to the impact this work will have on lives. It is expected that you would hold a degree and a masters in a related Medical Devices, Mechanical Engineering, Design Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or another relevant scientific subject that led you into a Mechanical Engineer role. You will also be rewarded with an excellent starting salary, enhanced pension, bonus, healthcare, other benefits, and future career development as the company grows while also working in an interesting field on a product that could help a lot of people. As this is an exciting role, joining a start-up company at the beginning of their journey, I'm expecting a lot of interest in the role. So, if you are interested, please apply straight away or risk missing out to someone else. For more information, please feel free to call Andrew Welsh, Director of Medical Devices, Biotech and Drug Discovery recruitment specialists, Newton Colmore, on (phone number removed) or submit an application, and a member of our team at Newton Colmore will be in touch with you.
Engineering Supervisor Location: Suffolk Salary: 60,000 - 65,000 + exceptional benefits package Hours: Monday to Friday, days (40 hours per week, flexible start/finish times) About the Company This leading UK food manufacturing business operates across multiple sites and is well established as a trusted name in the FMCG sector. The Suffolk facility is a high-volume, automated environment producing a wide range of retail products supplied to major UK retailers. The site combines traditional manufacturing with modern automation - including conveyors, robots, form-fill-seal and packaging lines - offering both technical challenge and exciting opportunity for innovation. The Role We're seeking an experienced Engineering Supervisor to take ownership of a key production and packaging area within this fast-paced operation. You'll provide day-to-day leadership for a small team of multi-skilled engineers, driving both performance and proactive maintenance, and supporting continuous improvement across the site. You'll play a pivotal role in ensuring reliability, efficiency and safety, working closely with Operations and Process Leads to deliver tangible engineering improvements and support site-wide investment projects. This position would suit a qualified engineer who's ready to step up into a leadership role - or a proven supervisor seeking a fresh challenge with real autonomy and the opportunity to shape the direction of a high-performing department. Key Responsibilities Lead, coach and develop a small team of multi-skilled engineers and technicians. Drive proactive maintenance and reliability improvement initiatives. Manage and engage external contractors for specialist maintenance and project work. Identify and justify capital investment opportunities. Collaborate closely with Operations and Process Leads to deliver productivity gains. Lead root cause analysis and defect elimination activities. Support installation and commissioning of new equipment and automation projects. Maintain safe systems of work, ensuring all engineering activities are compliant. About You Time-served or formally qualified engineer (mechanical or electrical). Strong background in FMCG or food manufacturing maintenance. Hands-on capability balanced with leadership and people management skills. Excellent problem-solving and communication abilities. A proactive mindset with a drive for improvement and efficiency. Comfortable working in a dynamic, automated production environment. What's on Offer Competitive salary of 60,000 - 65,000 depending on experience. Attractive performance-related pay and benefits package. Genuine progression opportunities within a stable, growing business. Flexibility in working hours and supportive leadership culture. The chance to make your mark - shaping the future of a successful and evolving site. How to Apply If you're an engineering professional ready to take on a leadership challenge with real scope for impact, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your CV, or reach out for a confidential discussion. As you know over here at Zest we like to do things properly and always want to keep you, the candidate in the loop. Applying to this 'one of a kind' role you give Zest permission to hold your information. If you want to know more about how Zest look after your personal information please visit our privacy policy on the website (url removed)
Oct 15, 2025
Full time
Engineering Supervisor Location: Suffolk Salary: 60,000 - 65,000 + exceptional benefits package Hours: Monday to Friday, days (40 hours per week, flexible start/finish times) About the Company This leading UK food manufacturing business operates across multiple sites and is well established as a trusted name in the FMCG sector. The Suffolk facility is a high-volume, automated environment producing a wide range of retail products supplied to major UK retailers. The site combines traditional manufacturing with modern automation - including conveyors, robots, form-fill-seal and packaging lines - offering both technical challenge and exciting opportunity for innovation. The Role We're seeking an experienced Engineering Supervisor to take ownership of a key production and packaging area within this fast-paced operation. You'll provide day-to-day leadership for a small team of multi-skilled engineers, driving both performance and proactive maintenance, and supporting continuous improvement across the site. You'll play a pivotal role in ensuring reliability, efficiency and safety, working closely with Operations and Process Leads to deliver tangible engineering improvements and support site-wide investment projects. This position would suit a qualified engineer who's ready to step up into a leadership role - or a proven supervisor seeking a fresh challenge with real autonomy and the opportunity to shape the direction of a high-performing department. Key Responsibilities Lead, coach and develop a small team of multi-skilled engineers and technicians. Drive proactive maintenance and reliability improvement initiatives. Manage and engage external contractors for specialist maintenance and project work. Identify and justify capital investment opportunities. Collaborate closely with Operations and Process Leads to deliver productivity gains. Lead root cause analysis and defect elimination activities. Support installation and commissioning of new equipment and automation projects. Maintain safe systems of work, ensuring all engineering activities are compliant. About You Time-served or formally qualified engineer (mechanical or electrical). Strong background in FMCG or food manufacturing maintenance. Hands-on capability balanced with leadership and people management skills. Excellent problem-solving and communication abilities. A proactive mindset with a drive for improvement and efficiency. Comfortable working in a dynamic, automated production environment. What's on Offer Competitive salary of 60,000 - 65,000 depending on experience. Attractive performance-related pay and benefits package. Genuine progression opportunities within a stable, growing business. Flexibility in working hours and supportive leadership culture. The chance to make your mark - shaping the future of a successful and evolving site. How to Apply If you're an engineering professional ready to take on a leadership challenge with real scope for impact, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your CV, or reach out for a confidential discussion. As you know over here at Zest we like to do things properly and always want to keep you, the candidate in the loop. Applying to this 'one of a kind' role you give Zest permission to hold your information. If you want to know more about how Zest look after your personal information please visit our privacy policy on the website (url removed)
Adept Resourcing are supporting a well-known Financial Services organisation, assisting them in their search for an Automation Developer for their Leeds office. Role: To work with departments across the firm and with the IT team to automate repetitive tasks and streamline processes. Design, develop and test robust automation solutions to streamline processes. Create scripts, bots, or workflows using products to automate repetitive tasks. Collaborate with the Business Analyst to understand business processes that require automation and provide technical guidance on how they can be automated. Monitor and support automated processes. Validate automation outcomes to ensure accuracy and reliability. Maintain good development practices (standards, documentation, peer review, etc). Ensure automation adheres to data protection and security standards. Carry out regular communication to stake holders and Line Manager on the progress of development activities. Research new technologies, methodologies and development best practices to ensure that inhouse developed solutions are using the best technology possible. Acting in full compliance with the firm's policies and procedures as listed within the Code of Conduct Policies, Branch Manual and Staff Handbook. Ensuring confidentiality and report any risks which may be detrimental to clients or to the firm's reputation. To act to deliver fair outcomes, meeting Consumer Duty requirements around client service and to ensure compliance with the FCA requirements, the Branch Manual, Code of Conduct policies and T&C framework. Any other reasonable request as required by the IT Development Manager or IT Director. QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE Essential Experience of using UiPath to automate business processes. Experience with workflow debugging, logging, and exception handling. Experience in translating business needs into technical specifications. Experience implementing both unattended and attended robot. Experience of using AI technologies in RPA processes. Exposure to other automation tools (e.g., Power Automate, PowerShell, Python). SKILLS & BEHAVIOURS Essential Strong understanding of RPA design principles, reusability, and modular workflows. Familiarity with all aspects of the automation/software development lifecycle. A good communicator who is comfortable liaising with stakeholders. At Adept Resourcing - Commercial & Engineering, we specialise in connecting companies with top talent that drives innovation, growth and success. With our industry expertise, extensive network and personalised approach, we're here to help you.
Oct 15, 2025
Full time
Adept Resourcing are supporting a well-known Financial Services organisation, assisting them in their search for an Automation Developer for their Leeds office. Role: To work with departments across the firm and with the IT team to automate repetitive tasks and streamline processes. Design, develop and test robust automation solutions to streamline processes. Create scripts, bots, or workflows using products to automate repetitive tasks. Collaborate with the Business Analyst to understand business processes that require automation and provide technical guidance on how they can be automated. Monitor and support automated processes. Validate automation outcomes to ensure accuracy and reliability. Maintain good development practices (standards, documentation, peer review, etc). Ensure automation adheres to data protection and security standards. Carry out regular communication to stake holders and Line Manager on the progress of development activities. Research new technologies, methodologies and development best practices to ensure that inhouse developed solutions are using the best technology possible. Acting in full compliance with the firm's policies and procedures as listed within the Code of Conduct Policies, Branch Manual and Staff Handbook. Ensuring confidentiality and report any risks which may be detrimental to clients or to the firm's reputation. To act to deliver fair outcomes, meeting Consumer Duty requirements around client service and to ensure compliance with the FCA requirements, the Branch Manual, Code of Conduct policies and T&C framework. Any other reasonable request as required by the IT Development Manager or IT Director. QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE Essential Experience of using UiPath to automate business processes. Experience with workflow debugging, logging, and exception handling. Experience in translating business needs into technical specifications. Experience implementing both unattended and attended robot. Experience of using AI technologies in RPA processes. Exposure to other automation tools (e.g., Power Automate, PowerShell, Python). SKILLS & BEHAVIOURS Essential Strong understanding of RPA design principles, reusability, and modular workflows. Familiarity with all aspects of the automation/software development lifecycle. A good communicator who is comfortable liaising with stakeholders. At Adept Resourcing - Commercial & Engineering, we specialise in connecting companies with top talent that drives innovation, growth and success. With our industry expertise, extensive network and personalised approach, we're here to help you.
