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Management Accountant Dunfermline Permanent Full - Time On - site £50,000 - £60,000 + Benefits Your new company Haysis delighted to be working exclusively with CR Smith on the recruitment of aManagement Accountant to join their Finance Team. CR Smith operates within afast-paced manufacturing environment, producing a range of high-volume,engineered products. With a strong operational footprint and a focus oncontinuous improvement, the business places real value on accurate financialinsight to support decision-making across production, commercial andoperational teams. Finance plays a critical role in driving performance, costcontrol and strategic outcomes. Your new role As a ManagementAccountant, you will play a pivotal role in supporting financial performanceacross a busy manufacturing operation. Reporting to the Head of Finance, thisposition blends hands-on management accounting with operational partnering,cost analysis and systems improvement. You will supportthe production of monthly management accounts, including P&L reporting,balance sheet reconciliations and variance analysis, while also deliveringweekly flash reports focused on production efficiency, labour utilisation andmaterial variances. A key part of the role involves manufacturing costing,including maintaining and reviewing standard costs, analysing variances betweenstandard and actuals, and working closely with production teams to understandcost drivers, material usage, wastage and labour productivity. The role alsocontributes to budgeting and forecasting, supporting annual budgets, rollingforecasts and scenario modelling relating to pricing changes, raw materialinflation and operational adjustments. You will operate as a true businesspartner to operations, supply chain and commercial teams, providing clear,insightful analysis to support continuous improvement initiatives. Alongside this,you will support inventory management, internal controls, audit preparation andyear-end processes, while also driving system and process improvements,including ERP optimisation, automation of reporting and finance transformationinitiatives. What you'll need to succeed To be successfulin this role, you will be a fully qualified accountant (CIMA,ACCA, ACA or equivalent) with experience in a manufacturing environment. Youwill bring strong costing and variance analysis skills, alongside advancedExcel capability and confidence in financial modelling and data analysis. You will becomfortable communicating financial information to non-finance stakeholders andworking collaboratively across operational teams in a fast-moving,production-driven setting. A proactive, analytical and detail-driven mindset isessential, with the confidence to challenge, influence and drive improvement. Experience withinmanufacturing sectors such as building products, glass, joinery or engineeringis advantageous, as is exposure to lean manufacturing or continuous improvementmethodologies. What you'll get in return Inreturn, you will join a business where finance has genuine impact andvisibility across operations. This role offers exposure to senior stakeholders,involvement in key commercial and operational decisions, and the opportunity toinfluence manufacturing performance through high-quality financial insight. Youwill also have the chance to develop your technical and commercial skillsetwithin a collaborative finance function committed to process improvement anddigital transformation. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #

