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Senior AI Engineer Manager/Associate Director Capital Markets Location: Manchester Working pattern: Hybrid Salary: Compensation aligned to experience and seniority Ref: J13116 Senior AI Engineering professionals are required to support the design, build and delivery of advanced AI solutions within financial services and capital markets environments. This role would suit an experienced professional with a strong background in AI engineering and enterprise solution delivery within complex environments. You will play a key role in shaping AI strategy, leading teams and delivering enterprise AI solutions, helping organisations solve complex operational, technical and regulatory challenges through AI adoption at scale. You will work across multidisciplinary teams, collaborating with data scientists, architects, MLOps/LLMOps engineers, business stakeholders and senior leadership to design, deliver and scale AI products, agentic AI solutions and data driven applications. Key responsibilities: Building and deploying AI prototypes, products and production ready solutions Designing and implementing end to end AI solutions that integrate with enterprise systems Working with LLMs, prompt engineering, RAG patterns, embeddings and fine tuning Developing AI agents and agentic workflows using modern frameworks Working with vector databases, APIs and modern data platforms Supporting AI deployment, serving patterns, evaluation frameworks and integration design Using Python and SQL to build robust, scalable AI and data solutions Working with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, GCP or Databricks Supporting MLOps, LLMOps, CI/CD and software engineering best practice Collaborating with technical and non-technical stakeholders across complex programmes Helping identify technical, delivery, security, data privacy and regulatory risks Contributing to technical documentation, solution design and delivery planning Supporting AI implementation and scaling initiatives across complex environments Leading and developing teams, supporting capability growth through mentoring, coaching and creating a collaborative, high performing environment Experience Required: Strong Python and SQL experience Applied AI engineering, ML engineering or software engineering background Experience with LLMs, RAG, embeddings, prompt engineering or fine tuning Exposure to LangChain, LangGraph, Agent Development Kit or similar agent frameworks Experience with vector databases such as Pinecone, Chroma or similar API development experience, ideally with FastAPI or similar frameworks Knowledge of MLOps, LLMOps, CI/CD or production deployment practices Experience designing or supporting evaluation frameworks for AI or agentic systems Experience working with modern data architectures and cloud platforms Understanding of AI risk, governance, security and regulatory considerations Financial services experience within capital markets or broader banking environments This is a strong opportunity for an AI engineering professional who wants to work on high impact AI and data transformation programmes within complex financial services environments. Alternatively, you can refer a friend or colleague by taking part in our fantastic referral schemes! If you have a friend or colleague who would be interested in this role, please refer them to us. For each relevant candidate that you introduce to us (there is no limit) and we place, you will be entitled to our general gift/voucher scheme. Datatech is one of the UK's leading recruitment agencies in the field of analytics and host of the critically acclaimed event, Women in Data UK. For more information visit our website: (url removed)

Senior Software Engineer - TypeScript / Next.Js / SQL A growing technology-led business is rebuilding and modernising the core system including billing, invoicing, reconciliation, integrations, operational workflows, reporting, customer tooling, and internal platforms. These systems sit at the heart of the organisation and directly influence revenue, operational efficiency, customer trust, and commercial decision-making. This role is suited to someone who enjoys solving complex operational and data problems, and who takes ownership of outcomes rather than simply delivering tickets. Strong engineering judgement, systems thinking, and an appreciation for correctness are essential in an environment where mistakes can have meaningful downstream impact. AI-assisted development is already central to the engineering workflow. Tools such as Claude Code and Cursor are actively used day-to-day, and senior engineers are expected to use them confidently and pragmatically. What You ll Be Responsible For Designing and evolving business-critical systems across operations, finance, integrations, and customer workflows Leading technical investigations into workflows, operational issues, integrations, and data discrepancies Partnering closely with finance, operations, support, engineering teams, and customers to solve complex business problems Leading technical and operational discussions with customers over calls and video meetings Building systems that are accurate, auditable, explainable, scalable, and maintainable Driving improvements in reliability, observability, documentation, and engineering standards Using AI-assisted development tools to accelerate delivery while maintaining engineering quality and judgement Helping shape technical direction, architecture, and long-term platform decisions What They re Looking For Essential Strong TypeScript experience across frontend and backend systems Deep experience with Next.js, NestJS, and modern backend architecture Strong SQL and data modelling skills, ideally PostgreSQL Experience building and maintaining business-critical systems where correctness, auditability, and operational reliability matter Strong understanding of distributed systems, data flows, reconciliation logic, and failure handling Comfortable working through operational exceptions, edge cases, and complex integrations Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders Highly Desirable Go experience, particularly in backend systems, infrastructure, concurrency-heavy workloads, or performance-sensitive services Experience in logistics, shipping, or supply chain operations Background in billing, invoicing, payments, finance, audit, or compliance-heavy environments Familiarity with cloud infrastructure, APIs, and data-heavy integrations Hands-on experience with AI tooling such as Claude Code or Cursor as part of daily engineering workflows Salary & Benefits Up to £75,000 depending on experience 25 days holiday + bank holidays Flexible working arrangements - 3 days office / 2 days remote Opportunity to shape systems critical to business operations Interested? Please Click Apply Now! Senior Software Engineer - TypeScript / Next.Js / SQL