Solution Architect Manchester (One day in the office every two weeks) 48,416 - 76,877 (dependent on experience) + Great Benefits An experienced Solution Architect is required for our client based in Manchester. The successful candidate will lead the design and delivery of modern infrastructure and cloud solutions that support the organisation's strategic technology goals. Your expertise will directly impact the quality and resilience of digital services. Responsibilities: Designing secure, scalable infrastructure solutions across hybrid cloud environments (Azure & on-prem). Defining IT strategies and architectural roadmaps aligned with emerging technologies. Leading the delivery of enterprise-scale projects and presenting solutions to the Technical Design Authority. Collaborating with stakeholders across IT and business teams to deliver high-quality services. Driving automation and integration using tools like PowerShell, Python, BICEP, GitHub, and Octopus Deploy. Providing inclusive leadership and mentoring to technical teams. Skills: Essential: Proven experience as a Solution Architect in infrastructure and cloud environments. Deep knowledge of Microsoft Azure, on-prem technologies (VMware, Exchange, SAN), and Microsoft 365. Hands-on experience with infrastructure as code and DevOps tooling. Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Ability to manage complex workloads and lead diverse teams. Desirable: Microsoft certifications (Azure Architect, M365 Admin, DevOps Engineer). Architecture certifications (TOGAF, BCS).
Oct 15, 2025
Full time
Solution Architect Manchester (One day in the office every two weeks) 48,416 - 76,877 (dependent on experience) + Great Benefits An experienced Solution Architect is required for our client based in Manchester. The successful candidate will lead the design and delivery of modern infrastructure and cloud solutions that support the organisation's strategic technology goals. Your expertise will directly impact the quality and resilience of digital services. Responsibilities: Designing secure, scalable infrastructure solutions across hybrid cloud environments (Azure & on-prem). Defining IT strategies and architectural roadmaps aligned with emerging technologies. Leading the delivery of enterprise-scale projects and presenting solutions to the Technical Design Authority. Collaborating with stakeholders across IT and business teams to deliver high-quality services. Driving automation and integration using tools like PowerShell, Python, BICEP, GitHub, and Octopus Deploy. Providing inclusive leadership and mentoring to technical teams. Skills: Essential: Proven experience as a Solution Architect in infrastructure and cloud environments. Deep knowledge of Microsoft Azure, on-prem technologies (VMware, Exchange, SAN), and Microsoft 365. Hands-on experience with infrastructure as code and DevOps tooling. Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Ability to manage complex workloads and lead diverse teams. Desirable: Microsoft certifications (Azure Architect, M365 Admin, DevOps Engineer). Architecture certifications (TOGAF, BCS).
Job Title: Network Engineer (Juniper Specialist) - Consultancy Location: Crawley, Hybrid (On-site + Remote) Contract Length: 6 months with possible extension Rate: e.g., 400 per day Inside IR35 Start Date: ASAP Requirement: Experis have recently signed an exclusive agreement with a large public sector/NHS consultancy and are seeking an interim resource to support a large Network related project. We are seeking an experienced Network Engineer with in-depth Juniper expertise to join the project on a contract basis. This role will focus on maintaining, optimising, and securing complex network infrastructures across multiple NHS and corporate sites, ensuring resilience, performance, and security for critical healthcare systems. Key Responsibilities Design, configure, and support Juniper-based network infrastructure across multiple sites. Implement network upgrades, migrations, and security enhancements in line with NHS standards. Troubleshoot and resolve network performance, connectivity, and security issues. Collaborate with IT security, systems, and application teams to support clinical operations. Ensure compliance with NHS Digital and internal security protocols. Provide documentation, knowledge transfer, and technical guidance to internal staff. Essential Skills & Experience Proven hands-on experience with Juniper routing, switching, and firewall technologies (e.g., JunOS, SRX, MX, EX series). Strong understanding of BGP, OSPF, VPNs, and network segmentation. Familiarity with NHS networking standards and requirements (preferred). Experience in high-availability environments and large-scale enterprise networks. Strong troubleshooting, diagnostic, and documentation skills. Desirable Juniper certifications (e.g., JNCIA, JNCIS, JNCIP) Experience with network monitoring tools and automation scripts Knowledge of Cisco or other enterprise networking solutions Contract Details Duration: 6 Months IR35 Status: Inside of IR35 Rate: 400 per day Location: Crawley, with hybrid working options People Source Consulting Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. People Source specialise in technology recruitment across niche markets including Information Technology, Digital TV, Digital Marketing, Project and Programme Management, SAP, Digital and Consumer Electronics, Air Traffic Management, Management Consultancy, Business Intelligence, Manufacturing, Telecoms, Public Sector, Healthcare, Finance and Oil & Gas.
Oct 15, 2025
Contractor
Job Title: Network Engineer (Juniper Specialist) - Consultancy Location: Crawley, Hybrid (On-site + Remote) Contract Length: 6 months with possible extension Rate: e.g., 400 per day Inside IR35 Start Date: ASAP Requirement: Experis have recently signed an exclusive agreement with a large public sector/NHS consultancy and are seeking an interim resource to support a large Network related project. We are seeking an experienced Network Engineer with in-depth Juniper expertise to join the project on a contract basis. This role will focus on maintaining, optimising, and securing complex network infrastructures across multiple NHS and corporate sites, ensuring resilience, performance, and security for critical healthcare systems. Key Responsibilities Design, configure, and support Juniper-based network infrastructure across multiple sites. Implement network upgrades, migrations, and security enhancements in line with NHS standards. Troubleshoot and resolve network performance, connectivity, and security issues. Collaborate with IT security, systems, and application teams to support clinical operations. Ensure compliance with NHS Digital and internal security protocols. Provide documentation, knowledge transfer, and technical guidance to internal staff. Essential Skills & Experience Proven hands-on experience with Juniper routing, switching, and firewall technologies (e.g., JunOS, SRX, MX, EX series). Strong understanding of BGP, OSPF, VPNs, and network segmentation. Familiarity with NHS networking standards and requirements (preferred). Experience in high-availability environments and large-scale enterprise networks. Strong troubleshooting, diagnostic, and documentation skills. Desirable Juniper certifications (e.g., JNCIA, JNCIS, JNCIP) Experience with network monitoring tools and automation scripts Knowledge of Cisco or other enterprise networking solutions Contract Details Duration: 6 Months IR35 Status: Inside of IR35 Rate: 400 per day Location: Crawley, with hybrid working options People Source Consulting Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. People Source specialise in technology recruitment across niche markets including Information Technology, Digital TV, Digital Marketing, Project and Programme Management, SAP, Digital and Consumer Electronics, Air Traffic Management, Management Consultancy, Business Intelligence, Manufacturing, Telecoms, Public Sector, Healthcare, Finance and Oil & Gas.
Role: Systems Engineer (Power Platform Specialist) Location: London Recruiter: Adept Resourcing, on behalf of our client Role Purpose Adept Resourcing are recruiting on behalf of our client for a Systems Engineer (Power Platform Specialist). The successful candidate will collaborate across departments to automate repetitive tasks, streamline business processes, and provide technical support for Power Platform solutions. Key Responsibilities Monitor and support existing Power Platform applications, debugging issues and optimising performance. Integrate Power Platform with Azure services, Microsoft 365, and secure APIs with third-party systems. Design, develop, and test automation solutions to improve efficiency. Build scripts, workflows, or bots to automate tasks. Collaborate with business stakeholders and automation developers to deliver scalable solutions. Validate and monitor automated processes to ensure accuracy and reliability. Maintain documentation, standards, and peer review practices. Ensure all automation complies with security, data protection, and regulatory standards. Research and recommend new technologies and best practices. Communicate progress effectively to stakeholders and management. Essential Qualifications & Experience 2+ years of Azure Platform systems administration experience. 2+ years of Power Platform development and support. Strong understanding of workflow design principles and low-code/no-code solutions. Proficiency with Power Apps and Power Automate. Familiarity with Azure services integration. Desirable Skills & Experience Experience in financial services. Proficiency in Power BI report development. Strong knowledge of Dataverse and data modelling. Exposure to automation tools such as UIPath, PowerShell, or Python. Experience applying AI technologies within Power Platform. Microsoft certifications such as PL-200, PL-400, PL-600, or AZ-900. Key Skills & Behaviours Strong communicator with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels. Self-motivated and proactive with excellent problem-solving skills. Highly organised, with strong attention to detail. Collaborative team player with a creative, analytical mindset. At Adept Resourcing - Commercial & Engineering, we specialise in connecting companies with top talent that drives innovation, growth and success. With our industry expertise, extensive network and personalised approach, we're here to help you.
Oct 15, 2025
Full time
Role: Systems Engineer (Power Platform Specialist) Location: London Recruiter: Adept Resourcing, on behalf of our client Role Purpose Adept Resourcing are recruiting on behalf of our client for a Systems Engineer (Power Platform Specialist). The successful candidate will collaborate across departments to automate repetitive tasks, streamline business processes, and provide technical support for Power Platform solutions. Key Responsibilities Monitor and support existing Power Platform applications, debugging issues and optimising performance. Integrate Power Platform with Azure services, Microsoft 365, and secure APIs with third-party systems. Design, develop, and test automation solutions to improve efficiency. Build scripts, workflows, or bots to automate tasks. Collaborate with business stakeholders and automation developers to deliver scalable solutions. Validate and monitor automated processes to ensure accuracy and reliability. Maintain documentation, standards, and peer review practices. Ensure all automation complies with security, data protection, and regulatory standards. Research and recommend new technologies and best practices. Communicate progress effectively to stakeholders and management. Essential Qualifications & Experience 2+ years of Azure Platform systems administration experience. 2+ years of Power Platform development and support. Strong understanding of workflow design principles and low-code/no-code solutions. Proficiency with Power Apps and Power Automate. Familiarity with Azure services integration. Desirable Skills & Experience Experience in financial services. Proficiency in Power BI report development. Strong knowledge of Dataverse and data modelling. Exposure to automation tools such as UIPath, PowerShell, or Python. Experience applying AI technologies within Power Platform. Microsoft certifications such as PL-200, PL-400, PL-600, or AZ-900. Key Skills & Behaviours Strong communicator with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels. Self-motivated and proactive with excellent problem-solving skills. Highly organised, with strong attention to detail. Collaborative team player with a creative, analytical mindset. At Adept Resourcing - Commercial & Engineering, we specialise in connecting companies with top talent that drives innovation, growth and success. With our industry expertise, extensive network and personalised approach, we're here to help you.