Build and scale the "Safety & Trust" engine for our agentic AI ecosystem. You will be the technical lead responsible for ensuring our AWS Bedrock-based agents meet the highest standards of FCA Operational Resilience , DORA , and EU AI Act (Art. 15) compliance. Core Responsibilities Automated Red Teaming: Implement adversarial testing (Garak, Pyrit, AgentDojo) directly into CI/CD pipelines with automated release gating. Centralised Eval Platform: Operate a firm-wide service to measure success rates, uncertainty, hallucination, and bias across all non-deterministic systems. Secure Architecture: Map OWASP LLM Top 10 and agentic threats to technical controls; manage AWS Bedrock Guardrails and Knowledge Bases. AI Supply Chain: Own the AI-BOM , ensuring supply chain integrity, signed artifacts, and drift monitoring. Regulatory Evidence: Produce the technical documentation and robust testing evidence required for EU AI Act Article 15. Technical Requirements AWS Bedrock Expert: Hands-on experience with Bedrock Agents, Knowledge Bases, and model lifecycle management. AI/ML Depth: Strong grasp of FMs, RAG, tool-use, and the failure modes of agentic workflows. Security & Compliance: Deep knowledge of NIST AI RMF, OWASP LLM Top 10, and UK/EU financial regulations (FCA/DORA). Testing Automation: Proven ability to build measurement frameworks for drift, memorization, and adversarial robustness. Qualifications Significant experience in UK Financial Services . Expertise in automated adversarial testing and evaluation at scale. Ability to bridge the gap between complex AI engineering and rigid regulatory requirements. Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Job Advertisement: M365 Identity & Integration Engineer Location: Leeds, 2 days per week in the office, Working Pattern: Via Umbrella Company Contract Length: 6 months Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey with a leading financial institution? Our client is seeking a talented M365 Identity & Integration Engineer to join their dynamic team! If you are passionate about technology and enjoy tackling challenges, this is the opportunity for you! Role Overview: As the M365 Identity & Integration Engineer, you will play a crucial role in the technical integration and ongoing operation of applications across the Workplace Technology portfolio. Your hands-on expertise will ensure that new and existing applications align with identity, security, governance, and operational processes. Get ready to collaborate with various teams, including Microsoft 365, Cyber Security, and Service Operations, to deliver secure and supportable solutions! Key Responsibilities: Lead Application Integration: Oversee the technical onboarding of applications from design to BAU support. Secure Integrations: Design and implement integrations with corporate services, including Entra ID/Active Directory and SSO (SAML, OIDC, OAuth). Collaborate with Stakeholders: Understand functional requirements and translate them into practical technical designs. Ensure Monitoring: Integrate applications with internal monitoring and support processes before go-live. SSO Support: Implement and support SSO integrations via Entra ID, managing app registrations and troubleshooting. Apply Security Controls: Enforce organizational standards, including Conditional Access, MFA, and secure account management. Support Security Assurance: Assist in architecture reviews, supplier security assessments, and remediation actions. Operational Artefacts: Produce and maintain support models, runbooks, and onboarding checklists. Technical Escalation Point: Act as a go-to for complex incidents related to authentication and access. Collaboration Across Teams: Work with platform teams to deliver cohesive solutions. Continuous Improvement: Identify and propose enhancements for integration and operational processes. Essential Skills & Experience: Strong experience with Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), including SSO and app registrations. Proficiency in Conditional Access/MFA design and operational troubleshooting. Understanding of identity governance concepts (RBAC, least privilege). Expertise in integrating SaaS platforms within regulated environments. Exceptional troubleshooting skills across authentication flows and related technologies. Nice-to-Have (Highly Desirable): Experience with Cisco Spaces or similar platforms. Familiarity with workplace analytics and data governance. Knowledge of Microsoft 365 services and integration points. Basic scripting/automation skills (PowerShell preferred). Desirable Qualifications: Relevant industry certifications (e.g., Microsoft Identity/Security/Azure fundamentals). ITIL v4 Foundation or equivalent service management certification. Experience with security frameworks like ISO27001 or Cyber Essentials Plus. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and contribute to a leading financial institution, we want to hear from you! Apply now and become a key player in shaping the future of Workplace Technology! Our client is committed to diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all qualified candidates. Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Finance Manager job near Runcorn for a growing SME System: XeroTurnover: £5mReporting: Managing Director; partnered with external accountants for year-endHays Senior Finance are working with a growing SME based near Runcorn. This established private company works with leading brands across the country offering a niche service and products. The business has been trading for 25 years and has long-standing relationships with its customers. Due to impending retirement the company is looking to appoint a Finance Manager to take full responsibility for all accounts matters. As Finance Manager you will own the day to day finance function end to end. This is a standalone role-ideal for someone who enjoys rolling up their sleeves across transactional accounting while also producing timely management accounts, cash insights and partnering with the leadership team in a growing, project driven environment. You'll also liaise with the external accountants, who sign off the year end accounts. Key responsibilities Own all transactional finance: AP/AR, bank reconciliations, credit control, staff expenses, company card and petty cash, fixed asset register, VAT returns (MTD), payroll input/checks (with provider). Monthly close in Xero: journals, accruals/prepayments, WIP and project costings, stock and COGS checks, balance sheet recs, variance analysis, KPI pack and board commentary. Cash management: 13-week cash flow, customer collections, supplier terms, payment runs and liquidity planning. Project accounting: margin tracking by job, kits/components, engineers' time/call outs, and post implementation reviews to support continuous improvement. Budgeting & forecasting: support annual budget; update rolling forecasts and scenario analyses. Year end: manage queries with external accountants through to signed accounts and submission. Controls & compliance: maintain fit for purpose policies, support HMRC compliance (VAT, PAYE), and drive process automation in Xero (bank rules, approvals, dashboards, add ons). Business partnering: collaborate with Operations, Projects and Sales to improve margins, pricing discipline and working capital. About you Qualified, part qualified or QBE (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with end to end SME finance experience. Xero or Sage Line 50 superuser who enjoys streamlining processes and building insightful dashboards. Comfortable in a standalone setting-organised, detail driven and proactive. Exposure to project/contract or manufacturing/assembly environments is helpful. Strong communication skills with the credibility to challenge and support non finance colleagues. Confident producing management accounts, cash flow forecasts and board ready packs. Right to work in the UK. Why join? Make a visible impact in an established, growing business delivering innovative solutions for blue chip customers. Autonomy to shape the finance function and implement best practice processes in Xero. Direct access to decision makers and genuine influence on performance, profitability and cash. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #

Gleeson is partnering with a leading global manufacturer to recruit Automation & Controls Engineer to support ongoing growth and the delivery of new product programmes. This is a pivotal role within the engineering team, focused on developing, improving, and maintaining automated manufacturing systems within a high-volume environment. The position offers hands-on involvement in diagnosing faults, implementing robust automation solutions, and driving continuous improvement activities. You will play a key role in enhancing process efficiency, supporting new product introductions, and ensuring optimal performance through improvements, automation upgrades, and close collaboration with production,and internal teams Job Title : Automation & Controls Engineer Location : Shropshire Salary: 55,000 - 65,000 with Flex + Bonus Key Responsibilities Promote and uphold the company's Health, Safety, and Environmental policies across the department and wider plant in line with Health & Safety requirements. Identify opportunities for control system improvements within existing and new architectures, enhancing operator interaction and overall process efficiency. Diagnose automation issues and implement hands-on solutions to resolve them. Design and deliver sustainable automated solutions that effectively communicate performance metrics to end users. Collaborate daily with the Production team to maintain a clear understanding of operational requirements and priorities. Develop and maintain accurate process documentation. Work closely with Automation and Product teams to define and specify automated system requirements. Drive process improvements focused on increasing uptime, improving quality, and reducing cycle times. Monitor daily performance metrics and lead initiatives to improve operational efficiency. Lead and support continuous improvement activities across the department. Manage program backups and ensure robust version control practices. Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve automation failures in a timely manner. Implement automated solutions to prevent the flow of non-conforming products through production processes. Support new product launches, high-volume builds, and sampling events as a key technical resource. Integrate cell upgrades, including hardware enhancements and modifications. Provide clear cost justifications for capital investment projects. Skills, Qualifications & Experience Qualification in Manufacturing, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline. Strong knowledge o robotics Experience in PLC project development. Control Experience CI Experience Experience with technical drawings. Familiarity with robot end-of-arm tooling design and VSM At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.