Onsite IT Support Technician / Join a Fast-Growing MSP! Venom IT Head Office (Sale, North West) + Client Sites / c.£30,000 & Great Benefits Venom IT is a fast-growing, industry-leading Managed Service Provider based in Sale, specialising in Cloud Services, DaaS, virtualisation, and managed infrastructure. Our team delivers enterprise-grade IT solutions to businesses nationwide through an extensive reseller network. We re growing rapidly and we re looking for an enthusiastic, hands-on technician who thrives on being out in the field, solving real problems, and delivering outstanding customer service. If you love variety, enjoy visiting different clients, and take pride in doing the job right first time this is your perfect next step. The Role: Onsite IT Support Technician You ll be the face of Venom IT onsite diagnosing issues, installing kit, resolving faults, and ensuring our clients stay productive. No two days are ever the same. You ll work independently, think on your feet, and get stuck in across a wide range of environments. What You ll Be Doing: Visiting client sites across the North West to diagnose and resolve IT issues Troubleshooting hardware, software, and connectivity faults Installing & configuring desktops, laptops, printers, and peripherals Handling networking issues: switches, routers, Wi-Fi, cabling Performing basic firewall diagnostics (FortiGate skills = big plus!) Completing structured cabling, patch panels, and terminations Supporting Windows OS & Windows Server environments (AD, Group Policy) Racking, stacking, and cabling network/server equipment Documenting all work clearly in the ticketing system Escalating complex issues to senior engineers when needed What You Need to Succeed: Full UK driving licence + your own vehicle (mileage paid) Proven ability to diagnose IT hardware/software faults Strong knowledge of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs) Basic firewall & network security understanding Experience with structured cabling & cable terminations Solid Windows 10/11 troubleshooting skills Familiar with Windows Server, AD & Group Policy Excellent communication & client-facing skills Highly self-motivated and able to work independently Strong organisational & time-management skills Desirable Extras (Not Essential but Great to Have) MSP or multi-client support experience VMware / virtualisation knowledge FortiGate, SonicWall, or Sophos firewall experience M365 & Exchange administration Backup & disaster recovery experience RMM tools exposure CompTIA / Microsoft certifications Experience with IP CCTV or VoIP Why Join Venom IT? Competitive salary approx. £30K DOE Mileage expenses paid Private healthcare (Aviva) Company pension Gym membership Optical & dental cashback Reward Gateway discounts Your birthday off! Holiday buy/sell (up to 3 days) Length of service awards Customer feedback rewards Onsite parking Regular social events + big Christmas party Genuine opportunities for personal development Ready to Join a Team That Values Quality, Growth & Real Technical Skill? If you re a proactive, hands-on IT technician who loves solving problems and delivering exceptional service, we want to hear from you. Apply today and take your next step with Venom IT!

Order Ref: (phone number removed) Position Title: Platform Development Engineer Duration: Contract Location: Manchester Knowledge, Skills and Experience Essential: 4+ years' experience in Unix OS and ideally recent experience in container orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, etc) and a scripting language (e.g. Python, Bash) 4+ years' experience of at least one major cloud provider (GCP, AWS, Azure) and Kubernetes experience Strong experience of Site Reliability Engineering practices and principles Strong experience in operational monitoring and dash-boarding for applications (ELK, SonarQube, Prometheus, Grafana) Experience with containers and orchestration frameworks (Docker, k8s) Experience with source code management and version control (Git/GitHub/GitLab) Experience with modern CI/CD tools and techniques Previous involvement in all stages of the software delivery lifecycle Passion for mentoring and technical coaching of engineers Excellent verbal and written communication skills Collaborative skills - being open to pair programming and working closely with engineers in cross functional teams Infrastructure provisioning tools e.g. Terraform, Ansible Good automation skills, including experience with unit testing and automated testing tools Experience of operating enterprise scale production systems alongside monitoring and telemetry practices (SonarQube, Prometheus, Grafana) Solid understanding of networking concepts, technologies, and protocols (TCP/IP, IPSec, HTTP, FTP, DHCP, and DNS) Desirable: Experience of Software Engineering with Go, Java, JavaScript or another language Knowledge of Microservices architectures, RESTful APIs and message queues Experience operating bespoke built enterprise scale cloud-native microservice applications Experience with database technologies such as MySQL or NoSQL technologies (e.g. MongoDB) Why work through Contechs? Contechs is a leading Automotive, Design, Engineering, Technology and Innovation Recruitment Consultancy. Founded in 1997, with an inhouse Contractor Care Team to support all external employees, acts as an employment agency for permanent and contract recruitment. How to Apply If you're interested in applying for this position, submit your application and one of our recruiters will be in touch. If you know anyone that is suitable for the role, please visit the below page where we offer up to 600 referral fee: (url removed)>