Azure Platform Engineer Contract - Edinburgh Edinburgh / Hybrid (2 days onsite per week) Up to £625 per day 6-month initial contract Inside IR35 Bright Purple is seeking a skilled Azure Platform Engineer for an exciting contract role with a leading financial services organisation in Edinburgh. This position focuses on infrastructure as code, automation, and cloud engineering to support both existing and future applications. Key Responsibilities Enable and optimise application deployments on Azure Automate Azure environments using Terraform Build secure, scalable environments for code storage, deployment, and protection Contribute to cloud strategy and architecture What You ll Bring Proven expertise in Microsoft Azure (ideally within financial services) Strong hands-on experience with Terraform and infrastructure as code Knowledge of Kubernetes for container orchestration Exposure to AWS or GCP is a strong advantage This is a fantastic opportunity to work on cutting-edge cloud solutions within a collaborative, forward-thinking environment. If this sounds like the right fit, APPLY NOW. Bright Purple is an equal opportunities employer. We re proud to partner with clients who share our commitment to diversity and inclusion across the tech industry.
Oct 15, 2025
Contractor
Azure Platform Engineer Contract - Edinburgh Edinburgh / Hybrid (2 days onsite per week) Up to £625 per day 6-month initial contract Inside IR35 Bright Purple is seeking a skilled Azure Platform Engineer for an exciting contract role with a leading financial services organisation in Edinburgh. This position focuses on infrastructure as code, automation, and cloud engineering to support both existing and future applications. Key Responsibilities Enable and optimise application deployments on Azure Automate Azure environments using Terraform Build secure, scalable environments for code storage, deployment, and protection Contribute to cloud strategy and architecture What You ll Bring Proven expertise in Microsoft Azure (ideally within financial services) Strong hands-on experience with Terraform and infrastructure as code Knowledge of Kubernetes for container orchestration Exposure to AWS or GCP is a strong advantage This is a fantastic opportunity to work on cutting-edge cloud solutions within a collaborative, forward-thinking environment. If this sounds like the right fit, APPLY NOW. Bright Purple is an equal opportunities employer. We re proud to partner with clients who share our commitment to diversity and inclusion across the tech industry.
Inside Sales Executive / Sales Coordinator / Account Executive / Regional Account Manager / Sales Executive to join a global, leading cable manufacturer. This Account Manager / Regional Account Manager / Inside Sales Executive / Sales Executive will be working hybrid, 3 days office, 2 days home based, in Greater London, focusing on sales support for cable management systems and cable products for a particular region in the UK. The ideal Account Manager / Regional Account Manager / Inside Sales Executive / Sales Executive will have experience in sales / supporting a sales team with inbound and outbound enquiries. Package: 35,000 Pension contribution 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, plus 3 days for Christmas Extra days holiday for years of service Life Assurance and Critical Illness Scheme Hybrid working 3 days office, 2 days from home Account Manager / Account Executive / Regional Account Manager / Inside Sales Executive / Sales Executive Role: Driving sales support for the companies range of products, through inbound and outbound sales. Maintain and grow cable product sales through supporting and helping customers and clients, and negotiations to achieve targets. Work closely with the Inside Sales Manager to offer technical expertise, implement sales strategies to customers. Consistently growing technical and professional knowledge through personal network and professional society participation. Operate in the Greater London office 3 days a week, closely with the rest of the Inside Sales team, supporting the rest of the external and sales management. Account Manager / Account Executive / Regional Account Manager / Inside Sales Executive / Sales Executive Requirements: Experience as a Account Manager / Regional Account Manager / Inside Sales Executive / Sales Executive or similar role within the cable, industrial automation, electrical sales, manufacturing, or engineering industry. A technical qualification such as Apprentice-trained, HNC, HND, or Degree would be advantageous. Inbound and outbound sales experience Willingness to work hybrid 3 days in the office per week.
Oct 15, 2025
Full time
Inside Sales Executive / Sales Coordinator / Account Executive / Regional Account Manager / Sales Executive to join a global, leading cable manufacturer. This Account Manager / Regional Account Manager / Inside Sales Executive / Sales Executive will be working hybrid, 3 days office, 2 days home based, in Greater London, focusing on sales support for cable management systems and cable products for a particular region in the UK. The ideal Account Manager / Regional Account Manager / Inside Sales Executive / Sales Executive will have experience in sales / supporting a sales team with inbound and outbound enquiries. Package: 35,000 Pension contribution 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, plus 3 days for Christmas Extra days holiday for years of service Life Assurance and Critical Illness Scheme Hybrid working 3 days office, 2 days from home Account Manager / Account Executive / Regional Account Manager / Inside Sales Executive / Sales Executive Role: Driving sales support for the companies range of products, through inbound and outbound sales. Maintain and grow cable product sales through supporting and helping customers and clients, and negotiations to achieve targets. Work closely with the Inside Sales Manager to offer technical expertise, implement sales strategies to customers. Consistently growing technical and professional knowledge through personal network and professional society participation. Operate in the Greater London office 3 days a week, closely with the rest of the Inside Sales team, supporting the rest of the external and sales management. Account Manager / Account Executive / Regional Account Manager / Inside Sales Executive / Sales Executive Requirements: Experience as a Account Manager / Regional Account Manager / Inside Sales Executive / Sales Executive or similar role within the cable, industrial automation, electrical sales, manufacturing, or engineering industry. A technical qualification such as Apprentice-trained, HNC, HND, or Degree would be advantageous. Inbound and outbound sales experience Willingness to work hybrid 3 days in the office per week.
Software Engineering Manager / Software Team Lead Hybrid Manchester We're working with a rapidly growing company seeking a hands-off Software Engineering Leader to guide and inspire a talented, multi-skilled engineering team. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead from the front, not by coding, but by setting vision, driving delivery, and fostering a high-performance engineering culture. You ll be responsible for leading a team of exceptional engineers building slick, scalable digital consumer products using modern and complex technology stacks. The systems need to be resilient, high-performing, and elegant, supporting both customers and internal teams alike. What You ll Be Doing: Leading a high-calibre team of senior software engineers. Driving delivery, best practices, and engineering excellence. Championing modern development practices: TDD, automation, CI/CD, DevOps, and scalable architecture. Supporting the team s growth, both technically and professionally. Influencing wider tech direction and fostering a strong engineering culture. What We re Looking For: Proven experience in leading high-performing engineering teams. Solid technical background, ideally in software or data engineering. Deep understanding of modern engineering principles (TDD, CI/CD, OOP, cloud infrastructure). Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to inspire top talent. Company Culture: High standards with flexibility and trust Driven by innovation, quality, and continuous improvement Interested? If this sounds like the kind of environment where you'd thrive, get in touch in complete confidence.
Oct 15, 2025
Full time
Software Engineering Manager / Software Team Lead Hybrid Manchester We're working with a rapidly growing company seeking a hands-off Software Engineering Leader to guide and inspire a talented, multi-skilled engineering team. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead from the front, not by coding, but by setting vision, driving delivery, and fostering a high-performance engineering culture. You ll be responsible for leading a team of exceptional engineers building slick, scalable digital consumer products using modern and complex technology stacks. The systems need to be resilient, high-performing, and elegant, supporting both customers and internal teams alike. What You ll Be Doing: Leading a high-calibre team of senior software engineers. Driving delivery, best practices, and engineering excellence. Championing modern development practices: TDD, automation, CI/CD, DevOps, and scalable architecture. Supporting the team s growth, both technically and professionally. Influencing wider tech direction and fostering a strong engineering culture. What We re Looking For: Proven experience in leading high-performing engineering teams. Solid technical background, ideally in software or data engineering. Deep understanding of modern engineering principles (TDD, CI/CD, OOP, cloud infrastructure). Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to inspire top talent. Company Culture: High standards with flexibility and trust Driven by innovation, quality, and continuous improvement Interested? If this sounds like the kind of environment where you'd thrive, get in touch in complete confidence.
GCP Cloud Engineer Location: Hybrid (60% office 40% remote - 3 days on site is mandatory) Sheffield (preferred) also open to Birmingham and Edinburgh Duration: 31/12/2025 550 The client seeks a driven and seasoned GCP Cloud Engineer to aid in the development of services on Public Cloud Platforms. Utilise your Cloud Engineering expertise and DevOps skills across GCP to deploy and configure robust backend services, automate infrastructure, and employ CSP native services. This role offers the chance to work on impactful systems within a secure, high-availability setting at a leading global financial institution. Key Accountabilities Deploying, configuring and securing backend REST API services using CSP native services. Deploying, configuring and securing containerised application runtimes using Infrastructure as Code. Building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines in collaboration with DevOps and Security teams, focusing on traceability and regulatory controls. Managing, monitoring, and optimising cloud infrastructure across GCP, ensuring performance, resilience, cost-efficiency, and data security. Collaborating closely with infrastructure, architecture, and cybersecurity teams to meet internal risk, compliance, and governance requirements. Supporting live systems, conducting root cause analysis, fixing bugs and implementing solutions for incidents and performance bottlenecks. Essential Skills Demonstrable experience of: Public Cloud. Infrastructure build and configurations for services including Compute, Storage, Networking. Relational and NoSQL databases. Integration services such as messaging and streams. Building RESTful API Services. Containerisation, Kubernetes, serverless functions. Microservices and distributed tracing. Enterprise logging, monitoring, and alerting frameworks (e.g., ELK, Splunk, Prometheus, Grafana). Automation scripting (using languages such as Terraform, Ansible etc.). Experience with Continuous Integration (CI), Continuous Delivery (CD) and continuous testing tools. Experience working within an Agile environment. A good understanding of cryptography (authentication, data encryption). The ability to quickly acquire new skills and tools. Good non-functional testing experience. Desirable Skills Experience working in financial services or other regulated environments. Programming experience in Python and Golang. GCP certifications (e.g., Google Cloud Engineer / GCP Cloud DevOps Engineer).