Contract: Senior Platform Reliability Engineer (Linux, Firmware & Server Infrastructure) Location: Glasgow (Hybrid - 3 days onsite) Duration: 6 months Day Rate: Negotiable (Inside IR35 via umbrella) Reference: 20460 Overview We are seeking a Senior Platform Reliability Engineer with deep Linux systems expertise and strong exposure to server hardware, firmware, and low-level infrastructure operations. This role sits within a high-performing enterprise infrastructure team responsible for maintaining and improving the reliability of critical platforms at scale. The position is heavily focused on resolving complex platform and hardware-related incidents, particularly those escalated from L3 support, with an emphasis on firmware life cycle management, disk encryption, logging, and server configuration (BIOS-level controls) across multi-vendor environments. This is a hands-off hardware role, requiring strong remote troubleshooting capabilities, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work closely with internal teams and external vendors to drive issues through to resolution. Key Responsibilities Own and manage end-to-end incident resolution for platform and hardware-related issues, including triage, mitigation, escalation, and post-incident review Diagnose and troubleshoot Linux OS-level issues arising from hardware faults, firmware changes, or configuration inconsistencies Manage and support firmware life cycle processes, including upgrades, validation, and issue remediation Work with disk encryption technologies and logging frameworks, ensuring system integrity and auditability Maintain and troubleshoot server configuration settings, including BIOS-level parameters across multiple hardware vendors (strong Dell focus) Utilize out-of-band management tools (eg, iDRAC, iLO, RACADM, Redfish APIs) for remote diagnostics and recovery Analyse vendor logs, support bundles, and telemetry data to identify root causes and remediation paths Engage directly with hardware vendors and engineering teams, managing escalations and driving timely resolutions Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, reducing incident recurrence and operational toil Produce and maintain high-quality documentation, including runbooks, troubleshooting guides, and knowledge base articles Participate in post-incident reviews (RCA) and support improvements in reliability metrics (MTTR, MTTD, SLOs) Essential Skills & Experience Strong Linux administration and troubleshooting expertise, including: Process and service management System logs and diagnostics Networking fundamentals Package and configuration management Solid understanding of server hardware and infrastructure, including: Disks, RAID/HBA controllers NICs and firmware interactions Hardware failure modes and OS-level symptoms Proven experience with: Firmware management and upgrades Disk encryption and secure configurations BIOS/server configuration management Hands-on experience with remote management and lights-out technologies, such as: iDRAC, iLO RACADM Redfish or similar APIs Strong track record of incident ownership, including: Triage and mitigation Cross-team coordination Stakeholder communication Driving issues through to resolution Experience working with: Vendor diagnostics, logs, and support bundles Vendor escalation processes and engineering engagement Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), with the ability to clearly articulate technical issues to both technical and non-technical stakeholders Strong documentation skills, including creation of runbooks, procedures, and RCA reports Desirable Skills Scripting and automation experience (eg, Python, Bash, Ansible) Familiarity with configuration management and automation frameworks Exposure to virtualisation and containerisation technologies (VMware, KVM, Docker, Kubernetes) Experience with monitoring, observability, and alerting systems, including log analysis and alert tuning Understanding of SRE principles and metrics, including SLOs, SLIs, error budgets, MTTR/MTTD Key Attributes Methodical and detail-oriented approach to troubleshooting Strong sense of ownership and accountability Comfortable working in high-pressure, incident-driven environments Collaborative mindset with the ability to work across global teams and vendors Proactive approach to continuous improvement and operational excellence Networking People (UK) is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Zscaler Engineer Role Title: Zscaler Engineer Location: Fully Remote Duration: Initial 3-month contract Rate: £500/day inside IR35 Clearance: M ust be eligible for BPSS Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Zscaler Engineer to support and optimise an existing enterprise Zscaler deployment (ZIA/ZPA) . This role will focus on reviewing the current implementation, maintaining day-to-day operational support, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring secure and reliable user/application access across the organisation. The successful consultant will work closely with Network and IDAM teams to maintain secure, aligned, and high-performing services. Key Responsibilities Zscaler Operations & Support Review and document existing Zscaler architecture , including traffic flows, authentication methods, and integrations Manage day-to-day ZIA/ZPA operations: Policy management Log monitoring User/device onboarding support Troubleshoot issues relating to: Connectivity Authentication failures Zscaler Client Connector Policy-related access blocks Network & Identity Collaboration Work closely with Network teams on: GRE/IPsec tunnels DNS SD-WAN Traffic routing and optimisation Partner with IDAM teams on: SSO/SAML integrations SCIM provisioning Identity policies Certificate/SSL requirements Security, Reporting & Compliance Produce operational/security reports covering: User activity Threat monitoring Tunnel health Usage patterns Support integrations with: SIEM platforms Security tooling Identity platforms Assist with audits, security reviews, and compliance activities Recommend service improvements and maintain configuration hygiene Required Skills & Experience Essential Hands-on experience administering Zscaler ZIA and/or ZPA Strong understanding of: Zero Trust architecture DNS/HTTPS SSL inspection GRE/IPsec tunnels SSO integrations (Azure AD/Okta) Strong troubleshooting experience across: Network issues Identity/authentication Policy-driven access controls Ability to collaborate across Network and IDAM teams Strong documentation and stakeholder communication skills Preferred Experience Zscaler certifications: ZCCA-IA ZCCA-PA ZCP Experience with: SD-WAN Automation (PowerShell/Python) ITIL processes Cloud or network security environments Personal Attributes Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Clear communicator with technical and non-technical stakeholders Self-motivated and able to work independently Comfortable working across distributed UK/India teams If this matches your skills and experience, please apply today!