Job Title: Business Development Manager Location: Remote (1 day per month in London) Salary: £40,000 + Commission Role Overview: Our client is seeking an experienced and results-driven Business Development Manager to drive employer engagement and generate new business opportunities within the IT and technology training sector. This role focuses on identifying, developing, and onboarding new employer partners, promoting both apprenticeship programmes and commercial tech training solutions. As the Business Development Manager , you will support organisations in building future-ready digital workforces through programmes such as Software Development, Cyber Security, Data, Cloud, and IT Support, working with both levy and non-levy employers to maximise the value of apprenticeships and funded training. This is a target-driven role. The ideal Business Development Manager will have strong sales capability, excellent relationship-building skills, and a solid understanding of the UK apprenticeship and digital skills landscape. Key Responsibilities Business Development Manager (IT & Tech) Proactively identify, target, and secure new employer partnerships across the IT, digital, and technology sectors, as well as organisations with digital skills needs. Promote a portfolio of IT and tech apprenticeship programmes and commercial training courses, positioning them as strategic workforce and upskilling solutions. Sell both funded apprenticeship pathways and commercial short courses/bootcamps in areas such as Software Engineering, Cyber Security, Data Analytics, AI, and Cloud Technologies. Achieve and exceed monthly and quarterly targets for new learner starts, employer sign-ups, and revenue (apprenticeships + commercial training). Build and manage a strong sales pipeline, from lead generation through to onboarding and account growth. Engage with levy-paying and non-levy employers, advising on how to utilise levy funds, co-investment, and commercial training budgets. Conduct detailed digital skills gap analysis with employers, recommending tailored IT training and apprenticeship solutions. Provide expert guidance on apprenticeship funding rules, levy transfer opportunities, and compliance, alongside commercial pricing options. Maintain accurate CRM records, track activity, and produce performance reports aligned to sales KPIs. Represent the organisation at tech events, networking forums, careers fairs, and industry conferences. Collaborate with internal delivery, curriculum, and learner engagement teams to ensure a seamless onboarding and high-quality client experience. Ensure all apprenticeship activity aligns with ESFA funding rules and regulatory requirements, while commercial offerings meet agreed service standards. Skills and Experience Proven experience in business development, B2B sales, or employer engagement, ideally within IT training, apprenticeships, or tech education. Strong understanding of the UK apprenticeship system, including levy and non-levy funding. Demonstrated success in selling training solutions, digital skills programmes, or SaaS/tech-related services. Ability to confidently engage and influence senior stakeholders, HR leaders, L&D teams, and technical decision-makers. Strong knowledge or interest in IT and technology disciplines (e.g., software, cyber, data, cloud). Excellent negotiation, influencing, and closing skills with a consultative sales approach. Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple opportunities and a fast-moving pipeline. Experience using CRM systems, Microsoft Office, and digital sales tools. Self-motivated, target-driven, and commercially focused. Paul Feldman is the National Skills Agency Data Protection Officer. Your data will be stored until notice is given by you for it to be removed. Our Data Protection Policy will be forwarded to you on request. As we get a high number of applications we may be unable to give feedback to unsuccessful candidates. We will retain your details to keep you informed of other opportunities. National Skills Agency Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy and is an Equal Opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Job Title: Principal Pricing Analyst Locations : This can be a largely remote position with the occasion travel to the office closest to you. We have offices based in Manchester, Stoke, London and Peterborough. Role Overview We are looking for a Principal Pricing Analyst to join a quickly growing and developing pricing department across a range of insurance lines. You will utilise your technical expertise, in-depth knowledge of insurance industry and market leading tools to produce creative and actionable pricing solutions. This role requires a large element of coaching team members and championing best practice across the department. Reporting to the our Associate Director, you will make use of WTW Radar and Emblem and you will have responsibility for the development and maintenance of predictive models (GLM) and price optimisation including machine learning algorithms (GBM), LTV (Lifetime Value) and fair pricing principles. Ultimately creating value for our customers. Bringing best in class pricing experience, you'll be expected to provide pricing proposals considering customer and commercial outcomes, communicating these in a compelling, impactful way to all levels of stakeholders to help us make the right decisions at the right times. You'll work on multiple priorities within a fast paced, dynamic environment. You'll need to be able to manage the expectations of stakeholders alongside prioritising your workload. As a Principal Pricing Analyst, you will use your advanced analytical skills to: Be a key stakeholder influencing the direction & outcome of projects Provide technical leadership on WTW toolkit (in particular Radar Optimiser) to drive forward effective and efficient solutions Provide thought leadership on optimisation and modelling concepts Research, develop and champion the use of best practice methods and standards and ensure they are embedded throughout the department Lead the development of the Groups pricing capability Query large databases to extract and manipulate data that is fit for purpose Oversee and assist in the development and implementation of the market leading methodologies you've identified Continuously evaluate methodologies, understanding how they fit into the wider piece, and identify where they can be improved Key Skills and Experience: Previous experience within general insurance pricing Experience with some of the following predictive modelling techniques; Logistic Regression, GBMs, Elastic Net GLMs, GAMs, Decision Trees, Random Forests, Neural Nets and Clustering Experience in statistical and data science programming languages (e.g. R, Python, PySpark, SAS, SQL) A quantitative degree (Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Actuarial Science) Experience of WTW's Radar software Proficient at communicating results in a concise manner both verbally and written