Oct 15, 2025
Contractor
GCP Cloud Engineer Location: Hybrid (60% office 40% remote - 3 days on site is mandatory) Sheffield (preferred) also open to Birmingham and Edinburgh Duration: 31/12/2025 550 The client seeks a driven and seasoned GCP Cloud Engineer to aid in the development of services on Public Cloud Platforms. Utilise your Cloud Engineering expertise and DevOps skills across GCP to deploy and configure robust backend services, automate infrastructure, and employ CSP native services. This role offers the chance to work on impactful systems within a secure, high-availability setting at a leading global financial institution. Key Accountabilities Deploying, configuring and securing backend REST API services using CSP native services. Deploying, configuring and securing containerised application runtimes using Infrastructure as Code. Building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines in collaboration with DevOps and Security teams, focusing on traceability and regulatory controls. Managing, monitoring, and optimising cloud infrastructure across GCP, ensuring performance, resilience, cost-efficiency, and data security. Collaborating closely with infrastructure, architecture, and cybersecurity teams to meet internal risk, compliance, and governance requirements. Supporting live systems, conducting root cause analysis, fixing bugs and implementing solutions for incidents and performance bottlenecks. Essential Skills Demonstrable experience of: Public Cloud. Infrastructure build and configurations for services including Compute, Storage, Networking. Relational and NoSQL databases. Integration services such as messaging and streams. Building RESTful API Services. Containerisation, Kubernetes, serverless functions. Microservices and distributed tracing. Enterprise logging, monitoring, and alerting frameworks (e.g., ELK, Splunk, Prometheus, Grafana). Automation scripting (using languages such as Terraform, Ansible etc.). Experience with Continuous Integration (CI), Continuous Delivery (CD) and continuous testing tools. Experience working within an Agile environment. A good understanding of cryptography (authentication, data encryption). The ability to quickly acquire new skills and tools. Good non-functional testing experience. Desirable Skills Experience working in financial services or other regulated environments. Programming experience in Python and Golang. GCP certifications (e.g., Google Cloud Engineer / GCP Cloud DevOps Engineer).
Rise Executive Search And Recruitment Ltd
Longbenton, Tyne And Wear
Area Sales Engineer Industrial Electrical Control & Automation Excellent Negotiable Salary dependent upon experience, plus excellent benefits of Car, Pension, Buy/Sell holidays, and more. On behalf of our Client we have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Area Sales Engineer/Area Sales Manager with a proven track record as a business developer and excellent salesman in the Electrical Control and Automation industry to join the team of this first class business. The successful candidate will be selling a range of high quality Industrial Automation products, i.e. PLC, Control Gear, Switchgear & Circuit Protection, Variable Speed Drives, Sensors, HMI and Process Instrumentation into the OEM, End User, System Integrator and Panel Builder markets throughout the North of the Tyne area, including, North Shields, Whitley Bay, Wallsend, Longbenton, Jesmond, Cramlington, Blyth etc, which would all be suitable base locations. As an already successful Sales Engineer, Area Sales Manager, Technical Salesperson, you will have sales and technical experience in the Industrial Automation industry coupled with a record of sales success and achievement. A formal qualification in an Electrical/Electronic discipline to ONC/HND or above is desirable but not essential, you should be able to demonstrate your knowledge and sales ability otherwise. Ideally you will also have benefited from further career development training to enhance your sales skills. As is usual you will be working to achieve defined sales targets and capable of developing a personal plan in order to achieve your objectives through managing and further developing an existing portfolio of accounts whilst constantly striving to identify new avenues of business. Excellent attributes such as good organisation and communication skills, along with the ability to be an effective team player whilst enjoying a level of autonomy are essential, as are capability with Microsoft packages. Post codes used are for advertising purposes only. To register your interest contact us with an up to date CV and we will be pleased to call you for a confidential discussion. To view more of our positions click on the Rise logo at the top of this page or visit our website directly. We work across a range of business to business/B2B market sectors including Renewable Energy, Electrical, Control & Automation, Electronic, Renewable Energy, Pneumatics, Hydraulics, Fluid Power, Instrumentation, Engineering services companies, Industrial Consumables, Industrial Components, Capital Equipment, Material Handling, Scientific Equipment, Petrochemical and Utilities. Rise Executive Search & Recruitment Ltd are currently working on a wide range of business to business/B2B sales positions, account management, business development and sales management roles including: Sales Manager, UK Sales Manager, National Sales Manager, Country Manager, Regional Sales Manager, Area Sales Manager, Sales Executive, Senior Sales Executive, National Account Manager, Business Development Manager, Key Account Manager, Account Executive, National Account Executive, Sales Specialist, Global Account Manager, Sales Representative, Territory Sales, Field Sales, Client Relationship Manager, Sales Engineer, Sales Consultant, Technical Sales, Senior Sales Engineer, Export Sales, International Sales, European Sales, Branch Manager, Sales Director, Trainee Sales, Graduate Sales, Telesales, Internal Sales, Office Sales.
Oct 15, 2025
Full time
Area Sales Engineer Industrial Electrical Control & Automation Excellent Negotiable Salary dependent upon experience, plus excellent benefits of Car, Pension, Buy/Sell holidays, and more. On behalf of our Client we have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Area Sales Engineer/Area Sales Manager with a proven track record as a business developer and excellent salesman in the Electrical Control and Automation industry to join the team of this first class business. The successful candidate will be selling a range of high quality Industrial Automation products, i.e. PLC, Control Gear, Switchgear & Circuit Protection, Variable Speed Drives, Sensors, HMI and Process Instrumentation into the OEM, End User, System Integrator and Panel Builder markets throughout the North of the Tyne area, including, North Shields, Whitley Bay, Wallsend, Longbenton, Jesmond, Cramlington, Blyth etc, which would all be suitable base locations. As an already successful Sales Engineer, Area Sales Manager, Technical Salesperson, you will have sales and technical experience in the Industrial Automation industry coupled with a record of sales success and achievement. A formal qualification in an Electrical/Electronic discipline to ONC/HND or above is desirable but not essential, you should be able to demonstrate your knowledge and sales ability otherwise. Ideally you will also have benefited from further career development training to enhance your sales skills. As is usual you will be working to achieve defined sales targets and capable of developing a personal plan in order to achieve your objectives through managing and further developing an existing portfolio of accounts whilst constantly striving to identify new avenues of business. Excellent attributes such as good organisation and communication skills, along with the ability to be an effective team player whilst enjoying a level of autonomy are essential, as are capability with Microsoft packages. Post codes used are for advertising purposes only. To register your interest contact us with an up to date CV and we will be pleased to call you for a confidential discussion. To view more of our positions click on the Rise logo at the top of this page or visit our website directly. We work across a range of business to business/B2B market sectors including Renewable Energy, Electrical, Control & Automation, Electronic, Renewable Energy, Pneumatics, Hydraulics, Fluid Power, Instrumentation, Engineering services companies, Industrial Consumables, Industrial Components, Capital Equipment, Material Handling, Scientific Equipment, Petrochemical and Utilities. Rise Executive Search & Recruitment Ltd are currently working on a wide range of business to business/B2B sales positions, account management, business development and sales management roles including: Sales Manager, UK Sales Manager, National Sales Manager, Country Manager, Regional Sales Manager, Area Sales Manager, Sales Executive, Senior Sales Executive, National Account Manager, Business Development Manager, Key Account Manager, Account Executive, National Account Executive, Sales Specialist, Global Account Manager, Sales Representative, Territory Sales, Field Sales, Client Relationship Manager, Sales Engineer, Sales Consultant, Technical Sales, Senior Sales Engineer, Export Sales, International Sales, European Sales, Branch Manager, Sales Director, Trainee Sales, Graduate Sales, Telesales, Internal Sales, Office Sales.