Access Engineer, IT Support Engineer, 2, 3 line, Security, infrastructure, Shared Access, PAM, AD Our client, a leading marketing organisation, is looking to hire an experienced Infrastructure Engineer to maintain and secure core identity and Windows platform services. This will include full ownership of Active Directory account administration, Privileged Access Management and Windows platform testing. Engagement via Umbrella Company Only; all taxes & NI deducted at source. General responsibilities: Lead replacement of shared accounts with secure alternatives such as individually-assigned privileged roles, Just-In-Time access and application/service identities. Design and implementaiton of new access models and security controls for teams currently dependent on shared credentials. Implement and operate PAM solutions including role design, approval workflows and credential vaulting. Support least-privilege principles, access reviews, MFA enforcement, and credential rotation policies. Develop & maintain policies and standards for account creation, access governance and secure credential handling. Support standardised Windows Operating System builds and security baselines (CIS/Microsoft recommendations). Troubleshoot Windows issues including GPO conflicts, login/authentication issues and performance issues. Partner with InfoSec to remediate vulnerabilities and align identity practices Skills and experience required: - Privileged access design and implementation Hands-on experience with service account design, application identities and least-privilege application access. Excellent understanding of Windows Server Windows 10/11 PowerShell automation skills Reasonable Adjustments: Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients. If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason , please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Are you an experienced Automation Engineer with a solid background in control systems, across a range of special purpose machinery? Can you write PLC software from scratch if needed? Do you want a role with less travel - where you'll support the whole engineering team remotely across installation, commissioning, service and repair in the United Kingdom? Home based, you will likely only be on customer sites 2-3 days a month. BASIC SALARY: Up to £85,000 dependant on your relevant experience BENEFITS: Home based - remote / hybrid working 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays Company Vehicle 5% Pension LOCATION: Birmingham COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Stoke on Trent, Manchester, Sheffield, Leicester, Nottingham, Derby, Coventry, Sheffield, Liverpool, Leeds, Huddersfield, Peterborough, Milton Keynes, Teesside, Wirral, Bradford, Newcastle, Bolton, Hull, Preston, Wigan, Barnsley, Luton, Northampton, Worthing, London. REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY: You can live anywhere in the UK if you are the right person This is a brand new role, created to ease our reliance on global machine support and bring it in house, in the UK If you're currently an Automation Engineer or Controls Engineer, then this should be a lot less travel than you're currently used to - so a better work life balance for you JOB DESCRIPTION: Automation Engineer, Controls Engineer - Programmable Logic Controller, FMCG We're a global manufacturer of filling and packaging machines and provide a comprehensive service to include installation, commissioning, service and breakdown to our customers. We need an experienced Engineer that can remotely support that engineering team across customer sites in the United Kingdom. You will need a broad appreciation of control systems and automaton and be able to write PLC software from scratch. Although most of the work will be editing and modifying. RESPONSIBILITIES: Automation Engineer, Controls Engineer - Programmable Logic Controller, FMCG Liaise with customers regarding retrieving backups of PLC programs, HMI programs and robot programs for modifications. Modifying software for conversions and writing software for extensive modifications, to provide new functionality to already existing equipment Support our service engineers with any technical issues and manage their work during upgrades and modifications Resolve issues with third party suppliers and / or customers interfacing Troubleshoot network issues. This could be ethernet, Profinet, Profibus, DeviceNet, ControlNet etc Assist with the connection of machines to MES / PDA systems, modify our equipment to provide necessary data to those systems. YOUR BACKGROUND: Automation Engineer, Controls Engineer - Programmable Logic Controller, FMCG You'll have a proven track record as a Controls Engineer or Automation Engineer or equivalent working for a PPMA business or similar supplying the beverage and / or food manufacturing, FMCG, Pharmaceutical, Chemical or water treatment markets. Likely in Siemens S7 or Allen Bradley. Any KUKA / Robot technology knowledge is a bonus. You MUST be able to write software from scratch, but 50% of this role will be modifying and upgrading software. Your experience will need to cover machine connectivity and industrial networking issues. Any specific experience of filling and packaging machinery, or working for a systems builder or integrator would be advantageous, but is not essential. You MUST be a qualified Engineer (likely degree educated) and possess significant practical experience and / or qualifications in the field of automation and controls. You MUST be willing to travel through the UK to customer sites where needed supporting the installation, commissioning and service Engineers - likely 2-4 nights per month. THE COMPANY: We are a global German manufacturer of special purpose machinery for the Food, Pharmaceutical and Beverage industries. It is highly likely you will have worked in any of the following roles and/or markets, and worked with the following products and/or services: Automation Engineer, Controls Engineer, PLC Programmer - PLC Programs - Siemens, Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi, S7, Automate UK, packaging machinery, FMCG, food, chemical, beverage, pharmaceutical, commissioning, installation, KUKA, Robotics,HMI, ethernet, MES, manufacturing execution system, Profinet, Profibus, DeviceNet, ControlNet, OPC server, Weihenstephan, industrial networking, Electrical. INTERESTED? Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgement of your application. Wallace Hind Selection, alongside our client embrace diversity, champion equality, and foster inclusion to create a work environment where everyone belongs and thrives. Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the retained recruitment partner of our client and therefore any direct applications to our client from candidates or agencies will be forwarded on to us direct. REF: JAC18485, Wallace Hind Selection