Mid-Level Full Stack Developer - Permanent Position Manchester / Hybrid (2-3 days onsite) Up to £60,000 + bonus + private healthcare We re working with a PE-backed consumer platform currently rebuilding their internal engineering capability after historically relying on outsourced development teams. The business operates at scale (millions of users across the UK) and they re now building cross-functional product squads internally as they modernise both their platform and engineering culture. This isn t a sit in a corner and maintain legacy code type role. It s a genuine opportunity to join a business in the middle of a large-scale technology transformation where engineering standards, product thinking and modern development practices are becoming central to how they operate. The stack: C#/.NET Core React/TypeScript Node.js Azure CI/CD/DevOps PHP/Laravel (legacy estate currently being modernised) You ll be joining one of their UK product squads working alongside a Tech Lead, Senior Engineer, QA, Product Manager and UX Designer. The role will split between contributing to the modern platform whilst also helping support and gradually modernise parts of the existing PHP estate as they continue bringing capability in-house. What they re looking for: Around 3+ years commercial software engineering experience Good experience with .NET backend development PHP/ React / TypeScript exposure Someone who enjoys product engineering rather than ticket-factory delivery Engineers who care about code quality, collaboration and improving systems properly Curiosity around AI-assisted development and modern engineering tooling What makes this genuinely interesting: Direct access to CTO and senior leadership Opportunity to shape engineering standards as the function grows Strong progression opportunities into senior level roles Modern product squads with meaningful ownership Fast-moving environment without heavy corporate process Engineering transformation already underway rather than talked about The business is Manchester based with hybrid working (typically 2-3 days onsite). Salary is realistically up to £60,000 depending on experience alongside bonus, private healthcare and additional benefits.

Principal Software Engineer (.NET / AWS) 90,000+ per annum IT Function Manchester / Hybrid Shape the Future of Cloud-Native Fintech Engineering Are you ready to step into a role where you can drive architectural excellence, solve complex engineering challenges, and influence technical direction at scale? We're looking for a Principal Software Engineer to join a high-performing engineering function, playing a critical role in delivering scalable, cloud-native fintech platforms that support a rapidly expanding digital product suite. This is a senior individual contributor role for someone who thrives on deep technical problem-solving, system design, and raising engineering standards across teams. What You'll Be Doing Owning Architecture & Technical Direction Design and build scalable, distributed systems using .NET (C#) Define and evolve system architecture across AWS cloud environments Lead on complex technical challenges and system design decisions Ensure platforms are built for performance, scalability, security, and resilience Driving Engineering Excellence Act as a go-to technical expert within the engineering function Champion best practices, clean code, and modern engineering standards Contribute to architectural discussions and guide technical direction without line management responsibility Support and influence the wider engineering team through knowledge sharing and technical mentorship Hands-On Delivery & Innovation Contribute directly to coding, design, and delivery of key systems Work across the full lifecycle - from design through to deployment and optimisation Drive improvement across CI/CD, DevOps, and cloud-native practices Collaborate closely with Product and Engineering teams to deliver high-impact solutions What Makes You Stand Out You are a highly experienced engineer with a passion for hands-on development, architecture, and solving complex technical challenges. Extensive experience with .NET / C# in large-scale, complex systems Strong hands-on expertise with AWS cloud platforms (essential) Proven experience designing scalable, distributed and microservices architectures Deep understanding of APIs, system design, and integration patterns Strong experience within DevOps, CI/CD, and modern engineering practices Ability to influence technical direction through expertise rather than authority Desirable Skills Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, or containerisation Knowledge of event-driven systems and architectures Exposure to front-end technologies (React / Angular) Experience within fintech or regulated environments Why This Role Stands Out 90,000+ salary depending on experience Opportunity to shape architecture and engineering direction at scale Remain hands-on while working on complex, high-impact systems Work on cloud-native fintech platforms with real-world impact High level of technical autonomy and influence Strong engineering culture with a modern technology stack Hybrid working in Manchester If you're looking for a role where you can stay deeply technical, influence architecture, and make a lasting impact without moving away from engineering, we'd love to hear from you. Submit your CV via the application link or contact Chrissie Rehman at (url removed) to take the next step. INDTECH DCS Recruitment and all associated companies are committed to creating a working environment where diversity is celebrated and everyone is treated fairly, regardless of gender, gender identity, disability, ethnic origin, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital or transgender status, age, or nationality

Engineering Manager £100K Adria Solutions has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Engineering Manager to join our growing client. This role is ideal for a hands-on technology leader who enjoys building high-performing engineering teams while driving the delivery of scalable, high-quality software solutions within a fast-paced Agile environment. As Engineering Manager, you will combine strong technical expertise with people leadership, mentoring, and delivery management skills. You will play a key role in shaping engineering standards, supporting team growth, and ensuring successful product delivery as the business continues to scale. We are looking for candidates with a strong background in Java,Go, Python. You will be passionate about engineering best practices, team development, and continuous improvement. The Engineering Manager will be responsible for: Leading and mentoring a team of software engineers within an Agile delivery environment Supporting the development and delivery of scalable software solutions Driving engineering best practices, code quality, and continuous improvement initiatives Collaborating with Product, Architecture, and wider business stakeholders Supporting existing systems while helping deliver new platform capabilities Coaching and developing engineers through mentoring, reviews, and technical leadership Managing delivery priorities and helping remove blockers for the team The Engineering Manager will have: Strong software engineering background in C#, Java, Python, or Go Previous experience leading or managing engineering teams Experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform Experience with TDD and automated testing practices Strong stakeholder management and communication skills A collaborative leadership style with the ability to motivate and develop teams Experience working with distributed or remote teams would be beneficial Good experience with AI Benefits for the Engineering Manager: Hybrid working 3 day office / 2 days remote Childcare Vouchers 28 days holiday + your birthday off Interested? Please Click Apply Now! Engineering Manager £100K