Service Delivery Manager About us We are a fast-growing technology organisation committed to empowering users with smart, dependable systems. Our mission is to reduce friction in day-to-day operations, turn complex data into meaningful insight, and support teams to work smarter - not harder. The role We seek a hands-on and strategic Service Delivery Manager to lead our 2nd Line Delivery & Support team. This individual will help break down complex tasks, gather requirements, and liaise closely with business sponsors and stakeholders. You'll ensure the 2nd Line team and engineering squads have clear deliverables, realistic timelines, and robust support to deliver against those commitments. Key Responsibilities Lead the end-to-end incident and problem management lifecycle, including root cause analysis Identify recurring issues and work with engineering/product to drive prevention Monitor SLAs, track metrics (e.g. MTTR, incident volumes), and improve service levels Drive continuous improvement and process optimisation across the team Allocate resources effectively and mentor team members Act as incident commander during major outages Collaborate across cross-functional teams (product, engineering, operations) to prioritise and deliver work Create and maintain strong operational processes, automation, and documentation Who we're looking for Strong technical foundation in IT operations and support methodologies Proven experience in incident/problem management, preferably within ITIL frameworks Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills Ability to work under pressure, manage competing priorities, and lead a team Experience driving operational excellence, process improvements, and automation What we offer Competitive salary, benefits, and flexible working options Generous holiday & wellbeing days Life insurance, private health, and mental health support Pension, parental leave, and return-to-work coaching A values-driven, collaborative environment where your work is visible and impactful
Oct 15, 2025
Full time
Service Delivery Manager About us We are a fast-growing technology organisation committed to empowering users with smart, dependable systems. Our mission is to reduce friction in day-to-day operations, turn complex data into meaningful insight, and support teams to work smarter - not harder. The role We seek a hands-on and strategic Service Delivery Manager to lead our 2nd Line Delivery & Support team. This individual will help break down complex tasks, gather requirements, and liaise closely with business sponsors and stakeholders. You'll ensure the 2nd Line team and engineering squads have clear deliverables, realistic timelines, and robust support to deliver against those commitments. Key Responsibilities Lead the end-to-end incident and problem management lifecycle, including root cause analysis Identify recurring issues and work with engineering/product to drive prevention Monitor SLAs, track metrics (e.g. MTTR, incident volumes), and improve service levels Drive continuous improvement and process optimisation across the team Allocate resources effectively and mentor team members Act as incident commander during major outages Collaborate across cross-functional teams (product, engineering, operations) to prioritise and deliver work Create and maintain strong operational processes, automation, and documentation Who we're looking for Strong technical foundation in IT operations and support methodologies Proven experience in incident/problem management, preferably within ITIL frameworks Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills Ability to work under pressure, manage competing priorities, and lead a team Experience driving operational excellence, process improvements, and automation What we offer Competitive salary, benefits, and flexible working options Generous holiday & wellbeing days Life insurance, private health, and mental health support Pension, parental leave, and return-to-work coaching A values-driven, collaborative environment where your work is visible and impactful
This company is a leading provider of technical engineering solutions in the UK. With over 100 years of experience, they have established a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, sustainable engineering projects across various sectors, including energy, water, pharmaceuticals and industrial infrastructure. Career development is a priority, with ongoing training, apprenticeships, and a clear path for progression supported by a dedicated recognition program. This makes the organisation an attractive choice for professionals seeking both stability and growth in a values-driven workplace. Control Systems Engineer £40,000 - £55,000 + Benefits Personal Development Opportunities Derbyshire based. (hybrid) Ref: 23693 Controls Engineer - The Role: Work through the whole life cycle of the project from completing design documentation, developing control software, testing, commissioning and handover Interpret User Requirement Specification packages and reverse engineer existing control system software Produce functional design specifications, configure PLC and SCADA packages, conduct factory and site testing and site-based commissioning. Co-ordinate and develop junior staff as required Monitor and plan projects to ensure they are completed on time and within budget Controls Engineer - The Person: Have a high regard for health and safety Be well organised and have good communication skills at all levels Be positive, approachable, willing and helpful Be a good team player Have experience in PLC software development using at least two manufacturers devices from Rockwell Automation, Siemens, Mitsubishi or Schneider Hold a full UK driving licence If you are an experienced Controls Engineer looking for a new challenge and have experience or interest in roles such as Automation Engineer, Systems Engineer, PLC Engineer, SCADA Engineer, or Electrical Controls Engineer, this role could be the perfect fit for you. Positions available for all levels of experience, Junior, Engineer, Senior and Team Leader. Lots of training and personal progression available. Support and assistance available to obtain degree and Chartered status. For further information call Sharon Hill AE1
Oct 15, 2025
Full time
This company is a leading provider of technical engineering solutions in the UK. With over 100 years of experience, they have established a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, sustainable engineering projects across various sectors, including energy, water, pharmaceuticals and industrial infrastructure. Career development is a priority, with ongoing training, apprenticeships, and a clear path for progression supported by a dedicated recognition program. This makes the organisation an attractive choice for professionals seeking both stability and growth in a values-driven workplace. Control Systems Engineer £40,000 - £55,000 + Benefits Personal Development Opportunities Derbyshire based. (hybrid) Ref: 23693 Controls Engineer - The Role: Work through the whole life cycle of the project from completing design documentation, developing control software, testing, commissioning and handover Interpret User Requirement Specification packages and reverse engineer existing control system software Produce functional design specifications, configure PLC and SCADA packages, conduct factory and site testing and site-based commissioning. Co-ordinate and develop junior staff as required Monitor and plan projects to ensure they are completed on time and within budget Controls Engineer - The Person: Have a high regard for health and safety Be well organised and have good communication skills at all levels Be positive, approachable, willing and helpful Be a good team player Have experience in PLC software development using at least two manufacturers devices from Rockwell Automation, Siemens, Mitsubishi or Schneider Hold a full UK driving licence If you are an experienced Controls Engineer looking for a new challenge and have experience or interest in roles such as Automation Engineer, Systems Engineer, PLC Engineer, SCADA Engineer, or Electrical Controls Engineer, this role could be the perfect fit for you. Positions available for all levels of experience, Junior, Engineer, Senior and Team Leader. Lots of training and personal progression available. Support and assistance available to obtain degree and Chartered status. For further information call Sharon Hill AE1
We re representing a fast-growing, independently owned automation and control systems integrator delivering cutting-edge solutions across sectors including manufacturing, energy, and utilities. Due to continued growth, they are seeking a Control Systems Engineer to join their engineering team and play a key role in delivering high-quality PLC/SCADA projects from design to commissioning. Control Systems Engineers £40K £50K DOE + Pension + Healthcare Scheme Staffordshire Ref: 23827 Controls Engineer - The Role: Design and configure PLC and HMI/SCADA software for industrial automation systems Produce supporting documentation (FDS, FAT/SAT) for control systems Assist with full life cycle project delivery including on-site testing and commissioning Work collaboratively with senior engineers, subcontractors, and clients Travel to customer sites across the UK ( 20%) Controls Engineer - The Person: Hands-on experience in PLC programming (Siemens, Rockwell, Mitsubishi, or Schneider) Familiarity with HMI or SCADA platforms (e.g. WinCC, FactoryTalk, AVEVAInTouch) Understanding of project documentation and structured design Full UK driving licence Engineering qualifications (HNC/HND or above) Benefits: Excellent training and mentoring Healthcare scheme and life assurance Clear career progression pathway Support for attaining Chartered status This is an excellent opportunity to join a business who can offer you a clear career path, on-going professional training, a collaborative working environment and the chance to improve your technical skills. They also actively support Engineers seeking Chartered status. Located in Staffordshire, this role would be commutable from Derby, Loughborough Lichfield, Burton on Trent, Stafford and surrounding areas. For further information call Sarah Clarke AE1
Oct 15, 2025
Full time
We re representing a fast-growing, independently owned automation and control systems integrator delivering cutting-edge solutions across sectors including manufacturing, energy, and utilities. Due to continued growth, they are seeking a Control Systems Engineer to join their engineering team and play a key role in delivering high-quality PLC/SCADA projects from design to commissioning. Control Systems Engineers £40K £50K DOE + Pension + Healthcare Scheme Staffordshire Ref: 23827 Controls Engineer - The Role: Design and configure PLC and HMI/SCADA software for industrial automation systems Produce supporting documentation (FDS, FAT/SAT) for control systems Assist with full life cycle project delivery including on-site testing and commissioning Work collaboratively with senior engineers, subcontractors, and clients Travel to customer sites across the UK ( 20%) Controls Engineer - The Person: Hands-on experience in PLC programming (Siemens, Rockwell, Mitsubishi, or Schneider) Familiarity with HMI or SCADA platforms (e.g. WinCC, FactoryTalk, AVEVAInTouch) Understanding of project documentation and structured design Full UK driving licence Engineering qualifications (HNC/HND or above) Benefits: Excellent training and mentoring Healthcare scheme and life assurance Clear career progression pathway Support for attaining Chartered status This is an excellent opportunity to join a business who can offer you a clear career path, on-going professional training, a collaborative working environment and the chance to improve your technical skills. They also actively support Engineers seeking Chartered status. Located in Staffordshire, this role would be commutable from Derby, Loughborough Lichfield, Burton on Trent, Stafford and surrounding areas. For further information call Sarah Clarke AE1
Location Birkenhead, North West England, CH41 6DU : Croydon, London (region), CR0 2AQ : Coventry, West Midlands (England), CV1 2WT : Durham, North East England, DH1 5TR : Weymouth, South West England, DT4 9TT : Gloucester, South West England, GL1 1DQ : Kingston upon Hull, Yorkshire and the Humber, HU2 8JN : Leicester, East Midlands (England), LE3 5DR : Nottingham, East Midlands (England), NG2 1AW : Peterborough, East of England, PE1 1QF : Plymouth, South West England, PL6 5WS : Warton, North West England, PR4 1TE : Swansea, Wales, SA7 9FQ : Telford, West Midlands (England), TF3 4LR About the job Job summary It is an exciting time for HM Land Registry (HMLR) as we continue on a major transformation programme. HMLR's ambition is to become the world's leading land registry for speed, simplicity and an open approach to data. HM Land Registry's existing software systems and services form part of the critical national infrastructure, safeguarding land and property ownership valued at £7 trillion. This enables over £1 trillion worth of personal and commercial lending to be secured against property across England and Wales. We now have an exciting opportunity to join HM Land Registry (HMLR) on a fixed term appointment for 2 years as the Head of Systems Quality. Check out the video below to find out what it is like working in in our Transformation and Technology Directorate. Job description As the Head of Systems Quality you will provide strategic leadership for quality engineering across HMLR's digital services, establishing technical standards and frameworks that ensure reliable, secure and maintainable systems. You will oversee quality practices across development teams and domains and drive consistency in how HMLR builds and tests its systems while enabling teams to meet their unique service delivery needs. With senior responsibility for quality across HMLR's diverse technology estate, from traditional register systems to modern digital services, you will establish organisation-wide quality governance and growing technical testing capability, to ensure HMLR's systems maintain public trust while enabling rapid delivery of secure, high-quality digital services. For further information about the role, please see the attached Candidate Pack. Person specification To be successful in this role, you must have significant experience in quality engineering roles, including leading and influencing organisation-wide testing practices. You will be an expert in understanding modern testing approaches and frameworks and have a strong background in test automation at enterprise scale. With demonstrable success in building and leading communities of practice while developing quality engineering capability through coaching development, you will also have a track record of establishing quality governance frameworks and managing risks that balance delivery velocity with control. With a history of driving cultural change and continuous improvement in quality practices across multiple organisational areas, you will be experienced in integrating quality into agile delivery methods and establishing technical testing infrastructure and tools at scale, with a strong background in test design and coverage approaches. You must also have proven ability to influence and align diverse stakeholder groups around quality approaches and demonstrable experience in building effective professional networks and partnerships across technical and business domains. Due to the nature of the role, occasional travel to other HMLR/ government/ external locations, including overnight stays where necessary, will be required. This role does not currently include participation in a permanent on-call rota, however you will occasionally be required to make yourself available for short periods of on-call, when an appropriate allowance will be paid. These occasions will coincide with specific operational occurrences. The role may also require occasional planned out of hours working in order to deal with IT changes and maintenance. Where an individual taking up the responsibility will be based in Swansea Office, the ability to speak Welsh is desirable. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Seeing the Big Picture Making Effective Decisions Leadership Communicating and Influencing Developing Self and Others