Are you an experienced Automation Engineer with a solid background in control systems, across a range of special purpose machinery? Can you write PLC software from scratch if needed? Do you want a role with less travel - where you'll support the whole engineering team remotely across installation, commissioning, service and repair in the United Kingdom? Home based, you will likely only be on customer sites 2-3 days a month. BASIC SALARY: Up to £85,000 dependant on your relevant experience BENEFITS: Home based - remote / hybrid working 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays Company Vehicle 5% Pension LOCATION: Birmingham COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Stoke on Trent, Manchester, Sheffield, Leicester, Nottingham, Derby, Coventry, Sheffield, Liverpool, Leeds, Huddersfield, Peterborough, Milton Keynes, Teesside, Wirral, Bradford, Newcastle, Bolton, Hull, Preston, Wigan, Barnsley, Luton, Northampton, Worthing, London. REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY: You can live anywhere in the UK if you are the right person This is a brand new role, created to ease our reliance on global machine support and bring it in house, in the UK If you're currently an Automation Engineer or Controls Engineer, then this should be a lot less travel than you're currently used to - so a better work life balance for you JOB DESCRIPTION: Automation Engineer, Controls Engineer - Programmable Logic Controller, FMCG We're a global manufacturer of filling and packaging machines and provide a comprehensive service to include installation, commissioning, service and breakdown to our customers. We need an experienced Engineer that can remotely support that engineering team across customer sites in the United Kingdom. You will need a broad appreciation of control systems and automaton and be able to write PLC software from scratch. Although most of the work will be editing and modifying. RESPONSIBILITIES: Automation Engineer, Controls Engineer - Programmable Logic Controller, FMCG Liaise with customers regarding retrieving backups of PLC programs, HMI programs and robot programs for modifications. Modifying software for conversions and writing software for extensive modifications, to provide new functionality to already existing equipment Support our service engineers with any technical issues and manage their work during upgrades and modifications Resolve issues with third party suppliers and / or customers interfacing Troubleshoot network issues. This could be ethernet, Profinet, Profibus, DeviceNet, ControlNet etc Assist with the connection of machines to MES / PDA systems, modify our equipment to provide necessary data to those systems. YOUR BACKGROUND: Automation Engineer, Controls Engineer - Programmable Logic Controller, FMCG You'll have a proven track record as a Controls Engineer or Automation Engineer or equivalent working for a PPMA business or similar supplying the beverage and / or food manufacturing, FMCG, Pharmaceutical, Chemical or water treatment markets. Likely in Siemens S7 or Allen Bradley. Any KUKA / Robot technology knowledge is a bonus. You MUST be able to write software from scratch, but 50% of this role will be modifying and upgrading software. Your experience will need to cover machine connectivity and industrial networking issues. Any specific experience of filling and packaging machinery, or working for a systems builder or integrator would be advantageous, but is not essential. You MUST be a qualified Engineer (likely degree educated) and possess significant practical experience and / or qualifications in the field of automation and controls. You MUST be willing to travel through the UK to customer sites where needed supporting the installation, commissioning and service Engineers - likely 2-4 nights per month. THE COMPANY: We are a global German manufacturer of special purpose machinery for the Food, Pharmaceutical and Beverage industries. It is highly likely you will have worked in any of the following roles and/or markets, and worked with the following products and/or services: Automation Engineer, Controls Engineer, PLC Programmer - PLC Programs - Siemens, Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi, S7, Automate UK, packaging machinery, FMCG, food, chemical, beverage, pharmaceutical, commissioning, installation, KUKA, Robotics,HMI, ethernet, MES, manufacturing execution system, Profinet, Profibus, DeviceNet, ControlNet, OPC server, Weihenstephan, industrial networking, Electrical. INTERESTED? Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgement of your application. Wallace Hind Selection, alongside our client embrace diversity, champion equality, and foster inclusion to create a work environment where everyone belongs and thrives. Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the retained recruitment partner of our client and therefore any direct applications to our client from candidates or agencies will be forwarded on to us direct. REF: JAC18485, Wallace Hind Selection

Are you an experienced Automation Engineer with a solid background in control systems, across a range of special purpose machinery? Can you write PLC software from scratch if needed? Do you want a role with less travel - where you'll support the whole engineering team remotely across installation, commissioning, service and repair in the United Kingdom? Home based, you will likely only be on customer sites 2-3 days a month. BASIC SALARY: Up to £85,000 dependant on your relevant experience BENEFITS: Home based - remote / hybrid working 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays Company Vehicle 5% Pension LOCATION: Birmingham COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Stoke on Trent, Manchester, Sheffield, Leicester, Nottingham, Derby, Coventry, Sheffield, Liverpool, Leeds, Huddersfield, Peterborough, Milton Keynes, Teesside, Wirral, Bradford, Newcastle, Bolton, Hull, Preston, Wigan, Barnsley, Luton, Northampton, Worthing, London. REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY: You can live anywhere in the UK if you are the right person This is a brand new role, created to ease our reliance on global machine support and bring it in house, in the UK If you're currently an Automation Engineer or Controls Engineer, then this should be a lot less travel than you're currently used to - so a better work life balance for you JOB DESCRIPTION: Automation Engineer, Controls Engineer - Programmable Logic Controller, FMCG We're a global manufacturer of filling and packaging machines and provide a comprehensive service to include installation, commissioning, service and breakdown to our customers. We need an experienced Engineer that can remotely support that engineering team across customer sites in the United Kingdom. You will need a broad appreciation of control systems and automaton and be able to write PLC software from scratch. Although most of the work will be editing and modifying. RESPONSIBILITIES: Automation Engineer, Controls Engineer - Programmable Logic Controller, FMCG Liaise with customers regarding retrieving backups of PLC programs, HMI programs and robot programs for modifications. Modifying software for conversions and writing software for extensive modifications, to provide new functionality to already existing equipment Support our service engineers with any technical issues and manage their work during upgrades and modifications Resolve issues with third party suppliers and / or customers interfacing Troubleshoot network issues. This could be ethernet, Profinet, Profibus, DeviceNet, ControlNet etc Assist with the connection of machines to MES / PDA systems, modify our equipment to provide necessary data to those systems. YOUR BACKGROUND: Automation Engineer, Controls Engineer - Programmable Logic Controller, FMCG You'll have a proven track record as a Controls Engineer or Automation Engineer or equivalent working for a PPMA business or similar supplying the beverage and / or food manufacturing, FMCG, Pharmaceutical, Chemical or water treatment markets. Likely in Siemens S7 or Allen Bradley. Any KUKA / Robot technology knowledge is a bonus. You MUST be able to write software from scratch, but 50% of this role will be modifying and upgrading software. Your experience will need to cover machine connectivity and industrial networking issues. Any specific experience of filling and packaging machinery, or working for a systems builder or integrator would be advantageous, but is not essential. You MUST be a qualified Engineer (likely degree educated) and possess significant practical experience and / or qualifications in the field of automation and controls. You MUST be willing to travel through the UK to customer sites where needed supporting the installation, commissioning and service Engineers - likely 2-4 nights per month. THE COMPANY: We are a global German manufacturer of special purpose machinery for the Food, Pharmaceutical and Beverage industries. It is highly likely you will have worked in any of the following roles and/or markets, and worked with the following products and/or services: Automation Engineer, Controls Engineer, PLC Programmer - PLC Programs - Siemens, Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi, S7, Automate UK, packaging machinery, FMCG, food, chemical, beverage, pharmaceutical, commissioning, installation, KUKA, Robotics,HMI, ethernet, MES, manufacturing execution system, Profinet, Profibus, DeviceNet, ControlNet, OPC server, Weihenstephan, industrial networking, Electrical. INTERESTED? Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgement of your application. Wallace Hind Selection, alongside our client embrace diversity, champion equality, and foster inclusion to create a work environment where everyone belongs and thrives. Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the retained recruitment partner of our client and therefore any direct applications to our client from candidates or agencies will be forwarded on to us direct. REF: JAC18485, Wallace Hind Selection