Automation Engineer - Manufacturing To £60k + Benefits. Greater Manchester. Ref: 25440 Attractive Pension (4% Employee Contribution, 7% employer contribution) Half-day Friday, Employee Assistance, Additional Holidays & Long Service Rewards, Life Assurance, Wellbeing Initiatives, Cycle to Work Scheme, Free on-site Parking, On-site EV Charging points Do you want to help drive the future of robotic manufacturing and automation within a world-class engineering environment? This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join a highly advanced manufacturing operation, supporting the implementation of automated welding, robotic assembly and large-scale production automation projects. Working within a dedicated Manufacturing Engineering team, you ll play a key role in developing innovative automated manufacturing solutions, improving production efficiency and supporting the introduction of cutting-edge robotic systems within a complex engineering environment. Perfect for someone who enjoys hands-on automation, process optimisation and continuous improvement within large-scale manufacturing. Automation Engineer - Manufacturing - The Role: Identify and implement automation opportunities across welding and fabrication operations Support specification and procurement of robotic welding cells, CNC fabrication centres and automated handling systems Lead installation, commissioning and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) activities Develop and optimise robot programs for complex manufacturing applications Utilise Off-Line Programming (OLP) software to minimise downtime during new product introduction (NPI) Troubleshoot PLCs and HMI systems to support automated manufacturing processes Analyse production data to improve cycle times, efficiency and product quality Apply Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies Develop SOPs, FMEAs and technical documentation for automated systems Support cross-functional engineering, production and maintenance teams Automation Engineer - Manufacturing - What We re Looking For: HND or Degree in Manufacturing, Engineering or Mechatronics Experience with industrial Robotics (ABB) and PLC systems (Siemens) Background within automated manufacturing or engineering environments Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing and process optimisation Experience with NPI, automation integration and production improvement activities Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to work collaboratively across engineering and production teams Knowledge of manufacturing safety and compliance standards Desirable experience includes: Robotic welding, CNC machining or automated fabrication systems Six Sigma or Lean certification Industry 4.0 or digital manufacturing technologies Heavy manufacturing experience within defence, automotive or aerospace sectors Why Join? Work on advanced automation and robotic manufacturing technology Opportunity to lead innovative automation and continuous improvement projects Technically challenging environment with excellent long-term career development Strong collaborative engineering culture Exposure to large-scale manufacturing and advanced production systems Opportunity to influence future manufacturing processes and operational excellence Interested? Located in Greater Manchester, this role would be commutable from Manchester, Oldham, Stockport, Rochdale and other surrounding If you re looking for a role where you can combine automation expertise, robotics and manufacturing innovation within a highly advanced engineering environment, we d love to speak with you, please contact Sharon Hill. AE2

Operational Efficiency and Automation Specialist Reference: 56493 Umbrella Rate: £29.96/hr (Inside IR35) Do you have a background in data analysis & visualisation, with experience working with ETL? This is your chance to join a forward-thinking organisation as an Operational Efficiency and Automation Specialist. This role offers an incredible opportunity to drive innovation, collaborate across departments, and make a real impact within a dynamic and inspiring environment. With a focus on digital transformation and operational excellence, this position is perfect for someone looking to challenge themselves and be part of meaningful change. What You Will Do: • Lead the strategic migration and decommissioning of legacy Alteryx workflows by 2027, ensuring a seamless transition to modern tools. • Analyse operational data to uncover trends, develop actionable insights, and create data-driven recommendations for process optimisation. • Design, develop, and implement automation solutions using tools such as Power Automate and Power Apps, integrating them with core platforms like Salesforce. • Collaborate with various departments to map, optimise, and document workflows, ensuring processes are streamlined. • Provide expert support and training on AI tools, helping operational teams maximise their effectiveness. • Work closely with compliance, product, and engineering teams to ensure data quality and adherence to regulations during migrations and integrations. What You Will Bring: • Proven experience in data analysis and visualisation, with proficiency in SQL and tools like Power BI. • Hands-on expertise in ETL processes and data migration, with desirable experience in Alteryx or similar tools. • Demonstrated ability to implement automation solutions using low-code platforms such as Power Automate or Power Apps. • Familiarity with Salesforce, including data extraction, report generation, and integration with external tools. • Strong project management skills, particularly in time-bound migration or systems-transition projects. • Direct experience leading a software decommissioning or tool-migration project would be advantageous. This role is integral to the company's mission to enhance operational efficiency and deliver customer-centric solutions. By leveraging advanced tools and methodologies, you ll contribute to the company s vision of creating innovative and streamlined processes. Your expertise will play a critical role in ensuring the company remains at the forefront of industry transformation. Location: This role is based in Manchester, offering a vibrant and accessible city location. Interested? If you re ready to make an impact and be part of an exciting journey, apply today and take the first step towards an inspiring career as an Operational Efficiency and Automation Specialist. Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency. In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.