Oct 15, 2025
Seasonal
Location Birkenhead, North West England, CH41 6DU : Croydon, London (region), CR0 2AQ : Coventry, West Midlands (England), CV1 2WT : Durham, North East England, DH1 5TR : Weymouth, South West England, DT4 9TT : Gloucester, South West England, GL1 1DQ : Kingston upon Hull, Yorkshire and the Humber, HU2 8JN : Leicester, East Midlands (England), LE3 5DR : Nottingham, East Midlands (England), NG2 1AW : Peterborough, East of England, PE1 1QF : Plymouth, South West England, PL6 5WS : Warton, North West England, PR4 1TE : Swansea, Wales, SA7 9FQ : Telford, West Midlands (England), TF3 4LR About the job Job summary It is an exciting time for HM Land Registry (HMLR) as we continue on a major transformation programme. HMLR's ambition is to become the world's leading land registry for speed, simplicity and an open approach to data. HM Land Registry's existing software systems and services form part of the critical national infrastructure, safeguarding land and property ownership valued at £7 trillion. This enables over £1 trillion worth of personal and commercial lending to be secured against property across England and Wales. We now have an exciting opportunity to join HM Land Registry (HMLR) on a fixed term appointment for 2 years as the Head of Systems Quality. Check out the video below to find out what it is like working in in our Transformation and Technology Directorate. Job description As the Head of Systems Quality you will provide strategic leadership for quality engineering across HMLR's digital services, establishing technical standards and frameworks that ensure reliable, secure and maintainable systems. You will oversee quality practices across development teams and domains and drive consistency in how HMLR builds and tests its systems while enabling teams to meet their unique service delivery needs. With senior responsibility for quality across HMLR's diverse technology estate, from traditional register systems to modern digital services, you will establish organisation-wide quality governance and growing technical testing capability, to ensure HMLR's systems maintain public trust while enabling rapid delivery of secure, high-quality digital services. For further information about the role, please see the attached Candidate Pack. Person specification To be successful in this role, you must have significant experience in quality engineering roles, including leading and influencing organisation-wide testing practices. You will be an expert in understanding modern testing approaches and frameworks and have a strong background in test automation at enterprise scale. With demonstrable success in building and leading communities of practice while developing quality engineering capability through coaching development, you will also have a track record of establishing quality governance frameworks and managing risks that balance delivery velocity with control. With a history of driving cultural change and continuous improvement in quality practices across multiple organisational areas, you will be experienced in integrating quality into agile delivery methods and establishing technical testing infrastructure and tools at scale, with a strong background in test design and coverage approaches. You must also have proven ability to influence and align diverse stakeholder groups around quality approaches and demonstrable experience in building effective professional networks and partnerships across technical and business domains. Due to the nature of the role, occasional travel to other HMLR/ government/ external locations, including overnight stays where necessary, will be required. This role does not currently include participation in a permanent on-call rota, however you will occasionally be required to make yourself available for short periods of on-call, when an appropriate allowance will be paid. These occasions will coincide with specific operational occurrences. The role may also require occasional planned out of hours working in order to deal with IT changes and maintenance. Where an individual taking up the responsibility will be based in Swansea Office, the ability to speak Welsh is desirable. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Seeing the Big Picture Making Effective Decisions Leadership Communicating and Influencing Developing Self and Others
Senior Application Operations Engineer Pay up to £46,547 plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. DWP. Digital with Purpose. We are looking for an outstanding Senior Application Operations Engineer to join our community of tech experts in DWP Digital, to provide application operations which deliver continuity of service for our users across DWP Digital services. We're using fresh ideas and leading-edge tech to build and maintain digital solutions that will be used by nearly every person in the UK, every day and at key moments in their lives. DWP is the UK's largest government department. We help people into work and make payments worth over £195bn a year to support and empower millions of people. The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? Demonstrable ability of building strong relationships within a team and with other stakeholders to ensure service outcomes are achieved. Evidence of successfully implementing improvement initiatives from a technical and process angle. A passion for automation over manual interventions. Problem Solving & Systems Thinking - Proven ability to break down complex problems and think in terms of system architecture; Evidence of ability to resolve complex incidents across multiple systems. Previous experience of managing the technical application support of services including understanding and exposure of the ITIL Service Management Framework to deliver a quality service. You and your role If you're passionate about keeping critical systems running smoothly and love solving complex problems, this could be the role for you. You'll be working with a mix of technologies, from Linux and Windows servers to cloud platforms and databases. making sure our applications are reliable, secure and performing at their best. You'll be the go-to person when things go wrong, helping to fix issues, improve processes and support your colleagues. We work in an agile environment, using ITIL and other best practices to deliver great service to our users. You'll also play a key role in mentoring others, driving improvements and collaborating with a wide range of teams across DWP Digital. Whether it's managing incidents, leading service transitions, or helping new starters settle in, you'll be central to making sure our services run like clockwork. If you're ready to take the lead, share your expertise and make a real impact then apply now. Details. Wages. Perks. Location: You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Blackpool or Newcastle, whichever is most convenient for you. Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub. Pay: We offer competitive pay of up to £ 46,547 Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97% , worth over £12,000 per year. Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 26 days rising to 31 days over time. You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexitime. You'll also get all the usual public holidays. We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: An award-winning environment and culture: Employer of the Year 2023 (Women In IT Awards), Founders Award for Outstanding Digital Leadership 2023 (Digital 100) Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. Process: We know your time is valuable, so our application and selection process are just two stages: Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There'll be full instructions when you click through. Interview: a single stage interview online. CLICK APPLY for more information and to start your application.
Oct 15, 2025
Full time
Senior Application Operations Engineer Pay up to £46,547 plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. DWP. Digital with Purpose. We are looking for an outstanding Senior Application Operations Engineer to join our community of tech experts in DWP Digital, to provide application operations which deliver continuity of service for our users across DWP Digital services. We're using fresh ideas and leading-edge tech to build and maintain digital solutions that will be used by nearly every person in the UK, every day and at key moments in their lives. DWP is the UK's largest government department. We help people into work and make payments worth over £195bn a year to support and empower millions of people. The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? Demonstrable ability of building strong relationships within a team and with other stakeholders to ensure service outcomes are achieved. Evidence of successfully implementing improvement initiatives from a technical and process angle. A passion for automation over manual interventions. Problem Solving & Systems Thinking - Proven ability to break down complex problems and think in terms of system architecture; Evidence of ability to resolve complex incidents across multiple systems. Previous experience of managing the technical application support of services including understanding and exposure of the ITIL Service Management Framework to deliver a quality service. You and your role If you're passionate about keeping critical systems running smoothly and love solving complex problems, this could be the role for you. You'll be working with a mix of technologies, from Linux and Windows servers to cloud platforms and databases. making sure our applications are reliable, secure and performing at their best. You'll be the go-to person when things go wrong, helping to fix issues, improve processes and support your colleagues. We work in an agile environment, using ITIL and other best practices to deliver great service to our users. You'll also play a key role in mentoring others, driving improvements and collaborating with a wide range of teams across DWP Digital. Whether it's managing incidents, leading service transitions, or helping new starters settle in, you'll be central to making sure our services run like clockwork. If you're ready to take the lead, share your expertise and make a real impact then apply now. Details. Wages. Perks. Location: You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Blackpool or Newcastle, whichever is most convenient for you. Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub. Pay: We offer competitive pay of up to £ 46,547 Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97% , worth over £12,000 per year. Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 26 days rising to 31 days over time. You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexitime. You'll also get all the usual public holidays. We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: An award-winning environment and culture: Employer of the Year 2023 (Women In IT Awards), Founders Award for Outstanding Digital Leadership 2023 (Digital 100) Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. Process: We know your time is valuable, so our application and selection process are just two stages: Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There'll be full instructions when you click through. Interview: a single stage interview online. CLICK APPLY for more information and to start your application.
Location Bristol, Glasgow, Manchester, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, York About the job Job summary Help shape the Future of UK Government Digital Services as a Senior Infrastructure Engineer (Infrastructure and DevOps) and push the boundaries of technology and make a tangible difference to the lives of millions. The Cabinet Office is at the heart of the UK Government, driving a ground-breaking Digital Transformation. We're striving to set a new global benchmark for digital services. Over the next three years, we're on a mission to make our digital offerings the best in the world and we need skilled individuals like you to help us get there. The base salary for this role is: £57,204. Offers made above this will be made up with a non-pensionable specialist Government Digital and Data Capability allowance, which is based on a capability assessment from interview. The skills assessed are a Senior Infrastructure Engineer in the Government Digital and Data Capability Framework. The team covers an extended hours Mon-Fri 07:00 - 19:00 working pattern and the successful candidates will be expected to fulfil all shifts over these hours. The extended hours cover results in an additional allowance being added to the base salary on top of the capability allowance. Job description Here's a glimpse of what you'll be doing: You'll be instrumental in shaping the infrastructure, network and cloud capabilities that support vital services for the Cabinet Office and its executive agencies; Crown Commercial Services (CCS) and the Government Property Agency (GPA), impacting civil servants and ministerial bodies across the nation. As a Senior Infrastructure Engineer (Infrastructure and DevOps), you won't just be maintaining systems, you'll be a key architect of our future infrastructure landscape. Working alongside Technical Architects and Principal Engineers, you'll design, maintain and upgrade our infrastructure, tackling challenges head on and ensuring seamless service delivery. Designing and implementing new services to meet the evolving needs of the Cabinet Office. Be a crucial point of escalation for our Live Service, diving deep into root cause analysis and finding effective solutions. Guiding and mentoring junior engineers, creating a collaborative and growth oriented team environment. Managing and supporting our AWS cloud environment, including deploying new services via code. Maintaining and enhancing our infrastructure servers (Linux and Windows), with primary focus on the Linux servers. Working with cutting edge cloud technologies, contributing to the migration of existing systems and the implementation of innovative new solutions. Integrating and improving our existing processing systems to enhance performance. Maintaining the integrity, availability, performance and capacity of our infrastructure. Carrying out change control activities with precision and documenting our infrastructure. Person specification Requirements for the role: Proven experience in AWS and infrastructure as code. Experience of change management processes. Experience working in an enterprise IT environment. Exceptional customer relationship and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trust at all levels. Technical expertise in supporting and administering servers and IT infrastructure. Experience with monitoring and trend analysis tools. In depth understanding of Linux, including automation via scripting. Comprehensive knowledge of server and application hardening and security best practices. Experience working with AWS Multi Account, EC2, VPCs and Route53. Additional information: A minimum 60% of your working time should be spent at your principal workplace. Although requirements to attend other locations for official business will also count towards this level of attendance. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Making Effective Decisions Changing and Improving Managing a Quality Service We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form: Making Effective Decisions Changing and Improving Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: Proven experience in AWS and infrastructure as code. In depth understanding of Linux, including automation via scripting. Experience of change management processes. Technical expertise in supporting and administering servers and IT infrastructure. Experience with monitoring and trend analysis tools. Comprehensive knowledge of server and application hardening and security best practices. We only ask for evidence of these technical skills on your application form: Proven experience in AWS and infrastructure as code. In depth understanding of Linux, including automation via scripting.