Are you an experienced Automation Engineer with a solid background in control systems, across a range of special purpose machinery? Can you write PLC software from scratch if needed? Do you want a role with less travel - where you'll support the whole engineering team remotely across installation, commissioning, service and repair in the United Kingdom? Home based, you will likely only be on customer sites 2-3 days a month. BASIC SALARY: Up to £85,000 dependant on your relevant experience BENEFITS: Home based - remote / hybrid working 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays Company Vehicle 5% Pension LOCATION: Birmingham COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Stoke on Trent, Manchester, Sheffield, Leicester, Nottingham, Derby, Coventry, Sheffield, Liverpool, Leeds, Huddersfield, Peterborough, Milton Keynes, Teesside, Wirral, Bradford, Newcastle, Bolton, Hull, Preston, Wigan, Barnsley, Luton, Northampton, Worthing, London. REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY: You can live anywhere in the UK if you are the right person This is a brand new role, created to ease our reliance on global machine support and bring it in house, in the UK If you're currently an Automation Engineer or Controls Engineer, then this should be a lot less travel than you're currently used to - so a better work life balance for you JOB DESCRIPTION: Automation Engineer, Controls Engineer - Programmable Logic Controller, FMCG We're a global manufacturer of filling and packaging machines and provide a comprehensive service to include installation, commissioning, service and breakdown to our customers. We need an experienced Engineer that can remotely support that engineering team across customer sites in the United Kingdom. You will need a broad appreciation of control systems and automaton and be able to write PLC software from scratch. Although most of the work will be editing and modifying. RESPONSIBILITIES: Automation Engineer, Controls Engineer - Programmable Logic Controller, FMCG Liaise with customers regarding retrieving backups of PLC programs, HMI programs and robot programs for modifications. Modifying software for conversions and writing software for extensive modifications, to provide new functionality to already existing equipment Support our service engineers with any technical issues and manage their work during upgrades and modifications Resolve issues with third party suppliers and / or customers interfacing Troubleshoot network issues. This could be ethernet, Profinet, Profibus, DeviceNet, ControlNet etc Assist with the connection of machines to MES / PDA systems, modify our equipment to provide necessary data to those systems. YOUR BACKGROUND: Automation Engineer, Controls Engineer - Programmable Logic Controller, FMCG You'll have a proven track record as a Controls Engineer or Automation Engineer or equivalent working for a PPMA business or similar supplying the beverage and / or food manufacturing, FMCG, Pharmaceutical, Chemical or water treatment markets. Likely in Siemens S7 or Allen Bradley. Any KUKA / Robot technology knowledge is a bonus. You MUST be able to write software from scratch, but 50% of this role will be modifying and upgrading software. Your experience will need to cover machine connectivity and industrial networking issues. Any specific experience of filling and packaging machinery, or working for a systems builder or integrator would be advantageous, but is not essential. You MUST be a qualified Engineer (likely degree educated) and possess significant practical experience and / or qualifications in the field of automation and controls. You MUST be willing to travel through the UK to customer sites where needed supporting the installation, commissioning and service Engineers - likely 2-4 nights per month. THE COMPANY: We are a global German manufacturer of special purpose machinery for the Food, Pharmaceutical and Beverage industries. It is highly likely you will have worked in any of the following roles and/or markets, and worked with the following products and/or services: Automation Engineer, Controls Engineer, PLC Programmer - PLC Programs - Siemens, Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi, S7, Automate UK, packaging machinery, FMCG, food, chemical, beverage, pharmaceutical, commissioning, installation, KUKA, Robotics,HMI, ethernet, MES, manufacturing execution system, Profinet, Profibus, DeviceNet, ControlNet, OPC server, Weihenstephan, industrial networking, Electrical. INTERESTED? Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgement of your application. Wallace Hind Selection, alongside our client embrace diversity, champion equality, and foster inclusion to create a work environment where everyone belongs and thrives. Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the retained recruitment partner of our client and therefore any direct applications to our client from candidates or agencies will be forwarded on to us direct. REF: JAC18485, Wallace Hind Selection

An excellent opportunity for a Controls Engineer to join a leading global engineering automation business, offering full training & support. Benefits: Controls Engineer 10% Pension, 33 Days Holiday, Life Insurance, Retail Discounts, plus much more. Shift The right Controls Engineer will support the site's maintenance team (Controls/Technically) within a purpose-built, site-based automation environment. To support the PLC technical repairs Prioritise system faults. Error management Technical fault management, controller and communications to the wider network. adhering to agreed communication and fault management processes. Identifying any process failures and escalating as required Targeting maintenance activities as identified via the EIS / SCADA data analysis Root-cause analysis of faults using industry-recognised tools Rectification and prevention of issues Experience with Siemens S7, ProfNet, Profibus, and Ladder Qualifications: Controls Engineer ONC-HNC-HND or qualified engineering, OR BSc, or MSc Electrical control system experience Site-Based FMCG works/experiences. The full job description and benefits handbook will be forwarded upon application and conversation Controls Engineer