Controls / Software Engineer £45-55k + Bonus, Private Medical, Flexible Hours & Early Friday Finish Lancashire Ref: 24118 Ready to work on bespoke automation and process control systems for customers across multiple industries? This is an exciting opportunity for a Controls / Software Engineer to join a well-established engineering business specialising in Bulk Material and Process Handling Systems for leading names within the food and confectionary sector. With projects spanning from initial concept through to commissioning and ongoing support, this role offers excellent technical variety, customer interaction and long-term development within automation and control systems engineering. We are keen to hear from motivated Controls Engineers looking to grow, as well as experienced Automation Engineers with a track record of successful project delivery. The Role: From software development and commissioning through to customer support and technical problem-solving, this varied role offers the opportunity to grow your skills and take ownership in areas such as: Developing and writing software for customer-specific automation projects Testing, installing and deploying software both remotely and onsite Supporting commissioning activities and ensuring systems meet customer specifications Working with multiple PLC and automation platforms including Siemens, Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi, Schneider and B&R Supporting electrical testing and fault-finding activities Liaising with customers to understand technical requirements and provide ongoing support Working closely with engineering and sales teams throughout project delivery Supporting onsite activities while ensuring compliance with H&S standards Assisting with technical troubleshooting and IT-related issues when required What We re Looking For: We re open to Controls Engineers looking to further develop their automation expertise or experienced Software Engineers ready to lead projects and support customers across complex industrial systems. You could be a great fit if you have experience or interest in: Control systems or industrial software engineering PLC programming and automation platforms across major manufacturers Electrical systems, testing procedures and commissioning activities Fault-finding, diagnostics and technical problem-solving Customer-facing engineering support and communication Managing multiple projects and priorities within fast-paced environments Working collaboratively within engineering and project teams Travelling to customer sites when required Why Join? Flexible working hours and early finish Fridays Competitive salary with company performance bonus Private medical insurance and company pension scheme Work-related training and development fully supported Opportunity to work on bespoke automation projects across multiple industries Friendly and supportive engineering environment with strong long-term stability Additional benefits including social events, cycle-to-work scheme and referral bonuses Interested? If you re looking for a role where you can develop your automation and software engineering skills while working on varied industrial projects within a supportive engineering environment, we d love to see what you can offer! Located in Lancashire, this role would be commutable from Blackburn, Bolton, Rochdale, Manchester, Burnley and surrounding areas. For further information please contact Sharon Hill on (phone number removed) / (phone number removed) or email: (url removed) AE2

Electrical Maintenance Engineer Location: Trafford, Manchester Contract: 3-Month Rolling Contract Rate: £37 Per Hour Outside IR35 Ltd Shift Pattern 12-hour rotating days and nights. Rotating shift patterns including: 2 Days / 2 Nights / 5 Off 2 Days / 3 Nights / 5 Off 3 Days / 3 Nights / 5 Off We are currently recruiting for an experienced Electrically Biased Maintenance Engineer to join a leading automation business supporting a highly automated FMCG distribution centre in Trafford Park, Manchester. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a fast-paced warehouse environment featuring advanced automation technology, including conveyor systems, automated cranes, pallet handling equipment and warehouse control systems. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring maximum system uptime through planned and reactive maintenance. The Role Working as part of the on-site engineering team, you will be responsible for maintaining and fault-finding on a range of automated equipment while ensuring minimal disruption to operations. Some shifts will require you to work independently, making this an ideal role for a self-motivated engineer who can confidently manage breakdowns and prioritise workload. Key Responsibilities of the Electrical Maintenance Engineer Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance. Diagnose and repair electrical and automation faults across conveyor systems and automated material handling equipment. Maintain and troubleshoot automated pallet handling systems and stacker cranes. Support warehouse control systems and associated automation equipment. Respond quickly to breakdowns to minimise downtime and maintain production performance. Work safely at height while carrying out maintenance activities. Ensure all work is completed in accordance with site health and safety procedures. Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance system reliability. What We're Looking For Level 3 qualification in Electrical Engineering or equivalent. Electrically biased maintenance background within manufacturing, logistics or automated warehousing. Experience working with conveyor systems, automation or material handling equipment. Ability to fault-find on electrical control systems and automated machinery. Comfortable working independently on shift when required. Working at heights certificate or willing to get this Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work under pressure in a high-throughput environment. Experience maintaining automated cranes or ASRS systems. Knowledge of warehouse control systems (WCS) or bespoke automation software. What's on Offer Outside IR35 Ltd Ongoing rolling contract. Opportunity to work on industry-leading warehouse automation technology. Long-term opportunities with a globally recognised automation provider. To be considered for this role please either hit the 'Apply' button on this site or email your CV directly to (url removed) I can also be contacted directly on (phone number removed). I look forward to hearing from you! ATA Recruitment specialise in the recruitment of Engineers across the UK, so if this role is not for you, please do have a look on our website for further potential opportunities which may suit your skills and experience better - If you have the skill, we have the recruitment knowledge and together we can find you your perfect job! - (url removed) You must be eligible to live and work within the UK. Sponsorship is not provided. ATA is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation

Windows Systems Administrator Night Shift (10pm - 6am) + On Call Rota (Fully remote) Windows Server, Active Directory, AWS EC2, VMware 40,000 - 45,000 Windows Systems Administrator required to join a leading international Software Business committed to delivering high-performance IT solutions. This is a large operation and will be working within a 24/7 production environment with 85% of your time being Windows Server and 15% VMware. As a Windows Systems Administrator you will maintain and contribute to the ongoing reliability, performance and support of the infrastructure. This includes monitoring the operating environments, responding to incidents, problems and helping other teams as necessary. These roles have been created by team expansion and new client wins. Key Responsibilities: Manage and maintain Windows Server environments Be part of a 24/7 production environment of around 30 engineers in this team Support multiple systems or applications of medium to high complexity Manage Mail, DNS, FTP, IIS and Application environments Participate in the On-Call rotation Work with cabling, racking and other tasks in Physical Data Centres Communicate events to stakeholders, teams and leadership Skills Required: Windows Server Administration Experience (90 / 100+ Servers) Active Directory AWS EC2 VMware SAN Storage Production Environment Experience Linux Microsoft Certified, VMware Certified or AWS Certified would be desirable If you have the relevant skills for this role and are ready for the challenge, then please send your CV to (url removed) Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Construction Project Director Bedford / Bedfordshire Permanent Site & Office Based Attractive salary & package About MCR Property Group MCR Property Group is a leading independent real estate investment and development company with a strong UK presence and offices in London, Manchester, Birmingham, and Glasgow. Our core focus is residential and industrial development, alongside the active asset management of a diverse national portfolio. We currently control approximately 5,000 residential plots and a commercial and industrial portfolio valued in excess of £2 billion. We are entering a significant phase of growth and are seeking driven, capable individuals who want to grow with the business and contribute to the delivery of high-quality schemes across the UK. The Role We are currently seeking an experienced Construction Project Director to join MCR Property Group on a major scheme based in Bedfordshire. This is a senior, site-focused role offering the opportunity to take full ownership of project delivery within a fast-paced, highly active development business. You will be sited-based 4 days a week, with 1 day in the London office. This position is ideal for a commercially minded construction leader who thrives on responsibility, enjoys building and leading high-performing teams, and wants to play a key role in delivering complex residential-led developments for a growing national developer. As Construction Project Director, you will assume full responsibility for the successful planning, management, and delivery of the project from pre-construction through to completion. Reporting directly to the Construction Director, you will lead all aspects of site delivery, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on programme, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. You will oversee the development of comprehensive project programmes, including timelines, budgets, and resource planning, while building and managing a strong on-site and consultant team. This includes full responsibility for subcontractor procurement, management of all subcontract packages, and coordination of suppliers throughout the build process. The role will involve overseeing the design process from RIBA Stage 3 through to Stage 6, ensuring design intent is maintained while supporting efficient, buildable solutions. You will maintain rigorous quality control procedures, uphold health and safety standards at all times, and ensure full compliance with statutory requirements, building regulations, and company policies. Commercially, you will closely monitor project budgets, manage costs, assess risk, and identify opportunities to add value without compromising quality or programme. You will be responsible for managing project risk registers, resolving issues as they arise, and maintaining clear, consistent communication with internal and external stakeholders, providing regular progress updates and reports. Requirements The successful candidate will have proven experience operating at senior project or project director level within residential development, with a strong track record of delivering complex schemes, ideally including high-rise residential projects. A degree in construction management, engineering, or a related discipline is preferred. You will bring strong leadership capability, excellent commercial awareness, and the confidence to make clear, decisive decisions. Experience using construction management software and systems is essential, alongside exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills. Please note that this role is office- and site-based. We do not offer hybrid or remote working options for this position.

Lead Developer - Manchester (Hybrid) - 6 months - £725/day (Inside IR35) Location: Manchester (Hybrid - 1-2 days onsite per week) Duration: 6 months Rate: £725 per day (Inside IR35) Clearance: Must be eligible for SC Clearance We're looking for an experienced Lead Developer to join a high-impact project delivering secure, resilient cloud-based services. This is a 6-month contract role based in Manchester, with 1-2 days per week on-site. You'll play a key role in shaping technical direction, mentoring engineers, and delivering scalable solutions within a collaborative, multi-team environment. Key Responsibilities Design and develop secure, scalable, and resilient cloud-based services Provide technical leadership, setting direction and best practices for the team Lead hands-on Back End development within a modern cloud ecosystem Guide, mentor, and coach developers to drive high-quality delivery Work across teams to support integration with large-scale Legacy and modern systems Translate complex technical concepts into clear insights for non-technical stakeholders Produce and maintain technical documentation Champion a collaborative, cross-functional approach Required Skills and Experience Strong hands-on experience in Back End software development Proven experience leading development teams or acting in a technical lead capacity Excellent communication skills, including engaging with non-technical stakeholders Expertise in: AWS serverless architecture Node.js TypeScript Experience integrating with large and complex systems Solid understanding of: Authentication and Authorization OIDC (OpenID Connect) Desirable Desirable Architecture experience If you're a hands-on technical leader who enjoys working across teams to deliver secure, scalable solutions, we'd love to hear from you. SmartSourcing are a Disability Confident Employer and we promote, celebrate and value diversity, we are committed to promoting equality and inclusion for all.

Lead Software Engineer London, Manchester, Birmingham, Cardiff or Northeast (Darlington) Role Overview: We are seeking an experienced Lead Software Engineer for a leading public sector organisation to support the design, development, and continuous improvement of secure, user-centred digital services. Working within a large-scale Agile environment, you will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining scalable software solutions using Python and Django, while providing technical leadership across multidisciplinary teams. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior engineer to take ownership of complex systems, contribute to end-to-end architecture and delivery, and play a key role in ensuring the performance, resilience, and ongoing evolution of critical services within a highly regulated environment. Key Responsibilities Lead the design and delivery of scalable, secure software solutions Translate user requirements into high-quality technical implementations Develop and maintain test-driven, production-ready code Support live services, ensuring performance, resilience, and stability Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including BAs, UCD specialists, and engineers Oversee development across multiple Agile workstreams Drive continuous improvement across systems, processes, and engineering practices Ensure effective integration across complex, interconnected systems Skills and Experience Essential Strong hands-on experience with Python and Django Proven capability in end-to-end system design and architecture Strong experience working in Agile, multidisciplinary teams Ability to lead technical delivery within complex environments Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills 5+ years' experience in software engineering Top 3 Evaluation Criteria Python & Django expertise System design and architecture capability Collaboration and leadership within Agile teams Desirable Background in public sector or regulated environments Package details: Contract 12-month contract Hybrid (2 days per week onsite) Up to £750 PD (Inside IR35) SC clearance is essential