Oct 15, 2025
Full time
Location Bristol, Glasgow, Manchester, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, York About the job Job summary Help shape the Future of UK Government Digital Services as a Senior Infrastructure Engineer (Infrastructure and DevOps) and push the boundaries of technology and make a tangible difference to the lives of millions. The Cabinet Office is at the heart of the UK Government, driving a ground-breaking Digital Transformation. We're striving to set a new global benchmark for digital services. Over the next three years, we're on a mission to make our digital offerings the best in the world and we need skilled individuals like you to help us get there. The base salary for this role is: £57,204. Offers made above this will be made up with a non-pensionable specialist Government Digital and Data Capability allowance, which is based on a capability assessment from interview. The skills assessed are a Senior Infrastructure Engineer in the Government Digital and Data Capability Framework. The team covers an extended hours Mon-Fri 07:00 - 19:00 working pattern and the successful candidates will be expected to fulfil all shifts over these hours. The extended hours cover results in an additional allowance being added to the base salary on top of the capability allowance. Job description Here's a glimpse of what you'll be doing: You'll be instrumental in shaping the infrastructure, network and cloud capabilities that support vital services for the Cabinet Office and its executive agencies; Crown Commercial Services (CCS) and the Government Property Agency (GPA), impacting civil servants and ministerial bodies across the nation. As a Senior Infrastructure Engineer (Infrastructure and DevOps), you won't just be maintaining systems, you'll be a key architect of our future infrastructure landscape. Working alongside Technical Architects and Principal Engineers, you'll design, maintain and upgrade our infrastructure, tackling challenges head on and ensuring seamless service delivery. Designing and implementing new services to meet the evolving needs of the Cabinet Office. Be a crucial point of escalation for our Live Service, diving deep into root cause analysis and finding effective solutions. Guiding and mentoring junior engineers, creating a collaborative and growth oriented team environment. Managing and supporting our AWS cloud environment, including deploying new services via code. Maintaining and enhancing our infrastructure servers (Linux and Windows), with primary focus on the Linux servers. Working with cutting edge cloud technologies, contributing to the migration of existing systems and the implementation of innovative new solutions. Integrating and improving our existing processing systems to enhance performance. Maintaining the integrity, availability, performance and capacity of our infrastructure. Carrying out change control activities with precision and documenting our infrastructure. Person specification Requirements for the role: Proven experience in AWS and infrastructure as code. Experience of change management processes. Experience working in an enterprise IT environment. Exceptional customer relationship and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trust at all levels. Technical expertise in supporting and administering servers and IT infrastructure. Experience with monitoring and trend analysis tools. In depth understanding of Linux, including automation via scripting. Comprehensive knowledge of server and application hardening and security best practices. Experience working with AWS Multi Account, EC2, VPCs and Route53. Additional information: A minimum 60% of your working time should be spent at your principal workplace. Although requirements to attend other locations for official business will also count towards this level of attendance. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Making Effective Decisions Changing and Improving Managing a Quality Service We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form: Making Effective Decisions Changing and Improving Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: Proven experience in AWS and infrastructure as code. In depth understanding of Linux, including automation via scripting. Experience of change management processes. Technical expertise in supporting and administering servers and IT infrastructure. Experience with monitoring and trend analysis tools. Comprehensive knowledge of server and application hardening and security best practices. We only ask for evidence of these technical skills on your application form: Proven experience in AWS and infrastructure as code. In depth understanding of Linux, including automation via scripting.
Senior Application Operations Engineer Pay up to £46,547 plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. DWP. Digital with Purpose. We are looking for an outstanding Senior Application Operations Engineer to join our community of tech experts in DWP Digital, to provide application operations which deliver continuity of service for our users across DWP Digital services. We're using fresh ideas and leading-edge tech to build and maintain digital solutions that will be used by nearly every person in the UK, every day and at key moments in their lives. DWP is the UK's largest government department. We help people into work and make payments worth over £195bn a year to support and empower millions of people. The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? Demonstrable ability of building strong relationships within a team and with other stakeholders to ensure service outcomes are achieved. Evidence of successfully implementing improvement initiatives from a technical and process angle. A passion for automation over manual interventions. Problem Solving & Systems Thinking - Proven ability to break down complex problems and think in terms of system architecture; Evidence of ability to resolve complex incidents across multiple systems. Previous experience of managing the technical application support of services including understanding and exposure of the ITIL Service Management Framework to deliver a quality service. You and your role If you're passionate about keeping critical systems running smoothly and love solving complex problems, this could be the role for you. You'll be working with a mix of technologies, from Linux and Windows servers to cloud platforms and databases. making sure our applications are reliable, secure and performing at their best. You'll be the go-to person when things go wrong, helping to fix issues, improve processes and support your colleagues. We work in an agile environment, using ITIL and other best practices to deliver great service to our users. You'll also play a key role in mentoring others, driving improvements and collaborating with a wide range of teams across DWP Digital. Whether it's managing incidents, leading service transitions, or helping new starters settle in, you'll be central to making sure our services run like clockwork. If you're ready to take the lead, share your expertise and make a real impact then apply now. Details. Wages. Perks. Location: You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Blackpool or Newcastle, whichever is most convenient for you. Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub. Pay: We offer competitive pay of up to £ 46,547 Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97% , worth over £12,000 per year. Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 26 days rising to 31 days over time. You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexitime. You'll also get all the usual public holidays. We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: An award-winning environment and culture: Employer of the Year 2023 (Women In IT Awards), Founders Award for Outstanding Digital Leadership 2023 (Digital 100) Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. Process: We know your time is valuable, so our application and selection process are just two stages: Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There'll be full instructions when you click through. Interview: a single stage interview online. CLICK APPLY for more information and to start your application.
Oct 15, 2025
Full time
Senior Application Operations Engineer Pay up to £46,547 plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. DWP. Digital with Purpose. We are looking for an outstanding Senior Application Operations Engineer to join our community of tech experts in DWP Digital, to provide application operations which deliver continuity of service for our users across DWP Digital services. We're using fresh ideas and leading-edge tech to build and maintain digital solutions that will be used by nearly every person in the UK, every day and at key moments in their lives. DWP is the UK's largest government department. We help people into work and make payments worth over £195bn a year to support and empower millions of people. The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? Demonstrable ability of building strong relationships within a team and with other stakeholders to ensure service outcomes are achieved. Evidence of successfully implementing improvement initiatives from a technical and process angle. A passion for automation over manual interventions. Problem Solving & Systems Thinking - Proven ability to break down complex problems and think in terms of system architecture; Evidence of ability to resolve complex incidents across multiple systems. Previous experience of managing the technical application support of services including understanding and exposure of the ITIL Service Management Framework to deliver a quality service. You and your role If you're passionate about keeping critical systems running smoothly and love solving complex problems, this could be the role for you. You'll be working with a mix of technologies, from Linux and Windows servers to cloud platforms and databases. making sure our applications are reliable, secure and performing at their best. You'll be the go-to person when things go wrong, helping to fix issues, improve processes and support your colleagues. We work in an agile environment, using ITIL and other best practices to deliver great service to our users. You'll also play a key role in mentoring others, driving improvements and collaborating with a wide range of teams across DWP Digital. Whether it's managing incidents, leading service transitions, or helping new starters settle in, you'll be central to making sure our services run like clockwork. If you're ready to take the lead, share your expertise and make a real impact then apply now. Details. Wages. Perks. Location: You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Blackpool or Newcastle, whichever is most convenient for you. Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub. Pay: We offer competitive pay of up to £ 46,547 Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97% , worth over £12,000 per year. Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 26 days rising to 31 days over time. You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexitime. You'll also get all the usual public holidays. We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: An award-winning environment and culture: Employer of the Year 2023 (Women In IT Awards), Founders Award for Outstanding Digital Leadership 2023 (Digital 100) Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. Process: We know your time is valuable, so our application and selection process are just two stages: Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There'll be full instructions when you click through. Interview: a single stage interview online. CLICK APPLY for more information and to start your application.