North East & Scotland Territory Up To £60,000 + car + bonus Our retained client is a globally recognised leader in industrial automation and sensor technology, renowned for innovation, engineering excellence, and long-term customer partnerships. We are looking to appoint a dynamic and commercially driven Regional Sales Engineer to manage and develop the North East and Scotland territory. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a highly respected automation brand with a strong product portfolio spanning sensors, networking, IO-Link, RFID, machine vision, safety, and industrial connectivity solutions. The Role Reporting into the Regional Sales Management team, you will be responsible for developing existing customer relationships while identifying and securing new business opportunities across a broad range of industrial sectors including OEMs, systems integrators, and end users. Key responsibilities will include: Managing and growing an established sales territory across the North East and Scotland Developing relationships with OEMs, integrators, distributors, and end-user customers Identifying new project opportunities and driving specification sales activity Providing technical and commercial support across our client's automation portfolio Working closely with internal technical specialists and support teams Delivering against agreed sales targets and growth objectives Maintaining strong market awareness and competitor knowledge Candidate Profile We are keen to speak with ambitious and technically capable sales professionals currently operating within industrial automation, sensors, controls, or related technologies. Suitable backgrounds may include: Sensors Industrial networking / IO-Link PLCs & controls Machine vision Factory automation Robotics Electrical or mechanical engineering sales You may currently be working as a: Sales Engineer Area Sales Manager Technical Sales Engineer Account Manager Business Development Engineer Requirements Proven experience within industrial automation or engineering sales Strong technical aptitude with the ability to discuss automation solutions confidently Commercially driven with excellent relationship-building skills Self-motivated and capable of managing a regional territory independently Full UK driving licence What's on Offer Opportunity to join a globally respected automation manufacturer Strong brand reputation and high-quality product portfolio Excellent career development prospects Supportive and collaborative culture Competitive salary and bonus package Company car allowance and benefits package To apply in confidence and to initiate an informal discussion, please submit a fully detailed CV with your current remuneration package and availability quoting job reference 10375.

GCP DCX Engineering Lead - 12 months - Bristol/Leeds/Halifax/Manchester/Edinburgh - £525/day We are seeking an experienced GCP Infrastructure Engineering Lead to join a global technology services organisation on a 12-month hybrid contract, with flexibility to be based across Bristol, Leeds, Halifax, Manchester, or Edinburgh (2 days per week on-site). The successful candidate will lead a team of 30+ engineers within the Public Cloud Services Compute (GCP DCX) team for a major financial services client, combining technical leadership with hands-on cloud engineering across a large-scale IaaS platform. Key Responsibilities: Lead, guide, and mentor a team of 30+ infrastructure engineers across multi-partner and permanent colleague structures, fostering a culture of continuous learning and high performance Set the technical strategy, roadmap, and engineering priorities for the GCP DCX (Data Centre Extension) IaaS platform, including quarterly business planning Design, build, and operate secure, automated Google compute capabilities supporting RHEL and Windows virtual machines, compute, and networking products Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform for provisioning and managing Google Cloud resources, ensuring repeatability and compliance Enable product teams to deliver Google IaaS solutions at pace, leveraging reusable patterns and robust integration tooling Embed security best practices and controls throughout the platform life cycle, including GCP Cloud Armor and secure-by-design principles from design to runtime Define, monitor, and operate against service level objectives (SLOs/SLIs), ensuring high availability, performance, and fault tolerance Drive automation, observability, and performance tuning to reduce manual effort and improve platform reliability Collaborate closely with architecture and feature teams to evolve the cloud roadmap, contributing to documentation and enablement What You Will Ideally Bring: Proven experience designing, building, and operating secure, automated GCP infrastructure, with strong knowledge of Compute Engine, Cloud Networking, Cloud Storage, Cloud Logging, Cloud Monitoring, Cloud Key Management, and Cloud Secret Manager Strong proficiency in Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and Packer, alongside CI/CD tooling including Jenkins, GitHub Actions, and Harness Experience with RHEL and Windows virtual machine environments on GCP, including Local SSD and Persistent Disk Hands-on experience with Dynatrace, GitHub Enterprise, HashiCorp Vault, Backstage, and Jira Cloud/Jira Align Scripting capability in Bash, PowerShell, or Python Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate large engineering teams, with strong stakeholder management and cross-team collaboration skills Experience in product ownership and technical consulting, contributing to design, architecture, and engineering strategy GCP certifications desirable Contract Details: Duration: 12 months Rate: £525/day Location: Bristol/Leeds/Halifax/Manchester/Edinburgh (Hybrid - 2 days on-site) Start Date: ASAP

Role : AI Cyber Tech Lead Location -Sheffiled Mode-3 Days from office Type - FTE/Subcon Responsibility AI Security Drive an understanding across Tech and Cyber of security controls frameworks required for AI security working in an iterative manner as the technologies and control landscape develop Be an ambassador on AI security Cybersecurity Architecture Lead the development and maintenance of secure architecture frameworks for cloud on-premises and hybrid environments Ensure alignment with industry standards and risk appetite with a particular focus on AI Technical Engineering Leadership Oversee the engineering and integration of security controls across platforms including identity and access management network security endpoint protection and data security Champion automation and secure by design principles Platform Security Drive the secure design and operation of critical technology platforms collaborating with platform owners and engineering teams to embed security throughout the lifecycle Incident Response Threat Management Provide technical oversight for incident response threat detection and vulnerability management Lead root cause analysis and remediation of complex security incidents Stakeholder Engagement Act as a trusted advisor to technology and business leaders translating technical risks into actionable business recommendations Present technical topics clearly to both technical and nontechnical audiences Continuous Improvement Evaluate emerging technologies and threats recommending enhancements to security architecture and engineering practices Foster a culture of innovation and continuous learning within the team Team Leadership Mentor and develop a high performing team of security architects and engineers Promote collaboration knowledge sharing and professional growth Requirements Minimum 8 years experience in cybersecurity architecture technical engineering and platform security within large complex organisations Banking experience preferred Bachelors degree in Computer Science Engineering or a related field or equivalent experience Relevant professional certifications eg CISSP CCSP SABSA AWSAzure Security Deep knowledge of security frameworks eg NIST ISO 27001 cloud and on-premises security and secure software development practices Proven track record in designing and implementing security controls and solutions at scale Strong technical expertise in areas such as network security identity management cryptography and automation Experience leading technical teams and managing cross-functional projects Willingness to travel as required Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels Skills Mandatory Skills : Project Planning, Quality Management, Resource Management, Stakeholder Management Randstad Technologies Ltd is a leading specialist recruitment business for the IT & Engineering industries. Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