Java Developer Location: Altrincham, Greater Manchester (Hybrid Working) Salary: Competitive + Benefits A leading software organisation is seeking a talented Java Developer to join its growing Agile development team. This is an excellent opportunity for a Java Developer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, working with modern technologies, and contributing to software products that are used by organisations across the UK. The successful Java Developer will join a collaborative Scrum team, working closely with Senior Developers, Principal Developers, Test Analysts, UX Designers and Product Specialists to build and enhance innovative software solutions. The Opportunity As a Java Developer , you will play a key role in developing new products and features while helping to improve existing applications. You'll be encouraged to contribute ideas, influence technical decisions and support continuous improvement across the development function. This organisation combines the stability of an established market leader with the agility and culture of a modern technology business, offering excellent opportunities for learning, progression and professional development. Key Responsibilities Design, develop and maintain Java-based applications Deliver new features and enhancements within Agile Scrum teams Collaborate with developers, testers, designers and product stakeholders Produce clean, maintainable and well-tested code Participate in code reviews and pair programming sessions Contribute to continuous integration and automated testing practices Support ongoing improvements to development processes and technology stacks Investigate and evaluate new tools, technologies and frameworks Required Skills & Experience Commercial experience developing software with Java Strong understanding of object-oriented programming principles Experience working within Agile development environments Ability to work effectively within an existing codebase Strong problem-solving and analytical skills Excellent communication and teamwork abilities Passion for technology and continuous learning Desirable Experience Experience with any of the following technologies would be beneficial: Java 17+ Amazon Corretto Automated testing frameworks Continuous Integration / Continuous Deployment Docker Kubernetes Terraform Chef Vagrant Packer DevOps tooling and practices Benefits Hybrid working arrangement Modern collaborative office environment in Altrincham Structured career progression opportunities Ongoing training and development Access to learning resources and technical communities Dedicated innovation and development days Supportive and collaborative engineering culture Regular company social events and team activities Opportunity to work with modern technologies and development practices Why Apply? This role offers the opportunity to join a highly regarded software engineering team where your contributions will be recognised and valued. You'll work on meaningful projects, collaborate with experienced technical professionals and develop your career within a business that actively invests in its people. If you're an ambitious Java Developer looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you. Click Apply Now to submit your application.

Senior Embedded Electronics Engineer Manchester Hybrid Working Competitive Salary + Bonus + Excellent Benefits An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Embedded Electronics Engineer to join a growing R&D team developing next-generation products within the access control, security and connected technology sector. This is a senior-level position offering significant technical influence across embedded software, electronics design and product architecture. The successful Senior Embedded Electronics Engineer will play a key role throughout the full product lifecycle, from concept and architecture through development, validation and production release, helping shape the future direction of innovative embedded products. The Role As a Senior Embedded Electronics Engineer , you will provide technical leadership across embedded development projects, taking ownership of architecture decisions while remaining hands-on with firmware and hardware development activities. Working within a collaborative engineering environment, you will help drive technical excellence, mentor junior engineers and contribute to the delivery of secure, reliable and high-performance embedded systems. Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership Lead embedded architecture decisions for new and existing products Drive system-level design and technical direction Conduct design reviews and technical risk assessments Mentor and support junior engineers Influence engineering best practices and development standards Embedded Development Develop real-time embedded firmware using C and C++ Design and implement low-level device drivers Configure and optimise RTOS environments Develop bootloaders and embedded platform infrastructure Deliver secure, maintainable and scalable embedded software Hardware & Systems Integration Board bring-up and hardware debugging Hardware validation, testing and troubleshooting Support PCB design and schematic development activities Power management and low-power optimisation Contribute to EMI/EMC and product reliability considerations Skills & Experience Essential Degree in Electronics Engineering or a related discipline 7+ years' commercial embedded engineering experience Expert-level C and C++ development skills Strong RTOS experience Embedded architecture and technical leadership experience Hardware and firmware integration expertise System-level debugging skills Knowledge of embedded security principles Experience working with modern development workflows and CI/CD practices Technical Environment You may have experience with some of the following: Embedded Platforms ARM Cortex-M STM32 ESP32 NXP Kinetis FreeRTOS / RTOS environments Tools & Technologies Keil IAR GCC STM32CubeMX Altium Git / GitHub Azure DevOps Jira Communication Protocols SPI I2C UART USB Ethernet CAN Bus BLE WiFi TCP/IP What's on Offer? Hybrid working Competitive salary package Bonus scheme 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Company pension Ongoing training and professional development High level of technical autonomy Collaborative engineering culture Opportunity to influence product direction and engineering strategy Why Apply? This role offers the opportunity to work on real-world products used internationally across security, access control and connected technology environments. You'll have significant influence over technical decisions, exposure to both hardware and software development, and the chance to help shape the future of a growing engineering function. If you're an experienced Senior Embedded Electronics Engineer looking for a role where you can combine hands-on engineering with technical leadership, we'd like to hear from you. Click Apply Now to be considered for this Senior Embedded Electronics Engineer opportunity.