Description At Engine by Starling , we are on a mission to find and work with leading banks all around the world who have the ambition to build rapid growth businesses, on our technology. Engine is Starling's software-as-a-service (SaaS) business, the technology that was built to power Starling, and two years ago we split out as a separate business. Starling has seen exceptional growth and success, and a large part of that is down to the fact that we have built our own modern technology from the ground up. This SaaS technology platform is now available to banks and financial institutions all around the world, enabling them to benefit from the innovative digital features, and efficient back-office processes that has helped achieve Starling's success. As a company, everyone is expected to roll up their sleeves to help deliver great outcomes for our clients. We are an engineering led company and we're looking for someone who will be excited by the potential for Engine's technology to transform banking in different markets around the world. Hybrid Working We have a Hybrid approach to working here at Engine - our preference is that you're located within a commutable distance of one of our offices so that we're able to interact and collaborate in person. About the Role We're seeking a passionate and experienced Vulnerability Lead to shape and lead the creation and ongoing operation of our comprehensive vulnerability management program. This is a unique opportunity to establish a critical security function, define best practices, and significantly enhance our overall security posture. A key aspect of this role involves the end-to-end management and continuous improvement of the vulnerability management programme. This includes defining scanning strategies, conducting risk-based triage and prioritisation, overseeing remediation efforts, and providing actionable reporting to enhance the Engine's security posture. What you'll get to do: Conduct vulnerability scans regularly and proactively as needed. Validate findings and use a risk-based approach. Enrich findings with threat intelligence and business impact to determine exploitability. Be an enabler for resolver groups by triaging and prioritising vulnerabilities to facilitate timely resolution of outstanding findings using a risk based approach Track and manage remediation through to closure with Technology and Security teams. Ensure timely patching of critical vulnerabilities in line with SLAs. Ensure visibility across the technology estate, including cloud environments. Coordinate scanning and coverage of data centre estate, cloud infrastructure, containers, mobile SDKs, and web apps. Process vulnerability data to provide reports, insights and metrics, that aid in the risk-based approach to vulnerability management. Identify and flag blind spots or gaps in scan coverage or asset inventory. Keep up with zero-day disclosures and emerging threats. Maintain and share dashboards and reports on vulnerability trends, KPIs, and SLA compliance. Review and update Vulnerability Management related documentation to align with internal and external compliance requirements, industry best practices and emerging threats (e.g. ISO 27001, PCI DSS/3DS, SOC 2 and NIST) Help define scanning schedules, thresholds, and automation opportunities. Collaborate with DevSecOps/Product Teams to embed security scanning into CI/CD pipelines. Assist in evaluating new tooling and processes for better automation and risk tracking. Requirements Essential Strong engineering and automation background with an interest in vulnerability management Strong automation skills with CI/CD experience Strong technical knowledge, including: Cloud Experience (AWS, GCP) Kubernetes and Container experience Infrastructure as code (Terraform) Dashboard creation, front-end experience Self-sufficient - can be a trusted escalation point across teams Can drive improvements to visibility and remediation workflows 5+ years experience in vulnerability management, security operations, infrastructure security or security engineering Familiarity with end-to-end vulnerability management lifecycle including associated tools and platforms Ability to work effectively with patching teams and co-ordinate remediation activities Understanding of CVSS scoring, OWASP Top 10 and MITRE ATT&CK Organised and able to track and report on remediation activities across multiple teams Can translate scan data into clear, risk-based reports for management teams Partner with the information security risk management team on assurance activities Desired Practical experience in one or more of the Vulnerability Management fields: Vulnerability Intelligence, AppSec Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability Management of cloud native workloads Open source scanning tool such as Trivy or similar Interview process Interviewing is a two way process and we want you to have the time and opportunity to get to know us, as much as we are getting to know you! Our interviews are conversational and we want to get the best from you, so come with questions and be curious. In general you can expect the below, following a chat with one of our Talent Team: Stage 1 - 45 mins with BISO Stage 2 - 60 min with Peers Stage 3 - Final with CTO/Deputy CTO Benefits 33 days holiday (including public holidays, which you can take when it works best for you) An extra day's holiday for your birthday Annual leave is increased with length of service, and you can choose to buy or sell up to five extra days off 16 hours paid volunteering time a year Salary sacrifice, company enhanced pension scheme Life insurance at 4x your salary & group income protection Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth including mental health support and cancer care. Partner benefits include discounts with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith and Peloton Generous family-friendly policies Incentives refer a friend scheme Perkbox membership giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perks Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work, Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships and Electric Vehicle (EV) leasing About Us You may be put off applying for a role because you don't tick every box. Forget that! While we can't accommodate every flexible working request, we're always open to discussion. So, if you're excited about working with us, but aren't sure if you're 100% there yet, get in touch anyway. We're on a mission to radically reshape banking - and that starts with our brilliant team. Whatever came before, we're proud to bring together people of all backgrounds and experiences who love working together to solve problems. Engine by Starling is an equal opportunity employer, and we're proud of our ongoing efforts to foster diversity & inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Engine by Starling are considered without regard to race, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. When you provide us with this information, you are doing so at your own consent, with full knowledge that we will process this personal data in accordance with our Privacy Notice. By submitting your application, you agree that Engine by Starling and Starling will collect your personal data for recruiting and related purposes. Our Privacy Notice explains what personal information we will process, where we will process your personal information, its purposes for processing your personal information, and the rights you can exercise over our use of your personal information.
Oct 15, 2025
Full time
Description At Engine by Starling , we are on a mission to find and work with leading banks all around the world who have the ambition to build rapid growth businesses, on our technology. Engine is Starling's software-as-a-service (SaaS) business, the technology that was built to power Starling, and two years ago we split out as a separate business. Starling has seen exceptional growth and success, and a large part of that is down to the fact that we have built our own modern technology from the ground up. This SaaS technology platform is now available to banks and financial institutions all around the world, enabling them to benefit from the innovative digital features, and efficient back-office processes that has helped achieve Starling's success. As a company, everyone is expected to roll up their sleeves to help deliver great outcomes for our clients. We are an engineering led company and we're looking for someone who will be excited by the potential for Engine's technology to transform banking in different markets around the world. Hybrid Working We have a Hybrid approach to working here at Engine - our preference is that you're located within a commutable distance of one of our offices so that we're able to interact and collaborate in person. About the Role We're seeking a passionate and experienced Vulnerability Lead to shape and lead the creation and ongoing operation of our comprehensive vulnerability management program. This is a unique opportunity to establish a critical security function, define best practices, and significantly enhance our overall security posture. A key aspect of this role involves the end-to-end management and continuous improvement of the vulnerability management programme. This includes defining scanning strategies, conducting risk-based triage and prioritisation, overseeing remediation efforts, and providing actionable reporting to enhance the Engine's security posture. What you'll get to do: Conduct vulnerability scans regularly and proactively as needed. Validate findings and use a risk-based approach. Enrich findings with threat intelligence and business impact to determine exploitability. Be an enabler for resolver groups by triaging and prioritising vulnerabilities to facilitate timely resolution of outstanding findings using a risk based approach Track and manage remediation through to closure with Technology and Security teams. Ensure timely patching of critical vulnerabilities in line with SLAs. Ensure visibility across the technology estate, including cloud environments. Coordinate scanning and coverage of data centre estate, cloud infrastructure, containers, mobile SDKs, and web apps. Process vulnerability data to provide reports, insights and metrics, that aid in the risk-based approach to vulnerability management. Identify and flag blind spots or gaps in scan coverage or asset inventory. Keep up with zero-day disclosures and emerging threats. Maintain and share dashboards and reports on vulnerability trends, KPIs, and SLA compliance. Review and update Vulnerability Management related documentation to align with internal and external compliance requirements, industry best practices and emerging threats (e.g. ISO 27001, PCI DSS/3DS, SOC 2 and NIST) Help define scanning schedules, thresholds, and automation opportunities. Collaborate with DevSecOps/Product Teams to embed security scanning into CI/CD pipelines. Assist in evaluating new tooling and processes for better automation and risk tracking. Requirements Essential Strong engineering and automation background with an interest in vulnerability management Strong automation skills with CI/CD experience Strong technical knowledge, including: Cloud Experience (AWS, GCP) Kubernetes and Container experience Infrastructure as code (Terraform) Dashboard creation, front-end experience Self-sufficient - can be a trusted escalation point across teams Can drive improvements to visibility and remediation workflows 5+ years experience in vulnerability management, security operations, infrastructure security or security engineering Familiarity with end-to-end vulnerability management lifecycle including associated tools and platforms Ability to work effectively with patching teams and co-ordinate remediation activities Understanding of CVSS scoring, OWASP Top 10 and MITRE ATT&CK Organised and able to track and report on remediation activities across multiple teams Can translate scan data into clear, risk-based reports for management teams Partner with the information security risk management team on assurance activities Desired Practical experience in one or more of the Vulnerability Management fields: Vulnerability Intelligence, AppSec Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability Management of cloud native workloads Open source scanning tool such as Trivy or similar Interview process Interviewing is a two way process and we want you to have the time and opportunity to get to know us, as much as we are getting to know you! Our interviews are conversational and we want to get the best from you, so come with questions and be curious. In general you can expect the below, following a chat with one of our Talent Team: Stage 1 - 45 mins with BISO Stage 2 - 60 min with Peers Stage 3 - Final with CTO/Deputy CTO Benefits 33 days holiday (including public holidays, which you can take when it works best for you) An extra day's holiday for your birthday Annual leave is increased with length of service, and you can choose to buy or sell up to five extra days off 16 hours paid volunteering time a year Salary sacrifice, company enhanced pension scheme Life insurance at 4x your salary & group income protection Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth including mental health support and cancer care. Partner benefits include discounts with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith and Peloton Generous family-friendly policies Incentives refer a friend scheme Perkbox membership giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perks Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work, Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships and Electric Vehicle (EV) leasing About Us You may be put off applying for a role because you don't tick every box. Forget that! While we can't accommodate every flexible working request, we're always open to discussion. So, if you're excited about working with us, but aren't sure if you're 100% there yet, get in touch anyway. We're on a mission to radically reshape banking - and that starts with our brilliant team. Whatever came before, we're proud to bring together people of all backgrounds and experiences who love working together to solve problems. Engine by Starling is an equal opportunity employer, and we're proud of our ongoing efforts to foster diversity & inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Engine by Starling are considered without regard to race, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. When you provide us with this information, you are doing so at your own consent, with full knowledge that we will process this personal data in accordance with our Privacy Notice. By submitting your application, you agree that Engine by Starling and Starling will collect your personal data for recruiting and related purposes. Our Privacy Notice explains what personal information we will process, where we will process your personal information, its purposes for processing your personal information, and the rights you can exercise over our use of your personal information.