GCP Cloud Security Engineer / GCP Security Expert Contract, 6 months initially (very likely extensions) Inside IR35 Remote (UK) (Apply online only) per day We're working with a client on an exciting cloud-first transformation and are looking for a GCP Cloud Security Engineer to play a key role in securing the migration of workloads into Google Cloud. This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking environment where security is central to cloud adoption. The Role You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining security controls across a growing GCP estate, ensuring applications and infrastructure are migrated securely and aligned with best practices. Key Responsibilities Implement and manage security controls across Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Support the secure migration of applications and infrastructure into GCP Integrate cloud environments with tools such as Okta, Splunk, and Prisma Cloud (Palo Alto Networks) Configure and manage IAM, network security, and access policies Monitor cloud environments for vulnerabilities, risks, and misconfigurations Troubleshoot and resolve security-related issues throughout the migration lifecycle Skills & Experience Hands-on experience with GCP security services (e.g. IAM, VPC, Security Command Center) Proven experience supporting cloud security migrations or similar projects Strong understanding of cloud security principles and best practices Experience integrating security tooling within cloud environments Scripting or automation experience (e.g. Python, Terraform) is beneficial

Responsibilities Define and drive enterprise-wide cloud and data architecture strategies, roadmaps, and governance frameworks aligned to business objectives. Design and implement scalable, secure, and resilient cloud-native solutions across Microsoft Azure Azure, Amazon Web Services AWS, and Google Cloud GCP environments. Lead cloud transformation and migration initiatives including hybrid cloud and multi-cloud architectures. Establish and oversee enterprise data architecture frameworks such as Data Mesh, Lakehouse, and Data Fabric. Drive adoption of modern architecture patterns including microservices, APIs, event-driven architectures, and real-time data processing. Define and enforce architecture standards, security controls, compliance policies, and governance best practices. Collaborate with business stakeholders, product owners, engineers, and platform teams to deliver scalable and efficient technology solutions. Identify opportunities to modernise platforms, reduce technical debt, improve performance, and optimise cloud and operational costs. Required Skills Extensive experience in Enterprise Architecture, Cloud Architecture, or Data Architecture within large-scale enterprise environments. Strong expertise in cloud platforms including Microsoft Azure Azure, Amazon Web Services AWS, and Google Cloud GCP. Proven experience designing cloud-native, scalable, secure, and highly available enterprise solutions. Strong knowledge of modern data platforms and technologies including Data Lakes, Lakehouse, ETL/ELT, Kafka, and Spark. Expertise in microservices, APIs, event-driven architectures, integration patterns, and distributed systems design. Good understanding of data governance, cloud security, compliance frameworks, and enterprise risk management. Experience with DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure-as-Code, Kubernetes, Docker, and automation practices. Strong stakeholder management, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to influence technical and business decision

Project Engineer - Automation & Controls Bridgwater £45,000 + bonus scheme 37 per week, flexible working hours Introduction Acorn by Synergie is recruiting a Project Engineer specialising in Automation and Controls to join a dynamic manufacturing environment. This hands-on role combines project engineering, process improvement, and industrial control systems expertise to drive operational excelle click apply for full job details

Senior Automation Engineer Location: Outskirts of Edinburgh (flexible work pattern and compressed week) Contract: 12 Month FTC Hours: 37 hours per week Overview We are working with a leading advanced manufacturing and defence organisation seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to deliver innovative automation solutions across complex production environments. This role offers the opportunity to lead end-to-end automation projects, driving improvements in efficiency, quality, and safety within highly regulated industries. The Role You will be responsible for the design, development, and implementation of automated manufacturing systems, supporting projects from concept through to commissioning. Key Responsibilities Design and develop automated systems including PLCs, robotics, and SCADA Lead full lifecycle automation projects to improve cycle time, cost, and safety Program and optimise PLCs (Siemens, Allen Bradley), robots (Fanuc, ABB, Kuka), and HMI/SCADA systems Commission robotic cells and assembly systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards (e.g. ISO 9001 / AS9100) Integrate shop-floor systems with MES and ERP platforms Develop automated workflows and manufacturing recipes (ISA-88 / ISA-95) Support data-driven manufacturing through KPI dashboards and reporting Conduct root cause analysis and drive continuous improvement Skills & Experience Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Controls or similar) Proven experience in industrial automation within manufacturing environments Strong knowledge of PLC programming (Siemens S7 / TIA Portal preferred) and robotics Experience integrating MES (e.g. Syncade, Opcenter) and ERP systems Familiarity with industrial communication protocols (e.g. OPC UA, Ethernet/IP) Experience working in regulated industries such as Life Sciences, Aerospace & Defence, or FMCG Desirable Programming/scripting skills (Python, Java, C++, PowerShell or Bash) Experience with SQL, XML, or database systems Exposure to Infrastructure as Code or modern automation tooling